BIO 15 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Section # 6028  Wednesday 6:00-9:05PM     

This hybrid lecture/online class will be delivered partially over the internet. To succeed in this course it is recommended that you have direct access to a computer and spend no less than three hours per week online, use the forum platform as a communication tool and/or direct email.    

Room # LS103 

Instructor: Rey Morales                                                             rmorales@gavilan.edu

Office: LS109

Office Hours:  1-2 Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment

                                               

Required Text: 

Shier D., Butler J., Lewis R., Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology- 9th ed., McGraw- Hill 

Martin, Terry. Laboratory Manual Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology - 9th ed., McGraw- Hill

 

Recommended Text:

McKenna, Mary. Biological Science 15: Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology  Gavilan College

 

Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Bio 15) will study the structure and function of the human body.  The course consists of on online lecture which you are required to visit at minimum twice a week (follow schedule lectures listed below) you are also to attend a weekly three hour lab. 

 

This is a fast paced course and requires that you have some general biology, chemistry and math background to succeed in the course (Bio 10 is recommended but not required).  Flashcards, good note taking skills, and group learning are also essential for success in this course. 

 

This course is required for admission to the LVN program at Gavilan and other community college nursing programs and is CSU, UC transferable.  It is also required for the P.E. degree at Gavilan and can be used to help fulfill the GE requirement for science.  

COURSE ORGANIZATION:

 

Material will be presented primarily in the form of online lectures, readings assignments from text/supplement, and 'active' group learning assignments which may include interactive case studies.  You will be required to download all lecture material and assignments, so it is essential that you have a computer with internet access to succeed in the course. 

 

Lecture will cover the points to be learned and will direct your study from the text; however any material presented in class (lab) may be included in the lecture exam, thus, you are required to attend all class online lecture and labs and also take excellent notes to do well in the course. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. Develop a detailed understanding of the anatomical and physiological aspects of the human body. 

 

  1. Develop an understanding of the physiological interactions and compensatory mechanisms used by the body's organ system in maintaining homeostasis.

 

  1. Develop critical thinking skills through the use of the scientific method.

 

  1. Prepare students choosing careers in allied health professions such as nutrition, psychology, sports medicine, and holistic health.

 

  1. Where time permits study various pathologies, and methods by which physicians make specific diagnosis.  Some basic pharmacology may be included as well as interactive case studies.

LECTURE: 66% of Course Grade

EXAMINATIONS:  (300 points)

   Three Lecture Exams and A Comprehensive Final will be given throughout the course.  There are 50 multiple-choice questions on the lecture exams worth 2 points each.  The best 2 of 3 lecture exams (Exams 1-3) and the comprehensive final (Exam #4) will count towards your final grade. 

 

   The final exam (Exam #4) is mandatory and will not be drop as the lowest exam score!    The comprehensive final contains 100 multiple-choice questions (worth 100 points) and will be given the last week of class.  The comprehensive final contains fifty multiple-choice questions from topics presented the eleventh week and on and fifty multiple-choice questions will be selected from the previous lecture exam topics. 

 

QUIZZES:  (13-15 modules for a 16 week course)   approx. 65-75 points

   Each quiz is worth 5 points and is due at the end of each module.  Each quiz consists of three short answer type questions and covers the most recent lecture topic and/or assignments.  No make-ups will be given; if you forget to turn in a quiz and turn a quiz in late for any reason, you will be docked half a grade automatically- no exceptions!

 

LECTURE ASSIGNMENTS:  (13-15 online handouts @ 5 points each total 65-75 points)

  Study outline "fill-in" assignments will be given throughout the quarter and are 5 points each.  Assignments are to be turned in the day of the upcoming exam.  Late assignments will not be accepted!

 

LABORATORY:  34% of Course Grade

COURSE LAB ASSIGNMENTS:  (35-40 tentative labs @ 3 points each roughly 105-120points)

  Each lab assignment taken from the Hole's Lab manual is worth 3 points each and will be turned in at the end of each lab period.  There are absolutely no make-ups for missed lab assignments!

 

Laboratory PracticumS: (100 points)

   Laboratory exams will be given during the 8th and the 16th week each worth 50 points.  Items on the lab practicum will include, but not limited to lab assignments, handouts and lab discussion.  The lab exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions and may be in the form of identification, fill in, function type questions.      

 

ATTENDANCE: (15 points)

  At the end of the session, your attendance will be reviewed.  Perfect attendance and punctuality means that you keep the 15 points for class participation.  Five points will be deducted for each absence and two points for each tardy.  If your 15 points are taken up for absences and/or tardiness you are subject to be dropped from the course.  As per college policy, students missing one more class value than the unit value of the course may be dropped.  If you foresee missing more than one or two days of class, please inform me.  Please make arrangements with your schedule to be present and on time for all labs/lectures.

SPECIAL CONCERNS:

Students with special needs such as hear and/or vision impairment should make arrangement with the instructor.

GRADING CRITERIA:

Your grade will be determined based upon the total points earned on assignments, take home quizzes, and Examinations (790 Tentative Total Possible points for the semester). 

 

 

Grades:         

The Percent breakdown for determining your grade is as follows:

15.4 %             Final Exam

30.8%             Mid-Term Exams

10%                Lecture Quizzes

10%                Lecture Assignments

16%               Laboratory Assignments

15%               Lab Practicum

2.8%              Attendance

 

Your grade will be determined by the percentage you earn of the total possible points available

 
                                     

Grade

%

A

92.5

A-

88

B+

86

B

82.5

B-

78

C+

77

C

68

D

58

F

<57

 

 

Please note that this scale may vary and should only be used to give the student a guideline for calculating course grades.  

 

 

TOPICS

Week

Date

Lecture

Lab Exercises

Lecture Assignments

Organization of the Body

"Cell and Body"

1

9/6

Intro Anatomy & Physiology Chemical Basis of Life & Molecules of Life

 

2, & 1 Foundations of A&P and Scientific Method

 

Online Module #1&2

1- Intro.

2- Chemical

 

2

9/13

Cells

Membranes, cytoplasm and organelles

Chemistry Supplement- Lab HO 2/pg. 105

3 Microscopes

Online Module #3

3- Cells

 

 

3

9/20

Cellular Metabolism

Protein Synthesis

Exam #1 (chap. 1-3)

4 & 5 Cell & Diffusion

 

 

Online Module #5

4- Metabolism review

5- Tissues

Support and Movement

"Skin and Skeletal"

4

9/27

Tissues

 

7, & 8 Tissues (Epithelial and Connective)

Online Module # 6

5- Tissues

6- Skin

 

5

10/4

Skin & Integumentary System

Histology-

10, & 11 (Skin and Bone)

Online Module #6 & 7

6-Skin

 

6

10/11

Skeletal

Skeletal system- 12, 13 & 14 ( Skeleton)

15, 16, &17 (Girdle, Joints)

Online Module #7

7- Skeletal

8- Muscle

"Muscle and Nerve"

7

10/18

Muscular System 

Exam #2 (chap.  5-8)

Muscle System- 18 Muscle, 19 Face/Head & Neck, 20 Chest & Upper Limb, 21 Abdominal & Pelvic, 22 Hips & Limbs

Online Module #8 & 9

8- Muscle

9- Nervous

Integration and Coordination

"Sense and Endocrine"

8

10/25

Nervous CNS

 

23, & 24 (Nerve & Reflex)

Lab Practicum #1 through Muscle

Online Module #9

9- Nervous

 

9

11/1

Nervous PNS Somatic Senses

25, 26, & 27 (Meninges & Spinal Cord, Brain & Cranial Nerves, Sheep Brain Dissection)

Online Module #9 & 10

9- Nervous

10- Senses

 

 

10

11/8

Special Senses

Endocrine

28, 29 & 30 (Senses)

31 (Endocrine)

Online Module #10 & 11

10- Senses

11- Endocrine

 

11

11/15

Endocrine

Exam #3 (chap. 9-11)

 

Online Module #11& 12

11- Endocrine

12- Blood

Transport

"Blood and Lymph"

12

11/22

Blood

Cardiovascular System 

35, & 36 (Heart Structure and Cardiac Cycle)

Demo 32Hematocrit, 38 B/P

37, 39 & 40 (Blood Vessels, and Lymphatics)

Online Module #12 & 13

12- Blood

13- Cardiovascular

 

13

11/29

Lymphatic System & Immunity 

Digestion & Nutrition

41 (Digestive system)

43 & 44 (Respiratory)

Online Module #14 & 15

14- Lymphatics

15- Digestive

Absorption and Excretion

"Digestion, Respiration, & Urinary"

14

12/6

Respiratory System  Urinary System, and Water, Electrolyte Balance Reproductive

45 (Kidney Structure)

46 Urinalysis

47 Male Reproductive

48 Female Reproductive

Online Module #16 & 17

16- Respiratory

17- Urinary

*19- Reproductive

 

 

15

12/13

Review for final

Lab Practicum #2 from Nerve on

The Human Life Cycle

"Reproduction & Development"

16

12/20

Comprehensive

Final Exam

 

 

Exam #4  (50 questions from chap. 12-17 and 50 questions from Exams # 1-3)

 

 

NOTE: Tentative Schedule- This schedule will change throughout the course.