Skills Requirements:

Simple reading, writing, and mathematics skills.

This course has skill prerequisite R which means you must have reading skills at ACC placement skill level 5 or above or you must have passed a state-approved assessment test (TASP or COMPASS) in reading or you must be exempt from assessment through transcript hours from another college or you must have appropriate ACT, SAT, TAKS, or TASS scores. For more details see http://www.austincc.edu/support/assessment/assessmenteligibility.php.

You do not have to bring proof of your skill levels—they are provided to the instructor during the first week of classes. If you do not have the skill prerequisite you will have to withdraw from the class. If you do not withdraw, the instructor will do it for you and you will lose your tuition for the course.

Course Prerequisite:

There is no prerequisite class needed for taking this class.

Textbooks and Materials for the paired 1308 and 2401 course                                                                                                                              

Required Course Materials:

(1)  Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, by Marieb and Hoehn. Pearson. ISBN 10: 0-13-458099-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-13-458099-9. Bring to every class.

(2)  Safety glasses or safety goggles (highly recommended for people who wear contacts) that meet Z87.1 standards.  You are required to bring these to labs involving dissection or chemicals or you will not be able to attend the lab on those days. 

(3)  Closed toe shoes are required footwear for all labs in this course.

(4)  Student ID and pencils

Recommended Materials:

1.  A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 8th edition by Van de Graff & Crawley. Morton Publishing, Englewood, CO.
2.  Campbell Biology: Concepts and Connections by Jane Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey by Pearson Publishing. The 4th edition, ISBN: 9781323669648

Course Description

This course was designed to provide an introduction to basic biological concepts including the metric system, physical and chemical properties of life, cell structure and function, cell reproduction, and metabolism. Critical thinking skills, study skills, and basic math skills are also included. This course is designed to prepare students to take the anatomy and physiology assessment tests, anatomy and physiology courses (Biol 2304, Biol 2305, Biol 2404), and general biology courses (including Biol 1408 and Biol 1406).

Course Rationale

This course was designed to provide the fundamentals of biology and critical thinking skills to prepare students for anatomy and physiology courses (BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2404), and general biology courses (including BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1406). It is recommended as preparation for the anatomy and physiology assessment tests. 

Course Schedule for Paired BIOL 1308-025 and BIOL 2401-028

2401 paired 1308 Course Schedule - Spring 2024

Instructors: Ian Cheng and Bernice Speer

Course Goals and Expected Learning Outcomes

Course-Level:

Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include:

• Describe basic physicochemical concepts that underlie the structure and function of cells
• Describe the structure and function of the four classes of biomolecules
• Describe the structure and function of eukaryotic cells and their organelles
• Describe the processes by which substances move into and out of cells
• Describe the structure and function of enzymes
• Discuss energy transfer in cells and the pathways of cellular respiration
• Describe DNA replication, protein synthesis, mitosis and meiosis
• Analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information
• Apply mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods

General Education:

As a Core Curriculum course, students completing this course will demonstrate competence in:

• Demonstrating higher level critical thinking skills, solving problems, and following directions
  • Directing their own learning activities to meet course objectives

Combined Syllabus for BIOL 2401-028 Anatomy & Physiology I paired with 1308-025

Taught by Bernice Speer (Mon/Wed) and Ian Cheng (Tues/Thurs)

Biol 2401: Section 028, Synonym 74157

Lecture: RRC3 3330, TTh 3:00-4:20 pm

Lab: RRC3 3325, TTh 4:30-5:50 pm

Biol 1308: Section 025, Synonym 74034

Lecture: RRC3 3330, MW 3:00-4:20 pm

Spring 2024 (16weeks 1/16-5/12)

Course Information:

Course title: BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I

Campus:  RRC

Room (Lecture):  RRC3 3330

Room (Lab):  RRC3 3325

Time Mon-Thur (Lecture): 3:00pm-4:20pm

Time Tue/Thur (Lab): 4:30pm-5:50pm

Synonym of Biol2401:  74157

Section of Biol2401:  028

Synonym of Biol1308: 74034

Section of Biol1308:  025

Instructor Information:

Instructor: S. Ian Cheng, Ph.D.

Email: shao-ying.cheng@austincc.edu

Phone #: 512-223-0342

Office Location: Round Rock Campus, Building 3000, Rm3305.10

Office hours: Tue/Thur 5:30-8pm at RRC 3305.10, or by appointment

Instructor: Bernice Speer, Professor

Email: shao-ying.cheng@austincc.edu

Phone #: 512-223-0323

Office Location: Round Rock Campus, Building 3000, Rm 3322.00

Office hours: Mon/Wed 9:00 am to 10:15 am (in RRC 3325 lab room and on Zoom) and Mon/Wed 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm (in RRC 3322 and on Zoom)

Course Description:

BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses.

BIOL 1308 Biology Fundamentals. This course was designed to provide an introduction to basic biological concepts including the metric system, physical and chemical properties of life, cell structure and function, cell reproduction, and metabolism. Critical thinking skills, study skills, and basic math skills are also included. This course is designed to prepare students to take the anatomy and physiology assessment tests, anatomy and physiology courses (Biol 2304, Biol 2305, Biol 2404), and general biology courses (including Biol 1408 and Biol 1406).

Skills Requirements:

Reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency as determined by the COMPASS or ASSET test, or by the statewide THEA test, or by providing an official transcript from another college.

Course Prerequisite:

High school biology with proof of competency through ACC department exam.

Course Rationale for BIOL 2401:

This course is designed for students entering professional programs. It provides a foundation for the clinical topics covered in those courses by requiring mastery of factual material, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving skills. This course is a prerequisite for Introduction to Microbiology (BIOL 2420) and Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2402) and is intended to adequately prepare students for these courses and for health sciences programs.

Course Rationale for BIOL 1308

This course was designed to provide the fundamentals of biology and critical thinking skills to prepare students for anatomy and physiology courses (BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2404), and general biology courses (including BIOL 1408 and BIOL 1406). It is recommended as preparation for the anatomy and physiology assessment tests. 

BIOL 2401 Student Learning Outcomes:

Course-Level:

Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include the following:

Learning Outcomes for BIOL 2401 Lecture

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
• Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
• Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
• Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
• Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
• Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.

Learning Outcomes for BIOL 2401 Lab

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
• Locate and identify anatomical structures.
• Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
• Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
• Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
• Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
• Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.

BIOL 1308 Student Learning Outcomes:
Course-Level:
Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include:
● Describe basic physicochemical concepts that underlie the structure and function of cells
● Describe the structure and function of the four classes of biomolecules
● Describe the structure and function of eukaryotic cells and their organelles
● Describe the processes by which substances move into and out of cells
● Describe the structure and function of enzymes
● Discuss energy transfer in cells and the pathways of cellular respiration
● Describe DNA replication, protein synthesis, mitosis and meiosis
● Analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information
● Apply mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods

BIOL 2401 General Education:

As a Core Curriculum course, students completing this course will demonstrate competence in:

• Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.
• Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning - Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods.
• Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

Departmental Common Course Objectives:

The ACC Biology Department has specified the content for this course in the departmental common course objectives. Go here: http://www.austincc.edu/biology/          Under “Course Info”, click on “Common Course Objectives.” Then click on the link for BIOL 2401.

Course-Specific Objectives:  You will find specific learning objectives for each unit posted in Blackboard.  You are responsible for and will be tested on all of the material specified by lecture and lab objectives, whether it is covered during class time or on outside assignments. 

Active learning is a major component of this class.  Students are expected to work through the materials, find appropriate information, and work together to understand the concepts.  Although instructors will discuss most topics in the classroom, some topics will be covered by students working independently.   The instructor will provide guidance to help you find information. 

You will be using Blackboard.  The use of a computer outside of the classroom may be required.  If you do not have access to a computer at home, you need to plan on using an ACC computer lab or the learning lab to complete your work for lecture and lab in a timely manner.  Additional time will not be given for assignments or computer-based activities.

ACC Biology Department Animal Use Policy:

Labs in this class contain dissection components.  Please see the biology department policy below.  You can also find it at: http://www.austincc.edu/biology/         Click on “Labs,” then on “Lab Animal Policy.”

“Most ACC biology classes, particularly those with laboratory components, use actual organisms during instruction in addition to images and models. ACC students generally are preparing for real-world careers requiring workers with hands-on experience. These careers include health care, veterinary work, horticultural and agricultural work. Other students plan to transfer to four-year colleges and will be participating in biological research where hands-on experience is equally important.

Organisms used at ACC are fundamental in biology instruction and they are utilized to teach specific skills and knowledge. Their condition and usage varies from course to course. Students will be expected to actively participate in these activities. Students with particular concerns in this matter should consult with their instructor and/or departmental officials before enrolling in a laboratory course so that they can know what will be required of them.

Some organisms are observed alive while others are dead and preserved in various ways. These organisms are dead and incapable of feeling pain although some tissues remain viable for a short period of time. Student manipulation of organisms ranges from culturing living organisms to dissecting preserved ones. Some examples include, but are not limited to: bacterial culturing for microbiology courses; cat, pig or rat dissection for anatomy courses; skeleton and pelt examination for field biology; and use of frogs in physiology experiments.”

Instructional Methodology:  Lecture and lab.  In addition to classroom lectures and labs, students will be using Blackboard outside of class time to access course materials, work through narrated PowerPoint lectures and assignments. You will also be using the Connect web materials that comes with your textbook. You will also be expected to independently study lab materials outside of class time, using open study labs and Connect materials.  If you do not have internet access at home, you will need to arrange to use an ACC computer in the ACC computer labs or Learning Labs.

Required Course Materials:

(1)  Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, by Marieb and Hoehn. Pearson. ISBN 10: 0-13-458099-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-13-458099-9. Bring to every class.

(2)  Safety glasses or safety goggles (highly recommended for people who wear contacts) that meet Z87.1 standards.  You are required to bring these to labs involving dissection or chemicals or you will not be able to attend the lab on those days. 

(3)  Closed toe shoes are required footwear for all labs in this course.

(4)  Student ID and pencils

Recommended Materials:

1.  A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 8th edition by Van de Graff & Crawley. Morton Publishing, Englewood, CO.
2.  Campbell Biology: Concepts and Connections by Jane Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey by Pearson Publishing. The 4th edition, ISBN: 9781323669648

GRADING SYSTEM

Grading Criteria:  You have only one grade for both Biol2401 and 1308. Your final course grade (which will be the same for both lecture and lab) depends on how many points you accumulate.  It is important to complete all material in a timely manner to receive all points possible for the exam or assignment. 

Final Grade Scale:

A = 90–100% (1044pts); B = 80–89% (928pts); C = 70–79% (812pts); D = 60–69% (695pts); F = 0–59% (694pts or below)

Your grade is based on the points that you earn in lecture and lab, plus any extra credit available on lecture exams, and lab practicals.

Assessments for Lecture and Lab:

Lecture Exams: There will be five lecture exams during the semester. The exam dates and lecture portions included in each exam are indicated in the Lecture/Lab Schedule. These exams will test your understanding of concepts of anatomy as well as the application of these concepts. Questions will be from lectures as well as assigned readings/activities as announced in the class from time to time. Exams may comprise multiple choice questions, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blanks, short-answer reasoning/essay questions.

All electrical devices, including smart watches, must be turned OFF during exams. You may not answer your cell phones or check/write text messages during exams. You will receive a zero on the exam if you use any electrical devices. In case you have a work pager that cannot be turned off, you may leave it with me for the entire duration of the exam.

You are not allowed to leave the room during an exam. Once you leave the room, you are not permitted to re-enter and continue the exam. You will have to turn in the exam, Scantron sheet and any other answer sheet that was given to you for the test.  I will grade the exam on what you have completed. If you do not turn in the exam booklet, Scantron sheet and any other answer sheet that was given to you for the test, you will receive a grade of zero for the exam. In case you have a medical condition that prevents you from taking the exam without a break, it needs to be supported with proof, and you are responsible for arranging with me or with student services, so that an alternate time can be scheduled for you.

If you are late for the exam, once the first student turn in his/her exam and the scantron, you are not allowed to take the exam. 15mins rule: you are not allowed to turn in your exam within 15mins.

Late Work/lab reports: Late work will not be accepted for any reason. Failure to hand in assignments on time will result in a “0” for that assignment. 

Lab Practical Exams: There will be 7 lab practical exams during the semester. Each lab exam is worth 60 pts. The exams include identification of parts of models, specimens, slides and micrographs. The Lab Practical Exam dates are indicated on the Lecture/Lab Schedule.

Announcements will be put up on Blackboard, and emails may also be sent to your ACC email Id. It is your responsibility to check Blackboard regularly for announcements and make sure that your email inboxes are not full. The instructor is not responsible for any bounced email messages.

Spelling and Legible Handwriting: Spelling must be correct on all lecture exams and lab practical exams. If I cannot read an answer, your answer will be counted wrong. Do not abbreviate unless I told you abbreviation is acceptable.

Tracking Your Grades: Your exam grades will be posted on the blackboard. ACC policies concerning the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), disallow the posting of grades on bulletin boards or communicating grades by phone or e-mail. You can find a copy of FERPA at http://www.austincc.edu/business/documents/FERPA.pdf. 

Conferences: You are strongly advised to meet with the instructor after an exam if you score less than the passing score of 70%.

Lab Reports:  There are seven physiology-based labs this semester. See the lab schedule for specific dates. Each physiology-based lab will have a lab report that is usually due at the beginning of the next lab period.  Each lab report will have a specific due date. Each lab report is worth 15 points, for a total of 105 points.

You must be present in lab to earn any points for the lab report. You must turn in a complete report by the end of the lab to earn any points. Each student will turn in his/her own lab report for credit, even if you worked in groups during lab.  Please note that up to 100% of the lab report grade may be deducted for any of these reasons: (1) You are not present for the entire lab (you are late), (2) You do not fully participate in the lab activities (you leave early), (3) You do not assist in cleanup, or (4) You turn in incomplete reports. 

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab when required by the lab instructions.  If you do not have your PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn points for the lab report.  Closed shoes are required for ALL labs, including lab practicals.  Safety eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) are required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.  

There are no make-up labs in this course.  If you miss the lab for any reason, your grade for the lab report will be 0. You must be present in lab in order to earn any points for the lab activity.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab when required by the lab instructions.  If you do not have your PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn points for the lab report.  Closed shoes are required for ALL labs.  Safety eyewear is required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.  

Some lab practicals will also include questions that test you over the physiology labs covered in that unit. These questions will test you over the material from the lab and lab report. You may be tested over formulas, do calculations, interpret graphs, or answer critical-thinking questions based on the information covered in the physiology-based labs.

The exam policies described above also apply to lab practicals.  If you are late and another student has already completed and turned in the lab practical, you have missed the lab practical and your grade will be 0. 

Course Policies

Missed Exam Policy:

You must contact me in advance if you must miss a lecture exam and provide appropriate verification for your absence. You may makeup one missed lecture exam by taking a comprehensive lecture and lab exam at the end of the semester. There are

There are no retest exams. Once you take an exam, you may not take it again to try for a better grade.

Attendance Policy:

Your performance depends heavily on your class and lab attendance. Regular attendance will improve your chances for success. Experience has proven over and over again that poor attendance results in poor grades!

You are responsible for all materials, activities, assignments or announcements covered in class, regardless of your reason for being absent. If you do miss a class, it is your responsibility to get lecture notes from someone in the class and to get handouts and assignments from me/Blackboard.

You should be in class and ready to participate by the scheduled beginning of each class. When you are late, the lecture/lab is disrupted. You should refrain from going out of the class while the lecture/lab is going on. It is not only essential that you remain in class for the entire time to able to understand material and thereby perform well in the course, but, also significant as it is a distraction for the other students in class when someone or the other is in and out of class frequently.  You should not engage in any activities which will interrupt the lecture, including but not limited to play fidget spinner, check your text, and put on head phones. They have proven to be a disruption to the instructor and other students.

Testing Center Policy

Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam.

To request an exam, one must have:
• ACC Photo ID
• Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
• Course Number (e.g.,1301)
• Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)
• Course Section (e.g., 005)
• Instructor's Name

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

You will only use the Testing Center for exams if you have official documents from the Student Accessibility Service (SAS) Office.

Other Course Policies

Class Participation Expectations

The course schedule indicates topics to be covered in each lecture and lab period. You are expected to read the appropriate sections in the textbook before coming to that day’s class or lab. If you want to get a good grade in this course, expect to spend about two hours studying and reading outside of class for every hour in class. Since you are in this class 8 hour per week (lecture and lab) then you should expect to spend at least 16 to 20 hours per week studying and preparing for this class. The most common cause of poor grades is not being able, or willing, to schedule enough study time outside of class.

• Spend a MINIMUM of 2 hours outside of class for every hour spent in class.  Most students need to spend MUCH MORE time to obtain a grade higher than a C. Short study periods every day are much more effective than one long study session.
• Check Blackboard daily for announcements.
• Be prepared for each lecture.
• Bring the books listed under the heading ‘Required’ to class every day.
• Read the textbook regularly. You should read the sections in the textbook that were covered in lecture and answer the pertinent Review Questions at the end of each chapter as soon as possible AFTER each lecture.
• Be prepared for each lab by reading the handout and appropriate section of the textbook. 
• Attend the Open Labs. You may NOT have enough time during lab to master all of the material. You should also use your PAL or A&P Revealed CDs (if you bought one) to review for lab in between labs and open labs.
• Actively participate in all class and lab activities, including dissections. 

Come see me if you need help. You can also try a tutor at the Learning Lab (see schedule at http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/ . You can also form a study group (3 people per group is the maximum recommended).

Withdrawal and Reinstatement Policy

The instructor has the right, but not the responsibility, to drop a student from the course for 4 or more absences. The student is responsible for monitoring their progress in the course and determining if they need to withdraw. I can help the student make that decision, but the final decision is that of the student’s own.

You can withdraw by filling out the appropriate form and submitting it to the ACC Admissions and Records office on any campus before the stated deadline. You do not need my signature on this form. For the deadline, please check http://www.austincc.edu/calendars/important-dates-and-deadlines.  The last day to withdraw without leaving a “W” on your transcript is Jan 31th, 2024.The last day to withdraw for the semester (the Final Withdrawal Date) is Apr 22th, 2024. If you withdraw by this date, you do not have to worry about the six course withdrawal rule. If you stop attending class and do not withdraw yourself from the course, you will end up with a grade of F for the semester.

You should be aware that students are charged a higher tuition rate for courses they repeat for the third or more time. The “third attempt” course tuition rate applies to majority of credit and Continuing Education courses, counting each time a student has taken a course since Fall 2002. In order to be reinstated in the class after having been withdrawn, the student must have been enrolled in the course on the state reporting date, as demonstrated by the twelfth-day class roll, must have been withdrawn from the course in error, must show evidence of being capable of passing the course within the time remaining in the semester, and the instructor must have documentation that the student is eligible to be reinstated in the course.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact withdrawing from a course may have on their financial aid, veteran’s benefits, international student status, and academic standing. Students are urged to consult with their instructor or an advisor or counselor before making schedule changes.

According to state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. This is the Texas Six Drop Rule. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses and contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.

Incomplete Grades:

Incomplete grades are rarely given in this class and will only be given in extreme emergencies and entirely at my discretion. A grade of incomplete (I) will be assigned only if:

• You have a valid reason and I agree to give you an incomplete grade (medical or military).
• You request a grade of I in writing, with written documentation / verification of the unusual circumstances
• You have completed at least 75% of the course work.
• You have at least a C (70%) average on completed work.
• The reason for your request has occurred after the official drop deadline for the course.
• You provide all documentation and sign the required form prior to the last day of class.

Be aware that incompletes that are not finished convert to F grades automatically, regardless of your grade average when you request the incomplete.

Reinstatement Policy: If I drop you for any reason, I will not reinstate you.

If you failed the class, I won’t retroactive withdraw you in the future.

Student Discipline:

Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning.   Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day.  In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class.  ACC’s policy on student discipline can be found on the ACC website at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow/

ACCeID: 

You will need an ACCeID to use the Blackboard site and ACC Online.  If you don't already have an ACCeID, go to the ACCeID Manager Login at: https://acceid.austincc.edu/idm/user/login.jsp

Click on "First-Time Login" and follow the instructions.  You must be able to access Blackboard immediately in this class. 

Use of ACC Email
All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACC mail, including instructions on setting up an account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

Blackboard Site:

A Blackboard site has been set up for this class.   You will be using Blackboard extensively to access lecture and lab materials, homework assignments, and other materials for study.   Announcements and grades will be posted on Blackboard.  I will also use Blackboard to send e-mails to the class. 

For this reason, you must use your ACC e-mail address.  That is the only e-mail address that Blackboard will use and the only e-mail address that will be used to send out official notices and feedback.  Information about the ACC e-mail can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/google/

Important:  All ACC instructors can communicate with students only through the official ACC e-mail addresses.  I cannot respond to an e-mail from another address. 

You can have your ACC e-mail forwarded to another e-mail address if you prefer.  See more information at:  http://www.austincc.edu/google/faq.php

To get started on Blackboard, go to the login site at: http://acconline.austincc.edu/  and click on the “Student Guide – Getting Started with Blackboard” link.   This will help you set up your Blackboard account and get you to the course site.

You are expected to check Blackboard regularly.  You can use Blackboard to send e-mails to me.  I will post lecture PowerPoint Presentations, lecture assignments, and lab materials on Blackboard.  Hard copies will not be provided in class. 

You should also use Blackboard to keep track of your grades.  I will post results in Blackboard as soon as I have graded them.  Due to privacy issues, I cannot discuss your grades on the phone or by e-mail.  I encourage you to come to my office hours to discuss your grades and go over any questions you have.  Also, Blackboard will calculate your point total and current average.

Tips on How to Succeed in This Class

The most common cause of poor grades is not being able, or willing, to schedule enough study time outside of class.

• Spend a MINIMUM of 2 hours outside of class for every hour spent in class.  Most students need to spend MUCH MORE time to obtain a grade higher than a C. Short study periods every day are much more effective than one long study session.
• Check Blackboard daily for announcements.
• Be prepared for each lecture.
• Bring the books listed under the heading ‘Required’ to class every day.
• Read the textbook regularly. You should read the sections in the textbook that were covered in lecture and answer the pertinent Review Questions at the end of each chapter as soon as possible AFTER each lecture.
• Be prepared for each lab by reading the handout and appropriate section of the textbook. 
• Attend the Open Labs. You may NOT have enough time during lab to master all of the material. You should also use your PAL or A&P Revealed CDs (if you bought one) to review for lab in between labs and open labs.
• Actively participate in all class and lab activities, including dissections. 

Come see me if you need help. You can also try a tutor at the Learning Lab (see schedule at http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/ . You can also form a study group (3 people per group is the maximum recommended).

Lab-Specific Policies

Labs:  Labs are taught in a student-oriented independent approach.  This means each lab will cover certain topics but you will be expected to direct your own learning and determine how best to meet the lab objectives. I encourage you to prepare in advance so you can get the most out of each lab.  Some labs are physiology-based labs and you will work in groups to complete the physiology activities.

You need to bring your lab materials, your textbook and your photographic atlas to each lab.   You are expected to work cooperatively with other students in a lab group to complete the assignment in the time allotted.   You will be expected to actively participate in all labs and follow all safety and cleanup protocols.

If you are late and miss any safety instructions for the day’s lab, you will not be able to participate in the lab and will have to leave. You must wear closed shoes to ALL labs or you will have to leave. If safety eyewear is needed for a lab and you do not have it, you will not be able to stay in lab and will have to leave.  There are no make-ups for missed labs. 

Lab Safety

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

You will receive safety training in your lab room prior to working with any hazards such as chemicals or microbes. If you miss in-class safety training and do not make it up as scheduled by your instructor you will be dropped from the class and not reinstated. If you show up on lab days without appropriate safety eyewear and shoes, you will not be able to participate in lab or remain in the room during class.

Safety training is mandatory for all students.

¨  You will receive general safety training during the first week of class.  Safety

      training will be held during the first week of lab.

¨  If you miss the general safety training, you may not be able to attend labs until you

      have completed the general safety training.  This applies to students who have added the course during adds and drops, as well as students who were not present on the scheduled day for safety training. ACC safety rules require that safety training must occur within the lab room for the course. Make-up safety training must be scheduled around other lab activities.  

      You must complete safety training by the end of the first week or you will be manually dropped from the course from the 2nd week.

¨  Any lab points missed because you have not completed safety training cannot be made up.

¨  Dissection labs and labs involving chemicals require the use of safety glasses or goggles.

¨  If you do not have your safety glasses or goggles with you and the lab requires them, you will not be able to attend the lab.  

¨  You must wear closed shoes in order to attend ALL labs. Otherwise, you will have to leave the lab and you will not earn any points for the lab. 

¨  If you violate a safety policy, the instructor will withdraw you from the class, and you will not be reinstated into the class.

Lab Cleanup:  

You are required to follow the clean-up protocols for each lab.  Be aware that points may be deducted from your grade for failing to clean up after lab.  You will be assigned a microscope and you are expected to follow the correct procedures when you put it away. 

Student Injury Insurance:

Students enrolled in lab and field courses are covered by student insurance if they are injured as a result of the lab or field activity.  The instructor will provide the student with the necessary forms and complete an injury report for the office of Environment, Health, Safety and Insurance.  There is a small deductible.  You are covered by a student accident insurance policy if you are physically injured by an accident during A&P lab that was caused by the lab activity. 

Open Labs:  Hours for open lab will be posted during the first week of class. All ACC campuses that teach Anatomy & Physiology have open lab hours.  You may attend open lab at any ACC campus.  The open labs may or may not have an A&P tutor available.  Cancellations may occur due to illness or work schedules of the tutor.  Children are not permitted in the lab rooms and are not allowed to be in the building unsupervised. 

All ACC lab rooms has an occupancy limit of 25 (24 students plus the tutor) at all times.  This occupancy limit is mandated by the college.  This occupancy limit will be enforced.  Open labs are on a first-come-first-served basis. Students who are in the lab will not be asked to leave to allow late-comers into the room. Students are allowed to attend any open lab at any campus, as long as there is space.

ACC Academic Policies and Services

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty:

A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution.  Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression.  Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents.  Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend on the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college.  See the Student Standards of Conduct and Discipline Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow

I take acts of scholastic dishonesty very seriously in this class.

Student Rights and Responsibilities:

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association.  These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process.  Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment.  This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student.  As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.
 

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Statement on Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office of Students Accessibility Services (SAS).  Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.

Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided.  Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

If accommodations must be made for lab practicals, you will probably take the lab practical on the scheduled day at an alternate time when the lab is not in use.  Arrangements must be made in advance with the instructor to ensure the lab room and a suitable proctor are available.

Note to SAS students in this class:  Please be aware that lecture exams will be placed only in the SAS office at the Round Rock Campus.  You are required to take your lecture exams on the same days as other students.  Please see the schedule for dates.  

Student and Instructional Services
ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/support

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Bad Weather: 

If classes are cancelled because of bad weather, ACC notifies instructors and students on the ACC homepage (http://www.austincc.edu) and on local radio and television stations. 

ACC Policy Concerning Copyrighted Materials:

All class materials provided on the instructor’s web page, Blackboard, CD, and/or in printed form (labs, objectives, assignments, etc.) are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the copyright holder.  This may be the instructor, ACC, or a publisher.  Reproduction consists of photocopying, scanning and copying files, or posting on a server or web site.  Students currently registered for this section have permission to print one copy of course materials for their own personal use.  No permission is given for posting any course materials on web sites.

Each student currently enrolled in this section of Anatomy & Physiology 1 is hereby given permission to download and print course materials from the Blackboard site for his/her own use.  Students do not have my permission to post any course materials on any web site.

Concealed Campus Carry at ACC

ACC's Campus Carry Policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as Campus Carry law), while maintaining ACC's commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in summer 2015, Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) allows individuals with a License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) to carry a handgun while on Texas public university and college campuses as long as the weapon is not visible. Beginning August 1, 2017, the law will also impact Texas community colleges. All weapons need to be concealed (if I see your weapon, I will call the ACC police) and may not be allowed in some restricted areas. Please refer to the website for more information http://www.austincc.edu/campus-carry.

Student Support Services

Resources to support you are available at every campus.  Food pantries are available at all campus Student Life offices (https://sites.austincc.edu/sl/programs/foodpantry/ )  Assistance paying for childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center (http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center ).  For sudden, unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more of your courses, go to http://www.austincc.edu/SEF to request emergency assistance through the Student Emergency Fund.  Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office ( http://sites.austincc.edu/money/ )  Counselors are available at any campus if you experience a personal or mental health concern (http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling ).  All services are free and confidential.

College Policies

For other College policies, please check: https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies.

paired BIOL 1308-2401 Course Schedule - Spring 2024

$            This symbol indicates that safety eyewear is required for this lab.

*             This symbol indicates a physiology lab with a lab report due in next lab. Attendance required.

Note 1:    labs cannot be made up. Physiology labs have lab reports. If you are not in lab, you cannot earn these points.

Note 2:    Closed shoes are required for ALL labs.

Note 3:    Schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class.