BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II is the second 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: endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. 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 endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.

This is a face-to-face course. Students will use Blackboard to retrieve and submit assignments and Modified Mastering A & P (Pearson) for quizzes and exams. Students will have textbook chapters to read, homework assignments, lab activities, and quizzes each week. Lecture Exams will be online through Mastering A & P (Pearson) with a written component that will have to be uploaded on Blackboard at a specified date and time. Lab practicals will be in class during the time specified in the class schedule. You will be required to have the textbook with Mastering A&P in order to complete the course assignments. The course requires access to the internet. ACC can assist you in obtaining iPad (has a webcam) or financial aid. That type of info can be found through https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus

There will be a mandatory class orientation assignment that needs to be completed and submitted through Blackboard by the end of the first week. Students that do not submit the mandatory orientation and do not make up the orientation with the instructor by the end of the first week of class will be dropped from the course.”

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:

BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I.

Instructional Methodology:

Instructional Methodology:

This is a flipped face-to-face course. Attendance to both lecture and labs is mandatory!!

The course requires internet access.

Required Technology. Students must complete course activities, assignments, and exams using an up-to-date computer with a high-speed internet connection. If you cannot access appropriate computer equipment and software at home, see ACC technology support services and the Learning centers.

• Blackboard/MAP. All lecture and lab assignments are accessed and submitted through Blackboard and Modified Mastering A & P (MAP) through Pearson (http://www.pearsonmastering.com/).Students must log into Blackboard multiple times weekly to retrieve and submit assignments.
• Email. Students are required to communicate with instructors using their ACC Gmail only. Please, check it daily. When emailing, include BIOL2402-007 in the subject heading.

Fundamental concepts will be re-emphasized throughout the course. Critical thinking skills will be taught and tested throughout the entire semester.

In general, the course will proceed as follows:

 LECTURE CLASS

1. Students take notes while going through a lecture module posted on blackboard (interactive modules and/or powerpoint modules). Students use a set of objectives and an outline to work through the module and the assigned chapters in the textbook. Students may repeat a module as many times as they want.

1. Students can work individually and/or in groups to complete hands-on activities, concept maps, case-studies, tables, etc. During the Open Lab hours (see above), students will have the opportunity to ask questions over a topic they are having difficulty with.

1.  Students review and master the objectives for the module covered during the class. Mandatory review activities available on Modified Mastering A&P and on Blackboard should be completed in order to master the material.

1. MAP Lecture and Lab Reviews are NOT graded. However, they are provided for you to practice the material before taking the quizzes. You can also receive 20 bonus points at the end of the semester provided you complete them all with a score of 50% or better for each quiz taken.  The reviews for a particular unit are available at the beginning of the unit and will remain available until the end of the semester. All the quizzes will appear on your calendar on the date they are due! Although there is a set due date for each Lecture and Lab Review, you will be able to complete them any time before the Comprehensive Final Lecture Exam.

1. Students take a timed, graded, single-attempt, online "GRADED Lecture Quiz" over a given module. The dates for these graded quizzes are indicated online on the Modified Mastering A&P course home.

LAB CLASS:

You will be using Blackboard extensively in this course.  Some lab activities will require the use of PhysioEx  (MAP) and/or a computer outside of the classroom.  If you do not have access to a computer at home, here is the info about Wifi in certain ACC parking lots. https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi.

For support with any technical problems (accessing the class, microphone or camera problems) go to:

https://www.austincc.edu/students/student-technololgy-services

The student technology office focuses on facilitating access to computer labs, technology devices, and equipment like, webcams, USB microphones, Calculators (both graphing and scientific), iPads, and more.

1.  Students must actively read over the lab handout, the PhysioEx virtual labs assigned, go over the assigned models/slides and watch the videos posted on Blackboard! They may also review Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL) on Modified Mastering A&P. Lab reports for each lab are posted in Blackboard. The due dates for the Lab report assignments are listed on the class schedule. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!

1. To master the lab objectives, students must use the practice activities on Modified Mastering A&P and on Blackboard. Tutors are available to assist the students during Open Lab.

1. PhysioEx virtual labs will be assigned after we finish covering a topic and are not graded! They are intended to help you make the connection between the material covered in class and the real situation that you might encounter in your field. Questions from the virtual labs covered in class will be included in the lab practical!

1. Students complete a timed, single-attempt online “GRADED Lab Quiz” on Mastering A&P.

Textbooks and Supplies:

Required Book:

Human Anatomy and Physiology by Amerman 1st or 2nd ed. WITH Modified Mastering A&P and eText Access Card,

IMPORTANT: At the ACC bookstore, make sure you buy the textbook that is wrapped with a “card” that gives you access to an excellent and REQUIRED online website called Modified Mastering A&P. This website contains an electronic version of your textbook, outstanding videos and tutoring materials, and assignments that you will be required to complete as part of the course.

If you have an older edition of the textbook or you already bought the textbook online, you must buy access to the Mastering A&P at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com.

Required Materials:

1. Two or three notebook binders: 1 ½-inch three-ring binders as needed.
2. Tab dividers as needed.
3. Access to computer or a mobile device with Internet.

TENTATIVE LECTURE AND LAB SCHEDULE

BIOL 2402/Anatomy & Physiology II

Please note:  Schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be posted on Blackboard Announcements. No Late Assignments are accepted for any reason.

Learning Outcomes for 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 Lab

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
• Locate and identify anatomical structures.
• Become familiar with laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
• 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.

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.

Course Rationale:

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 intended to adequately prepare students for health sciences programs.