Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information.

Summary of Grading

Your grade is based on both lecture and lab components. Your grade will be based on these assessments. (Please note that new assignments may be added during the semester.)  Any changes to the grading scheme will be posted on Blackboard and will affect the total points and averages. Grades for each graded component will be posted on Blackboard.

            Lecture Exams (4 x 100 pts each)          =     400 points

            Homework (16 x 10 pts each)                 =     160 points

            Other assignments (6, varies)                =     40 points          (# assignments/points may change)

            Case studies (6 x 5 pts each)                 =     30 points

            Lab Reports (6 x 15 pts each)                 =     90 points

            Safety and blood safety quiz                   =     30 points

            Dissection activity (1 x 10 pts each)       =     10 points

            Lab Practicals (4 x 60 pts each)             =     240 points

                                             Total Points           =     1000 points

Grading Scale:                      90-100%         A                   900-1000 points

                                               80-89%            B                  800-899 points

                                               70-79%            C                  700-899 points

                                               60-69%            D                  600-699 points

                                                < 60%             F                  below 600 points

You must pass the lab portion of the class (lab practicals and lab reports) with a minimum grade of 60% to pass the class with a grade of C or better. There is ample extra credit and homework, so I do not round grades and there are no curved scores. Your grade is based solely on the points that you earn in lecture and lab, plus any extra credit. (Please see page 8 for information about extra credit.)  In the case of a borderline grade (such as 89.5%), you will receive the higher grade only if your exam average for all exams is that higher grade.  Example:  Both Susie and Bill have an average of 89.2% for all course work. Susie’s exam average is 87%, so she will get a B in the course. Bill’s exam average is 92%, so he will get a grade of A.

Assessments for Lecture and Lab:

(1) Lecture Exams: There will be four lecture exams, each worth 100 points. The exams will be given in class. See the schedule for specific dates (pages 19-20). The exam format will be a combination of objective questions (such as multiple-choice, true­-false, and matching questions) and written questions (such as short-answer, essay, flow-charts, and drawings).  Exams will be based on all material presented in the course: lecture materials (covered in class, lecture videos, homework assignments, etc.) and lab materials.  Exams usually include extra credit questions. If calculations are part of the exam, you must show the formula and use dimensional analysis when converting units or you will not receive any credit.

Cell phones and pages must be turned off during exams. Anyone using a cell phone or texting during the exam will receive a grade of 0 and will be referred to student services for academic dishonesty. If you have a work phone/pager that you cannot turn off, you can leave it with me during the exam. All watches must be taken off during lecture exams and lab practicals. Once you take an exam, you may not take it again to try for a better grade.  All exams will be given in class on the scheduled days unless the instructor thinks there is a valid reason for changing the date. You may not leave the room during an exam without permission from the instructor. If you do leave without permission, your exam will be collected. Your grade will be assigned based on what you have completed. If you are late, you will not be given extra time. If another student has already turned in the exam, you may have to take a makeup exam. Check with the instructor. This policy applies to both lecture exams and lab practicals.

If you have a medical condition that would prevent you from taking the lecture exam without a break, you are responsible for arranging in advance to take the exam at a different time, either with student services or with me. Documentation of your medical condition may be required.  These arrangements must be made in advance. 

(2)  Optional Final Exam:  There will be a comprehensive final exam worth 100 points.  The final will be given in class on the last class day of the semester. The exam format will be all objective questions covering both lecture and lab materials. Use the assignments and your lab reports as a review. If higher, the grade on the final will replace your lowest non-zero grade on exams 1 through 3. The final cannot replace an exam that you did not take or with a grade of 0.

(3) Homework Assignments:  Homework assignments will be given throughout the semester. There are 16 homework assignments for a total of 160 points. (See page 18 for specifics.) Each assignment has a specific due date and time. No extra time will be given to complete homework. Some units have more homework assignments than others. Each homework differs in the content and number of questions asked. Each assignment should be completed by each student. Please refer to the ACC policy on academic integrity found in this syllabus.  

The homeworks will be posted on Blackboard, both as a paper-based set of instructions and a Blackboard-graded homework (an open-book quiz). The paper copy will not be turned in; it is not graded. You must submit the Blackboard-graded homework to earn credit. See the table on page 18 for specific due dates. You will be able to submit each homework once. Once you do,  your homework will be graded, and you will be able to review your answers for correctness.  

I do not accept late assignments except for documented medical emergencies. If there are technology problems, please send an e-mail to the instructor before the deadline. Please do not wait until the last minute to work on your homework or you will run out of time! 

(4) Other Assignments:  Other assignments will be given in class during the semester, for a total of 40 points. If additional assignments are given, the grading scale will be adjusted.

(5) Case Studies:  Case studies will be given out periodically to the class for group work, either in lecture or in lab. Each is worth 5 points. The case studies are usually due at the end of the class. You must be present that day and actively participate to earn credit for the case studies.

(6) Lab Reports:  There are six physiology-based labs this semester. See the lab schedule for specific dates. Each physiology-based lab has a lab report that will be turned in to the instructor at the beginning of the lab on the due date. Each student will turn in their own lab report for credit. Each lab report has a specific due date. Each lab report is worth 15 points, for a total of 90 points. Calculations must show the formula, show your work, and you must use dimensional analysis when converting units. Otherwise, you will receive zero (0) credit for the calculation question. It is your responsibility to turn in your lab report and other materials by the stated deadline. I do not accept late lab reports.

Lab reports have thought questions to help you learn and understand the material. It is important that you take time to deliberate on these critical-thinking questions. You can discuss questions with me during office hours or after class. I may ask questions to help you figure out the answers. Lab reports may be paper documents or submitted through Blackboard. If submitted through Blackboard, any additional attachments, such as graphs, must be scanned and emailed using your ACCmail. The file must be under 25 MG and sent no later than the due date and time.

Lab 14 is a lab based on case studies. Other labs have case study activities. Each case study is worth 5 points and is due by the end of the lab period. You must be present in lab and actively participate to earn any credit for the case studies. There are no makeup case studies. If you are not present in a lab with more case studies, your grade for each case study will be zero (0).

If you are absent on the day that the lab report is due (or forget to turn it in during lab), you may turn in your lab report that day by scanning the lab report and emailing it to me using your ACC email (file must be under 25 MG and sent by 11:59 pm on the due date). I will accept this twice.

For face-to-face (F2F) labs, you must be present in lab to earn any points for physiology-based lab reports. 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, (2) You do not fully participate in the lab activities (based on the instructor’s evaluation), or (3) You do not assist in cleanup. There are no make-up labs in this course. If you miss the lab, your grade for the lab report will be zero (0). You must be present in lab to earn any points for the lab report or 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 lab and will not earn points for the lab report. Closed shoes are required for all F2F labs, including lab practicals. Safety eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) are required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.

(7) Safety/Hematology Lab Safety Quiz:  There is a 30-point safety quiz for you to take after you have completed safety training in the lab room. It will be given in lab (see lab schedule for the specific date). Completion of the safety quiz is required for you to attend labs. You must sign a safety contract after safety training to attend any face-to-face lab. Closed shoes are required for ALL labs. PPE is required for some labs. (See lab schedule.)

(8) Dissection Points:  One lab involves dissection. (See the lab schedule for specific dates.)  Each dissection is worth 10 points.  If you are not in lab, you cannot earn these points and your grade will be zero (0).  There are no make-up labs for dissections. Your grade is based on participation and other criteria.  It is your personal responsibility to sign the sign-up sheet on dissection days.  If you do not, you may not receive credit for the dissection points. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in a dissection lab. If you do not have your safety eyewear, you will have to leave the lab room and you will not earn points for the dissection.

(9) Lab Practicals: There will be four lab practical exams during the semester, worth 60 points each, for a total of 240 points. See the schedule for specific dates (pages 21-22). Each lab practical will test you over the material covered during the unit labs, including anatomical structures, slides, and physiology labs. Lab practicals over anatomical structures and slides focus on your ability to recognize and identify things (such as structures, slides, equipment) by sight.  There are no word banks for practicals and these questions will not be multiple choice. You will be expected to spell all terms correctly to receive full credit. 

Lab practicals 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 and lecture. Calculations must show the formula, show your work, and use dimensional analysis when converting units.

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 cannot take the lab practical.  If you are late but the practical is still in progress, you will not receive any additional time to complete the lab practical. If you are not wearing closed shoes, you will not be allowed to take the practical. If you miss a lab practical, a makeup lab practical will be given to you on the last Friday of the semester. This must be scheduled in advance. If you miss more than one lab practical, the makeup practical will substitute for one grade only. See more information below.

Taking Exams and Lab Practicals for SAS Accommodations

Students with disabilities must contact an SAS office if special accommodations are needed.   Before making accommodations, I must first receive your letter of accommodation. To make accommodations for the first exam, I will need to receive your accommodation letter no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 7. See more information about Student Accessibility Services, using the “College Policies & Student Support Services” link on Blackboard.

Extra Credit:  Exams and lab practicals have some extra credit questions. You can also earn extra credit points for completing practice study activities for lab and lecture. For lab, you can complete practice lab quizzes that review anatomical structures and slides. Each practice lab quiz is worth up to 1 point of extra credit, based on the percentage completed. See page 19 for opening dates and deadlines. For lecture extra credit, you can complete practice activities given by the instructor during class (worth 1-2 extra credit points). Each practice activity will have a specific due date. There are no extensions on the deadlines for extra credit practice activities or practice lab quizzes.

Timely return of papers:  I will return graded papers within one week of submission. It usually takes me at least one week to grade lecture exams and lab practicals.

Missed Exams and Late Work Policy

Makeup Lecture Exams:  If you have a documented reason that is accepted by the instructor, you can miss one lecture exam and make it up. Makeup exams will be given in the RRC Testing Center only. Due to Testing Center policies, there is no makeup exam for lecture exam 4 or for the final exam.  Makeup exams must be taken within one week of the original test deadline (except for medical reasons). Makeup exams may be written exams. If you miss an exam, you must contact the instructor by e-mail to provide documentation and schedule a makeup exam.

Makeup Lab Practicals:  You can miss one lab practical and make it up.  Unless other arrangements are made, makeup practicals will be given on the last Friday of the semester. You need to schedule a makeup lab practical with the instructor in advance of the last week. Makeup lab practicals are different from the original lab practicals and the format is determined by the instructor. Ask if you have questions.

Late Work Policy:  I do not accept late work except for documented medical illnesses.

Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information.

Required Course Materials:

(1)        Marieb’s Human Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition, with Mastering. by Hoehn, et. al. Pearson Educational Inc., 2025. Bring it to every class.  If you signed up for First Day Access, your ebook and Mastering will be available through Blackboard. If you opted out of First Day Access, you can purchase the book and Mastering from the ACC Bookstore.

(2)        Safety eyewear (safety glasses or safety goggles) that meets Z87 standards. You must provide your own appropriate safety eyewear for any lab that involves chemicals, dissections, or biohazards. See the lab syllabus on pages 17-19 for specific details.

(3)        Closed shoes must be worn in all labs.

Recommended Materials

Many students have found The Anatomy Coloring Book (Kapit and Elson) to be a useful study tool while other students have told me they prefer A Visual Analogy Guide to Anatomy and Physiology (Paul Krieger).  Coloring books can be useful study tools, especially for blood vessels and organs.

Many students struggle with histology. If you prefer a printed reference, I recommend A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, (5th through 9th edition) by Van de Graff & Crawley. Morton Publishing.

Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

Student Learning Outcomes:

Course-Level:

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

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.
• 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.

General Education Competencies:

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: Biology Department.  Under “Course Information”, click on “Common Course Objectives.” Then click on the link for BIOL 2402.

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 material specified by lecture and lab objectives, whether it is covered in class, outside assignments or video lectures.  Active learning is a major component of this class.  Students are expected to work through lecture videos before attending lecture and lab videos before attending lab. Lecture time will be used for lecture highlights, physiology-based concepts, and classroom activities for students. Lecture and lab videos will cover material in detail.  You will be using Blackboard extensively in this course.  Most activities will require the use of a computer outside of the classroom. 

Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information.

A&P 2 Lecture Schedule

Fall 2024

Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement or sent out as an email through Blackboard.

ACC is closed for Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 2.

ACC is closed for Veterans Day on Monday, November 11.

ACC is closed for Thanksgiving Holiday from Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1.

A&P 2 Lab Schedule

Fall 2024

            Note 1:            Lab reports are due at the beginning of the lab (10:30 am) on the scheduled deadline.

                 Note 2:            Practice lab quizzes cover anatomy material. See Blackboard. Due by 10:30 am on the day of the lab practical.

                 Note 3:            You must be present in the lab and actively participate to earn credit for case studies, dissections, activities, and physiology-based labs. If you are                                              not present, your lab grade will be zero. There are no makeup labs.

                 Note 4:            Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab as instructed. If you do not have your PPE, including your safety eyewear, you will have                                              to leave the lab. Closed shoes are required for ALL labs.

A&P 2 Homework Schedule

Fall 2024

Please pay careful attention to the deadline date and time.

Please note this is the planned schedule for homework. Any changes will be posted as a Blackboard announcement or emailed to students through Blackboard.

A&P 2 Practice Quiz Schedule

Fall 2024

Please pay careful attention to the deadline date and time.

            You can earn up to 1 point of extra credit for each completed practice quiz. If you do not complete the practice quiz, you will receive partial credit for questions that you tried to answer appropriately. Extra credit points will be entered into the Blackboard     gradebook at the end of the semester.

BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology 2

Section 001, Synonym 89246

Lecture: RRC3, Room 3313.00, Mon/Wed 9:00-10:20 am

Lab: RRC3, Room 3314.00, Mon/Wed 10:30-11:50 am

Fall 2024

Instructor:                 Bernice Speer

Office Location:       RRC3, Room 3322.00 and online in Zoom

Office Hours:           Mon/Wed     8:00 am to 8:45 am

                                   Mon/Wed     12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

                                   Mon/Wed     1:30 pm to 2:45 pm

                                   Other hours by appointment (email to set up session on Zoom or at RRC)

Office Phone:           512-223-0323 (with voice mail; leave your name and phone number)

e-mail:                       bspeer@austincc.edu or use Blackboard to email instructor

Course Description:

• Credit hours: 4
• Classroom contact hours per week: 3
• Laboratory contact hours per week: 3

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 the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). 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.

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.

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 A&P 1 with minimum grade of C. (Human Anatomy lecture and lab or Intro to A&P are not equivalent.) You must provide proof of completion of A&P 1 by the 2nd class period, or you will be withdrawn from the course. This semester’s deadline is Wednesday, August 28.

Managing the Prerequisite Course Load:

Many ACC Health Sciences programs require BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and BIOL 2420 as prerequisites. Due to the rigorous nature of each of these courses, it is not recommended to take two of them in one semester. The biology department recommends taking these courses in the following sequence to balance the course load: Semester 1: BIOL 2401 A&P I; Semester 2: BIOL 2402 A&P II; Semester 3: BIOL 2420 Microbiology for the Health Sciences.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

Student Learning Outcomes:

Course-Level:

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

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.
• 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.

General Education Competencies:

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: Biology Department.  Under “Course Information”, click on “Common Course Objectives.” Then click on the link for BIOL 2402.

Course-Specific Objectives:  You will find specific learning objectives for each unit posted on Blackboard.  You are responsible for and will be tested on all material specified by lecture and lab objectives, whether it is covered in class, outside assignments or video lectures.  Active learning is a major component of this class.  Students are strongly encouraged to review lecture and lab preparation videos before attending lecture and lab. Lecture time will be used for lecture highlights, physiology-based concepts, and classroom activities for students. Lecture and lab videos will cover the course material in detail.  You will be using Blackboard extensively in this course.  Most activities will require the use of a computer outside of the classroom. 

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: Biology Department.  Click on “Labs,” then “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, rabbit, pig or rat dissection for anatomy courses; skeleton and pelt examination for field biology; and use of frogs in physiology experiments.”

Required Course Materials:

(1)        Marieb’s Human Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition, with Mastering. by Hoehn, et. al.

                        Pearson Educational Inc., 2025. Bring it to every class.  If you signed up for First Day

                        Access, your ebook and Mastering will be available through Blackboard. If you opted out

                        of First Day Access, you can purchase the book and Mastering from the ACC Bookstore.

(2)        Safety eyewear (safety glasses or safety goggles) that meets Z87 standards. You must

                        provide your own appropriate safety eyewear for any lab that involves chemicals,

                        dissections, or biohazards. See the lab syllabus on pages 17-19 for specific details.

(3)        Closed shoes must be worn in all labs.

Recommended Materials:

Many students have found The Anatomy Coloring Book (Kapit and Elson) to be a useful study tool while other students have told me they prefer A Visual Analogy Guide to Anatomy and Physiology (Paul Krieger).  Coloring books can be useful study tools, especially for blood vessels and organs.

Many students struggle with histology. If you prefer a printed reference, I recommend A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, (5th through 9th edition) by Van de Graff & Crawley. Morton Publishing.

Instructional Methodology:  Lecture and lab.  In addition to classroom lectures and labs, students will use Blackboard outside of class time to access course materials, work through videos for lecture and lab, and complete assignments. You will be expected to independently study lecture and lab materials outside of class time, using Mastering A&P, open study labs, online tutors, and materials posted in Blackboard.  If you do not have reliable internet access at home, you can use the ACC computer labs, libraries, Learning Labs or drive-up Wi-Fi.

Blackboard Site for This Section:

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

To get started on Blackboard, go to the login site at: Blackboard  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 will need an ACCeID to use the ACC Online Services and Blackboard.  If you don't already have an ACCeID, go to the ACC eID Login.  Click on "First-Time Login" and follow instructions. 

You are expected to check Blackboard regularly.  Announcements clarify course materials, remind about deadlines, correct problems with web sites, and provide other information. You are expected to check Blackboard regularly.  You can use Blackboard to send e-mails to me.  I post lecture and lab materials, homework, and other info on Blackboard. Check the announcements.

You should also use Blackboard to keep track of your grades. Blackboard will calculate your point total and current average. I post results in Blackboard as soon as I have graded them. 

Due to privacy issues, I cannot discuss specific details about your grades on the phone or by e-mail.  We can meet during office hours or set up Collaborate/Zoom meetings at other times to discuss grades and any questions you have.

Student Technology Support

Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up Wi-Fi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. Wi-Fi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at Student Technology Access

Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit Student Technology Access.

Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit Student Technology Access.

If you have trouble accessing a web page, make sure that pop-ups are not blocked on your computer, or try a different browser or a different computer.  If you still have problems, contact the ACC Help Desk at Student Services Help Desk or call 512-223-4636. 

GRADING SYSTEM

Summary of Grading

Your grade is based on both lecture and lab components. Your grade will be based on these assessments. (Please note that new assignments may be added during the semester.)  Any changes to the grading scheme will be posted on Blackboard and will affect the total points and averages. Grades for each graded component will be posted on Blackboard.

            Lecture Exams (4 x 100 pts each)          =     400 points

            Homework (16 x 10 pts each)                 =     160 points

            Other assignments (6, points vary)        =     40 points          (# assignments/points may change)

            Case studies (6 x 5 pts each)                 =     30 points

            Lab Reports (6 x 15 pts each)                 =     90 points

            Safety and blood safety quiz                   =     30 points

            Dissection activity (1 x 10 pts each)       =     10 points

            Lab Practicals (4 x 60 pts each)             =     240 points

                                             Total Points           =     1000 points

Grading Scale:                      90-100%          A                      900-1000 points

                                                                                    80-89%                        B                      800-899 points

                                                                                    70-79%                        C                     700-899 points

                                                                                    60-69%                        D                     600-699 points

                                                                                    < 60%              F                      below 600 points

You must pass the lab portion of the class (lab practicals and lab reports) with a minimum grade of 60% to pass the class with a grade of C or better. There is ample extra credit and homework, so I do not round grades and there are no curved scores. Your grade is based solely on the points that you earn in lecture and lab, plus any extra credit. (Please see page 8 for information about extra credit.)  In the case of a borderline grade (such as 89.5%), you will receive the higher grade only if your exam average for all exams is that higher grade.  Example:  Both Susie and Bill have an average of 89.2% for all course work. Susie’s exam average is 87%, so she will get a B in the course. Bill’s exam average is 92%, so he will get a grade of A.

Assessments for Lecture and Lab:

(1) Lecture Exams: There will be four lecture exams, each worth 100 points. The exams will be given in class. See the schedule for specific dates (pages 14-16). The exam format will be a combination of objective questions (such as multiple-choice, true­-false, and matching questions) and written questions (such as short-answer, essay, flow-charts, and drawings).  Exams will be based on all material presented in the course: lecture materials (covered in class, lecture videos, homework assignments, etc.) and lab materials.  Exams usually include extra credit questions. If calculations are part of the exam, you must show the formula, all units, and use dimensional analysis when converting units or you will not receive any credit.

Cell phones and pages must be turned off during exams. Anyone using a cell phone or texting during the exam will receive a grade of 0 and will be referred to student services for academic dishonesty. If you have a work phone/pager that you cannot turn off, you can leave it with me during the exam. All watches must be taken off during lecture exams and lab practicals. Once you take an exam, you may not take it again to try for a better grade.  All exams will be given in class on the scheduled days unless the instructor thinks there is a valid reason for changing the date. You may not leave the room during an exam without permission from the instructor. If you do leave without permission, your exam will be collected. Your grade will be assigned based on what you have completed. If you are late, you will not be given extra time. If another student has already turned in the exam, you may have to take a makeup exam. Check with the instructor. This policy applies to both lecture exams and lab practicals.

If you have a medical condition that would prevent you from taking the lecture exam without a break, you are responsible for arranging in advance to take the exam at a different time, either with student services or with me. Documentation of your medical condition may be required.  These arrangements must be made in advance. 

(2)  Optional Final Exam:  There will be a comprehensive final exam worth 100 points.  The final will be given in class on the last class day of the semester. The exam format will be all objective questions covering both lecture and lab materials. Use the assignments and your lab reports as a review. If higher, the grade on the final will replace your lowest non-zero grade on exams 1 through 3. The final cannot replace an exam that you did not take or with a grade of 0.

(3) Homework Assignments:  Homework assignments will be given throughout the semester. There are 16 homework assignments for a total of 160 points. (See page 20 for specifics.) Each assignment has a specific due date and time. No extra time will be given to complete homework. Some units have more homework assignments than others. Each homework differs in the content and number of questions asked. Each assignment should be completed by each student. Please refer to the ACC policy on academic integrity found in this syllabus.    

The homework will be posted on Blackboard, both as a paper-based set of instructions and a Blackboard-graded homework (an open-book quiz). The paper copy will not be turned in; it is not graded. You must submit the Blackboard-graded homework to earn credit. See the table on page 20 for specific due dates. You will be able to submit each homework once. Once you do, your homework will be graded, and you will be able to review your answers for correctness.  

I do not accept late assignments except for documented medical emergencies. If there are technology problems, please send an e-mail to the instructor before the deadline. Please do not wait until the last minute to work on your homework or you will run out of time! 

(4) Other Assignments:  Other assignments will be given in class during the semester, for a total of 40 points. If additional assignments are given, the grading scale will be adjusted.

(5) Case Studies:  Case studies will be given out periodically to the class for group work, either in lecture or in lab. Each is worth 5 points. The case studies are usually due at the end of the class. You must be present that day and actively participate to earn credit for the case studies.

(6) Lab Reports:  There are six physiology-based labs this semester. See the lab schedule for specific dates. Each physiology-based lab has a lab report that will be turned in to the instructor at the beginning of the lab on the due date. Each student will turn in their own lab report for credit. Each lab report has a specific due date. Each lab report is worth 15 points, for a total of 90 points. Calculations must show the formula, show your work, all units, and you must use dimensional analysis when converting units. Otherwise, you will receive zero (0) credit for the calculation question. It is your responsibility to turn in your lab report and other materials by the stated deadline. I do not accept late lab reports.

Lab reports have thought questions to help you learn and understand the material. It is important that you take time to deliberate on these critical-thinking questions. You can discuss questions with me during office hours or after class. I may ask questions to help you figure out the answers. Lab reports may be paper documents or submitted through Blackboard. If submitted through Blackboard, any additional attachments, such as graphs, must be scanned and emailed using your ACCmail. The file must be under 25 MG and sent no later than the due date and time.

Lab 15 is a lab based on case studies. Other labs have case study activities. Each case study is worth 5 points and is due by the end of the lab period. You must be present in lab and actively participate to earn any credit for the case studies. There are no makeup case studies. If you are not present in a lab with more case studies, your grade for each case study will be zero (0).

If you are absent on the day that the lab report is due (or forget to turn it in during lab), you may turn in your lab report that day by scanning the lab report and emailing it to me using your ACC email (file must be under 25 MG and sent by 11:59 pm on the due date). I will accept this twice.

For face-to-face (F2F) labs, you must be present in lab to earn any points for physiology-based lab reports. 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, (2) You do not fully participate in the lab activities (based on the instructor’s evaluation), or (3) You do not assist in cleanup. There are no make-up labs in this course. If you miss the lab, your grade for the lab report will be zero (0). You must be present in lab to earn any points for the lab report or 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 lab and will not earn points for the lab report. Closed shoes are required for all F2F labs, including lab practicals. Safety eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) are required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.

(7) Safety/Hematology Lab Safety Quiz:  There is a 30-point safety quiz for you to take after you have completed safety training in the lab room. It will be given in lab. (See lab schedule for the specific date). Completion of the safety quiz is required for you to attend labs. You must sign a safety contract after safety training to attend any face-to-face lab. Closed shoes are required for ALL labs. PPE is required for some labs. (See lab schedule.)

(8) Dissection Points:  One lab involves dissection. (See the lab schedule for specific dates.)  Each dissection is worth 10 points.  If you are not in lab, you cannot earn these points and your grade will be zero (0).  There are no make-up labs for dissections. Your grade is based on participation and other criteria.  It is your personal responsibility to sign the sign-up sheet on dissection days.  If you do not, you may not receive credit for the dissection points. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in a dissection lab. If you do not have your safety eyewear, you will have to leave the lab room and you will not earn points for the dissection.

(9) Lab Practical Exams: There will be four lab practical exams during the semester, worth 60 points each, for a total of 240 points. See the schedule for specific dates (pages 17-19). Each lab practical will test you over the material covered during the unit labs, including anatomical structures, slides, and physiology labs. Lab practical questions on anatomical structures and slides focus on your ability to recognize and identify things (such as structures, slides, equipment) by sight.  There are no word banks for practicals and these questions will not be multiple choice. You will be expected to spell all terms correctly to receive full credit. 

Lab practicals 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 and lecture. Calculations must show the formula, show your work, all units, and use dimensional analysis when converting units.

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 cannot take the lab practical.  If you are late but the practical is still in progress, you will not receive any additional time to complete the lab practical. If you are not wearing closed shoes, you will not be allowed to take the practical. If you miss a lab practical, a makeup lab practical will be given to you on the last Friday of the semester. This must be scheduled in advance. If you miss more than one lab practical, the makeup practical will substitute for one grade only. See more information below.

Taking Exams and Lab Practicals for SAS Accommodations

Students with disabilities must contact an SAS office if special accommodations are needed.   Before making accommodations, I must first receive your letter of accommodation. To make accommodations for the first exam, I will need to receive your accommodation letter no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, September 9. See more information about Student Accessibility Services, using the “College Policies & Student Support Services” link on Blackboard.

Extra Credit:  Exams and lab practicals have some extra credit questions. You can also earn extra credit points for completing practice study activities for lab and lecture. For lab, you can complete practice lab quizzes that review anatomical structures and slides. Each practice lab quiz is worth up to 1 point of extra credit, based on the percentage completed. See page 21 for opening dates and deadlines. For lecture extra credit, you can complete practice activities given by the instructor during class (worth 1-2 extra credit points). There is an extra credit for each homework (worth 1 extra credit point). Each activity will have a specific due date. There are no extensions on the deadlines for extra credit practice activities or practice lab quizzes.

Timely return of papers:  I will return graded papers within one week of submission. It usually takes me at least one week to grade lecture exams and lab practicals.

Missed Exams and Late Work Policy

Makeup Lecture Exams:  If you have a documented reason that is accepted by the instructor, you can miss one lecture exam and make it up. Makeup exams will be given in the RRC Testing Center only. Due to Testing Center policies, there is no makeup exam for lecture exam 4 or for the final exam.  Makeup exams must be taken within one week of the original test deadline (except for medical reasons). Makeup exams may be written exams. If you miss an exam, you must contact the instructor by e-mail to provide documentation and schedule a makeup exam.

Makeup Lab Practicals:  You can miss one lab practical and make it up.  Unless other arrangements are made, makeup practicals will be given on the last Friday of the semester. You need to schedule a makeup lab practical with the instructor in advance of the last week. Makeup lab practicals are different from the original lab practicals and the format is determined by the instructor. Ask if you have questions.

Late Work Policy:  I do not accept late work except for documented medical illnesses.

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance/Class Participation Policy:

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.  It is important for you to attend class if you wish to succeed.  You are expected to be on time and to stay in class until it is dismissed.  You are responsible for all materials, activities, assignments, or announcements covered in class and on Blackboard.  If you do miss a class, course materials will be found on Blackboard. You may be dropped from the course if you miss three (3) labs. You will be dropped from the course if you do not turn in three (3) lab reports. In the event where classes are cancelled due to weather, pandemic, or other emergency, the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.

This is a rigorous, time-consuming course.  I expect you to prepare in advance for each lecture and lab and to participate in all class activities. I expect you to be familiar with the materials covered in A&P 1.  If not, please review this material before class. It is important for each student to participate actively in class activities to gain the most from them. So, jump in and get your hands on the stuff, engage your mind and discuss. Passive behavior ¹ learning!

To pass the course (with a grade of 70% C), you should expect to spend at least 3-4 hours outside of class for every hour spent in class.  For this class, that means a minimum of 18-24 hours of quality study time outside of class per week to work through lectures, complete homework assignments and lab reports, read the textbook, prepare for and complete lab activities, study the material, and prepare for exams and lab practicals.  

Withdrawal Policy: 

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their name is removed from the roll should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he/she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date (see below).  The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises. Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veteran’s benefit, or international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count towards this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals. You can find more information about the “Rule of Three or Third Course Attempt” at Third Attempt.  Information about the “Texas Six Drop Rule” can be found at Six Course Limit

The last day to drop the class without a W on your transcript is September 11, 2024.  If you withdraw by this date, you do not have to worry about the six-course withdrawal rule.

The last day to withdraw for the semester (the Final Withdrawal Date) is Monday, November 21, 2024.  If you withdraw between September 12 and November 21, you will get a W on your transcript, and it will count toward the six-course withdrawal limit.

Student-Initiated Withdrawal:

You are responsible for monitoring your progress in the course and determining if you need to withdraw.  You are responsible for completing the paperwork. If you stop attending class and do not withdraw yourself from the course, you may end up with a course grade of F. Please make sure you withdraw from the course if you decide to drop.

Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal:

You will be withdrawn from the course if:

(1) I do not receive your signed student information sheets by the end of the 2nd class period.

(2) I do not receive your A&P 1 completion proof by the end of the 2nd class period.

(3) You do not complete all mandatory safety training by the end of the first week. (Safety training must be done in the lab room for F2F classes. If F2F classes are moved online, the instructor will notify you of the revised deadline after we return to campus.)

(4) Safety policies are not followed in lab or in lecture,

(5) A student is disruptive in class, creating an environment that is not conducive for learning, or

(6) You do not attend three labs. Please be advised that labs will start 10 minutes after we complete the lecture for the day. This may be earlier or later than the stated start time for lab.

I reserve the right to drop students who: (1) stop attending class or (2) miss exams and/or lab practicals without scheduling and completing makeups or (3) do not turn in three lab reports.

Retroactive withdrawals will not be given in this class.  

Reinstatement Policy: 

If you are dropped from the class for these reasons, you will not be reinstated.

Incomplete Grade Policy: 

An incomplete (grade of I) will only be given for extenuating circumstances. What constitutes “extenuating circumstances” is left to the instructor’s discretion. If a grade of I is given, the remaining course work must be completed by a date set by the student and professor. The date may not be later than two weeks prior to the end of the following semester. A grade of I also requires completion and submission of the Incomplete Grade Form to be signed by the faculty member (and student if possible) and submitted to the department chair.

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant. The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not. The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade.

1.       Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date. This meeting can occur virtually or in person. (For this class, it will be a virtual meeting.) The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.

2.       The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name), and then email it to the student. The student will then complete his/her section (by typing in name and any other required information) and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement. A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits by the end of the semester.

3.       The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above. This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.

4.       Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.

5.       When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.

Incomplete grades are rarely given in this class, will be given solely at my discretion, and only if a major emergency comes up towards the end of the semester after the withdrawal deadline.  Please be advised that you must have completed more than 70% of the course work and have a current C average (70%) in both lecture and lab on completed work. The reason for the incomplete grade request must occur after the official drop deadline for the semester. Also, once you receive an incomplete grade, it will not be converted into a withdrawal for any reason.

Tips on How to Succeed in This Class

• Make and use a study schedule. 
• Review the lecture videos before every class. Attend every class and be on time.  Don’t leave early.  Review the lab videos before every lab.
• Learn as you go. By the weekend, you should know the material covered that week.
• Use active learning.  Make flash cards or use the Cornell system of note taking. Quiz yourself. Make simple models or use toys to help you with concepts.
• Read the textbook. Use the excellent animations in the Pearson Mastering A&P website to help you visualize physiological processes.
• Short study periods every day are much more effective than one long study session just before the exam. Study frequently throughout each week.
• Don’t start over at the beginning of the material every time you study. Start where you left off.  That way, you cover all material. 
• When you go back to study all material, flag problem areas with post-It notes and keep reviewing.  Then, go back and study those flagged areas more intensively.
• Once you have learned a concept and understand it, don’t keep reviewing it again and again.  If you’ve got the concept, use your study time wisely to study something else.
• Use the lab reports and practice lab quizzes to review course materials.
• Study your homework and study questions. Review your answers for correctness. You can review homework using My Grades. Use your homework as a final review.
• Don’t wait until the day before the exam to ask for help.  It’s too late at that point.
• Schedule a regular time to study lab materials. When you are studying for lab, you are simultaneously studying for lecture.
• Use tutors in the Learning Lab to help you with lecture materials.  You will find more information about tutoring here: Tutoring

Lab Safety

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at Emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

Safety training is mandatory for all students. You must complete the safety training by the end of the first week of face-to-face (F2F) labs. Otherwise, you will be withdrawn. If dropped for safety reasons, you will not be reinstated into the class.

You will also take a safety quiz that covers all mandatory safety training. All students are required to complete the safety quiz to attend face-to-face labs. If you miss the scheduled safety quiz, you will not be able to attend any labs until you have completed a makeup safety quiz. If the missed labs had lab reports or activities, your grade for those activities will be zero.

Students must wear closed shoes to all labs, even to lab practicals. You will not be able to attend lab if you do not have the proper footwear approved by the instructor. 

If the lab involves chemicals, dissections, or biohazards, you must wear your safety eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) during the lab. If you do not have your safety eyewear with you when the lab safety guidelines require them, you will have to leave the lab.

If the lab requires additional PPE (personal protective equipment), you must wear the PPE to attend lab. If you do not wear the required PPE, you will have to leave the lab room.

You will not be able to earn points for dissection activities or physiology-based lab reports or other lab-based activities if you do not have the required safety eyewear or closed shoes or refuse to use required PPE or have not completed the required safety quiz.  Alternate activities will not be provided and your grade for these activities will be zero (0).

Student Injury Insurance:

Students enrolled in lab and field courses are covered by student insurance if they are injured as a result of the face-to-face 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.  See more information at: Student Insurance

COLLEGE POLICIES

College policies and student support services can be found on Blackboard. See the folder called “College Policies and Student Support Services.”  You are responsible for this information so please read it carefully.

Additional Information about the Use of ACC email

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.  It is important that you set up and check your ACCMail account regularly.  By ACC policy, I cannot respond to a student e-mail sent from another e-mail address.  If you send me an e-mail from a non-ACC e-mail account and I respond by mistake, you accept responsibility for any possible breach of student privacy, and you cannot hold the instructor responsible for your actions. If you prefer, you can forward your ACC e-mail to another e-mail address.  Please be aware that the instructor cannot respond to your alternate email. See more information at: Forward ACCmail

Additional Information about the Use of the Testing Center

This course will use the RRC Testing Center for makeup lecture exams only. To request an exam, you must have an ACC photo student ID or government ID to take exams in the testing center. 

To request an exam, you will need the following:

• ACC Photo ID or Government ID
• Course Abbreviation:                          BIOL
• Course Number:                                             2402
• Course Synonym:                                           89246
• Course Section:                                                          001
• Instructor’s Name:                                          Bernice Speer
• Instructor’s Home Campus:    RRC

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 result in disciplinary action and your testing privileges will be revoked for the semester. You will receive a zero (0) on the makeup exam.  Guidelines can be found at Testing Center Guidelines, then click on “Campuses”. In this class, you will only use the RRC Testing Center for makeup exams. Please note: The testing center will close promptly at its stated closing time. See Hours and Locations

ACC Policy Concerning Copyrighted Materials

All class materials provided on ACC web pages, electronic reserves, on diskette, and in printed form 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.  For more information about ACC’s policy on copyright material, go to Copyright   Students registered for this section have permission to print one copy of the course materials for personal use. No permission is given for posting any course materials on websites.

A&P 2 Lecture Schedule

Fall 2024

Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class

and posted as a Blackboard Announcement or sent out as an email through Blackboard.

ACC is closed for Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 2.

ACC is closed for Veterans Day on Monday, November 11.

ACC is closed for Thanksgiving Holiday from Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1.

A&P 2 Lab Schedule

Fall 2024

            Note 1:            Lab reports are due at the beginning of the lab (10:30 am) on the scheduled deadline.

            Note 2:                        Practice lab quizzes cover anatomy material. See Blackboard. Due by 10:30 am on the day of the lab practical.

            Note 3:            You must be present in the lab and actively participate to earn credit for case studies, dissections, activities, and                                                                              physiology-based labs. If you are not present, your lab grade will be zero. There are no makeup labs.

            Note 4:            Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab as instructed. If you do not have your PPE, including your                                                                       safety eyewear, you will have to leave the lab. Closed shoes are required for ALL labs.

A&P 2 Homework Schedule

Fall 2024

Please pay careful attention to the deadline date and time.

Please note this is the planned schedule for homework. Any changes will be posted as a Blackboard announcement

or emailed to students through Blackboard.

A&P 2 Practice Quiz Schedule

Fall 2024

Please pay careful attention to the deadline date and time.

            You can earn up to 1 point of extra credit for each completed practice quiz. If you do not complete the practice quiz, you will receive partial credit for questions that you tried to answer appropriately. Extra credit points will be entered into the Blackboard gradebook at the end of the semester.