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:

Completion of AP1 with a C or  better.

Textbook: Human Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition by Marieb and Hoehn, Pearson Publishing Co. with Modified Mastering access code. ISBN: 9780134763293. Students have “First day access” to all required materials at a reduced price. See Course Materials link on Blackboard to register. Students that opt out of first day access (not recommended!) option may use an earlier edition but must purchase the access code for the 11th edition.

Reliable Internet Service and a computer with web cam are needed to complete this online course. If you do not have these and wish to remain in the course, please notify your instructor immediately.

DE proctoring is required for major assessments. See the following link for details. https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/acconline/testing

General Instructions:

One of the major advances in education research in the last 10 years is strong evidence that the retention of material covered in class is improved when you actually write out the information by hand.  For this reason, I recommend that students print out a handout of their powerpoints before class and take notes on this handout. In addition, students have guided notes that they should fill in using their textbook prior to lecture. Use each chapters course overview and "read, watch, do" list to stay on task. I suggest following this format to insure your sucessfrul mastering of the subject materials;

Before class- print your PPT as a handout and complete your guided notes.

During class- take notes and ask questions.

After class- review your lecture and guided notes and watch any suggested videos. Then complete the weekly mastering homework assignment. If you do not earn a 75% or better on any assignment, review your notes again and redo the assignment before the deadline. 

For labs, read them before class, complete them with your groupmates and then review the results before taking the post lab quiz on Mastering (or turning in the assignment). There are no retakes for these quizzes

Students will read the following; assigned textbook chapter (ch.16-26, minus ch.24),  guided notes for each chapter and  learning objectives. Students may also want to read  as well as listen to the lecture powerpoints for each chapter.   

Ch.16 Endocrine: control of body functions via the production of hormones from major endocrine glands and other organs. Includes hormone chemistry, mechanism of action,  regulation, effects on target tissues and diseases linked to homeostatic imbalances.

Ch.17 Blood:  general function, composition and function of individual blood components, blood cell production, ABO blood typing, hemostasis and homeostatic imbalances such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia.  

Ch.18 Heart: anatomy of the heart including; major branches and coronary circulation andcontribution to the  pulmonary and systemic circuits, and physiology of heart including; electrical and mechanical events associated with the cardiac cycle, regulatory controls and diseases associated with homostatic imbalances.

Ch.19 Blood Vessels: structure and function of various blood vessels, physiology of circulation, MAP, capillary exchange, short-term and long-term control mechanisms and major vessels of the systemic circulation and discussion of atherosclerosis.

Ch.20  Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues: function in tissue fluid balance and body defences, maturation of T cells. Structures include the vessels, spleen, thymus and lymph nodes, MALT, tonsils and Peyer's patches. Homoestatic imbalances include lymphoma and tonsillitis.

Ch. 21 The Immune Systen: covers the innate defences inclduing a discussion of roles of inflammation, fever and complement. And the addaptive defences including; antigens, MHC proteins, APC cells, antibodies, iT-cell and B-cell activation pathways  and homeostatic imbalances including SCID and autoimmune diseases.

Ch.22 Respiratory System: Anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract inclduing the respiratory membrane, the physiology of breathing, movement of gases, respiratory volumes, transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and control of respiration. Homeostatic imbalances discussed include asthma, emphysema, lung cancer and COPD.

Ch.23 Digestive System: functions of the major and aaccessory components of the digestive tract, Gross and microscopic anatomy of major structures, and physiology of digestion and absorption.Includes homoestatic balance such as GERD, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease and hepatitis. 

Ch.25 Urinary System: general function in maintaining extracellular fluid and filtering blood, anatomy of the kidneys, ureter, urethra and bladder, microanatomy of the kidney, renal physiology including; GFR, tubular abbsorption and secretion, and urine concentration and analysis, and homeostatic imbalances suchas incontinance and polycystic kidney disease.

Ch. 26 Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance:Fluid compartments in the body, fluid compossition, water & electrolyte balance, acid-base control  and hoeostatic imbalances such as dehydration, acidosis, alkalosis.

Ch. 27 Reproductive System: anatomy of the male and female reproductive organs, physiology related to gamete formation in males and females including;  spermatogemesis, spermiogenesis, oogenenesis, the ovarian & uterine cycles, endocrine regulation of the tract. Also covers homoestatic imbalances such as, cryytochidism, infertility, STDs and PID. 

A&P II 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.

A&P II 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.

A detailed list of each chapters learning outcomes can be found on Blackboard in the content area/modules/ course map

Weekly Assignments

Students should complete each module “Read, Watch, and Do” activities in order, as described on Blackboard. The due dates for assignments will follow a predictable manner and are located on your course schedule. Note that some of the suggested activities are for practice only. Most asssignment and tests are due by Saturday night.

Missed Exam and Late Work Policies:

Meeting deadlines is an essential skill that is necessary for success in college and in the workplace. Many assignments are autograded and the results are made available immediatey. Students may only make up ONE  assignment or test with the instructor's permission.

Lab Practicums, Midterm Exam and Final Exam

These comprehensive exams require the use of distance education proctoring. Student’s must make arrangement with the ACC DE proctoring a minimum of 3-5 days prior to the exam deadline.

Assessments: Tests, lab practicums and quizzes can be a combination of multiple choice, labeling, fill in the blank, short answer and essay questions. Chat GPT or other forms of AI may not be used to complete written answers on chapter tests or exams.  In addition to the orientation quiz and introductory post, there will be eleven-chapter tests, five turn in lab assignments,  chapter mastering homework assignments (each consist of 2-5 dynamic study modules), seven biweekly discussion boards plus the major assessments; four lab practicums, a comprehensive midterm and final exam.  Assignments will be done online.