Faculty Syllabus

BIOL-2402 Anatomy and Physiology II

Bryan Hudson


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

BIOL-2402-014 (15567)
LEC MW 10:30am - 11:50am RRC RRC3 3313.00

LAB W 12:00pm - 2:50pm RRC RRC3 3314.00

BIOL-2402-026 (15577)
LEC MW 3:00pm - 4:20pm RRC RRC3 3313.00

LAB M 4:30pm - 7:20pm RRC RRC3 3314.00

Course Requirements

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 with minimum grade of C (or equivalent with lab). 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 in order 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

Readings

Course Subjects

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). Hudson p. 2 of 18 BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II 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.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

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. Hudson p. 3 of 18 BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II • 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.

Office Hours

T Th 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM RRC 3315

NOTE Or by appointment

M W 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM RRC 3315

NOTE Or by appointment

Office Hours

T Th 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM RRC 3315

NOTE Or by appointment

M W 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM RRC 3315

NOTE Or by appointment

Published: 01/17/2026 17:14:30