Faculty Syllabus
BIOL-2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
Angela Wheeler
Credit Spring 2025
Section(s)
BIOL-2401-037 (24543)
LEC TuTh 4:30pm - 5:50pm HYS HYS1 01313.00
LAB Tu 6:00pm - 8:50pm HYS HYS1 01326.00
Course Requirements
This is a paired course with BIOL 1308-040. These courses are co-requisites and must be taken together.
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 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.
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 Prerequisites:
High school biology
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
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 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.
Student Learning Outcomes:
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:
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. Click here to view the Common Course Objectives.
Readings
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Lecture: Marieb Human Anatomy and Physiology, 12th ed. by Mastering Edition by Pearson (available First Day on Blackboard)
Lab: Lab manual available on blackboard. Safety eyewear that meets Z87.1 standards and closed-toed shoes are required.
Computer Access: All course materials will be located on Blackboard. All homework will be submitted online. Click here to access Blackboard.
Optional Free Apps:
- Nearpod – We will use this app/website for in-class quizzes. Bring post-it notes if you do not own a device that you can bring to class
- Remind- I will use this to text out information. I will also post all announcements on Blackboard. Click here to join the Remind text group and begin receiving messages.
Blackboard:
I will post all grades, lecture objectives, homework, and lab handouts on Blackboard. Please check this site on a daily basis for announcements and all needed materials. I will also send emails out via the Blackboard system. Please forward your ACC email address to your personal email.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Instructional Methodology: Lecture and Lab
This course will be taught in person for both lectures and labs but will require work to be done outside of class time. All course documents, power points, announcements, lab reports, online homework, and assessments will be done via the ACC Blackboard system. If you do not know how to log on to this system, please call the ACC help desk at 223-4636. The student is responsible for communicating with their professor and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.
Before Class:
- Read the assigned chapter in the syllabus
- Review PowerPoint and answer questions that are embedded in the PowerPoint
- Read over lab material
During Class:
- Take notes and complete nearpod quizzes
- Complete lab protocols. Record notes and observations.
After Class:
- Review your notes
- Submit Online HW by the posted due date
- Work on Extra Credit/Exam Reviews on topics for which you need extra practice
- Complete lab reports on Blackboard
Grading System:
Your final grade depends on the total number of points you accumulate from these sources.
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Source |
Number |
Points Each |
Total Points |
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Lecture Exam |
6* |
100 |
600 |
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Lab Exam |
5 |
50 |
250 |
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Lab Reports |
10 |
10 |
100 |
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Online homework |
10 |
10 |
100 |
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Nearpod Quizzes |
varies |
varies |
50 |
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Optional Extended Learning/Exam Reviews |
Student Choice*** |
Will vary |
Extra/ Alternative Credit |
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Total Points |
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1100 |
*A cumulative final exam may replace your lowest exam grade
***Students may receive extra points for completing various extended learning activities
FINAL GRADING SCALE:
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Letter Grade |
A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
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Final Point Total |
990-1100 |
880-989 |
770-879 |
660-769 |
Below 660 |
Explanation of grades
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Lecture Exams |
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Lecture Quizzes |
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Online HW |
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Optional Exam Reviews |
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Lab Exams |
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Lab Reports |
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COURSE POLICIES:
Attendance/Class Participation:
Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance are encouraged for maximum success of all students. If you are more than 15 minutes late to class, you will be counted absent. If you are absent more than 5 times, you will be withdrawn from the course. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. If a student must miss class because of illness or quarantine, this must be communicated to the instructor prior to the class to receive online/virtual options. Students who do not submit the student information sheet by the drop date will be dropped from the class.
Students are expected to be prepared for each lecture and lab class and to participate in all class activities. Students should expect to spend at least 2 hours outside of class for each hour spent in class in order to pass the course with a grade of C. More time may be needed to pass or to get a higher grade, depending on the background and preparation of the student coming into the course. Make sure you have enough time to accomplish your goals.
Exam Policy:
Exams will be taken in class on the posted days. Exams consist of 80 points from multiple choice/matching questions and 20 points from short answer/essay questions. You will only have ONE hour to complete your exam. You may not leave the room for any reason during your exam. If you arrive after the first person has completed their exam, you will not be permitted to start your exam. If you miss a lecture exam, you will take the final cumulative exam to replace your lowest/missed test score. There are no make-ups or retests. Exams are not released to students, but you may come by office hours to go over exam questions.
Late Work:
I accept NO late work. If you miss an assignment of any kind, you may complete extra credit activities to make up for missed points.
Lab Policies:
- You will be working in groups and should be able to work through lab materials as a group. However, post-lab reports are INDIVIDUAL assignments.
- Post-Lab questions, data, observations, and analysis will be completed and submitted through blackboard quizzes. You must be present for the lab to turn in the post-lab questions.
- You must wear closed-toe shoes and safety glasses to every lab unless directed otherwise by your instructor. Leave a pair of tennis shoes in your car!
- Lab practicals will be individual, completed in 60 minutes, and will consist of questions, data analysis, and procedures you experienced in the lab. Write everything down!
- There are no make-ups for missed labs or lab practical exams.
Course Subjects
Course Schedule: Dates are tentative and subject to change. Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class, emailed, posted as a Blackboard Announcement, and sent through Remind 101.
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Date |
Lecture |
Lab |
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Week 1: 1/21-1/23 |
Course Orientation Module 1: Orientation to the Human Body |
Mandatory Lab Safety Training Metric practice |
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Week 2: 1/27-1/30 |
Module 2: Chemistry of Life Exam Review |
Lab 1: pH Lab
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Week 3: 1/3-1/6 |
Exam 1 (2/3) Module 3: Cell Structure and Function |
Lab 2: Passive Transport
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Week 4: 2/10-2/13 |
Finish Module 3 Exam Review |
Lab Exam 1 (2/13)
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Week 5: 2/17-2/20 |
Exam 2 (2/17) Module 4:Tissues |
Lab 3: Microscope Use and Tissues |
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Week 6: 2/24-2/27 |
Module 5: The Integumentary System Module 6: The Skeletal System |
Lab 4: Integument and Skeletal System
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Week 7: 3/3-3/6 |
Finish Module 6 Exam Review |
Lab Exam 2 (3/6)
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Week 8: 3/10-3/213 |
Exam 3 (3/10) Module 7: The Muscular System |
Lab 5: Muscle Anatomy and EMG
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3/17-3/23 |
Spring Break – No Class |
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Week 9: 3/24-3/27 |
Finish Module 7 Module 8: Intro to the Nervous System |
Lab 6: Neural Tissue/PhysioEx |
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Week 10: 3/31-4/3 |
Finish Module 8 Exam Review |
Lab Exam 3 (4/3)
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Week 11: 4/7-4/10 |
Exam 4 (4/7) Module 9: Nervous System (CNS) |
Lab 7: Nervous System Anatomy |
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Week 12: 4/14-4/17 |
Module 9: Nervous System (PNS) |
Lab 8: Brain Dissection
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Week 13: 4/21-4/24 |
Module 9: Nervous System (ANS) Exam Review |
Lab Exam 4 (4/24)
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Week 14: 4/28-5/1 |
Exam 5 (4/28) Module 10: Special Senses |
Lab 9: Reflex Lab |
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Week 15: 5/5-5/8 |
Finish Module 10 Exam Review |
Lab 10: Eye Anatomy
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Week 16: 12/9-12/15 |
Exam 6 (5/12) Cumulative Final (5/14) |
Lab Exam 5 (5/15)
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Office Hours
T Th 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM SAC 1329
NOTEM T W Th 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM HYS 1204
NOTEM T W Th F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoom
NOTE Email awheeler@austincc.edu to schedule.Published: 01/20/2025 23:47:02