Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | BIO-2012-VU02H - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Hybrid Class

Hybrid courses combine online instruction with limited in-person meetings throughout the semester. Hybrid courses can take place in standard or accelerated formats.

Faculty

Gary Ciambrone
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Jennifer Guarino

General Education Requirements

VSCS Natural Science

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This is the second semester of a two-semester course that examines the structure and functions of the human body emphasizing and building upon the concepts learned in Human Anatomy & Physiology I. Topics include special senses, endocrine system, blood, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system and reproductive system. The course includes a lab. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology I.

Essential Objectives

1. Examine and explain the function of the special senses, including taste, hearing, equilibrium and sight.
2. Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the major endocrine glands and discuss their associated hormones, and the mechanisms involved in their regulation.
3. Discuss the composition of blood and the role of each of its components and be able to explain the fundamentals of immunity.
4. Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy and the physiology of the regulation of the cardiovascular system.
5. Identify the gross and microscopic anatomical components of the respiratory system and be able to describe the physiology of the regulatory mechanisms of this system.
6. Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the digestive system and understand nutrient digestion and absorption of food components.
7. Understand and explain the gross and microscopic anatomical components of the urinary system, including its role in fluid and electrolyte balance.
8. Identify the gross and microscopic anatomical components of the reproductive system, reproductive hormones and their effects on reproductive function as well as on general body structure and metabolism.
9. Describe diseased states and how they impact different organ systems.
10. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating and applying quantitative data and information.
11. Explain how knowledge created in the natural sciences has contributed to the creation, maintenance and dismantling of social inequalities and discuss the impacts of diversity and inclusion on scientific research and practice.
Lab Objectives:
1. Apply knowledge of the scientific method to:
a. formulate and evaluate real-world scientific questions;
b. ethically plan and implement accurate data collection;
c. analyze and evaluate data;
d. generate conclusions based on analysis and justify claims with evidence;
e. integrate the related work of other scientists; and
f. propose ideas for further inquiry.
2. Communicate findings in a format appropriate to the discipline and type of investigation, such as a laboratory notebook, laboratory report, observational study, field investigation report, poster, or presentation using appropriate evidence to support these findings.
3. Understand the structure and purpose of peer-reviewed publications.
4. Complete labs in the following areas: function of the senses, endocrine system, blood, cardiovascular system (including the heart and blood vessels), lymphatic system and immune function, respiratory system, digestive system, renal physiology, reproductive system, and fluid and electrolyte balance.
5. Evaluate scientific information for validity, accuracy, reliability, and methodology.
6. Identify and follow lab safety techniques that are aligned with CCV’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Safety Agreements, and chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Spring 2024 textbook details will be available on 2023-11-06. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

BIO-2012-VU02H Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

We will access a variety of techniques to learn the material. These will include online activities, animations, videos, PowerPoint visual aids, and we will also include group discussions, and in-person laboratory sessions. I encourage all students to talk to me concerning any of these activities so that we can work together to overcome any problems that you may experience while learning this material. Two-way communication is vital so that you get the explanation that you need for your success. My motto while facilitating this material is that if it doesn’t make sense then it hasn’t been presented correctly. Physiology has to make intuitive sense and be logical because it’s a science. And always remember that the only question that is stupid is the one that was never asked!

Evaluation Criteria

The Ice Breaker Activity: Week 1 module only (100 pts.) See syllabus for details

Assignments: Textbook chapters, chapter notes (provided by me) and PowerPoint slides must be read & studied before class. Homework assignments, consisting of filling out Study Guide Coloring Book sections, need to be completed and recorded by me on their due dates (which will always be Thursdays) before each class. These assignments are worth a total of 135pts.

Physiology Exams: There will be 5 physiology exams that will consist of approx. 50 multiple choice questions worth two points each. Physiology exams mostly cover material presented in the PowerPoint slides and to a lesser degree, in the book. The exams will be 75min long.

Lab/Anatomy Exams: There will be 5 lab/anatomy exams. They will consist of approx. 25 multiple choice questions worth two points each. Lab/anatomy exams will cover anatomical material and material from the in-person labs. These exams will be 50-64min long.

In-Person Laboratory Meetings: All students must attend all in-person labs and participate as much as possible in the labs. All labs are held in Room 405 in the Winooski campus building. Labs will be on every Thursday beginning on 1/25/2024. Attendance will be taken during these sessions. What is covered in each lab can be found in the Canvas modules for the week the lab is in. Also, all lecture and lab exams will be given in-person during these meetings. And, during each meeting you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the study topic of that week.

Q&A Discussions: Starting in the Week 2 module, there will be discussion sections in all the rest of the modules. These sections are for you to use at your discretion, if you have a question about something or anything that you don’t understand in the course. You will not be required to ask any questions and you won’t receive any points for asking questions. I will monitor these sections and get back to you with an answer as quickly as possible. I set this up so that everyone can get the most correct information as possible from just this one source. Everyone will benefit from everyone’s questions. However, if you just want to send me an email with your question, that works also.

In-Class Discussions: Each student will participate in all small group “Think, Pair, Share” events, and all large group discussions which will occur on Thurs. in the lab. There will be 5 discussions, each worth 20pts.

Extra Credit Project: All students will have the opportunity to do an extra credit paper on the disease of their choice. This paper will be worth 5% of the total grade and will be able to improve your overall grade by half a grade level.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

How do you succeed in this course? The most important thing is to properly pace yourself, and not get overwhelmed at the beginning. This means first watching the videos that are imbedded in the Canvas modules. These videos will help you focus on the important material in each chapter. Then go back in and begin studying and assimilating the material from the PowerPoint presentations, using the Study Focal Points and the Notes on Chapters, that are present for each chapter in the modules. Use these focal points and notes to guide your studying. Next, use the textbook as a reference to read various areas of the chapter you are studying that don’t quite make sense from just watching the videos and looking at the PowerPoint materials. In addition, to succeed, you must complete the appropriate online activities, and contribute to any and all discussions. It’s all about spending the appropriate amount of time getting familiar with the material, and asking many questions.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Late Work Policy:

For all assignments, exams, online activities, discussions, and any other materials that are graded and have a due date, submitting them late will result in a grade of zero. The following circumstances will allow you to submit those materials up to 1 week late, however, you must contact me within 24hrs of the circumstance (and sometimes this may include a doctor’s note) in order to qualify for the extension.

1. Death in the family
2. Significant illness (you will have to produce a doctor’s note to be able to submit the material late).
3. Car accident with injury
4. Family emergency other than a death
5. Other unforeseen circumstances as they arise

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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