Course Syllabus

Summer 2024 | BIO-2012-VU01 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

In Person Class

Standard courses meet in person at CCV centers, typically once each week for the duration of the semester.

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.

Summer 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-VU01 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.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

We will access a variety of techniques to learn the material. Lecture material will include animations, videos, and PowerPoint visual aids, and we will also include group discussions, independent study (an optional Extra Credit Paper on a disease of your choice), homework assignments in the A&P Coloring Workbook Study Guide, and hands-on laboratory experiences. I encourage all students to talk to me concerning my teaching techniques so that we can work together to overcome any problem 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 teaching this material is that if it doesn’t make sense then I haven’t taught it 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

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 before each class. These assignments are worth a total of 135pts.

Lecture Exams: There will be 5 lecture exams that will consist of 50 multiple choice questions worth two points each. Lecture exams cover material presented and discussed in lecture (not lab material). The exams will be 75min long. Extra time will not be granted, even if you arrive late. Further discussion of the covered material will occur after the exam or new material with be discussed.

Laboratory Exercises: Must be completed by the end of the laboratory period.

Lab Exams: There will be 5 lab exams. They will consist of 25 multiple choice questions worth two points each. Lab exams will cover material from the lab (not lecture material).

In-Class Discussions: Each student will participate in all small group “Think, Pair, Share” events, and all large group discussions. 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 be prepared before coming to the class lecture. This means having read the appropriate chapter in the book, completed the appropriate study guide material (in the A&P Coloring Workbook Study Guide) for that chapter, and looked over and assimilated the information in the PowerPoint slides for that chapter so that you are prepared for the lecture during class. The PowerPoint slides represent a summary of each chapter and contain visual aids for comprehending the material. We will be referring to these visual aids during our discussions. Also, there are videos that are imbedded in most of the Canvas modules for each chapter. These videos will help you focus on the important material in each chapter. Outside of class, during your further studying, there are other resources in the modules to help. Check out 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 help guide your studying. Also, you must review the laboratory exercises and/or instruction sheets before coming to the lab to do the experiment or procedure. If you don’t keep up with the assignments and don’t spend time getting familiar with the material, you will not do well in the course.

Missing & 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.

Academic Integrity