SYLLABUS

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 145)

Fall Semester 2017

Class Number: 71194 Instructor Name: Andrea Dunning

Class times: Monday, 6:30-9:40 pm Instructor Email: adunning@palomar.edu

Class location: ESC-700 Instructor Phone: (760) 410-8398

Monday-Thursday I will respond to emails within 24 hours. Emails received Friday-Sunday will
likely not be returned until Monday.

Office Hours: Tuesday, 12:40-1:10 pm Office Hours Location: ESC-401B

Additional office hours available by request

Course Description: Introduction to the structure and function of human body systems in
health and disease.

This course is intended as an entry level science course. Not recommended for those
intending to take BIOL 105, 106, 210, 211. This course does NOT meet the physiology
requirements for entry into the Palomar Collage Nursing Program. Instead, it is designed to
meet the requirements of those students whose interest is in EMS, Paramedic, or other similar
programs. Not open to students with prior credit in BIOL 210 or 211 (ZOO 200, 203, or 205).

Basic Skills Requirements: Appropriate Language and/or Computational Skills

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Objective: Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to:

1. Explain the chemical and physical principles and properties common to all life forms;
2. Analyze the organization and integration of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
within the body;
3. Differentiate concepts of anatomy and physiology while being able to integrate the
concepts of form and function;
4. Analyze foundational concepts of human structure and function;
5. Progress to advanced course work in the areas of anatomy and physiology; and
6. Explain and define basic terminology related to human anatomy and physiology.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Body organization: Proper application of directional and regional terminology to describe
anatomical features
Gross anatomy: Detailed comprehension of the gross anatomy of the organ systems
 Histology: Basic organization of histology, specifically similarities between tissue level
organization of various organ systems
Homeostasis: Comprehension of homeostatic relationships and regulation within and
amongst the major organs
System function: Relationship between structure(s) and function of the eleven organ
systems

Course Work:
Exams: There will be 5 exams, each worth 100 points. Material covered will include
everything covered in lecture since the previous exam.
Individual/Pair Project: A project will be assigned, to be completed individually or in
groups of no more than 2 students. Topics will be selected in class at the time of
assignment and are subject to instructor approval. Students will be required to present
their projects to the class.
Quizzes (extra credit): There will be 5 quizzes given randomly throughout the
semester at the beginning of class. Each quiz will be worth 10 points and will be added
to the students overall point total for the semester. Quiz content will include recently
covered material and/or required reading for future content.
Grade distribution
o Exams 500 points total
o Individual/Pair Project 100 points
o Quizzes (extra credit) 50 points total
o Total points possible: 600 points (not counting extra credit)

A = 540-600 points B = 480-539 points C = 420-479 points

D = 360-419 points F = Below 360 points

Course Materials: Introduction to the Human Body, 10th edition, by Gerard Tortora &
Bryan Derrickson; John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated (ISBN: 9781119036227 (binder ready
version), 9781118583180 (hardcover or e-book)). Older editions will also suffice.

Online Resources: Canvas course page

Academic Resources: Palomar College offers life science tutoring at the STEM Center:
https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/tutoringservices/

Important Dates:
August 21: First class session
September 4: Last day to add, drop with no notation on record, or qualify for a
refund or waiver
October 14: Last day to drop with a W grade
December 11: Last class session
After October 14, no drops are allowed. An evaluative grade (A, B, C, D, F) will be given.

Final exam is December 11 (last class session)

Attendance Policy:

Only students who are officially registered with this course may participate in the
course. If you are given a permission code to add this class, you must officially add
the class prior to the next class meeting. If you have difficulty using the colleges
computerized enrollment system to add, please notify me immediately. Under no
circumstances will students be allowed to add after the official deadline.
Attendance will be taken. It is your responsibility to make sure that you are marked
as present.
In the event you cannot attend a class please inform the instructor in writing as to
the reason. The absence will be counted as unexcused in case of non-existing
and/or incomplete documentation of the reason(s) for the absence.
Palomar College policy states that you may be dropped from a course for excessive
absences if they equal an amount greater than one week of classes.

Academic Integrity:

Students are expected to follow Palomar College standards for academic integrity
(http://www2.palomar.edu/pages/studentaffairs/home/policies/academic-integrity/).
Cheating: There will be no communication of any kind between students during an
exam. On test days, all personal items (except pencils and erasers) will be left at the
front of the room.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism means copying someone elses work and not stating that
fact. Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to the following.
o Submitting work, either in part or whole, completed by another;
o Omitting citations for ideas, statements, facts, or conclusions which belong to
another;
o Omitting quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it be a
paragraph, sentence, or part thereof;
o Close and lengthy paraphrasing of the writing or work of another, with or without
acknowledgment; and
o Submitting papers purchased from research companies (or downloaded from
electronic sources) as ones own work.
Any violations will result in actions taken against the parties involved and will be
reported to the Office of Student Affairs. Consequences include receiving no credit
for the assignment or an F in the class.
Disclosure of Disabilities to Instructors/Staff: If you have specific disabilities and require
special accommodations, please let me know right away. DRC (Disabilities Resource
Center) will, upon request, inform faculty/staff about functional and/or educational
limitations and about recommended accommodations. http://www2.palomar.edu/pages/drc/

Student Behavior & Conduct:

Students are expected to abide by the Palomar College Standards of Student

Conduct (https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/studentaffairs/home/policies/).
Please turn off all communication devices during class.
To maintain a harmonious learning environment, disruptive behavior is not
welcome.

Diversity: We at Palomar College take pride in our gender, sexual, religious, ethnic, and
racial diversity. We do not tolerate hatred of any kind on campus. Be polite to your
classmates.

Tentative schedule:

Week (Date) Lecture Topic Chapter(s)

Week 1 (8/21) Organization of the Human Body, Chemistry 1, 2
Week 2 (8/28) Cells, Tissues 3, 4
Week 3 (9/4) Holiday No class No class
Week 4 (9/11) Exam 1 1, 2, 3, 4 (on exam)
Integumentary System 5
Week 5 (9/18) Skeletal System, Axial Skeleton, Joints 6, 7
Week 6 (9/25) Appendicular Skeleton, Muscular System 6, 7, 8
Week 7 (10/2) Exam 2 5, 6, 7, 8 (on exam)
Nervous Tissue 9
Week 8 (10/9) Central Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System 10, 11
Week 9 (10/16) Somatic Senses, Endocrine System 12, 13
Week 10 (10/23) Exam 3 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (on exam)
Cardiovascular System: Blood 14
Individual/Pair project assigned
Week 11 (10/30) Cardiovascular System: Heart, Blood Vessels & 15, 16
Circulation
Week 12 (11/6) Lymphatic System, Respiratory System 17, 18
Week 13 (11/13) Exam 4 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (on exam)
Digestive System 19
Week 14 (11/20) Holiday No class No class
Week 15 (11/27) Urinary System; Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Balance 21, 22
Week 16 (12/4) The Reproductive System, Development & Inheritance 23, 24
Week 17 (12/11) Individual/Pair project presentations
Exam 5 (Final Exam) 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 (on exam)