Anatomy and Physiology - Mesa Public Schools



Anatomy and Physiology

Westwood High School in association with

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Tracy Blondis BIO160 Dual Enrollment

Office Hours: Daily Tutor-Time 7:30-8:00 am

After School by appointment

School Phone: 480-472-5602

Prof. Email: tlblondi@

Required Text for Lecture: Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine Marieb, Ninth Edition

Course Description: Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, & digestive system, etc.

Prerequisites: (BIO 181 with a grade of “C” or better) or (one year high school biology course with a grade of “C” or better). (CHM130 or higher numbered CHM prefixed course) or (one year of high school chemistry) suggested but not required.

BIO160 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Course Competencies

1. Describe and apply anatomical terminology

2. Describe multi-cellular organization

3. Distinguish and describe major tissue types

4. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system

5. Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system

6. Describe the structure and function of the muscular system

7. Describe the structure of function of the nervous systems.

8. Define homeostasis and describe specific examples for the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

9. Identify the structure, location, and regulation of the body’s various endocrine cells and glands.

10. Describe the functions of the body’s various hormones, and cite examples of disorders that result from their imbalance.

11. Describe the structures of the digestive system and how they function in digestion, absorption, and metabolism

12. Describe the structures and functions of the male and female reproducing systems, including gametogenesis

13. Describe the various stages of embryonic, fetal, and placental development.

14. Describe changes that occur during pregnancy, parturition, and lactation.

15. Describe the composition and function of blood, including formed elements

16. Describe the structures and functions of the lymphatic systems as well as the mechanisms of defense and immunity.

17. Describe the structures of the lymphatic systems as well as the mechanisms of defense and immunity.

18. Describe the structures of the respiratory system and how they accomplish ventilation, respiration, and gas transport.

19. Describe the structure of the urinary system and their involvement in the regulation of fluids, electrolytes, and nutrients.

20. Describe the regulation of water balance and the control and distribution of the ionic components of body fluids.

21. Explain the regulation of acid-base balance in the body and the complications of acidosis and alkalosis.

Mechanics of the Course:

Attendance: Attendance in a laboratory science class is crucial to learning. Missing a day puts you behind as you miss the information presented that day as well and the information needed to be prepared for the next school day. If you miss a day, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make arrangements to make up any work.

Do NOT go to Sweep on a test day! If you are late, HUSTLE! If swept, you must make up the test the same day or it will be considered a Zero or it may automatically be the test you are allowed to drop once in a semester. Be careful; be wise; be on time.

Grading Policy: The final grade for this course will be a combination of your lecture and lab scores.

Lecture Scores:

Lecture Exams: There will be regular exams given in throughout each semester. You are allowed to DROP YOUR LOWEST LECTURE EXAM SCORE; ONE PER SEMESTER . It will not count in your grade.

Final Exam: The final Exam is comprehensive covering all course material. The Final Exam score will NOT be dropped. There is NO EARLY, LATE OR MAKEUP FINAL EXAM.*

Quizzes: Several short quizzes covering recent lecture material will be given in class regularly to ensure that you are keeping up with material. Lecture quizzes are given at the beginning of class.

Assignments: Lecture assignments are handed out regularly in class and are expected at the start of class when due, afterwards they are considered “late.” Late assignments are accepted up to one week after they are due, with a 30% deduction for being late. No late assignments will be handed out on or past their due date.

Course Grade: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

A 100-90% Lecture Exams 50%

B 89-80% Final Exam 10%

C 79-70% Quizzes 10%

D 69-60% Class work 10%

F 0-59% Homework 15%

Special Projects 5%

Academic Dishonesty/Disruptions: Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. This includes cheating or copying answers on tests, quizzes or “individual” assignments or allowing others to cheat or copy your work. Communicating the questions, answers or content of tests or quizzes from the course section to another before all students have completed it is considered “cheating.” Use or handling of a cell phone during a test or quiz is considered “cheating.” Taking or copying the content or answers of any test or quiz without authorization is considered “cheating.” Any student who is caught cheating will receive a zero for that score. Cheating may result in a removal from the course with a failing grade.

Disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated. Students who are disruptive or create a negative or dangerous learning environment for others will receive one verbal warning from the instructor. If the negative behavior continues

Use of Human and Animal Material in Lab: This course focuses on anatomy and physiology of the human body. To provide students with a well-rounded education regarding the cells, tissues, organs and processes of the body, we use variety of human and animal materials including cadavers, tissue sections, human bones, animal brains, hearts, eyes, and while pigs in addition to a variety of plastic models and computer programs such as ADAM.

Though the use of human and animal organs in beneficial in the learning process, it is understandable that some students may not want to handle human or animal organs for religious or other personal reasons. Students who object are not required to handle such materials, but are still required to attend all labs and take quizzes and exams. In addition, students who object to handling these materials should meet with their instructor early (within the first week) in the semester to discuss the matter and, if needed, arrange alternative assignments.

Technology: Please TURN OFF your cell phones in class – they are a distraction to other students and myself. Cell phone handling or use during a test or quiz will result in a zero for that test or quiz – this is your only warning.

Expectations: What are the expectations of a student taking this class?

Understand that this is a first-year college-level science course. It is expected that you have passed the prerequisite biology course and that you are familiar with the basics of biology, the cell, the chemistry of the cell and some genetics. Those are the formal expectation; however, I have my own simple expectations as well.

1. Students are expected to be on time for class.

2. Students should prepare for the lecture topic of the day by reviewing previous notes and reading the day’s material ahead of time.

3. Students should be alert in class and ask questions if they do not understand material being discussed. If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain the material for that day as soon as possible.

4. Students should know how to use the textbook as a reference, including in lab, and be able to read and comprehend it.

5. Students are responsible for knowing what assignments are due and submitting them on time.

6. Students would use lab time wisely; lab time is for studying anatomical models and specimens. Most lab assignments from the lab are to be done at home – they are homework. Use lab time for studying lab materials and for group interaction and studying

What should the students expect from the professor of this class?

1. As the instructor of this class, it is my primary responsibility to organize and present course material and evaluate student performance.

2. I will present detailed explanations and discussions of the topics listed in the official Maricopa District Course Competencies.

3. I will discuss underlying theories and relationships and help put basic course material into perspective.

4. I will present material in an organized manner.

5. I am available for general guidance, review of class material and grades outside of class or by appointment.

6. I will advise students and help with study skills and test preparation on a one-on-one basis if needed.

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