Biology 201 – Anatomy and Physiology

Biology 201 – Anatomy and Physiology
Lecture Section 30159; TR 11:30 – 12:45; DB-224
Lab Section 31065; T 8:00 – 10:50; DB-109
Lab Section 34559; R 8:00 – 10:50; DB-109
Instructor
Dr. Patricia Finkenstadt
Dalby Building 209
602.285.7108
patricia.finkenstadt@pcmail.maricopa.edu
Office Hours
Monday/Wednesday 2:00 – 3:00; Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 – 2:00; or by appointment
Course Objectives
Students will explore the structure and function of the human body with particular emphasis on
the importance of homeostasis in the functioning of the various organ systems.
Resources
Required text:
Zao et al. PhysioEx 8.0 for A&P: Laboratory Simulations in Physiology.
Reference texts (choose one):
Saladin. Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function.
OR
Marieb. Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Note: In general, any Human Anatomy and Physiology textbook published LATER THAN
2005 and MORE THAN 1000 pages will be sufficient for this course. If you are
unsure about the appropriateness of your book, ask.
Lecture and Laboratory notes:
PowerPoint files and other materials for lecture and laboratory can be obtained in
advance at
(http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/biology/pfinkenstadt/BIO201/BIO201.html).
It is essential that you preview all lecture and lab notes in advance. Lecture
review questions are provided at the end of each unit. It is HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED you answer these review questions in writing before any
quizzes or examinations. Audio files (MP3 format) will be available for
download after each lecture. Links to interactive labeling exercises are
provided for each laboratory unit.
LessonBuilder study guides:
For each system covered in lecture, an accompanying on-line study guide is
available (URL address above, click on LB for each unit). The study guide
may include any or all of the following: written information, animations, quiz
questions, labeling exercises, flash cards, or puzzles. It is HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED you read and perform all exercises in the study guides
before any quizzes or examinations.

Assignment Policies
Late assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date indicated.
Late assignments will be accepted, but for each day (or part of a day) it is late, five points will be
deducted from the total number of points available for that assignment (up to half of the total
credit). No assignments will be accepted after the last day of class.
Missed exams: If you must miss an exam or practical, prior notice (at least 7 days)
must be given and only those absences that are excused will be allowed to be made up. Makeup
exams or practicals will only be given BEFORE the exam date (not after) and may be
essay or given orally at my discretion. There are NO make-up quizzes.
Format: All assignments turned in must be typed, double-spaced, and in a 12-point
font unless otherwise indicated. Although this is not an English class, excellent communication
skills are essential in every field; spell-check your work, check your grammar and cite your
sources in the text AND reference your sources on a “Works Cited” page. Plagiarized or
incorrectly cited work will be given an immediate “0”; if you have any questions about
appropriate citations, ask BEFORE you turn in your assignment.
E-mail: Written assignments may be e-mailed to me in Word format. However, if you do
not receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 24 hours, it is in your best interest to confirm
that I have received it and that it is in a readable and acceptable form.
Attendance
Attendance in lecture and laboratory is mandatory (and necessary for adequate performance in
the class). An attendance sheet will be circulated at the beginning of each class. You must
personally sign this sheet (your friend or table mate may NOT sign you in!) Non-excused
absences totaling a week of consecutive lecture or more than one consecutive lab meeting may
result in your withdrawal from the class or a failing grade for the semester. It is your
responsibility to initiate a withdrawal from the class. Failure to do so may result in a failing
grade for the semester.
Preparation
It is your responsibility to be prepared for every class meeting. This includes, but is not limited
to, reviewing the course schedule for topic and due date information, previewing the note
packet, reading the appropriate chapters in the textbook, completing assignments, and bringing
all necessary materials (notes and writing implements).
Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in accordance with college policy
and may result in Security intervention. Disruptive behavior includes (but is not limited to) the
harassment of other students or the instructor and inappropriate or unsafe activities with respect
to other students, the instructor or supplies. Ringing or vibrating cell phones or pagers and
text messaging are considered disruptive to both the instructor and the entire class. Cell
phones are to be SHUT OFF and put away (NOT on the desk) before every class. If a cell
phone or pager rings, audibly vibrates or is otherwise disruptive during lecture, you may be
asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class time and automatically lose up to
five points. Alternatively, the phone may be confiscated for the remainder of the class
time and you may be given a written assignment. Failure to complete this assignment may
result in a loss of points. Repeated disruptions may result in additional penalties. If a cell
phone or pager rings, audibly vibrates or is otherwise disruptive during any exam or
quiz, you may receive a failing grade on that assessment.

Grading
Grades will be determined by performance on examinations, quizzes, projects and laboratory
work.
Examinations: There will be five in-semester examinations and one comprehensive final.
Exam dates are indicated on the following course schedule. Although the in-semester exams
will not be comprehensive, it is expected that you have an understanding of information covered
in previous units. See above for missed exam policy. You will be given an opportunity to review
your exam and discuss your performance with your instructor within one week of the scheduled
exam. Any discrepancies or disputes must be brought to the attention of the instructor at this
time. Justification for a dispute may need to be submitted in writing. All exams must remain in
the possession of the instructor. Failure to abide by this policy may result in a “0” on that exam.
Final Examination: One two-hour mandatory comprehensive final examination will be
given during the Final Exam period. Your score on this exam may replace ONE in-semester
exam grade. You may not replace a grade on an exam that was the result of an academic
integrity violation.
Lecture Quizzes: Twelve 10-point, 8-minute quizzes will be given at the beginning of
each non-exam Thursday lecture period (as indicated by a☺ on the course schedule). If you
are late for class, you will receive a “0” on the quiz. There are NO makeup quizzes – no
exceptions. These quizzes will cover recent lectures and readings; the best NINE will count
towards your final grade. These quizzes are designed to ensure that you are studying the
correct material and will cover basic material. (If you have regularly attended lecture, kept up on
your reading, completed the appropriate sections of the on-line study guide and reviewed the
material (in other words: STUDIED REGULARLY), you should have no problems.)
Miscellaneous Projects: Periodically throughout the semester, lab or lecture projects may
be assigned. These may be group or solo projects, may involve oral presentations or written
papers and may be allotted in-class time for completion. Details on these assignments will be
provided at a later date.
Laboratory Work: Labs are once a week and many will build upon previous labs.
Therefore, it is essential that you attend every lab session. Phoenix College utilizes cadavers
and animal dissections as a part of this course. If you anticipate a problem with the use of these
materials, please see me immediately. Your lab grade will comprise ~30% of your final grade in
this class. Correct spelling is essential in the allied medical fields; therefore, for each misspelled
word on a practical, ½ point will be deducted.
PhysioEx and BioPac: Exercises utilizing PhysioEx and BioPac software and hardware
will be performed in and out of class throughout the semester. All worksheets are to be turned
in on the due date (indicated by a ♣ on the course schedule). See above for late assignment
policies.
Laboratory Practicals: Four lab practicals will be given during the semester. These dates
are indicated on the course schedule. See above for missed exam policies.
Your final grade will be based on the percentage of points you earn as follows:
90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B or better
70% - 79% C or better
60% - 69% D or better
0% - 59% F

Point Distribution
Examinations 5 x ~100 ~500
Lecture Quizzes 9 x 10 90
PhysioEx/BioPac Worksheets ~ 50
Lab Practicals 2 x 50, 1 x 100, 1 x 70 270
Miscellaneous Projects ~100
Total: ~1010
Academic Integrity Policy
Any student cheating on or plagiarizing any assignment will receive an “F” on that assignment
and may be reported for disciplinary action. Any assignment assigned a failing grade as a result
of academic integrity violation MAY NOT be made up at any time. According to the 2009 - 2010
Phoenix College Student Handbook, plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of
paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without
full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared
by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
Cheating includes (but is not limited to) unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, exams, or
use of unauthorized sources on any assignment.
Disability Services
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) coordinates services which will ensure equal access to
college programs for students with disabilities. Services include interpreting for the deaf/hard of
hearing, note taking, reading, scribing, adaptive technology, testing accommodations,
alternative text formatting, and special seating arrangements. Some classroom
accommodations such as interpreting services, audio taped texts and handouts, enlarged print
and Braille materials require preparation time. Any student who has specific physical,
psychiatric or learning disabilities and requires accommodations, please inform me as soon as
possible so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Students with disabilities are
encouraged to contact the DRC prior to registration and provide necessary documentation as
needed. All disability-related information provided to the DRC remains confidential. The DRC is
located in the Learning Center Building.

Course Schedule*
Week Lecture Topic Lab Topic
1 Day 1 Introduction NO Lab – MLK, Jr. Day
☺Day 2 Life and Homeostasis
2 Day 1 The Plasma Membrane Axial Skeleton
☺Day 2 The Plasma Membrane / Transport
3 Day 1 Membrane Transport Axial Skeleton
☺Day 2 Tissues and Organ Systems
4 Day 1 Lecture Exam One ☼ Practical One (50pts)
☺Day 2 The Integumentary System
5 Day 1 The Integumentary System NO Lab – President’s Day
☺Day 2 The Integumentary System
6 Day 1 The Skeletal System Appendicular Skeleton
☺Day 2 The Skeletal System
7 Day 1 The Skeletal System Appendicular Skeleton
Day 2 Lecture Exam Two
8 Day 1 Joints Practical Two (50pts)
☺Day 2 The Muscular System
9 Day 1 NO Lecture – Spring Break NO Lab – Spring Break
Day 2 NO Lecture – Spring Break
10 Day 1 The Muscular System ♣ Muscular System
☺Day 2 The Muscular System
11 Day 1 The Muscular System Muscular System
☺Day 2 The Nervous System
12 Day 1 Lecture Exam Three Muscular System
☺Day 2 The Nervous System
13 Day 1 The Nervous System ♣ Practical Three (100pts)
☺Day 2 The Nervous System
* All dates and topics on this schedule are subject to change.
☺ Indicates quiz date.
♣ Indicates PhysioEx or BioPac worksheet due date.
☼ Indicates Project due date.

Course Schedule*
Week Lecture Topic Lab Topic
14 Day 1 The Nervous System Nervous System
☺Day 2 The Nervous System
15 Day 1 Lecture Exam Four ☼ Nervous System
☺Day 2 The Special Senses
16 Day 1 The Special Senses ♣ ☼ Practical Four (70pts)
Day 2 Lecture Exam Five
17 Comprehensive Final Exam NO LABS – Finals Week
* All dates and topics on this schedule are subject to change.
☺ Indicates lecture quiz date.
♣ Indicates PhysioEx or BioPac worksheet due date.
☼ Indicates Project due date.

Lab Schedule*
Week Topic
1 NO LABS – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2 Introduction
Syllabus / Lab Policies
Axial Skeleton
Skull
Scavenger Hunt (Due in lab Week 4)
Homework: Finish Scavenger Hunt
3 Axial Skeleton
Thoracic Cage
Vertebral Column
4 Lab Practical One (50 points)
Scavenger Hunt Due
5 NO LABS – President’s Day
6 Appendicular Skeleton
Pectoral Girdle
Upper Limbs
7 Appendicular Skeleton
Pelvic Girdle
Lower Limbs
Review for Lab Practical
8 Lab Practical Two (50 points)
Homework: PhysioEx Worksheets (due in lab Week 10)
Exercise 2: Activities 1 - 7
9 NO LABS – Spring Break
10 Muscular System
Muscle Actions
Trunk and Scapular Muscles
Cadaver
PhysioEx Worksheets Due
11 Muscular System
Upper Limb Muscles
Cadaver
BioPac (Worksheets due in lab Week 13)
Electromyography I: Standard and Integrated EMG
Homework: Finish Bio Pac Worksheets
* All dates and topics on this schedule are subject to change.

Lab Schedule*
Week Topic
12 Muscular System
Lower Limb Muscles
Cadaver
Review for lab practical
Homework: Finish Bio Pac Worksheets
13 Lab Practical Three (100 points)
BioPac Worksheets Due
14 Nervous System
Brain Dissection
Eye Dissection
Cranial Nerves Pre-Lab (Due in lab Week 15)
PhysioEx (Worksheets due in lab Week 16)
Exercise 3: Activities 1 - 8
Homework: Cranial Nerve Pre-Lab
Finish PhysioEx Worksheets
15 Nervous System
Cranial Nerves
Review for lab practical
Homework: Cranial Nerve Worksheet (Due in lab Week 16)
Finish PhysioEx Worksheets
16 Lab Practical Four (70 points)
Cranial Nerves Worksheet Due
PhysioEx Worksheets Due
* All dates and topics on this schedule are subject to change.

Syllabus Acknowledgement and Agreement
Please initial your acknowledgement of the following statements; then print and sign your name
to the agreement statement.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class – being late means losing points. _____
Preparation for every class is a requirement – this means I will read my notes and textbook
chapters BEFORE each class meeting. _____
All exams must remain in the possession of the instructor. _____
The final exam is mandatory and comprehensive. _____
Lab assignments utilize human specimens – I do not anticipate any problems with this. _____
There are no make-up quizzes – being late to class means I may miss the quiz. _____
All make-up lecture exams or lab practicals must be arranged at least 7 days in advance. _____
I will check the course website at least once a week. _____
All submitted work must be appropriately referenced and cited. _____
Laboratories are scheduled for 2 hours and 50 minutes; therefore, I expect to be in class 2
hours and 50 minutes. _____
I am enrolled in a face-to-face lecture AND lab this semester. _____
By signing below, I agree that…
… I am a dedicated learner and will take responsibility for my success in this course.
… I will come prepared every day, complete all assignments in a timely manner, and treat my
instructor and classmates with respect.
… I have received a syllabus and understand and agree to abide by the policies, both written
and implied.
… I will not knowingly receive or give unauthorized assistance to past, present or future
classmates on examinations, quizzes, and homework, and I will not condone the cheating of
others.
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