The study of human organ system structure and function.  Major themes and basic organizational levels will be presented.  The topics to be covered are chemistry basics, cytology, histology, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems.  Representative diseases/disorders are selected for each unit with pathophysiological processes discussed.  Three class hours and two hours of laboratory per week.  Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher.  Offered every Fall. 

       Instruction will be accomplished by means of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, laboratory exerises/experiments, dissections, and other applicable means.  Taking of notes in some form is highly recommended.  Science courses are very content rich and it is hard to get what you need if you rely on in-class memory alone.  I do not collect class notes for grading, but may ask to look at them if you are having problems. 

        No seats are assigned, so sit where YOU can see, hear and perform best.  A seat next to your friends may not qualify here - have the courage to give yourself an edge and maximize your own performance.  (Hint: Over the years I have found that the worst grades are almost always earned by people who constantly sit in the back few rows of the classroom when other seats were available.) 

COURSE GOALS (National Human Anatomy and Physiology Society)

Students who have completed this semester of the course should: be able to: 

• explain the basic concept of homeostasis and how homeostatic mechanisms apply to body systems.
• understand the scope of studies in anatomy and physiology and be able to use and understand descriptive anatomical and directional terminology.
• identify cellular structures and explain their respective functions.
• describe the basic tissues of the body and their location and explain their functions.
• identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of
• the integumentary system and describe the functions of the system.
• the skeletal system and explain their functional roles in osteogenesis, repair, and body movement.
• the muscular system and explain their functional roles in body movement, maintenance of posture, and heat production.
• the nervous system and explain their functional roles in communication,control, and integration.
• the eye and ear and explain their functional roles in vision, hearing and equilibrium. Students should also be able to identify and locate the receptors responsible for olfaction and gustation and briefly describe the physiology of smell and taste.

Note: Within Anatomy and Physiology II, and within each section of Anatomy and Physiology II, content may or may not be covered in the sequence presented here. Content topics may not be taught in single blocks, but may be integrated. Unifying themes, such as homeostasis, are emphasized throughout. 

• K.S. Saladin. Anatomy & Physiology, 4th ed.  McGraw-Hill, 2006
• C. Kasper. Lab Manual for Anatomy & Physiology I. MacMurrayCollege, 2006

• Mrs. Carol Kasper (Home Page has office hours, schedule, etc.) E-mail: carol.kasper@mac.edu  

    QUIZZES:  Announced or unannounced quizzes are possible at any time in class or lab.  These may take the form of questions to answer, diagrams to label, or case studies to analyze. 

       HOUR EXAMS:  These will be given during regular class periods.  Each exam will mainly target the in-class and text material covered since the previous exam but can also refer to earlier material and/or related laboratory exercises. The lowest of these exam grades will be dropped.  If you miss an exam for a nonapproved reason, this is automatically your drop grade. Any additional (approved) missed exam will be made up with an essay exam. (If you have any special educational requirements you must contact Disability Support Services for documentation before any accommodation can be instated.) 

       The FINAL comprehensive exam will be about half on material not covered on previous exams and about half on material from the rest of the semester. 
        NOTE: You must have AT LEAST 60% IN BOTH LAB AND LECTURE TO PASS THIS COURSE.  Your total percentage from lab and class work will determine your final grade. 

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION: 

     You are expected to be on time for class.  Please do not enter after class has begun.  It is disruptive and discourteous to the entire class to have people coming in at odd times. See Course Catalog - Student Responsibilities and The Maggie . 

      Poor class attendance interferes with class participation and performance on quizzes and examinations.  Attendance will be taken during both class and lab and will be applied to the Attendance portion of the grade.  An approved absence gives you the right to MAKE UP the material without penalty, NOT SKIP it.  This requires a note from Dr. Metcalf or the school nurse.  "Overslept, sister getting married, flat tire, sick",etc. are reasons, not approved absences - even though I may sympathize. (Hint: Students with the highest grades tend to be those who attend virtually all class sessions) 

       Athletic practice sessions NEVER outrank class.  The coaches know you will be late to practice on Lab days.  If you are in an approved athletic event which interferes with class, you are expected to MAKE UP the material/lab/test. 

        Participation includes appropriate in-class behavior and response when called upon plus productive activity and interaction in laboratory sessions.  Maturity and attitude will be considered in assigning points under this criterion.  Participation, attendance and chronic tardiness will be used to determine latitude on borderline grades.  This category also includes, but is not limited to, attendance, any homework assignments given and in-class review sessions. 

LABORATORY:

        You must be registered for a Laboratory Section along with the class.  Laboratories are periods are scheduled for approximately 2 hours and you are expected to be on time.  Instructions (and often quizzes) are given during the first few minutes and will not be repeated if you are late. 

       Unapproved lab absences:You may attend a later section ONCE, providing you get my permission FIRST.  If you are excessively late (my decision) or leave too early (again, my decision) you will not get attendance credit for that lab.  (Hint: Should you actually finish that early, help other students - a great way to insure your own understanding is to teach someone else!) 

       Lab grade points will come from Lab Reports or quizzes.  Since this course satisfies the requirement for a science course with laboratory, YOU CAN NOT PASS THIS COURSE IF YOU DO NOT PASS LAB, regardless of your other grades.  Grades for lab and lecture are kept separately but figured together for the final course grade. 

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS:

       Since I do not grade on a curve, everyone in the class can potentially get an A.  Go for it! 

        Academic dishonesty, in any form, will be taken seriously and can result in an F on a given assignment or in the course.  Refer to the Academic Dishonesty guidelines under College Policies in The Maggie . 

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

        You responsible for getting all materials (class notes, handouts, etc.) covered during any given  lclass orab period.  It would be a good idea to make arrangements with a classmate to take notes and pick up any handouts when you are absent. 

       You must respect other students' rights to learn and develop both inside and outside the classroom. Any behavior which compromises this right will be strongly discouraged. Violators will be asked to leave the class session (see The Maggie ). 

TEXTBOOK WEBSITE , provided by the text's publishers, provides study outlines, quizzes keyed to each chapter of the book (grades will NOT be recorded), interactive exercises, case studies, web links, as well as other features.  I highly recommend this supplement to improve your learning base and may sometimes assign required exercises from here. 

OTHER STUDENTS: Consider a "study buddy" or group of classmates to brainstorm with. They are suffering about the same growing pains as you are and each of you knows a little something that the others don't.  Practice positive synergy!  (Hint: If your are getting a D/F, do not study ONLY with otherD/F students.  If they aren't able to help themselves; they probably can't help you.) 

PEER TUTORS: Check with the Student Life about our peer tutor(s) for this class. 

STUDY SKILLS: The Learning Center is able to give or arrange guidance in study, note taking, and testing strategies to enhance your performance.  The price is right - the Learning Center's offerings are free to all MacMurray students. 

ONE-ON-ONE WITH INSTRUCTOR:  I will be available to answer questions during office hours as well as shortly before and after class.  Check the schedule on my Home Page or the one on my office door for other times I might be available.  Unless I have another obligation, we can work together just about any time I am here.  You may also E-mail me questions and I will answer.  carol.kasper@mac.edu