This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the structures and functions of endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems.  Representative diseases/disorders are selected for each unit with pathophysiological processes discussed.  Three class hours and two hours of laboratory per week.  Prerequisite: Bio 320 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I).  Offered every Spring. 

Instruction will be accomplished by means of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, laboratory exercises/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 retain all you need to 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. That seat next to your friends may not qualify - 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 usually earned by people who constantly sit in the back few rows of the classroom.) 

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

· dentify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of 

   o the endocrine system and explain the functional roles of their respective hormones in communication, control, and integration; 

   o the cardiovascular system and explain their functional roles in transport and hemodynamics; 

   o the lymphatic system and explain their functional roles in fluid dynamics and immunity; 

   o the respiratory system and explain their functional roles in breathing/ventilation and in the processes of external and internal respiration; 

   o the digestive system and explain their functional roles in digestion, absorption, nutrition, metabolism, excretion and elimination; 

   o the urinary system and explain their functional roles; 

   o the reproductive system and explain their functional roles in reproduction and inheritance. 

· identify and describe the physiology of the homeostatic mechanisms that control fluid electrolyte and acid base balance. 

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. 

REQUIRED TEXTS

• K.S. Saladin, Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function,  4th ed., McGraw-Hill
• K.S. Saladin, Lab Manual for Anatomy & Physiology 4th ed . McGraw-Hill, 2006

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

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. 

ASSIGNMENTS: 

• Any homework assignments given.
• Research some topic of anat./phys. dysfunction, bioethical issue, or medical procedure applying to the chapters covered this semester and write a short paper on it. (5 pts - 5 reliable sources cited,  10 pts - normal vs abnormal state/condition distinguished, technique or controversy explained, 5 - pts results/conclusions, 5 pts - proper spelling, grammar and punctuation).  You must have your topic approved by me BEFORE midterm.

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION: 

You are expected to be on time for class.  Please do not enter after the room door is shut.  If you must leave for some   reason during the class, take a seat in the front when you return. It is disruptive and discourteous to the entire class to have people coming in and out 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 used to determine borderline grades.An approved absence gives you the right to MAKE UP the material without penalty, NOT SKIP it.  This requires a note from a physician, Dr. Metcalf or the school nurse.  "Overslept, sister getting married, flat tire, sick", etc. are reasons, not approved absences - even though I may sympathize. Use your "freebies" wisely.  (Hint: Students with the highest grades tend to be those who rarely even use the "freebies.") 

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.  Laboratory periods are periods are scheduled for approximately 2 hours and you are expected to be on time.  Instructions (and often quizzes) are given at the beginning and will not be repeated if you are late. 

Unapproved lab absences: If you are excessively late or leave excessively early (my call), you will not get attendance credit for that lab. (Hint: Should you actually finish that early, help other students - the best way to insure your own understanding is to teach someone else!) 

NOTE: YOU CANNOT PASS THIS COURSE IF YOU DO NOT PASS LAB, REGARDLESS OF YOUR OTHER GRADES.  Lab grade points will come from Lab Reports and quizzes.  If you have at least 60% in lab, your total percentage from lab and class work will be figured together to determine your final grade. 

Since I do not grade on a curve, everyone in the class can potentially get an A, just as you can all potentially get F's.  The ball is in your court.  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 class or lab period.  I will not chase you down to make sure you have them. This is part of what we mean by "taking ownership of your education." 

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. 

All classroom buildings are   smoke free facilities. This includes use of tobacco in ANY form. All pagers   and cell phones are to be turned OFF during class and lab. No headphones are to be worn during either class or lab sessions.  Violators will be asked to leave the class session (see The Maggie ). 

OTHER STUDENTS: Consider a "study buddy" or group of classmates to brain storm 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 you are getting a D/F, do not study only with other D/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: Ms. Lori Pahde in the LearningCenter is able to give or arrange guidance in study, note taking, and testing strategies to enhance your performance.  The price is right- the LearningCenter'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 be glad to answer.  carol.kasper@mac.edu