Syllabus and Schedule

Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2223
Credit Hours: 3

Instructor Contact Information

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Office Hours

I will be available for office hours each week at the times below in [office location]:

• Mondays 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. CST
• Wednesdays 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. CST

You may use this time to discuss grades, assignments, or course content. To meet virtually, click the video conferencing tool link below; you may use a webcam, microphone, or chat. Additional virtual meetings can be scheduled by appointment.

Preferred Method of Communication & Response Time

• Preferred contact: Email is the best way to reach me. I typically respond within two business days (excluding weekends).
• Course or content questions: You may email me or post on the Moodle Student Help Forum.
• Email guidelines: Use a clear and concise subject line. Include your course number and section, and provide enough context for your question in order to ensure full understanding of your email. Be sure to use your school email account.
• Course announcements: Check the Moodle News and Announcements Forum regularly for important course updates.

Communications Guidelines

Instructor Communication Guidelines

I am expected to facilitate a supportive and productive learning environment, answer questions appropriately, be fair and objective in grading, provide timely and useful feedback on assignments, maintain adequate office hours, and treat you as I would like to be treated.

Student Communication Guidelines

You are responsible for your own learning journey. If you face challenges that may affect your progress, contact me promptly. Proactive communication allows us to address issues effectively and support your success in the course.

Check your school email and the News and Announcements Forum in Moodle daily to make sure you do not miss any communications from your instructor or classmates.

Professionalism is always expected, including your interactions online. We will show respect for one another by exhibiting patience and courtesy in our exchanges. Appropriate language and restraint from verbal attacks upon those whose perspectives differ from your own is a minimum requirement. Courtesy and kindness are the norm for those who participate in my class.

Online Etiquette (Netiquette)

In this course, communication primarily takes place online. Communication in the online classroom comes across differently than the communication we are accustomed to through academic writing and face-to-face classroom discussion. Our discussion board provides a space for you to share your ideas and learning with your peers in this class. As fellow learners, we engage here in a respectful and supportive environment. Please follow these netiquette guidelines:

• Uphold academic decorum: Always exhibit professionalism in assignments, forum posts, and emails.
• Email Guidelines: When emailing, include the course details, relevant dates/times, and a detailed description of the issue or question.
• Respect one another: Avoid personal attacks, even if you disagree with someone's opinion. We encourage healthy, constructive discussions.
• Avoid using all CAPS: Writing in all capital letters can come across as "shouting" and is generally seen as impolite or aggressive.
• Use proper salutations: Always begin emails or posts with a polite greeting (e.g., Dr. Name, Ms. Name, Hello Professor Name, Good afternoon Mr. Name). Informal greetings like "Hey" are not appropriate.
• Include a clear subject line: Be specific in your subject line, and always include the course number (e.g., BIOL 2223) in your email. Sign off with your full name.
• Ensure correct grammar and spelling: Use proper grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Provide full context. Text message shorthand and informal language are not acceptable.
• Communicate tastefully: Avoid profanity or offensive language in any communication.
• Review before posting: Always reread and carefully edit your message before you send, submit, or post it.

Course Description

A detailed study of human anatomy and physiology, including the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Biology and health sciences majors and pre-nursing students need to have a detailed knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and the correlation between the two. Through the study of anatomy and physiology, biology majors broaden their understanding of the life sciences, and students in health-related fields gain the working knowledge essential for the successful practice of their chosen careers.

• Prerequisites: BIOL 2213 with a “C” or higher.
• Co-requisites: None

Course Purpose

To prepare students for careers in the medical and allied health programs (human medicine, nursing, physician’s assistant, physical therapy and physical therapy assistant, respiratory therapy, radiologic technician, etc.) Mastery of the course content is expected by the completion of the course. Curricula are presented in accordance with the National Association of Biology Teachers and the National Research Council (Cheesman et al., 2007).

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Define vocabulary terms related to anatomy and physiology.
2. Identify the anatomical structures of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
3. Describe the physiological functions of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
4. Explain the principle of homeostasis for the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
5. Predict physiological outcomes of common disorders based on anatomical knowledge.
6. Explain the interrelationships between different anatomical and physiological systems of the human body including form, function, and real-world scenarios.

Digital Skills Course Learning Objective (DSLO)

1. Build the necessary foundational and industry-specific digital skills to participate in the workforce.

Course Format

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This course is completely asynchronous with no face-to-face meetings. You will complete your work at different times than your peers. However, this is not a self-paced class or independent study. You will have assigned deadlines, and all work must be submitted on time. Assignments cannot be saved for the final weeks or days of the semester. Learning materials and activities are delivered through Moodle, an online learning platform.

The majority of this course is synchronous, delivered through real-time, face-to-face class sessions. Additional learning materials and activities are delivered through Moodle, an online learning platform.

This course is delivered in a hybrid format, meaning it has asynchronous and synchronous components. Asynchronous components are delivered through Moodle, an online learning platform. Synchronous components are delivered through real-time, face-to-face class sessions.

Course Structure

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This course uses a variety of learning activities and digital resources to master course content. Learning activities will include reading assignments, videos, PowerPoint presentations, quizzes, case studies, other assignments, discussion forums, and exams. Participation in this class involves completing all assigned work, ongoing monitoring of communication, and actively engaging in discussions forums. Success in this course depends on being self-motivated, well-organized, and having consistent internet access. It is important to check email and online course resources on a regular basis. Students may use email, the Moodle News and Announcements Forum and office hours to speak with the instructor.

Course Organization

This course consists of modules. Each module involves assigned readings that allow you to complete the learning activities. Most modules last one week. Each module begins on Monday and ends the following Monday. Assignments are due by 11:59pm on their due date.

Credit Hour and Engaged Learning Time Expectations

For each credit, students are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week on course requirements including completion of assignments. For a standard 3-credit online course, this typically equates to 9 hours of work per week engaging in coursework and related activities.

Textbook and Course Materials

Required Textbook

Human Anatomy and Physiology
By: Trista Messerli, Dawn Simms, Kendra Anspaugh, Shelcie Menard-Harvey, Joy O. Davis, Waneene Dorsey, and Tanganika Johnson
Edited by: Peter Klubek
Pressbooks Publishing

Required Technology

All coursework will be completed online. To participate fully, you will need:

1. Computer hardware requirements:
   • A laptop or desktop computer
   • An internet connection
   • Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
   • A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
2. Computer software requirements:
   • Adobe Acrobat or a similar PDF reader
   • Web Browser
   • Desktop version of Video Conferencing Software
   • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
3. Internet browser requirements:
   • Up to date
   • Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended
4. Internet connection speed requirements:
   • Broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)

Moodle Technical Requirements

Moodle runs on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, or any device with a web browser. Google Chrome and Firefox are the recommended browsers for Moodle.

Required Computer and Digital Literacy Skills

• Comfort using Moodle, sending email with attachments, downloading and installing software, and using video conferencing tools like Zoom.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Using online libraries and databases to locate and gather appropriate information.
• Using online search tools for specific academic purposes, including the ability to use search criteria, keywords, and filters.
• Properly citing information sources.
• Preparing a presentation of research findings.

Course Schedule

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