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Anatomy and Physiology I

BIOL-2401
Spring 2025 Section 82012 4 Credits 01/21/2025 to 05/15/2025 Modified 01/31/2025

 Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Professor John Recore

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessorJohnRecore
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Students may request to make a virtual appointment with me any time they feel it is necessary. These
appointments will take place via the Microsoft Teams app.

Response Time: Monday - Friday, < 24 hours for a response. Communications received during the
weekend will generally be answered on Sunday evening.

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Instructor: Professor John Recore

Email: [email protected]
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 Course Information
Class Meetings:

Bldg Room Type Days Start Time End Time

RLWH WH105 LEC M W 09:30AM 10:50AM

RLSH SH131 LAB M W 11:00AM 12:20PM

Withdraw Date:04/17/25
Certification Date:02/03/25

 Course Description
Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and
function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for
exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Emphasis is on interrelationships among
systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. This is a
transferable course intended for those seeking to complete a Bachelor's Degree.

Requisites
Required: BIOL 1406 with a grade of "C" or better within the last three years or satisfactory score on the
Biology CLEP exam. Students must be college level ready in Reading and Writing.

 State-Defined Learning Outcomes

 Instructor-Defined Learning Outcomes

The Dallas College Department of Biology requires monitored/proctored testing during exams and/or high
stakes assessments. In order to ensure transferability of Dallas College courses to other institutions,
proctored/monitored assessments are necessary for course integrity.

1. Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system
covered.
2. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
3. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
4. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
5. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
7. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards. Locate and identify anatomical structures.
 8. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware,
physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
9. Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
10. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method

 Texas Core Objectives

The College defines essential knowledge and skills that students need to develop during their college
experience. These general education competencies parallel the Texas Core Objectives for Student
Learning. In this course, the activities you engage in will give you the opportunity to practice two or more of
the following core competencies:

A. Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and
synthesis of information;
B. Communication Skills: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral and visual communication;
C. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or
observable facts resulting in informed conclusions;
D. Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others
to support a shared purpose or goal;
E. Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical
decision-making;
F. Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.

 Required Course Materials

Course Materials Link (https://www.bkstr.com/webApp/discoverView?bookstore_ id-1=612&term_ id-
1=3&dept-1=BIOL&course-1=2401&section-1=82012)

Human Anatomy and Physiology w/Modified Mastering

Author: Marieb and Hoehn
Publisher: Pearson Publishing
Edition: 11th
ISBN: 9780136779650

Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat

Version
Author: Marieb
Publisher: Pearson Publishing
Edition: 13th
ISBN: 9780134632339
 Graded Work
The "Criteria" table below is a summary of all the graded work in this course.

The "Breakdown" table explains the final letter grade.

Criteria
The Dallas College Department of Biology requires monitored/proctored testing during exams
and/or high stakes assessments. In order to ensure transferability of Dallas College courses to other
institutions, proctored/monitored assessments are necessary for course integrity.

All Quizzes & Block Exams will be conducted online through Brightspace utilizing the Respondus
Lockdown Browser. Students are required to maintain an electronic device (other than an iPhone) in
which they are able to take these examinations using the Lockdown Browser without any problems.
For classes that meet in-person, students must ensure that they bring their electronic device (it's a
good idea to bring the charger as well) on days in which there is an examination scheduled. It is
recommended that students make it a habit to bring this device to every class meeting.

It is the student's responsibility to ensure the upkeep of their electronic device and to make sure all
maintenance updates are installed on a regular basis in order to avoid problems on exam day. In
addition, it is also the student's responsibility to troubleshoot any software compatibility issues with the
Lockdown Browser PRIOR to any class meeting in which it will be used. The instructor will not be able
to do this for you during class.

STUDENTS WHO DO NOT BRING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT IS CAPABLE OF ACCESSING

THE EXAM USING THE LOCKDOWN BROWSER WILL RECEIVE A "0" FOR THAT EXAM.

Cheating, collusion, or any forms of academic dishonesty will result in a zero for that exam. A
second incidence of academic dishonesty will result in an F in the class and the student and violation
being reported to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Academic dishonesty includes
providing or receiving unauthorized assistance on an assignment via another student, the internet, AI
technology, and/or social media.

The official gradebook for the course is located in D2L Brightspace – Grades.

Type Weight Topic Notes

Type Weight Topic Notes

Syllabus/Orientation 1% 1 quiz (10 Mandatory in order to verify students are able to access and
Quiz points) take online examinations through Brightspace utilizing
Lockdown Browser, as well as to verify active student status
in class. This quiz will utilize the Lockdown Browser and will
consist of 5 multiple-choice questions covering class
policies, etc. that is spelled out in the syllabus. Students will
have 5 minutes on each attempt to take this quiz. Two
attempts will be allowed, and the best score will be kept.

Pre-Lecture 7% Average Score PLAs are are guided question and answer study modules
Assignments (PLA) of All from the Pearson Mastering A&P library which serve to
Assignments introduce concepts and connections that will be presented in
(70 points) lecture. These will be accessed, completed, & automatically
graded on the Mastering A&P portal. This is integrated into
the eCampus website. You will have three separate
opportunities to complete the assignment, with the highest
score earned being kept.

Mastering A and P 13% Average Score MAP assignments are guided question and answer study
Lecture Homework of All modules from the Pearson Mastering A&P library which serve
Assignments (MAP) Assignments to reinforce concepts and connections presented in lecture.
(130 points) These will be accessed, completed, & automatically graded
on the Mastering A&P portal. This is integrated into the
eCampus website. You will have three separate opportunities
to complete the assignment, with the highest score earned
being kept.

Lab Assignments (ML) 15% Average Score ML assignments are guided question & answer modules from
of All the Pearson Mastering A&P platform which focus specifically
Assignments on the individual lab topics which will be covered. They will
(150 points) be accessed, completed, & automatically graded on the
Mastering A&P portal. This is integrated into the eCampus
website. You will have three separate opportunities to
complete the assignment, with the highest score earned
being kept.

Lab Practical Exams 15% 3 Lab Practical The laboratory practical exams will contain approximately 50
Exams (50 questions each, and will consist of fill-in-the-blank
points each) identifications of the most common anatomical structures
covered in the lab sessions prior.
 Type Weight Topic Notes

Block Exams 30% 2 exams Block Exams 1 - 3 each have 50 multiple-choice questions
counted (150 you must answer within a 60-minute time limit. You will have
points each) one attempt for these exams and you may not use any notes,
aids, guides, etc.

The lowest block exam score will be dropped.

Comprehensive Final 19% 1 exam (190 The final exam will contain 100 total multiple-choice
Exam/Block 4 Exam points) questions. Of these, 60 questions will be comprehensive
(from Chapters 1 - 11), and 40 questions will be taken from
Block 4 (Ch. 12 - 15).

Breakdown
Grade Range Notes

A 89.5 and above 89.5 - 100%

B 79.5 to 89.4 79.5 to 89.4%

C 69.5 to 79.4 69.5 to 79.4%

D 59.5 to 69.4 59.5 to 69.4%

F 59.4 and below 59.4 - 0%

 Course Schedule
The table below is a summary of course topics and due dates.

Your instructor will notify you of any changes to the schedule during the term.

When Topic Notes

Lecture Course Orientation; Syllabus; Ch. 1: Introduction to Due by 11:59 PM on Jan 26:
Week #1 (Jan 21 - Anatomy
Jan 26) Pre-Lecture Assignments (PLA): Ch. 1 &
01/22/2025 Ch. 2
9:30 AM - 10:50
AM
WH 105
When Topic Notes

Lab Ex.1: The Language of Anatomy and Physiology Due by 11:59 PM on Jan 26:
Week #1 (Jan 21 -
Jan 26) Lab Assignments (ML): Ex.1, Ex.2, and
01/22/2025 Ex.3
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 2: Chemistry Comes Alive Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 2:

Week #2 (Jan 27 -
Feb 02) PLA: Ch. 3 and Ch. 4
WH 105
Lecture Homework (MAP): Ch. 1 and Ch.
2

Lab Ex.2: Organ Systems Overview; Ex.3: The Microscope Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 2:
Week #2 (Jan 27 -
Feb 02) ML: Ex.4 and Ex.5
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 3: Cells; Ch. 4: Tissues Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 9:

Week #3 (Feb 3 -
Feb 9) MAP: Ch. 3 and Ch. 4
WH 105

Lab Ex.4 The Cell: Anatomy and Division; Ex.5 The Cell: Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 9:
Week #3 (Feb 3 - Transport Mechanisms and Cell Permeability
Feb 9) ML: Ex.6 and Ex.7
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 4: Tissues Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 16:

Week #4 (Feb 10 -
Feb 16) PLA: Ch. 5
02/10/2025
9:30 AM - 10:50
AM
WH 105

Lecture Exam Block 1 Lecture Exam (Ch. 1 - 4) Block 1 Lecture Exam (Ch. 1 - 4) on
Week #4 (Feb 10 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 0930
Feb 16)
02/12/2025
9:30 AM - 10:50
AM
WH 105
When Topic Notes

Lab Ex.6 Classification of Tissues; Ex.7 The Integumentary Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 16:
Week #4 (Feb 10 - System
Feb 16) ML: Ex.8
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 5: The Integumentary System Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 23:

Week #5 (Feb 17 -
Feb 23) PLA: Ch. 6 and Ch. 7
WH 105
MAP: Ch. 5

Lab Practical Lab Practical Exam 1: (Labs Ex.1 - 7) Lab Practical Exam 1: (Labs Ex.1 - 7) on
Exam Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1100
Week #5 (Feb 17 -
Feb 23)
02/17/2025
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
SH 131

Lab Ex.8 Overview of the Skeleton; Ex.9 The Axial Skeleton Due by 11:59 PM on Feb 23:
Week #5 (Feb 17 -
Feb 23) ML: Ex.10 and Ex.11
02/19/2025
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 6: Bones and skeletal tissues; Ch. 7: The Skeleton Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 2:
Week #6 (Feb 24 -
Mar 02) PLA:
WH 105
Ch. 8

Ready To Go Teaching Module Before

Class: Skeletal System Physiology

MAP: Ch. 6, Ch. 7, and Ch. 8

Lab Ex.10 The Appendicular Skeleton; Ex.11 Articulations Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 2:
Week #6 (Feb 24 - and Body Movements
Mar 02) ML: Ex.12 and Ex.13
SH 131
When Topic Notes

Lecture Ch. 8: Joints Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 16:

Week #7 (Mar 03 -
Mar 09) PLA: Ch. 9
03/03/2025
MAP: Ready To Go Teaching Module
9:30 AM - 10:50
After Class: Skeletal System Physiology
AM
WH 105

Lecture Exam Block 2 Lecture Exam (Ch. 5 - 8) Block 2 Lecture Exam (Ch. 5 - 8) on
Week #7 (Mar 03 - Wednesday, March 05, 2025 at 0930
Mar 09)
03/05/2025
9:30 AM - 10:50
AM
WH 105

Lab Ex.12 Microscopic Anatomy and Organization of Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 16:
Week #7 (Mar 03 - Skeletal Muscle; Ex.13 Gross Anatomy of the Muscular
Mar 09) System
SH 131

Mar 10 - Mar 16 SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK!!!

Lecture Ch. 9: Muscles and muscle tissue Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 23:
Week #8 (Mar 17 -
Mar 23) PLA:
WH 105
Ch. 10

Ch. 11

Ready To Go Teaching Module Before

Class: Muscular System Physiology

MAP: Ch. 9

Lab Practical Lab Practical Exam 2: (Labs Ex.8 - 13) Lab Practical Exam 2: (Labs Ex.8 - 13) on
Exam Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1100
Week #8 (Mar 17 -
Mar 23)
03/17/2025
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
SH 131
When Topic Notes

Lab Mink Scavenger Hunt Dissection! Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 23:

Week #8 (Mar 17 -
Mar 23) ML: Ex.15 and Ex.17
03/19/2025
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 10: The Muscular System; Ch. 11: Nervous Tissue Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 30:
Week #9 (Mar 24 -
Mar 30) MAP:
WH 105
Ch. 10

Ready To Go Teaching Module After

Class: Muscular System Physiology

Lab Ex.15 Histology of Nervous Tissue; Ex.17 Gross Due by 11:59 PM on Mar 30:
Week #9 (Mar 24 - Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves
Mar 30) ML: Ex.19
SH 131

Lecture NO LECTURE TODAY, MONDAY, MARCH 31 DALLAS COLLEGE HOLIDAY

Week #10 (Mar 31
- Apr 06) NO LECTURE TODAY, MONDAY, MARCH
03/31/2025 31
9:30 AM - 10:50
AM

Lecture Ch. 11: Nervous Tissue Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 6:

Week #10 (Mar 31
- Apr 06) PLA:
04/02/2025
Ch. 12
9:30 AM - 10:50
AM Ready To Go Teaching Module Before
WH 105 Class: Neurophysiology

MAP: Ch. 11

Lab NO LAB TODAY, MONDAY, MARCH 31 DALLAS COLLEGE HOLIDAY

Week #10 (Mar 31
- Apr 06) NO LAB TODAY, MONDAY, MARCH 31
03/31/2025
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
When Topic Notes

Lab Sheep Brain Dissection Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 6:

Week #10 (Mar 31
- Apr 06) ML: Ex.19 and Ex.21
04/02/2025
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
SH 131

Lecture Exam Block 3 Lecture Exam (Ch. 9 - 11) Block 3 Lecture Exam (Ch. 9 - 11) on
Week #11 (Apr 07 Monday, April 07, 2025 at 0930
- Apr 13)
04/07/2025
9:30 AM - 10:50
AM
WH 105

Lecture Ch. 12: Central Nervous System (CNS) Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 13:
Week #11 (Apr 07
- Apr 13) PLA:
WH 105
Ch. 13

Ready To Go Teaching Module Before

Class: The Nervous System

MAP: Ch. 12

Lab Ex.19 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves; Ex.21 Human Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 13:
Week #11 (Apr 07 Reflex Physiology
- Apr 13) ML: Ex.23 and Ex.24
SH 131

Lecture Ch. The Central Nervous System (CNS); Ch. 13: Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 20:
Week #12 (Apr 14 Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Apr 20) PLA: Ch. 14
WH 105
MAP:

Ch. 13

Ready To Go Teaching Module After

Class: Neurophysiology

Lab Ex.23 Special Senses: Anatomy of the Visual System; Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 20:
Week #12 (Apr 14 Ex.24 Special Senses: Visual Tests and Experiments
- Apr 20) ML: Ex.25
SH 131
When Topic Notes

Lecture Ch. 13: Peripheral Nervous System (PNS); Ch. 14: Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 27:
Week #13 (Apr 21 Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Apr 27) PLA: Ch. 15
WH 105
MAP:

Ch. 14

Ready To Go Teaching Module After

Class: The Nervous System

Lab Cow Eye Dissection; Ex.25 Special Senses: Hearing Due by 11:59 PM on Apr 27:
Week #13 (Apr 21 and Equilibrium
- Apr 27) ML: Ex.26
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 14: Autonomic Nervous System (ANS); Ch. 15: Due by 11:59 PM on May 4:
Week #14 (Apr 28 Special Senses
- May 04) MAP: Ch. 15
WH 105

Lab Ex.26 Special Senses: Olfaction and Taste

Week #14 (Apr 28
- May 04)
SH 131

Lecture Ch. 15: Special Senses; Course Review

Week #15 (May 05
- May 11)
WH 105

Lab Final Practical Lab Final Practical Exam: (Labs Ex.15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, Monday, May 05, 2025 at 1100
Exam 25, and 26)
Week #15 (May 05 Lab Final Practical Exam (Labs Ex.15, 17,
- May 11) 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, and 26)
05/05/2025
11:00 AM - 12:15
PM
SH 131

Final Exam Comprehensive Final Exam + Block 4 Exam Comprehensive Final Exam + Block 4
Final Exam Week Exam on May 14, 2025 at 0930.
05/14/2025
9:30 AM - 11:30
PM
WH 105
 Course Policies

Unexpected Class Changes

Please make it a habit to routinely check the "Announcements" area of the course page for important
updates from the professor to the class as a whole.

Late Work
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES, AND DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST
MINUTE TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS.

NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

Exams that have not been submitted by the deadline will only be extended if there is documented
proof of extenuating circumstances (death, illness, etc.). This must be communicated upon return to
class in order to honor an opportunity to make up any missed assignments. It should be expected that
the former circumstances will arise only on the rarest of occasions.

Collusion
Cheating in any capacity will result in a zero for that exam or graded activity. If there is a
second incidence of cheating, the class grade will be an F and the student will be
submitted for violations of student code of conduct.

Lab Attendance
Due to the nature of the content being learned, I highly recommend that students attend all scheduled
lab sessions. Students who fail to attend the lab sessions should expect to find the laboratory practical
exams to be a miserable experience. The method that I use to run the Anatomy & Physiology labs
relies heavily on student participation and interaction. As a result, bonus points will be awarded based
on student attendance* (approximately 1 point/lab session), and these points will be applied to the
appropriate practical exam.

* Student "attendance" at the lab implies that they actively participate in the conduct of the lab. Those
who do not participate will not receive bonus points.

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