Christian Brothers University
Biol 217 and Biol 217L Departmental Syllabus
 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory

Catalog Data and Goals The Biol 217–218 two-semester course sequence offers a comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology at the cell, tissue, and organ system levels of organization.  Whatever your major, if you take A&P, you need to take both semesters and the labs.  The first semester topics (Biol 217) include anatomical terminology, cells, cell metabolism, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems.  Dissection of preserved mammalian specimens is required. 
The A&P course is designed for pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy and other allied health students as well as students preparing for secondary school teaching in biology.
  • Students who want the strongest preparation for medical school, dental school, or other graduate programs in biology should select sophomore level electives such as BIOL 211 Vertebrate Embryology and BIOL 212 Comparative Anatomy as well as upper division biology courses (including BIOL 312 Vertebrate Physiology) instead of the Biol 217–218 sequence.  Consult your academic advisor to be sure that BIOL 217–218 is the best course selection for you.
Students are encouraged to work together and to study together.  Lecture and laboratory topics will often overlap, and some use of lab time to review lecture material is expected.  The lab room (S216) will be available during posted hours so that you can review lab materials and complete class assignments. 
  • You will want to spend at least two hours per week working in S216 in addition to scheduled class and lab sessions. 
Detailed information on this course is available at Dr. Ross's homepage.
  • Lecture: 3 credits. Class meets at least 150 min. per week. (Usually Mon., Wed., and Fri. 11:00-11:50 am.)
  • Lab: 1 credit. Required in-lab time minimum 2 hr. 50 min. per week.  (Usually Wed. 2:00-4:50 in S216)
  • Lecture and Lab are co-requisites and must be taken concurrently. 
  • This course is a Group I Biology Elective applicable to the biology major. All eight credits of the sequence should be completed for the course to apply toward a CBU degree.
  • The course is offered only during the Fall semester. 
Continuing students who do not pre-register for BIOL 217 and lab cannot be guaranteed a seat in the course.  Students must pre-register for both the lecture and the lab.
Textbooks and
References		 [The text, lab manual, and supplement are required for both lecture and lab.  The text and lab manual are used both semesters.]
  • Required Text: 

    • Shier, Butler, And Lewis.  2003.  Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th ed.  McGraw-Hill Book Co.  ISBN 0-07-243890-8  
  • Required Laboratory Manual: 

    • Benson, Gunstream, Talaro, and Talaro.  1999.  Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Textbook, Complete Version, 7th ed.  McGraw-Hill Book Co.  ISBN 0-697-282554  (You must have a new copy of the lab manual.)
  • Required Supplement: 

    • Ross, Anna E. Biology 217 A&P I Lecture and Lab Course Supplement.  Purchase from CBU Print Shop in Kenrick.
  • Dictionary: Choose a comprehensive Medical Dictionary, for example:

    • Stedman's Medical Dictionary. 27th edition. 2000. Williams and Wilkins. ISBN 0-683-40007-X
    Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 19th edition. 2001. F. A. Davis Co. ISBN 0-8036-0655-9
  • Recommended References: 

    • Olson, Todd R.  1996.  A.D.A.M. Student Atlas of Anatomy.  List: $39.95  Williams and Wilkins.  ISBN 0-683-00042-X 
    Van De Graaff and Crawley.  2003.  A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 5th ed. Morton Publishing Co., Englewood, CO.   .ISBN 0-89582-630-5
    Yokochi.  1989. Photographic Anatomy of the Human Body, 3rd ed.  Igaku-Shoin Medical Publ., Inc.  ISBN 0-89640-160-X
  • Digital course materials (Required): 

    • A&P I Course Web Site
    Digital Images, lecture slides, etc.:  Available to CBU students on the shared directory \\valshare\biology  [restricted to CBU domain]
Prerequisites by Topic The student should have developed the reading, writing, and study skills required to begin sophomore level course work in biology. The prerequisite year of college biology with laboratory should include an introduction to the evolution, cell biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, and development of vertebrates. The prerequisite course should also include the use of compound and dissecting microscopes, identification of animal tissues and organs from microscope slides and photomicrographs, interpreting detailed diagrams of vertebrate anatomy, and dissection of the organ systems of a representative vertebrate.
Prerequisite
Courses		 Sophomore or higher class standing.
BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 (Principles of Biology I and II and labs)
CHEM 113 (Principles of Chemistry I and lab) is a pre– or corequisite for BIOL 217 and BIOL 217L. 
BIOL 217, BIOL 217L, CHEM 113, and CHEM 113L are prerequisites for BIOL 218 and BIOL 218L (offered Spring semester).  Students who have not successfully completed Biol 217 will not be admitted to Biol 218.  Students who have earned less than a “C” in either the lecture or lab for Biol 217 should repeat Biol 217 before taking Biol 218.  (If a student receives a “D” in BIOL 217 or BIOL 217L, written permission of the student’s advisor and the Biology Dept. Chair are required to allow the student into BIOL 218.) 
  • Students who have not achieved grades of "C" or better in each of the prerequisite courses are advised to repeat the necessary courses before attempting further course work in biology. 
Professor and
Course Coordinator		 Dr. Anna E. Ross, Associate Professor of Biology. 
  • Home page: http://www.cbu.edu/~aross 
  • Office: Science Building Room 203G 

    • Office Phone: 901-321-3436 
    Email: aross@cbu.edu
    Usual office hours for Fall Semester: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 2:00-4:30.   Additional times by appointment.
Schedule for the Lecture Course
Class #
 Topic Text Chapter
1
2-3
4-6
7
8
 Anatomical Terms
Chemicals of Life
Cells
Lab Review (buffers, osmosis)
Lecture EXAM 1		 1
2
3
2-3
(1-3)
9-11
12-13
14
15-16
17
 Cell Metabolism
Tissues
Tissues and Skin
Integument
Lecture EXAM 2		 4
5
5-6
6
(4-6)
18-19
20
21
22-25
26
 Skeletal System
Bone Development and Joints
Joints
Muscular System
Lecture EXAM 3		 7
7-8
8
9
(7-9)
27-35
36
 Nervous System
Lecture EXAM 4		 10-11
(10-11)
37-39
40-41
42
 Somatic and Special Senses
Endocrine System
Lecture EXAM 5		 12
13
(12-13)
Exam week
 Comprehensive Final Lecture EXAM 
     
Schedule for the Lab Course
Lab #
 Lab Activities (Ex. = Benson Exercises)
1
 Ex. 1-2  Anatomical Terms, Body Cavities;  Intro to A.D.A.M. and Intro to WWW Resources.
2
 Ex. 4, 5, 6  Microscopy, Cell Structure, Mitosis
LAB QUIZ 1
3
 Ex. 7, 8, 9  Osmosis, pH, Buffers
LAB QUIZ 2
4
 Ex. 10, 11, 12  Tissues, Integument; Web sites
LAB QUIZ 3
5
 Ex. 13, 14  Bone and Skeleton:  Skull; A.D.A.M. and Atlases
LAB QUIZ 4
6
 Ex. 15, 16, 17  Skeleton and Joints A.D.A.M. and Atlases
LAB QUIZ 5
7
 MIDTERM LAB EXAM (100 points) and 
Ex. 35 Start Cat Muscles.
8
 Ex. 19, 33, 34, 36, 37  Muscle Anatomy A.D.A.M. and Atlases
(No lab quiz this week)
9
 Ex. 38, 39, 40  Muscle Anatomy, Videos, A.D.A.M. and Atlases
LAB QUIZ 6
10
 Ex. 25, 26, 27, 28, 30  Muscle Physiology. Physiogrip; EMG (Biopac)
LAB QUIZ 7
11
 Ex. 18, 20, 41, 42, 47 (human) Nerve Function, Reflexes and Reaction time (Biopac L 11) 
LAB QUIZ 8
12
 Ex. 45, 46  Brain Anatomy & Function.  Histology, models, sheep brain dissection, ADAM & Atlases; EEG (Biopac)
 LAB QUIZ 9
13
 Ex. 48, 49  Eye, Vision
LAB QUIZ 10
14
 Ex. 50, 51  Ear, Hearing, Equilibrium 
LAB QUIZ 11
15
 Ex. 86  Endocrine Glands.  Histology, A.D.A.M. and Atlases
LAB QUIZ 12
Exam week
 FINAL LAB EXAM (100 points)
Resources The course has been structured to afford you every opportunity to develop your ability to learn, to master the required material, and to demonstrate your success in these endeavors.  Students who choose to enroll in this course are seeking rigorous pre-professional preparation.  This course will provide the level of preparation you require.  Nevertheless, you need not feel intimidated by the demanding career path you have selected.  Dr. Ross is available to help you overcome any difficulties you may have with the course material and to help you do your best work. 
Attendance Lecture and lab attendance are both required. 
[CBU professors are required to take attendance and submit attendance records to the registrar.]
Laboratory attendance is required.  In a laboratory course, there is simply no substitute for “being there.” Much of the benefit of the lab course is derived from your active participation during the scheduled lab meetings.  You will learn more by working with your classmates doing the lab than can be assessed by any quiz or exam.  In fact, your active participation in lab is so important that no quiz or exam scores could possibly be high enough to compensate for missing the actual experience of being present in the laboratory. Therefore, you must complete all of the labs to pass the course.
Lecture attendance is required. Success in the lecture course will require your active participation during class.  Class meetings depend upon the questions raised by students.  You are responsible for information presented during all class and laboratory sessions.  If you are ever absent, contact a classmate immediately because you will be held responsible for announcements regarding quizzes, exams, changes in lab protocols, etc.  Unexcused absences will lower your grade.  Excessive absences are grounds for automatic failure.
Laboratory sessions will require the entire scheduled period.  You will be responsible for cleaning up before you leave lab.  Do not plan to leave lab before the scheduled time.  Lab sessions begin promply at 2:00 pm; tardiness will not be tolerated.
You will need to read the relevant text material and the appropriate lab material before you come to class or lab.  You will need your textbook, supplement, and any handouts during class meetings.  You will need your textbook, supplement, lab manual, and other lab materials with you during lab meetings.
Exams and Grades Your grade in the lecture and lab courses will be determined by your own achievement. There is no curve. In this course, you may not use old exams or quizzes in any form.  You may not use notes referring to any specific exam or quiz questions or answers. 
  • Each lecture or lab exam is worth 100 points. 
  • Lab quizzes are worth 10 points each. 
  • Grading scale: 90.0-100+% = A, 80.0-89.9% = B, 70.0-79.9% = C, 
    60.0-69.9% = D, below 60.0% = F.
Makeup lecture or lab exams will only be available under extraordinary circumstances. 
* If you miss a lab quiz or an exam (lecture or lab) without prior arrangement to take a makeup and you fail to contact Dr. Ross (within one hour of the quiz or exam) to schedule a makeup quiz or exam, it is likely that you will not be eligible for a makeup quiz or exam and you will receive a zero for the missed quiz or exam. 
* It may be impossible to make up a missed lab exam (i.e., lab midterm and lab final).
* Ordinarily, a student will be granted no more than one make up lecture exam or lab quiz for the course.  If you request a makeup lecture exam and you are given permission, you must take the make up exam before the next scheduled class meeting.  Ordinarily, no make up lecture exam will be available after graded exams have been returned to the class.
* If you request a makeup lab quiz and you are given permission, you must take the make up quiz before the next scheduled lab meeting.  Ordinarily you will be required to complete any missed lab work before you are considered eligible for a make up quiz.  Missed lab work must be made up and verified by Dr. Ross before the next lab meeting.  You will not be eligible to take the next quiz until you have completed the missed work.  This applies for excused as well as unexcused absences.
* Ordinarily, there will be no makeups for exams or quizzes missed because of unexcused absence or lateness (but you will be required to complete any missed lab work). 
* In accordance with CBU policy, if you miss 8 hours of class or lab, you will receive an “F” or be withdrawn from both the lecture and lab course.  This policy applies regardless of your quiz and exam scores. 
* If you need special consideration, please ask.
Grades and Evaluation in the Lecture Course:
There will be five lecture exams plus an objective, comprehensive final exam.  Each exam counts 100 points.  No exam may be dropped. You are responsible for reviewing your graded exams and you will be expected to learn from any errors you make.
Lecture exams are comprehensive, but emphasize the topics indicated on the schedule unless specific changes are announced in class.  Each exam will cover material from lecture, discussions, worksheets, supplement, the text, and lab.  Lecture and lab are interdependent.  It is expected that material studied in laboratory will be incorporated into your responses on lecture exams.  Exams will consist of objective, short answer, and specific essay questions.  Exam questions may require well labeled diagrams and always require detailed and precise responses employing the specialized terminology introduced in the course.  All questions on the 100 point comprehensive final lecture exam are objective.
Grades and Evaluation in the Laboratory Course:
 There will usually be twelve lab quizzes; each counts 10 points.  Lab quizzes include practical and short answer questions on the topics covered during the previous lab session and related text material.  Lab quizzes and exams will cover information from the text and supplement as well as the lab and digital course resources. 
  • Your lowest lab quiz grade will be dropped.  However, you may not drop a quiz missed because of absence.  Lab quizzes will begin at 2:00 pm.  If you are late without having made prior arrangement, you may receive a zero on that week’s quiz.  In case of  absence, missed lab work must be made up and verified by Dr. Ross before the next lab meeting.
The lab midterm and lab final exams each count 100 points.  The midterm covers all topics from the first part of the lab course.  The lab final covers all topics following the lab midterm.  Lab exams include short answer and practical questions covering physiological principles, lab procedures, terminology, identification of structures, and their functions.
Completion of several Worksheets will be required during the lecture and lab courses. Satisfactory completion of assigned Worksheets and lab reports will be required to pass the lecture or lab course.  If you are required to turn in any worksheets or lab reports, they must be received by the announced deadline.  Late assignments will not be accepted. 
You must complete all of the labs to pass the course.  If you attend all the labs and complete all the work, your lab grade is determined by averaging your quiz and lab exam scores.  If you are absent from any lab you must make up the lab work and have me verify that the work is complete before the next scheduled lab meeting.  Then your grade will be determined by averaging your quiz and exam scores.  If you have missed any labs and do not complete the make up lab work, you will be withdrawn or receive an “F” for the course regardless of your quiz and exam scores. This policy applies regardless of your quiz and exam scores.
  • For more information about this course, contact  Dr. Ross: aross@cbu.edu.
[Revised June 2003 / AER]

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