Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: BIOL-2102- Section: 71 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Nancy Longlet
E-mail	longletn@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6324
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 108 Hours: Mon 8a-12noon, Tues 9:15a-12:15p, Wed 11a-2p. Email with questions anytime. If you wish to have a zoom meeting, email me with a SPECIFIC DAY AND TIME, and I will send you a zoom link.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics).
Prerequisites	The lab provides an online learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Corequisite(s): BIOL 2302. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101
Learning Outcomes	1. Demonstrate an understanding of the general function of the endocrine system including, mechanisms of hormone action, regulation of hormone release, hormone actions, and endocrine glands, and endocrine disorders and treatments. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, alpha) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of blood composition, blood functions, blood disorders, heart anatomy and function. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3) Measured by embedded questions, and/or assignments. 3. Demonstrates an understanding of the location of the major arteries and veins of the vascular system as well as the function of the circulatory system. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, alpha) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and functions of the structures of the GI system, the structure and GI functions of the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas, and the various metabolic and nutritional processes involved in digestion. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, alpha) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and functions of the structures of the respiratory, lymphatic, & renal systems. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, alpha) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the location and function(s) of the structures of the male and female reproductive structures. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, alpha) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of reading material including relevant terminology. (PSLO alpha) Measured by pre-post test questions. 8. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with fellow students to complete group assignments and/or cover assigned material. (PSLO 4) Measured by group assignments in the lab portion of the course.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills-Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. The REQUIRED items for the Bio 2102 lab (A&P2) are 1)�Lab Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology, a Hands on Approach� by Greene, Robinson, and Strong. 1st ed. Pearson Publishing, ISBN:978-01-354-79-391. This is ABSOLUTELY required 2)Modified Mastering A&P Access code that goes with the lecture textbook by Amerman. This MAP access code is ABSOLUTELY required. 3)RECOMMENDED for lab is the textbook that is required for the lecture course: "Human Anatomy & Physiology", 2nd ed by Erin Amerman, Pearson Publishing. Any other A&P book can also be used as a reference
Lecture Topics Outline	Date(s)                Topics 1/18-1/21        Introduction and Online Orientation 1/24-1/28        Lab #1 Endocrine System 1/31-2/4        Lab #2 Heart Structure and Function 2/7-2/10 (Mon-Thurs)    Exam #1 Endocrine System and Heart 2/10        MAP homework assignments due 2/14-2/18     Labs #3 & #4 Arteries & Veins 2/21-2/25        Labs #3 & #4 Arteries & Veins 2/28-3/4     Labs #5 Blood 3/7-3/10 (Mon-Thurs)    Exam #2 Arteries, Veins, and Blood 3/10     MAP homework assignments due 3/14-3/18    Spring Break 3/21-3/25        Lab #6 Digestive System 3/28-4/1        Lab #7 Respiratory System 4/4-4/8     Lab #8 Urinary System 4/11-4/14 (Mon-Thurs)    Exam #3 Digestive, Respiratory, and Urinary Systems 4/14        MAP homework assignments due 4/18-4/22         Lab #9 Male Reproductive Systems 4/25-4/29         Lab #10 Female Reproductive system and Human Development 5/2-5/5 (Mon-Thurs) Lab Final Exam -Male & Female Reproductive systems, Human Development 5/5        MAP homework assignments for Final Exam due
Major Assignments Schedule	Exam Availability Begins Availability Ends 1 Monday 2/7 at 12:30am Thursday 2/10 at 11:59pm MAP assignments due 2/10 2 Monday 3/7 at 12:30am Thursday 3/10 at 11:59pm MAP assignments due 3/10 3 Monday 4/11 at 12:30am Thursday 4/14 at 11:59pm MAP assignments due 4/14 4 Monday 5/2 at 12:30am Thursday 5/5 at 11:59pm MAP assignments due 5/5 It is strongly/highly recommended that you place these dates in your phone calendar with alarm reminders. Exams not taken will receive a grade of 0 on that exam. A list and due dates of required Mastering A&P Online homework is posted in the Course Information folder on the course website.
Final Exam Date	May 2, 2022 - 12:5 AM   Through  May 5, 2022 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Each of the 4 lab exams will count 20% toward your final lab average. Any exam not taken will receive a grade of "0". No grades are dropped when calculating course average. The average of Mastering A&P (MAP) assignments will count for 20% of your final lab average. Assignments complete after the due date will have a late penalty assessed. Assignments not completed will receive a grade of "0". No assignments can be completed after 5/5. Calculating your LAB Average: Lab Extra Credit = (RLB quiz/20) + (OO & Course Policies quiz/20) + (DB1 /4) + (DB2 /4) + Group Project Lab Average = (Lab Ex1 + Lab Ex2 + Lab Ex3 + Lab Ex4 + MAP average + Lab Extra Credit) / 5
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	For the full list of Course policies and procedures, read the Online Orientation and Course Policies documents posted in the Course Information folder on the course website. The course schedule and list of homework assignments are posted in the Course Information folder on the course website. Installation of Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLB) is required on any computer to be used to take an exam/quiz. MOST VERSIONS OF CHROMEBOOKS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH RLB AND THUS CANNOT BE USED TO TAKE EXAMS. It is the responsibility of the student to have a functioning computer and internet in order to take exams during the scheduled period of availability for each exam. Computers in LSCPA computer labs and Student Success Center are available for use for exams. Exams not completed by the end of the availability dates will be available for the following TWO days with an incremental time penalty assessed. Exams not completed will receive a grade of “0”. No grades are dropped. A Mastering A&P access code is required to access the online MAP homework assignments. MAP assignments completed after their due date will have a late penalty assessed. MAP assignments not completed at all will receive a grade of "0". No grades are dropped. It is imperative that you check your email EVERY DAY. This is an online class and email is the only way I have to contact you. Emails not written with proper sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, etc or that do not clearly state your question will be returned to you for clarification. You MUST use the "Send Email" link from within the course when emailing me. If you wish to email me about a grade, you must email me from the "send email" link within the course website.
Attendance Policy	This is an online class and it is the responsibility of each student to have a RELIABLE computer AND Internet access for the duration of the course. If you encounter a problem with your computer, Computers in the Student Success Center and Computer labs at LSCPA are available for use. Please note that some course material may not be accessible using a cell phone and/or tablet device. In this online class there are no scheduled class "meeting times" and it is your responsibility to manage your schedule to complete course requirements by their due dates. All lectures have been recorded and the links to these videos are posted on the course website and in the notes posted for each chapter. You may email me at any time with questions. If you wish to have a virtual office visit, please email me a specific day/time and I will email you a zoom link
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
Other	The schedules for assignments and exams are posted on the course website and it is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the schedule. Special reminders will not be sent out. Checking your LSCPA email every day is a requirement of the course.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.