-There are 2 REQUIRED items for the Bio 2301 (A&P1) :

1)"Human Anatomy & Physiology", 2nd ed by Erin Amerman, Pearson Publishing, ISBN: 978-0134-754239

2)Modified Mastering A&P Access code that goes with the lecture textbook by Amerman. This MAP access code is ABSOLUTELY required. This is the same access code that is required for the A&P lab and you can use the same one...i.e. you do not have to purchase it twice.

A functioning computer with a webcam is required to take all online exams and quizzes.  It is the student's responsibility to have both. Alternatively, exams may be taken at one of the computer labs on the LSCPA campus.
 
Required Software (available free of charge)

• Microsoft Office
  • This software package contains MSWord which you’ll need in this course & other useful programs.  Office 365 suite is available to students Free of Charge. 
  • The URL for the instruction page and link to download Office 365 is::  
    
    https://lamarsupportservices.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/320/Portal-LSCPA/KB/ArticleDet?ID=16454
     
• Respondus Lockdown Browser
  • This is required to be installed on any computer/tablet used to take an exam or quiz.  
  • Link to download Respondus Lockdown Browser:  https://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=139113547   
  • The link to download Respondus Lockdown Browser is also next to the “Online LSCPA support” section of the Institution homepage. (Look at the bottom) 

1. Demonstrate an understanding of anatomical terminology, general biological chemistry, and the role of the cell and cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis throughout the body. 
2. Demonstrates an understanding of the structure and function of nucleic acids and their role in protein synthesis, as well as the structure and function of epithelial tissues and the skeletal system including knowledge of specific bones. 
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the muscular system including knowledge of specific muscles, the organization of the nervous system, and the electrophysiology involved in membrane potential and action potential generation.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the various components the brain and spinal cord, the autonomic nervous system, and sensory organs in the body. 
5. Demonstrate an understanding of reading material including relevant terminology.
6. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with fellow students to complete/cover assigned material.

• 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. 

Lecture Exam 1 Chapters:

Ch. 1 Overview of A&P, Language of A&P, Core Principles of A&P

Ch. 2 Atoms, Ions, Molecules, Chemical Bonds Energy & Chemical Reactions, Water & Mixtures, Acids, Bases, pH

Ch. 3 Structure of Plasma Membrane, Membrane Transport, Organelles, Protein Synthesis, Cell Cycle

Lecture Exam 2 Chapters:

Ch. 4 Histology, Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Nerve Tissue, Membranes & Coverings

Ch. 5 Integumentary functions, Epidermis, Dermis, Accessory Structures, Pathology of skin

Ch. 6 Skeletal Classifications, Bone structure, Osteon structure, Bone growth, remodeling, fracture healing, osteoporosis

Ch. 7 bone terminology & landmarks

Lecture Exam 3 Chapters:

Ch. 8 Joint classifications, synovial joints, movements of synovial joints, Joint dysfunction.

Ch. 9 General Skeletal muscle structure,

Ch. 10 Muscle fiber structure, Sarcomere structure, Muscle excitation, Muscle contraction, & relaxation, Energy sources, motor units, Muscle recruitment,

Recruitment, muscle fatigue, Muscle training, oxygen debt, Muscle fiber types, Review of Skeletal muscle function

Lecture Exam 4 Chapters:

Ch. 11 Overview of Nervous system, nerve tissue, neurons, neuroglial tissue, Electrophysiology, membrane potential, action potential, Propagation of AP

 Action Potential, Propagation of AP, Neural synapses, neurotransmitters.

Ch.12 Overview of CNS, Cerebrum, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Brainstem, Protection of brain & spinal cord, SC anatomy, sensation, Voluntary movement, homeostasis of vital functions, cognition, memory

Lecture Exam 5 (Final) Chapters:

Ch. 13 PNS, Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, receptor classification, Receptive Fields, Receptive fields, Reflexes.

Ch. 14 ANS; Sympathetic & Parasympathetic NS

Ch.15 Special vs General Senses, Smell, Taste, Eye anatomy, and Ear anatomy

A: 90-100%

B: 80-89.99%

C: 70-79.99%

D: 60-69.99%

F: 59.99% and below

Grading Scale

All Email Communication must come from an @lamarpa.edu email address from the student enrolled in this course. I am unable to respond to any emails from outside parties. Concerned parents may contact my supervisor.

Instructor will respond to emails through official avenues only, this includes office phone, lamarpa.edu email and Bookings messages and meeting requests.
DO NOT add or message your instructor on ANY social media platform.
DO NOT call or text your instructor on a personal line, this information is not readily available to the public and will be considered Stalking.

Emails Must contain the students name, class section, and a detailed description of their question written in complete sentences. Please include screenshots when appropriate.

I will not discuss your grade via email, and will require a meeting via Bookings.
 

Instructor will respond to emails in the order they are received. Instructor will not be available to respond to emails outside of regular working hours (9am-4pm M-F). Emails sent outside of these hours may take up to two business days for a response. 

Assignments are assigned on Monday and Due on Friday of each week. Holidays and outages will be taken into consideration but generally do not affect this schedule. All work is due by Friday at 5 PM. If there is any issue or questions about assignments please contact me BEFORE Friday.
There will be no dropped or replaced grades. 

Exam dates are set. Exams will be open upon completion of unit assignments and closed at 05:00 PM on the assigned date. You will need to schedule to be available for exams during this time. All exams will be given online, in your own time, but will be monitored via Respondus Monitoring. Respondus Monitor is a REQUIRED part of the course, and is available for download for free in blackboard. For more information about respondus monitoring exams, please see the exam instructions in Blackboard. If you wish to opt out of Respondus Monitor, you must take your assignment in the student testing center by appointment only.

The Final Exam will be cumulative.

Extensions will NOT be granted for any reason. 

Any assignments or exams not completed by the end of the availability date will receive a grade of (0) zero. Deadlines will not be extended due to personal or technical issues. 

It is YOUR responsibility to have a RELIABLE computer and Internet access for the duration of this course. If you do not have a home computer or laptop, the school provides computer access in the library computer lab as well as in the Student Success Center lab.

Teamwork is a required part of this course and accounts for 20% of your grade. You must work on your group work throughout the semester in the team folder. If you have any questions regarding teamwork please refer to the team work folder in blackboard.

Class disruptions will be dealt with on a case by case basis,  this includes appropriate netiquette behavior and professionalism while online.

Posing a danger to yourself or others during class, inciting fear to classmates, or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the course. 

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating during an exam or plagiarizing during the written assignments will receive a zero for that assignment. Repeat offenses may result in expulsion from the course. 

AI Policy

The use of AI tools (such as Grammarly or AI tutors) is encouraged when they are used to support your learning by helping with editing, brainstorming, or clarifying difficult concepts. However, copying AI-generated responses directly into your assignments is not acceptable. Work that relies solely on AI will typically earn a low score because it lacks depth, originality, and the critical thinking this course requires. You will be far more successful by engaging genuinely with the material and using AI as a support, not a substitute, for your own work.

This course will have weekly assignments and announcements via Blackboard. Please log in on Day 1 of class. Checking email and Blackboard Often will help to keep up to date on assignments and communication.

Logging in and completing work weekly is required.

Class participation is mandatory and will also be reflected as 10% of your overall grade.

Attendance and participation will be measured weekly for online courses by assessing log-in dates and participation in certain assignments and discussion boards.

1st Day of Class - 1/20/2026

Last day to register/change classes - 2/4/2026 

Last day to Opt out Book Bundle - 2/4/2026 

Last day to drop without Academic Penalty - 2/23/2026 

Last day to drop with Academic Penalty       - 4/17/2026

All Grades are Final on 5/14/2026 at Midnight

Free tutoring services are provided by the school via study.com link in Blackboard.

Tutoring services are also offered by Title VI services in the Ruby Fuller Building.

Support Services are offered to students via Student services, Title V, and the SeaHawk Pantry

Microsoft Office 365 suite is available to students Free of Charge

Blackboard and Respondus Monitoring Issues should be referred to the 24/7 Blackboard Hotline Provided by SHSU, link can be found in Blackboard or use the contact below:

24/7 Blackboard Help Hotline 

Tel:+19362942780

blackboard@shsu.edu

If you have any issues or questions, you can attend office hours, or email me at any time.