Syllabus for Biology 116
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II
Fall 2005 Semester

Instructor
Dr. S. Michele Robichaux
Associate Professor
221 Gouaux Hall
448-4761, 448-4700
e-mail: michele.robichaux@nicholls.edu
Webpage:  www.nicholls.edu/biol-smr/index2.htm
Office hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
9:00 - 10:30 AM; 1:00 - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 - 10:30 AM; 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Course Sections
Biology 116 will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4M (10:45 A.M. - 11:40 A.M.) during regularly scheduled class meetings as indicated by the calendar in the 2005 - 2006 Nicholls State University bulletin.

Catalog Description
BIOL 116.  Human Anatomy and Physiology II.  3-3-0.  A descriptive presentation of the structure and function of the organ systems of the human body covering the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.

Prerequisites for Course
Biology 114 and Biology 115

Required Text and Other Materials
  1. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, F. Martini, 2006.  Seventh Edition.  Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
  2. Lecture notes will be made available on Blackboard.  Lecture notes may also be purchased at Copy Connection.
  3. eInstruction response pad and enrollment code.

Student Blackboard Login Instructions

Your Blackboard login username is your NSU e-mail login. For example, if you NSU e-mail address is user@its.nicholls.edu, your Blackboard login username would be user.  (Use lowercase letters.)

Your default Blackboard password is your Social Security Number, or the first nine (9) digits of your Student ID number.  Note: Omit the dashes.

If you do not know your NSU e-mail address, you may look it up on the Student E-mail Directory web site at http://acs.nicholls.edu/email/. You may also visit the WAC Computer Lab which is located on the first floor of Ellender Library, or contact a Bb Administrator by phone at 448-4673 or via e-mail at dian.leger@nicholls.edu.


How to purchase eInstruction RESPONSE PAD and ENROLLMENT CODE*
  1. Your textbook (new or used) does NOT have an eInstruction enrollment code. You MUST purchase BOTH an eInstruction response pad AND course enrollment code.
    1. Response pads can be purchased in the NSU Bookstore.  Buy your response pad first.
    2. To enroll in BIOL 116:
      1. Go the to eInstruction website (http://www.einstruction.com)
      2. Click on the "Students" button (top left of screen)
      3. Select Nicholls State University from the pull down list.
      4. Click on the "Choose Course" button.
      5. You will need to enter the class key for Anatomy and Physiology II- J7694I762
      6. You will need to enter your response pad serial number (printed on the back of your response pad or under the response pad's battery cover).
      7. Click on "I do not have a code".
      8. Click on "Join the Class".
      9. Follow payment instructions.  You will need a credit card or personal check.

      *If you have already enrolled online (at www.einstruction.com) in another class that uses eInstruction response pads, use your eInstruction/CPS Online username and password to log-in to your eInstruction/CPS Online account.  You can register for additional courses for a reduced fee.

      For further information, refer to Course Information in Blackboard.

Student Outcome Objectives
The student will be able to:
  1. To describe the composition and functions of blood.
  2. To discuss the composition and functions of plasma.
  3. To describe the formed elements of blood including: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  4. To discuss hematopoiesis.
  5. To discuss hemostasis.
  6. To identify the anatomy of the heart.
  7. To discuss the physiology of the heartbeat: including the conducting system, the electrocardiogram, and cardiac cycle.
  8. To describe the cardiodynamics: including cardiac output, stroke volume, heart rate, and the effect of exercise.
  9. To identify the anatomy of blood vessels.
  10. To describe cardiovascular physiology: including circulatory pressures and capillary exchange.
  11. To describe the mechanisms of cardiovascular regulation: including autoregulation, neural and hormonal regulation.
  12. To describe the patterns of cardiovascular response to exercise and hemorrhaging.
  13. To list the functions and describe the organization of the respiratory system.
  14. To describe respiratory physiology: including pulmonary ventilation and gas transport.
  15. To describe the mechanisms of respiratory system regulation: including local and neural regulation.
  16. To describe the overview of the structure and function of the digestive tract.
  17. To describe the organization and physiology of the following digestive organs: oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver and gallbladder.
  18. To discuss functions of the secretions of the digestive tract including: specific digestive enzymes and hormones.
  19. To discuss the regulation of secretory activity of organs of the digestive tract.
  20. To discuss the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
  21. To discuss the organization of the urinary system.
  22. To identify the organization of the renal nephron.
  23. To describe renal physiology including: urine formation, filtration, reabsorption and secretion and function of the vasa recta.
  24. To identify the organization and discuss the physiology of the organs of urine transport, storage and elimination.
  25. To identify the organization of the male reproductive system.
  26. To describe hormones and male reproduction function including: meiosis/spermatogenesis and hormonal mechanisms that regulate male reproductive functions.
  27. To identify the organization of the female reproductive system.
  28. To describe the hormones and the female reproductive cycle including: meoisis/oogenesis and the hormonal mechanisms that regulate female reproductive functions.
  29. To identify the organization of the lymphatic system.
  30. To discuss non-specific defenses within the immune system.
  31. To discuss specific defenses within the immune system.
  32. To identify the basic concepts of fluid balance.
  33. To list the basic concepts of electrolyte balance.
  34. To discuss the interplay between fluid balance and electrolyte balance
  35. To discuss the importance of pH control.

Course Content and Sequence
  1. Blood anatomy; blood physiology (Chapter 19)
  2. Heart anatomy; heart physiology (Chapter 20)
  3. Blood vessels (Chapter 21)
  4. Cardiovascular physiology; cardiovascular response (Chapter 21)
  5. Respiratory anatomy; respiratory physiology (Chapter 23)
  6. Digestive system: anatomy and physiology of digestive organs (Chapter 24)
  7. Urinary system: organization (Chapter 26)
  8. Urinary system: renal physiology (Chapter 26)
  9. Urine transport, storage and elimination (Chapter 26)
  10. Male reproductive system: anatomy and physiology (Chapter 28)
  11. Female reproductive system: anatomy and physiology (Chapter 28)
  12. Lymphatic system: organization (Chapter 22, pages 778-791)
  13. Lymphatic system: non-specific body responses (Chapter 22)
  14. Lymphatic system: specific immunity (Chapter 22)
  15. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance (Chapter 27)

Testing Sequence for Lecture
  1. Test One:  Blood anatomy and physiology;heart anatomy and heart physiology
  2. Test Two:  Blood vessels; cardiovascular physiology and response; respiratory anatomy and physiology
  3. Test Three:  Digestive system anatomy and physiology; organization of the urinary system
  4. Test Four:  Renal physiology; male and female reproductive systems; lymphatic system; immunity

Course Requirements
  1. Students must complete the following class activities:
    1. Four (4) scheduled written exams, including the final exam.
    2. CPS enrollment and participation.
  2. Textbook is required.  Students are expected to read assigned chapters in the text and come to class prepared.   Tape recorders are allowed.
  3. Students are expected to be considerate of the instructor and other people enrolled in the class.
  4. Eating, drinking, or smoking will not be allowed in the classroom.
  5. Classroom conduct:  Behavior that is disruptive to the instructor or the class will result in immediate dismissal from the class and lowering of the semester grade by one (1) letter grade.  Disruptions include, but are not limited to, entering the classroom after lecture has begun, exiting the classroom during the lecture, talking or making other loud noises while the lecture is in progress, and the activation of beepers or cell phones.
  6. Students are expected to be honest during examinations.

Method of Evaluation
  1. Four timed tests (each worth 100 points) will be given.
    1. Exam questions are based on the material covered in the textbook, lecture and outside reading , if assigned.
    2. Scheduled examinations will consist of multiple choice, short answer, matching, true-false or discussion-type questions.
    3. Unless the instructor indicates otherwise, all exams are machine graded.
  2. A student not taking all lecture exams will receive an 'F' for the final course grade.
  3. A student not enrolled in CPS by the date indicated by the instructor at the beginning of the semester will have their semester grade lowered by one (1) letter grade.
  4. On exam day, students must bring a #2 pencil, an eraser, and an answer sheet.
  5. All exams and answer sheets remain in the possession of the instructor. Nevertheless, you have the right to review your answer sheet.
    1. If you have a problem with a test grade, you need to discuss this with the instructor within seven (7) calendar days after the posting of the grade.
    2. All answer sheets are destroyed one semester following the conclusion of the course.
  6. A tentative schedule of the dates for tests will be given by the instructor at the beginning of the semester.   However, these dates may change due to unforeseen events.
  7. Posting of Grades: Grades will be posted on Blackboard.  Questions about a posted grade must be discussed with the instructor within seven(7) calendar days after the posting of the grade.
  8. Test adjustments/curves: If made (option of the instructor), test adjustments/curves will be determined by using the test average and/or the test standard deviation.
  9. No extra point activities are available.  Bonus exam questions will serve as 'extra points' toward exam grades.
  10. The final exam (exam 4) will be doubled if this improves the final course average.  In this case,the combined average of five grades (exam one, exam two, exam three, exam four, and exam four) will constitute the final grade average for the course.  If, however, doubling the exam four results in a lower course average, then the combined average of the four lecture exams will constitute the final course grade for the course.
  11. Grading Scale
    A       90%-100%
    B       80%-89.9%
    C       70%-79.9%
    D       60%-69.9%
    F       59 and below

Make-up Procedures
  1. No make-up exams will be given for exams without an acceptable excuse.  Absences will be excused only for illnesses documented by a physician, mandatory attendance at an official University function, death in the immediate family or legal evidence of being involved in an accident, jury duty, court appearance, etc.  NOTE: A regularly scheduled doctor's appointment is NOT a valid excuse unless it involves a life-threatening condition requiring special monitoring, procedures, etc.
  2. A student who misses an exam must contact the instructor within 24 hours of the test in order for an excuse to be acceptable and must present valid written documentation for their absence.
  3. All make-up exams will be administered following the final exam (Exam 4) at the conclusion of the semester.
  4. The student will be assigned a grade of "0" for the exam if an excuse is considered unacceptable by the instructor

Academic Honesty Policy
Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated!  Cheating will result in the instructor filing formal grievance charges against the offending student(s) as outlined in the University's Code of Student Conduct.  Cheating is considered the most serious transgression a university student can make against their honor, fellow students, the university, and the public.

Attendance Policy
  1. Students are required to attend all lectures.  A student with an unexcused absence is responsible for obtaining any course handouts or notes for that lecture from a fellow student.  The teacher is not responsible for providing the missing course information.
  2. A written excuse is required for any absence.  An acceptable excuse includes the following: illness documented by a physician; mandatory attendance at an official University function; death in the immediate family; legal evidence of being involved in an accident, jury duty, court appearance, etc.
  3. Any student with three or more unexcused absences will have their semester grade lowered by one (1) letter grade.

Office of Disabilities Services

If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accomodations.  The Office of Disability Services is located in Peltier Hall, Room 100-A.  The phone number is (985)448-4430 (TDD449-7002).

Final Date for Dropping Class with a 'W'