Lecture: two hourly exams, three quizzes and a cumulative final exam Laboratory: two quizzes, midterm exam, and cumulative final exam

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1 BIO 142 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology Anthony J Uzwiak, PhD Office: Biology uzwiak@tcnj.edu Website: Office Hours: T 1:00 2:00 Course Description One Unit undergraduate course for School of Nursing students designed to provide a foundational understanding of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on the homeostatic regulation of organ systems. The course includes a laboratory component that uses dissection of a cat as well as other mammalian organs. Course Materials Two text resources are required. The text for lecture is Seeley: Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (ISBN-13: ). The manual for lab is Marieb: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version (ISBN-13: ). Additional resources will be provided on the course website. Course Requirements Lecture: two hourly exams, three quizzes and a cumulative final exam Laboratory: two quizzes, midterm exam, and cumulative final exam Course Purpose and Learning Goals Human Anatomy and Physiology BIO 141/142 is a two semester course that includes lecture and laboratory elements. The course is required for nursing majors. It provides students a thorough understanding of human anatomy and physiological function and a foundation for the understanding of disease and pathological processes that affect this function. To achieve the forgoing, students will gain an understanding of the following concepts: Cellular basis of life, cellular reproduction and the cell cycle Structural organization of the human body Microscopic anatomy of all major tissue types Molecular basis of function in selected human systems Functional anatomy of major organ systems Physiological function of organ systems and their contribution to the human organism Homeostatic regulation of physiological function Heredity and its contribution to human physiological function Elements of the pathophysiological process Pathophysiological processes affecting organ systems

2 The development of these competencies will provide insights into pathology, disease and the clinical disciplines and contribute to the development of the critical thinking and reasoning required of individuals practicing nursing as a profession. In conjunction, students should also understand that observable function in most systems results from integrated activity and reflects biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. Therefore, understanding the functioning of the human body requires an integrated understanding of all levels of physiological function. The achievement of this objective requires the development of highly evolved skills and critical thinking that is ultimately transferable to complex challenges characteristic of the clinical professions. The discrete content of the course and its complexity provides an excellent system to promote and model these attributes. Course Schedule Topic Assigned Readings 22-Jan 25-Jan Introduction Nervous System 29-Jan Sensory Systems: Vision Chapter 14 (Sensation) & 15 1-Feb Sensory Systems: Audition Chapter 15 5-Feb Sensory Systems: Somatic Sensation Chapter 15 8-Feb Quiz I 8-Feb Sensory Systems: Chemical Senses Chapter Feb Endocrine System Chapter Feb Endocrine Glands Chapter Feb Immune System Chapter Feb Immune System Chapter Feb Exam I 1-Mar Cardiovascular System: Blood and Chapter 19 & 20 Heart Anatomy 5-Mar Cardiovascular System: Blood and Heart Anatomy Chapter 19 & 20 8-Mar Cardiovascular System: Physiology Chapter 21

3 12-Mar Spring Break 15-Mar 19-Mar Cardiovascular System: Physiology Chapter Mar Cardiovascular System: Regulation Chapter Mar Quiz II 26-Mar 2-Apr Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels Regulation of Blood Pressure Chapter 20 5-Apr Respiratory System Chapter 23 9-Apr Exam II 12-Apr Urinary System Chapter 26 & Apr Digestive System Chapter 24 & Apr Reproductive System: Anatomy Chapter Apr Reproductive System: Gametogenesis Chapter Apr Reproductive System: Fertilization Chapter Apr Quiz III 30-Apr Pregnancy and Parturition Chapter 29 3-May Development Chapter 29 7-May Human Genetics Chapter 3 10-May Final Review Final Exam: TBA Grading The final course grade is comprised of lecture and laboratory components and will reflect collective performance during the entire semester. There are a total of 875 points (see below for breakdown). The

4 hourly and final exams will include multiple choice and short answer questions. Specific elements of grading will be discussed in more detail as the semester progresses Lecture Points Hourly Exams 300 Final Exam 300 Quizzes Laboratory Quizzes 50 Midterm Exam 50 Final Exam Total for Course 875 SELECTED TCNJ POLICIES TCNJ s final examination policy is available on the web: Attendance Every student is expected to participate in each of his/her courses through regular attendance at lecture and laboratory sessions. It is further expected that every student will be present, on time, and prepared to participate when scheduled class sessions begin. Attendance will not be a component of course grading. Students are expected to attend class and complete assignments as scheduled, to avoid outside conflicts (if possible), and to enroll only in those classes that they can expect to attend on a regular basis. Absences from class are handled between students and instructors. The instructor may require documentation to substantiate the reason for the absence. The instructor should provide make-up opportunities for student absences caused by illness, injury, death in the family, observance of religious holidays, and similarly compelling personal reasons including physical disabilities. For lengthy absences, make-up opportunities might not be feasible and are at the discretion of the instructor. The

5 Office of Academic Affairs will notify the faculty of the dates of religious holidays on which large numbers of students are likely to be absent and are, therefore, unsuitable for the scheduling of examinations. Students have the responsibility of notifying the instructors in advance of expected absences. In cases of absence for a week or more, students are to notify their instructors immediately. If they are unable to do so they may contact the Office of Records and Registration. The Office of Records and Registration will notify the instructor of the student s absence. The notification is not an excuse but simply a service provided by the Office of Records and Registration. Notifications cannot be acted upon if received after an absence. In every instance the student has the responsibility to initiate arrangements for make-up work. TCNJ s attendance policy is available on the web: Academic Integrity Policy Academic dishonesty is any attempt by the student to gain academic advantage through dishonest means, to submit, as his/her own work that which has not been done by him/her or to give improper aid to another student in the completion of an assignment. Such dishonesty would include, but is not limited to: submitting as his/her own a project, paper, report, test, or speech copied from, partially copied, or paraphrased from the work of another (whether the source is printed, under copyright, or in manuscript form). Credit must be given for words quoted or paraphrased. The rules apply to any academic dishonesty, whether the work is graded or ungraded, group or individual, written or oral. TCNJ s academic integrity policy is available on the web: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Any student who has a documented disability and is in need of academic accommodations should notify the professor of this course and contact the Office of Differing Abilities Services ( ). Accommodations are individualized and in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of TCNJ s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy is available on the web: