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BIO 142 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Professors: Patricia Daron, Bill Gorham, Edith Trott, Ann Guandolo, Raj Bawa, Ilsa Silva-Krott, Cindy Miller

Overview
 

This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence (BIO 141-142 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I-II - 4 credits each). It integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. It is an introductory college transfer level offering designed to meet the anatomy and physiology needs of students pursuing programs in medical or paramedical careers, or a degree in physical education. 

Entry Level Competencies: Students should have an expressed interest in biology and be able to read and express themselves orally and in writing. 

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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1.        Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system of man. 

2.        Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of man. 

3.        List the enzymes and hormones involved in digestion and state their functions. 

4.        Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system of man. 

5.        Explain neuronal and synaptic transmission. 

6.        Describe the anatomy and physiology of the special senses of man. 

7.        Discuss the organs of the endocrine system, their secretions, the functions of these secretions, the control of these secretions, and their target organs. 

8.        Describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system of man. 

9.        Explain fluid and electrolyte balance in the human body and related clinical disorders. 

10.     Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems. 

11.     Discuss the phases of the menstrual cycle and the hormones associated with each phase . 

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Materials

 

The required course materials for this course are:

  • TEXTBOOK: Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition, by Shier, Butler and Lewis: McGraw/Hill Publishers.

  • STUDY GUIDE: Study Guide for an Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II, 4th Edition, Patricia R. Daron, McGraw/Hill Publishers.

  • CD-ROMS: Anatomy & Physiology Revealed CDs, 2nd Edition, by Shier: McGraw/Hill Publishers. (Please note: If you have the 1st Edition CD-ROM from BIO 141, you do not need to purchase the 2nd Edition CD for this course).

  • WORKBOOK: Anatomy & Physiology Revealed Workbook , 2nd Edition, by Broyles: McGraw/Hill Publishers.  (Please note: If you have the 1st Edition workbook from BIO 141, you do not need to purchase the 2nd Edition workbook for this course).

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

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Grading

  Your course grade will be determined by forums, quizzes, 6 exams, and a Service Learning Project, according to the following points:

Assignment

Points

Forums

40

Quizzes

(see note below)

6 Exams @ 100 point

600

Service Learning Project

40


Grading Scale

A 612 or more
B 544-611
C 476-543
D 408-475
F Fewer than 408 points

 

NOTE: There are 7 quizzes throughout this course that you will have 1 opportunity to complete online at home on your honor (i.e., without the use of any of additional assistance). These quizzes are interactive (i.e., your answer is graded immediately and upon completion at the end of the quiz you are informed of your correct and incorrect answers). If your answer is incorrect, you will be receive information regarding where you need to go in your text and/or study guide to get the correct information. Each quiz has 10 questions. For each question that you answer correctly on each quiz, you will receive 0.5 point of extra credit toward your final grade. What this means is that if you answer all the questions correctly on all of the quizzes, then you will have 35 points added to your final score.

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Exams

  There are 6 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

 

This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.

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Contacting the Instructors

 

We are here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here are how to contact us when they do:

E-mails : pdaron@nvcc.edu, rgorham@nvcc.edu, etrott@nvcc.edu, aguandolo@nvcc.edu, rbawa@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 323-3224
You may also call us to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or our campus offices in Annandale.  

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Beginning the Course
 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.