Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:45 am
Lab: Section 030: Tuesday 11:30am-1:10pm; Section 040: Thursday 11:30am-1:10pm
This course will survey basic concepts in cell physiology. In addition, a survey of basic anatomical terminology will precede a study of the histology, gross anatomy and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Use will be made of the case-study method to achieve the desired understanding and integration of physiologic principles. The laboratory portion of the course will include use of human cadavers to study the anatomy of the systems indicated above. AAS: Life science (laboratory science) elective.
BIOL 1564 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate high school introductory anatomy and physiology course
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Responsibility
Faculty Contact Information
Mondays: 9-11am
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8am-9:30am
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to anatomy and physiology.
- Be able to explain the cell theory as it relates to the human body.
- Recognize tissues and the relationship between histology and biological functions.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the integumentary system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the skeletal system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the muscular system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of nervous system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of endocrine system.
- Be able to identify anatomical structures found in Outcomes Attachment 1.
- Anatomical Terminology
- Introduction to Cell Physiology
- Tissues
- Integumentary System
- Bones and Skeletal Tissue
- Axial Skeleton
- Appendicular Skeleton
- Articulations
- Muscular Tissue
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Brain and Cranial Nerves
- Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Senses
- Endocrine System
Text: eBook Anatomy and Physiology: An Integrative Approach, 4th ed by McKinley, O’Loughlin and Bidle, McGraw Hill Pub., ISBN 9781260265217 (2025) (required)
Lab Manual: Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Manual (Summer 25 revision) (Required)(KCC bookstore)
Lab Supplies: Safety Goggles (Required) (KCC bookstore)
Grading Scale:
The course will be graded on a straight scale (no curve).
Grades are assigned based on the following percentages:
90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D and 0-59% = F.
| Assignment/Quiz | Points | |
| Lecture Quizzes | (6 x 50 pts each) | 300 |
| McGraw Hill Reading | (8 x 10 pts each) | 80 |
| Lab Reports | (15 x 5 pts each two lowest grades are dropped) | 65 |
| Case Studies | (5 x 10 pts each) | 50 |
| Lab Quizzes | (5 x 20 pts each) | 100 |
| Lab Final | (Comprehensive) | 50 |
| Lecture Final | (Comprehensive) | 100 |
| Total | 745 |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Make-up policy:
Labs:
Lab reports will be due at the beginning of your next lab session. Late lab reports must be turned in within one calendar week of the assigned due date and late lab reports will have points deducted depending on the tardiness of the report. Late lab reports will not be accepted after that point. You MAY NOT turn in a lab assignment for a lab you did not attend and therefore will not get points for that lab report. However, your two (2) lowest lab report grades of the semester will be dropped. If you know in advance that you are going to miss a lab, contact me and you may be able to go to another lab section that week, although that is not guaranteed. There is no make-up lab final.
Unit Quizzes
If you arrive late for an exam, the exam time will NOT be extended to accommodate you. This is also true for lab quizzes. If you miss a quiz, you will have five school days to take the make-up quiz. Make-up lecture quizzes are to be scheduled with the professor or taken at the testing center (for testing center information go to KCC’s website and click on “testing services” under “Current Students”). Make-up quizzes may include short answer and fill-in-the-blank questions. If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam day then you may take the regular exam early. All finals must be taken at the assigned time.
Pencil: a #2 pencil must be used on all lecture quizzes/exams. None will be provided for you.
Academic Dishonesty: You are responsible for understanding what is listed in the student code of conduct as examples of academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism and facilitating academic dishonesty (http://www.kcc.edu/students/academics/Pages/codeofconduct.aspx).
Expectation for Artificial Intelligence (AI) involvement: Any assignments turned in are expected to be a result of your own work and research. Any sources used for research are to be properly cited, including any AI software. For any assignment, activity, lab report, or exam in which you violate the student code of conduct you will receive zero points on the assignment after the first violation. You will also receive a written warning. The second violation will result in failure of the class and potentially further disciplinary action through the school administration.
Cell phones: Please silence all electronic devices prior to the start of lab/class to prevent class disruption. Please refrain from texting or using your phone or computer for non-class related reasons. The use of ear buds is prohibited during lecture and lab.
Audio/video recordings: Professor Scott provides recorded lectures through Canvas. Student may also make recordings of live lectures and labs only after receiving permission from the instructor. These recordings are only for personal use while enrolled in this class. The student may not share and/or distribute these recordings without the express written consent of the instructor.
Laboratory Safety Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if he/she has missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, he/she must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to always comply with the KCC Science Laboratory Safety Rules. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Laboratory Safety
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to always comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
College Policies
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu.
Resources
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
| Week # | Topic | Reading | Lab |
| 1 | Introduction/Anatomical Terminology | Chapter 1 | Lab 1 |
| 2 | Introduction to Cell Physiology | Chapter 4 | Lab 2 |
| 3 | Tissues Quiz 1 (Ch. 1 and 4) Osmosis Case Study Due | Chapter 5 | Lab 3 |
| 4 | Integumentary System | Chapter 6 | Lab Quiz 1-tissues Lab 4 |
| 5 | Bones and Skeletal Tissue Quiz 2 (Ch. 5 and 6) | Chapter 7 | Lab 5 |
| 6 | Axial and Appendicular Skeleton | Chapter 8 | Lab 6 |
| 7 | Articulations
| Chapter 9 | Lab Quiz 2- axial skeleton Lab 7 |
| 8 | Muscular Tissue Quiz 3 (Chs. 7, 8 and 9) Joint Case Study Due | Chapter 10 | Lab 8 |
| ********************************SPRING BREAK************************************* | |||
| 9 | Muscular System | Chapter 11 | Lab Quiz 3- appendicular skeleton Lab 9 |
| 10 | Week 10 Nervous System Quiz 4 (Chs. 10 and 11) Muscle Case Study Due | Chapter 12 | Lab 10 |
| 11 | Brain and Cranial Nerves | Chapter 13 | Lab Quiz 4 – muscles Lab 11 |
| 12 | Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Quiz 5 (Chs. 12 and 13) | Chapter 14 | Lab 12 |
| 13 | Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Nervous System Case Study Due | Chapter 15 | Lab 13 |
| 14 | Senses | Chapter 16
| Lab Quiz 5 – nervous system Lab 14 |
| 15 | Endocrine System Quiz 6 (Ch, 14, 15, and 16) Special Senses Case Study Due | Chapter 17 | Lab 15 |
| 16 | Catch up and Review | Lab Final | |
| 17 | FINAL EXAM See date/time on Canvas | ||
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.