Lecture: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am-11:00am
Lab: Mondays 11:15am-2:35pm
This is a survey course intended for health career students. The structure and function of human tissue, organs, and systems will be studied. Strong emphasis is placed on developing basic skills in medical terminology. AAS: Life science (Laboratory science) elective.
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 and Wednesdays 7:30-8:30am-Riverfront Campus R203
Tuesdays 12-1pm South Campus (Watseka)
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Be able to describe or demonstrate an understanding of the basic chemical processes occurring in the human body.
- Utilize a basic working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Be able to name and identify the basic organs and related structures of the eleven human organ systems on models, cats, cadavers, pictures, or drawings.
- Be able to effectively use directional, sectional, and planar terms to locate or identify structures or organs in the human body.
- Be able to list and explain the major functions of each organ or organ system in the human body.
- Be able to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships of structures, organs, and organ systems to homeostasis.
- Orientation to the Human Body
- Basic Chemistry
- Cells & Cellular Metabolism
- Tissues and Integumentary System
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Somatic and Special Senses
- Endocrine System
- Blood and Lymphatic System
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
- Reproductive System
Textbook: Free textbook found online through Libretexts.org. Link is below and each chapter is linked in Canvas. https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_(Boundless)
Lab book (Required): Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology lab book available in the KCC Bookstore
Safety goggles available in the 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 | Total Points | |
| Lab Reports | 15 X 5 points each; lowest 2 grades dropped | 65 |
Terminology Quizzes (online) | 12x5 points each | 60 |
| Weekly comprehension quiz | 15x5 points each | 75 |
| Lecture Quizzes | 6 X 50 points each | 300 |
| Terminology Final | 50 multiple choice questions | 50 |
| Lab Practical/Final | 50 fill in the blank questions | 50 |
| Lecture Final | 100 multiple choice questions | 100 |
| Total | 700 |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Participation: Attending class and being an active participant are crucial to your success in this course. If you miss class, you will not only be at a severe disadvantage, but you will also miss any in-class assignments or quizzes for that day.
Online assignments are expected to be turned in by their due date.
Make-up policy:
Labs
Attendance at lab is mandatory. Unexcused late lab reports will have two points automatically deducted and must be turned in within one calendar week of the assigned due date. Late lab reports will not be accepted after that point. Lab reports will be due at the beginning of your next lab session.
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. 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. If you miss a unit 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 will include short answer and essay questions. If you know ahead of time that you will be missing on an exam day then you may take the regular exam early. All finals must
be taken at the assigned time.
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.
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.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring assistance is free to all currently enrolled KCC students. Our tutor program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). For schedules, resources and other helpful information, go to www.library.kcc.edu/tutoring
.
Office of Disability Services
KCC works closely with students and instructors to accommodate individual student learning needs. For the services they offer, their contact information and other helpful information, go to
www.kcc.edu/disabilityservices.
Miner Memorial Library
The Miner Memorial Library provides a variety of services free to students. For the services they offer, their hours of operation and other helpful information, go to www.kcc.edu/library.
Student Supports
The KCC Food Pantry, is available to all students regardless of financial need. It offers students non-perishable foods, snacks, personal hygiene products and frozen lunches. Hours will vary by semester; email foodpantry@kcc.edu for more information or to volunteer.
Transformative Growth Counseling provides on campus counseling services for students, including the first five sessions free of charge. For more information phone 630-731-2125 or email stephanie@transformativegrowth.org.
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).
For any assignment, activity, lab report, or exam in which you violate the student code of conduct you will receive zero points and may face disciplinary action.
If a student is found to be cheating on an exam, the student will receive a zero on the exam as well as receiving an F for their course grade.
• If a student is found using their cell phone or any other device in any way during an exam, it will be considered to be cheating and the student will receive a zero on the exam as well as an F for their course grade.
• Students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity at all times. This includes all aspects of behavior that can disrupt fellow student concentration in class from noise to obnoxious odors.
• Please be aware of how you are affecting others around you.
• Students that disrupt the class may be asked to leave.
• Any behaviors that are disruptive, disturbing or concerning will be reported to the Head of Student Services.
• I expect student behavior in this class to be professional.
Generative AI Policy:
• Students may not utilize generative AI and other large language models (LLM) as a substitute for their own knowledge acquisition, analysis of material, or self-reflection. Submitted assignments are expected to be written by students. While AI may be used to assist in idea generation and editing, students are expected to draft their assignment on their own. Use of AI to directly author the response is considered a violation of academic integrity and professionalism. If AI is used for any component of the assignment, students should cite the tool used and how it contributed.
• Generative AI tools like ChatGPT or other large language models (LLMs) may not be used to gather, research, or brainstorm for answers for closed-book assessments unless explicitly instructed by faculty or college leadership. The use of these tools without permission is a violation of academic integrity and professionalism.
• Students may be required to use specific AI technologies for certain assignments. In such cases, they must strictly adhere to the instructions provided by faculty when using these tools. Students are accountable for any inaccuracies or misinformation resulting from using these tools.
**Cell phones: Please silence all electronic devices prior to the start of class / lab to prevent class disruption. Please refrain from texting or using your phone or computing device for non-class related reasons during lecture or lab. No ear buds/headphones are to be worn in class.
**#2 pencils are required for all tests.
**Audio/video recordings: Students may make recordings of lecture and or lab 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.
| Week | Topic | Reading | Lab | Terminology Quiz# |
| 1 | Course Intro/Intro to the Human Body | Ch 1 | 1-Intro and Scientific method | 1 and 2 |
| Chemistry | Ch 2 | 2-Microscope | ||
| 2 | Cells and Cellular Metabolism Lecture Quiz (Ch 1-2) | Ch 3 | 3-Cells | 3 and 4 |
| Tissues and Integumentary | Ch 4and5 | 4-Tissues | ||
| 3 | Skeletal System Lecture Quiz #2 (Ch 3-5) | Ch 6-8 | 5-Skeletal | 5 and 6 |
| Muscular System | Ch 9 | 6-Muscular | ||
| 4 | Nervous System Lecture Quiz #3 (Ch 6-9) | Ch 10,11,12,14 | 7-Nervous sysem | 7 and 8 |
| Somatic and Special Senses | Ch 13 | 8-Special senses | ||
| 5 | Endocrine System | Ch 15 | 9-Endocrine | 9 and 10 |
Blood and lymphatic system Quiz #4 (Ch 10-15) | Ch 16, 19 and 20) | 10- Serology | ||
| 6 | Cardiovascular System | Ch 17and18 | 11-Cardiovascular | 11 and 12 |
Digestive System Lecture Quiz #5 (Ch 16-20) | Ch 22and23 | 12-Digestive | ||
| 7 | Respiratory System | Ch 21 | 13-Respiratory | Lab practical in lab Terminology Final-Taken online |
Urinary System Lecture Quiz #6 | Ch 24-25 | 14-Urinary | ||
| 8 | Reproductive System
| Ch 26-28 | 15-Reproductive System | |
| Cumulative Lecture Final July 22 at 8:30am | ||||
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.