BIOL 1564 Intro to Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus 810 Summer 2026

Credit Hours 4.00 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical/Lab Hours 2
Type of Credit
CIP Code
26.0403
Course Meeting Time

Lecture: R205 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Lab: R207 (Thursday) 5:30 PM - 8:50 PM

Course Description

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

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:

  1. Responsibility
Explanation of Course Alignment

Textbook(s) and Materials

You can also use: Anatomy & Physiology Free online at:

https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/1-introduction

Lab: Intro to A&P (BIO 1564) Lab Manual with Medical Terminology & Photo Atlas (KCC Bookstore)

Pencil (#2) with eraser

Safety goggles (KCC Book store)

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Jonathan Coulman
Faculty Email
Faculty Information

Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Jennifer Hayes Huggins jhuggins@kcc.edu

R 308 (815) 802-8484

Dept. Office: W102 802-8700

LASdivision@kcc.edu

Adjunct Professor: Jon Coulman jcoulman@kcc.edu

Course Information

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Be able to describe or demonstrate an understanding of the basic chemical processes occurring in the human body.
  2. Utilize a basic working knowledge of medical terminology.
  3. 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.
  4. Be able to effectively use directional, sectional, and planar terms to locate or identify structures or organs in the human body.
  5. Be able to list and explain the major functions of each organ or organ system in the human body.
  6. Be able to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships of structures, organs, and organ systems to homeostasis.
Topical Outline
  1. Orientation to the Human Body
  2. Basic Chemistry                                    
  3. Cells & Cellular Metabolism                                                       
  4. Tissues and Integumentary System       
  5. Skeletal System                                                                                    
  6. Muscular System                                  
  7. Nervous System                                               
  8. Somatic and Special Senses                              
  9. Endocrine System         
  10. Blood and Lymphatic System                             
  11. Cardiovascular System
  12. Digestive System                                                              
  13. Respiratory System                                                       
  14. Reproductive System  
Methods of Evaluation

 

Evaluation

Graded activities:PointsGrading Scale
6 Lecture Quizzes (50 points each) online300A = 90%
Comprehensive Lecture final in person - scantron100B = 80%
Final Lab Practical (in person, in lab, see list at end of syllabus) – write in75C = 70%
15 Lab Reports (5 points x 13) *turned in at the next lab65D = 60%
12 Terminology Quizzes (10x5) (see back of lab book for banks)50F = <60%
Terminology Final50 
(Course will be graded on straight scale, no curve)640 total points 

 

Academic Division

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700

Course Policies

Course Policies

During the semester, Canvas will drop your two lowest terminology quizzes out of the 12 taken and the two lowest lab reports out of the 15 assigned.

Therefore, there are no make-ups for term quizzes.

Terminology quizzes must be taken during the assigned dates and times on Canvas.

If you arrive late for a lecture quiz, the exam time will NOT be extended to accommodate you.

If you know in advance that you are going to miss a lecture quiz, contact me and the Dean of Liberal Arts.

You will have five school days to take the make-up quiz.

Make-up lecture quizzes are to be taken at the testing center (for testing center information go to KCC’s website and click on “testing services” under “Current Students”).

Exam makeup center schedule and information

Labs reports are due at the beginning of your next lab section.

Note: you must have attended the lab to turn in a lab report for that given lab.

Your lowest two lab report scores are also dropped.

Due to this, there are no make-ups for labs. This includes the terminology final.

 

There is no make-up lab practical final.

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 comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times.

These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement 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.

Classroom Etiquette:

  • Attendance: Attending class and being an active participant are crucial to your success in this course.
  • Please turn off all electronic devices (cell phones, headphones, etc.) prior to the start of class/ lab to prevent class disruption.
  • Pencil (#2) must be used on all exams. None will be provided.
  • Safety goggles must be worn while handling specimens or chemicals.
  • Audio recordings: Students may make audio recordings of lecture and/ or lab for their own personal use while enrolled in this class. However, the student may not share and/ or distribute these recordings without the expressed written consent of the instructor.
Course Calendar
Week:ReadingsTuesday - LectureThursday - LabTerminology Quiz bank number(s).

1

June 2nd

Chapter 1 -2

Course Intro/Intro to Human Body

Basic Chemistry

1&2-Intro/Microscope1
  Lecture Quiz 1 (Intro/Chemistry)  

2

June 9th

Chapter 3-5

Cells and Cellular Metabolism

Tissues and Integumentary system

3-Cells

4-Tissues

2,3
  Lecture Quiz 2 (Cells/Tissue/Skin)  

3

June 16th

Chapter 6-11

Skeletal System

Muscular System

5-Skeletal

6-Muscular

4,5
  Lecture Quiz 3 (Skeletal/muscles)  

4

June 23rd

Chapter 12-16

Nervous System

Somatic and Special Senses

Endocrine System

7-Nervous

8-Special senses

6,7
  Lecture Quiz 4 (Nervous/SS/Endocrine)  

5

June 30th

Chapter 17,18,21

Blood, Lymphatic, and

Cardiovascular system

 

9-Endocrine

10-Blood

8,9
  Lecture Quiz 5 (blood, cardio, lymph)  

6

July 7th

Chapters 19&20Digestive System

11-Cardio

12-Digestive

10,11
     

7

July 14th

Chapter 22, 25,26

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

13-Resp

14-Urinary

15 -Repro

Terminology Final

12
  Lecture Quiz 6 (Digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems) 

8

July 21st

Chapter 27LECTURE FINAL (in person, scantron)LAB PRACTICAL (in person, write in)
    

 

Note: calendar may be subject to change

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 under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide. 

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.