BIOL 2644 Anatomy & Physiology I Syllabus 810 Fall 2026

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

Course Meeting Time

Lecture Hour: Monday & Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45 pm Rm 205

Lab Hour: Monday 7:00 – 8:40 pm Rm 210

Course Description

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.

Prerequisites

BIOL 1564 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate high school introductory anatomy and physiology course

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

Explanation of Course Alignment

Prerequisite: CHEM 1504 or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C; or both CHEM 1614 and CHEM 1624. Must be completed prior to taking this course. 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 discussion boards and class activities to achieve the desired understanding and integration of physiologic principles. The laboratory portion of the course will include use of models and dissection to study the anatomy of the systems indicated above. Please note: BIOL 1534 or BIOL 1564 are recommended for students with no previous biology coursework. AAS: Life science (laboratory science) elective.

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Karen Benoit
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone
Academic Division Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office-W102; 815-802-8700
Faculty Office Number
Lecture Room 205
Faculty Student Support Hours

By appointment only; 30 minutes prior to lecture Monday and Wednesday and 30 minutes after class on Monday only.

Faculty Information

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty NameKaren Benoit
Faculty Emailkbenoit@kcc.edu
Faculty PhoneOffice of Liberal Arts & Sciences 815-802-8700
Faculty Office NumberRoom 205
Faculty Student Support Hours30 minutes before and after lecture by appointment
Faculty InformationBest to contact email (kbenoit@kcc.edu

Course Information

Course Outcomes

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

  1. Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to anatomy and physiology.
  2. Be able to explain the cell theory as it relates to the human body.
  3. Recognize tissues and the relationship between histology and biological functions.
  4. Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the integumentary system.
  5. Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the skeletal system.
  6. Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the muscular system.
  7. Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of nervous system.
  8. Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of endocrine system.
  9. Be able to identify anatomical structures found in Outcomes Attachment 1.
Topical Outline
  1. Anatomical Terminology                                                            
  2. Introduction to Cell Physiology
  3. Tissues                                                                             
  4. Integumentary System                                 
  5. Bones & Skeletal Tissue                 
  6. Axial Skeleton                   
  7. Appendicular Skeleton     
  8. Articulations                                           
  9. Muscular Tissue
  10. Muscular System
  11. Nervous System
  12. Brain & Cranial Nerves
  13. Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves
  14. Autonomic Nervous System                                             
  15. Senses
  16. Endocrine System
Textbook/s and Course Materials

Textbook/s and Course Materials

Text: Openstax (Rice University) Anatomy and Physiology; ISBN-13: 978-1-951693-42-8; Digital PDF https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2eLinks to an external site.

Lab Manual: Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach Lab Manual, by Dr. JP Cohen

Course Materials: Faculty-authored Course Book, by Karen Benoit, M.N.S.

Methods of Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation

  • 6 Lecture Quizzes (50 pts each)
  • 15 Study Guides (5 pts each)
  • 15 Lab Reports (10 pts each)
  • Oral Lab Quizzes for Models (1 pt each)
  • 5 Lab Quizzes (20 pts each)
  • Lab Final (Comprehensive) 50
  • Lecture Final (Comprehensive) 100
Academic Division

Liberal Arts & Sciences

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

Course Policies

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.eduLinks to an external site. 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 CollegeLinks to an external site. 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

Copyright & Syllabus Disclaimer

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/copyrightLinks to an external site.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.

Expectations for Classroom and Online Behavior

Expectations for Classroom and Online Behavior

College Policies

Withdrawals

When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date without receiving a punitive final grade. Students should use Change of Schedule forms which are available in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms to Student Services or through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. To determine the last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” in this course, log into KCConnect and click on “my registration statement” under Academic Profile.

Code of Conduct

Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.

Email Policy

To ensure a student's privacy under all applicable education laws and to facilitate timely interactions, two College-authorized methods of electronic communication exist: KCC-issued student email accounts (using the domain name of .student.kcc.edu) and the Canvas Learning Management System. Students are expected to regularly check their KCC email accounts and Canvas for important incoming communication from the college or from individual instructors. Students understand that emails they send from personal email accounts (other than those listed above) may not be delivered to the KCC recipient, and students should have no expectation that such messages will be answered.

Non-Attendance/Non-Participation

KCC complies with state law and federal financial aid policy. If you receive an attendance grade of F or are institutionally withdrawn from a course, it will affect your eligibility for financial aid. (1) You must attend at least one class, or participate at least once for an online course (logging in without participation is not attending), by the 10th day of 16 week courses or within the first 10% of shorter term classes. Non-attendance will result in an attendance grade of F. (2) If you have excessive absences and no reasonable chance of passing the course at midterm (or after), your instructor may give you a WX grade and have you institutionally withdrawn from the course.

Course Calendar

Course Calendar

Week # Lecture Topic Readings Lab *Quizzes: Wed

Week 1 Anatomical Term & Organization (M, W) Chapter 1 Lab 1

Week 2 Introduction to Cell Physiology (M, W) Chapter 3 Lab 2

(Ch 1 & 3 study guide due on day of Quiz 1)

Week 3 Tissues (M) Chapter 4 Lab 3

Quiz 1 (Ch. 1 & 3) Wednesday

Week 4 Campus Closed – Labor Day

Integumentary System (W) Chapter 5 Lab Quiz 1-Tissues

(Ch 4 & 5 study guide due on day of Quiz 2) Lab 4

Week 5 Bones & Skeletal Tissue (M) Chapter 6 Lab 5

Quiz 2 (Ch. 4 & 5) Wednesday

Week 6 Axial & Appendicular Skeleton (M, W) Chapter 7-8 Lab 6

Week 7 Articulations (M, W) Chapter 9 Lab Quiz 2-Axial Skeleton

(Ch 6, 7, 8, & 9 study guide due on day of Quiz 3) Lab 7

Week 8 Muscular Tissue (M) Chapter 10 Lab 8

Quiz 3 (Ch. 6, 7, 8 & 9) Wednesday

Week 9 Muscles (M, W) Chapter 11 Lab Quiz 3 – Appendicular

(Ch 10 & 11 study guide due on day of Quiz 4) Lab 9

Week 10 Nervous System (M) Chapter 12 Lab 10

Quiz 4 (Ch. 10 & 11) Wednesday

Week 11 Brain & Cranial Nerves (M, W) Chapter 13 Lab Quiz 4-Muscles

(Ch 12 & 13 study guide due on day of Quiz 5) Lab 11

Week 12 Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves (M) Chapter 14 Lab 12 & 13

Quiz 5 (Ch. 12 & 13) Wednesday

Week 13 Wednesday No Class – Veterans Day

Autonomic Nervous System (M) Chapter 15

Week 14 Special Senses (M, W) Chapter 16 Lab Quiz 5- Nervous Sys

(Ch 14, 15, & 16 study guide due on day of Quiz 6) Lab 14 & 15

Week 15 Thanksgiving Break Begins Wednesday @ 5 pm – No Class

Quiz 6 (Ch. 14, 15, & 16) Monday Chapter 17

Endocrine System (Ch 17 study guide due on day of Lecture Final Exam)

Week 16 Catch up & Review (M, W) Lab Final – Wednesday

Week 17 Lecture FINAL EXAM WEEK Mon. Dec. 7th, 6-7:50pm

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.