This document provides the syllabus for a human anatomy and physiology course. It outlines the course details including instructor contact information, general course information, course content and learning outcomes, assessments and grading criteria, student resources, and instructor procedures and policies. The course covers topics including cells, tissues, the integumentary, muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. Assessments include five exams, a final exam, and weekly lab assignments. Grades are based on exam and lab scores. College policies on attendance, academic integrity, disabilities, and conduct are also reviewed. A tentative class schedule outlines the general topics to be covered each week.

1. S Y L L A B U S
Your Course Learning Plan
Course:
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(CRN #10007)
Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy
Time
Frame:
January 12th
through May 4th
(Spring 2015)
A. Instructor Contact and Communications
Phone: 928-649-5486
E-mail address:
Skype address:
Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu
mattpearcy
Office Location: VC.M-208
Student Hours: My job is to help you be successful so please come see me outside of
the classroom if you need to talk about anything at all. The sooner the
better! Official student hours will be held on Mondays from 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm, Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesdays from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Fridays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am; however,
if these times do not work for you let me know and we’ll figure out an
alternative time to meet.
Classroom location: Monday and Wednesday from 8:15 am to 10:55 am in VC.L-106
B. General Course Information
Credit hours: 4.0
Course description: BIO 201 explores the structure and function of the human body.
Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and
nervous systems.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 156 or BIO 181. Three lecture; Three lab.
Course purpose: To gain an understanding of the human body and how it functions.
Textbooks, software,
supplies, equipment and
tools:
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13th
edition) by G. Tortora and
B. Derrickson and Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology
(4th
edition) by C. Allen and V. Harper
C. Course Content and Outcomes
Course content: 1. Anatomical terms and homeostasis
2. Cytological and histological anatomy and functions
3. Integumentary system

2. 4. Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system
5. Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints
6. Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system
7. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles
8. Muscle contraction
9. Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system
10. The central and peripheral nervous systems
11. The automatic nervous system
12. The senses
Learning outcomes: 1. Identify the parts of a typical cell and describe their function and
structure.
2. Identify and describe the four basic tissue types, their anatomy and
functions.
3. Describe the anatomy and functions of the integumentary system.
4. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal
system.
5. Identify and describe the anatomy of joints, axial and appendicular
skeletal systems.
6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the muscular
system.
7. Identify and describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.
8. Describe the biological processes involved in muscle contraction.
9. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system.
10. Describe and identify brain and spinal cord anatomy and reflexes.
11. Describe the biological processes involved in the nerve impulse.
12. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology autonomic
nervous system.
13. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology of the senses.
14. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the human body.
15. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the
body.
16. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of
physiological data and anatomical structures.
17. Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and
research on physiological data and anatomical structures.
18. Record the results of investigation through writing.

3. Assessments: The assessments for the class will include five closed book exams as
well as a closed book comprehensive final exam. The final exam will
cover the material from the entire semester. Also, lab assignments will
be completed weekly.
Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:
5 exams at 100 pts. apiece……..……………………………..500 pts.
1 comprehensive final exam………………………………….200 pts.
Labs
20 at 15 pts. apiece………………………………...………...300 pts.
1,000 pts.
The letter grades will be assigned using the points below.
A = 900 – 1000 pts. B = 800 – 899 pts. C = 700 – 799 pts. D = 600 –
699 pts. F ≤ 599 pts.
Labs:
Exams:
Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab.
The exams will be closed book and will consist of material covered in
lecture and lab.
Absences: Students may miss one exam for any reason (no documentation
required). The exam must be made up by the following class period to
receive credit. If a student is absent for additional exams documentation
providing an explanation must be provided (ie. Dr’s note). The student
will not receive any extra credit available on the exam and the exam
must be made up before the next class period.
Student Resources (as applicable)
Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde
Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide
library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information
and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a
College library card entitles students to access materials housed at
member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on
reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library
resources.
Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde Valley
Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for
students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for
students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.
Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562

4. Online resources and
services:
Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at
www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters
Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies
Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings,
laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to
another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must
make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be
made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to
instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from
the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.
Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the
deadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W"
on the permanent transcript.
For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal
deadline is March 8th
.
A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative
withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions &
Registration Office.
Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning
environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s
own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,
plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s
“Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and
violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the
Yavapai College General Catalog. All cell phones must be stowed
before beginning an assessment. The presence of a cell phone on a
student’s desk during an assessment will be construed as cheating and
the student will receive an F for the class. Any incident of cheating or
plagiarism on any assignment in the class will result in the student
receiving an F as their letter grade for the class.
Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are
fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of
Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for
responding to allegations of student misconduct.
Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services
to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or
accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged
through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or
Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).
Cell phone and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning
environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-
audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the

5. learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used
outside these facilities. No cell phones are allowed in the students
possession during any assessment. All cell phones and other electronic
devices must be stored in a place not immediately accessible to the
student during assessments.
Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and
appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios,
discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board.
Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated
and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty
each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning
environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards
may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional
responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and
respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the
manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional
courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to
individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion,
politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities. All
correspondence between instructor and students and between individual
students must be of a professional nature. Any inappropriate language
(profanity) or correspondence of a threatening or harassing nature will
result in the student being immediately dropped from the class.

6. BIO 201 Spring 2015 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics covered
will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed
below. The following learning outcomes will be addressed every week: use scientific reasoning to evaluate the
systems of the body, identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the body, interpret the
numerical and/or graphical representation of physiological data and anatomical structures, Use the tools and
equipment necessary for scientific analysis and research on physiological data and anatomical structures and
record the results of investigation through writing.
Week Due Dates Topic
1 Chapters 1
Course Content: Anatomical terms and homeostasis.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
2 Chapter 3
Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and
functions.
Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
3 Chapter 4
Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and
functions.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 15, 17, 18
4 Exam #1 is due February 4th
Chapter 5
Course Content: Integumentary system.
Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 17, 18
5 Chapter 6
Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletal
system.
Learning Outcomes: 4, 14, 15, 17, 18
6 Chapter 7
Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.
Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
7 Exam #2 is due February
25th
Chapters 8 and 9
Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.
Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
8 Chapter 10
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular
system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. Muscle

7. contraction.
Learning Outcomes: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 18
9 SPRING BREAK!
10 Exam #3 is March 18th
Chapter 11
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular
system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.
Learning Outcomes: 7, 14, 15, 17, 18
11 Chapter 12
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
12 Chapter 13
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
13 Exam #4 is April 8th
Chapter 14
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system. The central and peripheral nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
14 Chapter 15
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system. The automatic nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
15 Chapter 16
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system. The central and peripheral nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
16 Exam #5 is April 29th
Chapter 17
Course Content: The senses.
Learning Outcomes: 13, 14, 15, 17, 18
17 Final Exam is due May 4th

8. BIO 201 Tentative Lab Schedule for Spring 2015
Week Topic Covered
1 Anatomical Language
2 Compound Light Microscope
Organ Systems and Body Cavities
3 Cell Structure and Cell Cycle
Transport Across the Plasma Membrane
4 Tissues and Handout
5 Integumentary System Structure and Function
6 Bone Structure and Function
7 Axial Skeleton
8 Appendicular Skeleton
9 Spring Break!!
10 Joints and Synovial Joint Movements
11 Skeletal Muscle Structure
Contraction of Skeletal Muscle
12 Muscle Handout
Nervous Tissue
13 Spinal Cord Structure and Function
Spinal Nerves
14 Somatic Reflexes
Brain Structure and Function
15 Cranial Nerves
General Senses
16 Special Senses