This document provides the syllabus for a Human Anatomy and Physiology II course taught by Dr. Matt Pearcy in the spring of 2014. The syllabus outlines the course content which covers various body systems including the endocrine, reproductive, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. Assessments will include six exams and weekly lab assignments. The grading scale and policies on attendance, withdrawals, academic integrity, and disabilities are also summarized.

1. Course:
S Y L L A B U
S
Your Course Learning
Plan
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
(CRN #17511)
Instructor:
Time
Frame:
Dr. Matt Pearcy
January 13th through May 5th (Spring 2014)
A. Instructor Contact and Communications
Phone:
E-mail address:
928-649-5486
Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu
Skype
address:
mattpearcy
Office Location:
VC.M-208
Student Hours:
Classroom location:
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 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 5:00
pm to 6:00 pm and Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; however,
if these times don’t work for you let me know and we’ll figure out an
alternative time to meet.
Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 1:45 pm in VC.L 106.
B. General Course Information
Credit hours:
Course description:
Prerequisite/Co-requisite:
4.0
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits). The class material
covers the structure and function of the human body. Specific topics
include reproductive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and
digestive systems.
BIO 201 and Reading Proficiency
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

2. Course content: 1. Anatomy and physiology of endocrine glands
2. Hormonal actions
3. Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
4. Anatomy and physiology of blood
5. Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
6. Anatomy and physiology of the immune system
7. Fetal membranes and blood circulation
8. Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
9. Metabolism
10. Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
11. Blood pressure and flow dynamics
12. Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
13. Ventilation mechanisms and gas transport
14. Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
15. Urine formation
Learning outcomes: 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of endocrine glands.
2. Describe the biological processes involved in hormonal actions.
3.
Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the
reproductive
system.
4. Describe the anatomy and functions of blood.
5. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic
system.
6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune
system.
7. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of fetal
membranes and circulation.
8. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive
system.
9. Describe the biological processes involved in metabolism.
10. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory
system.
11. Describe the biological processes involved in blood pressure
dynamics.
12. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory
system.
13. Describe and identify ventilation mechanisms.
14. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary

3. 14. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary
system.
15. Describe the biological processes involved urine formation.
16. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the body.
17. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the
body.
18. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of
physiological data and anatomical structures.
19. Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and
research on physiological data and anatomical structures.
20. Record the results of investigation through writing.
Assessments: The assessments for the class will include six closed book exams as
well as a closed book comprehensive final exam. The final exam will
cover the material from the entire semester. Also, weekly lab
assignments will be collected. Assessments will be graded, at the latest,
one week after they are due.
Grading (credit)
criteria:
Exams:
6 exams at 100 pts. apiece……………………………………..600 pts.
1 comprehensive final exam…………………………………...200 pts.
Labs
15 at 20 points apiece…………………………………..……...300 pts.
1,100 pts.
A = 990 – 1,100 pts. B = 880 – 989 pts. C = 770 – 879 pts. D = 660
– 769 pts. F ≤ 659 pts.
Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab
notebook.
Labs:
The exams will be closed book.
Exams:
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

4. 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:
Tutoring:
Online resources and
services:
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.
Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562
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 19th.
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

5. 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 Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services
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 nonaudible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the
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.
Inclement Weather:
If the college has a delayed start due to inclement weather then the class
will be completely cancelled.

6. BIO 202 Spring 2014 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. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that all
students are aware of the changes. 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
1
Topic
Chapter 18
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of endocrine
glands. Hormonal actions,
Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology
of endocrine glands
Chapter 19
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of blood.
Learning Outcome: Describe the anatomy and functions of
blood.
2
3
Exam #1 is January 28th
Exercise 25 and Exercise 26
are due.
Chapter 20
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory
system
Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of the circulatory system.
4
Chapter 21
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory
system. Fetal membranes and blood circulation. Blood
pressure and flow dynamics.
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of the circulatory system. Identify and describe
the anatomy and physiology of fetal membranes and
circulation. Describe the biological processes involved in
blood pressure dynamics.
5
Exam #2 is February 11th
Chapter 22
Exercise 27, Exercise 28 and Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic
Exercise 29 are due.

7. system. Anatomy and physiology of the immune system.
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of the lymphatic system. Identify and describe
the anatomy and physiology of the immune system.
6
Chapter 23
Course Content: Ventilation mechanisms and gas transport.
Learning Outcomes: Describe and identify ventilation. .
Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the
respiratory system.
7
Exam #3 is February 25th
Chapter 24
Exercise 31, Exercise 32 and Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the digestive
Exercise 33 are due.
system.
Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of the digestive system.
8
Chapter 24 Continued
9
Spring Break!!!
10
Chapter 25
Course Content: Metabolism.
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in metabolism
11
Exam #4 is March 25th
Exercise 34 and Exercise 35
are due.
Chapter 26
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the urinary
system. Urine formation.
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of the urinary system. Describe the biological
processes involved urine formation.
12
13
Chapter 26 Continued
Exam #5 is April 8th
Exercise 36 and Exercise 37
are due.
Chapter 27
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the urinary
system.
Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of the urinary system.
14
Chapter 28
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the
reproductive system.
Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and

8. physiology of the reproductive system.
15
Exam #6 is April 22nd
Exercise 38 and Exercise 39
are due.
16
Final Exam is April 29th
Chapter 28 Continued