SCI 202 - Anatomical Foundations

Winter 2025
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
4 Quarter Credit Hours

Instructor Name Mrs. Kristen Shields

Office Location Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Student Success Hours Mondays 6-7 pm CST (immediately following live lecture)
Office Phone (214)-367-5822
Email [email protected]
Live Class (days/times) Mondays 5-6 pm CST (unless otherwise noted)

Course Description:
This course will expose the student to a study of the structure and function of the human body.
Systems include the following: integumentary system, skeletal system, digestive system, urinary
system, reproductive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system,
nervous system, and muscular system.
Course Prerequisites:
none.
Course Objectives:
• Define anatomical terminology and body organization sufficient to communicate
effectively with the public, public officials, and health professionals.
• Compare and contrast anatomical guides, linear guides, and anatomical limits; and
explain selected topographical regions.
• Compare and contrast the different categories of articulations, listing examples of each.
• Identify and describe the major layers and accessory structures of the integumentary
system.
• Identify major subdivisions of the skeletal system, including individual bones, their
numbers, and their important functions.
• Identify major and accessory organs of the digestive system and chart ingested items
from entry to exit through the system.
• Identify organs of the urinary system and trace the flow of urine.
• Identify major organs of male and female reproductive systems.

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 • Identify major organs of the respiratory system, trace the flow of air during inhalation
and exhalation, and differentiate between internal and external respiration.
• Identify and describe the flow of blood through the heart and major vessels of the
cardiovascular system.
• Identify major structures and functions of the cardiovascular system, arterial and venous
circulation, and components of the blood.

Required Course Materials:

Anatomy for Funeral Service. Pierce Professional Schools.

Grading:
Course assessments and weight:

Assessment Type Points

Discussion Boards 150 points
Quizzes 200 points
Critical Thinking Assignments 150 points
Midterm Exam/Project 250 points
Final Exam/Project** 250 points
TOTAL 1,000 points
**Failure of the Final Exam/Project will result in
failure of the class

Grading Scale:

Letter Numeric
Grade Grade
A 96-100
A- 92-95
B+ 89-91
B 85-88
B- 82-84
C+ 80-81
C 75-79
F 0-74

Course Expectations (optional):

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Disability Services: For students seeking accommodations, please contact an academic advisor.
Library Resources: Access the LIRN portal via the Blackboard Learning Management System.
Tutoring Resources: Please contact your instructor or academic advisor. Additional tutoring is
also available on the Pear Deck platform.
Dean & Program Director: Lisa Meehan: [email protected] or call (214) 388-
5466 (any questions or inquires should begin with your Academic Advisor before escalation to
Dean or Program Director.)

Policies and Related Information

Late Work Policy: Late submissions are subject to the discretion of the course instructor. The
instructor will determine the acceptability of late work and any associated penalties based on the
circumstances and the nature of the assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate
with the instructor regarding any issues that may impact their ability to meet deadlines.

Technological Requirements: In order to have a successful learning experience in your online

course, Pierce Mortuary Colleges (PMC) recommends that your primary computer meets or
exceeds the following specifications for their courses. Live proctoring services will be used for the
Midterm and Final Exams, and Blackboard is utilized as the learning management system through
which your courses will be delivered. It is important for students to have basic skills in accessing
and sending emails. Conducting research on the internet, and how to use the word processor for
paper/project creation. Chromebooks, Cell Phones, and Tablets are not compatible with many of
the colleges’ required software programs. See Catalog and Handbook for full technology
requirements. Student Handbook
Background Check Requirements: Many states require fingerprinting and a background check
upon application for licensure. Additionally, many funeral homes require a background check as
well as drug testing prior to employment. Individuals who possess a criminal record or history of
bad character may be denied licensure in this or any other state solely based on their criminal
background / character even though they successfully complete this program. Completion of any
course of study does not guarantee obtaining a license. Please contact your state licensing authority
for questions regarding licensure and criminal backgrounds or a history of bad character.
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academic success. Therefore, students are administratively withdrawn from the College when the
student misses fourteen (14) consecutive days of a quarter within all courses.
Campus classes: Attendance is measured by physical attendance in scheduled classes, labs, and
off campus activities related to a specific course.
Online courses: Attendance is measured by submitting discussion activities, assignments, quizzes,
tests, and other graded work. These activities are readily tracked and documented through the
College’s learning management system.
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Falsifying attendance or absences from a course result in violation of this policy. Students should
not offer a falsified excuse for an absence from an examination, test, quiz, or other course
requirement, directly or through another source. Falsification of an absence invokes the Student
Conduct Policy.
Academic Integrity Statement and Policy: Pierce Mortuary Colleges educational mission
reflects a commitment to the development of the whole person. While at the College, students are
expected to demonstrate the personal characteristic of honesty and integrity in all aspects of their
campus life, both inside and outside the classroom.”
All quizzes and exams are subject to live and/or virtual proctoring to ensure exam and academic
integrity.
Academic Dishonesty: A violation may include cheating, plagiarism, any other misrepresentation
of work, or other forms of academic dishonesty. All assignments submitted by a student must
represent his/her own concepts, ideas, or must cite the original source. Students who are found to
be in violation of this standard may receive severe sanctions, including a failing grade in their
respective course and, depending on the circumstances, possible expulsion from the College.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: In this course, the use of AI content-generation tools (such as
ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) is permitted. Students are invited to use AI platforms to help prepare for
assignments and projects. When submitting work, students must clearly identify any writing, text,
or media generated by AI. It is a violation of college policy to misrepresent work submitted to the
instructor as one's own that does not acknowledge the use of generative AI tools. All student work
must be at least 80% original work. Any violations are investigated for integrity concerns. Students
who are found to be in violation of this standard may receive severe sanctions, including a failing
grade on their assignment(s), in the course, and/or expulsion from the College. You may view the
full Student Code of Conduct Standards here: Student Code of Conduct
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy: The College works to ensure that qualified
students, whether incoming or current students, with a disability, are provided with reasonable
accommodations that enable a student to participate fully in the activities, programs, services, and
benefits provided to all students. In conjunction with Pierce Mortuary Colleges, accommodation
services also promote the College’s compliance with applicable disability laws and regulations,
including the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act. Currently enrolled student looking for more information about the disability accommodation
process and procedures should e-mail registrar at [email protected]. Students applying
or recently accepted into the College, should contact the admissions department at
[email protected] for more information regarding accommodations, or call (214)
388-5466 for any additional questions. For more information regarding ADA accommodations,
please visit our website page here. ADA Accommodations
Statement on Mental Health and Wellness: Any student who is struggling for any reason and
believes this may impact your performance in the course is urged to contact the Director of Life
Management, Olamide Coker, at 254-329-7508 for support. Furthermore, please approach her or
stop by her office if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable her to provide any
resources or accommodation available to our students. Life Management provides coaching and
support to students free of charge.

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 Course Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to Anatomy/Integumentary System – January 6, 2025 – January 12, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Syllabus Acknowledgement Form Submission
Wk 1 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Anatomy (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Chapter 2 – The Skin – Integumentary System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 1 Discussion Forum
Wk 1 Quiz

Week 2: Skeletal System – January 13, 2025 – January 19, 2025

(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 2 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 3 – The Skeletal System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 2 Discussion Forum
Wk 2 Quiz

Week 3: Appendicular Skeleton & Arthrology – January 20, 2025 – January 26, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 3 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 3 – The Skeletal System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 3 Discussion Forum
Wk 3 Quiz

Week 4: Digestive, Urinary & reproductive Systems – January 27, 2025 – February 2, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 4 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 5 – The Digestive System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Chapter 6 – The Urinary System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Chapter 3 – The Reproductive System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 4 Discussion Forum
Wk 4 Quiz

Week 5: Respiratory, Nervous, & Endocrine Systems - February 3, 2025 – February 9, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 5 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 8 – The Respiratory System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Chapter 6 – The Endocrine System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Chapter 13 – The Nervous System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 5 Discussion Forum
Midterm Exam

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Week 6: Cardiovascular – February 10, 2025 – February 16, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 6 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 9 – The Circulatory System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 6 Discussion Forum
Wk 6 Quiz

Week 7: Blood, Vascular, Arterial – February 17, 2025 – February 23, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 7 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 10 – The Blood Vascular System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 7 Discussion Forum
Wk 7 Quiz

Week 8: Blood, Vascular, Venous, & Fetal– February 24, 2025 – March 2, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 8 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 10 – The Blood Vascular System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 8 Discussion Forum
Wk 8 Quiz

Wk 9: Muscular System – March 3, 2025 – March 9, 2025

(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 9 Reading Assignment(s):
Chapter 4 – The Muscular System (Anatomy for Funeral Service)
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 9 Discussion Forum
Wk 9 Quiz
Wk 9 Critical Thinking Assignment

Week 10: NBE Review– March 10, 2025 – March 16, 2025
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM Sunday)
Wk 10 Reading Assignment(s):
Review all previously assigned readings.
Attend live lecture or watch recording of live lecture.
Wk 10 Discussion Forum
Wk 10 Quiz

Week 11: Quarter Final Exam– March 17, 2025 – March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
(Forums/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams all due by 11:59 PM THURSDAY)
Wk 11 Discussion Forum
Quarter Final Exam

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 SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have received the course syllabus for Anatomical Foundations. It has been explained to
me, and I have had the opportunity to ask questions and get clarification. I understand what
is expected of me to be successful in this course with this instructor.

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By entering my full legal name above, as is on record with this institution, I acknowledge and
certify that I have received and reviewed this syllabus fully.