Biology Department

Human Anatomy and Physiology

101-BZH-05 - Winter 2022

Sections: Instructor: Office: Email: Rooms:

4D.2 (lecture)
00008 Mabel Chong 5A.21 [email protected]
5A. 29 (lab)
INSTRUCTOR ACCESSIBILITY:
Office hours: a) Thursdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm by appointment only
b) online (via Zoom) by appointment only

Out of class communication methods: Please use EMAIL or MIO to contact me out of class. Please
provide a detailed subject heading along with your message. I will do my best to respond to your
message within 24 hours Mondays to Fridays.
Lecture classes will be conducted online via Zoom on January, 20, 25 & 27 here:
https://dawsoncollege.zoom.us/j/99508354635?pwd=WkQvcmFPOVVuVklMNkxMZEN5ZWM4Zz09
Meeting ID: 995 0835 4635; Passcode: W2022@BZH
Please do NOT use the Zoom link on Léa connected to this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The aim of this course is to introduce human anatomy and physiology to students planning to enter a
life-science program in university. The emphasis will be on the concept of homeostasis and the role the
various organ systems play in the maintenance of homeostasis. The competencies of the course are the
following:

COURSE COMPETENCIES
This course will allow the student to fully achieve the competency:
OOUV: To analyze and understand the structure, organization, and function of parts in the human body
with particular emphasis on homeostasis.
1. To acquire the proper terminology
2. To understand the concept of organ systems
3. To understand the value of homeostatic mechanisms
4. To describe the role of the musculoskeletal system in defining the body’s physical infrastructure
5. To understand how the body acquires, processes, and acts upon information
6. To describe the cardiovascular system as the vehicle for substances and as an essential component
of homeostatic processes
7. To describe the mechanisms of material exchange with the external environment
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
This course is a candidate for the Independent component of the Comprehensive Examination (CE)
research projects. Information on possible projects will be provided by the instructor later.

PRE-REQUISITE
OOUK (General Biology I – 101-NYA-05)

CO-REQUISITE
N/A

PONDERATION
3-2-3

EVALUATION:
Definition of Assessments:
An assessment in this course is defined as any work which is corrected & to which a grade is
assigned. Two types of assessments are used in this course:

1. Formative assessments are designed to facilitate the assimilation of material & lead to
the final attainment of course competencies but do not contribute substantially to the
student’s final grade. Formative assessments include individual & group work & can
consist of (but are not limited to) the following:
 Exercises: these occur in the classroom &/or the laboratory as part of the learning
activities linked to the material being covered; note that not all exercises are corrected;
 Assignments: these are take-home exercises, which must be completed either prior to or
after the material has been covered in the classroom &/or the laboratory session;
 Quizzes: these occur in the classroom & the laboratory at specific dates & times, & after
material has been covered in the classroom & laboratory. Assignments & exercises are
both “open-book”-type assessments. Quizzes are “closed-book”-type assessments.

2. Summative assessments test the student on major aspects of the course material &
are intended to evaluate the student’s overall attainment of course
competencies. Summative evaluations contribute substantially to the student’s final
grade. They include the following:
 Tests: these occur in the classroom & the laboratory at specific dates & times, & after
material has been covered in the classroom & laboratory. Tests take up at most an
entire classroom or lab period & can follow a mixed format (multiple choice,
short/medium length answers & essay-type answers).
 Final Exam: this occurs during the final exam period. It is your responsibility to be
available during this entire period. No exceptions will be made to this College policy.

THREE criteria must be met to pass the course:

A. A MINIMUM OVERALL GRADE OF 60% IS REQUIRED in order to pass the course;
this calculation includes formative & summative assessments (see below);
B. The SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS in the theory & lab components independently
must correspond to a minimum of 60% in order to pass the course, based on the
weighting of each evaluation in the grading scheme (see next page);
C. The THEORY COMPONENT & the LAB COMPONENT must be passed
INDEPENDENTLY with a minimum of 60% in each in order to pass the course.
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 A maximum grade of 55% will be given if the student does not meet any one of these
criteria.

TENTATIVE EVALUATION SCHEDULE

1. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
Class Quizzes & Lab Exercises ------------------------------------------------------------- 10%

2. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:

Lab component:

Lab Test 1 (Wednesday, March 9) ----------------------------------------------------------- 15%

Lab Test 2 (Wednesday, May 4) -------------------------------------------------------------- 15%

(NOTE: a total minimum of 18/30 must be obtained in these assessments to pass the
course)

Theory component:

Class Test I (Thursday, March 3 ) ------------------------------------------------------------ 15%

Class Test II (Thursday, April 28) ------------------------------------------------------------ 15%

Comprehensive Final exam (TBA) ----------------------------------------------------------- 30%
(NOTE: a total minimum of 36/60 must be obtained in these assessments to pass the
course)

TOTAL: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100%

(NOTE: a total minimum of 60/100 must be obtained to pass the course)

Students are to be available during the Final Examination period (May 19 – 30). Please do not make any
vacation plans during this period. It is your responsibility to be available during the final examination
period.

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REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS
1. Pearson e-text Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 13th ed, Marieb E and Keller S.
Instant Access ISBN-13: 9780135624340
2. Each lab exercise will be posted on Léa in the BZH course folder. It is each student’s
responsibility to download, print and read the document prior to the lab.

TEACHING METHODS: The course objectives will be achieved through laboratory work, written
reports, and lectures. When access to the college is restricted, the material will be delivered
online using the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

ATTENDANCE AND COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Students should refer to the Institutional Student Evaluation Policy (ISEP section IV-C) regarding
attendance.

Attendance at all synchronous lectures and lab periods is expected. Failure to attend these lectures can
cause failure in the course. In addition, should you miss a class during which an in-class assessment was
given you will receive a grade of zero, unless you produce a valid reason for the absence (see the policy
on rewriting of assessments below). This policy also applies to assignments linked to a class period that
are to be completed at home and submitted later. When a class is missed due to any absence, it is your
responsibility to inform yourself of the material missed and study the material independently.
Lab exercises that may be assigned to a given lab session will not be accepted from students who were
absent for that lab (if a synchronous period was assigned) and a grade of zero will be given for that lab
exercise unless a valid reason for the absence is produced.
It is the policy of the Biology Department to not permit students to write make-up assessments (quizzes,
tests or exams) even if valid reasons apply. If an assessment is missed because of illness, a religious
holiday or an intensive course an adjustment of the allocation of grades can be made. For illness, a valid
medical certificate must be provided.

For religious holidays, the appropriate form must be submitted within the first two weeks of the
semester (see policy on religious observance below). The same form can be used for intensive courses
(see policy on intensive course conflicts below).

SUBMISSION OF MATERIAL FOR EVALUATION

Literacy Standards:
The ability to write clearly and concisely is an important skill in science. A total of 5% will be allotted for
THE QUALITY OF THE WRITING on any written assessment (e.g. assignments, lab exercises, essay
questions, the Independent CE research project, etc.) and tests. This mark will reflect the quality of the
written English (spelling, grammar, organization, etc.). For class and lab tests, up to 100% of the marks
allocated to a question will be deducted for the incorrect spelling of biological terms.

Late Submissions:
Marks will be deducted for any work (e.g. assignments, lab exercises, homework, the Independent CE
research project, etc.) submitted late. Deductions are as follows:

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- A 10% deduction when the work is not submitted to the teacher by the exact time and date due.
- Students will receive a grade of zero after work is 5 days late.

LABORATORY SAFETY REGULATIONS

Before your lab, wait near the elevators UNTIL your teacher escorts you to your lab. Please keep the
noise level down while walking through the hall - be considerate to fellow students in ongoing classes
and to teachers in their offices.
Many different types of materials are used in the Biology laboratories, some of which can be hazardous.
Live bacterial cultures are also used. Consequently, the following safety rules are in effect:
1. Eating and drinking in the laboratories are strictly forbidden. This rule also applies to the
drinking of bottled water.
2. Students are required to wear a cloth lab coat whenever they are in the lab (this includes for
lectures & tests which occur in the lab). Failure to wear a lab coat will mean expulsion from that
lab.
Students who fail to follow any of these lab rules will be asked to leave and will be penalized for
missing the lab period (see policy on Attendance).

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Cheating & plagiarism are serious academic offences. Action in response to an incident of cheating or
plagiarism, up to & including the failure of a student in the course, is within the jurisdiction of the
teacher, in accordance with ISEP. It is the policy of the Biology Department to assign a grade of zero to
the piece of work associated with the first instance of cheating. The second instance of cheating will
result in failure in the course & possible expulsion from the College.
According to ISEP, the teacher is required to report to the Sector Dean all cases of cheating & plagiarism
affecting a student’s grade. (see ISEP section V-C.)

STUDENT OBLIGATIONS
Everyone has the right to a safe and non-violent environment. Students are obliged to conduct
themselves as stated in the Student Code of Conduct and in the ISEP section on the roles and
responsibilities of students. (ISEP section II-D)
As such, students are expected to contribute positively to the learning environment during lectures &
laboratories. It is expected that students come to class prepared & that they exhibit a willingness to
learn & a respect your fellow students & the instructor. Behaviors such as constant tardiness, excessive
rowdiness, & disturbing the learning environment of other students will not be tolerated. It is the policy
of the Biology Department to subtract marks from the total class grade for such behaviors.

POLICY ON USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

It is strictly forbidden to record online classes or labs unless a student obtains their instructor’s
permission before recording audio or video during lectures and laboratory exercises. It is up to your
instructor’s discretion whether such activities are permitted. Use of any electronic aids (search engines,
cell phones, etc.) during class tests or lab tests is also strictly prohibited.

It is not permitted for students to distribute, reproduce or otherwise share audio/video recordings, with
or without modifications, in whole or in part, on the Internet.

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Any recording obtained without your instructor’s permission is considered a violation of the privacy of
your instructor and the College.

POLICY ON INTENSIVE COURSE CONFLICTS:

It is your responsibility to inform yourself of the dates of any intensive courses for which you are
registered at the beginning of the semester and to plan your study periods accordingly. You must inform
your teacher of these dates within the first two weeks of class by completing and submitting the
appropriate form available at the end of this document. As with religious holidays, it is the policy of
the Biology Department NOT to change any assessment dates (quizzes, tests, etc.) to accommodate
intensive courses; as well if an assignment is due during an intensive course, it is the student’s
responsibility to hand in the assignment before the due date, not after (or the late penalties will apply).

POLICY ON RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE:

Students who intend to observe religious holidays must inform their teachers, in writing, as prescribed
in the ISEP Policy on Religious Observance. (ISEP Section IV-D).
Therefore, if you wish to observe religious holidays, you must inform your teacher within the first two
weeks of class by completing and submitting the appropriate form available at the end of this
document. You must also include any religious holiday (for which you CANNOT attend school) that
occurs during the final examination period (Dec. 13 - 22). If an assignment is due on a religious holiday,
it is your responsibility to hand in the assignment before the due date, not after (or the late penalties
will apply).

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS:
Each lab document will be posted in Léa at least one week prior to the lab period. It is your responsibility
to download, print, and read the lab before coming to the lab. Access this document before the lab
period as Léa can be subject to short technical disruptions. These disruptions are not considered a valid
excuse for a student not being prepared for the lab.
ENRICHED SCIENCE STUDENTS:
In addition to the above, students in the First Choice Science Program will follow the regulations in the
First Choice Science literature. See the program coordinator for more information.

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COURSE CONTENT & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Introduction: (Ch. 1) (2 classes)
Introduction; Anatomical terminology; Levels of structural organization; Body cavities; membranes :Homeostasis;
Negative and Positive Feedback Control Mechanisms

Tissues and Epithelial Membranes (Ch. 3 & 4) (1-2 classes)

Characteristics of four major classes of tissues; Specific types of tissues: structure, function, location;
Epithelial Membranes: cutaneous, mucous, serous

Endocrine System: (Ch. 9) (1-2 classes)

Role of system in homeostatic feedback systems; Chemistry of hormones; Control of hormone release; Posterior
pituitary: hormones, relationship with hypothalamus; Anterior pituitary: hormones, relationship with
hypothalamus using the specific example of the hypothalamus-anterior pituitary-thyroid relationship; Regulation
of blood glucose levels by hormones of pancreas; diabetes mellitus

Nervous System: (Ch. 7) (5-6 classes)

Overview of organization; Nervous tissue; Neurons; Resting membrane potential; Action potential; Synaptic
Transmission; Reflex arc; Somatic Nervous System (SNS); Autonomic Nervous System (ANS); Neurotransmitters and
examples of agonistic and antagonistic drugs, overview of brain anatomy (Some anatomy will be covered in lab.)

Cardiovascular System I (Heart Anatomy and Blood Vessels): (Ch. 11) (3-4 classes)
Heart anatomy including coverings, walls, chambers and valves; Great vessels of the heart; Overview of systemic
and pulmonary circuits; Blood vessels: structural and functional differences among major types; pressure gradient
along circuits; Blood pressure; systolic and diastolic pressures; NS and Endocrine (RA) control of blood pressure

Cardiovascular System II (Blood): (Ch. 10) (1-2 classes)

Components; Physical characteristics; Formed elements; Hematopoiesis; Erythropoiesis; Control of erythropoiesis;
Hypoxia; Anemia

Cardiovascular System III (Heart Physiology): (Ch. 11) (1-2 classes)

Conduction system of the heart; ECG; Cardiac cycle; Cardiac output; Control of heart rate

Respiratory System: (Ch. 13) (3-4 classes)

Anatomy of system; Bronchial tree; Respiratory membrane; Pulmonary ventilation; Gas exchange in external and
internal respiration; Control of respiration

Digestive System: (Ch. 14) (1-2 classes)

Activities of GI tract; Layers of GI tract wall; Major organs of system and their functions; Structural modifications of
small intestine for maximal absorption; Enteric NS overview

Urinary System: (Ch. 15) (2-3 classes)

Anatomy of system; Nephrons: major processes involved in urine formation; Control of blood composition by the
kidneys; Characteristics of urine

Reproductive system (Chapter 16). (1-2 classes)

Overview male and female reproductive system organs and functions; hormonal control of uterine cycle. (Some
material will be covered in lab.)

Muscular and Skeletal System: (Ch. 5 and 6)

Axial and appendicular divisions of skeleton; Joints; Skeletal muscles; How skeletal muscles create movement
(Material will be covered in lab.)

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 BZH Tentative Lab & Test Schedule - Winter 2022

WEEK
Notes Wednesday 9 – 11 AM
Beginning
January 17 No Labs

January 24 Body regions and Organs I

January 31 Body regions and Organs II

Histology
February 7

February 14 Support & Movement

February 21 Brain Anatomy (and PNS)

February 28 Class test 1 (Mar. 3) Lab review

March 7 Lab test 1

March 14 Midterm assessment Study break (no labs)

March 21 Fetal pig dissection

March 28 Heart dissection

April 4 Blood

April 11 Reproductive system

April 18 Teacher Specific Activity

April 25 Class test 2 (Apr. 28) Teacher Specific Activity

May 2 Lab test 2

May 9 CE presentations

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 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE/ INTENSIVE COURSE FORM

Students who intend to observe religious holidays or who take intensive courses must inform their
teachers in writing as prescribed in the ISEP Policy on Religious Observance. (ISEP Section IV-D)
The following form must be submitted within the first two weeks of classes.
(Make a copy of the completed form for your own records.)

Name:

Student Number:

Course: ___________________________________________________________

Teacher: ___________________________________________________________

Date of Holiday Description of Holiday: