Germanna Community College

NAS 162 – Health Science II

Section 21, MWF 8-9:50am, Rooms 324

Spring 2005

Instructor Information

Maury Wrightson

(540) 834-1007

mwrightson@gcc.vccs.edu

**Only email from GCC addresses will be opened**

Office Hours: (316-E FAC1)

MWF 10am-12noon

TuTh 4-6pm

Also available by appointment

Required Texts

Saladin, Anatomy and Physiology, 3^rd edition

Donnersberger and Lesak, A Laboratory Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, 7^th edition

LaFleur Brooks, Exploring Medical Language, 5^th edition

**Make sure you have all the pages for these books. You will be required to turn in pages from the lab book and medical language book.**

Recommended Texts

Lebaffe, A Photographic Atlas of Histology

Krieger, A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy

Course Description

4 credit hours

Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences.

Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.

Course Objectives

To introduce fundamental aspects of biochemistry, cellular biology, histology, and microbiology
To introduce fundamental aspects of anatomy and physiology, including commonly used medical terminology
To develop a greater appreciation for the complexity of the human body and the physiological and anatomical mechanisms involved in maintaining homeostasis
To develop abilities in dissection, experimentation, used of laboratory equipment, experimental observation, recording of data, and organization and interpretation of results in a scientific manner (i.e. the scientific method)
To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
To expand skills necessary for scientific writing and speaking

Attendance Policy

Written attendance will be taken at every class. A student is allowed 3 unexcused absences without affecting their grade. Any absence beyond the first 3 will result in a deduction of 2 points per absence from the final grade. Absences will be excused for serious reasons such as illness, death in the family, etc., and there must be documentation for the excuse (e.g. note from doctor). If 6 classes are missed, the student may be automatically withdrawn from the course, in accordance with the Germanna Community College Attendance Policy.

Assignments completed outside of class are expected to be turned in on time. Late assignments will be accepted at a penalty of a 10% deduction per day. Assignments completed during class time and lab practicals cannot be made up. Tests that are missed can be made up in a timely manner with a make up test that is completely essay.

Academic Honesty

At GCC we expect the highest standards of academic honesty. Violations of academic honesty include the following:

Cheating: This includes seeking or giving unauthorized help on examinations, papers, and other academic assignments.
Plagiarism: This is defined as using another’s words or idea and representing them as one’s own either knowingly or unknowingly. In other words, by not documenting ideas or putting quotations around exact phrasing and documenting the course, one is committing plagiarism. In accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you have the permission of that person.

Misconduct in the area of academic honesty is subject to disciplinary action which can include failure for the assignment or even failure of the course.

Disabilities Statement

If you are a student with a disability and will need accommodations while enrolled in this course, please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services in the Counseling Center (540-710-2019). Please inform me of the accommodations that are required after you and the counselor have determined what these will be.

Grading

Class Participation 10%

Medical Language 10%

Presentation 10%

Lab Report 10%

Homework 10%

Lecture exams 25%

Lab practicals 25%

Grading Policy

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = <60%

Important Dates

Classes Begin January 10

Holiday (College closed) January 17

Last day to add a class January 18

Last day to change from audit to credit January 18

Last day to drop with refund January 24

Spring break (No classes) March 7 - 12

Last day to withdraw without academic penalty or change to audit March 16

Classes end May 2

Final Examinations May 3 – 9

Course Schedule (subject to change)

Date Lecture Topic Readings Lab Other Assignments

Jan 10	Introduction
Jan 12	The Brain	14
Jan 14	Cranial Nerves	14
Jan 17	HOLIDAY - NO CLASS
Jan 19	Autonomic Nervous System	15
Jan 21	Autonomic Nervous System	15
Jan 24	Circulatory System: Blood	18		ML 10 Due
Jan 26	Circulatory System: Blood	18
Jan 28			Lab 9
Jan 31	Circulatory System: Heart	19
Feb 2	Circulatory System: Heart	19
Feb 4	Circulatory System: Blood Vessels	20
Feb 7	Circulatory System: Blood Vessels	20
Feb 9			Lab 9
Feb 11			Lab 9
Feb 14	Exam 1
Feb 16	Lymphatic System	21
Feb 18	Immune System	21
Feb 21			Practical 1
Feb 23	Respiratory System	22		ML 5 Due
Feb 25	Respiratory System	22
Feb 28			Lab 10
Mar 2			Lab 10
Mar 4	Urinary System	23		ML 6 Due
Mar 7	SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
Mar 9	SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
Mar 11	SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
Mar 14	Urinary System	23
Mar 16			Lab 12
Mar 18			Micro Lab
Mar 21	Exam 2
Mar 23	Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base	24
Mar 25			Lab 13
Mar 28			Practical 2
Mar 30	Digestive System	25		ML 11 Due
Apr 1	Digestive System	25
Apr 4			Lab 11
Apr 6			Lab 11
Apr 8	Nutrition	26		Lab Report Draft Due
Apr 11			Practical 3
Apr 13	Exam 3
Apr 15	Male Reproductive System	27		ML 7 Due
Apr 18	Female Reproductive System	28		ML 8 Due
Apr 20			Lab 14
Apr 22	Human Development	29		ML 9 Due
Apr 25	Human Development	29
Apr 27			Lab 14
Apr 29	Exam 4
May 2			Practical 4	Lab Report Due
May 3-9	FINAL EXAM