Syllabus
ANPS 1011: Anatomy and Physiology II – 16 weeks
Credits - 4
Description
This is the second of a series of two courses in Anatomy and Physiology. It is fast-paced and designed to continue to provide the foundation for students who intend to pursue a career in healthcare or seek admission into a professional school. This course is structured to teach the anatomy and physiology of the human body by organ systems and includes a laboratory component that reinforces concepts learned in the theory component of the course, while simultaneously providing opportunities to master skills that are commonly used in healthcare practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical applications, structure, and function, integration of body systems, homeostasis, and critical thinking. Topics covered in this course include the nervous system, cardiovascular system, Immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte and acid balance, metabolism, and nutrition.
Delivery method: fully online. Desirable background: A&P I
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply anatomical terminology to locate, identify, and describe bodily structures
- Describe the different levels of organization of the human body
- Explain the different mechanisms that the body uses to maintain homeostasis
- Outline the name, location, and functions of the organs that compose the organ systems studied in this course
- Explain the interactions of individual organ systems with other organ systems
- Evaluate how structure leads to function in the context of the human body
- Apply physiology concepts in the laboratory setting
- Analyze physiological variables to determine function
Assignments
Lab Activities and Quizzes
This course uses the labs and lab quizzes in the McGraw Hill Connect platform. You will need to purchase access to the platform that will be good for both this course and the second one in the sequence. Lab activities and quizzes are to be completed on the platform and your grade will transfer to the course automatically.
Discussions
There are three discussions in the course that ask you to think more about and provide context to the concepts learned in the course. You will need to submit both an initial post and a response post to one of your classmates that expands on the conversation.
Assignments
There are eight assignments in the course separate from the lab activities designed to get you to engage with and transfer the knowledge learned within the course to different contexts.
Weekly Quizzes
Each week has a multiple-choice quiz that covers the topics learned for that week. If there are multiple sections in a week, all will contribute to the quiz. These are designed to allow you to review the material and discover topics that you may need to spend more time on. Questions from the module quizzes may be present in the final exam.
Exams
The midterm and final exams are multiple-choice proctored exams taken in Brightspace. The exams will pull from the questions from all modules.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Grade Item | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|
| Lab Activities and Quizzes | 30% |
| Discussions | 10% |
| Assignments | 15% |
| Content Quizzes | 20% |
| Cumulative Exams | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
| Week | Topic/Assignment |
| Week 1: Introduction, Nervous System, and Nervous Tissue |
Sections 1.1: Nervous System, Nervous Tissue Lab Assignments Introductions Discussion |
| Week 2: Anatomy of the Nervous System |
Section 1.2: Anatomy of the Nervous System Discussion 1: Seizures Lab Assignments Quiz 1 |
| Week 3: The Somatic Nervous System |
Section 1.3: Somatic Nervous System Assignment 1: Hearing Loss Lab Assignment |
| Week 4: The Autonomic Nervous System |
Section 1.4: The Autonomic Nervous System Lab Assignments |
| Week 5: The Neurologic Exam |
Section 1.5: The Neurologic Exam Lab Assignments Assignment 2: Conduct a Neurologic Exam Quiz 2 |
| Week 6: The Endocrine System |
Section 1.6: The Endocrine System Lab Assignments Assignment 3: The Endocrine System Cheat SAheet Assignment 4: Axes of the Endocrine System Quiz 3 |
| Week 7: Blood |
Section 2.1: Blood Lab Assignments Assignment 5: Sickle Cell Disease |
| Week 8: The Heart & Midterm Exam |
Section 2.2: The Heart Lab Assignments Midterm Exam |
| Week 9: Blood Vessels and Circulation |
Section 2.3: Blood Vessels and Circulation Lab Assignments |
| Week 10: Lymphatic and Immune System |
Section 2.4: Lymphatic and Immune System Lab Assignments Assignment 6: ELISA Lab Quiz 4 |
| Week 11: The Respiratory System |
Section 3.1: The Respiratory System Lab Assignments Assignment 7: Air Molecule Journey Quiz 5 |
| Week 12: The Digestive System |
Section 3.2: The Digestive System Discussion 2: The History of Fat Lab Assignments |
| Week 13: Metabolism and Nutrition |
Section 3.3: Metabolism and Nutrition Assignment 8: HHMI Interactive Lactase Persistence Quiz 6 |
| Week 14: The Urinary System |
Section 3.4: The Urinary System Lab Assignments Quiz 7 |
| Week 15: Fluid, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance |
Section 3.5: Fluid, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance Lab Assignments Quiz 8 |
| Week 16: Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies. Questions? Email: prehealth@une.edu.
Online Peer Support
Togetherall is a 24/7 communication and emotional support platform monitored by trained clinicians. It’s a safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively, and learn how to manage your mental health. If sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has other tools and courses to help you look after yourself with plenty of resources to explore. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment. You can join Togetherall using your UNE email address.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance
Your student service advisor monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
Policies
Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Assignments
Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted. Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded. Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. Please see your course for full details, access, testing requirements, and guidelines.
Students must follow all proctoring requirements for their exams to be credited. Please contact your instructor for specific feedback.
Exam Attempts Policy
Students will receive two attempts at all proctored examinations. The higher score of the two attempts will be calculated into the final grade.
All students are encouraged to use a second attempt on their exams in order to improve their overall performance in the course.
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 8 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar found on the Student Success Portal.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact PreHealth@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course. Contact support with any questions.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.