1. BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and
Course:
Physiology (CRN# 16084)
SYLLABUS Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy
Your Course Learning Plan
Time January 14th through May 6th (Spring 2013)
Frame:
A. Instructor Contact and Communications
Phone: 928-649-5486
E-mail address: Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu
Skype address: mattpearcy
Office Location: VC.M-208
Office Hours: Office hours will be held on Mondays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm,
Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Wednesdays from 8:00 am to
10:00 am. Other meeting times will be scheduled as needed.
Classroom location: Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm in VC.L-106
B. General Course Information
Credit hours: 4.0
Course description: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. Principles of
scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control
mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and
function of the major systems of the body.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: (YC Reading Proficiency Met Y or ACT Reading 17 or ASSET
Reading 38 or Accuplacer Reading 061 or Compass Reading 70 or
SAT Critical Reading 400 or Credit level ENG 083 Minimum Grade
of C)
Course purpose: The purpose of the course is to learn the fundamentals of human
anatomy and physiology.
Textbooks, software, Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th edition, by Elaine
supplies, equipment and N. Marieb and Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology by
tools: Elaine N. Marieb.
C. Course Content and Outcomes
Course content: 1. Scientific method and physiological measurements
2. Structural organization of the body
3. Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms

2. 4. Specific chemistry concepts of the body
5. Integumentary system
6. Skeletal system and joints
7. Muscular system
8. Nervous system
9. Endocrine system
10. Cardiovascular system
11. Lymphatics and immune system
12. Respiratory system
13. Digestive system
14. Urinary system
15. Reproductive system
1. Use the scientific method to evaluate basic principles of human
Learning outcomes:
physiology. (1) (PBS 1)
2. Identify the unifying themes of human anatomy and physiology. (2)
(PBS 2)
3. Interpret numerical and graphical presentations of physiological
data. (1, 12) (PBS 3)
4. Explain the role of specific tools and equipment utilized in clinical
evaluation of human physiology. (1) (PBS 4)
5. Record or evaluate investigative results. (1) (PBS 5)
6. Describe the structural organization of the body. (2)
7. Describe homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms. (3)
8. Describe the specific chemistry concepts of the body. (4)
9. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system and
body membranes, skeletal system and joints, muscular system,
nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic
system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary
system, and the reproductive system. (5-15)
Assessments: Assessments for the class will include four in class, closed book,
exams covering the lecture and lab material. There will be 10 quizzes
covering the lecture and lab material. Students will complete 17 lab
activities.
Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:
4 in class exams at 115 pts apiece ……………….………….460 pts.
Quizzes:
10 quizzes at 20 pts. apiece .………………………………...200 pts.
Labs:
17 at 20 pts. apiece………………………………………….340 pts.
Total 1000 pts.
Letter Grades: A = 900 – 1000 pts. B = 800 – 899 pts. C = 700 – 799 pts. D = 600 –
699 pts. F ≤ 698 pts.
Labs: Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab
activities.

3. Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab
portion of the class.
Exams: There will be four exams worth 115 points throughout the semester.
Absences: To receive full credit labs must be turned in on time. Students may turn
in labs up to one week past the due date; however, you will receive half
credit for the lab. Exams can be made up with instructor permission
only. If the student misses an exam the excuse must be accompanied by
documentation. (ie, Doctor’s excuse) No individual extra credit work
will be assigned.
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
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: 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.
Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562
Online resources and Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at
services: 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 10th.

4. 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
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 services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support 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 non-
audible 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 student’s
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

5. 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.

6. BIO 160 Spring 2013 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content for each class is listed below. The topics covered will include, but are not limited
to, the content listed below. The learning outcomes are addressed in the material covered every week. I reserve
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.
Week Date Topic
1 Chapter 1
Course Content: Homeostasis and homeostatic control
mechanisms
2 Quiz #1 is January 22nd Chapter 2 and Chapter 3
Course Content: Specific chemistry concepts of the body,
Structural organization of the body
3 Quiz #2 is January 29th Chapter 3 continued
Course Content: Structural organization of the body
4 Exam #1 is February 5th Chapter 4
Course Content: Integumentary system
5 Quiz #3 is February 12th Chapter 5
Course Content: Skeletal system and joints
6 Quiz #4 is February 19th Chapter 6
Course Content: Muscular system
7 Quiz #5 is February 26th Chapter 7 and Chapter 8
Course Content: Nervous system and Special Senses
8 Exam #2 is March 5th Chapters 9 and 10
Course Content: Endocrine system and cardiovascular
system
9 SPRING BREAK!
10 Quiz #6 is March 19th Chapter 11
Course Content: Cardiovascular system
11 Quiz #7 is March 26th Chapter 12
Course Content: Lymphatics and immune system
12 Exam #3 is April 2nd Chapter 13
Course Content: Respiratory system

7. 13 Quiz #8 is April 9th Chapter 14
Course Content:
Learning Outcome: Digestive system
14 Quiz #9 is April 16th Chapter 15
Course Content: Urinary system
15 Quiz #10 is April 23rd Chapter 16
Course Content: Reproductive system
16 Exam #4 is April 30th

8. BIO 160 General Lab Schedule for Spring 2013
Week Date Topic Covered
The Language of Anatomy (pg. 1)
1 January 15th
Organ Systems Overview (pg. 9)
2 January 22nd
The Cell- Anatomy and Division (pg. 19)
Cell Membrane Transport Mechanisms (pg. 29)
3 January 29th
The Skin (Integumenary System) (pg. 55)
4 February 5th
Overview of the Skeleton (pg. 67)
5 February 12th
Microspopic Anatomy and Organization of Skeletal Muscle (pg. 121)
6 February 19th
Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System (pg. 131)
Neuron Anatomy and Physiology (pg. 151)
7 February 26th
The Special Senses (pg. 199)
Functional Anatomy of Endocrine Glands (pg. 227)
8 March 5th
9 Spring Break!!
Blood (pg. 235)
10 March 19th
Anatomy of the Heart (pg. 247)
11 March 26th
Human Cardiovascular Physiology (pg. 281)
12 April 2nd
Respiratory System Physiology (pg. 303)
13 April 9th
Functional Anatomy of the Digestive System (pg. 313)
14 April 16th
Functional Anatomy of the Urinary System (pg. 333)
15 April 23rd
No Lab
16 April 30th