Instructor

Kathy A. Mann, P.T.

Phone

269-965-3931, Ext. 2313

Office Hours:

TBA

Course Prerequisites

 COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or “P” in STSK 99; and a “C” or better in one year of high school biology, BIOL 99, or other college-level biology course. 

Textbook

See http://bookstore.kellogg.edu.  Note: Textbook information is generally not available until a few weeks before the semester begins.

Online Course Features and Requirements

Number of tests:  Four (4) lecture/theory examinations to be taken at an approved proctored site and two (2) laboratory examinations to be taken at the KCC Battle Creek campus. Dates will be scheduled by the course instructor and will be included within the course syllabus.

Required on campus sessions:  Two; taking the laboratory midterm and final examinations.

Special labs or practicum:  None

Number of assignments:  Four (4) case study exercises and four (4) discussion board questions.

Estimated time per week:  In this semester, the successful student should be prepared to spend twelve (12) to fifteen (15) hours per week.

Scheduled activities or self paced: Due dates for all examinations, case studies, and discussion board questions will be determined by course instructor.

Technical Requirements:  Please see http://www.kellogg.edu/is/coursetec/bbreqs.html for information on connecting to Blackboard from your home computer.

Course Site:

http://bb.kellogg.edu/

Description

 An introduction to Anatomy and Physiology covering the basic structures and functions of the human body.  This course is designed for students in the KCC Emergency Medical Services program.  The course includes lecture and laboratory experiences.  This course is not a substitute for BIOL 201. 

Objectives

1.             Describe the levels of structural organization in a human organism including a human system overview.

2.            Describe and distinguish among the four basic tissue types in the human body and classify and describe body membranes.

3.            Define the macroscopic structure of bone and identify the bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton and selected landmarks.

4.            Describe the physiology of muscle as a tissue and identify selected muscles.

5.            Describe the functional organization of the nervous system.

6.            Describe the function and structure of the special senses.

7.            Describe the anatomy and general functions of the endocrine system.

8.            Describe the anatomy and general functions of the circulatory system.

9.            Describe the anatomy and general functions of the respiratory system.

10.         Describe the anatomy and general functions of the digestive system.

11.         Describe the anatomy and general functions of the urinary system.

12.         Describe the anatomy and general functions of the male and female reproductive system.

Grading

The final grade will be based on the total points

Grading Scale

Disclaimer

Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC

It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students.  If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center.  See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times. 

Online Materials Submission

Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials. 

ADA Statement

Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability.  KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.