Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Course Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: Human A&P 1
ABBREVIATION: BIOL& 241
CREDIT HOURS: 6

INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS: 40

LAB HOURS: 40

INSTRUCTOR: Professor Barry Putman

INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCTION:
My current position is Professor of Biology/Science Coordinator for Military Programs at Pierce
College. I hold graduate degrees in the biological sciences from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (MS)
and the University of California at Santa Barbara (MA, PhD-ABT), where I studied and conducted
research in marine biology and ecology, malacology, parasitology, endosymbiosis, human
anatomy and physiology, and education. I took post-graduate training in education, ichthyology and
human anatomy & physiology at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and in molecular biology at
Sacramento State University and at the University of California at Davis. Field work in marine
biology has taken me to the Philippines, Hawaii, Central America, the West Coast from Kodiak
Island to Honduras, and Chesapeake Bay on the East Coast. I began teaching at the
college/university level in 1989, and have taught Human Anatomy and Physiology for 20 years.
COMMUNICATIONS:
E-MAIL: Either Canvas or bputman@pierce.ctc.edu. Please put 241 in subject box!
TELEPHONE: (253) 964-6567;
WEB SITE: http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/military/bputman
OFFICE HOURS: In B147 (Student Conference Center) or C115 (lab) M/W 12:30-5:00
(unless Im out for a meeting)
PRE-REQUISITE: BIOL& 160 with a grade of 2.0 or better and CHEM& 100 with a 2.0 or better or
instructors permission
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: First course of a two quarter study of body structure and related
physiology on cellular through system levels. Includes an in-depth study of cells and tissues;
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. Laboratory Includes in-depth
study of cell physiology; microscopy; histology; human bone and bone marking identification; basic
dissection techniques; human musculature; and nervous and sensory function tests.
REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS:
-Human Anatomy & Physiology. 9th Ed. Marieb, E. N. and K. Hoehn. Benjamin Cummings. 2012.
-Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, main version. 10th Ed. Marieb, E. N.., S. J.
Mitchell and L. A. Smith. Pearson, Benjamin Cummings. 2011.
*Textbooks are available at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/piercemilitary.htm
COURSE GUIDANCE:
1. Online Elements: Grade book and lecture videos will be available online, in Canvas.
2. Course Expectations: As a student, you can expect that I will respond to your e-mail within 48
hours and will grade assignments/tests/quizzes within four (4) days. Please contact me
immediately if you have not heard from me within these timelines.
3. Introductions: Students may be expected to post a short (one paragraph) introduction to the
course Discussions Area during the first week of the course. I have guidelines within the course
for the introduction.
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4. Course Extensions: are not automatic and must be requested from me. Extensions must be
approved and arranged with me.
5. Student Responsibilities: Please remember that it is your responsibility to notify me of major
changes in your circumstances (e.g. deployment) that affect your ability to complete all course
work within the course timeline.
6. Plagiarism software may be in use during your course.
Regarding plagiarism:
A. The first instance of plagiarism will result in a warning and a zero on the assignment
containing the plagiarized material but with the opportunity to correct and resubmit that
assignment for full credit. My goal here is to work with you to teach you what plagiarism is
and how you can avoid it. (Hint: Dont turn in answers identical to your lab partner on lab
reports!!! However, copying data from your lab partner is not considered plagiarism.)
B. The second instance of plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment without the
opportunity to correct and resubmit that assignment.
C. The third instance of plagiarism will result in a zero in the course and your name entered
into the Academic Plagiarism Registry.
7. Etiquette for classroom and online courses is the same. Treat others as you would like to be
treated, respectfully and compassionately.
8. Class Preparation: For your own safety and ability to complete particular labs, it is essential
that you study the lab materials and understand the lab protocols before coming to lab.
9. Attendance and Absences: I will take attendance and note who comes to class late and
leaves early. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to get any materials from a classmate.
See the policies for missing exams and labs below.
10. Lab Safety: No open-toed shoes or sandals, or shorts or skirts that expose your legs in lab. A
good idea is to invest in a lab coat or scrubs for use in lab so that you dont have to wear those
available in lab! ALSO, no food or drink in lab; this includes water.
STUDENT OUTCOMESLECTURE: Upon successful completion of this course, you should be
able to:
1. Appraise the scope of disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
2. Use correct and appropriate anatomical and directional terminology and descriptions.
3. Explain the basic concept of homeostasis and how homeostatic mechanisms (positive and
negative feedback control) apply to body systems.
4. Discuss the chemical level of life including catabolic and anabolic reactions involving
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and ATP.
5. Identify all cellular structures and explain their functions.
6. Describe/locate the four basic tissues (and subtypes of each) of the body and explain their
functions.
7. Identify/describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the integumentary
system and describe the functions of the system.
8. Identify/describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the skeletal
system and explain their functional roles in: osteogenesis; repair; body support, protection and
movement; mineral and energy storage; and hematopoiesis.
9. Identify/describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the muscular
system, and explain their functional roles in body movement, maintenance of posture and heat
production.
10. Reconstruct detailed microscopic and molecular anatomy of skeletal muscle and the physiology
of its contraction. Compare the anatomy and physiology of the three muscle types.
11. Use appropriate nomenclature in: a) describing skeletal muscles ultrastructure and
physiology; and b) describing the location and function of specific major skeletal muscles.
12. Broadly define the two main structural divisions of the Nervous System (CNS and PNS) and its
two main functional divisions (SNS and ANS).
13. Identify and describe the major components of the autonomic nervous system with particular
emphasis on the differences between the structures belonging to each of the sympathetic and
parasympathetic divisions; trace the following reflex arcs: a) stretch, tendon, flexor, crossed
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extensor somatic; b) a sympathetic autonomic; c) a parasympathetic autonomic.

14. Describe neurophysiology, including the mechanism of resting membrane potential, production
of action potentials and impulse transmission.
15. Name and describe functions of the cranial and spinal nerves, four plexuses, meninges, CSF
and tract pathways.
16. Describe the classification of receptors and their roles.
17. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the eye and
ear and explain their functional roles in vision, hearing and equilibrium.
18. Identify and locate the receptors responsible for olfaction and gustation and describe the
physiology of smell and taste.
19. Integration of the entire set of systems studied to-date.
STUDENT OUTCOMESLABORATORY: Upon successful completion of this course, you should
be able to:
1. Review basic microscopy techniques including focusing, illumination, contrast, measuring and
reviewing parts of the microscope and other microscopy terminology.
2. Perform a variety of cell physiology experiments; predict results of tonicity tests that utilize
erythrocytes and varying concentrations of saline solutions; describe the differences between
simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis and filtration.
3. Using microscopic examination, draw animal cells in interphase and undergoing four phases of
mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase) and cytokinesis. Label all significant
subcellular structures involved.
4. Draw and label the characteristics of the following epithelial tissues: simple squamous, simple
cuboidal, simple columnar, non-keratinizing stratified squamous, keratinizing stratified
squamous (pigmented and non-pigmented), pseudostratified ciliated columnar and transitional.
5. Draw and label the characteristic cell types and features of the following connective tissues:
areolar, reticular, elastic, irregular collagenous, dense collagenous, adipose, hyaline cartilage,
elastic cartilage, fibrocartilage and osseus (bone). Highlight the structural units (i.e. osteon)
and all associated coverings where appropriate (i.e. perichondrium, periosteum).
6. Draw and label the characteristic features of three types of muscle tissues: skeletal, cardiac
and smooth. Include the connective tissue wrappings associated with muscle tissue
organization.
7. Draw and label the characteristic features of a giant multipolar neuron and associated
neuroglia.
8. Identify and describe structures/functions of major bony landmarks of all bones in the human
skeleton.
9. Demonstrate skill in traditional dissection technique on the cat or other mammalian specimen,
moving from superficial to deep; first reflecting the skin and hypodermis down to the deep
fascia; then, sequentially revealing deeper and deeper musculature.
10. Identify and describe functions of major muscles by both individual definition and by functional
group.
11. With a sheeps brain, describe and identify the meninges, major parts of the brain (cerebrum,
diencephalon thalamus/hypothalamus, brainstem midbrain/pons/medulla oblongata, and
cerebellum), individual brain structures as specified, blood supply to the brain (cerebral arterial
circle) and cranial nerves.
12. Describe and demonstrate a stretch reflex arc and perform special sense physiology tests such
as visual acuity, blind spot, nystagmus, hearing, equilibrium, olfaction, taste and cutaneous
sensation.
13. Identify on models and with a cow or sheeps eye the three tunics of an oculus and their
respective structures; describe the function of each structure.
14. Identify on models the three parts of the human ear and their respective structures; describe
the function of each structure.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Staple individual assignments individually; multiple assignments stapled together will be
returned to you ungraded.
2. Only submissions written in black pencil or pen will be graded; multiple colors may be used for
illustrations, drawings or graphs.
3. Assignments are due at the beginning of class.
4. Assignments that are incomplete, do not reflect college-level work, or are late (unless explicit
permission is given) will be returned to you for completion; I dont give partial credit on
assignments.
5. Staple Lab SGO sheets to the front of lab report packets, with your name filled in. Lab reports
turned in without SGO sheets stapled to the front will be returned to you ungraded.
6. Exams must be taken when scheduled. You may not take any exam, including the final, early. If
you miss an exam, you may take a makeup after the final at the end of the quarter. If you miss
the final due to a compelling and military-related excuse, you may receive an incomplete.
Incompletes must be made up during the following quarter, or your grade will be calculated and
submitted with zero points for the missing exam(s). You are given one hour (60 minutes) to
complete your exam, so come prepared!
7. Exam Retakes: You have the opportunity to be retested over material covered by any one
exam. Exam retakes will be given immediately after the final exam. The multiple-choice
questions on multiple-choice retakes will be different, but about the same level of difficulty as
the original exam. The list of possible essays will be the same, but in the case of multiple
essays, essays will be randomly chosen. The retake grade will replace the original grade,
higher or lower. You must notify me a week before the final as to which exam(s) you wish to
take.
8. Lab numbers do not refer to specific exercises in the lab manual; download the SGOs for a
particular lab to learn which lab manual exercises and activities a particular lab corresponds to.
9. Lab Practicals test your ability to identify gross and microscopic anatomy. As this is a pre-med
course of study, no term lists or note cards will be provided or allowed. You must take
practicals when scheduled, or as a makeup after the last lab practical at the end of the quarter.
10. SGOs, notes and lab instructions are available via links on the course schedule. Print these out
before lecture/lab, look them over and bring them with you to class!
11. Tegrity/Panopto videos of the lectures are available through Canvas, as is your current grade:
See end of syllabus for more information.
12. Green Sheet Quizzes: During class, you will be asked to write short essays on various topics
covered in lecture. They may or may not be announced, and there may be more than one per
lecture period.
13. Reading Reports: Three critical analyses of primary literature will be due at various times
during the course. Instructions are posted on the 241 home page.
14. Cheating:
A. If you get caught cheating on an exam, you will receive a zero for the course without the
ability to drop the course.
B. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the appearance of any electronic devices, note
cards, or notes during an exam, unless specifically allowed; looking at or appearing to look
at another students test during an exam; or gaining prior access to or specific knowledge of
the contents of the exam.
15. No electronic devices are allowed in the classroom unless approved by your instructor. Texting,
the use of cell phones, or any other communications devices during class are not allowed, are
an indication that you are not participating in the class, and will result in you being asked to
leave the class.
16. You understand that this is both an advanced and accelerated course requiring a minimum of
24 hours of study per week, or more. By taking this course, you agree to this time commitment.
17. If you have a military-related problem or conflict with this course, see me. Well try to find a
solution.

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GRADING:
Each assignment and assessment will be given a specific point value. The earned value of all
possible points will determine grade, per Pierce College published policy:
COURSE EVALUATION:
Lecture Exams, 4 @ 100 points (multiple-choice + essay)
Final Exam (not comprehensive)
Green Sheet Quizzes, 20 @ 5 points + a few extras
Reading Reports: 3 @ 10 points each, 1 is extra credit
Laboratory Reports, 12 @ 10 pts each, 2 @ 20 pts each
Lab Quizzes, 5 @ 25 points each (Labs 1, 8, 12, 13, 14)
Laboratory Practicals, 1 each at 100 pts, 50 pts, 80 pts, 50 pts

400 points
100 points
100 points
20 points
160 points
125 points
280 points
Total: 1185 points

GRADE SCALE: See http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/about/policy/grading for District Grading Policy)

%
95%
94%
93%
92%
91%
90%
89%
88%
87%
86%
85%
84%

GPA
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9

Letter
A
A
AAAAB+
B+
B+
B
B
B

%
83%
82%
81%
80%
79%
78%
77%
76%
75%
74%
73%
72%

GPA
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7

Letter
BBBBC+
C+
C+
C
C
C
CC-

%
71%
70%
69%
68%
67%
66%
65%
64%
63%
62%
61%
60%

GPA
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.0
1.0

Letter
CCD+
D+
D+
D+
D
D
D
D
D
D

Less than 60% = 0.0 = F

BIOL 241 M-Th AM LECTURE/LAB SCHEDULE/ASSIGNMENTS:

Week
1

Date/Time/Lect or Lab
Jan 5 M 9:30-12:00 Lab
~Lecture in Lab

Jan 6 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect

Jan 7 W 9:30-12:00 Lab

Jan 8 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect

Week
2

Jan 12 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

~Lecture in Lab
Jan 13 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect

Topics & Assignments (*)

-Course Introduction
-Unit 01: Orientation and Regulation
*Study Chapter 1 (part)
*View videos for Wednesdays lab:
-How to Use a Microscope
-How to Calibrate a Microscope
-How to Use Size Rules!
*Class starts at 11:00 today.
*Syllabus Review due
-Unit 02: General Chemistry
*Study Chapter 2 (part)
-Lab Safety Regulations and Safety Rules
-Lab 01: The Microscope (10 pts)
*Begin learning bones & landmarks (Lab 06)!
-Ask Putman about open lab time!
-Unit 02: Chemistry (Biochemistry)
*Study Chapter 2 (part)

Outcomes

-Unit 03: Cytology and the Cell Cycle (begin)

-Study Chapter 3
-Unit 03: Cytology and the Cell Cycle
*Study Chapter 3

1,2,3

1,2,3

4, 5

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Jan 14 W 9:30-12:00 Lab

Jan 15 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect

Week
3

Jan 19 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

Jan 20 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect
9:30-10:30
10:30-12:00
Jan 21 W 9:30-12:00 Lab
9:30-9:50
9:50-12:00
Jan 22 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect

Week
4

Jan 26 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

Jan 27 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect

Jan 28 W 9:30-12:00 Lab

Jan 29 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect

Week
5

Feb 2 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

Feb 3 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect
9:30-10:30
10:30-12:00
Feb 4 W 9:30-12:00 Lab
Feb 5 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect

Week
6

Feb 9 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

9:30-10:30
10:45-12:00
Feb 10 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect
Feb 11 W 9:30-12:00 Lab
Feb 12 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect
9:30-10:30
10:30-12:00

Week
7

Feb 16 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

Feb 17 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect
Feb 18 4 W 9:30-12:00 Lab

-Lab 02: The Cell: Anatomy and Division (10 pts)

*Work on bones & landmarks this weekend!!!
-Unit 03: Cytology and the Cell Cycle (finish)
*Study Chapter 3
-Unit 04: Histology (begin)
*Study Chapter 4

3
1
6,7

*HOLIDAY: MLK DAY

---EXAM 1 (Units 1 & 2) (100 points)
-Unit 04: Histology
*Study Chapter 4
*Lab reports 1 & 2 due (10 pts each)
-QUIZ LAB 01 (25 points)
-Lab 03: The Cell: Transport Mechnsms (10 pts)
-Unit 04: Histology (finish)
*Study Chapter 4
-Unit 05: Integumentary System (begin)
-Lab 04: Integumentary System (10 pts)
*Work on bones & landmarks this weekend!!!
*Reading Report 01 due! (10 points)
-Unit 05: Integumentary System (finish)
*Study Chapter 5
*Lab 03 report due (10 pts)
*Lab 04 report due (10 pts)
-Lab 05: Osteology (10 pts)
-Unit 06: Osteology (begin)
*Study Chapter 6
*Lab 05 report due (10 pts)
-Lab 06a: The Skeletal SystemAxial (20 pts)
---EXAM 2 (Units 3 & 4) (100 points)
-Unit 06: Osteology (finish)
-Lab 06b:The Skeletal System-Appendicular
-Lab 07: Articulations and Movement (10 pts)
-Unit 07: Muscle Physiology
*Study Chapter 9
*Lab 06 report due (20 points)
-LAB PRACTICAL 1, (Labs 6, 7 (SGO 1 only)
(100 pts) [Bones & articulations]
-Lab 09: Skel Muscle Gross Anat (20 pts) (begin)
-Unit 8: Neurophysiology (begin)
*Study Chapter 11
-Lab 08: Skeletal Muscle Physiology (10 points)
-Lab 09: Skeletal Muscle Gross Anat
*Reading Report 02 due! (10 points)
-EXAM 3 (Units 5, 6 & 7) (100 points)
-Unit 8: Neurophysiology (finish)
*Study Chapter 11

6,7

6,7
7
4,5

5
6,8

8
6, 8
8
6, 9,10,11

6, 10
6,12,14
7
6, 10

6,12,14

*HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY

-Unit 9: Nervous System: CNS (begin)
*Study Chapter 12
*Lab 07 report due (20 points)

6,12,13,15
6, 10

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9:30-10:15
10:15-12:00
Feb 19 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect

Week
8

Feb 23 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

9:30-9:50
9:50-12:00
(Feb 23 M 4:00-5:00 Lab
Feb 24 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect
Feb 25 W 9:30-12:00 Lab
11:30-12:00
Feb 26 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect
9:30-10:30
10:30-12:00

Week
9

March 2 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

9:30-10:30
10:30-12:00
March 3 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect
March 4 W 9:30-12:00 Lab
9:30-9:50
9:50-12:00
March 5 Th 9:30-12:00 Lect

Week
10

March 9 M 9:30-12:00 Lab

9:30-10:15
10:20-10:40
10:40-11:00
11:00-12:00
March 10 Tu 9:30-12:00 Lect
9:30-10:30
10:30-11:30

-LAB PRACTICAL 2 (Lab 7 (SGOs 2-7), Labs

2, 4, 5 histology) (50 points)
-Lab 09: Skeletal Muscle Gross Anat (finish)
-Unit 9: Nervous System: CNS (finish)
*Study Chapter 12
*Lab 08 report due (10 pts)
-QUIZ LAB 08 (25 points)
-Lab 10: Spinal Cord, Nerves and ANS (10 pts)
-Lab 11: Brain and Cranial Nerves (10 pts)
Lab Practical 1 Retake Opportunity)
-Unit 10: Nervous System: PNS
*Study Chapters 13 & 14
-Lab 13: The Eye and Vision (10 pts)
Lab Practical 2 Retake Opportunity
*Reading Report 3 due! (10 points extra credit)
-EXAM 4 (Units 8 & 9) (100 points)
-Unit 10: Nervous System: PNS (finish)
*Study Chapters 13 & 14
*Lab 09 report due (20 points)
-LAB PRACTICAL 3 (Lab 9, Muscles) (80 pts)
-Lab 12: Human Reflex Physiology (10 points)
*Sign up for Exam Retakes!
-Unit 11: Special Senses (begin)
*Study Chapter 15
*Lab 12 report due (10 points)
*QUIZ LAB 12 (25 points)
-Lab 14: Hearing and Equilibrium (10 pts)
-Unit 11: Special Senses (finish)
*Study Chapter 15

6,12,13,15

7, 11
7

6, 12,13,15
12, 13

6,12,13,15

6,15,16,17,
18
12,14

6,15,16,17,
18

*Lab reports 10,11,13,14 due (10 pts each)

-LAB PRACT 4 (Labs 10,11,13,14 anatomy &
histology) (50 pts)
-Lab 13 Quiz (25 points) (Physiology only)
-Lab 14 Quiz (25 points) (Physiology only)
Practical 3 Retake Opportunity--Muscles
*No assignments accepted after 9:30 AM!
-FINAL EXAM (Units 10 & 11) (100 pts)
Exam Retake Opportunity after final: You must
nd
sign up for your exam retake by or on March 2 .

CONSENT AGREEMENT:
A Pierce College course requires frequent interaction with your instructor. It is, therefore, essential
that you agree to the conditions set forth in the course syllabus. After you have read the course
syllabus, let us know (do not wait) if you do not agree with the course conditions and requirements.
If we do not hear from you within three (3) days from the start of the course, we will assume you
agree with the conditions set forth in this syllabus.
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