1. S Y L L A B U S
Your Course Learning Plan
Course:
BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I (CRN#
21837)
Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy
Time
Frame:
June 2nd through July 24th (Summer 2014)
A. Instructor Contact and Communications
Phone: 928-649-5486
E-mail address:
Skype address:
Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu
mattpearcy
Office Location: Virtual
Office Hours: By appointment if in person
B. General Course Information
Credit hours: 4.0
Course description: BIO 201 explores the structure and function of the human body.
Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and
nervous systems.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 181 (Preferred), or BIO 100 or BIO 156. Three lecture; Three lab.
Course purpose: To gain an understanding of the human body and how it functions.
Textbooks, software,
supplies, equipment and
tools:
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th
edition or 13th
edition) by
G. Tortora and B. Derrickson and B. Derrickson and Real Anatomy
1.0 by M. Nielsen and S. Miller.
C. Course Content and Outcomes
Course content: 1. Anatomical terms and homeostasis
2. Cytological and histological anatomy and functions
3. Integumentary system
4. Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system
5. Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints
6. Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system
7. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles

2. 8. Muscle contraction
9. Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system
10. The central and peripheral nervous systems
11. The automatic nervous system
12. The senses
Learning outcomes: 1. Identify the parts of a typical cell and describe their function and
structure.
2. Identify and describe the four basic tissue types, their anatomy and
functions.
3. Describe the anatomy and functions of the integumentary system.
4. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal
system.
5. Identify and describe the anatomy of joints, axial and appendicular
skeletal systems.
6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the muscular
system.
7. Identify and describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.
8. Describe the biological processes involved in muscle contraction.
9. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system.
10. Describe and identify brain and spinal cord anatomy and reflexes.
11. Describe the biological processes involved in the nerve impulse.
12. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology autonomic
nervous system.
13. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology of the senses.
14. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the human body.
15. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the
body.
16. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of
physiological data and anatomical structures.
17. Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and
research on physiological data and anatomical structures.
18. Record the results of investigation through writing.
Assessments: Assessments for the class will include two proctored, in person exams.
The first exam will be comprehensive over the first half of the class
and the second exam will cover the material covered in the second half
of the class. The two exams must be taken at a testing center so that
they can be proctored. The exams will be closed book. Early in the
semester we will work out where you are going to take the proctored

3. exams. If you take the exams at any of Yavapai College’s testing
centers the proctoring will be free. If you are in a location that
requires a non Yavapai College affiliated testing center you may have
to pay a fee to take the exams. You are responsible for this fee to take
the exams. Every effort will be made to find a free testing center.
There will be 6 online quizzes covering the lecture and lab material.
The questions on the quizzes will be similar, but not identical, to those
found on the exams. The point of the quizzes is to prepare you for the
types of questions you will see on the exams. Lab activities will be
fully online. There will be 8 different activities and you will have a
week to complete each activity.
Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:
Midterm #1 …………………………………………………..200 pts.
Midterm #2 ………………………………………..................200 pts.
Quizzes:
6 quizzes at 30 pts. apiece .………………………...…….......180 pts.
Labs:
8 lab activities at 50 pts apiece ……………………….……..400 pts.
Syllabus Quiz …………………...………………………………20 pts.
Total 1000 pts.
Letter Grades: To pass the class students must have a 70% average on the two
proctored exams. Once this requirement is met the letter grades will be
assigned as follows:
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
assessments.
Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab
portion of the class.
Exams: There will be two exams worth 200 points each throughout the semester.
The first exam will be comprehensive over the first half of the class and
the second exam will be comprehensive over the second half the class.
The second exam will not cover material covered in the first half of the
class.
Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. 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 extra credit work is allowed.

4. 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
services:
Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at
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: The last day for student initiated withdraw is June 29th
.
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. If a student is caught cheating in any
way, at any time, they will received an F 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

5. 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.
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.

6. BIO 201 Summer 2014 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The learning
outcomes listed for each week correspond to the listed learning outcomes detailed above. The topics covered
will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved 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 Syllabus Quiz is due June
4th
Lab Activity #1 due June 6th
Chapters 1
Course Content: Anatomical terms and homeostasis.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
Chapter 3
Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and
functions.
Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Chapter 4
Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and
functions.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 15, 17, 18
2 Lecture Quiz #1 due June
13th
Lab Activity #2 due June
13th
Chapter 5
Course Content: Integumentary system.
Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapter 6
Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletal
system.
Learning Outcomes: 4, 14, 15, 17, 18
3 Lecture Quiz #2 due June
20th
Lab Activity #3 due June
20th
Chapter 7
Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.
Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapters 8 and 9
Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.
Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
4 Lecture Quiz #3 due June
27th
Lab Activity #4 due June
27th
Chapter 10
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular
system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.
Muscle contraction.
Learning Outcomes: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapter 11

7. Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular
system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.
Learning Outcomes: 7, 14, 15, 17, 18
5 Lab Activity #5 due July 4th
EXAM #1 MUST BE
TAKEN BETWEEN JUNE
24th AND JUNE 30th. Exam
#1 will cover chapters 1, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Chapter 12
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapter 13
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
6 Lecture Quiz #4 due July
11th
Lab Activity #6 due July
11th
Chapter 14
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system. The central and peripheral nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapter 15
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system. The automatic nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
7 Lecture Quiz #5 due July
18th
Lab Activity #7 due July
18th
Chapter 16
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system. The central and peripheral nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapter 17
Course Content: The senses.
Learning Outcomes: 13, 14, 15, 17, 18
8 Lecture Quiz #6 due July
25th
Lab Activity #8 due July
25th
EXAM #2 MUST BE
TAKEN BETWEEN JULY
22nd AND JULY 28th. Exam
#2 will cover chapters 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
No new material during Week 8