BIO201
BIO201
Course Description
A study of the anatomy, physiology and medical terminology of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, hematological, digestive, and reproductive systems. This course
covers human development, birth and genetics.
Students should expect to complete an average of two (2) hours of out of class work for every one (1)
hour of lecture and 1 (1) hour of out of class work for every one (1) hour of lab in each course.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student should know or be able to:
8. Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained, as it relates
to the body systems, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory,
hematologic, and reproductive.
9. Compare body structure and function of the human body as it relates to the skeletal, muscular,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, hematologic, and reproductive system, across the
life span.
10. Explain the genetic concepts related to autosomal dominant, recessive, and X-linked inheritance.
Gradebook
A student’s performance in this course will be evaluated using a variety of the methods listed below:
Percentage for
Area
this Course
Final Assessment 10%
Tests/Quizzes/Midterm 20%
Assignments/Homework 20%
Projects
Participation/Discussions 10%
In-Class Assignments 40%
TOTAL 100%
Grading Scale
Letter
Grade Points Explanation
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D* 60-69 Below Average
F 59 & Below Failure
* A “D” is considered a passing grade for this course; however, to successfully complete the
program, a 2.0 G.P.A is required.
“Human Body Systems and Related Medical Terminology” by Kurt Rutter (Text adaptation) OpenStax
(Original text) is licensed under CC BY License 4.0. http://hdl.handle.net/10790/3308
“Human Body Systems and Related Medical Terminology” by J. Gordon Betts et al. is licensed under CC
BY License 4.0. https://openstax.org/details/anatomy-and-physiology
Science Interactive Lab Kit and Simulation assignments: students will get one kit for all 3 BIO courses
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Syllabus Course Number: BIO201
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The official style guide for all courses at American National University/National College is The Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association , most recent edition.
Discussion Requirements
Term: 242
Introduction
CHAPTER 6 READINGS
Chapter 6 Power Point
Introduction
WEEK 1 - ACTIVITIES
Week 1 Housekeeping Quiz
Syllabus Quiz
Week 1 Discussion
Week 1 Anatomy Overview
Week 1 Anatomy Review Quiz
Week 1 Medical Terminology Overview
Week 1 Medical Terminology Assignment
Chapter 6 Quiz
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CHAPTER 8 READINGS
Chapter 8 Power Point
Introduction
CHAPTER 9 READINGS
Chapter 9 Power Point
Introduction
WEEK 2 - ACTIVITIES
Week 2 Quiz: Chapter 1
Chapter 6 Quiz
Week 2 Discussion
Week 2 Medical Terminology Assignment - Common
Prefixes and Suffixes
Week 2 Assignment – Label Skeletal System
Science Interactive – Using the V-Scope
CHAPTER 11 READINGS
Chapter 11 Power Point
Introduction
WEEK 3 - ACTIVITIES
Week 3 Quiz: Chapter 7
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WEEK 4 - ACTIVITIES
Week 4 Quiz: Chapter 10
Week 4 Quiz: Chapter 11
Week 4 Discussion
Week 4 Assignment – Blood
CHAPTER 20 READINGS
Chapter 20 Power Point
Introduction
WEEK 5 - ACTIVITIES
Week 5 Quiz: Chapter 18
Midterm Exam: Chapters 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 18
Week 5 Discussion
Week 5 Assignment - Heart/Cardiovascular System
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WEEK 6 - ACTIVITIES
Week 6 Quiz: Chapter 19
Week 6 Quiz: Chapter 20
Week 6 Discussion
Week 6 Assignment - Lymphatic System
Science Interactive – The Lymphatic System
WEEK 7 - ACTIVITIES
Week 7 Quiz: Chapter 21
Week 7 Discussion
Week 7 Assignment - Respiratory System
Science Interactive – Anatomy of the Respiratory
System
WEEK 8 - ACTIVITIES
Week 8 Quiz: Chapter 22
Week 8 Discussion
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WEEK 9 - ACTIVITIES
Week 9 Quiz: Chapter 27
Week 9 Discussion
Week 9 Assignment - Medical Terminology Review