BSC 2085 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture – Course Syllabus and Study Guide

Course Overview

Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture (BSC-2085-18202) Semester: Summer 2026 Instructor: Bita Ansari, DPM, MPH Delivery: Online Textbook: Human Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition by Katja Hoehn, Lawrence Haynes, Matthew Abbott (ISBN-13: 9780138242732)

Course Description

This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence examining human anatomy and physiology through a systems approach. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between form and function, from the microscopic components of cells and tissues to the organismal level. Key systems covered include histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify cell structures and describe their functions.

• Distinguish tissues by structure, location, and normal physiology.

• Demonstrate understanding of anatomical structure, organization, body cavities, planes, and directional terms.

• Identify and describe structures of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

• Interpret the functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

• Explain how the components of the human body maintain homeostasis.

• Analyze and interpret physiological data.

Course Topics and Schedule

Week	Topics	Chapters
1	Introduction to the Human Body, Chemistry Comes Alive	1A, 2
2	Exam 1	Chapters 1A & 2
3	Cellular Level of Organization	3
4	Integumentary System	5
5	Exam 2	Chapters 3 & 5
6	Muscular System, Nervous System	9, 11
7	Peripheral Nervous System	12
8	Exam 3	Chapters 9, 11 & 12
9	Peripheral Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System	13, 14
10	Final Exam	Chapters 13 & 14

Assessment and Grading

• Assignments: 30% (weekly, lowest dropped)

• Quizzes: 20% (prior to each exam, lowest dropped)

• Exams: 50% (4 exams, lowest dropped except final)

• Grading Scale:

  • A: 90-100%

  • B: 80-89%

  • C: 70-79%

  • D: 60-69%

  • F: Below 60%

Key Course Policies

• Attendance: Participation in online activities is required.

• Academic Integrity: Cheating, plagiarism, and unauthorized collaboration are prohibited.

• Accommodations: Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

• Equity: HCC is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Study and Success Tips

• Read assigned chapters before each module and quiz.

• Take thorough notes and review material regularly.

• Utilize online tutorials and videos provided in MyLab and Mastering.

• Contact your instructor or visit academic success centers for additional help.

Relevant Chapters (Based on Course Schedule)

• Ch. 1: The Human Body: An Orientation

• Ch. 2: Chemistry Comes Alive

• Ch. 3: Cells: The Living Units

• Ch. 5: The Integumentary System

• Ch. 9: Muscles and Muscle Tissue

• Ch. 11: Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

• Ch. 12: The Central Nervous System

• Ch. 13: The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

• Ch. 14: The Autonomic Nervous System

Contact and Support

• Instructor Email: [e-mail]

• Office Hours: Online by appointment (see syllabus for details)

• Academic Success Centers: Available at all campuses for tutoring and writing support