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Brooklyn College
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The City University of New York

Course- HNSC 2203 Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab Syllabus

Instructors—Prof. Geraghty Semester-Spring 2025

Email—bgeraghty@[Link] Section-F2DB

Course Meeting- Thursdays 2PM-5PM

Office Hours- Wednesdays 2:30PM-3:45PM and Fridays 5PM-6:15PM (via zoom). Please go to
the Announcements page on the Lab Section of Blackboard for more information and the
link to office hours.

Introduction to the form and function of the human body. Exploration and development of an
understanding of cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as
well as metabolism and fluid balance. Students are required to dissect mammalian specimens.

Learning Objectives

• You need to pace yourself through extensive information.

• You need to identify the organ structures and recognize their spatial relations. (Remember)
• You need to describe the anatomy of body structures and their spatial relation to each other.
(Understand)
• You need to describe how forms of distinct levels of organization in the human body affect their
functions. (Understand)
• You need to compare functions of different organ systems and apply the concept of structure
determining function to various organ systems. (Apply)
• You are expected to derive the working mechanism behind body functions through experiments &
dissection, then articulate their understanding by answering questions in written exercises and
discussion. (Analyze)

Classwork/Attendance- Required, every student is to come to class on time, prepared, and willing to
participate, contributing to the overall learning environment. Please remember the class will be more
enjoyable if everybody takes part, classwork and attendance is a portion of your grade where everyone
can excel.

Books- Connect Online Access for McKinley, Anatomy & Physiology 4th Edition (please refer to
blackboard under course documents or announcements for more information about purchasing and
registering for connect online access). Other resources: Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank H. Netter MD-
Vander’s Human Physiology (The Mechanisms of Body Function) by Eric P. Widmaier, Hershel Raff &
Kevin T. Strang-Anatomy & Physiology (The Unity of Form and Function) by Kenneth S. Saladin- Principles
of Anatomy & Physiology by Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B.

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Please check the email address associated with your blackboard courses, this is the email used
for communication throughout the semester. You have the option to change/update this
email, for more information about this contact IT.

Lab Equipment
• Laboratory Coat, Safety Goggles, and Disposable Gloves (you will need multiple pairs per class).
• Lab Equipment must be brought in at Lab 2, please do not bring lab equipment in before then.
• Students must remove all lab equipment from the laboratory by the last lab, anything left in the
laboratory after the last lab will be discarded
• Lab equipment can be purchased online or at a medical supply store, some items can be found at
local pharmacies.
➢ It is recommended that students bring their own devices to the lab including but not limited
to; laptops, i-pads, surface pros, tablets, or similar devices. Students will need to access lab
notes, textbooks, connect activities, blackboard among other materials, having one’s own
device usually makes this process more efficient. It is not a requirement only suggested.

Laboratory Topics
*Make sure you have access to the Blackboard and McGraw Hill Connect platforms for each lab. *

You Must Attend Your Lab—No Switching—You Can’t Attend A Different Lab—No Exceptions.
• Lab 1
o Blood (Chapter18)
▪ Lab Safety Procedures and Protocol—Lecture and Demonstration
▪ Syllabus Review—Lecture and Demonstration
▪ Blood Lecture
▪ Lab Activity 1.1 Blood Typing (Group)
▪ Lab Activity 1.2 Hematocrit (Group/Individual) VL
o Blackboard Assignment
▪ BB Assignment 1 (Group) BB
• Lab 2
o Heart (Chapter 19)
▪ Heart Anatomy Lecture
▪ Heart Model Identification
▪ Sheep Heart Dissection
o *Lab Equipment Due* and *Lab Groups Formed*
• Lab 3
o *Lab Exam 1*
o Blood Vessels (Chapter 20)
▪ Blood Vessel Anatomy Lecture
▪ Cat Dissection: Blood Vessels of Head, Neck, Thorax, & Upper Appendages
▪ Cat Dissection: Identification Major Organs & Nerves of the Thorax
• Lab 4
o Blood Vessels (Chapter 20)
▪ Blood Vessel Anatomy Lecture
▪ Cat Dissection: Blood Vessels of Abdomen, Pelvis, & Lower Appendages
▪ Cat Dissection: Identification Major Organs of Abdominopelvic Cavity

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• Lab 5
o Cardiovascular Physiology (Chapter 20)
o Blood Pressure Lecture—explanation and performance
▪ Lab Activity 5.1 Manual Blood Pressure—students will take blood pressure of various
subjects manually
o Blackboard Assignment
▪ BB Assignment 5 (Group) BB
o Lab Activity 5.2 Quiz Cardiovascular Physiology (Group/Individual) MGH
• Lab 6
o Blood Vessels Special Routes of Circulation (Chapter 20)
▪ Blood Vessel Anatomy Lecture-Special Routes of Circulation
▪ Cat Dissection: Hepatic Portal System, Celiac Trunk & Branches
▪ Review for Lab Exam 2
• Lab 7
o *Lab Exam 2*
• Lab 8
o Respiratory System (Chapter 23)
▪ Respiratory Anatomy & Spirometry Lecture
o Blackboard Assignment
▪ BB Assignment 8 (Group) BB
• Lab 9
o Digestive System (Chapter 26)
▪ Digestive System Anatomy Lecture
▪ Lab Activity 9.1 Digestive System-Enzymes & Digestion (Group/Individual) VL
▪ Lab Activity 9.2 Chemical Composition-Emulsification of Lipids (Group/Individual) VL
o Blackboard Assignment
▪ BB Assignment 9 (Group) BB
• Lab 10
o Urinary System (Chapter 24)
▪ Urinary System Anatomy Lecture
▪ Cat Dissection: Respiratory System, Digestive System, & Urinary System
▪ Sheep Kidney Dissection
• Lab 11
o Urinalysis (Chapter 24)
▪ Urinalysis Lecture
▪ Lab Activity 11.1 Urinalysis (Group)
o Blackboard Assignment
▪ BB Assignment 11 (Group) BB
o Lab Activity 11.2 Quiz Urinary System (Group/Individual) MGH
• Lab 12
o *Lab Exam 3*
o Acid—Base Balance (Chapter 25)
▪ Lab Activity 12 Acid—Base Balance (Group/Individual) SB
o Blackboard Assignment
▪ BB Assignment 12 (Group) BB

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• Lab 13
o Reproductive System (Chapter 28)
▪ Reproductive System Anatomy Lecture
▪ Cat Dissection: Reproductive System
▪ Review for lab exam 4
• Lab 14
o *Lab Exam 4*

Legend
VL—Virtual Lab SB—Smart Book
APR—Anatomy & Physiology Revealed MGH—McGraw Hill Connect
ALA—Adaptive Learning Assignment BB—Blackboard

Lab Exams—exams must be taken when they are scheduled

• Lab Exam 1 (Blood) Thursday February 13th, this exam will have about 30 questions. About 5 of
the questions will be identification, the rest of the questions will be written which may include
but is not limited to fill-in, short answer/essay, multiple choice, choose all that apply, and
True/False. For more information, please read lab exam 1 guidelines which are posted on the lab
section of Blackboard in the course documents section.

• Lab Exam 2 (Heart & Blood Vessels) Thursday March 20th, this exam will have about 50
questions. About 25 questions will be identification, the other 25 will be written which may
include but is not limited to fill-in, short answer/essay, multiple choice, choose all that apply,
and True/False. For more information, please read lab exam 2 guidelines which are posted on
the lab section of Blackboard in the course documents section.

• Lab Exam 3 (Respiratory System, Digestive System, Spirometry, and Urinalysis) Thursday May 1st,
this exam will have about 40 questions. About 15 questions will be identification, the other 25
will be written which may include but is not limited to fill-in, short answer/essay, multiple
choice, choose all that apply, and True/False. For more information, please read lab exam 3
guidelines which are posted on the lab section of Blackboard in the course documents section.

• Lab Exam 4 (Reproductive System and Urinary System; Respiratory System and Digestive System)
Thursday May 15th, this exam will have about 50 questions. About 25 questions will be
identification, the other 25 will be written which may include but is not limited to fill-in, short
answer/essay, multiple choice, choose all that apply, and True/False. For more information,
please read lab exam 4 guidelines which are posted on the lab section of Blackboard in the
course documents section.

Missed Exams—Read Carefully—Make Up Exams

If you miss an exam (for any reason), a make-up will be available if written documentation is provided
and it is deemed an excusable absence (emergency room paperwork, doctor’s note, religious observance,
court papers, police report etc.). Do not contact the instructor prior to the exam asking if you can miss

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the exam. If you miss an exam and would like a make-up, send documentation to instructor within 10
business days of missed exam. Documentation should include names, dates, times, and reasons for
absence. If written documentation provided is deemed excusable, a make-up will be scheduled for the
end of the semester. If the required documentation is not presented within 10 business days, the exam
score will remain a zero.

Blackboard
Lab notes can be downloaded from blackboard under course documents; they are in two formats; word
document and PPT/PDF. You are required to have access to the lab word document notes during lab,
the notes contain structures you are responsible for, and other pertinent information.

Pre-Labs
The Pre-Labs are designed to help prepare you for laboratory activities and topics we will be covering
during lab; there is a time frame for when each assignment must be completed, make sure you check
the availability and due dates for each one (there are no make-ups PLEASE do not ask for one),
below is a list of Pre-Labs. Pre-Labs are in the lab section of blackboard under the assignments tab. All
Pre-Labs become available at 6pm and are due at 11:30pm, the first date is when the Pre-Lab becomes
available, and the second date is when it’s due.
1. Pre-lab 1.1 Blood Typing VL (Blood) January 16th—January 29th
2. Pre-lab 1.2 Blood Quiz MGH (Blood) January 16th—January 29th
3. Pre-lab 2 ALA (Heart) January 30th—February 5th
4. Pre-lab 3 APR (Blood Vessels Cat Dissection: Head, Neck, Thorax, Forelimbs) February 6th—
February 12th
5. Pre-lab 4 APR (Blood Vessels Cat Dissection: Abdominopelvic Cavity & Lower Appendage)
February 13th—February 19th
6. Pre-lab 5 VL (Blood Pressure) February 20th—February 26th
7. Pre-lab 6 MGH (Circulation Routes) February 27th—March 12th
8. Pre-lab 8 VL (Spirometry) March 20th—March 26th
9. Pre-lab 9 SB (Digestive System) March 27th—April 2nd
10. Pre-lab 10 APR (Cat Dissection) April 3rd—April 9th
11. Pre-lab 11 VL (Urinalysis) April 10th—April 23rd
12. Pre-lab 13 APR (Reproductive system) May 1st—May 7th

Lab Preparation with Dissection and Instructional Videos

It is not required but highly recommended to view the following dissection and instructional videos prior
to attending the following labs. Viewing these videos may enhance the acquisition and understanding of
the material easier. The following videos are posted in the lab section of blackboard under course
documents.
• Lab 1—Blood Typing Video
• Lab 2—Heart Dissection Videos
• Labs 3, 4, & 6—Blood Vessel Dissection Videos
• Lab 5—How to Take a Blood Pressure Manually
• Lab 10—Systems Dissection Videos and Kidney Dissection Videos
• Lab 11—How to Perform Test-Strip Urinalysis
• Lab 13—Reproductive System Dissection Videos

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Grading (lab 50%, lecture 50%)

• Laboratory Grading
o 5%- Exam 1
o 11%- Exam 2
o 10%- Exam 3
o 10%- Exam 4
o 6%- Pre-Labs
o 4%- Lab Activities & Classwork; attention to detail, preparedness, participation & presence,
communication oral & written, collaborative work & analytical problem solving.
o 4%- Blackboard Lab Activities & Classwork; attention to detail, preparedness, participation &
presence, communication oral & written, collaborative work & analytical problem solving.

All your grades are posted in the appropriate blackboard sections, along with the percentages located
above and in your lecture syllabus, you can figure out your overall grade for the course. Overall grades
for the course cannot be changed—Overall Grades are Final.

Grade Range (there are pluses and minuses)

90-100 A range
80-89 B range
70-79 C range
60-69 D range
0-59 F

Attendance & Lateness

• Attendance Policy
o 1 Absences—up to a 1-point deduction from final grade
o 2 Absences—1-2-point deduction from final grade
o 3 Absences—automatic 5-point deduction from final grade (no exceptions)
o 4 Absences—automatic F/WU (no exceptions)
• Lateness Policy—latenesses (including start of class, breaks, and leaving class early) may result
in point deduction from final grade. An individual can have multiple lateness’s in one lab. If an
individual misses a total of 30 minutes or more, that will be counted as an absence. Every 3
latenesses will be up to a 1.5-point deduction from final grade.

Dates to Note
• January 25th—Classes Start
• January 29th—No Classes
• February 12th—College Closed
• February 17th—College Closed
• February 18th—Monday Schedule
• March 6th—Wednesday Schedule
• March 31st—No Classes
• April 1st—Last Day To Withdraw
• April 12th-20th—Spring Recess/No Classes
• May 15th—Last Day of Classes
• May 16th—Final Exam 3:30pm-5:30pm

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Suggestions
You should read/review/practice the material before coming to class, when you come to class
participate, listen, take notes, and ask questions. After class try to review the material. You should
practice answering different types of questions; multiple choice, identification, essay etc..... You may
have a good understanding of the material but when it comes to explaining it or taking an exam some
people freeze up, READ REVIEW PRACTICE.

DISRUPTIVE STUDENT CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM

Disruptive student conduct includes but is not limited to making/receiving personal phone calls, text
messages, pages, excessive tardiness, leaving and entering class frequently, persisting in personal
conversations with other class members, repeated obscenities, inappropriate outbursts, interrupting,
not allowing individuals to speak/reply, intimidation, verbal and or physical threats. Persistence of such
behavior is subject to point deduction from overall grade and or disciplinary proceedings such as
recommendation to withdraw the student from the course.

Disclaimer Statement
This syllabus is a representation of the course content, organization, and evaluation process. The faculty
member teaching this course reserves the right to reasonably alter the sequences of activities,
evaluations, assignment dates, methods, or styles. Every effort will be made to inform the class
members in advance of such changes. Students are responsible for following the syllabus and any
changes instituted by the faculty member.

The City University’s Policy on Academic Integrity:

The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating and
plagiarism. Each student is responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating and plagiarism and
for avoiding both. The complete text of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and the Brooklyn College
procedure for implementing that policy can be found at this site:
[Link] If a faculty member suspects a violation of academic
integrity and, upon investigation, confirms that violation, or if the student admits the violation, the
faculty member MUST report the violation.

The Center for Student Disability Services

To receive disability-related academic accommodations students must first be registered with the
Center for Student Disability Services. Students who have a documented disability or suspect they may
have a disability are invited to set up an appointment with the Director of the Center for Student
Disability Services, Ms. Valerie Stewart-Lovell at 718-951-5538. If you have already registered with the
Center for Student Disability Services, please provide your professor with the course accommodation
form, and discuss your specific accommodation with him/her.

Student Bereavement Policy

Students who experience the death of a loved one must contact the Division of Student Affairs, 2113
Boylan Hall; if they wish to implement either the Standard Bereavement Procedure or the Leave of
Absence Bereavement Procedure (see below). The Division of Student Affairs has the right to request a
document that verifies the death (e.g., a funeral program or death notice).
Typically, this death involves that of a family member, in parallel to the bereavement policy for faculty
and staff. However, it is up to the discretion of the Division of Student Affairs to determine if a death
outside of the immediate family warrants implementation of the student bereavement policy.

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Standard Bereavement Procedure

Upon approval from the Division of Student Affairs, the student is allowed one week, commencing from
the day of the death of the loved one, of excused absence. Should the student feel that he or she needs
additional days, these should be discussed with individual course instructors and/or the Division of
Student Affairs.
The Division of Student Affairs will contact the student's faculty and academic staff of the student's
courses.
Faculty and academic staff will be advised that extensions must be granted to the student for the period
of one week of excused absence.
Further extensions may be negotiated with the student when he or she returns to campus. Students are
encouraged to discuss options with their instructors.

Leave of Absence Bereavement Procedure

Students may be allowed to withdraw from the semester in which the death occurs. The Bereavement
Leave of Absence is for one semester only.
Students who have opted to take the Bereavement Leave of Absence and have already attended classes
for the semester of the leave will be allowed to re-enter the following semester without having to
reapply to college. Students who wish to take the leave of absence prior to the beginning of the
semester will be required to reapply for the following semester.
Students who are in good academic standing will be given the opportunity to successfully complete the
credits for the semester in which they return.
Students will consult with the Division of Student Affairs, on a case-by-case basis, as to whether they
should withdraw from their courses during this leave of absence or to request an incomplete from the
faculty member. Given that there may be a potential impact on financial aid, students who receive
financial aid and who take the Bereavement Leave of Absence, upon arrangement with the Division of
Student Affairs, will meet with a financial aid adviser prior to taking this option. As an option, and in
consultation with the Division of Student Affairs, students may take the Bereavement Leave of Absence
after the Standard Bereavement.

Consideration of Religious Observance

Nonattendance because of religious beliefs The New York State Education Law provides that no student
shall be expelled or refused admission to an institution of higher education because he or she is unable
to attend classes or participate in examinations or study or work requirements on any day or days
because of religious beliefs. Students who are unable to attend classes on a particular day or days
because of religious beliefs will be excused from any examination or study or work requirements.
Faculty must make good-faith efforts to provide students absent from class because of religious beliefs
equivalent opportunities to make up the work missed; no additional fees may be charged for this
consideration. The faculty and the administration will not allow any adverse or prejudicial effects to
accrue to students availing themselves of this regulation. If students have complaints about the
application of this policy, they are entitled to bring action or a proceeding for enforcement of their
rights in the Supreme Court of Kings County.