University

of Massachusetts at Lowell
College of Health Sciences
Department of Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Laboratory (HSCI 1040)
Summer 2016



1. THE COURSE

Anatomy and Physiology 2 laboratory is the second half of a lab experience preceded by A&P 1
laboratory. A&P 1 lab provides students practical experience with basic anatomical models, preserved
specimens and microscopic observation. A&P 2 lab builds on these skills to allow more advanced lab
exercises. By working in small groups with other students, you will learn, utilize, and apply these more
advanced skills to relate structure to function in various body systems. Students will ultimately correlate
lab conclusions with material covered in the lecture.

Course prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology 1 lecture and lab
Course corequisites: Anatomy & Physiology 2 lecture


2. GOALS

a. To provide hands-on experience as a supplement for, and demonstration of, the lecture portions
of the course.
b. To teach operation of basic physiological instrumentation. The instrumentation protocols are
then carried to the upper division courses where more complex instrumentation is utilized.
c. To emphasize that working in the laboratory requires working in teams. Students are
encouraged not to work alone, but to work with peers in all aspects of the lab. How to gather
information separately, and then put it together to form meaningful conclusions is stressed as
part of the overall lab experience.


3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this laboratory, you will be able to:
a. Build upon basic lab skills to collect and analyze data about body parameters.
b. Dissect laboratory specimens utilizing basic dissection skills.
c. Utilize the laboratory experience to demonstrate and exemplify the didactic principles learned
in the lecture part of the course.
d. Identify specific structures in the following organ systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory,
Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive.

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4. CLASS TIME AND PLACE

Course and Section Meeting Time Location Instructor
HSCI.1040.022 Tues., Wed, Thurs 11am-1:50pm 204 Karen Hammerstone
HSCl.1040.023 Tues., Wed, Thurs 2 pm- 4:50 pm 204 Jose Daza

5. WORKING AND LEARNING IN THE LABORATORY

a. You will be working in a small group, usually with two or three other students. You will be
encouraged not to work by yourself.
b. During the laboratory, make sure each member of your group does some of the work. Switch
jobs -- dont let one or two people do all of the work. Groups may be reorganized at the
discretion of the instructor.
c. When your group has finished the daily assignments, make sure you share AND COMPREHEND
your data before you adjourn for the day.

6. THE RESOURCE CENTER

Students should realize that a total understanding of laboratory material requires some significant
time over and above the three hours that are scheduled. Reviewing on your own time is essential
to reinforce concepts learned while actually in the laboratory.
In addition to the study time you spend on your own, a room has been set aside in Weed Hall as a
Resource Center. Room 103 on the first floor will contain materials from each of the labs. The
room is staffed by student assistants and tutors, Monday through Friday from 9:00 5:00.

7. REQUIRED TEXT:

Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab Manual. All of the material and exercises that will be covered in each
lab can be found in this customized lab manual. It has been designed to complement your textbook,
Anatomy and Physiology, An Integrated Approach, 2nd Edition by McKinley, OLoughlin and Bidle.

8. ATTENDANCE

Laboratory attendance is mandatory and is essential for any success in this course. The following
attendance policy will be strictly implemented:
a. If a student is going to miss a laboratory, he/she must notify the lab instructor PRIOR TO the
laboratory, either in person or by e-mail. Students missing laboratory because they represent
UMass Lowell on an athletic team must present the required form from the coach to the
instructor prior to the laboratory. In any case, the instructor will be the final judge as to the
legitimacy of the excuse for missing the lab.
b. Attendance will be taken at the end of each laboratory period. Students who leave early
without permission will be assessed an unexcused absence.
c. Students will be assessed an unexcused absence for each laboratory missed without prior
notification. Each unexcused absence will result in a 3% deduction from his/her final average.

9. LABORATORY SAFETY AND CONSENT FORM

You will be working with glassware, caustic chemicals, body fluids including blood and urine, and
preserved animal specimens. Students are required (1) to work in the lab in a professional manner, and
to respect the specimens they are working with; (2) to SIGN A CONSENT FORM indicating their
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willingness to work with body fluids and other specimens in a responsible way; and (3) to be responsible
for strictly following all the safety guidelines posted at the back of the laboratory. Students violating
these guidelines will be asked to leave the laboratory at once.

Students must follow safety regulations required by the laboratory instructor, the syllabus, the
Department Safety Policies and the Department Chemical Hygiene Plan. The Department Safety Policies
and the Chemical Hygiene Plan are located in each of the labs and will be pointed out by your
instructor. Any deliberate breach of the health and safety regulations may result in immediate
dismissal from the laboratory course and possibly from their major course of study.

10. OFFICE HOURS OR AVAILABLE TIMES: E-MAIL CONTACT

Your laboratory instructor will announce office hours and/or available times during the first formal
laboratory meeting. Communicating with your instructor during hours other than in the class will be
most efficient via e-mail. Your instructor will provide you with his/her e-mail address. Students should
feel free to communicate with the instructor by e-mail about any issue concerning this laboratory
course. All emails from your instructor will be sent to your student@uml.edu account only.


11. LAB MANUAL ASSIGNMENTS

The laboratory schedule, reading assignments, and lab exam dates are written on this syllabus. Students
should read the assignments before coming to the lab and be aware of all exam dates.


12. CREDIT HOURS

Students receive one credit hour upon passing this course, HSCI.1040.


13. GENERAL LABORATORY RULES

If the reasons for the following rules are not readily apparent to you, ask your instructor for
clarification:
a. Always bring your laboratory manual to the laboratory. Laboratory coats are not required;
however the student may elect to wear one. Students should wear clothing that is protective,
rugged, and expendable. Sandals or other forms of open shoes, bare midriff shirts, and shorts
are not allowed in the laboratory.
b. Drinking or eating in the laboratory is absolutely not allowed.
c. If you injure yourself, you must notify the instructor no matter how insignificant you think the
injury is.
d. Handle all materials given to you with utmost care. Students will generally not be charged for
any broken or damaged material; however, breakage or damage must be reported immediately.
e. Do not leave the laboratory before you are finished with your work, or you will be assessed an
unexcused absence.
f. Visitors to the laboratory are NOT permitted, unless prior clearance has been arranged with the
instructor.
g. Keep the sinks in your area clean. Only liquid waste is to be poured into the sink WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF WASTE CONTAINING OR EXPOSED TO BODY FLUIDS. ANYTHING EITHER

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 CONTAINING OR HAVING CONTACTED ANY BODY FLUIDS MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN BIOHAZARD
BAGS. THEIR LOCATION WILL BE SHOWN BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
h. Solid waste may be thrown in the wastebasket.
i. ALWAYS keep in mind the work you are doing. ALWAYS ask questions of the instructor.
j. Laboratory specimens are to be handled with care. Gloves must be worn, and dissecting
equipment must be used with utmost safety, and thoroughly cleaned before being put away.
Specimens still to be used are to be placed back in appropriately labeled containers. Specimens
to be discarded should be wrapped in paper towels or in plastic before being discarded.

14. LAST THING BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE LABORATORY

a. Clean your laboratory table thoroughly with disinfectant.
b. Clean, dry, and return glassware/equipment to the proper storage area.
c. Return microscope slides to their proper trays.
d. Return microscopes to storage with the low power objective in position.

15. LABORATORY EXAMS

The exam schedule is at the end of this syllabus. Exams are practical and/or written. They test your
ability to communicate the concepts you have learned, and to identify parts of specimens, laboratory
models and/or pictures. Interpretation/application of results, and knowledge of learning objectives, will
be tested. Exam scores are NEVER scaled the grade you earn is your final grade.
Students should be prepared to take the exam promptly at the start of the laboratory. Students arriving
late for exams may be denied permission to start late, and are subject to receiving a zero for the
exam.
Exam rules:
1. Books, backpacks, pocketbooks, purses, etc., should be left on the side tables, and not in the
seating area.
2. Students will be asked to remove hats, hoodies and watches.
3. Students may be reseated at the discretion of the instructor.
16. ASSIGNMENT OF YOUR GRADE

1. The average of your four exams counts 75%.
2. The final exam (cumulative for the semester) counts 25%.
3. Up to 5% may be deducted from your grade for poor lab performance or demeanor; your
instructor will tell you if any of the 5% is lost.
4. 3% will be deducted for each unexcused absence (defined previously).
5. a. Average your four unit exams and multiply by 0.75
b. Multiply your final exam grade by 0.25
c. Add "a" and "b" to get your final average

If your final average is: Your letter grade is:
90 100 A
88 89 A-
85 87 B+
80 84 B
78 79 B-
75 77 C+
70 74 C
68 69 C-
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 65 67 D+
60 64 D
59 or below F

NOTE: Fractions will be handled as follows:
0.1 - 0.4: Rounded to next lowest integer (e.g. 74.4 = 74)
0.5 - 0.9: Rounded to next highest integer (e.g. 74.5 = 75)

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS GRADING SYSTEM, NOR WILL ANY STUDENT BE ALLOWED TO
RETAKE AN EXAM FOR ANY REASON. EXTRA WORK TO RAISE A POOR GRADE IS ABSOLUTELY NOT
ALLOWED.


17. MAKEUP EXAMINATIONS AND INCOMPLETES

Makeup exams will only be given if the student notifies the lab instructor PRIOR TO the time of the
missed exam. Students may e-mail their instructor or send a message with another person. The student
must present a VALID reason for not being present. Valid reasons include illness and/or extreme
personal problems. Students absent because they represent UMass Lowell as part of a varsity sports
team MUST give the instructor the standard form signed by the coach to be excused from an exam. If an
exam is missed without a valid reason, or if the student fails to notify the instructor prior to the
administration of the exam, the student receives a grade of zero for that exam.
An incomplete is given only when the student has a valid reason for not completing the course. The
student must (1) request the incomplete from the instructor, and (2) complete the material for the
course by the deadline published in the university calendar. If any of these criteria is not followed, the
student will receive an "F" for the course.




18. BEHAVIOR POLICY

The University of Massachusetts Lowell prides itself on its preparation of young women and men for
their chosen careers. There is an expectation of maintenance of high standards in daily interactions
between students and faculty and staff and vice versa. The faculty and staff of the Department of
Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences (CLNS) as well as all of the faculty and staff in the College of
Health Sciences expect polite, professional, respectful adult behavior from ALL students at ALL times in
the classroom, the laboratory and elsewhere. The behavioral requirements listed below are to be
followed at ALL times. Violation(s) of any of these requirements will result in the
instructor/staff/observer filing a Critical Behavior Incident Report form that will be forwarded to the
CLNS Department for review and recommendations of disciplinary action that may include but are not
limited to: 1.) a lowering of the students grade in a course, 2.) a failing grade in the course, 3.) action by
the University Discipline Board; 4.) dismissal from the course, the academic program, the College of
Health Sciences and/or the University.
All students receive a copy of the University of Massachusetts Lowell Student Conduct Code and
Discipline Process and are advised to be familiar with its contents. The Conduct Code applies to ALL
aspects of University life including interactions with faculty/ staff or fellow students in and outside of
the classroom.


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19. BEHAVIOR AND THE LEARNING PROCESS

1. Interference: No student shall cause interference with freedom of speech or movement, or
intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, activities or other
functions or the incitement of others to do any or all of the above on or off campus. UML
Student Conduct Code
2. Communication Skills: Demonstrates respect in expression, tone, body language, personal
space, and choice of words in dealing with all faculty/staff/ and fellow students in or outside of
the classroom in all forms of communication.
3. Use of Constructive Criticism and Instruction: Politely receives information, is receptive to
constructive criticism, adapts to recommendations to improve professional potential and/or
course performance.
4. Professional Conduct: Demonstrates a professional, cordial, cooperative attitude at ALL times
both in and out of the classroom, respects cultural and personal differences of others, interacts
in a professional manner at ALL times with all faculty/staff and fellow students, and represents
Department, College, and the University effectively.
5. Personal Responsibility: Demonstrates an ability to follow directions, complete assignments
and commitments, is punctual, assumes responsibility for all actions and their consequences,
demonstrates knowledge of limitations.
6. Lab Class Assignments: Follows ALL safety regulations and use of personal protective equipment
when necessary, properly organizes work area and procedures, follows instructors directives,
guidelines and protocols.





20. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

The College of Health Sciences recognizes that all involved in health care have a moral, ethical and legal
responsibility to maintain individuals rights to privacy. HIPAA protects patient privacy by law and
includes any individually identifiable patient information in oral or recorded form where the information
could identify an individual by name, medical condition, demographic data or other means. Students in
the College of Health Sciences are expected to act with honesty, integrity and respect the privacy rights
of others. All students are expected to meet their professional responsibilities when using social media
and other electronic networks including but not limited to blogs, instant messaging, social networking
sites, email, public media sites and photographs. This policy prohibits posting written material or
photographs that identify patients, health care agencies, educational institutions or other students in
clinical sites or patient related activities. This policy applies whether using:
University devices and computers or personal equipment. In addition, all students in the College of
Health Sciences are required to abide by clinical agency policies related to the use of social media and
technological resources. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in probation, suspension or dismissal
from the College of Health Sciences and/or legal prosecution under the requirements of HIPAA.


21. ACADEMIC HONESTY

The University of Massachusetts Lowell has a policy governing the action taken in case of academic
dishonesty. It is your responsibility to become familiar with this policy, as well as with the definitions of
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academic dishonesty, as given in the university catalogue and to fully understand the consequences if
academic dishonesty is established. In the College of Health Sciences, academic honesty is taken very
seriously. The penalty for cheating in this course is failure of the course. Incidences of cheating are
reported to the Provosts Office.
Cheating includes but is not limited to:
Use of any unauthorized assistance, including electronic devices/media or on-line resources,
in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations.
Using sources other than those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, in preparing
reports, in solving problems, or in carrying out class assignments or activities.
The acquisition of tests or other academic materials without permission of the faculty or
staff to whom the material belongs.
Any interaction with any person other than the instructor or proctor during an exam.
Academic honesty is twofold, first, not to cheat, and second, not to enable others to cheat.
Keep your papers covered during exam. Do not write your answers in the margins of your
exams.

22. CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

The use of cell phones during lab for any reason other then to take pictures of the models is absolutely
prohibited. All cell phones must be turned off or set to vibrate. If a cell phone or other communication
device is even visible, or goes off without the permission given in the exception, the instructor will ask
the bearer to leave the classroom.
Exception: If you are expecting an emergency call, or are on-call medical personnel, you must notify
your instructor PRIOR to the start of class, and keep your cell phone on as silent a mode as possible.
You may use your laptop during class to transcribe notes. Any other use of a laptop during class will
invoke the same rules as described above for cell phones.

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 HSCI.1040. Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Laboratory Schedule
Summer 2016
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Laboratory/reading assignments are from your Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab Manual
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Week of: Laboratory topic covered:
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July 6: Lab safety and orientation

The Heart:
Chapter 21: pages 1 18
Exercise 21.1: cardiac muscle slide
Figures 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.9 and 21.12 (identify structures on heart
models as given by instructor)
Sheep heart dissection: Figures 21.13, 21.14 and 21.15
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July 7: Cardiovascular Physiology:
Chapter 21: pages 19 28
Exercise 21.9: ECG
Exercise 21.14: heart sounds

Chapter 22: pages 71 77
Exercise 22.16: blood pressure and pulse

A list of Blood Vessels will be distributed at the end of lab. Instructions
will be given for indicating/highlighting vessels in the lab manual prior
to next weeks lab. Students may also want to bring Chapter 20 from
their textbook as a reference.
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July 12: Lab exam 1: Covers Heart Anatomy & Physiology (info covered in first
2 labs)

Blood Vessels:
Chapter 22: pages 36 68
Exercise 22.1: microscope slide comparing an artery and vein
Exercises 22.9 22.13: (with their accompanying figures/pictures)
- students will be identifying the vessels from the handout they
were given last week in lab on posters and models in the lab
- students will highlight/label blood vessels in lab manual (pgs 48-68)
- may also use the textbook, Chapter 20 (pgs 800 816)

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July 13: Blood Vessels - continued

July 14: Review of Blood Vessels for Exam 2
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July 19: Lab exam 2: Covers Blood Vessels

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July 20:
Hematology Red Blood Cells
Chapter 20: hematocrit, hemoglobin, introduction to hemocytometer,
red blood cell indices
Exercise 20.1B: view formed elements on a slide
Exercise 20.5: determining hematocrit
Exercise 20.5: determining hemoglobin
Introduction to hemocytometer for RBC count (instructor demo)
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July 21: Hematology White Blood Cells
Chapter 20: leukocyte ID, protective proteins, blood typing
Exercise 20.3: identification of WBCs on slides and pictures
Exercise 20.4: WBC counts using hemocytometer
Exercise 20.8: blood typing


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July 26: Lab exam 3: Covers Hematology (Red and White Blood Cells)

Respiratory System:
Chapter 24: pages 105 127
Exercises 24.6, 24.8, 24.9: identify structures of the larynx,
lungs and bronchial tree as given by instructor
Exercise 24.11: respiratory sounds
Spirometer: assessing respiratory volumes (use Fig. 24.13)
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July 27: Digestive System:
Chapter 26: pages 139 166
Anatomy: using Figures 26.5, 26.6, 26.9, 26.10, 26.11, 26.12. 26.13 and
26.16, identify structures on classroom models as given by
your instructor
Physiology: Exercise 26.14 (digestive enzymes)

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July 28: Review for exam 4
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August 2: Lab exam 4: Covers Respiratory and Digestive Systems

Urinary System:
Chapter 25: pages 175 - 203
Anatomy: using Figures 25.1, 25.7, 25.9 and 25.11, identify structures
on classroom models as given by your instructor
Physiology: Exercise 25.10 (Urinalysis)

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August 3: Reproductive System:
Chapter 27: pages 205 236
Anatomy: using Figures 27.12, 27.13, 27.15 and 27.16, identify
structures on classroom models as given by your instructor
Meiosis: know Table 27.12, Figure 27.17 (oogenesis) and
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 spermatogenesis (page 235)

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August 4: Review for final examination



August 9: FINAL PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
- will be held during your normally scheduled lab time

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