Instructor: Percy Jordan, Ph.D.

Email: jordanpj@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-984-6335

Office Hours: M 9 am- 9:50 am; M 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm; T 1:00 pm -2:30 pm; W 9 am - 11:50 pm

Additional Contact Information: Email me with questions. I will normally reply to an email within 24-36 hours. You may also post questions in

Discussions in Blackboard. 

Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.

There are 2 items that are recommended for the Bio 2101 lab (A&P1):

1)"Human Anatomy & Physiology", 3rd ed by Erin Amerman, Pearson Publishing.

2)Modified Mastering A&P Access code that goes with the lecture textbook by Amerman. 

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

A functioning computer with a webcam is required to take all online exams and quizzes. It is the student's responsibility to have both.

Alternatively, exams may be taken at one of the computer labs on the LSCPA campus.

Required Software (available free of charge) • Microsoft Office o

This software package contains MSWord which you’ll need in this course & other useful programs. Office 365 suite is available to students Free of Charge. Download using this URL: https://www.lamarpa.edu/Departments/InformationTechnology-Services/Documentation/Microsoft-Office365/Microsoft-Office-Pro-Plus-for-Students

Alternatively, the link to download can be found by going to Lamarpa.edu > Quick links > Information Technology > Instructions & Training > Office 365 Apps for Students • Respondus Lockdown Browser

This is required to be installed on any computer/tablet used to take an exam or quiz.

Link to download Respondus Lockdown Browser: https://www.respondus.com/lockdown/downloa d.php?id=139113547

The link to download Respondus Lockdown Browser is also next to the “Online LSCPA support” section of the Institution homepage.

Corequisite(s): BIOL 2101. Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading Basic skills and competency in reading, writing, and math. 

1.    Demonstrate an understanding of anatomical terminology, general biological chemistry, and the role of the cell and cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis throughout the body. 

2.    Demonstrates an understanding of the structure and function of nucleic acids and their role in protein synthesis, as well as the structure and function of epithelial tissues and the skeletal system including knowledge of specific bones. 

3.    Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the muscular system including knowledge of specific muscles, the organization of the nervous system, and the electrophysiology involved in membrane potential and action potential generation.

4.    Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the various components the brain and spinal cord, the autonomic nervous system, and sensory organs in the body. 

5.    Demonstrate an understanding of reading material including relevant terminology.

Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with fellow students to complete/cover assigned material.

• Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.

• Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.

• Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.

• Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. 

Ch. 1 Overview of A&P, Language of A&P, Core Principles of A&P

Ch. 2 Atoms, Ions, Molecules, Chemical Bonds Energy & Chemical Reactions, Water & Mixtures, Acids, Bases, pH

Ch. 3 Structure of Plasma Membrane, Membrane Transport, Organelles, Protein Synthesis, Cell Cycle

 Ch. 4 Histology, Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Nerve Tissue, Membranes & Coverings

Ch. 5 Integumentary functions, Epidermis, Dermis, Accessory Structures, Pathology of skin

Ch. 6 Skeletal Classifications, Bone structure, Osteon structure, Bone growth, remodeling, fracture healing, osteoporosis

 Ch. 7 bone terminology & landmarks

Ch. 8 Joint classifications, synovial joints, movements of synovial joints, Joint dysfunction.

Ch. 9 General Skeletal muscle structure,

Ch. 10 Muscle fiber structure, Sarcomere structure, Muscle excitation, Muscle contraction, & relaxation, Energy sources, motor units, Muscle recruitment, muscle fatigue, Muscle training, oxygen debt, Muscle fiber types, Review of Skeletal muscle function

 Ch. 11 Overview of Nervous system, nerve tissue, neurons, neuroglial tissue, Electrophysiology, membrane potential, action potential, Propagation of AP Action Potential, Neural synapses, neurotransmitters.

Ch.12 Overview of CNS, Cerebrum, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Brainstem, Protection of brain & spinal cord, SC anatomy, sensation, Voluntary movement, homeostasis of vital functions, cognition, memory

Ch. 13 PNS, Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, receptor classification, Receptive Fields, Receptive fields, Reflexes.

Ch. 14 ANS; Sympathetic & Parasympathetic NS

Ch.15 Special vs General Senses, Smell, Taste, Eye anatomy, and Ear anatomy

Exam #1 Availability will begin at 12:01 am on Wednesday, 9/23/26 and will end at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 9/24/26. 

Exam #2 Availability will begin at 12:01 am on Wednesday, 10/14/26 and will end at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 10/15/26. 

Exam #3 Availability will begin at 12:01 am on Monday, 10/30/26 and will end at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 11/1/26.  

Exam #4 Availability will begin at 12:01 am on Wednesday, 11/18/26 and will end at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 11/19/26. 

Exam#5 (Final) Availability will begin at 12:01 am on Monday, 12/7/26 and will end at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 12/8/26. 

Exam#5 (Final) Availability will begin at 12:01 am on Monday, 12/7/26 and will end at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 12/8/26. 

90 - 100=A

80 - 89=B

70 - 79=C

60 - 69=D

59 - 0= F 

Extra Credit (Total 14 points) = (Discussion Board Post#1 /2) + (Discussion Board Post#2 /2) + (Group Project/10)

Calculating your Lecture Average: 

Lecture Average = (Ex1 + Ex2 + Ex3 + Ex4 + Final Exam + Extra Credit) / 5

No grades are dropped when calculating averages. There are NO “re-takes” on any exam or quiz. Exams & quizzes that are not taken well be counted as “0”. 

It is imperative that you check your email 2-3 times per week. Please check your spam or trash folder regularly. 

It is the responsibility of each student to have a RELIABLE computer AND Internet access for the duration of the course. Computer labs at LSCPA are available for use. Please note that some course material may not be accessible using a cell phone and/or tablet device.

Handouts for all labs are posted on the course website. These contain information about the lab topic, indicate the sections of the lab workbook assigned for that lab, references to images posted on the course website, as well as questions over lab content. These lab handouts are designed to provide you guidance on what to study. They are not submitted for grading.

If you miss an exam because of an excused absence, your lowest lab exam score will be used as the score for the exam that you missed. Excused absences include medical and family emergencies and are determined at the instructor's discretion. You can only miss one exam with an excused absence (excluding the final). Poor preparation or conflict with other scheduled exams is not a valid excuse for missing an exam.

I will not discuss grades over the phone. You may request your grades by e-mail from your Lamar State College-Port Arthur e-mail account (for example, doeja@lamarpa.edu) or by student-instructor conference. 

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.