Which process is responsible for growth and tissue repair?

Which gland secretes a mucus-like fluid that lubricates the urethra before ejaculation?

Spermiogenesis is best defined as:

If DNA damage is detected at the G₁ checkpoint, the cell will most likely:

Which actor plays the role of John Q Archibald?

What is the name of John Quincy Archibald’s son?

I have read through the syllabus and understand that it is an agreement between myself and Dr. Beckermann on how the course functions. Name: Date: Belmont Email: Course Section:

Student Support & Belonging Welcome I am glad you are here. This classroom is a place where every student is treated with dignity and respect, where questions are valued, and where we learn from one another. If there is anything I can do to help you learn more effectively, please let me know. How to Succeed in A&P II This course is not A&P I with different words. In A&P I much of the work was learning names: bones, muscles, origins and insertions. That kind of studying will not carry you through this semester. A&P II is about mechanism. Most exam questions ask you to explain why something happens or predict what happens next, not to label a diagram. Plan to change how you study, not just how much. •   Expect 8 to 12 hours per week outside of class. That is real, and it is front-loaded. Students who struggle are usually the ones who studied lightly through the endocrine unit and then tried to catch up during cardiovascular. •   Ask four questions about every structure we cover. What is it, what does it do, how is it regulated, and what happens when that regulation fails. If you can answer all four without notes, you know it. If you can only answer the first, you have memorized a label. •   Draw it. Blank paper, no notes. The nephron, the cardiac conduction system, the path of blood through the heart, the pathway of a hormone from gland to target. If you cannot draw it from memory, you do not know it yet. •   Lab is exam preparation, not a separate class. Lab material appears on the lecture exams. The ECG, spirometry, blood typing, and urinalysis sessions are where the clinical reasoning on those exams comes from. •   Do Mastering as practice, not as a chore to clear. Working the problems a few days before the exam tells you what you do not know while there is still time to fix it. •   Three units give people the most trouble. Renal physiology, blood pressure regulation, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. All three punish memorization and reward understanding the mechanism. Come see me early in those units rather than after the exam. •   Explain it out loud to someone. A study partner, a roommate, an empty room. You will find the gaps in about thirty seconds. •   Come to office hours before you are in trouble. I have eight hours a week and they are usually quiet. The conversation is much better in week 3 than in week 13. Basic Needs Any student who has difficulty affording food, who lacks a safe and stable place to live, or who is facing other hardships that affect their learning is urged to contact the Office of the Dean of Students, and to reach out to me if you are comfortable doing so. Belmont wants to support you. See the Bruin Guide for available resources. Mental Health & Wellbeing Your wellbeing matters to your success. If stress, anxiety, or other challenges are affecting your work or your life, help is available through Belmont’s counseling and wellbeing resources; see the Bruin Guide. Asking for support is a sign of strength, and I am glad to help you connect with the right resource. Useful Links   •   Belmont Academic Calendar •   Belmont Final Exam Schedules •   Belmont Classfinder •   Office of Accessibility Services •   Belmont Testing Center •   Belmont Class Attendance Policy •   Belmont Bruin Guide •   Belmont AI Commons    

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Instructor Information Instructor Tom Beckermann, Ph.D. Email (preferred) tom.beckermann@belmont.edu Please include your course and section number in the subject line. Phone (615) 460-5196   ·   Department of Biology: (615) 460-6431 Office AYRS 2123, Janet Ayers Academic Center Office hours Schedule a time  →  bit.ly/Beckermann Fall 2026 office hours Mon · Wed · Thu · Fri 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mon · Wed 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Additional hours may be available by request. Communication & response time Email is the best way to reach me. I will do my best to reply within 48 hours. Weekend emails are usually answered by Monday afternoon.