Human Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

BIOL-2401-011 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisites

RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills; SCIT 1307 recommended

Course Description

A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology, and organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and fluid and electrolyte balance.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

\ Recommended; Visual Anatomy & Physiology, Martini & Ober

\ Recommended; Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Tenth Edition, Elaine N. Marieb & Susan J. Mitchell

Supplies

\ Supplies: Each student is required to bring one box of exam gloves to lab.  Please bring the size that fits you.  If your have allergies to regular exam gloves, please bring gloves that meet your needs.

Student Performance

\ (Minimum competencies) After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

\ 1. Describe the different organizational levels of the body from the chemical aspect and cells through systems.

\ 2. Define the integument system to include functions.

\ 3. Discuss the components and functions of the skeletal system.

\ 4. Define the four principal types of bones and the histology of both cancellous and compact bone.

\ 5. Describe the various bones to include their surface markings, articulations and attachments.

\ 6. Contrast the structure, kind of movement, and location of synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic joints.

\ 7. List the characteristics and functions of muscle tissue, to include the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction.

\ 8. Describe the relationship between bones and skeletal muscles in producing body movements.

\ 9. Describe the complete oxidation of glucose via glycolysis, citric acid cycle and electron transport system.

\ 10. Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular fluid.

\ 11. Compare the electrolytic concentration of the three major fluid cavities.

\ 12. Describe the organization of the nervous system and give the components of each part, to include histological characteristics and functions of neurolgia and neurons.

\ 13. List the sequence of events involved in the generation and conduction of a nerve impulse.

\ 14. Describe the structure and the functons of the spinal cord and brain.

\ By the end of the semester the student wil be able to satisfactorily complete the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 60% competency level based upon grades from the above indicated exams.

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Expected Student Behavior

Classroom Etiquette: Generally, this means being courteous to the instructor and your fellow students.

Specifically:

Come to class on time and stay to the end, whenever possible. If you must leave early, do so quietly  If you arrive late, enter quietly.

Classroom discussion is welcome, but please don’t hold private conversations during lecture. This is distracting to me and to other students who are paying attention.

Be respectful of others who may have different views and standards than your own. This includes not using derogatory or unacceptable language in the classroom.

Do your own work in the class, and avoid any appearance of cheating. Cheating diminishes your integrity and character and will result in a zero on the exam, and a zero for the course.

For consideration of others, cell phones and pagers should be silenced during lectures. If you have an urgent need to respond to a call, text, or page, please exit the room quietly to do so. During exams, cell phones, pagers, or any other data exchanging devices must be turned off and put away to avoid the appearance of cheating.

Food and Drink: Beverages in closed containers and food may be consumed in lecture, however, if you spill something, please clean up after yourself. Food and drink IS NOT allowed in the lab, when lab procedures are in process.
 

Grading Criteria

Testing/Grading: The student will have 3 hours of lecture for every 3 hours of laboratory. The total grade will be based on both lecture and lab grades. Students must have a combined lab and lecture score of 60% or higher for a passing grade. The lecture accounts for 50% of the final grade, laboratory accounts for 25% of the final grade, and the final exam accounts for the remaining 25% of the semester grade.

Lecture: Lecture exams and quizzes are 50% of the total grade for the semester. At least five 50-minute exams (multiple choice, labeling diagrams, matching, true-false) will be given in class, covering both lecture and reading material. Each exam will be worth 100 points; the lowest exam grade will be dropped, and the average will be 40% of total grade. Note: the remaining class time will be lecture on the next unit of material.

Approximately 5-7 lecture quizzes (10-20 questions) will be given. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped, and the average will be worth 10% of total grade.

Class Notes and Assignments; If and when class notes become available, they will be posted on your ACOnline, under Shared Files. They will need to be printed and used in class. Some assignments will be posted and need to be printed for work to be turned in.

MAKEUP EXAMS OR QUIZZES: A missed exam becomes a zero or the dropped grade, and a missed quiz becomes a zero or the dropped grade. NO TEST MAKEUP or QUIZ MAKEUPS are offered. If you are experiencing unusual or unexpected circumstances during the semester, it is in your best interest to communicate the problem with me, if you intend to ask for one.

Laboratory: 25% of the total grade for the semester. Lab score will be determined by laboratory quizzes or reports (about 5-7 quizzes). The lowest quiz grade will be dropped, and the average will be worth 5% of total grade. The 2  to 3 lab practical’s will be averaged and worth 20% of total grade.

NO LAB PRACTICAL MAKEUP! NO QUIZ MAKEUP!

Final Exam: 25% of the total grade for the semester. Comprehensive, 2 hours, during finals week.

Grading:

90-100 percent = A

80-89 percent = B

70-79 percent = C

60-69 percent = D

59 percent or below = F

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Attendance

Regular attendance is the best way to reach the students goal. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Simply stated, there is a lot of information to be covered during the semester, therefore the student should be prepared to attend class regularly and keep up with assignments.

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