Pre Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

SCIT-1307-001 Pre Anatomy and Physiology

Prerequisites

Course Description

In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include the cell with specific emphasis on the basic cell structure and its functions, the cell life cycle, cell reproduction and basic cell chemistry. Other topics may include tissues; body organization; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Emphasis will be on homeostasis.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Get Ready for A&P. Lori K. Garrett. 3rd edition. Pearson Publishing.

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Supplies

6 green Scantrons 

Pens, No.2 pencils, paper and student notebook of choice.

Student Performance

By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 60 percent competency level.

1.    Concepts of matter and energy.
2.    Understanding of atoms, elements, molecules, and mixtures.
3.    Demonstrate understanding of chemical bonds, and differentiate between ionic and covalent bonds.
4.    Identify three major types of chemical reactions and describe factors that affect chemical reaction rates.
5.    Define acid and base and explain the concept of pH.
6.    Describe and compare the building blocks , general structures, and biological functions of carbohydrates, lipids,    proteins, and nucleic acids.
7.    Identify the structures and describe the functions of the major organelles of the cell.
8.    Explain chemical reactions in the cell.
9.    Describe key events in the phases of the cell life cycle.
10.  Describe the role of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to have prepared for lecture and lab by reading the course texts.

Communication of most grades and class information will be through ACConnect on our class homepage and through your AC email account. You must access these accounts regularly to stay current with class and college information.  

You must keep your returned papers in the case of any disputed records.

Cell phones are allowed in the silent or vibrate mode during regular lecture/lab.  If you must take an emergency call, please leave quietly.  No earphone use in class.

Cell phones must be OFF and OUT OF SIGHT during exams, practicals and quizzes.  If phone use is observed a grade of ZERO will be given for the exam.

Food and drink is allowed except during dissection labs.  You must clean up after yourself or risk losing a quiz grade.

Please avoid any appearance of cheating.  Cheating will result in a grade of zero for the exam or quiz.  No one will be allowed to begin an exam after anyone leaves the room. 

If you must leave the classroom, please do so quietly.  If students leaving become disruptive, the instructor will not allow returns to class.

Grading Criteria

A = 100 - 89.5%, B = 89 - 79.5%, C = 79 - 69.5%, D = 69 - 59.5%, F = 59% or less.

25%  Comprehensive Final

50%  5 Lecture Exams/Practicals (6 given, 1 drop)

25%  Misc. Quizzes and Activities

Please do not contact the instructor if you are going to miss class, unless it will be a prolongued absence.  Don't worry.

No makeups. No late work accepted.  The dropped grades are for this purpose. 

If you receive a grade of 70% or less on any major exam you must have 30 minutes of free tutoring from the Science Enrichment Center before you are allowed to sit for the next exam.  I must receive notice from the lab that you have completed the tutoring. The Instructor tutor option is one time only, by appointment and at my discretion. Drop grades and/or skipping an exam are not exceptions to the tutoring requirement. Tutoring is not negotiable. See the Testing Center Policy at the end of the Syllabus for more information.

Contested grades either for the purpose of math errors or disputed questions must be submitted by email with the appropriate supporting evidence or explanation included.  This must be done within 2 weeks of receiving the grade.

A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled should make an appeal in the following order to the:

1. Instructor.

2. Department Chair/Program Director.

3. Division Chair.

4. Vice President of Academic Affairs

5. College President.

In the case of Weather Closings, please check the Amarillo College website and/or local radio and television.  When in doubt, stay safe.  If an exam is scheduled on a closed day, it will be given in the next class meeting. Be prepared.

Attendance

Attendance is necessary to be successful in this course.  Attendance will be taken each class day.

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Additional Information

~~Science Testing Center:
Warren Hall 112
All tests, excluding the Final Exam, will be taken in the Science Testing Center and may be taken during normal Science Testing Center hours, day or evening.  Tests are to be taken outside of class lecture time.     Please note:  No tests will be given out less than one and a half hours before the Science Testing Center closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and it will be returned to you when you turn in your test.
When using the Science Testing Center students should scan in and out with their Amarillo College student I.D.

Mandatory Tutoring:
Warren Hall 110
In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding 5th exam and final) must complete a mandatory 30 minute tutoring session with his/her instructor or in the Science Enrichment before taking the next exam.
Appointments for 30 minute tutoring are required and can be scheduled in the Science Enrichment Center or by calling (806)371-5536.
A Record of Tutoring form will be given to you when you complete 30 minutes of required tutoring. You will not be allowed to take the next exam without the complete Record of Tutoring form.

Free Drop-in:
Peer tutors are available at the Science Enrichment Center

Cheating:
Cheating will not be tolerated in any biology course at Amarillo College. On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the contract is the following statement: "I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test I will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones*, copying or leaving the Science Testing Center with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test."
You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file in the Science Testing Center.
*Please Note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!

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