Human Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

BIOL-2401-029 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 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

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, by Frederic Martini, 10th edition, Benjamin cummings Publishers

Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Manual, Custom Edition for Amarillo College (cat version) by Elaine Marieb and Susan Mitchell, Benjamin Cummings Publishers

Supplies

It is recommended that students purchase a 3 inch, 3-ring binder for notes and a notebook for personal notes.

Students will need 7 green colored scantrons for tests throughout the

Student Performance

After studyiing the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following:

1.Describe the different organizational levels, including anatomical terms, of the body from the chemical aspect and cells through systems.

2. Describe the structure and function of the four primary tissue types.

3. Identify and describe the integument system to also include functions of this system.

4. Identify and describe  the components of the skeletal system.

5. Identify and describe the types of bones and the histology of both cancellous and compact bone.

6. Describe the various bones to include markings on the surface of bones, articulations, and attachments.

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

8. Identify and describe the characteristics and functions of muscle tissue, to include the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction.

9. Describe the relationship between bones and skeletal muscle in producing body movements.

10. Describe the complete oxidation of glucose via glycolysis, ccitric acid cycle, and the electron transport system.

11. Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular fluid.

12. Identify and describe the organization of the nervous system and give the components of each part, to include the histological characteristics and functions of the neuroglia and neurons.

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

14. Describe the structure and functions of the spinal cord and the brain.

15. Compare and contrast the peripheral nervous system and autonomic system, including reflexes.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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

Cell phones, tablets, computers and pagers:

Cell phones, tablets, computers and pagers are not prohibited. If you are in an emergency situation and it is essential that you use your cell phone, please step outside the classroom to complete the call. If the instructor for any reason should feel that these materials (cell phone, tablet, computer and/or pager) are disruptive to the classroom, she reserves the right to ask you to turn them off or to leave the class while they are on. Absolutely no call or text (or electronic communication) shall be taken during a quiz, exam, or practical, and cell phones will be required to be turned off prior to all exams (unless given permission by the instructor). Cell phones are not physically allowed to be on the student or on the desk of the student during quizzing, practical or exam time, unless allowed by the instructor otherwise. Noncompliance with these rules will automatically result in a grade of zero on that quiz, exam, or lab practical.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:

If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology Program Coordinator (Dr. Claudie Biggers), Dean of STEM (Dr. Kathy Wetzel), Vice President (Jerry Moller) then President (Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart) IN THAT ORDER. 

Grading Criteria

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor at any time.  Material included is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating the student's progress.  Students are expected to read the textbook before and after the material is presented in lecture.

Testing:

Students are required to read all test directions before testing and abide by all test rules. Grades will be posted on Blackboard and can be checked at any time. Students are also expected to show up to class on time especially on test/quiz/lab practical days (If a student does not show up on time, the instructor reserves the right to not allow the student to take that test/quiz/lab practical). Once the last test has been handed out to students, the instructor will not allow late arrivals to take the test.

If you make less than a 70% on any major test, you will be required to obtain 30 minutes of tutoring from the Science Enrichment Center prior to taking the next test. You will not be allowed to take the next major test until or after I have received verification that you have received this tutoring.

Lecture:

5 major exams consisting of multiple choice, matching, and/or labeling diagrams. Each exam will be worth 100 points, with the 4 BEST exam scores used for a total value of 400 points maximum. This will account for 40% of your total grade.

12 lecture quizzes. Each quiz will be worth 10 points, with the 10 best quiz scores used. This will account for 10% of your grade.

Students are to take a pre-test in the Science Testing Center outside of class time between Monday August 25th and Friday September 5th and a post-test between Monday November 24th and Friday December 5th . Points will be awarded to Test #1 for the pre-test and Test #5 for the post-test according to the earned score of their pre/post-test. 

Laboratory:

4 lab practicals will be worth 50 points for a total value of 200 points. This will account for 20% of your grade.

Being able to spell and pronunce words correctly is absolutely essential in the medical field and will be taken seriously in this course. Zero credit will be given for misspellings in any form on any assignment. Partial credit, at the instructors discretion, will be given for misspellings for students with documented disabilities. 

Students wil randomly be given verbal quizzes which will be a portion of a given laboratory practical grade. Credit for pronunciation will be given at the instructors discretion. 

Case Studies:

2 case study type assignments will be worth 20 points for a total value of 40 points. This will account for 4% of your grade.

Homework:

Homework assignments will be given periodically for student enrichment. 5 of these assignments will randomly be taken up for a homework grade or assigned during class time. Each assignment will be worth 2 points for a total value of 10 points. This will account for 1% of your grade.

Final Exam:

The final exam is comprehensive consisting of multiple choice, matching, and / or labeling diagram questions. This exam will be a minimum of 125 questions to a maximum of 200 questions. The total value of the final will be 250 points. This will account for 25% of your grade.

Grading:

Grades will not be curved nor are extra credit assignments allowed / given for ANY REASON.

90-100 % = A

80 - 89.99% = B

70-79.99% = C

60-69.99% = D

59.99% or less = F

MAKE UP POLICY:

If you MISS, COME IN LATE or LEAVE EARLY to any test or quiz for any reason or MISS the DUE DATE and TIME for any homework assignment, the grade of a zero will be assigned for that test, quiz or homework assignment for the semester.

**NO MAKE UPS or LATE WORK will be allowed FOR ANY REASON on any test, quiz or homework assignment, so PLEASE DO NOT ASK. **

Grade Disputes:  While I encourage you to come to me with questions, if you wish to dispute a grade, you must contact me within a week of the grade being posted or there will be no change to the grade.

Attendance

There are 29 scheduled class days excluding Finals for the Fall 2014 semester. Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Attendance will be taken every day at the beginning of class by completion of daily quizzes. If the student is not present at the beginning of class while attendance is being taken, credit will not be given for late or no arrivals.

It is the responsibility of the student to check that his/her attendance was accounted for online, DAILY. If there has been a mistake made on the behalf of the instructor, the student has until the next class day from the disputed date to ask the instructor for attendance credit.

Scheduled Holidays:

Monday, September 1st: Labor Day (College closed)

Thursday, November 27th through Sunday November 30th: Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)

Important Dates:

Wednesday, September 10th: Census Day

Monday, November 10th: Spring Registration begins

Tuesday, November 18th, 2013: Last day to withdraw

Scheduled FINAL: Monday, December 8th, 2014 at 7:30 AM in regularly assigned classroom (Failure to arrive on time will forfeit the student's right to take the final).

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Additional Information

Cheating Policy: There is a no tolerance cheating policy in this course. If the instructor and/or Science Testing Center staff suspects or catches a student(s) cheating, an "F" will be issued to that student(s) for the course. The instructor also reserves the right to issue an "F" without confronting the student especially if it is finals week.

MSDS: MSDS sheets may be reviewed upon request.

WITHDRAW: A grade of "W" will be given for drops or withdraws on or before the published official withdraw date.

FINAL GRADE CHANGES: The final grade turned into the registrar's office will not be changed unless approved by all full time biology faculty committee. Request must be submitted in writing.

BAD WEATHER: 
If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, you are responsible for reading and learning the material that would have been covered. If an exam was scheduled and classes are canceled, the exam will be given the next class meeting. (BE PREPARED). If class is cancelled the last day of class and an exam was scheduled, then the exam will be added to the Final Exam and the questions will count as the exam and as the final exam. All attendance policies will be be enforced, unless Amarillo College officially cancels classes, NO EXCEPTIONS. Cancellations will be announced on the radio by 6:30 AM or by 3:00 PM for evening classes. Also check the AC website.