Human Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

BIOL-2401-021 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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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Custom Edition for Amarillo College, by Marieb, Mitchell, and Smith. Peason Publishing. 2014.

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RECOMMENDED

A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 6^th Ed., Van De Graaff

 

Supplies

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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 based on the completion of a minimum of four (4) major exams and a comprehensive final examination.

1.   Describe the different organizations 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 integumentary system including 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, citric 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. Describe the sequence of events involved in the generation and conduction of a nerve impulse.

14. Identify and describe the structure and functions of the spinal cord, cranial nerves, 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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Expected Student Behavior

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\ AVOID ANY APPEARANCE OF CHEATING. The appearance of cheating may result in a grade of zero for the exam or quiz and possibly a failing grade for the course. Hats and earphones are not to be worn during tests. Cell phones must be turned off during exams. Cell phones should be set to silent during lecture and labs, and texting is not allowed. If you must take an important call or have an emergency text you must reply to, please inform the instructor before class begins. There will be no eating, drinking or chewing gum in the lab during dissections or any other time the instructor deems it a safety hazard.. Any disruptive behavior may lead to removal from the lab or lecture.

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\ The student will be expected to follow the safety rules and to notify the instructor immediately if any accident occurs. While the risk is minimized as much as possible, there is the potential for contact with electrical appliances, heating elements, sharp instruments, chemicals, and organic materials, some of which may be biohazards. Any student deemed to be jeopardizing the safety of others will be asked to leave the lab immediately and possibly permanently. Other safety rules are found in the Laboratory Manual and will be covered in the first day of class. Proper attire is required to participate in lab. Improper attire may result in removal from the lab and a zero for any participation or exam grade given that day.

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Grading Criteria

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS/EXAMINATIONS: The student will have 3 hours of lecture for every 3 hours of laboratory. The lecture accounts for 50% of the final grade, laboratory section accounts for 25% of the final grade and the final exam accounts for the final 25% of the grade.

Lecture exams: Lecture exams, case studies, quizzes and a presentation are 50% of the total grade for the semester. At least five 50 minute exams will be given, covering both lecture and reading material. Each exam will be worth 100 points, the lowest exam grade will be dropped. Quizzes will be given once or twice a week at the beginning of class. You will have 5 minutes to complete each quiz. Late arrivals to class may miss the quiz and earn a zero for the quiz that day. The average of your 10 highest quiz grades will be equal to one major exam. Note: the remaining class time will be lecture on the next unit of material. NO MAKEUP EXAMS OR QUIZZES. A missed exam becomes a zero or the dropped grade, and a missed quiz becomes a zero.

In addition, 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 test until after I have verification that you have received this tutoring. If you do not get tutoring and cannot take the test during the regular class time the test is given, you will receive a grade of zero for that examination.

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 their earned pre/post test score. 

Scale for awarding bonus points on Lecture exams 1 & 5:

• 2 points for taking the test and scoring below a 70%
• 3 points for scoring between 70% and 79%
• 4 points for scoring between 80% and 89%
• 5 points for scoring between 90% and 100%

 

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  It is therefore the responsibility of the student to attend class. Absences result in zeros for any missed quizzes, exams, presentations or participation grades. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, you will receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals. Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 times in their entire college careers, excluding drops prior to the census date.

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Additional Information

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\ MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet may be requested from your instructor.

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\ Campus Police: Campus Police NonEmergency 371-5163, in case of Emergency call 371-5911 or call 911 for city police and ambulance assistance.

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\ Grievance Procedure: If a student has a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try to resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Department of Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering Chairperson, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the college President, IN THAT ORDER.

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\ Expectations: Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course. To succeed, each student must...

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\     Attend all lecture and lab meetings

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\     Spend at least 1 hour of study for each hour spent in lecture and lab

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\     Complete reading assignments before coming to class

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\     Participate in lecture and lab by asking questions and being active in lab

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\     Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior

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\     Complete all assignments when due.

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