Student Performance

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

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.

Learning Outcomes:

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

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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.

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. .

Homework:

Homework assignments will be given periodically for student enrichment. You will also be assigned homework on mastering A&P, students are expected to have a code to log on (bought with the book). I will drop 2 low homework grades.Homework and online assignments will count for 5% of your overall 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 100 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

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.

Calendar

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.

Science Testing Center:

Warren Hall 112

All tests, excluding take-home exams and final exams, will be taken in the Science Testing Center during days scheduled by the teacher during normal Science Testing Center hours.  Tests will be taken outside of class lecture time.  Please note:  No test may be started 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 will return it to you when you turn in your test.

When using the Science Testing Center students will 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 the Final Exam week) must complete a mandatory tutoring session in the Science Enrichment Center or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first schedule a tutoring time with the SEC by either calling (806 345-5536) or visiting (Warren Hall 110).

The SEC will do its best to accommodate a student’s schedule within the SEC hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly.  Upon arrival in the SEC, students must inform SEC staff that they are there for mandatory tutoring. Mandatory tutoring will not require remediation over a failed test. The first instance of mandatory tutoring will be for 30 minutes. Subsequent instances of mandatory tutoring will be for 60 minutes.