Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

BIOL-2401-020 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

Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.

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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. Pearson Publishing. 2014.

RECOMMENDED

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

 

Supplies

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Student Performance

BIOL 2401: Anatomy & Physiology I

Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
2. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue and organ functions in each system.
3. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
4. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
5. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
7. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
8. Locate and identify anatomical structures.
9. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems and virtual simulations.
10. Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
11. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
12. Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
13. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing and summarizing to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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 are not allowed during exams. Cell phones should be set to silent during lecture and labs, and texting during lecture 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.

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, sharp instruments, chemicals, and organic materials, some of which may be biohazardous. 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 on the first day of class. Proper attire is required to participate in lab, including gloves, goggles and lab coat or apron. Improper attire may result in removal from the lab and a zero for any participation or exam grade given that day.

BIOLOGY CONTRACT FOR SUCCESS
_______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. Cheating also includes helping or attempting to help other students to cheat on a test. 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.

_______I understand all testing will be done outside of the class time.
_______I understand if I score below a 70 on any exam, I must complete a mandatory 30 minute tutoring session with my instructor or the Science Enrichment Center before requesting a test for the next exam (excluding the Final Exams week). I also understand that I must present a completed Record of Tutoring form to the Science Testing Center when requesting my next exam.
_______I have reviewed/read and understand the course syllabus and Science Testing Center rules below. It was covered by my instructor on the first day of class. I understand that I must abide by the requirements outlined within that syllabus. I am aware that the course syllabus is also available for reference or print or print on AC Connect.

SCIENCE TESTING CENTER RULES

• Books and personal items may be placed on the bookshelf before you request a test but Amarillo College is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• To request a test, fill out a “Test Request” slip.
• All tests must be taken in order. Once a test is taken, you may not go back and take a previous test.
• An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take or view any test in the Science Testing Center.
• No scratch paper or notecards are allowed for testing. You may use the back of the test to show your extra work. Once you have begun work on a test that is considered one attempt. You cannot leave the Science Testing Center and return to finish that test at a later time.
• In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same colored test. All purses must be on the floor.
• The Science Testing Center will allow up to 1 ½ hours after closing time to finish. Any incompletions will have discussed with your instructor.
• The Science Testing Center personnel will pick up your test five minutes prior to closing time.
• Tests may not be taken out of the Science Testing Center.
• The Science Testing Center hours are posted on the outside door, in this syllabus, on AC Connect, and in the Science Testing Center.
• Please come prepared. If you do not have a pencil, you may purchase one from the Science Testing Center for 25 cents. Please bring exact change. Pens are not allowed on any test.
• Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
• CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
• Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight in the testing room.
• Students can log in to AC Connect to get their test results.

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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 24th and Friday September 4th and a post-test between Monday November 23rd and Friday December 4th. 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

CLASS WEBSITE: AC Online is utilized in this class as a grade book and e-mail system. There may be quizzes and other assignments to be completed through AC Online. I will post announcements, lecture and lab handouts, photos, and other important material via AC Online. The login for AC Online is the same as with WebAdvisor. If you do not have a computer or internet access at home, you have available to you the computer lab on campus in the library second floor.

Biology Study Center: Located in the Warren building, room 110.

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

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

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 Biology Department Chairperson, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the college President, IN THAT ORDER.

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

    Attend all lecture and lab meetings

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

    Complete reading assignments before coming to class

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

    Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior

    Complete all assignments when due.