Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

BIOL-2401-047 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

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, by Martini, Nath, Bartholomew; 10th edition, Pearson Publishers

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

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

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Grievance Procedure:

If a student is having 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 Chairman (Dr. Claudie Biggers),  the Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences (Dr. Ferguson), the Associate Vice-President for Instruction (Dr. Vess), or the college President, (Dr.Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER.

Food and Drink:

You may bring food and drink into the lecture room, however, if you spill something please clean up after yourself.  I do not recommend any open food or beverage containers in the lab rooms.

Cell Phones

Cell phones are not prohibited; however, please be considerate of others.  Please keep all cell phones on silent or vibrate mode.  If it is essential that you answer the call please step outside the classroom to complete the call.  Absolutely no call shall be taken during a quiz, exam or lab practical.  This will result in a grade of zero on that quiz, exam, or lab practical.

Special Notes:

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.  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.

Grading Criteria

TESTING and GRADING FOR THE SEMESTER:

 

The total grade will be based upon both lecture and lab scores. Students must have a combined score of 60% or higher from lecture and lab portions for a passing grade.

 

LECTURE GRADING:

     50% of the lecture grade for the semester will consist of the following

          1.  major exams

               a. at least 4 major exams.

               b. lowest exam grade will be dropped.

                                                           

Very, Very, Very Important Note: If a student receives a grade lower than a 70 on a major exam, that student MUST (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS) attend a tutoring session of no less than 60 minutes in the Science Enrichment Center PRIOR to the following exam.

 

If the student fails to attend the 60 minutes of tutoring PRIOR to the following exam, that student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to take the exam. The student WILL receive a grade of zero on that exam (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS).

          2.  lecture quizzes

               a.  quiz average will be equal to one major exam grade.

               b.  pop quizzes may be given.

               c.  lecture quizzes may be given during the lab period.

               d.  lowest quiz grade will be dropped. 

               e.  first quiz:

                    1.) will be over the syllabus

                    2.) this is the only quiz that must be retaken until a score of 100 is achieved.

                    

There WILL BE NO makeup exams or quizzes given. The first missed exam or quiz will be dropped automatically. A student will have to miss class either for an emergency or non-emergency (this includes, but is not limited to: illness of you, illness of a friend, illness of a family member; court appearances; delay on way to school; weddings; etc.), in either case, the student is encouraged to save the drop grade for that incident.

 

     LABORATORY GRADING:

 

          25% of the lab grade for the semester will consist of the following

               1.  lab practicals (40%)

               2.  lab quizzes (60%)

               Note: The lowest lab quiz(zes) will be dropped.

                                 

     LECTURE FINAL EXAM:

          25% of the lecture grade (not counted above) for the semester will consist of the following

               1. Comprehensive final exam

          GRADING:

               Grades WILL NOT BE CURVED and any (if any) EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS will be at                               MY discretion.

                    A= 100-88.5

                    B= 88.4-78.5

                    C= 78.4-68.5

                    D= 68.4-58.5

                    F= 58.4 or less

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.  Attendance will be taken until the census day (September 9, 2015), after that date attendance will not be taken.

Calendar

Additional Information

Census date: (last day to drop with the course NOT appearing on the transcript) - September 9,2015.

100% refund date: 08/28/2015

Withdrawal deadline:  November 17,2015

 

A grade of W will be given for a student initiated drop or withdrawal on or before November 17, 2015. You may not drop or withdraw after Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 without permission of the Biology Department.  You must petition the department, in writing, for review of a late withdrawal.  This request will be reviewed by the entire full time faculty of the Biology Department.

 

 

     Bad Weather: In the event that the campus is closed because of inclement weather, the quiz, exam or lab practical scheduled on the day that the campus was closed will be taken on the next opening day of class.

 

     If class is canceled because I am ill, see bad weather procedure. Unless Substitute is available.

 

     Because of the nature of uncertainties, the instructor reserves the right to alter the timeline (e.g. calendar, chapter schedule) for the course.