Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

BIOL-2401-023 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

1. Martini, Nath, & Bartholomew: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 2014, Martini et. al. Pearson publishing,       ISBN 978-0-321-90907-7

Supplies

     2.  Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version (Custom Edition AC, Pearson)

     3.  Mastering A & P course code (Pearson Publishing—bundled or may purchase online)

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 70 percent competency level based on the completion of the chapter quizzes, unit exams, assignments, lab practicals, and a comprehensive final examination.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

BLACKBOARD:  

USE BLACKBOARD TO PRINT CLASS MATERIALS, GET YOUR GRADES, CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR, FIND CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS, etc:   Students will be required to log in to Blackboard regularly to check the course announcements, calendar, e-mail, grades, and print class handouts.  To access our course area in Blackboard: Go to https://acconnect.actx.edu and log in.  Your log in information is the same as your Web Advisor log in.  If you need help contact askAC at 371-5000 and they can lead you in the right direction.  You may also contact the CTL Helpdesk at 371-5992.

CHEATING:

 Do not give any indication of cheating. This involves talking during exams, use of notes, cell phones, texting, hiding hands, notes, books, etc. under the desk, and the like. Suspected cheating on any assessment will result in a zero for the grade and possible expulsion (removal) from the class. Any student deemed cheating by the instructor must meet with the instructor and Department head to determine the extent of actions that will be taken by the department.  Any student caught cheating or attempting to cheat will receive an “F” in the course.  Failure to abide by the test rules will result in a grade of zero. 

TESTING:

Use a #2 pencil on scantron forms.  If you use a pen it will result in a zero. If you believe that a paper has been graded incorrectly, please return it with a written explanation which must include: 1) your name, 2) the number of the question(s) you wish to have reconsidered, and 3) a detailed explanation of the mistake and documentation for the correct answer (include page numbers and source). The request must be made within one week from the exam due date.

FOOD/DRINK:

You may bring food and drink into the classrooms, just please nothing noisy or distracting.  Make sure any drinks have lids or caps.

CELL PHONES/PAGERS:

I would ask you to show common courtesy for your fellow students and your instructor and either turn off phones, or place on “silent” mode during class unless there is a cell phone assignment.  If you have a pressing need, please excuse yourself quietly and take care of it. No cells phones out in sight or on at all, when exams are present in class.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Students will be respectful to each other and the instructor as we are all here to learn and are professionals, or soon will be professionals.

MANDATORY TUTORING (ACcess Resource Center):

 In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the Final Exam) must complete a mandatory tutoring session in the ACcess Resource Center or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first schedule a tutoring time with the ACRC  or with the Biology tutor, Disney Collier, by either calling (806 379-2700 ) or visiting (Hereford Campus 126).  The ACRC/Disney Collier will do its/her best to accommodate a student’s schedule within the ACRC hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly.  Upon arrival in the ACRC, students must inform ACRC 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.

MAKE-UP POLICY:

According to Biology department policy, if you miss a lecture exam you will not be able to make up or retake the exam because you are allowed a dropped grade.  I suggest that you use this dropped exam grade wisely.  Only one lab practical exam can be made up if documentation of a serious life event (such as death or hospitalization in the family) is provided.  The final exam cannot be made up and will not be dropped.  A missed final exam will result in a zero on that exam.  If you already know of a conflict with an exam date, you are welcome to contact me prior to the start of the exam and make arrangements to take it early.

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 Director- Hinkson Memorial Campus (Daniel Esquivel),  Biology Department Chair (Dr. Claudie Biggers); the Interim Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Dean (Dr. Dan Ferguson), the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Dr. Deborah Vess), the College President (Dr. Russell Lowry-Hart), in that order.

STATE LAW ON DROPPING COURSES:  Effective with the Fall 2007 semester a new Texas law mandates that students may only drop or withdraw six (6) times in their entire college career. If you transfer to another Texas school, you do not start over; so, if you drop four classes at AC, then you only have two drops left. If you drop before the census date, then that does not count in the six drop status. As I understand the law, if you use you six drops and decided to try to drop a seventh class, you cannot do so.

 

Grading Criteria

GRADING: 

Lecture Exams                        = 40%

Lab                                         = 25%

Assignments & Quizzes          = 10%

Final Exam                              = 25%

                                                100%

Standard Grading will be utilized:

                                                89.5 - 100  = A         59.5-69.4 = D

                                                79.5 - 89.4  = B        Below 59.5 = F

                                                69.5 - 79.4 = C

Grades are not curved. There may be the possibility of an extra credit opportunity.

• Lecture examinations (40%) – Five lecture exams will be given throughout the course of the semester. The lecture exams will be a combination of multiple choice, true/false, matching, identifications, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.  The lowest lecture exam grade will be dropped.
• Final examination (25%) – A comprehensive exam equal to one-fourth of the total grade for the semester. The final exam is mandatory and cannot be dropped.        

• Laboratory grade (25%): Your laboratory grade will be determined by laboratory quizzes, assignments, and 3-4 laboratory practicals (up to 100 points/practical).  Lab Practical grades will not be dropped. The best lab quizzes will be factored into your laboratory grade and the lowest score will be discarded.

• Quizzes/Homework Assignments (10%) – There will be several quizzes in lecture, in lab, and online.  The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. There will be several homework assignments throughout the semester in various formats.   The lowest two homework grades will be dropped. All other quizzes and homework grades will be averaged and will be worth 10% of your final grade    

Attendance

Attendance is very important for success in anatomy and physiology. Points will be awarded at the end of the semester for attendance. Students will be expected to sign in for class, as this will be required of them as professionals for continuing education. You may miss two classes without a loss of points.

Calendar

Additional Information

COURSE CONTENT:

There will be online content that you may access any time you wish. The online portion will require that you be self-motivated and have a structure to your study habits (and that you follow that structure!). There will be online homework and study modules through the Mastering A&P student site that will have designated deadlines for completion and grades will be recorded in the online gradebook. 

Once you determine you are ready to go with the online portion, I would suggest the following:

Where to start: 

Review the calendar at the beginning of the course, and try to outline a schedule for yourself, that fits into your schedule.  I have tried to leave some flexibility in the course structure to accommodate schedules, but there are deadlines for assignments, quizzes, and exams.  It is more critical than ever that YOU take on the responsibility of staying on top of assignments and schedules.

Science courses in general require at least 3 hours of study for every hour spent “in class”.  Some students require more, some less, but the point here is that you need to be prepared to spend time on this course! 

Feel free to print off material from the course site. It may also help to write things down as you read from the screen.  The act of writing things down seems to greatly increase the retention rate of material (versus the simple act of reading it).