Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

BIOL-2401-009 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 10th Edition by Martini, Nath, Bartholomew

• Lab Manual:  Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version. Custom edition for Amarillo College.  By Marieb, Mitchell & Smith.  (Note: you may also purchase and use the 11^th edition, but it may cost more than the custom edition for Amarillo College.)

Supplies

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Student Performance

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

1. Attendance:  Regular and consistent involvement with lessons and textbook materials is necessary for satisfactory achievement.
2. Technical difficulties:  If you experience technical difficulties please call AC help at 806.371.5000.   
3. Lecture exam protocol (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.
4. Make-up policy: If you experience computer problems or miss an exam, you will not be able to make up or retake the exam. You are only allowed one dropped lecture exam.  I suggest that you use this dropped lecture exam wisely.  Lab practical exams and the final exam cannot be made up and will not be dropped.  A missed exam will result in a zero on that exam, no exceptions.
5. Cyber bully:  Disorderly conduct, such as verbally abusive, intimidating emails, or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening, or demeaning actions will be subject to disciplinary actions.  Students who behave in a disorderly fashion may be required to withdraw from the course.
6. Cheating:  Honesty and ethical behaviors are imperatives in any career.  Therefore, cheating will not be tolerated.  Amarillo College’s “Student Code of Conduct” will apply to all work in this course.  Cheating on a test includes all of the following:
   • Copying from another student’s paper.
   • Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test.
   • Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.
   • Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an unadministered test.
   • The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the unadministered test.
   • Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
   • Bribing another person to obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered test.
   • The use of any testing materials that are prohibited.

If you have any questions about what constitutes your own work, definitely ask.

6. 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 contact the Biology Program Coordinator (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.
7. 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.
8. 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 six drops and decide to try to drop a seventh class, you cannot do so.

NO phone usage allowed during exams, quizzes, and or practicals. This will result in a grade of zero for that exam, quiz, or practical.

Grading Criteria

• Comprehensive
• The final will be a minimum of 150 questions

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

Attendance

\ It is your responsibility to attend class. Students that regularly attend class will do better than those that do not.  Keep up and study daily and you will do great.

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Additional Information

A grade of W will be given for a student who drops or withdraws from the course on or before April 21^st.  The student may NOT drop or withdraw from the course after  April 21^st without the permission of the Biology Department. You must petition the Biology Department to withdraw from the course after the drop date.