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Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information

Instructor

(Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

r0279020@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806) 371-5698</p>

Office Location

Biology 210-A

Office Hours

Available 15 minutes before and after every class or by appointment

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

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If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

  • consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
  • consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
  • consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
  • consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
    • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

BIOL-2401-013 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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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Lecture Book                 

Bundle Fundamentals Of Anatomy & PhysiologyMariebISBN 1269882708Copyright 14Edition 1Binding Shrink Wrapped

Cost: $272.75

Supplies

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE/ DROPPING THE COURSE:

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 Department Chairperson, the Dean of Academic Transfer, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the college President, IN THAT ORDER.

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. 

Student Performance

Performance/Learning Objectives

(Mininmum Competencies)

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

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Every effort will be made to maintain a proper learning atmosphere. Any student that violates the student code of conduct will be dealt with according to the procedures within the student handbook. 

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.
 
Cheating on a test includes:
 
  1. Copying from another student’s test paper.
  2. Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test.
  3. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.
  4. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an unadministered test.
  5. The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the unadministered test.
  6. Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
  7. Bribing another person to obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered test.
        
Food in the Traditional Classroom and Lab

You may bring food and drink into both lecture and lab; however if you spill something, please clean up after yourself. No food or drink will be allowed in the lab during dissections.

Cell phones in the tradtional classroom

Please be considerate of your classmates when bringing your cell phone to  class! Please leave cell phones on silent mode. If your cell phone goes off during a test you will receive a zero.

 

 

Technical Difficulties and Help

Please use AC CONNECT for email communications.  If the system fails and you need to communicate with me, you can send and email to r0279020@actx.edu.

If you experience technical problems call AC help at  371-5000.

Grading Criteria

LECTURE: One-half of the total grade for the semester comes from*5 major exams that cover lectures and reading materials in the form of T/F, multiple multiples, matching, identify and fill in the blank.*Random Quizzes and online assignments will be averaged for one major exam grade.

FINAL EXAM: A comprehensive exam equal to one-fourth of the total grade for the semester.  Final exam is Mandatory and cannot be dropped.

LABORATORY: One-fourth of the total grade for the semester.

*2 Lab practicals

90.0-100 A                                        Lecture  40%                      

80.0-89.9  B                                      Lab       25%  

70.0-79.9  C                                      Final     25%

60.0-69.9                                          Online Assignments/Quizzes10%

0-59.9F

Grades will not be curved nor will any points be added to any grade.

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.

Science Enrichment 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.

The Science Testing Center hours for the fall will be...
8am - 10pm Mon-Thurs
8am - 5pm Fri
9am - 6pm Sat
No test will be passed out any later than 1.5 hours before closing time

The Science Enrichment Center hours will be...
8am - 8pm Mon-Thurs
8am - 3pm Fri
9am - 4pm Sat

Attendance

No make up will be given for missed major exams or short quizzes.  A grade of zero will be given for any missed major exam or short quiz. NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you have a computer problem or a schedule conflict. You have one drop exam to use as a replacement. There will be no other exceptions.

 Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.

 

DISABLING CONDITION

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Disability Services (SSC 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Calendar

 

Week
Lecture
Lab
 
 
 
1
SYLLABUS/Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Ex:1 The Language of Anatomy
Ex: 2 Organ Systems Overview
2
The Chemical Level of Organization
Ex: 4,5 The Cell Anatomy and Division/Transport
3
The Cellular Level of Organization
EX: 15 Histology of the Nervous Tissue
4
Neural Tissue
EX: 17 Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves
 
5
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
EX: 19 Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, And Autonomic Nervous System
6
The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerve and Spinal Reflexes
Ex: 3 Microscope
Ex: 6  Tissue Classification
7
The Tissue Level of Organization
Ex: 7 The Integumentary System
8
          The Integumentary System
Ex: 8 Overview of the Skeletal System
 
9
Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure
Ex: 9 Axial Skeleton
Lab Practical Ex:1,2,3,4,5,6,15,17,19   
 
10
The Axial Skeleton
 EX: 9 The Axial Skeleton
11
         The Appendicular Skeleton Ex: 10 The Appendicular Skeleton
12
                           Joints
EX: 11 Articulations and Body Movements
13
 The Muscle System
EX: 12 Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
 
14
The Muscle System
EX: 13 Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
15
The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher Order Function
 Final Lab Practical EX: 8,9,10,11,12,20

 
16
Final Exam
 

 

Additional Information

BIOLOGY LEARNING LAB HOURS                                                                                                                                                                                                   Warren Hall 110

Monday and  Wednesday     7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday         7:30am - 7:00pm                                 
Saturday                               9:30am - 2:30pm   
 
When using the Learning Lab, please log in and out on the computer located at the entrance of the Learning Lab.          
 
 

24 Hour Online Tutoring

Log on to AC CONNECT click on SMART THINKING. This is a service free to the students and can be accessed 24 hours a day. Please take advantage of this great opportunity.

Syllabus Created on:

09/01/16 11:52 AM

Last Edited on:

09/01/16 11:52 AM