Anatomy and Physiology II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

BIOL-2402-H Anatomy and Physiology II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: BIOL 2401

Course Description

Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance) and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a 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

TEXTBOOKS & REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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

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)

            ***PhysioEx & PALS are included with MasteringA&P access 

      4.  PhysioEx (Pearson Publishing--bundled)

      5.  PALS (Pearson Publishing--bundled)

Supplies

• Java JRE plugin (very important so that everything in the system works properly!)

• Microsoft Office Viewers (for viewing and printing Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio files)

• Adobe Acrobat Reader (for viewing and printing PDF files)

• Real Player (for viewing streaming video or listening to streaming audio clips)
• QuickTime (for viewing QuickTime video)
• Flash Player (for viewing animations or using interactive content)
• Shockwave Player (for viewing animations or using interactive content)
• Windows Media Player (for viewing streaming video or listening to streaming audio clips)

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, lab practicals, research presentation, and a comprehensive final examination.

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

SAFETY:  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored in SCIE 114.
For any emergency contact Campus Police 371-5911.  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,  heating elements, sharp instruments, chemicals, and organic materials, some of which may be biohazards.  Any student deemed to be jeopardizing the safety of others will be asked to leave.

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.  Cell phones ringing during a major exam will result in a zero, regardless if you answer it or not.  Once the exam has been started you may not leave the classroom for any reason.  Use the facilities prior to starting the exam.  When you turn your exam in, it is final.  You cannot get it back to make changes. 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).  Any online exams will be password protected and proctored in the Science Testing Center.

You must also finish before the due date and time or a grade of zero will be assigned. Extra time will not be given to an individual student. 

FOOD/DRINK:

You may bring food and drink into lecture, just please nothing noisy or distracting.  Lab rules will be determined by the lab instructor.

CELL PHONES/PAGERS:

I 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 or activity in progress.  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 exam forms are present in class.  Be aware of the following consequence (click on the link below) if your phone rings and violates the cell phone policy when in class.  Classroom Cell Phone Policy that Builds Community

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Students will be respectful of other students and the instructor

1. Students will NOT leave in the middle of class to get a drink or use the facilities.
2. Students will NOT talk while the Instructor or other students are talking.
3. Students will NOT text or talk on their phone during class.
4. Students will NOT be late to class.
 

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 Department of Biological Sciences Chairperson (Dr. Claudie Biggers), the Dean of Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President (Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER.

SEC (Science Enrichment Center) in Warren Hall 119.is available for study groups, free tutoring and practice practicals.  USE IT!!   Hours will be posted in each class room.  If you make less than a 70 on any major exam, 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.

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, ph 371-5436) within the first two weeks of class. 

Grading Criteria

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.

1. Once you are logged in, click on our course

Then, you will see any links you will need on the left hand side of the screen.  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".

GRADING:

All chapter quizzes (Concept Checks) will be accessed through AC Connect (BlackBoard LMS) and you will have the opportunity of repeated attempts on each chapter quiz up to a designated deadline with each quiz being randomly generated from the pool of questions. Most questions will consist of short answer and identification, along with some multiple choice questions. There will be a maximum of 25 questions delivered within a 25 minute maximum time limit.

These online chapter quizzes may be repeated up to a maximum of three (3) times.

The emphasis will be upon learning and retaining the material at hand and the highest grade will be recorded and figured into your cumulative grade.

Lecture Exams                          = 40%

Lab                                          = 25%

Assignments & Quizzes           = 10%

Final Exam                              = 25%

                                                100%

The laboratory portion of the course will constitute 25% of your course grade. 

Standard Grading will be utilized:

A = 89.5 – 100

B = 79.5 – 89

C = 69.5 – 79

D = 59.5 – 69

F = Below 69

Grades are not curved. There may be the possibility of an extra credit opportunity for the equivalent of a quiz grade.

TESTING:  Science Testing Center (STC)     Warren Hall 112          371-5948

All tests, excluding take-home exams and final exams, will be taken in the STC during days scheduled by the teacher within normal STC hours.  Exams may not be taken during the allotted lecture or laboratory time for the course.  If an examination is taken during the class lecture or laboratory time, 10 points will be deducted from the exam. Please note:  No test may be started less than one and a half hours before the STC 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. No appointments are necessary.

STC hours: 8am-10pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat

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 1 hour mandatory tutoring session with the Science Enrichment Center or his/her instructor or 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.

There is much information to be covered during the semester; therefore, the student should be prepared to attend class regularly and keep up with the assignments.  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 on or before April 21, 2017.  There will be no MAKE UPS on assignments, quizzes, or exams past the posted deadline, so please do not ask. 

 You will not be allowed to take the next exam without the complete Record of Tutoring form.

Free Drop-in: Peer tutors are available at the Science Enrichment Center

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to attend class. 

Calendar

Additional Information

COURSE CONTENT:

There will be some 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!). 

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 most assignments.  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). 

My suggestion for each unit is the following:

At the beginning of each week, check out the guidelines for the current unit as posted on the calendar.  The guidelines will include the following:

• Read the text as assigned; as you read, look up any words you do not know the meaning of and write down the definitions

• Complete any correlating labs in the lab manual.  An answer key is provided in the Sciences Study Center in Warren 119.

• Answer questions on the study guides or end of chapter reviews to finish preparing for the quiz/exam (note: some sections will have separate study guides for lab quizzes and practicals).

• Complete MASTERING A&P assignments and review before the exam.   
• Go back and study some more (especially those areas where you performed poorly on the quizzes)

• Post your “most difficult topic” question and best answer(s) in the Discussion area of AC Online.    

• Be prepared for the Unit Exam(s)!! 

Other things you might consider to increase your success in the course:

• Take the syllabus quiz until you make 100!!
• Try to redraw figures/diagrams that are included in the readings and PPT’s.  Make sure you can label them correctly and understand the diagram fully.

• Visit as many of the suggested links for interactive online study aids as you can. 
• Form a “study group” with one or two fellow students.  You can use online chats, face-to-face meetings, internal emails or the discussion threads to communicate with members of the study group.

• Try to schedule time at the computer away from distractions, pets, children, etc. to get the most out of your time spent online.  Many do quite well setting an early alarm (4:30 am or so) to get in some study time each morning. 
• Students should log into their course at least four times per week and must complete at least two course activities per week as designated by the course syllabus to receive full credit for each week.

• You can expect to spend an additional 6-12 hours per week on course content. 

• Please note that this is not a self-paced course. The online portions will be paced to support the face-to-face activities and all assignments/assessments with designated due dates.

You are expected to complete quizzes and exams without the use of notes, textbook or other materials, just as if you were in the classroom.  Cheating may give you a better grade, but it does not serve you in the end…….after all, learning the material is in your best interest and is the point of this course!  For detailed information as to what constitutes cheating and plagiarism, see the section under Student Rights and Responsibilities.