Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

BIOL-2401-001 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. Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 10th edition, by Martini, Nath and Bartholomew.  Pearson Publishing. Hardcover or Electronic, either is fine. Access to Mastering A&P is recommended.
2. Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, 11th edition, cat version, by Marieb, Mitchell and Smith. Pearson Publishing.

Supplies

Note taking materials such as paper, pens, binders, class printouts, etc.

Student Performance

Learning Outcomes:

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

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student 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

Students are expected to have prepared for lecture and lab by reading the course texts before each course meeting.

Communication of grades and class information will be through ACConnect on our class homepage and through your AC email account. You must access these accounts regularly to stay current with class and college information.

You must keep your returned papers in the case of any disputed records.

Cell phones are allowed in the silent or vibrate mode during regular lecture/lab.  If you must take an emergency call, please leave quietly.  No earphone use in class. If you abuse this privilege the instructor reserves the right to ask you to leave class.

Cell phones must be OFF and OUT OF SIGHT during exams, practicals and quizzes.   You will not be able to begin an exam after someone has left the room. No exceptions. Please see the Biology Contract.

Food and drink is allowed except during dissection labs.  You must clean up after yourself or risk losing a quiz grade.

Please avoid any appearance of cheating. Cheating of any kind may cause you to fail the course and/or be expelled from the college.  Please see the Biology Contract and the Student Handbook.  

If you must leave the classroom, please do so quietly.  If leaving becomes disruptive, the instructor will not allow returns to class.

Courtesy for your fellow students and the instructor is required. Behave as though your future employer is sitting next to you.

Students are responsible for all material in the text that is discussed in class, the course notes are not a substitute for the textbook.The text is our ultimate resource.

It is not necessary to contact the instructor if you will miss class unless it will be a prolonged absence. You must contact the Instructor by email or in person if you wish to drop. The last day to withdraw is February 28, 2017.

A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled should make an appeal in the following order to the

1. Instructor
2. Dr. Claudie Biggers, Biology Department Chair
3. Frank Sobey, Dean of Academic Transfer
4. Dr. Tamara Clunis, Vice President of Academic Affairs
5. Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, College President

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Grading Criteria

A = 100 – 89.5%, B = 89 – 79.5%, C = 79 - 69.5%, D = 69 – 59.5, F = 59% or less

25%  Comprehensive Final Exam

40%  4 Lecture Exams, lowest grade will be dropped

20%  2 Lab Practical Exams

15%  Daily Grades such as Quizzes and Labs, lowest 3 grades will be dropped

Daily grades are to encourage you to attend class, they cannot be made up for any reason.  Making up an exam is at the instructor’s discretion.  Please see the Biology Department Policy.

Contested grades because of math error or disputed questions must be submitted to the instructor during office hours or by course email with the appropriate supporting evidence. These issues will not be discussed in class.

Attendance

Attendance is absolutely necessary to be successful in this course.  Attendance will be taken each class day.

Calendar

Additional Information

TESTING:  Science Testing Center (STC)

All tests, excluding take-home exams, lab practicals, and final exams, will be taken in the STC during days scheduled by the teacher within normal STC 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 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, Warren Hall 112, 371-5948

MANDATORY TUTORING:  Science Enrichment Center (SEC)

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 in the Science Enrichment Center or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam.

Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first make a appointment with the SEC by either calling or visiting. 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. 

SEC hours: 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-3pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Warren Hall 110, 345-5536