Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2019-2020
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BIOL-2401-013 Anatomy and Physiology I

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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)

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On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Required:

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 11th Ed., F. Martini, J. Nath, & E. Bartholomew

 

Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, 13th Ed., E.N. Marieb, S.J. Mitchell & L. A. Smith

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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.

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Expected Student Behavior

Grievance Procedure:

If a student is having a problem with the course policies and/or instructor, he/she should first try to resolve any such problem with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed first to the Biology department chair (Dr. Richard Hobbs), then to the Dean of STEM (Dr. Carol Buse), the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Dr. Tamara Clunis), and lastly, the college President (Dr. Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER.  

Cell Phones are not prohibited during non-examination class meetings, but please be considerate of others. If your cell phone goes off during an exam or practical you will receive a 25% reduction of your grade on that exam/practical. 

TEXTING: Continuous texting in class by a student may be a distraction to others and shall be addressed on an individual basis by the instructor. If it is determined to be an issue, the student may be asked to leave the room. Continual abuse of this policy will result with the student being referred to the Dean of Student Services.

You may bring drink into lecture; however, if you spill something, please clean up after yourself. No food or drink will be allowed during the laboratory section of class.

Academic integrity is a core principle of Amarillo College. Therefore, any student that has been found to be dishonest through cheating on quizzes, lecture exams, or laboratory practicals will automatically receive a zero on that assignment. The subsequent student will also be referred to the Dean of Student Services (Mr. Robert Austin).

Grading Criteria

GRADING:

100 - 90     A

80 - 89       B

70 - 79       C

60 - 69       D

Below 60   F      

 

Grades will not be curved nor will points be added to any grade. One-half point will be deducted for each misspelled word.

No make up will be given for missed lecture quizzes, major exams, manual credits or practicals. A grade of zero will be given for any missed lecture quiz or major exam.

 

COURSE INFORMATION

LECTURE:

One-half (50%) of the total grade for the semester

  • 5 Major Exams - Multiple Choice, completion/short answer, essay
  • Quiz - Average of 10 quizzes will be equal to one major exam (to be dropped). Quizzes will consist of 10 questions and will be given at the beginning of class. You will have between 5 to 10 minutes to complete the quiz.

LABORATORY:

One-fourth (25%) of the total grade for the semester

  • 3 lab practicals - Completion
  • Manual grade - Average of completed lab manual assignments will be equal to one practical grade (to be dropped). Assignments will be based on a 90 point scale and reviewed periodically throughout the semester.

FINAL EXAM:

One-fourth (25%) of the total grade for the semester

  • 1 Final exam that is comprehensive - Multiple choice and 1 essay

 

Note: If a student receives a grade lower than a 70 on a major exam, that student MUST  attend a tutoring session of no less than 60 minutes in the Science Enrichment Center PRIOR to the next major exam.

If the student fails to attend the 60 minute tutoring prior to the next major exam, that student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to take the major exam. The student will receive a grade of zero on that major exam.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is your responsibility to attend class. Attendance will be taken until the census day. Students who attend class every day and participate usually do much better than those who do not.

A grade of W will be given for a student-initiated drop or withdraw on or before the day of drop (see college bulletin). You may not drop or withdraw after this date. 

Calendar

Week 1:                Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

                             Exercises 1 and 3 (L)

 

Week 2:                Chapter 4 Tissue Level of Organization

                             Exercise 6  (L)

                             Video (L)

 

Week 3: EXAM 1   Chapter 5 Integument System

                              Exercise 7 (L)

 

Week 4: PRAC 1   Chapter 6 Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

                              Exercises 8 (L)

 

Week 5:                Chapter 7&8 The Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

                             Exercises 9 and 10 (L)

 

Week 6: EXAM 2   Chapter 9 Joints

                              Exercises 11 (L)

 

Week 7:                 Chapter 10 Muscle Tissue

                              Exercises 12 and 13 (L)

                              Cat Dissection

 

Week 8:                Chapter 11 The Muscular System

                              Exercise 13 cont'd (L)

                              Cat Dissection

 

Week 9: EXAM 3   Chapter 12 Neural Tissue

                              Exercise 15 (L)

 

Week 10: PRAC 2  Chapter 13 Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes

                               Exercises 19 (L)

 

Week 11:               Chapter 14 Brain and Cranial Nerves

                              Exercise 17 (L)

 

Week 12: EXAM 4 Chapter 14 Brain and Cranial Nerves, cont’d

 

Week 13:               Chapter 15 and 16 Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems

                              Exercise 20 and 22 (L)

 

Week 14: PRAC 3  Chapter 17 Special Senses

                              Exercise 23 and 24 (L)

                              Exercise 25 (L) and Cow Eye Dissection

 

Week 15: EXAM 5 Comprehensive Review - Lecture and Lab

 

Week 16:              FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

Additional Information

Dates of Importance:

Sep 2                      Labor Day

Oct 21 – 25             Fall Break - No Class

Nov 26                    Last day to drop

Nov 27-29               Thanksgiving

Dec 12                      Last day of class

Dec 16 – 20             Finals Week 

Syllabus Created on:

08/08/19 3:33 PM

Last Edited on:

08/06/20 12:19 PM