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BIOL-2401-020 Anatomy and Physiology I
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
Hybrid
Textbook:Visual Anatomy and Physiology, by Martini; Nath & Bartholomew
Lab Book: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual,Thirtenth Edition, Cat Version, by Elaine M. Marieb & Lori A. Smith
Students should bring any materials that may lead to their success. (i.e., textbooks, notes to fill in, pencil/pen, etc.)
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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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try to resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology Department Chairwoman (Dr. Claudie Biggers), the Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences (Frank Sobey), the Associate Vice-President for Instruction (Dr. Tamara Clunis), and then the college President, (Dr. Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER; PLEASE!!!
TESTING and GRADING FOR THE SEMESTER:
The total grade will be based upon both lecture and lab scores. Students must have a combined score of 60% or higher from lecture and lab portions for a passing grade.
LECTURE GRADING:
55% of the lecture grade for the semester will consist of the following
1. major exams
a. at least 4 major exams.
b. lowest exam grade will be dropped.
Very, Very, Very Important Note: If a student receives a grade lower than a 70 on a major exam, that student MUST (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS) attend a tutoring session of no less than 60 minutes in the Science Enrichment Center PRIOR to the following exam.
If the student fails to attend the 60 minute tutoring PRIOR to the following exam, that student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to take the exam. The student WILL receive a grade of zero on that exam (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS).
2. lecture quizzes
a. quiz average will be equal to one major exam grade.
b. pop quizzes may be given.
c. lecture quizzes may be given during the lab period.
d. lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
e. first quiz:
1.) will be over the syllabus
2.) this is the only quiz that may be retaken until a score of 100 is achieved. If a score a score of 100 is not achieved within 3 days, a grade of zero for that quiz will be recorded and no more chances will be given.
There WILL BE NO makeup exams or quizzes given. The first missed exam or quiz will be dropped automatically. A student will have to miss class either for an emergency or non-emergency (this includes, but is not limited to: illness of you, friend, family member; court appearances; delay on way to school; weddings; etc.), in either case, the student is encouraged to save the drop grade for that incident.
CRITICAL NOTE: If a student receives a grade of ZERO for cheating on a lecture exam, the student will receive an “F” for the course. Further disciplinary action may follow.
LABORATORY GRADING:
25% of the lab grade for the semester will consist of the following
1. lab practicals (40%)
2. lab quizzes (60%)
Note: The lowest lab quiz will be dropped.
CRITICAL NOTE: If a student receives a grade of ZERO for cheating or the appearance of cheating on a lab quiz, that grade WILL NOT be dropped. Highest lab quiz grade will be dropped. Lab practicals can’t be dropped. Further disciplinary action may follow.
LECTURE FINAL EXAM:
20% of the lecture grade (not counted above) for the semester will consist of the following
1. Comprehensive final exam
OTHER: When the first student finishes his/her lab practical or final exam and leaves the class room, no student will be allowed to enter the classroom and begin his/her lab practical or final exam. A grade of zero will be recorded for the late arriving student.
GRADING:
Grades WILL NOT BE CURVED and there will be NO EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS
A= 100-90.0
B= 89.9-80.0
C= 79.9-70.0
D= 69.9-60.0
F= 59.9 or less
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the SOLE responsibility of the student to attend class. Attendance will be taken until the census day, __October 30th _, after that date attendance may not be taken.
A grade of W will be given for a student who drops or withdraws from the course on or before __December 5th _. The student may NOT drop or withdraw from the course after _December 5th without approval from the Amarillo College Registrar’s office.
If a student wishes to drop the course, the student must notify his/her instructor via email.
The email must be sent to the Amarillo College email address prior to 5:00 pm on the last day to withdraw.
Instructor will hand out.
Spring I 2020 SCHEDULE:
Biology 2402 (A&P II)
005 (Monday-Thursday: Lecture 10:30-11:45 in WARR 214; Lab 9:00-10:15 in room SCIE 212) Classrooms Subject to Change
Biology 2401 (A&P I)
--- (Mondays: Lecture/Lab 5:30-8:15 at Dumas Campus)
Biology 2402 (A&P II)
--- (Wednesdays: Lecture/Lab 5:30-8:15 at Dumas Campus)
FOOD & DRINK:
You may bring food & drink into the lecture room, however, if you spill something please clean up after yourself. Food & drinks are allowed in the lab room, however there may be some inappropriate times for not bringing such items.
CELL PHONES:
Cell phones are not prohibited, however please be considerate of others. Please keep all cell phones on silent or vibrate mode. If it is necessary that you answer the call please step outside the classroom to complete the call. Absolutely no calls shall be taken during a quiz, exam, or lab practical. Answering the phone during such times will result in a grade of zero for that quiz, exam, or lab practical.
Bad Weather:
In the event that the campus is closed because of inclement weather, the quiz, exam or lab practical scheduled on the day that the campus was closed will be taken on the next opening day of class.
If class is cancelled because I am ill, see bad weather procedure.
*Because of the nature of uncertainties, the instructor reserves the right to alter the timeline (e.g. calendar, chapter schedule) for the course.*
STUDENT CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students are responsible for knowing and understanding Amarillo College’s requirements relating to registration and academic standards. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their academic advisors and to contact the Registrar’s Office with questions about academic procedures, policy, or regulations.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor. Attendance and/or participation requirements in courses delivered electronically (telecourses and on-line courses) will be unique to the individual course.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped from the classes they have not attended.
Academic Grievances
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:
1. Instructor
2. Department Chair/Program Director
3. Division Chair
4. Vice President of Academic Affairs
5. College President
Students shall be free to be guided by scholarly research, study the substance of a given discipline, examine pertinent data, question assumptions, take reasoned exception to information and views offered in the classroom, and reserve judgment about matters of opinion.
Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from its students. Students are expected to comply with the law, respect proper constitutional authority, and obey College policies, rules and regulations. Unacceptable conduct is defined as an action or behavior that is contrary to the best interest of a fellow student or students, the faculty or staff, the College, or the teaching/learning process. Students failing to perform according to established standards may be subject to disciplinary action. Policies, standards, rules and regulations apply to students attending College activities whether the activity takes place on or off campus.
Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules, and regulations concerning student conduct. In some cases, individual programs may have approved policies for student conduct which also apply to student conduct in those programs.
All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct. In addition to activities prohibited by law, the following types of behavior are prohibited:
The following are copied & pasted from Amarillo College’s student handbook:
1. Scholastic dishonesty, punishable as prescribed by Board policies, shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
“Cheating on a test” shall include:
a. Copying from another student’s test paper.
b. Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test.
c. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.
d. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of a pending test.
e. The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the pending test.
f. Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
g. Bribing another person to obtain a pending test or information about a pending test.
3. Obstruction or disruption of any authorized College operation or activity. Disorderly conduct shall include any verbal or physical abuse, intimidation, or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening, or demeaning actions.
8. Failure to comply with a directive from a College administrator, faculty member, or Police Officer.
15. Interference with teaching, research, administration, or the College’s subsidiary responsibilities through “disorderly conduct or disruptive behavior.”
17. Disorderly conduct which shall include any verbal or physical abuse, intimidation or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening or demeaning actions on property owned or controlled by the College or at College-sponsored functions. Students who behave in a disorderly fashion may be required to leave the premises, withdraw from a club or organization, or withdraw from the College.
Student Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
Any student violating the student conduct policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension, in accordance with College policy. The principles of due process apply in all student conduct disciplinary cases at Amarillo College. These procedures have been instituted to protect the rights of the students and the rights of the College.
Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program. Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action. 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.
Student Behavior: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled is directed to appeal in the following order to the: (1) Instructor (2) Department Chair/Program Director (3) Division Chair (4) Vice President of Academic Affairs (5) College President.
IN OTHER WORDS:
If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she
should first try to resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology Department Chairperson (Dr. Claudie Biggers), the Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences (Frank Sobey), the Associate Vice-President for Instruction (Dr. Tamara Clunis), and then the college President, (Dr. Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER; PLEASE!!!
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