Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Course

BIOL-2401-041 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)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Text:  Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. Eleventh Edition. By Martini, Nath & Bartholomew.

Lab Manual:  Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version. Custom edition for Amarillo College.  By Marieb, Mitchell & Smith.  (Note: you may also purchase and use the 11th edition, but it may cost more than the custom edition for Amarillo College.)

Additional assigned text, as required by the instructor

Supplies

One box of non-latex gloves in your size for lab. One lab coat or apron in your size.

Student Performance

By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives (below) with a minimum of 70 percent competency level based on the completion of the required examinations and other work as required by the instructor.

LEARNING/ PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):

After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following:

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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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: Students must complete the Safety Quiz with a 100% within the first week of class to be allowed to continue on in lab. MSDS sheets are available in all labs.

Cell Phone Use: Cell phones must be in silent mode during lectures, and texting is not allowed during class. If you need to respond to a phone call or text, please quietly exit the room to do so. Cell phones are not allowed on laboratory benches, for your safety, and must be left in your backpack during lab. DURING EXAMS: Cell phones must be in silent mode, face down on the desk, no exceptions. If your phone goes off during the Exam, or if you touch your phone during the Exam, you will be asked to leave and given a grade of zero for that Exam. Smart watches are not permitted on quiz/exam days.

** REMOTE LEARNING REVISION: Cell phones must be in silent mode during lectures. If you need to respond to a phone call or text, please make sure your mic is muted so you do not disrupt the class. DURING EXAMS & QUIZZES: Cell phones are not permitted, nor are smart watches **

Plagiarism / Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty or plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class.  Students caught cheating on a quiz, exam, or lab practical will be given a grade of zero on that assignment and referred to the Dean of Student Services.

Due Dates: Class work is to be submitted no later than the scheduled completion date; please see the class calendar. Late work (if accepted) will be subject to point deduction.

All lab work must be completed by the next lab date.  Late work will not be accepted, reguardless of doctors note.  It is to be emailed.

Exams and Quizzes: LECTURE: There will be five exams, one of which will be dropped, and a final exam.

LAB: Quizzes will be practical in nature. There will be a midterm and a final exam.

Laboratory Conduct: No food or drink are allowed in the labs and must be left in the hallway. No open-toed shoes, hats, or hoods may not be worn in the lab due to safety concerns.

Please remain respectful and courteous of others.

You must clean your equipment and work stations before you leave the lab. Failure to do so will result in you not receiving credit for your lab work.

Grievance Procedures: 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 Chairman (Dr. Richard Hobbs).

Grading Criteria

Lecture: There will be 5 exams, one will be a dropped grade, and a comprehensive final, based on the material discussed in class. Exams are worth 50% of your final grade, and the final is worth 25% of your final grade.

** REMOTE LEARNING REVISION: Exams are NOT open book or open notes. They are to be taken as if you are in the classroom **

Lab: There will be two exams, a midterm and a final, based on the material covered in class. Lab is worth 25% of your final grade.  The final is comprehensive. The exams will be one part practical (if possible) and one part written.

Grade Distribution:

- A: 89.5-100%

- B: 79.5-89.4%

- C: 69.5-79.4%

- D: 59.5-69.4%

- F: 59.4% and below

Extra credit: There is not extra credit for this class.  I drop an exam grade instead.

* Grades are not curved. Make-up exams/quizzes are only offered for excused absences. Please see the Attendance Policy below.*

SCIENCE TESTING CENTER (STC):

All tests, excluding take-home exams and final exams, will be taken in the STC during days scheduled by the teacher during 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 STC 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.

** REMOTE LEARNING REVISION: All exams will be taken on Blackboard unless specified otherwise **

MANDATORY TUTORING:

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 (SEC) or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam.

Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first make a tutoring session 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.

** REMOTE LEARNING REVISION: Tutoring is still required, and encouraged, it will simply be done via an online platform. Failure to get the required tutoring BEFORE the next exam will result in a grade of 0 on that exam **

Attendance

It is highly recommended you attend each class/lab and arrive on time. In the event you are absent, read over the assignment and contact me with any questions.

Late arrivals are not tolerated, as it is disrespectful and disruptive, not only to the instructor, but to your classmates who have made arriving to class on-time a priority. The door to the lab will be closed and locked 5 minutes after lecture begins, and 5 minutes after lab begins. If you are not in the lab, you are absent.

** REMOTE LEARNING REVISION: Obviously I can't lock you out of the Virtual Classroom, but do your best to "arrive" on time **

-There are no makeup lab dates due to COVID.

    - If you are late on an exam day, you will not be allowed into the class after the first person has finished, and you will not be permitted to make up the test.

- If you miss an exam due to a school sponsored event or illness, proper documentation is required stating the reason for your absence (such as a doctor’s note or signed letter from your coach/professor) in order for you to make up the missed exam. Documentation must be provided within 24 hours for this to apply.

- You will have one week to make up a missed exam.  If you do not do so you will recieve a zero.

- Make up exams will be in a different format from the original.

** REMOTE LEARNING REVISION: If you miss an exam, the make-up exam is in a different format from the original **

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