Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Course

BIOL-2401-025 Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisites

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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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.

Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Lecture Book: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Eleventh Edition. By Martini, Nath and Bartholomew.

Lab Manual: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version. By Marieb, Mitchell and Smith. 12^th Edition.

Supplies

Student Performance

Student Learning Outcomes

By the completion of this course, students should be able to:

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 cause and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
7. Locate and identify anatomical structures.
8. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
9. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab wear, 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

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

 

Acceptable Student Behavior

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.

Use of Electronics: Please keep all cell phones and electronic devices turned off during the class period. Surfing the web, social networking, and texting during class in not appropriate or respectful classroom behavior. You may be asked to leave. Laptops for notetaking are acceptable, as long as they are not disruptive.

Food in the Traditional Classroom and Lab: you may bring food and drink into both lecture and lab; however, if you spill something, please clean up after yourself. No food or drink will be allowed in the lab during dissections.

Grading Criteria

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Lecture Exams (40%): Lecture assessments include five major lecture exams. The lowest lecture exam grade will be dropped and each exam will worth a total of 100 points. The format of lecture exams may vary, but will emphasize on multiple choice, matching, identification and fill in the blank. The exams will account for a total of 40% of the final grade.

Quizzes (15%): There will be serval quizzes in lecture and in lab throughout the course of the semester. The quizzes will be a combination of multiple choice, true/false, matching, identifications and fill in the blank questions. Each quiz will be worth a total of 5 points. The total quiz grade will be worth 15% of the final grade.

Laboratory (25%): The lab grade for the semester will be made up of 3 lab practical examinations. No lab practical grade will be dropped. 2 lab practicals are worth 75 points, then the last practical is worth 100 points. Lab practicals will be worth 25% of the final grade.

Final Exam (20%): A comprehensive exam equal to 200 points of the total grade for the semester. The final exam is mandatory and cannot be dropped. The final will be worth 20% of the final grade.

900 – 1000                A                     Lecture (40%)           400 points (100 per exam)

800 – 895                  B                     Lab (25%)                  250 points

700 – 795                  C                     Final (20%)                200 points

600 – 695                  D                     Quizzes (15%)          150 points

0 – 595                       F                      Total (100%)             1,000 points

Policies and Responsibilities

Attendance

Calendar

Additional Information

Learning Opportunities

Science Testing Center: Warren Hall 112

            All tests, the final, will be taken in the Science Testing Center during the days scheduled by the teacher via normal Science Testing Center hours. Tests will be taken outside of the class lecture time. Please note: no test may be started less than one and half hours before the science testing center closes. You must present an photo ID—an Amarillo College student ID is preferred 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. When using the Science Testing Center students will scan in and out with their AC student ID.

Science Testing Center (STC)    Warren 112  371-5948

Monday         9 am to 10 pm--last exam at 8:30 (2030)

Tuesday         9 am to 10 pm--last exam at 8:30 (2030)

Wednesday   9 am to 10 pm--last exam at 8:30 (2030)

Thursday        9 am to 10 pm--last exam at 8:30 (2030)

Friday             9 am to 10 pm--last exam at 8:30 (2030)

Saturday        9 am to 7:30 pm--last exam at 6:00 (1800)

Sunday          Closed

Science Tutoring and Success Center, Warren 110

The STSC is a great place for individual and group study. It has books, practice tests and practical, flashcards, illustrations to label, and lots of A&P models.

Science Tutoring & Success Center (STSC)  345-5536

Monday thru Thursday 8 am to 8 pm (2000)

     --First tutoring appointment 8:30 am

Friday & Saturday 9 am to 6 pm (1800)

Sunday   Closed

Make appointments for mandatory tutoring early!! You must make an appointment for a mandatory tutoring session. It is 30 minutes of study with a tutor and 30 minutes study that is tutor-directed = 1 hour at the same time—it cannot be split. You should NOT count on making a tutoring appointment on the same day as your next exam AND it is not an effect way to improve.

To increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any formal exam (excluding the Final Exam week) must complete a mandatory tutoring session in STC. You will find your day-to-day scores on the blackboard under grades. I will also text and email you if you have a tutoring opportunity.

Academic Integrity

Disabling Condition

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, phone number: 806-371-5436) as soon as possible.

Grievance Procedure

If a student is having a problem with the curse policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problem with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology Department Chairperson (Dr. Richard Hobbs), the dean of STEM (Carol Buse), the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Dr. Tamara Clunis), and the college President (Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart), In That Order.

Dropping

Effective with the Fall 2007 semester, a new Texas law mandates that students may only drop or withdraw six times in their entire college career. If you transfer to another Texas school, you do not start over; so if you drop four classes at AC, then you only have two drops left. If you drop before the census date, then that does not count in the six drop status. As I understand the law, if you use your six drops and decided to try to drop a seventh class, you cannot do so.