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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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BIOL-2401-042 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)
Tech Supported
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. Eleventh Edition. By Martini, Nath & Bartholomew.
Email to follow.
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 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the required examinations and other work as required by the instructor.
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".
Safety: Students must complete the Safety Quiz with a 100% within the second 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 class meetings and must be turned off during any exams. Texting is not allowed during class.
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 will not be accepted.
All lab work must be completed by the due date and the quiz taken on that date.
Exams and Quizzes: LECTURE: There will be five exams and a final. The lowest grade out of the five exams will be dropped.
LAB: There will be a midterm and a final exam, along with two tests.
Laboratory Conduct: You are responsible for all laboratory items that are given to you. There are no extras for the 'take home' labs that you will be completing over the semester.
Please remain respectful and courteous of others.
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.
Mental Health Services and the Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities.
Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5191. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/.
Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website iswww.actx.edu/arc
Lecture: There will be 5 exams and a comprehensive final, based on the material discussed in class. The lowest of the five exams will be dropped.
Lab: There will be two exams, as well as a midterm and a final, based on the material covered in lab. Each exam is worth 100 points, and the final is comprehensive. There will also be a lab quiz for each of the 9 labs, one of these will be dropped.
Grade Breakdown: Exams 50%, Lab 25%, Final 25% of total grade.
Grading:
- A: 100%-89.5%
- B: 89.5%-79.5%
- C: 79.5%-69.5%
- D: 69.5%-59.5%
- F: 59.5% and below
There is NO extra credit.
* 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 (Warren Hall 112) 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.
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.
It is highly recommended you watch all lecture videos pretaining to the material being covered before each Blackboard Collaberate meeting, including taking notes and your study material.
If you miss a test or lab quiz 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 any missed work. Documentation must be provided within 48 hours for this to apply.
If you miss the final exam, you must provide proper documentation within 24 hours.
Make up exams will be in a different format from the original.
Tentitive Schedule for A&P 1 Spring 2021 Semester
January 18th *First day of class-Meet on Blackboard Collaberate @ 5:30pm!
*Module 1 Open
*Lab 1 open
January 27th *Lab 1 due/Lab 2 open
February 3rd *Lab 2 due/Lab 3 open
February 10th *Module 1 TEST
*Lab 3 due
February 11th *Module 2 open
February 17th *Lab test 1
*Lab 4 open
February 24th *Lab 4 due/Lab 5 open
March 3rd *Lab 5 due
March 10th *Module 2 TEST
March 11th *Module 3 open
*Lab Midterm
*Lab 6 open
March 14-18th Spring Break
March 24th *Lab 6 due/Lab 7 open
March 31st *Lab 7 due
Arpil 7th *Module 3 Test
April 8th *Module 4 open
*Lab Test 2
*Lab 8 open
April 14th *Lab 8 due/Lab 9 open
April 21st *Module 4 Test
*Lab 9 due
April 22th *Module 5 open
April 28th *Lab Final
May 10th *Module 5 Test
May 12th *FINAL EXAM
* I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME *
In the event a change must be made, I will alert you via CourseMail.
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