I check my Dumas email several times during the day, so heather.funderburg@dumasisd.org is the best email to reach me. I do check my AC email at hafunderburg@actx.edu on a regular basis.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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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
REQUIRED
Fundementals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th ed, by Martini, Nath, Bartholomew, Pearson Publishing. 2015
(Hardback or E-book available)
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Custom Edition for Amarillo College, by Marieb, Mitchell, and Smith. Pearson Publishing. 2014.
A&P I Notes (Provided in AC Connect)
Colored pencils or markers for drawings.
A computer with dependable online connection with the Respondus Lockdown Browser downloaded for quizzes and exams. Respondus software requires an external webcam and a microphone.
Highlighter or Highlighting app (You can find free word document/pdf annotation apps online.)
BIOL 2401: Anatomy & 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.
Learning Outcomes:
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".
AVOID ANY APPEARANCE OF CHEATING. The appearance of cheating may result in a grade of zero for the exam or quiz and possibly a failing grade for the course. Hats and earphones are not to be worn during quizzes or tests. Cell phones and Smart Watches are not allowed during quizzes or tests. Cell phones should be set to silent during lecture and lab, and texting during lecture is not allowed. If you must take an important call or have an emergency text you must reply to, please inform the instructor before class begins. Leaving during a quiz or test is not allowed. If you leave the classroom I assume you are done with your quiz or test. Any disruptive behavior may lead to removal from the lab or lecture.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS/EXAMINATIONS: The student will have 3 hours of lecture for every 3 hours of laboratory. The lecture accounts for 50% of the final grade, laboratory section accounts for 25% of the final grade and the final exam accounts for the final 25% of the grade.
Lecture exams: Lecture exams and quizzes are 50% of the total grade for the semester. At least five exams will be given, covering both lecture and reading material. Each exam will be worth 10%, the lowest exam grade will be dropped. Lecture quizzes will be given once a week online. You will have two attempts at each quiz. Each quiz and exam is timed, so you MUST study. Quizzes or Exams will not be reset for technical problems. The lowest lecture quiz will be dropped. The average of lecture quizzes will be equal to one lecture exam (10% of total grade). NO MAKEUP EXAMS OR QUIZZES will be given. A missed exam becomes a zero or the dropped grade, and a missed quiz becomes a zero. Each misspelled word will result in loss of 1/4 of a point.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is therefore the responsibility of the student to attend class. Absences result in zeros for any missed quizzes, exams, presentations or participation grades. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, you will receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals. Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 times in their entire college careers, excluding drops prior to the census date.
CLASS WEBSITE: AC Connect is utilized in this class as a grade book and e-mail system. There will be quizzes and other assignments to be completed through BlackBoard. I will post announcements, lecture and lab handouts, photos, and other important material via BlackBoard. The login for AC Connect is the same as with WebAdvisor. You will need to have access to a computer with internet access.
MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet may be requested from your instructor.
Grievance Procedure: If a student has 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 Melissa Bates on the Moore County Campus, the Biology Department Chairperson, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the college President, IN THAT ORDER.
Expectations: Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course. To succeed, each student must...
Attend all class meetings.
Set aside several hours each week to complete assignments and study for quizzes, tests, and lab practicals.
Read each chapter we cover in class. Skimming over the material before you watch the lecture video & then reading the chapter after the lecture will help you be successful.
Participate in lecture and lab by asking questions. You can email me or text me if you do not feel comfortable speaking in class.
Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior. I expect college-level work on each assignment you complete.
Complete all assignments when due. Late assignments are not accecpted.
Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor
Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor must be used to complete all online exams and the syllabus quiz!
Amarillo College now requires all online exams and quizzes to be completed using a web browser called Respondus Lockdown Browser. This browser functions similar to other web browsers; however, it prevents a student from opening up other programs, web pages, notes, files, etc during an exam or quiz. This helps to maintain academic honesty, even when students are participating through online and distance education courses.
You will be required to 1) download and install Respondus Lockdown Browser on your computer, and 2) only use Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor when you attempt quizzes and exams, including the Final Exam. If you try to start an exam or quiz using Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc, Blackboard will prevent you from starting the assessment until you navigate to the assessment using Respondus Lockdown Browser.
You can the download information once you log-in to Blackboard, and then click on “Student Tools” at the top right of your Blackboard page. Then, on the Student Tools page, you can find the Respondus Lockdown Browser information on the module on the left side of the screen. I have also posted some information on regarding Respondus Lockdown Browser in the Content folder.
Here is the Link explaining why you must use Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Here is the Link to Respondus Lockdown Browser download.
Here is the Link to Respondus Lockdown Browser installation tutorial.
You must also use Responds Monitor for each exam and quiz. This means you will need to set up your webcam and successfully initiate it for the software. The webcam will take a photo of you and use it to identify you throughout the test. You will also be required to use the webcam to do an environment check to show you have no books or notes around you before you start the exam or quiz. If you fail to do so, significant points will be reduced on your quiz or exam or you could even be given a zero! The webcam must be focused on you for the entirety of the exam. Leaving the area or changing the view of the camera can result in loss of points or even a zero for the exam. When taking an exam using Respondus, no part of the process is optional.
If you have ANY issues, errors, problems, or questions, please contact Amarillo College IT department as soon as possible!!! Contact your instructor about Respondus only if the AC IT Department is unable to resolve your problems or issues.
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