Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur 30 minutes before start of class and Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur 30 minutes after class; Virtual appt. as requested after hours.
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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
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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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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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-2401-006 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)
On Campus Course
TEXTBOOKS/REQUIRED MATERIALS: *Textbook & **Lab Manual
*Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 11th edition, 2018, Martini et al. Pearson publishing, ISBN 978-0-13-439602-6 (optional)
**Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version, 13th Ed. Marieb & Smith (required)
*Any version of the textbook is acceptable. Online access code not required if sold separately.
**If purchasing from the AC Bookstore, the 2401/2402 A&P Bundle Package contains a Lab Manual & Pearson digital e-textbook access code.
If you have a Lab Manual, but no textbook, there is a free OER e-text option which will work just fine (www.openstax.org)
**Lab Manual can also be rented from various online websites such as chegg.com
Regular available access to some type of technology hardware (ie desktop/laptop/chromebook/ipad/surface...to include all computers on campus as well)
Log into BB course 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.
Strong and reliable internet connectivity (WIFI) is a necessity and you should develop a back-up plan should the primary source fail unexpectedly (...how do I find WIFI near me...there's an APP for that...).
Some students have reported access issues to certain platforms with Chromebooks; consult IT dept. for access issues and concerns if using a Chromebook and you are unable to configure/download any necessary software.
Please visit the "Student Information on Technology Supported Learning" page for related digital and remote learning content.
PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THIS COURSE:
By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the identified learning objectives (LO's) with a minimum of 60 percent competency level, based on completion of assigned materials.
LO's are found at the beginning of chapter ppt's and on the opening page of each chapter in the textbook.
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".
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
There is much information to be covered during this 8 Week course. Therefore, the student should be prepared to attend every class and keep up with assignments and their due dates. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, zeros for assignments will continue to be given for non-submissions. You will most likely receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will only be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals on or before the withdrawal deadline (10/3). The date for which is available from the AC campus calendar.
Please make sure to fill out the required form & obtain my signature, to be formally withdrawn from the class. On the AC home page under Self Service click "AC Forms" scroll down to student section to locate "Academic Withdrawal Request" pdf.
There will be NO MAKE UPS on assignments, quizzes, or tests past the posted due dates. This is why there is a lowest grade drop function.
CHEATING: Do not give any indication of cheating. This involves performing "questionable" activities during exams, use of lecture/personal notes, cell phones, texting, smart watches, crib sheets, books, etc. Suspected cheating on any assessment will result in a zero for the grade and possible expulsion (removal) from the class.
SAFETY: The student will be expected to follow the safety rules and to notify the instructor immediately if any accident occurs. While the risk is minimized as much as possible, there is the potential for contact with electrical appliances, heating elements, sharp instruments, chemicals, and organic materials, some of which may be biohazards. Any student deemed to be jeopardizing the safety of others will be asked to leave.
FOOD/DRINK: Food and Drink consumption are restricted in the Lab Room during lab activities due to personal safety concerns. Beverage containers with spill proof lids/screw caps are acceptable in lecture rooms.
CELL PHONES: *Notify instructor if need arises to have it "on" otherwise should be silenced and out of plain sight.
Please show common courtesy to your fellow students and your instructor and either turn off phones, or place on “silent” mode during class. If you have a pressing need, please excuse yourself quietly and take care of it outside the room. No cells phones out in plain sight or audibly on. It is a sign of disrespect to be "on your phone" during periods of lecture and I will ask you to stop.
COURSE CONTENT & GRADING:
Weekly Lab Quiz/Mini-Practical (In Person) covering content specific to Lab discussion (Typically on Thursdays).
Weekly Lab Exercises from Lab Manual (submitted electronically to BB via DropBox).
Weekly Unit Tests (In Person) covering LEC and ppt content (Typically on Mondays).
Weighting of Grade Point Average:
60% lecture (40% on maximum of 7 unit tests, & 20% Cumulative Semester Final Exam)
35% lab (20% on lab quizzes/mini-practicals, 15% on various lab assignments)
5% Attendance
Any discrepancies in BB grading/gradebook must be brought to my attention within one week of posting for corrections.
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, should contact Disability Services (SSC 119, ph 371-5436) within the first two weeks of class.
Any Tech Supported portion will require that you be self-motivated and have a designated study structure.
It is expected that you will attend the classroom lecture/lab session live, in person, as no recording/live stream/Zoom will be available (follow schedule in BB if absent).
Where to Begin:
Review the calendar at the beginning of the course, and try to outline a realistic schedule for yourself, which fits into your weekly schedule. It is more critical than ever that YOU take on the responsibility of managing assignments according to the schedule.
Science courses in general require at least 3 hours of study for every hour spent “in class”. Some students require more, some less, but the point here is that you need to be prepared to spend some additional time outside of class on the material in this course!
Suggestions for each unit:
At the beginning of each week/chapter, review the content as posted on Blackboard. Guidelines include the following:
Read the chapter content from the textbook; look up words you don't know the meaning of and write down their definitions.
Look for content videos (YouTube) on topics which need further comprehension.
Complete the weeks lab exercise(s) in the lab manual. Submit those assignments by due dates.
Review the questions on the study guide at end of chapter to prepare for assessments.
Review material for practicals & tests (Tutoring center is available & I have office hours to assist in clarification).
Review content areas/topics where you performed poorly on quizzes and unit tests.
Be Prepared for Unit Tests, as these account for about 40% of total course grade.
Other considerations to increase your success in the course:
Know specific diagrams/images that are included in the handouts, readings, and PPT’s, which I explicitly identify as relevant.
Make sure you can label those diagrams correctly and you understand them fully.
Form a “study group” with fellow students. You can use online chats, face-to-face meetings, internal emails or discussion threads to communicate with members of the study group. Utilize the Underground basement of Ware or common areas in science lab building.
Schedule study time away from distractions to get the most out of your time (only study in increments of 30 minutes at a time).
Students should log into the course and check email at least twice daily
Complete course assignments weekly as designated by calendar in BB.
Expect to spend several additional hours per week on course content OUTSIDE of scheduled class times.
You are expected to complete practicals and tests without the use of notes, textbook or other materials. Cheating may give you a better grade, but it does not serve you in the end…….after all, learning the material is in your best interest and is the point of this course!
For detailed information as to what constitutes cheating and plagiarism, see Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Lecture Grade: 60% of overall course grade.
Unit Tests: [Unit Test review material is available in LEC Content Folder (ie. study suggestions for each unit test)]. Maximum of 75 questions, primarily MC format. Up to 7 unit tests comprise 40% of course grade. (*Lowest unit test score will be dropped). Most all unit tests will be administered during class time on Mondays using traditional paper tests.
*If you make less than a 70 on any unit test, you are required to obtain tutoring from the SASC (Science Academic Success Center). Tutoring can be obtained Remote/In Person and needs to be scheduled in advance (spots fill up fast, so book early). The SASC website has online scheduling/reservations for booking. You may also schedule a study session with instructor prior to taking the next test. You will not be allowed to take the next test until after verification that you have received tutoring.
Final Exam: *A comprehensive/cumulative exam. A review will be made available just prior to end of term. Proctored, timed, & maximum of 150 MC questions. Delivery via traditional paper format. Comprises up to 20% of course grade. The final exam will be conducted during week 8 as posted in the Amarillo College Master Calendar.
Laboratory Grade: 35% of overall course grade.
Laboratory quizzes/mini-practicals will only be available in person during lab hour, typically every Thursday (drop lowest).
Laboratory assignments submitted online (e.g. Lab Manual Exercises, Labster, Case Studies) (drop lowest). Labs will be conducted in person on campus.
Attendance Grade: 5% of overall course grade.
Daily attendance will be taken for both lecture and lab. The grade will simply be the number of days in attendance out of total.
Standard Grading will be utilized:
A = 89.5 – 100
B = 79.5 – 89
C = 69.5 – 79
D = 59.5 – 69
F = Below 59.5
*Final Grades are not curved (Hence the multiple categories of *drop grades).
**There are no extra credit options or assignments (Track your **Grade Progress and Prepare accordingly throughout the 8 weeks).
***At the start of Week 3, I will "Turn-On" the drop lowest grade in each of the respective categories. The AVG depicted in "My Grades" will be accurate and up to date with the submission and grading of assignments. This way, you will always know where you stand, academically.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, as such, daily attendance sign ins will be utilized to grade attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to attend class, to sign in every time, and to make it a priority.
There is much information to be covered during the semester; therefore, the student should be prepared to attend class regularly and keep up with the assignments. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, you will most likely receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals on or before the withdrawal date, 10/3 (see calendar).
There will be NO MAKE UPS on missed assignments, quizzes, or unit tests past the posted deadline. Please do not ask (this is why lowest grades are dropped within each of the categories). This includes extended sicknesses, quarantines, and COVID19 related issues. Schedule appointments around class times.
Science Testing Center & Science Academic Success Center: WARREN HALL 112
Unit Tests will be taken during class time on Mondays.
MANDATORY TUTORING & DEPARTMENT POLICY: WARREN HALL 110
In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any unit test (excluding the Final Exam) must complete a mandatory tutoring session with an SASC tutor. Mandatory tutoring requires that students must schedule a tutoring time with the SASC by either calling (806 345-5536), going to the online scheduling portal, or visiting Warren Hall 110. My recommendation would be to review the material on the next test.
The center will do its best to accommodate a students' schedule within the hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly. Upon arrival at the SASC, students must inform staff that they are required to take mandatory tutoring. The first instance of mandatory tutoring will be for 30 minutes. Subsequent instances of mandatory tutoring will be for 60 minutes.
IMPORTANT DATES: 8 week course 8/21/2023 - 10/13/2023
Classes Begin: Monday, 8/21/2023
Census Day: Monday, 8/28/2023
Labor Day: No Class/Campus Closed 9/4
Last Day To Withdraw: Tuesday, 10/3/2023
Final Exam: Week 8 10/12/2023
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to attend class.
*Reserve the right to change/amend the course syllabus at any time. A more detailed calendar will be available in BB course/content.
| 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I - FALL I 2023 | |||
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Content |
Assignments: L:Lab T:Unit Test |
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| Week 1 |
Unit 1A Ch. 1&2 |
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1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8 2.2 - 2.14 |
L: Lab Week 1 assignment- Lab Manual EX. Lab Quiz/mini-practical T: Unit 1A |
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| Week 2 |
Unit 1B Ch. 3&4 |
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3.1-3.10 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 |
L: Lab Week 2 assignment - Lab Manual EX. Lab Quiz/mini-practical T: Unit 1B |
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| Week 3 |
Unit 2A Ch. 5 |
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5.3-5.10 |
L: Lab Week 3 assignment - Lab Manual EX. T: Unit 2A |
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| Week 4 |
Unit 2B Ch. 6,7,8,& 9 |
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6.1-6.10 7.1-7.7 8.1-8.5 9.1-9.8 |
L: Lab Week 4 assignment- Lab Manual EX. Lab Quiz/mini-practical T: Unit 2B |
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| Week 5 |
Unit 2C Ch. 10&11 |
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10.1-10.10 11.3-11.7 |
L: Lab Week 5 assignment - Lab Manual Ex. Lab Quiz/mini-practical T: Unit 2C |
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| Week 6 |
Unit 3A Ch. 12&13 |
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12.1-12.8 13.1-13.7 |
L: Lab Week 6 assignment - Lab Manual EX. T: Unit 3A |
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| Week 7 |
Unit 3B Ch. 14&15 |
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14.1-14.9 15.1-15.3 |
L: Lab Week 7 assignment- Lab Manual EX. Lab Quiz/mini-practical T: Unit 3B |
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| Week 8 |
*Unit 3C Ch. 16&17 |
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*Time Permitting |
16.1-16.10 17.1-17.6 |
L: *Lab Week 8 assignment T: *Unit 3C |
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| Final Exam | Comprehensive Final 10/12; Tentative Date | ||
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Department Chair (Dr. Hobbs), Dean of STEM (Edie Carter), Vice-president of Academic Affairs (Dr. Clunis), then the AC College President, (Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart) IN THAT ORDER.
*Reserve the right to amend this syllabus at any time during the semester.
Weather Closing Policy:
If Amarillo College campuses are closed because of inclement weather, an official announcement will be made through all local television stations and KGNC radio. The message will also be posted on the college website and a recorded message on the College’s main telephone number (806) 371-5000. I will also post an "Announcement" in BB course.
Morning closings will be announced by 6:30 a.m. Decision's to close or change afternoon/evening classes will be made by 3:00 p.m. If a decision to cancel classes or close a campus is made during the day, students will be notified through the media and AC website. Additionally, I will send out an "Announcement" in the BB course. If no announcement is made, the College is open as normally scheduled.
*Please listen closely to weather announcements as one campus may be closed while others remain open.
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