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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
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
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BIOL-2401-022 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
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, 2018, Martini, Nath, and Bartholomew, Pearson
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat version, 13th ed, 2018, Pearson
Always bring books with you, pen or pencil, and anything you will need to take notes and complete your work.
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".
Cell phones and pagers are not prohibited; however, please be considerate of others. This means they should be on silent or vibrate mode. Please be courteous to those around you with regard to cell phones and pagers and do not disrupt class. If the call is an emergency please take the call outside of the classroom. No texting during class, no music devices (Ipods, etc.) can be used in class and head phones must be out of ears and out of sight. If your cell phone or pager goes off while we are taking a quiz, exam, or practical, you may receive a grade of zero on that test. Cell phones in the “silent or vibrate” modes are not considered to be in the off mode and the preceding sentence will apply to these phones.
Treat every one how you would want to be treated.
FOOD AND DRINK:
You may bring food and drink into both lecture and lab; however if you spill something, please clean up after yourself.
Science Testing Center RULES
1. I understand that if I cheat or attempt to cheat on any test I will receive an automatic “F” in the course.
2. I understand that cell phones, smart phones, or any other electronic devices are NOT allowed in the testing room at any
time for any reason. If we see any unapproved material or devices out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the
testing room, your test WILL be taken up immediately and may result in an “F” for the course.
3. Books, personal items, watches, phones/devices, drinks, and snacks must be placed on the bookshelf BEFORE you take
your test. Amarillo College is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items are better left at home or at another safe location.
4. I understand appointments are required to take a test and that tests will be taken outside of the class time, except the final exam.
5. I understand if I score below a 70 on any LECTURE exam, I must complete a mandatory tutoring session with my instructor
or the Science Academic Success Center before requesting the next exam (excluding lab practicals and the Final Exam.
6. I understand a PICTURE ID IS REQUIRED to take a test. An AC ID card is preferred, but we will accept a current driver’s license.
The virtual ID will no longer be accepted.
7. I understand that my testing session begins when the proctor: enters the password for online tests or hands me my paper test. After
I begin my test, I cannot leave the STC for any reason, even for bathroom breaks.
8. I understand that I must abide by the AC Student Code of Conduct while in the testing center.
9. Cell phones/Smart phones placed on the bookshelf must be turned OFF: not vibrate, silent or airplane mode.
10. If allowed by your instructor, Scratch paper and calculators are provided by the STC and must be turned in after you complete
your test. No personal scratch paper is allowed for testing. If your instructor allows a personal calculator, you must verify with the
proctor that the RAM memory is cleared BEFORE and AFTER your test.
11. The STC will not give any tests out later than 1.5 hours before closing. Please refer to center hours.
12. The STC staff will collect your test five (5) minutes prior to closing time.
13. Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on
campus.
14. Animals may not accompany students into the testing room except service animals.
15. All online exams must be taken using the Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Final grade determination: Grades are not curved under any circumstances.
90 - 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C
60 – 69% = D <60 = F
Regular and consistent attendance with textbook materials is necessary for satisfactory achievement.
LECTURE SCHEDULE:
DATES LESSON
Aug 22 - Sept 5 Intro, Chem., Cells, Histology (Ch.1-4)
Sept 7-28 Integument, Bone Tissue, Axial Skeleton (Ch. 5-7)
Oct 3-26 Appendicular skeleton, Articulations, Muscle tissue (Ch. 8-10)
Oct 31 - Nov 16 Muscular system, Neural tissue, Spinal cord/ nerves (Ch. 11-13)
Nov 21 - Dec 7 Brain/ Cranial nerves, SNS, ANS, Special Senses (Ch. 14-17)
*You are responsible for any material in the textbook whether I cover it in lecture or not. Make sure you are reading the chapters.
LECTURE TESTS
Sept 8-9 Test 1
Sept 29-30 Test 2
Oct 27, 28 Test 3
Nov 17-18 Test 4
Dec 8-9 Test 5
Lab Schedule
Date Chapter
Aug 22-24 Language of Anatomy, Microscope
Aug 29-31 Histology
Sept 5-7 Integument, Overview of Skeleton
Sept 12 Review
Sept 14 Practical 1
Sept 19-21 Axial Skeleton
Sept 26-28 Appendicular Skeleton
Oct 3-5 Articulations, Skeletal Muscle Microscope
Oct 10 Review
Oct 12 Practical 2
Oct 17-19 Fall Break
Oct 24 Muscle System: Head
Oct 26-Nov2 Muscle System: Chest, Abs, and Arm
Nov 7 Muscle System: Legs
Nov 9 Review
Nov 14 Practical 3
Nov 16-21 Nervous Tissue and Spinal Cord
Nov 23 Thanksgiving
Nov 28 - 30 Brain
Dec 5 Review
Dec 7 Practical 4
The best way to contact me will be through email.
maanderson@actx.edu
maanderson@amarillocollege.com
MSDS:
Material Safety Sheets (MSDS) are stored in the yellow storage cabinet.
SCIENCE ENRICHMENT CENTER:
The Science Enrichment Center is located in the Warren Hall, room 110. The hours are posted at the center and through the hallways. These hours are subject to change based on the availability of the monitors. When using the study center, please be sure that you log in and out on the computer located at the entrance of the study center. This is a good place to study models but not all models match the ones in lab. PLEASE BE NICE AND TREAT THOSE AROUND YOU AND THE WORKERS IN THE CENTER WITH RESPECT AT ALL TIMES! Students will be asked to leave if they do not follow the rules. Remember this is a privilege to help you get extra study time not a requirement of the biology department so please be patient if the hours are changed or if the center has to be closed due to an emergency. This will also be where tutoring will take place.
SCIENCE TESTING CENTER:
Warren Hall 112
All tests, excluding take-home exams and final exams, will be taken in the Science Testing Center during days scheduled by the teacher during normal Science Testing Center 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 Science Testing Center closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and it will be returned to you when you turn in your test. When using the Science Testing Center students will scan in and out with their Amarillo College student I.D.
Mandatory Tutoring:
Warren Hall 110
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 mandatory tutoring session in the Science Enrichment Center or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first schedule a tutoring time with the SEC by either calling (806 345-5536), online, or visiting (Warren Hall 110). 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. The first instance of mandatory tutoring will be for 60 minutes.
Free Drop-in:
Peer tutors are available at the Science Enrichment Center
Cheating:
Cheating will not be tolerated in any biology course at Amarillo College. You should understand that if you cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test you will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on your permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones*, copying a test or portion of a test, or leaving the Science Testing Center with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test.
You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file in the Science Testing Center.
*Please Note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!
CAMPUS POLICE:
For help, call Campus Police at 371-5163
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 Chairperson (Dr. Hobbs), the Dean of Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President (Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER
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