COURSE SYLLABUS. Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 2401 NONE

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL Lecture Lab Credit NONE Prerequisites This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated below. Prepared By Date Rita Daniel September 13, 2014 Course Instructor Reviewed By Date Troy Williamson September 15, 2014 Director, General Education

2 Course Syllabus Page 2 I. Instructor Information Name: Rita Daniel, BS; M Ed; DC Adjunct Instructor Office Hours: By appointment rita.daniel@tstc.edu Skype Office Hours By Appointment Department Chair: Troy Williamson (troy.williamson@tstc.edu) II. Class Time & Location This is an online class, and the entirety of the course content will be conducted through the Moodle learning management system. The Mid-term and Final Exam are proctored examination. III. Course Description & Introduction Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may be either integrated or specialized. IV. Learning Outcomes A. Describe the flow of information within the cell and between cells. B. Describe the regulation of cellular activities including communication, growth, division, metabolism and cellular energy production. C. Describe the four tissues that make up the human body and where they occur within each organ and organ system. D. Identify the components and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. E. Describe the importance of homeostasis, its parameters for the human and the mechanisms used by each of the studied body systems to maintain it. Describe how attempts to maintain homeostasis by individual body systems affect the other body systems and processes.

3 Course Syllabus Page 3 F. Demonstrate the correct use of widely accepted anatomical and physiological terminology. G. Demonstrate and apply the concept that anatomical structure and physiology (function) are complimentary. H. Apply the above knowledge to problem-solving situations. V. Core Curriculum Objectives The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has established six Core Curriculum Objectives which apply to general academic courses. These objectives are: 1) Critical Thinking Skills (including creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and the analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information); 2) Communication Skills (including the effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication); 3) Empirical and Quantitative Skills (including the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts, resulting in informed conclusions); 4) Teamwork (including the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal); 5) Social Responsibility (including intercultural competency, a knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities); and 6) Personal Responsibility (including the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making). In keeping with the guidelines established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, this course (BIOL 2401) will address the following Core Curriculum Objectives: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Empirical and Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork. VI. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy All assignments for each week of study should be completed by Sunday. Grades will be posted the following Thursday of each week; if grades cannot be posted by that time, for some unexpected reason, students will be notified. Course grades will be derived from assignments in the following categories: s 10 point per week Examinations (Mid-Term and Final) 100 points per exam

4 Course Syllabus Page 4 s Lab s 100 points each 100 points each Points Grade A B C D Below F Total Points All grades for assignments will be posted in the grade book each week and will be listed under the following categories: 1. s Maximum points - 10 points each 2. Homework Maximum points points each 3. Lab s Maximum points 100 each 4. Mid-term Examination Maximum points points (proctored exam) 5. Final Examination Maximum points 100 points (proctored exam) The Total points will be based upon the number of assignments completed during the class and may change from the 3140 points that is listed in the syllabus. How your final grade will be calculated: Your final grade will be calculated by dividing the total points earned in class (total points will be listed in the grade book) divided by the total possible points for the class. You will find this information listed at the bottom of your grade book next to Course Total. Weekly Grading Schedule All grades will be completed and posted each Thursday in the grade book. An announcement and will be send when the weekly grades have been completed. (If this schedule changes I will post an announcement). You are encouraged to check your grades each week and contact me immediately with questions. I reserve the right not to go back pass one week to answer questions about past grades. To review your grades each week, simply click on the Grades link located on the left side of your window!

5 Course Syllabus Page 5 VII. Textbook & Reference Materials The textbook for this course is: Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9th Edition Pearson Publishing ISBN The lab manual for this course is: Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology, 5 th Edition Pearson Publishing ISBN VIII. Additional Resources & Supplies Internet access will be required, since this is an online course. The entirety of the course content will be delivered through the college s Moodle learning management system. Additionally, students will need word-processing software (compatible with Microsoft Word) for the preparation of assignments. IX. Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct Regular involvement with the course content is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to read assigned content and participate in the exercises and assignments that accompany that material. Each week of study begins on Monday and ends at 11:55 (Central Time) the following Sunday. All assignments for each week of study should be submitted before the cut-off on Sunday night. s (not counting Mid-term and Final Exam) may be submitted one day late, and will receive a grade deduction of 20 points. No assignments will be accepted more than one day late. No late assignments will be accepted after the class has ended, at the conclusion of the semester. No make-up examinations will be allowed for the mid-term or final examinations. The Midterm and Final Exams are proctored examinations. X. Safety

6 Course Syllabus Page 6 There are no safety concerns which are specific to this course. Students should be aware of all campus safety procedures, as detailed in the Student Handbook, and should follow those procedures at all times. XI. Special Needs If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the ADA Coordinator so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations can be made. The counselor on your campus can assist you in this process. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the ADA Coordinator. For more information, call (325) or send an to amy.freeman@tstc.edu. XII. Course Schedule The following shows the topics to be covered during each week of the course. Adjustments may be made as required, and students will be given ample notice of any modifications to the course calendar and/or assignment due dates if such adjustments are needed. In addition to the assignments listed below, each week of study will include an online discussion forum, an assignment, and a laboratory assignment. Organization of the Body Week 1 1. The Human Body: An Orientation Lab Week 2 1. Chemistry Comes Alive Lab Week 3

7 Course Syllabus Page 7 1. Cells: The Living Units Lab Week 4 1. Tissue: The Living Fabric Lab Covering, Support and Movement of the Body... Week 5 1. The Integumentary System Lab Week 6 1. Bones and Skeletal Tissues Lab Week 7 1. The Skeleton System Lab Mid-term Examination A Proctored Examination Will cover the following: 1. The Human Body: An Orientation 2. Chemistry Comes Alive 3. Cells: The Living Units 4. Tissue: The Living Fabric

8 Course Syllabus Page 8 Week 8 5. The Integumentary System 6. Bones and Skeletal Tissue 7. The Skeleton System 1. Joints Lab Week 9 1. Muscles and Muscle Tissue Lab Week The Muscular System Lab Regulation and Integration of the Body... Week Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue Lab Week The Central Nervous System Week 13

9 Course Syllabus Page 9 1. The Peripheral Nervous System Lab Week The Autonomic Nervous System Lab Week 15 Final Examination A proctored examination Will cover the following: 1. Joints 2. Muscle and Muscle Tissue 3. The Muscular System 4. Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue 5. The Central Nervous System 6. The Peripheral Nervous System 7. The Autonomic Nervous System *Information may be changed by the instructor.

10 Course Syllabus Page 10 XIII. Instructor Credentials (CV) Rita Daniel Education Name of Institution Degree Earned Date Earned Life University Doctor of Chiropractic March 1987 Georgia State University Master of Education June 1979 Georgia State University Bachelor of Science August 1974 Certifications Name of Certification Date Expires Date Earned Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, State of Georgia December 2013 December 1989 Industry, Teaching or Training, and Other (examples: publications and memberships) Experience Relevant to the Course Description of Experience Related to the Course Dates Texas State Technical College West Texas, Abilene, TX Instructor for anatomy & physiology 2013-present Sage College Instructor for human biology 2013-present University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Instructor for anatomy & physiology 2012-present Sullivan University, Louisville, KY Instructor for microbiology, anatomy & physiology 2011-present Clarion University/Venango College, Clarion, PA Instructor for pathophysiology 2010-present Baptist Health Systems, San Antonio, TX Instructor for Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals 2008-present Independent Community College, Independence, KS Instructor for anatomy & physiology 2007-present Moultrie Technical College, Moultrie, GA Instructor for anatomy & physiology, nutrition Allen Schools, Kissimmee, FL Instructor for medical terminology & anatomy Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Instructor for anatomy & physiology, medical law & ethics Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ Instructor for pathophysiology, nutrition, microbiology Herzing College, Milwaukee, WI Instructor for anatomy & physiology