BIOL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I COURSE SYLLABUS

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1 BIOL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I COURSE SYLLABUS PROFESSOR: Dr. Robert Ziegler B.S., D.C. CLASSROOM/LABORATORY: Burns Hall 1330 PROFESSOR S OFFICE/HOURS: Burns Hall Set Appointment with Professor PROFESSOR S OFFICE/CELL PHONES: (O) (C) PROFESSOR S rziegler@nwacc.edu CLASS MEETING DAYS/TIMES: MW/ 12:00 2:50 (lecture/lab) Room #1330 CRN: SECTION: 10 Course Description: This is the first of two courses in Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Topics covered include an overview of body organization, tissues, the integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Three hours lecture and three hours lab weekly. Prerequisite: BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I (or its equivalent) with a grade of C or better or successful completion of Introduction to Life Science (BIOL 0112). This prerequisite may be waived by scoring 23 or higher on the Biological Concepts Proficiency test. The BCP test may be taken in the NWACC Testing Center. Credit hours/contact hours/load hours: 4/6/5 Target Audience/Transferability: Designed for students majoring in health occupations, this course introduces the structure and function of the human body. Successful completion of the course should prepare students for successful further study in the medical and allied health fields. BIOL2214 will transfer to the University of Arkansas only if transferred with BIOL2224 also. Always check with the transfer institution to verify how courses will be accepted. Required Text/Laboratory Manual/Course Materials: 1. Martini, F.; Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 9 th Ed./12; ISBN Marieb, E. & Mitchell, S.; Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual 10 th Ed./11; ISBN ScanTron Forms 882 must submit 10 (with name/class/section), to professor by 08/29/11 4. Pencils (#2 lead) please bring to every class Recommended Course Materials: 1. Martini, F.; Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide 9 th Ed./12; ISBN

2 Student Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, you should be able to: 1. Recall and apply facts, vocabulary, and relationships consistent with courses taught nationally for: the introductory concepts for anatomy and physiology and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. 2. Use scientific reasoning to comprehend, evaluate, and solve problems pertaining to course content. 3. Locate and use information sources to further their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and health. 4. Identify select anatomical structures on laboratory specimens. Course Objectives: 1. Demonstrate proper anatomical and physiological terminology consistent with the healthcare professions. 2. Give each student a working knowledge of human structure for a basis of future course work. 3. Utilize the scientific methodology to evaluate and resolve problems in a medical situation. 4. To achieve a functional capacity to utilize information systems to further the student s knowledge of anatomy and physiology. 5. Apply the concepts gained in this course to the everyday life and future of the student. 6. Stimulate a desire to continue on a path to improve human life through healthcare. Methods of Instruction: The course is scheduled to meet for 3 hours a week for laboratory and, as necessary, lecture. Students should read the textbook and utilize the online resources in preparation for the corresponding class. Laboratory time will provide hands-on activities in the organ systems presented in the online portion of the class. We will examine microscope slides of tissues, models of the human body and various anatomical components, and we will also dissect rats, cats, and other specimen. Proctored lecture and laboratory examinations given in class will assess your knowledge of the material. Topics to be Covered: UNITS: LECTURE TOPICS: CHAPTERS: Unit 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology; Chemical, Cellular, and Tissue Levels of Organization; Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Integumentary System Unit 2 Skeletal System Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 Unit 3 Muscular System Chapters 10, 11 Unit 4 Nervous System Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Unit 5 Endocrine System Chapter 18 UNITS: LABORATORY TOPICS: LAB MANUAL EXERCISES: Unit 1 Intro to Anatomy and Physiology; Chemical, Cellular, and Tissues; Integumentary System Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6A, 7 Unit 2 Skeletal System Ex. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Unit 3 Muscular System Ex. 14, 15 Unit 4 Nervous System Ex. 17, 19, Unit 5 Endocrine System To be provided

3 Academic Assessment: You will be evaluated by several methods, including homework assignments, lecture examinations, laboratory examinations, quizzes, attendance, and a term project. These evaluative procedures are intended to keep you engaged in the material and expose you to the material in several different ways. ASSESSMENT ITEMS: QUANTITY/POINTS: POINTS POSSIBLE: Quizzes 10 points each 100 Homework 20 points each 100 Lecture Exams 100 points each 500 Laboratory Exams 100 points each 300 TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 1,000 Grading Policy: The grading scale will be a standard ten percentile based on the students cumulative points versus the total points possible for the course. There will be no extra credit and grading will NOT be done on a curve. Scores will be rounded up to the nearest whole number if 0.5 or higher (e.g., 89.5% will be rounded to 90%). Grading Scale: Assignments: LETTER GRADE: PERCENTILES: A 100% - 90% B 89% - 80% C 79% - 70% D 69% - 60% F < 60% All assignments are given to further learning and understanding. These tasks are expected to be completed in full and on time. Failure to complete assignments can severely lower your overall grade. All assignments are designed to help you prepare for examinations and must be done in a timely manner. The final grade for late assignments submitted within 1 week of the submission deadline will be docked by 10%. Assignments that are more than 1 week late will not be accepted unless an unforeseen emergency (e.g., illness, death in family) interfered with your ability to complete the assignment on time. Late submission must be arranged as soon as possible with the professor, at which time you must provide the professor with documentation of said emergency. NOTE: all assignments must be submitted electronically from the student s NWACC account to the instructor s NWACC account or via Blackboard. The instructor will reserve the right to submit the student s work to a service that electronically checks for evidence of plagiarism (e.g., Turn-It-In.com). Make-up Policy: You are permitted to make up only one exam lecture or lab, but not both. Make-up lecture exams must be arranged with the professor and will be taken in the NWACC Testing Center or as otherwise arranged with the professor. The Testing Center requires that you make an appointment directly with their staff and you will also need to notify the professor at least two days in advance of the scheduled date/time of your appointment. Make-up lab exams will be scheduled with the professor. The missed exam must be made up within 1 week of the missed class meeting or by special arrangement with the professor in the case of extenuating circumstances. Materials covered in class must be gathered by the student from other classmates. Handouts can be requested from the professor.

4 Attendance: Attendance is required. In order for you to master the information at the level necessary, you will need to be at every class. You will also need to be prepared for class by reading the appropriate chapter(s) before the lecture. The concepts discussed during this course are quite complex, so your efforts will be needed both inside class time and outside class time in order to truly grasp the concepts (Formula for Success = minimum of 2 hours of study spent outside of class for every 1 hour spent inside class [i.e., 12 hours of outside study + 6 hours in class = 18 hours per week devoted to this class]). Excused absences will be allowed, but will require you to notify the professor via or telephone in advance when possible. In addition, documentation (e.g., doctor s note, etc.) should be submitted upon your return to class and any assignments or examinations missed must be made up in advance when possible or, in the case of an unforeseen illness or emergency, within 1 week of your return to class via arrangement with the professor. Emergencies and illnesses will be understood, but please arrange doctor and dentist appointments around your class schedule. The most important thing to remember if you are going to miss a class, please contact the professor as far in advance as possible or as soon as possible in the case of an unforeseen emergency. Student s Expectations of Professor: 1. I will respond to your s within 24 hours from Monday to Friday. I may not be checking over the weekends. Make sure to me through the course as opposed to the regular campus system. 2. I will grade and report scores of exams within one week and other assignments (homework, etc.) within two weeks at the latest. Professor s Expectations of Students: 1. Know how to use Blackboard and other computer skills necessary. 2. Have reliable access to a computer and internet connection. Computer or internet failure is not a valid excuse for late assignments. 3. Come to all scheduled classes and stay and participate for the entire class. 4. Submit all assignments online in the designated way and format. 5. Participate in all labs and dissections. 6. Check your course announcements and regularly. Classroom Policies: 1. No FOOD OR DRINK in the classroom. 2. Cell phones must be turned off or set on vibrate/silent mode only during class time. 3. No texting allowed during class time. 4. Recording devices are allowed during lecture only. 5. Cheating or plagiarism will NOT be tolerated and will be reported and managed as per the Academic Dishonesty and Student Conduct Code as outlined in the NWACC Catalog. 6. All information will be announced in class or via , so please check frequently. 7. Please contact the professor if you have any questions or concerns. ADA Statement for Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability or medical concern that you feel may impact your access to or progress in this course, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC works with students and faculty collaboratively to coordinate reasonable academic accommodations for students. Once your registration with the DRC is complete, you should contact me privately to discuss your Accommodation Letter. The DRC is located in Room 114 on the first floor of the Student Center. For more information, please (preferred) disability@nwacc.edu or call the main office at (479)

5 Inclement Weather Policy: Please follow the official NWACC policy for class cancellations. Notification are generally announced at approximately 6:00 a.m. (or later if the weather event occurs when the school day is already in progress) via the NWACC website homepage, local media stations, the college telephone hotline (call ), or NWACC s Emergency Text Notification (a service available by sign-up under the Alert:me Emergency Alert System link under the Current Students tab on the site). At times, excessive snow days or other unexpected events may result in class cancellations. Be advised that these missed classes are not vacation days ; all students will be expected to continue with the assignments. You will be contacted via your established class communication channels with instructions. Exceptions and allowances may be made for exceptional circumstances. Communication: All written communication should occur through Blackboard (preferred) NWACC accounts, or My NWACC Connection. Students may also contact the professor via phone or by visiting the professor during office hours or by appointment. Academic Honesty and Student Conduct: The professor will use the Academic Dishonesty & Student Conduct Code provided in the NWACC Catalog. Location of Fire Alarms/Fire Extinguishers/Severe Weather Shelters: Fire alarms are located by each stairway and an extinguisher is located at the west end of the hall by the stairwell and between the restrooms. Severe weather shelters designated as such by signage and include rest rooms, stairwells, and interior rooms. Avoid exterior walls and areas with windows during severe weather. Emergency situations will be communicated when possible via the NWACC Alert:me Emergency Alert System and the campus Wireless Emergency Notification System visual boards and/or speakers located in public areas, hallways, classrooms, and meeting rooms throughout the campus. Please follow the instructions provided by these notification systems and/or NWACC personnel. Campus Violence: If you are in a building when such an incident occurs: seek shelter, lock and barricade the doors, turn off lights, close blinds and block windows, avoid being in proximity to doors and windows, turn off radios, and silence cell phones. Keep calm, quiet, and out of sight. Withdrawal from the Course: Students who wish to withdraw from the course should do so officially with the registrar s office in accordance with the dates and policies provided in the NWACC Catalog. Students who fail to do so will receive an F on the final grade report. Laboratory Behavior: Safety is of the utmost importance. Follow the safety guidelines that have been given to you at all times and report any incident to the professor immediately. Cleanliness is also of the utmost importance. Clean your work areas before class begins and after laboratory sessions. Put equipment, supplies, and materials neatly and carefully into the proper locations. Discard materials as instructed.

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7 DATE-DAY: 01/18/2012-W BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 1 Course Outline Schedule TOPICS / TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS: Introduction / Chemistry / Cytology (Ch. 1, 2, 3) LAB EXERCISES: Lab Safety Training / Ex. 1, 2 01/23/2012-M Tissues /Integumentary (Ch. 4, 5) Ex. 3, 4, Rat Dissection 01/25/2012-W Tissues /Integumentary (Ch. 4, 5) Rat Dissection, Ex. 6A, 7 EXAMS / ASSIGNMENTS DUE: Student Information Form / BCPT Syllabus Statement (see next page) / Quiz 1 Scantron Forms (10) / Quizzes 2, 3 / Introduction HW1 Unit 1 Lecture Exam / Unit 1 Lab Exam 01/30/2012-M Unit 1 Use time after exams to learn (Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) bones (Ex. 10) 02/01/2012-W Ch. 6, 7 02/06/2012-M Osseous Tissue & Structure / Axial Skeleton (Ch. 6, 7) Ex. 9, 10 Quiz 4 02/08/2012-W Osseous Tissue & Structure / Axial Skeleton (Ch. 6, 7) Ex. 9, 10 Quiz 5 02/13/2012-M Appendicular Skeleton / Articulations (Ch.8, 9) Ex. 11, 12, 13 Quizzes 6, 7 02/15/2012-W Appendicular Skeleton / Articulations (Ch.8, 9) Ex. 11, 12, 13 Skeletal System HW2 02/20/2012-M Unit 2 Use time after exams to learn Unit 2 Lecture Exam / (Ch. 6, 7, 8, 9) muscles (Ex. 15) Unit 2 Lab Exam 02/22/2012-W Muscle Tissue / Muscle System (Ch. 10, 11) Ex. 14, 15 Quiz 8 02/27/2012-M Muscle Tissue / Muscle System (Ch. 10, 11) Ex. 14, 15 Quiz 9 02/29/2012-W Muscle System (Ch. 11) Ex. 15 Quiz 10 03/05/2012-M Muscle System (Ch. 11) Ex. 15 Quiz 11 03/07/2012-W Muscle System (Ch. 11) Ex. 15 Muscular System HW3 03/12/20/12-M Unit 3 (Ch. 10, 11) Learn brain & cranial nerves after exams (Ex. 19) Unit 3 Lecture Exam / Unit 3 Lab Exam 03/14/2012-W Neural Tissue / Brain & Cranial Nerves (Ch. 12, 14) Quiz 12 03/19/2012-M SPRING BRAKE NO CLASS Quiz 13 03/21/2012-W SPRING BRAKE NO CLASS Quiz 14 03/26/2012-M Neural Tissue / Brain & Cranial Nerves (Ch. 12, 14) Ex. 17, 19 Quiz 15 03/28/2012-W Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves & Spinal Reflexes (Ch. 13) Ex. 21, 22 04/02/2012-M Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves & Spinal Reflexes (Ch. 13) Ex. 21, 22 04/04/2012-W Neural Integration I & II 04/09/2012-M Neural Integration I & II / Ex. 23, 24, 25, 26 Special Senses (Ch. 15, 16, 17) Nervous System HW4 04/11/2012-W Special Senses (Ch. 17) Ex. 24, 25, 26, 27 04/16/2012-M Unit 4 (Ch. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) Study endocrine system Unit 4 Lecture Exam / after exams (Ex. 27) Unit 4 Lab Exam 04/18/2012-W Endocrine (Ch. 18) Endocrine Anatomy To Be Provided 04/23/2012-M Endocrine (Ch. 18) 04/25/2012-W Endocrine (Ch. 18) 04/30/2012-M Endocrine (Ch. 18) 05/02/2012-W Endocrine (Ch. 18) Endocrine (Ch. 18) Final Exam 05/07/2012-M Final Examination 12:00-2:00pm Semi -comprehensive (focuses on endocrine, but asks big picture items about interrelationships among all systems) 1 This is a suggested outline and subject to change as necessary. Endocrine Chart HW5 Final Examination

8 BIOL Anatomy & Physiology I Syllabus Statement Instructions: Please print this page, put your printed name, signature, and date on the indicated lines below the statement. Bring the completed form with you to the first or second class period and submit it to the professor. I have reviewed the syllabus for this class with my professor. I have been given the opportunity to ask questions for clarification about the syllabus. I agree to abide by all policies as outlined by the syllabus. I understand that the professor reserves the right to make any changes in this syllabus as necessary (e.g., due to extended inclement weather, illness outbreaks, etc.) and that it is my responsibility to be informed of any changes that are implemented to these policies, assignment/assessment dates, assessment or grading. Name (Printed) Signature Date