WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II COURSE OUTLINE/SYLLABUS SPRING, 2015

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1 WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II COURSE OUTLINE/SYLLABUS SPRING, 2015 INSTRUCTOR NAME: Dr. Bud Chew, Professor of Biology CONTACT INFO: Phone: Office: Room 1307 Office Hours: MW 12:30-2:30, F 1:30-2:30 COURSE NUMBER: Biology 2015/2016 CREDITS: 4 PREREQUISITE: Biology 1010 TRANSFERABILITY: REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND/OR MATERIALS: Keep this course outline for future transferability issues with other schools. Students planning to attend another school should check with that institution concerning transferability, since transferability is up to the discretion of each institution. Course materials can be found on the WWCC itunes U site: (This can also be accessed from a link in Campus Cruiser). Saladin. Anatomy and Physiology (7 th ed.). I strongly recommend the Connect Plus ebook system access code available at the college bookstore. If you d rather have the traditional text, you may order it through the bookstore. If you already have a different text, you may use it, but you MUST HAVE ACCESS TO CONNECT. Anatomy and Physiology Revealed (available online free of charge through Hay Library; also available through Connect) Recommended book: Borror. Dictionary of Word Roots and Combining Forms. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Covered topics include homeostasis, cells and tissues, blood, and the endocrine, lymphatic, immune, skeletal, muscular, digestive, and reproductive systems. Course Objectives & College-Wide Goals for Student Success: Listed below are this course s primary goals and the measure of successful completion of these goals. Some of the course goals also reinforce WWCC s Goals for Student Success: WWCC GOALS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS: Five major goals - WWCC has identified the following as goals for student success - Communicate Competently Information See Issues from Multiple Perspectives Solve Problems Develop Life Skills

2 Course Primary Learning Goals and integration of the Goals for Student Success: What students will learn in this class (Course Goals): Which WWCC Goals will be What skills will be measured (Course How the skills will be measured (Assessment): Demonstrate ability to communicate competently using the language of anatomy and physiology. Identify and properly use the fundamental tools of the science laboratory Know and understand the basic biological concepts related to anatomy and physiology addressed: Communicate Competently Solve Problems Information Develop Life Skills Solve problems Competencies): Preparation of lab reports in proper format apply statistical analyses interpret statistical analyses form testable hypotheses and predictions perform literature review identify and synthesize from multiple peer-reviewed sources use LabTutor and other hardware/soft ware packages to analyze and present data. Identify and implement the steps in the scientific method 2 Each student will prepare lab reports (including peer reviewed sources) and/or correctly answer quiz questions based on lab assignments. Each student will be participate in and be and be scored for competency in:! Laboratory skills! Attendance Each student will participate in and be scored based on competency in :! Laboratory skills

3 See issues from multiple perspectives Apply physiological principles to case studies, lab hypotheses, and biomedical problems.! Laboratory problems! Homework problems and flow diagram creation! Examinations on covered topics in anatomy and physiology. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, laboratory, discussion, group activities, audio visual materials. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Attendance Policy Attendance is expected at all labs and lectures, and students are responsible for all announcements and material presented. Attendance will be taken in lab, and 50 points will be deducted from the final course grade for each unexcused missed lab. Grading Policy Final grades will be determined as follows: 5 traditional exams: homeostasis, cells and tissues endocrine system blood and lymph; immune system bone and muscle systems digestive, reproductive systems and development total of all quizzes and assignments count as 1 exam Best exam pts Worst exam...82 pts Other 4 exams pts each, 668 pts total Total pts Grading Scale points = A 800 points = B 700 points = C 600 points = D Below 600 points = F Lab grades are S if 700 points or above, U otherwise. Rounding Policy Points will be calculated to 2 decimal places, and will not be rounded. 3

4 MAJOR UNITS OF STUDY OR SCHEDULE: Week Lecture Lab Week 1 Introduction; homeostasis no lab Week 2 homeostasis APR; appendicular skeleton; joints Week 3 homeostasis; cells and tissues hip and knee Week 4 exam 1; endocrine ankle Week 5 endocrine endocrine case study Week 6 endocrine; blood and lymph blood lab Week 7 exam 2; blood and lymph; shoulder and arm immunity Week 8 immunity thorax Week 9 exam 3; bone skull and face Week 10 bone Intro to LabTutor Week 11 muscle muscle (LabTutor) Week 12 muscle EMG (LabTutor) Week 13 muscle VO2 (LabTutor) Week 14 exam 4; digestion no lab (Thanksgiving) Week 15 digestion; reproduction and major organ anatomy (fetal pig) development Week 16 reproduction and development no lab (end of semester) Finals Week final exam INCOMPLETE POLICY: The grade of I (Incomplete) may be given after the mid-point of the course when unexpected circumstances, such as illness or military service, make it impossible for a student who is passing the course with a C or better at the mid-point of the course to complete the remaining work by the end of the semester. The purpose of an incomplete, therefore, is not to repeat the entire course but to complete no more than 50% of the work. It is the student s responsibility to initiate this process, but an Incomplete is assigned solely at the instructor s discretion. Check the College Catalog for the entire policy. APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR: One of the College s goals is to See Issues from Multiple Perspectives. Therefore, part of this class will involve hearing and reading perspectives different from your own. Everyone in class has a right to learn and express their views in a comfortable environment, so please be considerate of others' rights to hear, take notes or exams, express their ideas and participate in the class. College policy 5420A states that "the College can immediately suspend or dismiss a student for disciplinary reasons if the college considers the student's actions detrimental to its educational purposes." STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: It is the responsibility of the student who qualifies for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) who wishes to seek services, to contact Support, Disability, Counseling Center 4

5 (SDCC) each semester to apply for accommodations. The SDS Specialist can be reached at (307) , or via at The SDCC office is in Room 2012 within the Support, Disability, and Counseling Center. The SDCC office will provide regarding appropriate accommodations to the instructor of this course. CHANGES TO THE SYLLABUS: The above schedule and procedures in this syllabus/outline are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. Students will be notified of any changes. 5