HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (BIOL. 213) LECTURE SYLLABUS, Spring, 2011 Instructor: Dr. Vonnie D.C. Shields, Office- Smith 345, ext. (410-704-3130) vshields@towson.edu Office hours: Mond. 4-5 p.m (Smith 375), Tues. 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Smith 345 or 363 or by appointment) Lectures held in Smith Hall Rm. 359 (M, W, F 11a.m.-11:50 a.m.) Course web site: http://bbweb.towson.edu (BIOL 213 001 002- SP11) Week Beginning Jan. 31 Lecture Topic Course introduction, embryonic development, histologyepithelial Chapter(s) 29; (*2) Feb. 7 Histology- epithelial, glands, connective 4; (*3) Feb. 14 Connective, muscle and neural tissues (overview); integument 4; (*3) Feb. 21 Integument, bone histology, development, repair, articulations (covered in lab) EXAM 1 (Wednesday, February 23) 5, 6 (*4, 5, 8) Feb. 28 Nervous system (organization and histology) 6, 9 (*9) Mar. 7 Neurophysiology 12 (*9) Mar. 14 Neurophysiology 12 (*9) Mar. 20-27 Spring break (no classes) Mar. 28 Neurophysiology; EXAM 2 (Wednesday, March 30) 12 (*9)
April 4 Spinal cord, reflexes; somatic nervous system 12 (*10, 12) April 11 Somatic nervous system; autonomic nervous system 13(*12, 13) April 18 Autonomic nervous system; special senses 15 (*13, 14) April 25 Muscle organization; EXAM 3 (Wednesday, April 27) 16 (*15) May 2 Muscle physiology 17, 10, (*15) May 9 May 16 Muscle physiology; EXAM 4 (Friday, May 13) Review 10 (*15) OPTIONAL FINAL EXAM (Wednesday, May 18; 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Rm. 265; comprehensive) Course Objectives: Biology 213 (Anatomy and Physiology I) is the first of a two-part course about the structure and function of the human body. At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in understanding topics, such as embryonic development, tissue levels of organization, integumentary system, axial and appendicular skeletons, articulations, nervous system, and muscular system. The student will be provided with a foundation for later studies in healthcare, exercise physiology, and other fields related to health and fitness. Learning Outcomes The main objectives of this course are to: provide students with a foundation for later study in health care, exercise physiology, and other fields related to health and fitness. demonstrate an understanding of each physiological system and its role in the maintenance of homeostasis. demonstrate competency using laboratory equipment to assess various physiological parameters. interpret results from laboratory experiments. use critical thinking to solve physiological problems. Texts and Software: Lecture: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Martini, F. H. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J. Eighth Edition. Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I; Shields, Vonnie D.C.; Pearson Education, Inc., Benjamin Cummings, 2010 (ISBN 13: 978-0-558-58434-4) (optional). If you prefer not to purchase this book, it will be available to you electronically, however you will be responsible for handing in a filled-in hard copy of the book to receive points (see point allocation for course, below).
Laboratory: Anatomy and Physiology I and II Laboratory Manual, Sinclair, C.S., Kendall Hunt Publishing. Software (for laboratory): Anatomy and Physiology Revealed software, McGraw-Hill. This cadaver dissection software is a required purchase for this course. You must have your own copy of the software in order to review the material outside of laboratory or extra study session time. Copies of this software are available in the bookstore or you can gain acquire an online access code by visiting http://www.aprevealed.com and follow these instructions: 1) Click Sign In/Register at the top of the page 2) Click Register as a student on the right side of the page and follow the instructions. 3) Click Buy Online on the right side of the page. The cost is $35. In this software you will find beautiful cadaver dissection images, animations, self-quizzing and more tools to assist you in this course. Course On-Line: Syllabi and additional notes and diagrams will be posted online on Blackboard (Biol. 213F) Test Sheets: You will need to purchase 5 Pearson NCS Test Forms, 50/W, Form #95677 for the exams. These are available at the Towson University bookstore. You will receive 5 bonus points if you turn them into me by February 7 th (no exceptions). If you turn your forms in after Feb. 7 th, you will receive no bonus points, (no exceptions), but you must turn in all forms to me by Feb. 11 th in order to write the first lecture exam on Feb. 23 rd. Cheating Policy: Anyone caught cheating will receive the grade of "0" on the exam in question and forfeits the privilege of erasing that grade. Academic Affairs will also be notified and a letter documenting the incident will be placed on permanent record. Student Conduct: In fairness to everyone enrolled in this course, it is critical that the best possible learning atmosphere be maintained in both the classroom and laboratory. Please enjoy your experience in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and get the most benefit from the course you can. At all times, however, be respectful of the rights and feelings of others. Boisterous or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. THE USE OF CELL PHONES IS PROHIBITED DURING LABS AND EXAMS. DO NOT ARRIVE LATE TO LECTURES OR EXAMS. Grading: Grading will be based upon scores earned on the four lecture exams (optional final exam points included), completion of lecture book, and three laboratory exams (see lab schedule). Maximum Points Possible Grading Scale First lecture exam 100 A = 92-100% Second lecture exam 100 A- = 89-91.9 Third lecture exam 100 B+ = 86-88.9 Fourth lecture exam 100 B = 82-85.9% Optional final exam *100 B- = 79-81.9
First laboratory exam 70 C+ = 76-78.9 Second laboratory exam 70 C = 70-75.9% Third laboratory exam 70 D+ = 66-69.9 Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I* (turn in) 10 D = 60-65.9 -can be book, printed out version of book, or digital format F = <60% Total points 620 At the conclusion of the course, each student s total point accumulation will be determined and converted to a percentage by comparison with the maximum total points possible (620). Optional final exam: The final exam is optional. It is a cumulative exam and will cover material from the entire course. You must let me know by May 3 rd if you plan to write the optional final exam, which is scheduled for May 18 th. Please note that if you receive a grade on the optional final exam that is lower than that obtained on a previous lecture exam, this will not be counted toward the final course grade. If the grade on the optional final is higher than that obtained on a previous lecture exam, this grade will replace it. ** Prior to writing Exam 4 (if you choose not to write the optional final exam), you will be required to hand in some version of the Shields Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I. I will evaluate your book and assign you a grade (0-10 points). Grading will be based on how thorough you have been in filling in the required information, in addition to writing additional notes, etc. Please note that you can pick up your graded lecture book upon request. Quizzes: There will be quizzes given during the lecture periods. These quizzes will count as extra bonus points. If you are late or not present for any of the quizzes, no make ups will be given. Make-up Policy For Missed Lecture Exams: If the student has a valid excuse that is justifiable within Towson University policy guidelines (i.e. medical, death of immediate family member) as to why he/she cannot write the exam, the student will be allowed to write a make-up exam during the week of final exams. The student must notify me within 24 hours after missing the exam (telephone, voicemail, e-mail) and provide me with a copy of valid documentation within 2 days of missing the exam. H1N1 Influenza Policy Statement: Students should not attend classes or other university events from the onset of flu-like symptoms until at least 24 hours after the fever subsides without the use of fever reducing medications. Such absences will be considered excused absences; however, students are responsible for the material covered during the period of their absence. The student must notify me within 24 hours after missing the exam (telephone, voicemail, e-mail). You are strongly encouraged to attend every lecture. Students who miss lecture regularly usually fail the course. If you cannot attend lecture regularly, you should drop the course before the end of the add/drop period (Thursday, February 3). See laboratory syllabus for details concerning laboratory expectations.
Note for students planning to take Biology 214 (Human Anatomy and Physiology II)- Academic departments at Towson University are responsible for imposing and enforcing prerequisites for courses within their curricula. In the Department of Biological Sciences, the prerequisite for Biology 214 is Biology 213. Only students who have successfully completed the prerequisite (or its equivalent) with a grade of C or better will be allowed to enroll in Biology 214. If you register without meeting the prerequisite requirements, you will be removed from the class by the departmental office either between the fall and spring semesters or during the summer. Although you will be notified of this in writing, you will have to re-register for the appropriate prerequisite and you will NOT be given a priority status. The responsibility of registering to re-take the course will be your own responsibility. LABORATORY SCHEDULE, Spring, 2011 Section 001 M 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Section 002 Tu 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Labs held in Smith Hall Rm. 375 Week Starting Jan. 31 Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Topic Anatomical terms, body cavities, and membranes, start axial skeleton (APR) Finish axial skeleton, sinuses, sutures, fontanels, histology (APR) Appendicular skeleton (upper extremity) (APR) Appendicular skeleton (lower extremity), articulations (APR) Feb. 28 EXAM 1 Mar. 7 Mar. 14 Mar. 20-27 Mar. 28 Apr. 4 Apr. 11 Nervous system, brain* (APR) Brain* (cont d), cranial nerves, spinal cord (APR) Spring break; no labs this week Special senses: eye* and ear (APR) EXAM 2 (does not include material covered for exam 1) Muscular system of human* (charts/models) (muscles of face, head, neck, shoulder, arm, forearm, hand)
(APR) Apr. 18 Apr. 25 May 2 Muscular system of human* (charts/models) (muscles of trunk, hip, thigh, leg, foot) (APR) Electromyography (Biopac) EXAM 3 (does not include material covered for exams 1 or 2) * indicates that you will be responsible for studying images pertaining to this topic on the software program, Anatomy & Physiology Revealed, which is loaded on laptop computers for your use during regular laboratory sessions, as well as during additional study sessions held outside of regular laboratory sessions. First lab exam: February 28 th (Sections 001); March 1 st (Sections 002); worth 70 points, see lecture syllabus Second lab exam: April 4 th (Sections 001); Apr. 5 th (Sections 002); worth 70 points, see lecture syllabus Third lab exam: May 2 nd (Sections 001); May 3 rd (Sections 002); worth 70 points, see lecture syllabus Lab text: Martini, F. H. and J. L. Nath 2008. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Prentice Hall. Eighth Edition. Bring this book to every laboratory period, in addition to the Shields Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I. Sinclair, C.S. Anatomy and Physiology I & II (Biol 213 and Biol 214) Laboratory Manual Course On-Line: Lab syllabus, additional notes, diagrams, and pictures of laboratory models will be posted online on Blackboard. Additional Laboratory Sessions- Extra laboratory sessions will be available for you to come into the laboratory and review material. Please check the door for a posting of when these sessions will take place. It is highly encouraged that you attend as many of these as possible. Note: It is mandatory that all students attend and participate in every laboratory period to satisfy the requirements for this course. An unexcused absence will result in point reductions (up to the discretion of the instructor). Since some of the lab exercises involve the study of preserved specimens, please refer to the official University policy statement regarding students' rights and the use of these specimens in teaching (see below). Policy Regarding Students' Rights and the Use of Preserved Specimens in Teaching: Towson University recognizes the right of all students to exercise their ethical beliefs with regard to animal and human rights. No student will be required to violate his/her ethical, spiritual, or
religious beliefs in pursuit of education. However, the University recognizes that certain curricula require the use of preserved specimens as a necessary part of instruction, and it fully supports this practice. If the use of preserved specimens during laboratory demonstrations is a requirement for successful completion of any course, the student will be obligated to comply with those requirements, as set forth by the instructor and as stated in the course syllabus. It is not university policy to provide optional procedures for students who do not wish to comply with course requirements. Towson University has in place a mechanism to ensure that the use of preserved specimens as teaching tools meets all standards set forth by the USDA and NIH with regard to humane treatment. If any student finds the use of preserved specimens in teaching to violate his/her personal standards of ethics, this student should be apprised, beforehand, not to enroll in such courses and not to declare a major in a field which regularly requires the use of preserved specimens. Important Rules to Remember: Eating is not permitted in the lab. You may eat outside the lab. Mishandling of models is unacceptable. Please handle them with care and return them to their appropriate location at the end of each lab. Cheating Policy: Anyone caught cheating will receive the grade of "0" on the exam in question. Academic Affairs will also be notified and a letter documenting the incident will be placed on permanent record. Quizzes: There will be quizzes given during the lab periods. These quizzes will count as extra bonus points. If you are late or not present for any of the quizzes, no make ups will be given. Student Conduct: In fairness to everyone enrolled in this course, it is critical that the best possible learning atmosphere be maintained in both the lecture and lab. Please enjoy your experience in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and get the most benefit from the course you can. At all times, however, be respectful of the rights and feelings of others. Boisterous or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. THE USE OF CELL PHONES IS PROHIBITED DURING LABS AND EXAMS. DO NOT ARRIVE LATE TO LABS OR EXAMS. Attendance will be taken at the beginning each lab. You are expected to make good use of your time in the lab and to STAY THE FULL DURATION OF THE LAB. Make-up Policy For Missed Lab Exams: There are no make-up exams given for missed lab exams. If the student has a valid excuse that is justifiable within Towson University policy guidelines (i.e. medical, death of immediate family member) as to why he/she cannot write the exam, the student will be allowed to write the exam with another lab section being taught by the instructor or TA. The student must notify the instructor within 24 hours if he/she cannot write the exam (telephone, e-mail). In all situations described above, the student will be required to provide the instructor with a copy of valid documentation within 2 days of missing the exam. H1N1 Influenza Policy Statement: Students should not attend classes or other university events from the onset of flu-like symptoms until at least 24 hours after the fever subsides without the use of fever reducing medications. Such absences will be considered excused absences; however, students are responsible for the material covered during the period of their absence. The student must notify me within 24 hours after missing the exam (telephone, voicemail, e-mail).