Anatomy and Physiology Harmer

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BAKER, HARMER BIOLOGY 221 FALL, 2005

THIS SYLLABUS

You are responsible for knowing all the contents of this syllabus. It provides information on the organization of the course, schedules for the lecture and the laboratory, and reading assignments from assigned texts.

CLASS HOURS: LECTURES: MW 4:45 – 6:10 P.M., SCI LECT 102: HARMER TTh., 2:20 – 3:45 P.M., SCI HALL: BAKER Lecture exams will be administered in these facilities during regular class hours. LABORATORY CLASSES: Mon 1:00 – 4:10, A. Harmer Mon 6:30 – 9:40, J. Pawson Tue. 9:30 - 12:40, C. Baker Tue. 5:30 – 8:40, C. Baker Wed. 9:30– 12:40, C. Baker Wed. 1:00 – 4:10, A. Harmer Thu. 9:30 - 12:40, C. Baker Thu. 6:30 – 9:40, T. Johnson Fri. 10:00 - 12:00: OPEN LAB

All laboratory classes meet in Science 145. There are eight (8) classes. You are expected to attend your scheduled laboratory class, although attendance in other labs is encouraged to allow additional study time. You may NOT take exams during any but your scheduled class period. Laboratory exams (Practical exams) are administered in this facility during scheduled class hours.

As described above, the lab is open for independent work on Friday mornings (Sci 145). Other times may become available. Do not expect assistance during these open hours, or expect the lab to always be available. It is permissible to attend additional laboratory sessions with the permission of the lab instructor, but NEVER interfere with other classes or instructors who use the laboratory facility.

NOTE: Students must enroll in a lecture and a laboratory simultaneously. You may combine any lecture with any lab section.

TEXTBOOKS The text is entitled Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (latest edition) by Seeley, Stephens and Tate. The text is required and is intended to augment lecture material. Reading assignments listed in the attached schedule are subject to examination. Tests will focus on lecture material, but a small percentage will come from the reading and may not be covered during lecture.

1 For the laboratory, Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Second Edition, by Harmer, Daniel and Daniel, is required. Assignments in the attached schedule are subject to examination. You are expected to bring all required texts to each laboratory meeting.

EXAMINATIONS AND GRADES You will be assigned a single grade for this class. That grade will be determined by your performance in the two segments of the class, lecture and laboratory. Each segment of the class contributes 50% to your final grade. Grading is based on total points earned and participation in lab. Grades will be assigned on a standard 90% - A, 80% = B, 70% = C scale. Any student with less than 70% will not receive a passing grade (“D” grades will be assigned but will not transfer to your program). There are five lecture exams at 100 points each for a total of 500 points. Refer to your Lecture Schedule for the dates of these exams. These are objective tests. You will need a packet of “ParSCORE” scantron answer sheets (they are red and have 100 answers per side). These MUST be turned in to the course assistant no later than the end of the second week of classes (September 8, 2005). Failure to submit scantrons will mean that you will not be allowed to take the lecture exams. There are three 125-point laboratory practical exams. Each practical exam will test material covered since the previous test. Refer to the laboratory schedule for the dates of these exams. Additional points for the lab will be obtained by submitting assigned lab reports from your laboratory manual. THESE REPORTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LAB SESSION, AND WILL BE COLLECTED AS YOU ENTER THE LAB. IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE, OR IF YOU MISS A LAB, YOUR EXERCISES WILL BE ASSESSED LATE POINTS. The reports will be recorded by the teaching assistants and returned to you for study. There are 13 reports, each worth 10 points. Make-up exams will be given ONLY if the absence is due to a college-recognized emergency. Refer to your student handbook (The Chart) for a listing. Laboratory practicals cannot be made up for any reason. POINTS FROM LECTURE EXAMS 500 POINTS FROM LAB EXAMS 375 POINTS FROM LAB EXERCISES 130 TOTAL POINTS 1005  KEEP TRACK OF YOUR OWN POINTS.  KEEP YOUR PRACTICALS TILL THE CLASS IS OVER.

2 ATTENDANCE Attendance in class is very important. It is your responsibility to keep up with the reading assignments, changes in the schedule and any other activities outlined by the instructor during class meetings. You may be dropped from the class after three unauthorized absences.

ACADEMIC HONESTY The Chart contains information regarding academic honesty. That information should be read carefully. The instructors for this course DO NOT TOLERATE dishonesty from students. This includes those who assist others on exams, those who use “cheat sheets,” and those who accept assistance from others. Any student exhibiting dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students for a disciplinary hearing. You will also be removed from the class. Any questions regarding this policy should be referred to the Dean of Students.

CELL PHONE/PAGER ALERT  If your cell phone or pager goes off during class, you will be dismissed immediately from. A second offense will result in you being dropped.  If you have a valid reason for having an active communication device, see the instructor. A letter will be required from your employer (or other individual requiring your attention) to explain the necessity for disrupting the rest of the class.  The instructor will verify all requests for exception.

NEED HELP? Sources of help include the instructors (see posted office hours, or ask during your class), student assistants, the laboratory technician, and/or divine intervention! Some teaching assistants are available as tutors for an hourly rate, and there is a tutorial center on campus.

LECTURE NOTES ONLINE Harmer’s lecture notes are available at: www.occ.cccd.edu/~happ. Baker’s lecture notes are available at: http://occonline.occ.cccd.edu/online/cbaker/. It is recommended that you print copies of the lecture outlines before class and refer to them as the instructor is lecturing.

INFORMATION YOU MAY NEED AT SOME POINT: Questions about examinations in lecture or lab, or questions regarding the handling and/or grading of the class or class policies should be referred to your lecture instructor.

CHERRYL BAKER’S Office: Science 133 Baker’s Phone: (714) 432-5847 Baker’s e-mail: [email protected]

3 ANN HARMER’S Office: Science 144 Harmer’s Phone: (714) 432-5532

Harmer’s e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

Lecture instructors will post office hours in the lab and/or outside their offices. Refer to these postings to discuss issues regarding the course content, testing, or grading.

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