Anatomy Physiology Syllabus

East Ridge High School Instructor: Laura Bushwitz [email protected] 352 242 2080 ext 4714 Room 4-209 Anatomy Physiology Syllabus

Book: Human Anatomy and Physiology; Marieb and Hoehn, 8th edition

Notebook: Students are expected to keep an Anatomy and physiology notebook. This notebook should contain, at minimum, the following: class rules, lab safety rules, instructor provided notes, class notes (Cornell Notes), assignments, etc.

Attendance: Refer to ERHS SCC for attendance policies. Students are required to complete ALL assignments, tests, labs, etc. even if they are absent. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure any and all assignments are completed on time. Due to the nature of the course content and relevant activities, it is possible that students will not be able to make up certain activities if they are absent. It is in your best interest to insure you do not miss anatomy/physiology class.

Daily Procedures: Common Board Configuration (CBC) including: Bellwork, Agenda (classwork), and homework (all assignments long term and short term) will be posted on the board daily. Daily procedures will also be posted on Skyward daily as well as edmodo.com in you class (group) and on the calendar on my teacher page on the ERHS website. Bellwork = work/assignments that will be done at the beginning of class while role is being taken. This may consist of: Quote of the day FCIM objectives/questions Daily vocabulary puzzles Agenda (Classwork) = what material, content, activities, etc. the class will be doing each day. Homework (assignments) = This includes any assignments students need to complete outside the classroom (long term assignments will include dues dates). This will also include estimated test dates for the content currently being covered and location of any additional reference materials that may be needed.

GRADES: Grades will be updated on a regular basis. The student is responsible for keeping informed of the status of his/her grade. It is recommended students refer to the posted daily CBC to keep informed of daily class activities. Points will come from a variety of the following: Assignments : Check theCBC on the board/website daily for assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what the assignments are and when they are due. Assignments will be weighted as 25% of your grade. Quizzes : Pop quizzes will be given at the instructor’s discretion. You may expect pop quizzes on a regular basis. Because of the importance of terminology, you can expect a terminology quiz daily (with the exception of test/exam days). Quizzes will be weighted as 25% of your grade. Tests : Tests will be given periodically and generally at the end of each unit/system. You can expect a test every week (-ish). If you are absent on test day, you will have 5 days to make up the missed test. You must schedule an appointment date/time to make up your missed test with the instructor. Test make up will only occur before or after school. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange their schedule to meet the appointment time made with the instructor. Make up tests will cover the same material, however, they will not necessarily be the same format as the test given to students in class on the original test day. Tests not made up within 5 days of a return from absence will receive a grade of 0. Tests will be weighted as 50% of your grade.

Rev August 2014 East Ridge High School Instructor: Laura Bushwitz [email protected] 352 242 2080 ext 4714 Room 4-209 A mid-term exam and final exam will also be given. Your midterm and final exams are calculated as a part of your semester and final grade. Anatomy Physiology has an End of Course (EOC) exam that will be administered at the end of the course. To receive a passing grade in the class, students must pass the Anatomy Physiology EOC.

Labs : Labs are extremely important to the anatomy portion of anatomy/physiology class. We will generally be active in lab on a daily basis. Labs assignments will be given and their grades will be weighted as such. You will have an extensive lab practical at midterm and at the end of the term.

Lab time is NOT play time. Any student violating lab rules at any time will automatically be given 0 points for the lab, will receive a citation and will not be allowed to make up the lab. Students with inappropriate dress on lab days will not be allowed to participate. Failure to come prepared to participate in lab activities will be subject to disciplinary action. It is assumed students have chosen to take anatomy/physiology class because of a high level of interest in the content. Students not coming to class prepared to participate in lab activities associated with the class will be recommended for schedule changes. You must successfully complete a laboratory safety test and have lab safety rules signed before you will be allowed to participate in any laboratory activities.

Current Events : Students are required to keep a current events notebook. The notebook must contain reflection/summaries from current periodicals. The notebook must contain no les than 20 articles. Your articles of choice may be from any source, however, the article must be current and pertain to the biological sciences, preferably health and medicine. It is recommended that students complete at least one article every two weeks. The purpose of the current events notebook is to prepare students for pre-professional continuing education in their chosen field in medicine. Resources are available to you in the classroom. Your Current Events notebook will be collected and graded at the end of the term. It must be in notebook form with your article on one side and the reflection clearly visible, at the same time, on the other side. Several examples are available for your review in the classroom. The reflection/summaries MUST INCLUDE: A brief summary of the content The pros and cons regarding the content YOUR opinion and why you hold that opinion Each student may also be required to research and present one of their articles to the class for discussion.

Research Paper:You will be assigned at least one research paper during this term. This will require access to a computer/typewriter. You may also wish to have internet access for the purpose of gathering research information. Class time may or may not be spent at the media center for this project. It is the students responsibility to fill out the appropriate paper work (available at the media center) to allow computer access on campus. Detailed requirements for research papers will be given at a later date. This research paper will require students to accurately document sources. Reaearch papers will be submitted electronically to the instructor and to blackboardlearn for plagiarism check.

NOTE: As blackboardlearn and publisher associated websites become available, we will increasingly move towards paperless communication. This will include some testing and assignments. If you are completely void of computer access you must insure you arrange your schedule to complete any ‘outside of class’ tasks by utilizing on campus resources. Be aware of this need and manage your time accordingly.

Rev August 2014 East Ridge High School Instructor: Laura Bushwitz [email protected] 352 242 2080 ext 4714 Room 4-209 Course Outline

Introduction: Syllabus, rules, books…..business ‘stuff’ Anatomical position s/directions, terminology Tissues Integumentary system Muscular system Skeletal system Digestive system Excretory (urinary) system Respiratory system Cardiovascular system Immune (lymphatic) system Endocrine system Reproductive system Nervous system/sensory

This course outline is subject to revision and does not necessarily follow the format outlined by your textbook. Reading assignments will be assigned when appropriate to the content being covered. Instructor notes will be available on the website for each subject area to be covered. Take good notes!!! The course will consist of a combination of lectures, cooperative group work, activities and labs. Labs will be conducted when the instructor feels the class has sufficient background knowledge to conduct lab in a safe and meaningful manner.

Rev August 2014