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BIOS 2310 Course Syllabus
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Prefix/Section: BIOS 2310 1A
Credit Hours: 6.0
Course Ends: May 21, 2015
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am – 10:15am
Last day to withdraw: May 7, 2015
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/ImportantDates.asp
Class location: EVC 142
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor name: Mrs. Sarah Jeffers, Adjunct Biology Professor
Office Voicemail: 402-289-1343
Office Hours: By appointment only (EVC 143)
Email Address:
Website: http://faculty.mccneb.edu/sajeffers
Academic Program Area: Science
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology by examining cell function, tissues, and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course includes both lecture and lab components. NOTE: CHEM 1010, CHEM 1211, or CHEM 1212 must be successfully completed prior to taking BIOS 2320 Anatomy and Physiology II.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: (2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and BIOS 1010 or equivalent
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Three general themes will be emphasized throughout the quarter, the student will be expected to:
1. Explain how the design of a body structure makes its function possible or more efficient.
2. Explain how the various body systems are interrelated in structure and in function.
3. Explain how the body's structures help maintain a constant internal environment.
Suggested Materials: Text: Visual Anatomy & Physiology. 2nd edition. Martini
Course Structure: This course will have daily quizzes and discussion.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
1. Types of Assessment/Assignments
a. Homework may be emailed ahead or handed in. You have until 11:59pm on the due date to get it turned in. You will lose a point for each day that it is late including weekends!
b. Daily quizzes. 10 multiple choice and/or true/false questions over last lecture. One lowest quiz grade will be dropped. You can take a quiz one day early or one day late. No other times will be accepted.
c. In class activities and discussions as fits the material. No make ups are allowed.
d. 5 exams. Lecture questions include multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, true/false, and short answer. Lecture questions come from what is taught during class.
Exam Schedule: (All dates subject to change.)
Mar. 24, 2015 Exam 1 Framework
Apr. 7, 2015 Exam 2 Organization
Apr. 21, 2015 Exam 3 Lively Molecules
May 7, 2015 Exam 4 Coordination
May 21, 2015 Exam 5 Movement and Comprehensive
There are no makeup exams. You may choose to take a comprehensive final in addition to the Unit V Movement exam. The lowest test grade will then be dropped.
All materials will be handed back during the next class meeting.
**Please note that this syllabus is a projected schedule and can be adjusted by the instructor when necessary. Major changes will be announced in class.
Grading Policy
Final lecture grade consists of 70% Lecture + 30% Lab. Your grade will be determined by adding together all the points you have earned on exams, homework, quizzes, and activities. That total will be divided by the total number of points offered to derive a percent score.
A = 90 – 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79% D = 60 – 69% F = 0 – 59%
Max. points offered: 626pts (homework: 78; quizzes: 150; exams: 356; attendance: 42)
NO EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE OFFERED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS!
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
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INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Attendance/Participation Policy: You will receive 2pts for attending and participating for the entire class time. If you are late, leave early or being disruptive, you will only earn 1.75pts for that session. Excused absences will receive 1pt. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all due dates which can be found on Blackboard. You are still responsible for turning assignments in on time.
Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date. Students in this section of Anatomy and Physiology I must attend a class meeting by 3/19/2015.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Conduct Code (http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct), which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at http://myway.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My Way portal, the College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
· If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet, call your Internet provider.
· If youneed help connecting tothe course from the Blackboard login page, refer to “Getting Started Online” at http://www.mccneb.edu/elearning/orientation.asp.
· If you are unable to solve the problem, email or call 402-457-2834.
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 402-457-2900 or .
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
IMPORTANT DATES
http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp
BIOS 2310 TYPICAL SCHEDULE AND INDEX TO TEXT RESOURCES
Typical time allotments for the five major topics in an 11- week quarter are listed below, and relevant text resources supporting the study of each topic are provided for your convenience. The “date” column may be used to personalize this schedule as a day-by-day calendar for the quarter, assuming two class meetings per week.
Since quarters may vary in the total number of class meetings, your instructor may have to arrange variations in this schedule. During summer session, this plan must be compressed into ten weeks.
OVERVIEW: Get acquainted with the author’s introduction to the human body and the study of it by skimming Chapter 1.
Day / Date / Inside Out I section / Text resources (Martini Ober Nath)1 / ORGANIZATION
Cells / General reference:
Ch. 3: Sec. 3.1 – 3.9
2 /
Tissues / Ch. 4: Sec. 4.1 – 4.13
Ch. 6: Sec. 6.3 – 6.5
3 /
Skin / General reference: Ch. 5
Wound healing: Sec. 5.12
Cancer: Sec. 3.21
4 / Skin (Continued)
Skin Cancer
5 / EXAM #1
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FRAMEWORK
Skeleton / General reference: Ch. 7
Directional terms: Sec. 1.16
Body planes: Sec. 1.16
6 /
Cranium
Bone surface characters
Sex differences /
Sec. 7.2 – 7.8
Ch. 7
Sec. 7.1 – 7.4, 7.17
7 /
Bone Tissue / General reference: Ch. 6
Fetal skeleton: Sec. 6.8 Fig. 6
Fetal cranium: Sec. 7.9
8 / Joints / General reference: Ch. 8
Movements: Sec. 8.4 – 8.5
9 / EXAM #2
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LIVELY MOLECULES
Movement of molecules / General reference:
Ch. 3: Sec. 3.13 – 3. 17
10 / Organic molecules
Enzymes / Ch. 2: Sec. 2.9, Sec. 2.13-2.20
11 /
Cellular respiration / Sec. 2.19, Sec. 23.4 – 23.7
12 /
Cellular control / Sec. 3.8 – 3.10
13 / EXAM #3
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COORDINATION
Reflex arc / Sec. 11.1 – 11.5
Sec. 12.11 – 12.14
14 /
Nervous system / General reference: Chs. 11 - 14
15 /
Impulse Transmission
Response to Stress / Sec. 11.6 – 11.13
Sec. 14.1 – 14.7
16 /
The senses / General reference: Ch. 15
Sec. 13.15 – 13.17
17 / EXAM #4
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MOVEMENT
Muscle Tissue / Muscle tissue:
Sec. 4.15, Sec. 9.1 – 9.3
18 / Muscle contraction / Sec. 9.4 – 9. 15
19 /
Muscle Movement / General reference: Ch. 10
20 /
Muscle Actions and Review / General reference Ch. 10
21 /
Biomechanics / Sec. 10.1
22 / EXAM #5