A&P Intro. Southwest Tennessee Community College BIOL 2010 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I Instructor: Amanda Banker

COURSE DESCRIPTION 4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours This is the first course in a two-semester laboratory science course to meet Allied Health curriculum requirements. Students will receive a brief overview of cell biology. They will study the organisation of the human body, tissues, and the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and the special senses. Prerequisites: None; however, for students whose biological science background is inadequate, it is recommended they take BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1110 or BIOL 1300.

COURSE OBJECTIVES The goals of this course are to prepare students for Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and further clinical studies through an overview of cell biology and a study of the important structures and functions of various organ systems and their interrelationships. Students should be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of these subjects on both lecture and laboratory examinations.

REQUIRED MATERIALS Text: Shier, Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th ed., McGraw-Hill, Lab Manual: Martin, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th ed., McGraw-Hill, Recommended: Colored Pencils for Lab If you have the 10 th edition of the book, page numbers will differ The 11 th edition of the lab manual adds an extra lab exercise. If you have a 10 th edition lab manual come talk to me today.

CONTACT INFORMATION Office Location: I will try to be in class and lab early to talk with students. I can also talk after class and lab. You can also me to make sure I’ll be there at a specific time if you need to. Office Hours: to be announced when I get an office

ATTENDANCE POLICY The student is expected to attend all classes and laboratories regularly and punctually. No class cuts are authorised. Regardless of the nature of an absence, the student is responsible for all work covered by the instructor in lecture and lab. It is your responsibility to find out from other students in the class what work was missed due to an absence. –Exchanging phone numbers would be a good idea.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Repeated tardiness and early departures may be addressed as an absence. Attendance will be taken daily, and records of non-attendance will be reported to the appropriate college office. Absences may result in students losing financial aid.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS Lectures, discussion, audiovisual instruction, individual and collaborative “hands-on” laboratory exercises, short writing assignments, and computer technology may be utilised.

EVALUATION METHODS 1. Lecture Exams (5). Exams are worth 120 points each. These are objective exams that may contain multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer, essay questions, and/or bonus questions. 600 points total. 2. Lab Practicals (4). Practicals are worth 105 points each. They may include questions bonus questions, station-to-station identification, fill in the blanks, anatomical questions (models/diagrams), slides, equipment, dissections, or the lab manual. 420 points total.

EM cont. 3. Reports on relevant magazine/web article (3). Worth 40 points each words each, NO FLUFF, types, double spaced, article and report stapled together, acceptable writing (formal prose). Each paper must be on a separate article, from a different AP1 system or pathology. Do not use text book info, fact sheets, or microbiology or pharmacy articles. 120 points total. 4. Attendance. FULL attendance for a class yields one point. Tardiness or leaving early will likely result in the loss of attendance points.

EM cont. 5. Further Assignments. Throughout the semester there will worksheets, group work, etc. that will be added to the assignments for the class. ??? points total. 6. Extra-credit. There will usually be one or two extra- credit questions per test. Also there may be extra- credit assignments during the semester. ??? points total.

Calculating your grade Grades are calculated by adding up all points earned in the class and dividing them by the possible points in the class. The result will be a percentage of the points you earned. Compare this to the grading scale to calculate your grade See sheet attached to your syllabus.

GRADING SCALE A % B % C % D % F below 60.0%

The Website On the website you can find… –Power point presentations for lecture chapters –Power point presentations for lab exercises –The syllabus –Reviews and assignments What is expected of you… –Print out my notes for class –I will bring a few extras during lecture class for people who forget

MAKE-UP POLICY A documented excused absence from a lecture exam may be permitted. The student will take a comprehensive make-up exam at the end of the semester at the discretion of the instructor. –This will count for one exam grade!! A student who arrives late for an exam (15 minutes) risks being counted absent for that exam.

MAKE-UP POLICY cont. Further exams will not distributed to late arrivals once someone in the class turns in an exam. Lab practical exams cannot be made up. However, one lab practical grade can be substituted by the next lowest grade for that semester. (This means one grades will count twice)

CLASSROOM POLICIES Students are not permitted to leave the room during an exam. Cheating of any sort and to any extent will not be tolerated. No eating or drinking in the lab at anytime—during, before, or after class. Children and friends of students are not permitted in the classroom. Radios, headphones, weapons, tobacco use, illegal drugs, or recent drinking are not allowed. Improper language or conduct will not be tolerated. Activated pagers or cell phones are not allowed unless approved by the instructor in special cases.

WITHDRAWAL PROCESS A student is responsible for withdrawing from the course in order to ensure receiving a “W” instead of an “F.” A student who is physically unable to come to campus to withdraw should contact the Academic Advising Center. It is the responsibility of the student to know the withdrawal timetable and to contact the records office to ensure that withdrawal has been processed.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students defined as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act may formally disclose and file proper documentation with the Office of Disabled Student Services. That office will contact the instructor regarding any special accommodations that are required.

When you have a question… Whenever you have a question about class policy ALWAYS check the syllabus first! If you ask me a question that is answered in the syllabus, I will tell you to check it. If I say something different than the syllabus, go by the syllabus. Any official change to the syllabus will mean I give you a new copy and put a new copy up on my website.