Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Dr. Diane M. Gilmore LSE 415 Phone:

Office hours: Monday, and Wednesday 4 -5 p.m. Tuesday 9 – 10 a.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. – Noon Thursday 10 – 11 a.m. And by appointment

Textbook Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology 11 th edition Laboratory Manual - Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology 9 th edition

Course Objectives: Foundation Medical terminology Basic chemistry Metabolism Organization of the body Cell structure Tissues Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular and Nervous Systems

Cramming is a sure path to failure ! It will blow up in your face!

Good study habits Read ahead Attend class and pay attention!! Review within 24 hours Study a little at a time Study often “Do something” with the material : make flashcards, draw diagrams, make up songs.

Don’t be afraid of “prickly” topics!

Come out of your shell and ask questions!

“Ferret” out the information to the study guide.

Think! Don’t just “parrot” back the information!

Find a “Study Buddy” !

Where to look for help Use the study guides and on line helps Daily quizzes Text book aids on line Biology Tutoring Center Wilson Advising Center

Where to look for help Counseling center Disability Services Ask your teacher !

Classroom Etiquette: Turn off pagers and cell phones ! No tobacco use of any kind Be considerate of others: Take out what you bring in. Talk to me, NOT your neighbor! Do not ask for grades over the phone or internet.

Academic Integrity  Use Professional ethics  NO:  Plagiarism  Cheating  Allowing others to copy from you  Penalties can be severe !!

Attendance is important ! Self-assigned seating Allowed 6 absences No rounding of grades 79.8 = C

Inclement weather Disability services Make ups Schedule – read your syllabus !!! Other:

Tentative Lecture schedule: Week of: SubjectText chapter Jan. 8 Introduction to A & P1 Chemical Basis of Life2 Jan. 15 MLK Day – No classes Jan. 17 Cells3 …... Jan. 31EXAM I Chapters 1-3 Apr. 27Final Exam at 5:00 p.m.

Exams : 4 exams worth 100 points Exam dates are “set in stone” Comprehensive final Exam 100 points A = 450 – 500 points B = 400 – 449 points C = 350 –399 points D = 300 –349 points F less than 300 points

4 “Pop” quizzes Are you studying properly ? What kind of question you can expect Bonus points to take the “edge” off exams Also bonus associated with comprehensive final !

Now “Hop to it!”