Course:
SYLLABUS
Instructor:
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (CRN #10007) Dr. Matt Pearcy
Your Course Learning Plan Time Frame:
January 17th through May 3rd (Spring 2017)
A. Instructor Contact and Communications Phone:
928-649-5486
E-mail address: Skype address:
Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu mattpearcy
Office Location:
VC.M-208
Student Hours:
Classroom location:
My job is to help you be successful so please come see me outside of the classroom if you need to talk about anything at all. The sooner the better! Official student hours will be held on Mondays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Wednesdays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am and from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Fridays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am; however, if these times don’t work for you let me know and we’ll figure out an alternative time to meet. Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L-106 B. General Course Information
Credit hours: Course description:
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Course purpose: Textbooks, software, supplies, equipment and tools:
4.0 BIO 201 explores the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. BIO 156 or BIO 181. Three lecture; Three lab. To gain an understanding of the human body and how it functions. The required materials are as follows: Anatomy and Physiology provided by OpenStax.com (https://openstax.org/details/anatomy-andphysiology and Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology (5th edition) by C. Allen and V. Harper
C. Course Content and Outcomes Course content: 1. Anatomical terms and homeostasis 2. Cytological and histological anatomy and functions 3. Integumentary system 4. Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system 5. Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints 6. Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system 7. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles 8. Muscle contraction 9. Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system 10. The central and peripheral nervous systems 11. The automatic nervous system 12. The senses Learning outcomes: 1. Identify the parts of a typical cell and describe their function and structure. 2. Identify and describe the four basic tissue types, their anatomy and functions. 3. Describe the anatomy and functions of the integumentary system. 4. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system. 5. Identify and describe the anatomy of joints, axial and appendicular skeletal systems. 6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. 7. Identify and describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. 8. Describe the biological processes involved in muscle contraction. 9. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. 10. Describe and identify brain and spinal cord anatomy and reflexes. 11. Describe the biological processes involved in the nerve impulse. 12. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology autonomic nervous system. 13. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology of the senses. 14. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the human body. 15. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the body. 16. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of
physiological data and anatomical structures. 17. Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and research on physiological data and anatomical structures. 18. Record the results of investigation through writing. Assessments: The assessments for the class will include five closed book exams as well as a closed book comprehensive final exam. The final exam will cover the material from the entire semester. Also, lab assignments will be completed weekly. Grading (credit) criteria: Exams: 5 exams at 100 pts. apiece……..……………………………..500 pts. 1 comprehensive final exam………………………………….200 pts. Labs 20 at 15 pts. apiece………………………………...………...300 pts. 1,000 pts. The letter grades will be assigned using the points below. A = 900 – 1000 pts. B = 800 – 899 pts. C = 700 – 799 pts. D = 600 – 699 pts. F ≤ 599 pts. Labs: Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab. Exams: The exams will be closed book and will consist of material covered in lecture and lab.
Absences: Students may miss one exam for any reason (no documentation required). The exam must be made up by the following class period to receive credit. If a student is absent for additional exams documentation providing an explanation must be provided (ie. Dr’s note). The student will not receive any extra credit available on the exam and the exam must be made up before the next class period.
Student Resources (as applicable) Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a College library card entitles students to access materials housed at member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library resources. Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for
students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab. Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562 Online resources and services:
Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters
Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings, laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog. Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the deadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W" on the permanent transcript. For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal deadline is March 12th. A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions & Registration Office. Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s “Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the Yavapai College General Catalog. All cell phones must be stowed before beginning an assessment. The presence of a cell phone on a student’s desk during an assessment will be construed as cheating and the student will receive an F for the class. Any incident of cheating or plagiarism on any assignment in the class will result in the student receiving an F as their letter grade for the class. Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for responding to allegations of student misconduct. Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).
Cell phone: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning environment. All cell phones must be placed in a non-audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones must be used outside these facilities. No cell phones are allowed in the student’s possession during any assessment. All cell phones and other electronic devices must be stored in a place not immediately accessible to the student during assessments. Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios, discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board. Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities. All correspondence between instructor and students and between individual students must be of a professional nature. Any inappropriate language (profanity) or correspondence of a threatening or harassing nature will result in the student being immediately dropped from the class. Grading Turn Around: Email Turn Around:
All assessments will be graded within one week of being due. I answer emails in the morning and afternoon Monday through Friday. If you sent me an email and haven’t gotten a reply with 24hours (excluding weekends) please resend it.
BIO 201 Spring 2017 Tentative Class Schedule The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics covered will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed below. The following learning outcomes will be addressed every week: use scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the body, identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the body, interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of physiological data and anatomical structures, Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and research on physiological data and anatomical structures and record the results of investigation through writing.
Week
Due Dates
1
Topic Chapters 1 Course Content: Anatomical terms and homeostasis. Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
2
Chapter 3 Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and functions. Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
3
Chapter 4 Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and functions. Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 15, 17, 18
4
Exam #1 is due February 8th Chapter 5 Course Content: Integumentary system. Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 17, 18
5
Chapter 6 Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletal system. Learning Outcomes: 4, 14, 15, 17, 18
6
Chapter 7 Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints. Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
7
Exam #2 is due March 1st
Chapters 8 and 9 Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints. Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
8
Chapter 10 Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. Muscle
contraction. Learning Outcomes: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 18 9
Spring Break!
10
Chapter 11 Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. Learning Outcomes: 7, 14, 15, 17, 18
11
Exam #3 is March 27th
Chapter 12 Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
12
Chapter 13 Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
13
Exam #4 is April 12th
Chapter 14 Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The central and peripheral nervous system. Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
14
Chapter 15 and 16 Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The automatic nervous system. The central and peripheral nervous system. Learning Outcomes: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
15
Exam #5 is April 26th
Chapter 17 Course Content: The senses. Learning Outcomes: 13, 14, 15, 17, 18
16
Final Exam is due May 3rd
BIO 201 Tentative Lab Schedule for Spring 2017 Week Topic Covered 1 Anatomical Language Organ Systems and Body Cavities 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Compound Light Microscope Transport Across the Plasma Membrane Cell Structure and Cell Cycle Tissues and Handout Integumentary System Structure and Function Bone Structure and Function Axial Skeleton Spring Break! Appendicular Skeleton Joints and Synovial Joint Movements Skeletal Muscle Structure Contraction of Skeletal Muscle Muscle Handout Nervous Tissue Spinal Cord Structure and Function Spinal Nerves Somatic Reflexes Brain Structure and Function Cranial Nerves General Senses Special Senses