(Arts, Sciences, and Learning Resources)Bio 169 online Syllabus (I1 an I2)

Spring, 2015Syllabus Overview: Your college syllabus is your road map to success. You should always keep your syllabus with your class notes AND BRING IT TO CLASS DAILY. Please CAREFULLY review this syllabus. Your syllabus represents a binding agreement between you and your instructor. The course syllabus will also be available in Blackboard. The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus, except for the grading scale and attendance policy, anytime during the course. You will be notified of all changes in writing.

Course Information:Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology IICourse Number & Section Number: Bio 169 – OnlineCredit Hours/Contact Hours: 4 credit Hrs / 96 Contacy HoursPrerequisite/Co-requisite: Bio 165 or Bio 168Drop Deadline: The last day to drop this course without a grade penalty is March 21st

Faculty Information:Instructor: Nahel AwadallahOffice Location: H209Office Hours: M & W 9:30 -11:30 , T 1:00-2:00pmEmail: nwawadallah@mail.johnstoncc.eduPhone number: 919-209-2059Best time to contact outside of office hours: use the email listed above if you need help after 3:00pm.

Course Description:This course is the second of a two-course sequence which provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the structure, function, and interrelationship of organ systems with emphasis on the processes which maintain homeostasis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course Format:This is fully online course . All of your work is done online using “connect” and “A&P Revealed” for assignments and assessments. Other online resources will be utilized depending on the topic discussed. You will be required to record some of your activities and post them online for the instructor to evaluate. You need to purchase a anatomy and physiology kit for the laboratory exercises to be performed at home.

Program Level Outcomes:Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective reading, writing, speaking and listening skills2. Employ proficiency in analyzing problems and making logical decisions by evaluating and using relevant

information3. Demonstrate proficiency with math skills and natural science knowledge by interpreting data to develop logical

conclusions4. Employ fluency with technology in evaluating, managing and using information for academic, personal and work

related goals5. Demonstrate awareness, respect and understanding needed for participation in a diverse local and global

society

Student Learning Outcomes:Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of homeostasis in the human body as an integrated whole through the study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of the systems covered in Anatomy & Physiology I (see Course Overview section below for systems covered).

2. Demonstrate critical evaluation of laboratory data in an anatomical and physiological context.3. Apply anatomical and physiological vocabulary in written and spoken form.4. Define the function of the cells and cellular arrangement in each organ and explain how it affects the

homeostatic role of that organ and organ system.5. Demonstrate knowledge of cellular processes, organelles and variations for each tissue and organ.6. Utilize technology to demonstrate knowledge of the anatomical concepts studied in this class.

Nursing and Allied Health related Student Learning Outcomes:

1- Basic Fluid and Electrolytes Balance.2- Acute and chronic Renal Failure.3- Fluid Imbalance. 4- Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis and acidosis.5- Urinary system disorders: Incontinence and retention. Bowel movement disorders. Kidney stones. 6- Diabetes, Liver disease, Obesity, Thyroid and parathyroid diseases, Osteoporosis, adrenal cortex disorders,.7- COPD, Asthma, Respiratory system ailments. 8- Arteriosclerosis, Heart failure, Angina, MI, stroke, Aortic Aneurysm, blood disorders. 9- Sexuality: STD’s, erectile dysfunction, among other diseases/disorders. 10- Inflammation.11- Immunity: HIV, RA, Allergies, Lupus.

Medical Assisting related Student Learning Outcomes:

1- Identify body systems.2- List major organs in each body systems.

Radiology and Imaging related Student Learning Outcomes:

1- Describe the structural organization of the human body. 2- Identify body systems.3- List major organs in each body systems.

Text, Technology and additional materials

The following text, lab manual and software access codes are required and are available through the JCC bookstore as a bundled package. If you purchase a used copy of the text, you will still need to purchase the Connect software separately.

1- Seeley, R., et al. Seeley’s Anatomy & Physiology, 10th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011.2- McGraw-Hill Connect . Access Code required. McGraw-Hill.3- E-science Kit for anatomy and Physiology II - Purchase from JCC book store.4- Digital video recorder or you can use a HD Camera phone with high Resolution.

Course OverviewThe course will cover the following topics:

1) The Endocrine system.2) The Urinary System.3) Electrolytes and Fluid Balance.4) The Respiratory System.5) The Digestive System.6) Metabolism and Energy.7) The cardiovascular system.8) Blood and the Immune System.9) Reproduction and Human Development.10) Development and Genetics.

EVALUATION METHODS:

Grades will be based on a 10-point grading scale.

5 lecture exams will constitute 50% of class grade 2-3 lab exams/practical will constitute 20%. Assignments will constitute 10% Lab reports will constitute 10% 10% Comprehensive Final Exam

Percentage SystemA= 90-100 %B= 80-89.9 %C= 70-79.9 %D= 60-69.9 %F= 59.9 % or less

 

Course Overview

The course will cover the following topics:1- The Endocrine system.2- The Urinary System.3- Electrolytes and Fluid Balance.4- The Respiratory System.5- The Digestive System.6- Metabolism and Energy.7- The cardiovascular system.8- Blood and the Immune System.9- Reproduction and Human Development.10- Development and Genetics.

CRITICAL SUCCESS STRATEGIES: (Recommended topics that students need to know) Course Workload: The course is 6 contact hours/ week. You will need to invest, at the very least, 12 hours a

week to study. This is the least to invest in this course and you will need more time depending on the topic discussed for the week.

Technical Skill Level Required: Knowledge of Blackboard, Microsoft office, using “connect”, recording and posting videos online.

Prior Knowledge Needed: Anatomy and physiology I

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Strategies for Success in Online Classes

Online classes offer many benefits for motivated, disciplined students. Classes that "meet" asynchronously, meaning whenever students log on to their computers to participate, are valuable for students who cannot easily attend regularly scheduled on-site classes because of their jobs, their health, or other obligations. These classes have the same academic and technical rigor as their on-site counterparts. The following strategies should help you succeed in your online class or in any class that incorporates computer-supported instruction.

1. Follow Directions

Adherence to the criteria is important for success in college classes and in the workplace. Following directions is especially critical in online classes, where submission requirements for your coursework as well as the criteria for course projects depend on electronic mail and the World Wide Web.

Make outlines and checklists from the directions so that you can double check your own progress and so that you can ask informed questions about any elements for which you want clarification. As a result, you will be unlikely to lose credit for neglecting to follow directions.

2. Meet Deadlines

Students in online classes, like students in other academic classes, should plan to spend approximately ten hours a week on each three-credit-hour class. Because of the special requirements of electronic communication, including software and hardware access, you should strive to accomplish your goals well before the deadlines.

In a collaborative class, your missed deadline can interfere with the progress of a group and your work might not be accepted. Remember that an electronic submission is your attendance. Always have a backup plan for completing and submitting your work, for example, fax, postal delivery, or personal delivery.

Most people who take classes on line lead busy lives and are already good at time management. If you are not skilled at time management, consult with your professor, capable classmates, or a college counselor for some strategies.

3. Manage Your Work

Develop a file and folder structure for your word processing and e-mail. You might want a separate folder for each project and then subfolders for logical subdivisions. Keep portfolios of print materials carefully labeled. Keep all your writing and course materials until after grade reports have been posted.

4. Name Files Systematically

If your professor assigns a filename for a project, use it. You probably will use the 8-character-dot+3-character-extension filename convention (for example, skylarks.doc). As you draft, for every major revision, consider changing the last element of the name before the dot to a figure to represent the draft number. For example, for the file your professor says to name skylarks.doc, as you write and revise, name subsequent drafts skylark2.doc and then skylark3.doc for your own management system. Then save the final version you submit for credit as skylarks.doc. .

5. Back Up Your Work5

Save as you work. Save every time you leave an application. Save files and e-mail messages on your hard drive. Save a set on disks and keep those disks in a different building from your computer. Print a copy for your files. You can probably fit all the files from a single class on one floppy disk.

6. Ask Appropriate Questions

Many online classes depend on your asking and answering questions based on class activities and related experience and observation. If you are not sure about a reading, a project description, or a posting on line, ask for clarification. Your question may contain information or lead to an answer that helps somebody else as well as you.

For questions about course policies and your own progress, contact your professor promptly.

7. Check the Web and E-Mail Daily

If you are unable to check the course Web and your e-mail daily, at least alternate days are recommended. Otherwise, an online class might not be the most appropriate approach for you. Use public access resources if your usual service provider is unavailable; for example, use cybercafes, college libraries, or public libraries that offer Web access. Do not forget that you can also contact your professor and classmates by phone, fax, and postal mail.

8. Participate Regularly and Responsibly

Online classes offer rich opportunities for student participation and collaboration, and your electronic submissions enable you to participate in meaningful conversations and academic arguments supported by evidence from your observations and research.

For group projects, others rely on your involvement, and you can learn from your classmates as well as teach them through your considered and well-supported contributions.

Treat all your correspondents respectfully. Respect the privacy of your correspondents by keeping their messages within the class discussions unless you have permission to reproduce them elsewhere.

As a member of the academic community, you are expected to conduct yourself in person, in print, and on line in a responsible way and in the spirit of courteous educational inquiry. Please report any questions or concerns to your professor promptly.

*The above suggestions are posted from the original author at http://vccslitonline.cc.va.us/vcsucces.htm

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

This is online class and the only way I can record attendance is for you to log on to blackboard and answer the posted weekly discussion board topics and do the assignments and all the assignments posted for the week. It is an “All or None” which means that you will have to do all of the work to be counted in

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attendance. Missing any assignments will report you as absent for the week. Missing 3 weeks will be the limit for dropping.

Please note that the lecture part of the course is 3 contact hrs and the laboratory is 3 contact hrs. This gives you a total of 6 contact hrs per week that we do online. This course is 96 contact hrs total; therefore missing 3 weeks will be sufficient to drop you since it means you missed 3 weeks totaling 18 hrs.

All students must enter class prior to the class 10 percent (census) date, which is the date set by the state for reporting purposes. Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in order for them to achieve their potential in class and to develop desirable personal traits necessary to succeed in employment. Students who fail to attend by this date will be dropped from the class roll. Since course content and teaching methods vary, each instructor will determine his or her own requirements for attendance. For this course, if a student misses more than 12.5 %, or 12 class/lab hours in the course the student will be dropped. The student can be dropped at ANY TIME during the semester including that time period before the date designated each semester as the last day a student can drop without grade penalty. The 12.5 % rule includes absences from class for any reason. If a student is dropped by an instructor due to excessive absences, a grade of “WF” will be issued, and could affect his/her financial aid. The student must obtain the permission of the instructor to reenter class. If this request is denied, the student may petition the Dean for reinstatement. If the Dean denies the request, the Vice President of Instruction will make the final ruling on the decision.

Students who choose to participate in College related activities such as SGA or Athletics must adhere to the attendance policy. Students are responsible for informing their instructors in advance of absences and are expected to make arrangements for making up work missed. In such cases, upon approval of the instructor, class time missed will not be counted as absences provided the students are otherwise in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA).

RELIGIOUS OR SOLEMN OBSERVANCE POLICYJohnston Community College authorizes two excused absences from classes each academic year for religious or solemn observances. For the purposes of this policy, an academic year begins on the first day of fall classes in August and ends on the last day of summer classes in July each year.

Students requesting absence from class for religious or solemn observance must complete the Religious or Solemn Observance Absence Request Form and obtain instructor approval at least two weeks prior to the date of the absence. Students who miss class for religious or solemn observance will be granted the opportunity to make up work missed due to the absence.

GENERAL POLICIES

Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with generally accepted standards of scholarship and morality. A complete listing of all college policies is available in the latest edition of the JCC catalog.

Academic IntegrityThe following regulation sets forth rules of conduct prohibiting cheating.Taking or acquiring possession of any academic material (test information, research papers, noted, etc.) from a member of the college staff or student body without permission; receiving or giving help during tests; submitting papers or

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reports (that are supposed to be original work) that are not entirely the student’s own; not giving credit for others’ work (plagiarism).

Violation of one or more of these rules may result in one of the following sanctions:ReprimandProbationInterim SuspensionLoss of Academic Credit or GradeSuspensionExpulsion

Minors on CampusCollege policy does not allow minors to be brought to class(es). Minors are not allowed on campus while parents are attending class(es). Bringing guests to class(es) is a potential disruption for others and places the college in a position of liability.

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices Does not apply in this course.Confidentiality PolicyIn accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, Johnston Community College does not release student information concerning attendance, grades, GPA, or withdrawals to anyone, including parents or employers, without proper documentation to the Registrar's office. If documentation is provided, the Registrar will notify faculty if it is permissible to release information.

Campus Resources & Information

(Please see the JCC website for complete information including hours of operation) The open computer lab is located in Wilson, Room C2007. Other general use computers can be found in the

Library and the Academic Skills Center. You will need a valid student ID to access these areas.

Academic assistance is primarily available through the Tutoring and Writing Center (TWC). Tutoring sessions, workshops, and numerous learning resources are available free of charge to currently enrolled students. Tutoring is available in most subject areas by peer and professional tutors. Please see the TWC site under Quick Links at www.johnstoncc.edu

Additional academic assistance is available through: Faculty Office Hours Academic Skills Center SMARTHINKING online tutoring Student Support Services Program (TRIO)

Disability Services – The Disability Services Office helps adapt Johnston Community College’s general services to the individual and specialized needs of students who have special health conditions, disabilities, or limitations. Services are provided in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973, as amended in 1998 in Part IV of the Workforce Investment Act, Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Our goal is to ensure all qualified students with equal opportunity and access to all programs and facilities.

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Disability Services Office – 919-209-2120Student Services Office – 919-209-2128TTY – 919-209-2154

Inclement Weather Policy – The President or designee of Johnston Community College will be responsible for canceling classes in the event of inclement weather or other emergencies. Unless announcements are made to cancel or delay classes, classes will be in session. If classes are canceled or delayed, announcements will be made on the local television and radio stations or the JCC website (HtmlResAnchor www.johnstoncc.edu) Canceled classes or classes that do not meet for any reason will require a mandatory make up assignment.

Safety and Evacuation Information -(Instructors please review with each class your evacuation strategy or response to an emergency situation i.e., if fire alarm goes off we have to leave, if tornado warning we must go to hallway etc.)

JCC’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. The Commission’s mission is the enhancement of educational quality throughout the region and the improvement of the effectiveness of institutions by ensuring that they meet standards established by the higher education community that address the needs of society and students. As members of this organization, each college is required to go through the SACS reaffirmation process every ten years. This year, Johnston Community College (JCC) is participating in reaffirmation.

As part of the reaffirmation process, each college is required to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) that identifies a specific area for improvement. Entitled “On the Write Path,” JCC’s QEP focuses on improving written communication. "On the Write Path,” demonstrates the commitment by JCC to emphasize the importance of effective writing and provides the skills necessary to communicate through writing. This commitment is supported by all members of the College including faculty and the administration. The QEP is important because it is required for reaffirmation. “On the Write Path” will help students discover, sharpen, and employ their writing skills in their academic, professional, and personal lives.

Resources:

On Campus: Writing Studio – Wilson Building (Writing Enhancement) Tutoring Center – Wilson Building (Writing Remediation)

Electronic:

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