BIO 201 Syllabus Fall 11

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S Y L L A B U S

Your Course Learning Plan

Course:BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I (CRN#

32694)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

TimeFrame:

August 22nd

through December 10th

(Fall 2011)

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

[email protected]

Office Location: VC.J 103

Office Hours: Office hours will be held on Mondays from 11:00am to 12:00pm,Wednesdays from 11:00am to 12:00pm and on Thursdays from

8:00am to 11:00am. Office hours on Thursday mornings from 8:00amto 10:00 am will be held in the Learning Center. Office hours will be

held at alternative times by appointment.

Classroom location: Monday and Wednesday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm in VC.G 123 andfrom 3:35pm to 4:45pm in VC.L 106

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0

Course description: BIO 201 explores the structure and function of the human body.

Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, andnervous systems.

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 156 (Preferred), or BIO 100 or BIO 181. Three lecture; Three lab.

Course purpose: To gain an understanding of the human body and how it functions.

Textbooks, software,supplies, equipment and

tools:

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13

th

edition) by G. Tortora andB. Derrickson and Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology

(4rd

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


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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 skeletalsystem.

5. Identify and describe the anatomy of joints, axial and appendicularskeletal systems.

6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the muscularsystem.

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 nervoussystem.

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 autonomicnervous 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 thebody.

16. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation ofphysiological data and anatomical structures.

17. Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis andresearch on physiological data and anatomical structures.

18. Record the results of investigation through writing.


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Assessments: The assessments for the class will include seven closed book exams as

well as a closed book comprehensive final exam. The final exam will

cover the material from the entire semester. There will be seven closedbook quizzes. Also, lab notebooks will be collected four times during

the semester.

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:

7 exams at 60 pts. apiece..420 pts.

1 comprehensive final exam.240 pts.

Quizzes

7 quizzes at 20 points apiece140 pts.

Lab Notebook

Collected 4 times at 50 pts. apiece...200 pts.

Letter Grades: A = 900 1000 pts. B = 800 899 pts. C = 700 799 pts. D = 600 699 pts. F 698 pts.

Labs: Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the labnotebook and participation in group problem solving sessions.

Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and labportion of the class.

Exams: There will be seven exams worth 60 points each throughout thesemester. The seventh exam will be a comprehensive final exam.

Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be madeup with instructor permission only. If the student misses an exam the

excuse must be accompanied by documentation. (ie, Doctors excuse)No extra credit work is allowed.

Student Resources (as applicable)

Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the VerdeValley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide

library network, which provides access to a wide-range of informationand resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a

College library card entitles students to access materials housed atmember libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on

reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of libraryresources.

Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde ValleyCampuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for

students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment forstudents with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.

Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562


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Online resources and

services:

Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available atwww2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters

Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies

Attendance: Students who do not attend all class meetings and complete all required

assignments during the first two weeks of the semester will be droppedfrom the course.

The last date for student initiated withdrawal is October 16, 2011.Withdrawing from a course after the published deadline for withdrawal

requires instructor approval and signature. I will only sign off onwithdrawals from this course afterOctober 16,2011 in the event of a

serious and unavoidable situation. Students enrolled in this courseafterOctober 16,2011 will receive the grade earned for the semester.

As this is a college course that transfers as a Humanities option andarticulates as a sophomore level Art History Course to all three stateuniversities, the S/U grades are not an option for college students.

Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until thedeadline 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 November 1 in the Fall semester, April 1 in the Springsemester.

For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitted

until the class is 50 percent completed.

For classes of 1-3 days in length, withdrawals are permitted until theclass is 50 percent completed.

A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrativewithdrawal. 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 individuals work as onesown or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,

plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the CollegesStudent Code of Conduct. Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and

violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in theYavapai College General Catalog. Cell phones must be stored during

assessments. The presence of a cell on a students desk during anassessment will be construed as cheating and the student will receive a

0% on the assessment.

Student code ofconduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are

fundamental expectations for every student. The Student Code ofConduct outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for


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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 oraccommodations 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 and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learningenvironment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-

audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, thelearning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used

outside these facilities.

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 facultyeach have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning

environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standardsmay be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional

responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity andrespect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the

manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professionalcourtesy 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.


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BIO 201 General Lab Schedule for Fall 2011

Week Date Topic Covered

1 Compound Light Microscope (pg. 23)

Anatomical Language (pg. 1)

2 Organ Systems and Body Cavities (pg. 13)

Cell Structure and Cell Cycle (pg. 31)

3 Transport Across the Plasma Membrane (pg. 41)

4 Lab Notebook Collection #1

September 14th

Tissues (pg. 51)

5 Integumentary System Structure and Function (pg. 83)

6 Bone Structure and Function (pg. 95)

7Axial Skeleton (pg. 105)


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Appendicular Skeleton (pg. 137)

9 Joints and Synovial Joint Movements (pg. 159)

10 Skeletal Muscle Structure (pg. 173)

Contraction of Skeletal Muscle (pg. 185)

11 Skeletal Muscles and Their Actions (pg. 197)


November 9th

Nervous Tissue (pg. 253)Spinal Cord Structure and Function (pg. 267)

13 Spinal Nerves (pg. 277)

Somatic Reflexes (pg. 287)

14 Brain Structure and Function (pg. 297)

Cranial Nerves (pg. 321)

15 General Senses (pg. 343)

Special Senses (pg. 357)


December 7th

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BIO 201 Syllabus Fall 11