BIO 201 Syllabus Spring 2012 Inperson

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S Y L L A B U S

Your Course Learning Plan

Course:BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

(CRN #14182)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

TimeFrame:

January 18th

through May 8th

(Spring 2012)

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 8:00 am to 10:00 am,Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Wednesdays from 11:00 am

to 12:00 pm. Office hours from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Tuesdayswill be held in the Learning Center. The rest of my office hours will

be in my office. Office hours will be held at alternate times byappointment.

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

nervous 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 (13th

edition) by G. Tortora and

B. Derrickson and Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology(4

thedition) 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 assignments will be completed weekly.

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:

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

1 comprehensive final exam.200 pts.

Quizzes

7 quizzes at 20 points apiece140 pts.

Labs

21 at 15 pts. apiece......315 pts.

1, 075 pts.

The grades from the six highest regular exams will be used to calculatethe final grades. So the letter grades will be assigned using the points

below. Disregarding the lowest exam brings the point total to 1,015points for the class.

A = 913 1015 pts. B = 812 912 pts. C = 710 811 pts. D = 609 709 pts. F 608 pts.

Labs:

Exams:

Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab.

The exams will be closed book.

Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab

portion of the class.

Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be made

up with instructor permission only. If the student misses an exam theexcuse 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 Verde

Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywidelibrary network, which provides access to a wide-range of information

and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of aCollege library card entitles students to access materials housed at

member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials onreserve 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 forstudents including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for


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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 atwww2.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 toanother school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must

make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must bemade up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to

instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped fromthe 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 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 the

class 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 learningenvironment. The presentation of another individuals work as ones

own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the Colleges

Student Code of Conduct. Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, andviolation 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 astudents desk during an assessment will be construed as cheating andthe student will receive a zero on the assignment.

Student code ofconduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property arefundamental expectations for every student. The Student Code of

Conduct outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process forresponding to allegations of student misconduct.

Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support servicesto students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or


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accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arrangedthrough 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 learning

environment. 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 usedoutside 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 toleratedand could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty

each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learningenvironment. 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 andrespect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on themanner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional

courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect toindividuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion,

politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities. Allcorrespondence 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.


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BIO 201 Spring 2012 Tentative Class Schedule

The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics coveredwill include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed

below. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that alstudents are aware of the changes. 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 andanatomical structures, Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and research onphysiological data and anatomical structures and record the results of investigation through writing.

Week Due Dates Topic

1 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 Quiz #1 is January 25th Chapter 3

Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy andfunctions.

Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

3 Exam #1 is February 1st Chapter 4

Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy andfunctions.

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 15, 17, 18

4 Quiz #2 is February 8th

Chapter 5

Course Content: Integumentary system.


5 Exam #2 is February 15th

Chapter 6

Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletalsystem.


6 Quiz #3 is due February

22nd

Chapter 7

Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.


7 Exam #3 is February 29th

Chapters 8 and 9

Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.



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8 Quiz #4 is March 7

th Chapter 10

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscularsystem. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. Muscle

contraction.

Learning Outcomes: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 18

9 SPRING BREAK!

10 Exam #4 is March 21st

Chapter 11

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscularsystem. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.


11 Quiz #5 is March 28th

Chapter 12

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous

system.


12 Exam #5 is April 4th

Chapter 13

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervoussystem.


13 Quiz #6 is April 11th

Chapter 14

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervoussystem. The central and peripheral nervous system.

Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18

14 Exam #6 is April 18th

Chapter 15

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervoussystem. The automatic nervous system.

Learning Outcomes: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18

15 Quiz 7 is April 25th

Chapter 16

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

16 Exam #7 is May 2nd

Chapter 17

Course Content: The senses.


17 Final Exam is May 7th


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BIO 201 Tentative Lab Schedule for Spring 2012

Week Due Dates Topic Covered

1 Anatomical Language (pg. 1)

2 Organ Systems and Body Cavities (pg. 13)

Compound Light Microscope (pg. 23)3 Cell Structure and Cell Cycle (pg. 31)

Transport Across the Plasma Membrane (pg. 41)

4 Tissues (pg. 51) and Handout

5 Integumentary System Structure and Function (pg. 83)

6 Bone Structure and Function (pg. 95)

7 Axial Skeleton (pg. 105)

8 Appendicular Skeleton (pg. 137)

9 Spring Break!!

10 Joints and Synovial Joint Movements (pg. 159)

11 Skeletal Muscle Structure (pg. 173)

Contraction of Skeletal Muscle (pg. 185)

12 Muscle Handout

13 Nervous Tissue (pg. 253)

Spinal Cord Structure and Function (pg. 267)

14 Spinal Nerves (pg. 277)

Brain Structure and Function (pg. 297)

15 Cranial Nerves (pg.321)

General Senses (pg. 343)

16 Special Senses (pg. 357

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BIO 201 Syllabus Spring 2012 Inperson