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S Y L L A B U SYour Course Learning Plan
Course:BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I (CRN# 20281 )
Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy
Time Frame:
June 6th through July 29th (Summer 2011)
A. Instructor Contact and Communications
Phone: 928-649-5486
E-mail address:
Skype address:
mattpearcy
Office Location: VC.J 103
Office Hours: By appointment if in person
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 (12th edition) by G. Tortora and B. Derrickson and B. Derrickson and Real Anatomy 1.0 by M. Nielsen and S. Miller.
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: Assessments for the class will include lab activities, lecture quizzes and exams. All assessments will be online. The lecture quizzes and exams will be timed. I want you to study for the assessments as though you do
not have access to your book/notes/internet. If you study for the exams as though you do not have access to those resources you will be able to finish the assessments in the given time. If you rely on looking the answers up you will not finish the assessments on time. Blackboard does not stop you from going over time on an assessment. It is very important that your keep track the time while you’re taking an assessment. For every minute that you go over time 20% of the points will be deducted from your score. The exams will be a combination of True/False, multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. The lab activities will have no time limit. All assignments must be completed by noon on the day that they are due.
Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:
4 exams at 100 points apiece ..........................................................400pts.
Lecture Quizzes:
7 quizzes at 40 points apiece …………………………………..…280pts.
Lab Activities:
6 lab activities at 50 points apiece ……………………………….300pts.
Syllabus Quiz ………...…………...………………………………20 pts.
Total 1000 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 lab assessments.
Quizzes: The lecture quizzes will cover the material presented in the lecture portion of the class.
Exams: There will be four exams worth 100 points apiece. The exams will cover both lecture and lab material. The exams will be timed. For every minute that a student goes over the time limit 20% of the points will be deducted.
Late Work: No late work will be accepted.
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 November 1 in the Fall semester, April 1 in the Spring semester.
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 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.
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 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, the learning 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 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.
BIO 201 Summer 2011 Tentative Class ScheduleThe general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The learning
outcomes listed for each week correspond to the listed learning outcomes detailed above. The topics covered will 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 all students are aware of the changes.
Week Date Topic
1 Syllabus Quiz due June 8th
Lecture Quiz #1 due June 10th
Chapters 1
Course Content: Anatomical terms and homeostasis.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
Chapter 4
Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and functions.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 15, 17, 18
2 Lab Activity #1 due June 14th
Lecture Quiz #2 due June 15th
Exam #1 due June 17th
Chapter 5
Course Content: Integumentary system.
Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapter 6
Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletal system.
Learning Outcomes: 4, 14, 15, 17, 18
3 Lab Activity #1 due June 21st
Lecture Quiz #3 due June 22nd
Chapter 7
Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.
Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapters 8 and 9
Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.
Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18
4 Lab Activity #3 due June 28th
Lecture Quiz #4 due June 29th
Exam #2 due July 1st
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
Chapter 11
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.
Learning Outcomes: 7, 14, 15, 17, 18
5 Lab Activity #4 due July 5th
Lecture Quiz #5 due July 6th
Chapter 12
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
Chapter 13
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18
6 Lab Activity #5 due July 12th
Lecture Quiz #6 due July 13th
Exam #3 due June 15th
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
Chapter 15
Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The automatic nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
7 Lab Activity #6 due July 19th
Lecture Quiz #7 due July 20th
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
Chapter 17
Course Content: The senses.
Learning Outcomes: 13, 14, 15, 17, 18
8 Lecture Quiz #8 due July 27th
Exam #4 due June 29th
No new material during Week 8
