Upload
jack-giles-allison
View
216
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
MASTERING A&P Mastering A&P is Pearson’s online tutorial and homework program that accompanies your textbook. You may register at: The Course ID for this class is: grant77233
Citation preview
WelcomeBIOLOGY 2401-083
Fundaments of Anatomy and Physiologywww.biol2401.weebly.com
Spring, 2014
Mrs. Willie Grant, [email protected]
(210) 486-2370
Textbook
Course Content: Chapters 1 – 18.
ISBN: 0321-97624X 978-0321-976246 ISBN: 0321-870700 978-0321870704
MASTERING A&P
Mastering A&P is Pearson’s online tutorial and homework program that accompanies your textbook. You may register at:www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com
The Course ID for this class is: grant77233
Learning OutcomesSubject Matter
The Learning Outcomes for each chapter are important. Students should review these before and after reading the chapters and evaluate their own understanding. At the end of the semester, students should feel that they have accomplished these Learning Outcomes.
Anatomy and Physiology I is designed to instruct students in the study and functions of the human body. Topics to be covered include:
Anatomical termsCell structure and functionThe different types of tissuesThe Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular , Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Methods of Measurement
The mastery of the subject will be measured by the average of
Lecture exam: 50%Lab exams: 30%Comprehensive Final Examination: 20%
Total 100%
MasteringA&P Homework Assignments will be counted as extra points (up to five) to be added at the final averaging.
Tentative Lecture Exam Schedule
Exam Material Covered Tentative Exam Date1 Chapters 1 and 2 February 15, 20142 Chapters 3, 4, 5 March 1, 20143 Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 March 22, 20144 Chapters 10 and 11 April 5, 20145 Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 May 3, 2014FINAL Chapters 1 - 18 May 17, 2014
Note: The lowest lecture exam grade will be dropped
There will be NO make-up Lecture Exams
FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION90-100% A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D
Below 60% F
About the Exams
You will be allowed only ONE make-up exam for the laboratory exams.
This make-up must be approved by instructor and scheduled to be taken before the next laboratory exam.
Failure to make-up the exam will result in a zero being given for that exam.
Attendance
Attendance is important. You must attend both the lectures and labs.You will be allowed a total of four (4) lecture/lab combinations during
the semester before you are dropped.
If you do not attend at least once the first week of class (Saturday class), you will be dropped.
If you stop attending class, you should contact the instructor and college registrar to officially withdraw from class. Be mindful of the rules covering the number of drops you are allowed.
The last day to withdraw this semester is: April 21, 2014.
Additional Class Instructions
ACCESS TO MASTERING A&P: Register with Mastering A&P the Pearson website for students using the 9th edition of Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. Our Course is Biol 2401-074.
Website: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com
The access code for this course is grant77233.There is a variety of MasteringA&P assignments in addition to those selected as Homework. After you register and have access, go through the tutorial. This will help you in completing the assignments and utilize the other study aids throughout the semester.
Additional Class Instructions
The course can be found online at: www.biol2401.weebly.com
Anything covered during class will be available at this website
Also available will be: Study Point Reviews for Lecture Exams
Study Point Review for the Final Examination Final Examination Review Exams Case Study Information
Additional Class Instructions
DVDs: DVDs for Biol 2401 lab are available to view in the St. Philip’s library and they are available for purchase in the Bursar’s Office at the cost of $15.00 ($25.00 for Biol 2402 also). DVDs may be picked up in the Byrd Sanctuary (tutoring lab). Check for operation hours.
LECTURE NOTES and LAB NOTES: Lecture Notes and Lab Notes are available online at:
http://legacy.alamo.edu/spc/acad/natsci/Documents/2401labnotesfall09.pdf
BYRD SANCTUARY (Tutoring Lab): The Byrd Sanctuary is available for additional tutoring and study. You may review the models and get one-on-one instruction. Check for the operation hours.
College Policies
COLLEGE POLICIES: (added by individual college)A. All of the Alamo Colleges are tobacco free.B. Alamo Colleges DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:• Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911• General Phone (210) 485-0099• Weather Phone (210) 485-0189 (For information
on college closures)
Special Accommodations
ADA Statement for Students Requiring SpecialAccommodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to self-identify with the campus Disability Resource Center. Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive a Letter of Accommodation from the Disability Resource Center office. Instructors are required to follow only those accommodations and/or services outlined in the Letter of Accommodation. For further information, please contact the St. Philip’s College Disability Resource Center at (210) 486-2474 or visit the office located in the Sutton Learning Center, Rm. 103B. If you have specific needs, please discuss them privately with your instructor.
Helpful Hints
Work to complete all assignments and exams ON TIME. Do not procrastinate
Work out a good study schedule for lecture and lab. Do not mismanage your time.
Work for a good understanding of the material that is being covered.Do not fail to ask questions or get help.
Work to make your completed work as thorough and well done as possible.Do not fail to comply with the rules of good grammar and the requirements set up in the assignments as you complete your assignments.
Welcome
I am not on campus during the week, but you may contact meby e-mail at:
[email protected] a message for me at:
(210) 486-2370
Please let me know as soon as possible when you have any type of problem. If If I do not know the answer, I will try to find someone who does.
Have a GREAT semester and learn something about anatomy and physiology as well as about yourself. It will be fun.
Biology 2401
Have a Great Semester!