Bio 201 syllabus fall 2014 inperson

S Y L L A B U S

Your Course Learning Plan

Course: BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

(CRN #37013)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time Frame:

August 18th

through December 6th

(Fall 2014)

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

[email protected]

mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.M-208

Office Hours: My job is to help you be successful so please come see me outside of

the classroom if you need to talk about anything at all. The sooner the

better! Official student hours will be held on Mondays from 11:00 am

to 12:00 pm, Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Wednesdays

from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; however, if these times don’t work for you

let me know and we’ll figure out an alternative time to meet.

Classroom location: Monday and Wednesday from 8:15 am to 10:55 am 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 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

(4th

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

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

cover the material from the entire semester. Also, lab assignments will

be completed weekly.

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:

5 exams at 100 pts. apiece……..……………………………..500 pts.

1 comprehensive final exam………………………………….200 pts.

Labs

20 at 15 pts. apiece………………………………...………...300 pts.

1,000 pts.

The letter grades will be assigned using the points below.

A = 900 – 1000 pts. B = 800 – 899 pts. C = 700 – 799 pts. D = 600 –

699 pts. F ≤ 599 pts.

Labs:

Exams:

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

The exams will be closed book and will consist of material covered in

lecture and lab.

Absences: Students may miss one exam for any reason (no documentation

required). The exam must be made up by the following class period to

receive credit. If a student is absent for additional exams documentation

providing an explanation must be provided (ie. Dr’s note). The student

will not receive any extra credit available on the exam and the exam

must be made up before the next class period.

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 October 13th

.

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. All cell phones must be stowed

before beginning an assessment. The presence of a cell phone on a

student’s desk during an assessment will be construed as cheating and

the student will receive an F for the class. Any incident of cheating or

plagiarism on any assignment in the class will result in the student

receiving an F as their letter grade for the class.

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. No cell phones are allowed in the students

possession during any assessment. All cell phones and other electronic

devices must be stored in a place not immediately accessible to the

student during assessments.

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. All

correspondence 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.

BIO 201 Fall 2014 Tentative Class Schedule

The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics covered

will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed

below. 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 and anatomical structures, Use the tools and

equipment necessary for scientific analysis and research on physiological data and anatomical structures and

record the results of investigation through writing.

Week Due Dates Topic

1 Chapter 1

Course Content: Anatomical terms and homeostasis.

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15

2 Chapter 3

Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and

functions.

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

3 Chapters 3 and 4

Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and

functions.

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

4 Exam #1 is September 10th

Chapter 5

Course Content: Integumentary system.


5 Chapter 6

Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletal

system.


6 Chapter 7

Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.


7 Exam #2 is October 1st

Chapters 8 and 9

Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.


8 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

9 Chapter 11

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular

system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.


10 Exam #3 is October 22nd

Chapter 12

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous

system.


11 Chapter 13


system.


12 Chapter 14


system. The central and peripheral nervous system.

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

13 Exam #4 is November 12th

Chapter 15


system. The automatic nervous system.

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

14 Chapter 16


system. The central and peripheral nervous system.

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

15 Exam #5 is November 24th

Chapter 17

Course Content: The senses.


16 Final Exam is December 3rd

BIO 201 Tentative Lab Schedule for Fall 2014

Week Topic Covered

1 Anatomical Language (pg. 1)

2 Compound Light Microscope (pg. 23)

Organ Systems and Body Cavities (pg. 13)

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 Joints and Synovial Joint Movements (pg. 159)

10 Skeletal Muscle Structure (pg. 173)

Contraction of Skeletal Muscle (pg. 185)

11 Muscle Handout

Nervous Tissue (pg. 253)

12 Spinal Cord Structure and Function (pg. 267)

Spinal Nerves (pg. 277)

13 Somatic Reflexes (pg. 287)

Brain Structure and Function (pg. 297)

14 Cranial Nerves (pg.321)

General Senses (pg. 343)

15 Special Senses (pg. 357)

16 All labs due

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Bio 201 syllabus fall 2014 inperson