Course Description: This course is an intensive study of the structure of the human body and its systems.  Emphasis is on the needs of students majoring in biology, nursing, physical education, and medical sciences.

Prerequisites: Biol-50 or Biol-01.

Advisories: Engl-A, Engl-41.

Expected Student Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to:

A.       Define anatomy and apply commonly used anatomical terminology.

B.       Describe the structure of the generalized animal cell and relate its structure to its function.

C.       Describe, illustrate and summarize basic life processes of single cells and multicellular organisms.

D.       Evaluate the cell theory.

E.        Classify the four major tissues, their distinguishing histological features, their functions and principal locations in the body.

F.        Differentiate the histological features of osseous tissue and the features of the bones of the body.

G.       Describe the principal types of joints and their location, and analyze joint function and principal motions.

H.       Summarize the characteristics and the functions of muscle tissue, the principal leverage systems, and the origin, insertion and action of the important muscles of the body.

I.         Classify the components of blood and their role in body function.

J.         Compare the parts of the heart and major circulatory routes in the body including arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatics.

K.       Classify the organs of the nervous system and the cells of nervous tissue.

L.        Assess the anatomical features of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system and sensory apparatus.

M.       Evaluate the components of the endocrine system, their relationship to the nervous system and their functions in maintaining homeostasis.

N.       Explain the anatomical structures of the respiratory system including location of parts and evaluate the function of each in gaseous transport.

O.       Evaluate the alimentary canal and accessory organs and relate these organs to their role in digestion and absorption of nutrients.

P.        Assess the role of  all urinary system organs in the elimination of body wastes and maintenance of body fluid balance.

Q.           Compare, and contrast the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.

LECTURE EXAMS 100 points each. There will be 5 of these as indicated on your schedule.  Your lowest lecture exam grade that is 50 or above will be adjusted to match the average of the other 4 exams if this improves your grade. 

LAB QUIZZES 60 points each.  There will be approximately 8 of these.  I will drop the lowest 2 quiz scores.

PARTICIPATION 100 points total.  Every non-exam day you are in lab studying material, quizzing each other on the material, dissecting on dissection days, you will earn up to 4 points for a total maximum of 100 points at the end of the semester.

LAB PRACTICUMS 100 points each.  There will be 6 of these as indicated on your schedule.    Your lowest lab practicum grade that is 50 or above will be adjusted to match the average of the other 5 exams if this improves your grade.

COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM 200 points.  This is really two exams in one.  A 100 point test to cover the last unit of lecture material and a 100 point exam comprised mostly of questions from the previous 5 lecture exams.  You need two Scantrons for this exam.                                                                

Grading Policy: Your grade will be based on the percentage of possible points that you have earned in class.

A         90 – 100% ~1314-1460                      B         80 – 89.9% ~1168-1313                    

C         70 – 79.9% ~1022-1167                     D         60 – 69.9% ~876-1021

F          < 59.9% <876

Attendance Policy: I will consider dropping any student who has 4 unexcused absences (two weeks’ worth of class).  Arriving at class late or leaving early will be marked as being absent for half the class.

It is ultimately your responsibility to complete the appropriate paper work in a timely manner if you wish to drop this course.  If your name is on my final grade sheet, I will enter a grade based on the points you have earned.

Make-up work:  There are absolutely no make-up lab practicums, or final exams. 

You may make-up one of the first five regular lecture exams under extenuating circumstances.  You must contact me within 24 hours of the day of the scheduled exam in order to make it up.  Documentation supporting the reason for your absence may be required. Make-up exams must be taken within a week of the scheduled day of the exam. 

If a lab exam is missed due to a crisis/emergency, then the 0 for that lab exam may be changed to the average of the other 5 lab exams.  Note this is an exception to the 50 or above policy, referred to under “evaluations”, and will use up your single “average lowest lab practicum score.” Documentation supporting the excused absence may be required.

Rules of Conduct

I strive to maintain a positive academic environment.  This is your educational experience, so please help me to make it an excellent one.  If you have a problem with any facet of this class, then take the time to notify me and I will try to accommodate you.  I will not compromise the integrity of the curriculum by consciously omitting portions of the subject.

Academic Honesty

Academic dishonesty is a violation of the standards of student conduct.  The college, and therefore I as its representative, has the responsibility to ensure that grades assigned are indicative of the knowledge and skill level of each student and academic dishonesty makes it impossible to fulfill this responsibility.  Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and misuse of college computers and software.  I cannot and will not tolerate Academic Dishonesty.  All acts of dishonesty will result in a zero on the assignment(s) in question.  All acts of Academic Dishonesty will be reported to the office of the Vice-President of Student Personnel.  Misusing lab equipment may also warrant these penalties.

Electronic Devices

With the following exceptions, no electronic devices (cell phones, blackberrys, ipods etc.) are allowed to be on during lectures or labs.  If you have a cell phone with a vibrate function, this may be on during non-exam times only in the vibrate mode.  Any incoming calls must be taken outside of the classroom.  Absolutely minimize the disturbance as you leave the classroom.  Calculator use is strictly regulated; you must ask me before you use one during an in-class assignment or test.  Failure to adhere to the Electronic Device police will be considered a Classroom Disruption or a violation of Academic Honesty and will be handled as detailed in the appropriate section.

Classroom Disruptions

Classroom disruptions that compromise the learning environment in the class will not be tolerated.  Classroom disruptions include, but are not limited to, conversations while I’m lecturing or a student is trying to ask a question, entering the classroom late or leaving early, and inappropriate contact between students.  You are in the classroom to learn, leave the socializing to outside the classroom.  Note – classroom discussions during an exam fall under a violation of Academic Honesty and will be dealt with as detailed above.  Any act of classroom disruption will warrant a verbal reprimand.  Continue disruption will result in your expulsion from the classroom for the rest of that session and you will not be allowed to re-enter the class for future sessions without first having a conference with me.  Further disruptions after this conference will result in expulsion from the class and will be reported to the office of the Vice-President of Student Personnel. 

Exam Policies

In addition to policies outlined above, which will be strictly observed during exam times, use the facilities before going into an exam.  Once you leave the classroom, your exam is over and I will grade based on the answer sheet you turn in (if any) before leaving the room.

Lab Exam: I have a fairly open lab exam format.  In order to keep this format please make note of the following rules:

1.      Fold your lab practicum answer sheet in half and keep it folded/oriented to minimize opportunities for other students to accidentally see your answers.

2.      No more than one person at a lab exam station.

3.      Don’t crowd a station; when waiting for a station wait at the side, back or front of the room.  Lines at stations are strictly forbidden.

4.      Don’t stay too long at stations; if you are having difficulty remembering the answer, then move onto the next station and come back when fewer people are trying to go to that station.

Study Suggestions – A few thoughts 

In order to have an opportunity to pass this class you must endeavor to do the following:

1.)    Attend all classes.

2.)    Read the pages before I lecture on it, read again thoroughly the parts I cover in lecture.

3.)    Take accurate notes and review those notes as soon as possible.

4.)    Study all relevant material 2-3 hours for every hour spent in lecture and one hour for every hour spent in lab – that is ~10-12 hours each week.

5.)    Quiz yourself – are you retaining the material you attempted to acquire in 1-4?  If not, you may need to do number 2 and 4 until you do retain said material.

6.)    I also highly recommend that you form study groups.  It has been determined that studying in groups is more effective then working alone.

Tentative Schedule – I will make every effort to stick to this schedule, but I reserve the right to change it as circumstances require.