BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Online Course: (CRN# 16082) SYLLABUS Instructor: Dr. Matt PearcyYour Course Learning Plan Time January 14th through May 6th (Spring 2013) Frame: A. Instructor Contact and Communications Phone: 928-649-5486 E-mail address: Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu Skype address: mattpearcy Office Location: VC.M 208 Office Hours: Office hours will be held on Mondays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Other meeting times will be scheduled as needed. Classroom location: Online 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, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13th edition) by G. Tortora and supplies, equipment and B. Derrickson and Real Anatomy 1.0 M. Nielsen and S. Miller. tools: 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 sensesLearning 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 this course will include weekly online quizzes and four proctored exams. The four exams must be taken at a Testing Center so that they can be proctored. The exams will be closed book. Early in the semester we will work out where you are going to take the proctored exams. If you take the exams at any of Yavapai College’s Testing
Centers the proctoring will be free. If you are in a location that requires a non Yavapai College affiliated Testing Center you may have to pay a small fee to take the exams. (Usually about 15 – 30 dollars) You are responsible for this fee to take the exams. Every effort will be made to find a free testing center. There will be 11 online quizzes covering the lecture and lab material. The questions on the quizzes will be similar, but not identical, to those found on the exams. The point of the quizzes is to prepare you for the types of questions you will see on the exams. There will be weekly online labs. At the beginning of the semester students will be required to complete a quiz covering the syllabus for the class.Grading (credit) criteria: Exams: 4 proctored exams at 125 pts apiece………………...…...500 pts. Quizzes: 11 online quizzes at 25 pts. apiece .……………….……..275 pts. Labs: 13 at 25 pts. apiece……………………………...…...…..325 pts. Syllabus Quiz……………………………………….....……..20 pts. Total Points 1,120 pts. Letter Grades: The first criterion to pass the class is to achieve a 70% average on the proctored exams. Once that criterion is met the letter grades will be assigned as follow: A = 1,008 – 1,120 pts. B = 896 – 1,007 pts. C = 784 – 895 pts. D = 672 – 783 pts. F ≤ 671 pts. Labs: Labs will be graded for quality and completeness. Each lab is worth 25 points. Labs will be assigned weekly and will be due on Wednesdays at 5 pm. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given online about once a week. Each quiz will be worth 25 points and will be due on Wednesdays at 5 pm. Exams There will be four closed book comprehensive proctored exams during the semester. Each exam will be worth 125 points. The average score for the four exams must be a 70% in order to pass the class. Absences: No late work will be accepted. All assignments will be posted one week before they are due so that students can fit the assignment into their particular schedule. All assignments must be completed by their due date to receive credit. No extra credit will be assigned. 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 634-6562Online resources and Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at services: 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 March 10th. 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 Spring 2013 Tentative Class ScheduleThe 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 listedbelow. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that allstudents are aware of the changes. The following learning outcomes will be addressed every week: usescientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the body, identify the broad themes that unify studying thesystems 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 Date Topic 1 Syllabus Quiz is due January Chapters 1 18th Course Content: Anatomical terms and homeostasis. Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 2 Lecture Quiz #1 is due Chapter 3 January 23rd Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and functions. Lab Activity #1 is due January 23rd Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 3 Lecture Quiz #2 is due Chapter 4 January 30th Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and functions. Lab Activity #2 is due January 30th Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 15, 17, 18 4 Exam #1 is due February 6th Chapter 5 Lab Activity #3 is due Course Content: Integumentary system. February 6th Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 17, 18 Exam #1 covers the material in chapters 1, 3 and 4 as well as Lab Activities 1 and 2. 5 Lecture Quiz #3 is due Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 February 13th Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletal Lab Activity #4 is due system. Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints. February 13th Learning Outcomes: 4, 5, 14, 15, 17, 18 6 Lecture Quiz #4 is due Chapters 8 and 9 February 20th Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints. Lab Activity #5 is due Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18 February 20th 7 Lecture Quiz #5 is due Chapter 10
February 27th Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. Muscle Lab Activity #6 is due contraction. February 27th Learning Outcomes: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 188 Exam #2 is due March 6th Chapter 11 Lab Activity #7 is due March Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular 6th system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. Exam #2 covers the material in Learning Outcomes: 7, 14, 15, 17, 18 chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 as well as lab activities 3, 4, 5 and 6.9 Spring Break!!10 Lecture Quiz #6 is due March Chapter 12 20th Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous Lab Activity #8 is due March system. 20th Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 1811 Lecture Quiz #7 is due March Chapter 13 27th Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous Lab Activity #9 is due March system. 27th Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 1812 Exam #3 is due April April 3rd Chapter 14 Lab Activity #10 is due April Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous 3rd system. The central and peripheral nervous system. Exam #3 will cover the Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 material in chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 as well as lab activities 7, 9, 10, 11.13 Lecture Quiz #8 is due April Chapter 15 10th Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous Lab Activity #11 is due April system. The automatic nervous system. 10th Learning Outcomes: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 1814 Lecture Quiz #9 is due April Chapter 16 17th Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous Lab Activity #12 is due April system. The central and peripheral nervous system. 17th Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 1815 Lecture Quiz #10 is due April Chapter 17
24th Course Content: The senses. Lab Activity # 13 is due April Learning Outcomes: 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 24th16 Exam #4 is due May 1st No new material this week Exam #4 covers the material in chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17 as well as lab activities 12 and 13.