BIOL2401: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

An Orientation

Spring 2010 Semester

M. Alba

An Icebreaker

• 3 Basic Things– What is your name?– Where were you born/ raised?– Where did you go to school or what did you do

before SAC?

• As a child, what 3 professions did you want to have when you grew up?

• Why are you taking this class?

What is BIOL 2401?

• This course is a study of the structure and function of the human body, emphasizing on the anatomy of organs and organ systems (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous)

• You will develop an understanding of these organ systems and their functions at a healthy state and at diseased states.

What to expect:

• Lots of reading

• New terminology

• Lots of memorization, lots of detail

• Regular quizzes

• Organ dissection

• A better understanding of how the body works and an appreciation of how all the organ systems work together to keep us alive

What to Expect From Me

• I will respect you• I will not be your buddy• I will be considerate of

you• I will try to get graded

quizzes and exams back to you ASAP

• I will make myself available to you as best as I can

• I will not put you on the spot or embarrass you

• I will not babysit you or coddle you

• I will try to answer your questions as best I can

• I am not a clinician. Do not ask me to diagnose your diseases.

• I do not BS

What I Expect From You

• Come to class on time• Cell phones are to be

silenced & put away • Ask questions, don’t be

shy • Do not let yourself fall

behind in class• Take advantage of

resources given to you• Be resourceful!

• No food or drinks during lab activities

• Disruptive behavior is not tolerated

• Clean up after yourselves

• Keep an open dialogue with me and your classmates

Syllabus Highlights: Contact Me

• Contact information:E-mail: malba7@alamo.edu

Phone: (210) 588-1590

• Office hours: In the BioSpot (CAC 350)Tuesdays: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Syllabus Highlights: Books

• 6 Scantron sheets (Form No. 882-E)• Textbook:

Human Anatomy and Physiology, 8th ed., 2007. Marieb, and Hoehn. ISBN 0-8053-5910-9

• Lab Manual:  Anatomy and Physiology Text and Laboratory Workbook, 2nd ed., 2007. Stephen G. Davenport. ISBN 0-96377670-1-1

Syllabus Highlights: PALS

• General Information:– Syllabus– Course schedule– Grade sheet

• PowerPoints

• Lecture & Lab Handouts

• Links– Useful sites– Videos

Syllabus Highlights: Grading

• Go to PALS, print out grade sheet• Lecture Exams = 50%• Lab Exams = 25%• Quizzes = 10%• Final Exam = 10%• Participation = 5%• No make-ups given on missed exams &

quizzes. Instead, I will drop your lowest grades at the end of the semester

Syllabus Highlights: Attendance

• Absences– You are allowed no more than 4 absences– Upon the 5th absence, you will be immediately

dropped from the course– It is your responsibility to catch up with the class

material that you miss

• Tardiness– 3 tardy occurrences = 1 absence– Do not be disruptive– You may miss a quiz

How to Succeed in this Course

• Read the book

• Come to class prepared for quizzes

• Listen carefully and write good notes

• Study a little bit everyday

• Start memorizing early on

• Join or create a study group

• Make flash cards, use acronyms, and mnemonics

Examples of mnemonics:

• Please Parenthesis• Excuse Exponent• My

Multiplication• Dear Division• Aunt Addition• Sally Subtraction

• King Kingdom• PhilipPhylum• Came Class• Over Order• For Family• GreatGenus• Sandwiches

Species

How to Succeed in this Course

• Take advantage of the BioSpot & other resources

• Don’t fall behind• See me during office hours or e-mail me if

you are falling behind or have questions• See a tutor• “TRAIN your BRAIN to RETAIN all the

information”• Do not come to class hungry