S Y L L A B U SYour Course Learning Plan

Course:BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (CRN #18735)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time Frame:

January 13th through May 5th (Spring 2014)

     

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu

mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.M-208

Student 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 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 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: Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm in VC.L-106

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0

Course description: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body.

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: (YC Reading Proficiency Met Y or ACT Reading 17 or ASSET Reading 38 or Accuplacer Reading 061 or Compass Reading 70 or SAT Critical Reading 400 or Credit level ENG 083 Minimum Grade of C)

Course purpose: The purpose of the course is to learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology.

Textbooks, software, supplies, equipment and

tools:

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th edition, by Elaine N. Marieb

C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1. Scientific method and physiological measurements 2. Structural organization of the body 3. Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms 4. Specific chemistry concepts of the body 5. Integumentary system 6. Skeletal system and joints 7. Muscular system 8. Nervous system 9. Endocrine system 10. Cardiovascular system 11. Lymphatics and immune system 12. Respiratory system 13. Digestive system 14. Urinary system 15. Reproductive system

Learning outcomes: 1. Use the scientific method to evaluate basic principles of human physiology. (1) (PBS 1) 2. Identify the unifying themes of human anatomy and physiology. (2) (PBS 2) 3. Interpret numerical and graphical presentations of physiological data. (1, 12) (PBS 3) 4. Explain the role of specific tools and equipment utilized in clinical evaluation of human physiology. (1) (PBS 4) 5. Record or evaluate investigative results. (1) (PBS 5) 6. Describe the structural organization of the body. (2) 7. Describe homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms. (3) 8. Describe the specific chemistry concepts of the body. (4) 9. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system and body membranes, skeletal system and joints, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and the reproductive system. (5-15)

Assessments: Assessments for the class will include four in class, closed book, exams covering the lecture and lab material. There will be 10 quizzes covering the lecture and lab material. Students will complete 14 lab activities. All assessments will be graded and returned one week after they are due.

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:

4 in class exams at 130 pts. apiece ……………….………….520 pts.

Quizzes:

10 quizzes at 20 pts. apiece .………………………………...200 pts.

Labs:

14 at 20 pts. apiece………………………………………….280 pts.

Total 1000 pts.

Letter Grades: A = 900 – 1000 pts. B = 800 – 899 pts. C = 700 – 799 pts. D = 600 – 699 pts. F ≤ 698 pts.

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

Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab portion of the class.

Exams: There will be four exams worth 130 points throughout the semester.

Absences: To receive full credit labs must be turned in on time. Students may turn in labs up to one week past the due date; however, you will receive half credit for the lab. Exams can be made up with instructor permission only. If the student misses an exam the excuse must be accompanied by documentation. (ie, Doctor’s excuse) No individual extra credit work 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 634-6562

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 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 student’s 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 160 Spring 2014 Tentative Class ScheduleThe general course content for each class is listed below. The topics covered will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. The learning outcomes are addressed in the material covered every week. I reserve the right to change the contents listed below

Week Date Topic

1 Lab Activity #1 is January 14th

Chapter 1

Course Content: Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms

2 Lab Activity #2 and Quiz #1 are January 21st

Chapter 2 and Chapter 3

Course Content: Specific chemistry concepts of the body, Structural organization of the body

3 Lab Activity #3 and Quiz #2 are January 28th

Chapter 3 continued

Course Content: Structural organization of the body

4 Lab Activity #4 and Exam #1 are February 4th

Chapter 4

Course Content: Integumentary system

5 Lab Activtity #5 and Quiz #3 are February 11th

Chapter 5

Course Content: Skeletal system and joints

6 Lab Activity #6 and Quiz #4 are February 18th

Chapter 6

Course Content: Muscular system

7 Lab Activity #7 and Quiz #5 are February 25th

Chapter 7

Course Content: Nervous system

8 Lab Activity #8 and Exam #2 are March 4th

Chapter 8

Course Content: Special Senses

9 SPRING BREAK!

10 Lab Activity #9 and Quiz #6 are March 18th

Chapter 9

Course Content: Endocrine System

11 Lab Activity #10 and Quiz #7 are March 25th

Chapter 10

Course Content: Blood

12 Lab Activity #11 and Exam #3 are April 1st

Chapter 11

Course Content: Cardiovascular System

13 Lab Activity #12 and Quiz #8 are April 8th

Chapter 12 and Chapter 13

Course Content:

Learning Outcome: Lymphatic System and Respiratory System

14 Lab Activity #13 and Quiz #9 are April 15th

Chapter 14

Course Content: Digestive System

15 Lab Activity #14 and Quiz #10 are April 22nd

Chapter 15

Course Content: Urinary System

16 Exam #4 is April 29th