BIOL&242: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
ORIENTATION / Winter, 2014
Instructor: Gary Brady
Office: Bld 28 / Rm 112 Phone: 533-3426
Credit: 5 Qtr Hours e-mail:
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Class Meets: M/W: 5:30pm-7:00pm (lecture, Bld 28, Rm 141)
7:00pm-9:00pm (lab, Bld 28, Rm 134)
T / R: 4:00pm-6:00pm (1st lab, Bld 28, Rm 134)
6:00pm–7:30pm (lecture, Bld 28, Rm 144)
7:30pm-9:30pm (2nd lab, Bld 28, Rm 134)
Subject Matter: An integrated study of human body structure and function including study of human cadavers. Major emphasis will be on the digestive, urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and reproductive systems; including cytology and histology of the major structures and organs of each system.
Text: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 13th ed. by Tortora and Derrickson, Wiley, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-470-56510-0
Lab Atlas: A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory, 7th ed. by Van De Graaff and Crawley, Morton Publishing Co. 2011 ISBN: 089582-875-8
COURSE RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. Good attendance is crucial to your success in this class. Missing as few as one or two classes may result in falling behind and failing the course. Missed lecture exams must be taken within one week of the original exam date or zero points will be given for the exam. (A 10% deduction will apply to all lecture exams taken late but within 1 week of original test date). LAB EXAMS CANNOT BE MADE UP FOR ANY REASON and must be taken on the day scheduled for the lab exam.
**TURN CELL PHONE RINGERS OFF DURING LECTURE AND LAB EXAMS**
Lecture and labs start promptly, as scheduled, so please be punctual. Students who arrive late for class miss important introductory instructions.
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2. Four written exams covering lecture and text material will be given during the quarter. Four practical exams will test your knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and understanding of laboratory experiments performed, as
well as anatomical knowledge gained through dissection and use of other study aids related to the human body including human cadavers.
3. Course grades are earned on the basis of TOTAL POINTS derived from lecture and laboratory exams. As a guide to your progress in the course, the grading scale is as follows: 96-100% = 4.0 or A; 91% = 3.5 or A-; 81% = 2.6 or B-; 65% = 1.6 or C-; 59% = 1.0 or D-; 58% or less= 0.0 F.
Note: A complete grading scale is posted on the online syllabus. Student grades will be posted to the online syllabus in a timely manner as additional points are earned. The last four digits of your Student ID # will be used for anonymous identification of posted grades.
4. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating will receive a zero for that exam. A second incident of cheating will result in a "0.0" for the course and student will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in Departmental and SFCC guidelines.
Personal honesty and integrity are the most important attributes of any professional. If you’re taking this class, you’re most likely planning on entering a professional program that expects those attributes. After you complete your program and go to work as a health care professional, your ethics must continue to be of the highest standards.
If any student witnesses another student cheating in any way (looking at note cards, looking at another student’s paper, or allowing another student to look at their paper, etc., please let me know by sending me an email. The student reporting the cheating will remain anonymous and I will deal with the cheating student or students appropriately.
5. Laboratory attendance is required. Additional open lab hours with tutors will be made available to you on the weekends. Take full advantage of this additional time to study in lab.
6. Keep the laboratory clean. Neatness is part of good lab work. Keep your lab work area clean. Spray your table with bleach and wipe with paper towels. Take care of lab materials and equipment properly. Wash dissecting kits and trays used during the lab; dry them and return them to the proper storage place.
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7. Learn to make independent conclusions. Don’t rely on your lab partner to do your thinking for you.
8. The lecture and labs run for the full allotted time unless stated otherwise by the instructor. Always bring both your textbook and lab atlas to lab classes.
9. The lab class will be divided into teams of two people. Each team has a microscope and box of microscope slides.
10. This is a college level course. You are responsible for learning the material presented in lecture, lab and texts. Have good study habits and be organized! Read the text before the subject is discussed in class. Practice the art of listening. Read and follow written directions carefully and completely. Study regularly and review your text, lecture, and lab notes. Plan to study at least 10-14 hours per week outside of class time and form a study group if possible.
11. Good class attendance is IMPORTANT to your learning experience and your grade. To maximize your GPA arrive on time and have PERFECT attendance! Utilize the weekend open lab hours and the A/P tutors.
12. Additional information for this class and chapter notes are available online at the SFCC website:
www.spokanefalls.edu
Click on "Student Resources", then "Online Syllabus", then click on Instructor name and follow the prompts.
Special Accommodations for Physical or Learning Disabilities:
If anyone has a health condition or disability which may require special accommodation in order to effectively participate in class, please contact Disability Support Services (building 17 room 201), Phone: 533-4166. Information about disability will be regarded as CONFIDENTIAL.
A Note on Respect within the Academic Community: In order for learning to take place, students must feel safe; this safety is due all students, not only those who share your values, beliefs, and life experiences. For this reason, courtesy, thoughtfulness, and acceptance are essential in our discussions in and out of the classroom. Acceptance should not be confused with agreement; one need not agree with a person to listen, and one must listen well in order to respectfully disagree. Every student in this course has a voice and so deserves the courtesy of attentive listening and the freedom to express diverse ideas.
If you have any questions please email me at:
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HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY CLASS
1) Have perfect attendance.
2) Stay the entire 2 hours of lab and ask questions.
3) Get in a good study group that meets regularly and includes at least one 4.0 student.
4) Utilize the peer tutors and weekend open lab hours.
5) Focus your study on the lecture notes, study guides, lab handouts and text chapter reviews. Exams are mainly based on those 4 things.
6) Review Mr. Blevin’s PowerPoints and “You Tube”
presentations. “You Tube” videos are especially helpful when studying lab models for lab exams.
7) Spend at least 3 hours of quality study time outside of
class for every 1 hour spent in class.
8) Don’t get discouraged! Students who have to take this
class a second time usually increase their GPA by at least 1.0 and it’s not uncommon for someone to earn a “C“ the first time and a “B or A” the second time.
NOTE: This class uses the Early Alert Program. If I observe that you are struggling academically (for example, poor attendance, low scores, missing assignments, lack of participation), I will submit an Early Alert for you, and a member of the Early Alert team will contact you and connect you with appropriate campus resources to support you in meeting your academic goals. This alert is a heads-up for you and indicates that I am concerned about your progress. The noted issues need to be addressed immediately so that you can be successful. If you are contacted about an Early Alert, please respond as soon as possible so that you can get the resources and support you need to be successful in this and other classes. You may also refer yourself or a friend who might be struggling. Just click the green EA button on the SFCC homepage and complete the form.