Honors Anatomy & Physiology2015-2016

Union Academy

Lucinda Supernavage

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Welcome to Anatomy & Physiology! Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structural and functional characteristics of living things. We will begin at the microscopic level with atoms & cells and make our way to tissues, organs, and finally organ systems in order to fully understand the human body. This course will include animal dissection as a means to learn body structure and function. We will be studying each body system (some in more detail than others). Common diseases and current events within each body system will also be discussed. Homework will be assigned and participation in classwork, labs and projects is highly expected!

Your instructor is here to help you learn this material, but you are the one who has to make the effort and do the learning. Daily, active learning (thinking about the information, putting it in context and, especially, putting it in your own words) is the most efficient and most effective way to learn. Your time is valuable; make the best possible use of the time you spend studying for this course.

Materials

  • 3-subject spiral notebook with PLASTIC, durable cover
  • Pens and pencils and highlighters
  • Colored pencils (yes, we color in this class!)
  • Glue sticks
  • Smiles, commitment, positive attitude, and motivation

Book

  • Essentials of Human Anatomy 9th Edition ©2019by Elaine Marieb

Grading

Each quarter will be graded by the following percentages.

  • 50% Tests – exams, projects, portfolios (count as half), major labs
  • 40% Quizzes –quizzes, vocabulary work, mini labs, case studies
  • 10% Homework and Classwork
  • Examples of activities will include, but are not limited to:
  • textbook chapter studies
  • vocabulary building
  • labs
  • projects

Each quarter will count as 20% of the year’s final grade and will end with a cumulative assessment called a Measure of Mastery. (no midterm)

Final Examswill also count as 20% of the year’s final grade, however…

SENIORS who complete the class with an A average AND have 3 or less absences in the class are exempt from taking the final exam.

Make-Up Work

Exams

Students who are absent and excused on a scheduled exam day are responsible to make an appointment with Mrs. Supernavage in order to make up the exam within two days of their return to class.

Homework

Homework assignments are due the next class period unless otherwise stated. Students who are absent when homework is assigned will have two days following their return to class to complete the specific assignment. Students who are present when homework is assigned, but are absent the day when the assignment is due must submit the homework upon their return to class. Assignments turned in after those deadlines will be considered late (see below).

Late Work

Homework or classwork that is checked for COMPLETION will receive a late grade (once completed) of no higher than a 50%.

Incomplete Graded Work…THIS POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO COMPLETION GRADES!

As part of the character education program, it is imperative that students learn the value of task completion. Therefore, students are required to complete all assignments in order to receive credit for a course. Students who do not submit all assignments will receive an incomplete in the class until the assignments are completed. Students will not receive a “0” for missing work, and they will not receive a grade in the class until all of the work is submitted.

  • Student work is to be submitted on time
  • Work not submitted on time is marked incomplete and reduced by one letter grade
  • A student who fails to submit an assignment on time completes an incomplete assignment form, and the teacher assigns the student a time to complete the work (during lunch, after/before school, or during Saturday school).
  • Student does not receive grade or credit for course until all assignments are completed

Discipline

Students are asked to follow the 8 character traits of compassion, respect, initiative, optimism, perseverance, adaptability, responsibility, and trust. Be mindful of the tardy policy and please come to class prepared and on time. Be respectful of what we are trying to accomplish in class and in life and of others, and always give your best effort with a positive attitude. Appropriate classroom behavior is expected at all times; anything else will not be tolerated. Cheating refers to copying another person’s work OR giving your work to someone else OR using restricted devices/materials and will result in an automatic grade of zero and a parent contact. Electronic devices should be used for classwork only with teacher permission. Cell phones will be collected during quizzes and exams. They must remain out of sight and out of use all other times.

Course Overview

Semester 1

  1. Introduction to Anatomy
  2. Histology
  3. Skeletal System
  4. Muscular System
  5. Nervous System: includes brain dissection

Semester 2

  1. Circulatory System: includes heart dissection
  2. Respiratory System
  3. Digestive System
  4. Immunology
  5. Reproductive System

3 Independent Studies/Projects

  • Integumentary System
  • Endocrine System
  • Urinary System

3 Dissections

  • Sheep Brain
  • Sheep or Cow Heart
  • Fetal Pig