HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE GUIDELINES 2014-2015
Aurora High School
Ms. Bell-Peters
Room 109
Welcome to Human Anatomy and Physiology! This is a college preparatory course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in a science-related area, health profession, or who simply have an interest in anatomy and physiology. The focus of this course will be applying previously learned concepts of Biology to the structure and function of the various organ systems, along with their interrelationship and homeostatic abilities in the human body. Prerequisites for this course include college preparatory Biology in addition to college preparatory Chemistry, which may be taken concurrently. Below is an outline of the various units, course topics, and corresponding textbook chapters.
COURSE TOPICS
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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE GUIDELINES 2014-2015
Aurora High School
Unit #1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology – Chapter 1
Unit #2 Cells and Tissues - Chapter 3 and 4
Unit # 3 The Integumentary System- Chapter 5
Unit #4 The Skeletal System- Chapter 6
Unit #5 Joints- Chapter 6
Unit #6 The Muscular System- Chapter 7
Unit #7 The Nervous System- Chapter 8
Unit #8 The Endocrine System- Chapter 10
Unit #9 The Cardiovascular System: Blood- Chapter 11
Unit #10 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart- Chapter 11
Unit #11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation- Chapter 11
Unit #12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity- Chapter 14
Unit #13 The Respiratory System- Chapter 15
Unit #14 Introduction to Digestion – Chapter 2
Unit #15 The Digestive System- Chapter 16
Unit #16 Metabolism and Energetics- Chapter 17
Unit #17 Cell Membrane and Transport- Chapter 3
Unit #18 The Urinary System- Chapter 18
Unit #19 The Reproductive System- Chapter 19
Unit #20 Development- Chapter 20
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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE GUIDELINES 2014-2015
Aurora High School
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
- Be respectful to your fellow classmates, teacher, and yourself at all times.
- Be in your seat and prepared for class to begin before the bell rings.
- Bring your textbook, binder, and writing utensils to class EVERY DAY. These three items are a MUST.
- You cromebook must be charged and ready to go daily.
- Be an active participant in class, and ALWAYS raise your hand when asking questions or responding.
- Use appropriate classroom language. Profanity and improper language will not be tolerated.
- Lab rules and procedures must be followed and will be strictly enforced. Be prepared to perform organ and cat dissections and to view graphic human body images.
- Absolutely no cell phones are permitted. Procedure as listed in the student handbook will be enforced upon their presence.
- Using the restroom, going to the office, visiting a counselor, etc. should only be done if urgent. Unless requested by an administrator, teacher, or counselor.
- All rules as stated in the student handbook will be enforced.
- Have a positive attitude!
MATERIALS
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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE GUIDELINES 2014-2015
Aurora High School
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology- 6th ed.
**3 ringed notebook (2”or larger) with pockets
Pens/pencils/highlighters/ Colored Pencils
Google classroom login ______
Turnitin.com login ______
Online Survey- located in google classroom
cromebooks
**Goggles
Note cards
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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE GUIDELINES 2014-2015
Aurora High School
GRADING
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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE GUIDELINES 2014-2015
Aurora High School
60% Summative Assessments
10% Formative Assessments
15% Laboratory work
10% Classwork and Homework
**The district grading scale will be used. (No class curve)
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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE GUIDELINES 2014-2015
Aurora High School
A 100-89.5B 89.4-79.5C 79.4-69.5D 69.4-59.5F 59.4-0
ATTENDANCE:
To ensure success in Human Anatomy and Physiology, it is essential that you attend class on a regular basis. If you are absent, you are responsible for making up all work/assignments missed.
Using the restroom, going to the office, visiting a counselor, etc. should only be done only if urgent. Not being in class for the entire 50 minute period will disrupt your ability to be successful, and may be disruptive to your classmates. See Classroom Expectations for more details.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned, collected, graded, returned, and the grades recorded in the notebook. Homework will be graded for completeness and accuracy. Homework is due at the beginning of the period (immediately after the bell rings) unless otherwise specified. Homework that is handed in after the beginning of the period, during the period, or later in the school day is considered to be late and will not be accepted.
No late assignments will be accepted!! If you are excused from an assignment you will have an “X” in the gradebook, this does not impact your grade. If you see a “Z” that means that you have zero points for that assignment, make sure that you turned the assignment in.
Some of the assignments will be assigned at the beginning of the unit or will not be collected until the day of the test or quiz. Some homework will be assigned daily and due prior to the test/quiz to help students assess their progress concerning the materials in the unit. **All assignments and due dates will be announced and posted in the classroom and on my webpage.
Projects will be posted on the google classroom and must be submitted to the google classroom for grading.
The student is responsible for making up all work/ assignments missed during an EXCUSED absence. A student will be given the same number of days he/she has been absent plus one additional day to make up all work/ assignments. If you miss a test, be prepared to take the test the day you return BEFORE or AFTER school, not during class time. You will have a Z in the grade book until you make up the test.
*** All work missed during an UNEXCUSED absence cannot be made up for credit and a grade of zero will be given. The letter Z will be used.
*** Please do your own work. You may often be able to work together to developed thoughts and ideas. You must put things in your own words. Anyone found cheating will receive a ZERO on that test/assignment/quiz/etc. Academic disciplinary actions found in your school handbook will be taken. A conference with your parents or guardian will follow.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Cheating will be detrimental to your success in Human Anatomy and Physiology and will not be tolerated. The following acts of cheating will result in disciplinary actions as outlined in the student handbook:
- Passing calculators during a test, quiz, or other assessment.
- Copying someone else’s test, quiz, homework, assignment, or report.
- Allowing someone to copy from your test, quiz, homework, assignment, or report.
- Looking at notes during a test, quiz, or other assessment.
- Sharing questions from a test with students who have yet to take the test.
- Listing someone else’s data without giving credit, or worse, making up data to fit the expected answer. It is acceptable to present your own data, to state the reasons that you feel the results should be disregarded, and then to present another student’s data (making sure the source is acknowledged).
- Using opinions, facts, ideas, charts, data and direct quotes from research papers, newspapers, magazines, textbooks, websites, or another person without citing the source.
ASSESSMENTS
Unit Summative Exams are given once per unit and will reflect the standards of the Aurora High School Human Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum Standards. They will be detailed and comprehensive, including multiple-choice, labeling of human body diagrams, and essay questions.
Frequent formative assessments will be given to allow for proper intervention to help ensure your success on the Unit Summative Exams. There will be no retakes. (Refer to EXTRA HELP above)
Laboratory work will be directly aligned with the topics discussed in class. Be prepared to perform cat dissections and to view graphic human body images.
Homework will be given almost every day. Please review my Late Work policy. You must come to class ready to learn. All of your notes will be posted on Schoolpoint located on the school webpage it is your job to print them off at home prior to class. (Homework)
If you are absent it is your responsibility to check Schoolpoint (my webpage) for assignments missed.
Projects We will have several group and individual projects – you will know in advance. All written projects will be required to turn in a hardcopy to me and an electronic copy on Turnitin.com and googleclassroom.
EXTRA HELP:
I LOVE helping my students! I am very flexible and available on most days. Please contact me if you would like to meet with me so we can arrange a time. Frequent formative assessments will given throughout each unit to help you identify what you know and still need to review. Please use these assessments as a guide to seek me for help when necessary!
The Human Anatomy and Physiology course provides an in-depth curriculum that will enable you to learn more about yourself and others. Whether you are interested in a science-related field, health profession, or simply have an interest in anatomy and physiology, this course is guaranteed to be a rewarding learning experience. I am very excited to experience this journey with you, and am looking forward to an excellent school year!
*guidelines are subject to change at any time as set by Ms Bell-Peters.
Due Tuesday August 25 5pts
August 18, 2015
I ______have read and understand the all the policies and rules listed in above syllabus.
Student Signature and Date
Parent/ Guardian Signature and Date
Best number to reach you at ______
Parent/ Guardian email ______
(It is very important that I have a valid email address to contact parent/ legal guardians. This is the best form of communication I have with parents. I will send emails out periodically to update parents of big assignments and test. I also like to acknowledge students who are doing great things!!)
You have read and signed the Aurora High Schools Lab Safety Contract (Posted on Schoolpoint)
Student Signature and Date
Parent/ Guardian Signature and Date
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