BIO -200 Course Syllabus
Summer 2009
Instructor: Rosalba Jepson, MSN
E-mail:
Phone: 760-355-3179
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 200) Course Number: 30083
Credit Units: 4.0 - Lecture: 1.5 hrs. - Laboratory: 4.5 hrs
Class Schedule: MTWTh Lec. - 3:00 - 4:20 PM Lab. - 4:30 - 8:50 PM (rm. 409)
Required and/or Recommended Materials:
Text: Human Anatomy and Physiology. Elaine Marieb. 7th ed.
Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy and Physiology (Fetal Pig Version). Elaine Marieb. 9th ed.
Rubber gloves are provided for lab assignments; masks are not. Lab coats may be useful if you prefer but is not necessary.
Course Description:
Human anatomy and physiology. A two-semester study of the structure and function of the human organism, from the molecular to the gross level. This class is a preparatory course for RN program and paramedical programs.
Prerequisites:
Chemistry 100 and Biology 100 with a grade of “C” or better, or a current California LVN license.
Attendance Policy:
· Attendance is required and will be taken at the start of each lecture and lab class. Class attendance and tardy policy follow the regulations in the IVC Catalog.
· Students may be asked to drop the class if absent for more than 3 lectures and/or labs. 3 tardies = 1 absence. Students who are late more than 9 times will be dropped. Please notify your instructor in advance if you will be absent. The only acceptable excuses are: military duty, official IVC trips and court.
· If you show up late to class, it is your responsibility to let the instructor know or you will be marked absent.
· Students may not leave early from class. Students are expected to attend the full instructional periods of lecture and laboratory until dismissed by the instructor or risk being counted as tardy or absent. Missing a lab class constitutes as an absent and will affect your final grade.
· It is strongly advised not to be absent on the day of an exam or lab practicum. There will be no make-up tests for Lab practicums. You must be present on the day of exam.
· If you decide to drop the class, it is your responsibility to drop the class before the designated deadline if your don’t want to receive an F.
Deadline for dropping with a “W” is: JULY 16, 2009.
Disabled Student Program and Services (DSP&S):
Any student with a documented disability who may need educational accommodations should notify the instructor or the Disabled Student Program and Services office as soon as possible.
Health Sciences Building - Room 2117 (760) 355-6312
Classroom Ethics:
· Please turn off or silence all cell phones, pagers, watch alarms or other electronic devices during class. Students who disrupt the class will be asked to leave the class for the day and will be marked absent.
· Food and drink are prohibited in the classrooms and labs.
· Children are not permitted in the classrooms and labs.
· Use of PDAs and personal laptops are prohibited during class time, unless used during the allotted preparation time for group projects or presentations.
· NO CHEATING. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated on exams, quizzes or assignments. Penalties for academic dishonesty include a grade of zero (0) on the exam or assignment, a withdrawal with an F in the class, and/or further disciplinary action according to college policy. If caught cheating, you will not be allowed in class until you meet with the dean of students.
· No plagiarism, (copying directly from books, websites, magazines, etc. without proper citation). Use your own words when writing papers or reports.
An educated student
Is punctual and prudent,
equipped and stringent
To preserve the brain intelligent.
rj 2009 ☺
Exam and Grading Procedures:
· There will be five written exams worth 50 points each.
· Final exam 100 points.
· Quizzes worth 5 -20 points each and may be given unannounced.
· Two Lab Practicums: Midterm -100 points; and Final - 100 points
· Lab assignments are mandatory. Most lab assignments cannot be made-up if missed. There will
be no make-ups for missed laboratory exercises and exams.
· There are no make-ups for missed written exams and quizzes. Your instructor reserves the right to review extreme cases, only if notified three (3) days in advance. Please advise your instructor ahead of time if you know you will miss an exam. Make-up exams will be re-scheduled for the next instructional day in the library tutor center. Exams must be taken before 2:00 PM.
· Grades are as followed: A 90 - 100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 - 79%
D 60 - 69%
F < 60%
Measurable Course Objectives (Minimum standards for grade of “C”).
1. The student will list the characteristics of the human organism and describe the body’s
organization, regions, and cavities
2. The student will describe the structure and explain the function of the cell membrane, cell and
associated organelles.
3. The student will list and describe the types, function, and locations of the different tissues in
the body.
4. The student will describe the structure of the integumentary system and derivatives and will
explain their functions.
5. The student will explain bone formation and functions; identify the names and location of
selected skeletal parts and describe the various types of articulations
6. The student will describe the molecular theories of muscle contraction and recall the names,
location and actions of selected muscles.
7. The student will explain transmission and regulation of nerve impulses. The student will
describe the structure and function of the human brain, spinal cord, and sensory organs.
8. The student will explain hormone action as well as list and describe the function of selected
human hormones.
The mission of Imperial Valley College is to foster excellence in education that challenges students to develop their intellect, character and abilities in achieving their educational goals and careers. This will be achieved in class by integrating the institutional student learning outcomes into the curriculum. Imperial Valley’s institutional student learning outcomes are:
1. Communication skills – the student will communicate knowledge of the subject in class discussions, group presentation, and written assignments. Students will read, simulate and present assigned topics in class.
2. Critical thinking skills – the student will apply critical thinking when assimilating subject matter in class discussion and participation, and written assignments. Students are expected to participate in class discussion and therefore must be prepared with reading assignments before class.
3. Personal responsibility – The student is responsible for completing all class assignments on time, including homework and reading assignments. The student is responsible for attending lecture and laboratory class within the constraints of the educational institution’s attendance policy.
4. Information literacy – The student will complete laboratory group assignments by reading and integrating learned material into the laboratory project. It is the student’s responsibility to read the laboratory manual in order to properly complete the project assignment.
5. Global awareness – The student will assimilate knowledge of the subject matter with current health or biological issues. The student will be asked to research a current health issue related to anatomy and physiology and share the findings in class.