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BIO 1008: Anatomy & Physiology IICourse Syllabus: Spring 2014
Monday: Seminar / Tues. & Thur.
Lectures / Tuesday-Friday: Lab (A-101)
Location: D-301 with Mrs. Opsal (9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.)
Location: D-322 with Ms. Hartford (9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.)
Seminar objectives are the focus during this one-hour period. Preparing written answers to these questions prior to class will allow you to adequately contribute to discussions as well as better understand the material.
Reminder:Lab exams are taken during your seminar time. Meet outside A-101 on lab test days (see course schedule for details). / *Note: Lectures are on Tuesdays AND Thursdays each week!
Location: D-225
Time:
1:00-1:50 p.m.
Mrs. Opsal
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Tuesday:
9:00 - 11:50 a.m. (Opsal)
2:00 - 4:50 p.m. (Hartford)
Wednesday:
9:00 - 11:50 a.m. (Sherbeyn)
1:00 - 3:50 p.m. (Hartford)
Thursday:
9:00 - 11:50 a.m. (Johnson)
Friday:
8:00 - 10:50 a.m. (Hartford)
Prerequisites:BIO 1007 with a passing grade; or THM 1206 and THM 1216 with a passing grade
Instructor Contact Information:Sue Caley Opsal
Office: B-319; Phone: 224-0412
E-mail:
Carmen Hartford
Office: A-315; Phone: 224-0321
E-Mail:
Lab Supervisor:LeeAnn Johnson
Office: A-310
Phone: 224-0317 or 224-0308
E-mail:
Julie Sherbeyn
Office: G-206
Phone: 224-0475
E-mail: / / Office Hours
Mrs. Opsal
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
/ Required Course Materials
- Text: Martini, R. 2010. Essentials ofAnatomy and Physiology. 5th Ed. Pearson-Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco. Note: The text comes with Interactive Physiology CD which is used frequently during the semester. Make sure yours works, and contact Mrs. Opsal if it doesn’t!
- Lab Manual:Wise, E.2012.Selected Labs for BIO 1007/1008 Human Anatomy & Physiology, 6th Ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Boston. The lab manual comes with 2 years of online access to Anatomy & Physiology Revealed (APR), a virtual cadaver dissection experience. A code comes with your lab manual to access APR. Don't lose it!
- Lab Checklists and Lecture PowerPoint packets: For purchase in the IVCC Bookstore for a small fee.It will be helpful to purchase a 3-ring binder for class notes and a separate section (or notebook) for answering seminar questions.
**Optional materials (AP Atlases, study guides, etc...) are also available for purchase in the IVCC Bookstore.**
My Web Page at www2.ivcc.edu/caley has additional resources to help you succeed!
1. Course Syllabus (this document) and Current Schedule
2. Lecture Outlines: Provide an outline of subject matter included in each chapter. These are most useful for note-taking before or after lecture or seminar.
3. Blackboard:For quizzing, testing, and assignments.
4. Seminar Objectives: A list of questions covering the most important material for each unit. They are used as a basis for seminar discussions each week and come with the PowerPoint packet in the bookstore.
5. Lab Checklists & Extra Help: Extra resources related to the cat dissection here, including labeled pictures of various cat organ systems and video tutorials.
6.Online Resources: Links to external sources of information
Note: If you need help using computers and accessing the Internet, visit the Student Help Desk link at or talk to the staff in the Learning Commons in LRC-D.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes:The student will…
1. Develop an understanding of the relationships of anatomical structures with their functions.
2. Relate organ systems of the human body to their specific homeostatic functions.
3. Develop laboratory skills in anatomical dissection (using the cat and human cadaver), microscopy, and scientific instrumentation.
4. Become prepared for more advanced work in anatomy and physiology.
5. Develop and encourage in others a lifetime curiosity and interest concerning practical applications of anatomy and physiology in medicine and research.
COURSE POLICIES
1.Attendance and Student Withdrawal Policies: Attendance is taken during each class period (lecture, seminar, and lab).I reserve the right to withdraw any student who has shown poor or inconsistent attendance (4 or more absences from any combination of lecture, seminar or lab) or who exhibits undesirable classroom conduct.If you miss an exam due to illness,in order to make up the exam, you must get a note from your physician, verifying the reason for the absence.Missed quizzes may not be made up under any circumstance.Students may withdraw from a class by contacting their instructor, the Admissions and Records office, or by using their WebAdvisor account. Be sure to give your instructors adequate notice by requesting the withdrawal before Thursday, April 10, 2014.
A note about inclement weather or emergency: If you feel there is a possibility the college may cancel classes due to weather, you can tune in to WLPO 1220 AM or check the college web site ( You can also sign up for text alerts that notify you of such cancellations.Go to the IVCC website and click on Cancellations and Closings on the home page, then select IVCC Alerts. Individual class cancellations are posted to the websitedaily.
In case of emergency, please be aware of the location of all exits from the classroom and know where to proceed if a fire or tornado alarm sounds during class. You may need to quickly and safely evacuate the building or, in the case of a tornado, move to the lower level of main campus, should such an emergency or drill take place. Emergency procedures are posted near the doorway of each classroom on main campus. In the case of a medical emergency, you can dial 911 from any campus phone.
2. Classroom Etiquette Policy: IVCC has adopted official policies which address student rights, academic integrity, and student code of conduct. These policies are outlined in the IVCC Student Handbook and they address such things as cheating, harassment, and verbal abuse. Please refer to the handbook for details.The use of cell phones, iPods, and other related electronic devices during class is allowed only with instructor permission.Having conversations with your neighbors while others are trying to listen is a distraction to others. These behaviors interfere with student learning and will not be tolerated. Be courteous to your fellow students and only discuss relevant course information when asked to do so by your instructor.
3. Academic Dishonesty Policy:Any student caught cheating will automatically receive a ZERO for that exam or quiz and will be subject to withdrawal from the course at the discretion of the instructor.
4. Last Date to Withdraw from Classes:The final day to withdraw from the course is Thursday April 10, 2014. You can withdraw by contacting me, the Admissions and Records office, or through your WebAdvisor account.Please give instructors ample notice so the paperwork can be processed in a timely manner. It is not advisable to stop attending class and assume your instructor will withdraw you for poor attendance or other reasons, particularly if it is right before the withdrawal date.
5. Lecture Exams: Exams are not cumulative and each exam covers only the material presented since the previous exam. Lecture exams are taken in Blackboard in Room A-208.During exams and quizzes, you will not be allowed to have electronic devices on your person. This includes, but is not limited to cell phones, iPods, tablets, and other devices.No food or drink (not even a bottle of water) is allowed during exams.More information on testing will be forthcoming.
Policy Regarding Missed Lecture Exams: Excusably missed exams, i.e. those due to illness or unforeseen emergencies that can be documented in writing, may be made up with my approval. To qualify for a make-up exam, you must contact me explaining why you missed the test within 48 hours following the scheduled exam.Make-up lecture exams will be 100% ESSAY. All make-up exams will be given in the Assessment Center. Students must call the Assessment Center, 815-224-0552 to make an appointment to take the exam during center hours.You must have a photo ID with you in order to take the exam.*Note:Do not assume because you missed an exam you will be allowed to make up the exam. Your instructor determines whether a make-up will be allowed.Always keep your instructor informed about your absences.
6. Grade Policies:Methods of instruction include lectures, laboratories, video/computer demos and assignments, demonstrations, group discussions, in-class exercises, written assignments, and possible guest speakers. Students will be evaluated based on total points from lecture and lab exams, lecture quizzes, and assignments.
Grade distribution will be as follows:- 4 Lecture Exams 400 pts. (total)
- 4 Lab Practicals 400 pts. (total)
- Assignments/Quizzes: ~ 100 pts.
Note: Missed lecture quizzes and in-class activities for points may not be made up.
A = 90 - 100 %
B = 80 - 89 %
C = 70 - 79 %
D = 60 - 69 %
F = below 60 %
*In the final evaluation of your grade attendance, attitude, effort, and participation will be taken into consideration for those students very close to having earned the next higher grade.*
7.About Lab:The laboratory compliments what is being covered in lecture and seminar. Participation in cat dissections is required of all students. Your laboratory instructor is responsible for teaching labs and administering and grading lab exams. The grades are given to the lecture instructor (Mrs. Opsal) and become part of your overall final grade. A human cadaver is alsoused for demonstration purposes.
All lab materials (models, equipment) must remain in the lab. Only atlases and the catspecimen assigned to your lab group may be checked out. Lab exams (practicals) are scheduled in A-101(please see course schedule for tentative dates). Students are not allowed in the lab on lab test day, so be sure to make plans to study ahead of time. A lab practical differs from a traditional exam.A lab practical consists of identifying structures labeled on models, preserved specimens, charts, etc... In other words, you are tested on the things you SEE and DO in lab.Due to the structure of the lab practical, it is in your best interest to visit the lab outside of your regularly scheduled lab time whenever possible (3-6 additional hours per week is not unreasonable for most students).
Regular hours for the Biology Lab are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00-3:00. On certain dates, the lab has extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays (not during the week of lab practicals). The two Saturdays prior to each lab practical, the lab will be open for students, usually from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Check the lab schedule (dates and times are subject to change).
8. No Food, Drink, Tobacco products, or Children Allowed in the Classroom. The following quote is taken from IVCC's administrative procedures manual:IVCC supports families and understands the needs of students who are parents. However, when students bring their children to class it can create a distraction for the parent as well as for other students and the instructor. Therefore, students are discouraged from bringing their children to class. In a case where it is unavoidable, the instructor may grant permission. Under no circumstances are children permitted in any labs except the Computer Resource Centers, which are subject to instructor discretion as outlined above. In the interest of all concerned, students should not leave small children unattended anywhere on campus.
Other Items of Interest
A. Notice to students with disabilities:If you are a student with a cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability you may be eligible for academic support services such as extended test time, texts on tape, note-taking services, etc.... If you are interested in receiving academic support services, please contact the Special Populations Office at 224-0284, office B-204 and inform your instructors. If you are a student with accommodations, please see Mrs. Opsal as early in the semester as possible to discuss these accommodations.
B.Nursing Students and health professions majors in general must obtain a minimum grade of a C to receive full course credit.
C.Audit Students: Audit students are required to participate in all exams and quizzes and must obtain a point total equal to 70% or higher at the end of the course. The same attendance policy applies to audit students. Please inform your instructor at the start of the semester if you are auditing.
D.Interactive Physiology CD:Interactive Physiology (IP) 10-System Suite will be used during the semester.You can run these programs on campus in the student computer lab, LRC-D, or in the biology lab; however, you need to bring your own headphones to hear the animations.
E.Communicating with Your Instructors:Faculty office hours are reserved for students.I encourage all students to stop by my office at least once during the semester. My door is always open to students with problems, questions, or concerns. If you can't make it during my office hours, the best way to reach me is by e-mail. I am looking forward to getting to know you all better in the coming months!
Last updated:October 22, 2018
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