S Y L L A B U SYour Course Learning Plan

Course:BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I (CRN# 21837)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time Frame:

June 2nd through July 24th (Summer 2014)

     

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu

mattpearcy

Office Location: Virtual

Office Hours: By appointment if in person

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0

Course description: BIO 201 explores the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 181 (Preferred), or BIO 100 or BIO 156. Three lecture; Three lab.

Course purpose: To gain an understanding of the human body and how it functions.

Textbooks, software, supplies, equipment and

tools:

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th edition or 13th edition) by G. Tortora and B. Derrickson and B. Derrickson and Real Anatomy 1.0 by M. Nielsen and S. Miller.

C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1. Anatomical terms and homeostasis

2. Cytological and histological anatomy and functions

3. Integumentary system

4. Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system

5. Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints

6. Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system

7. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles

8. Muscle contraction

9. Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system

10. The central and peripheral nervous systems

11. The automatic nervous system

12. The senses

Learning outcomes: 1. Identify the parts of a typical cell and describe their function and structure.

2. Identify and describe the four basic tissue types, their anatomy and functions.

3. Describe the anatomy and functions of the integumentary system.

4. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system.

5. Identify and describe the anatomy of joints, axial and appendicular skeletal systems.

6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system.

7. Identify and describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.

8. Describe the biological processes involved in muscle contraction.

9. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

10. Describe and identify brain and spinal cord anatomy and reflexes.

11. Describe the biological processes involved in the nerve impulse.

12. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology autonomic nervous system.

13. Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology of the senses.

14. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the human body.

15. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the body.

16. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of physiological data and anatomical structures.

17. Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and research on physiological data and anatomical structures.

18. Record the results of investigation through writing.

Assessments: Assessments for the class will include two proctored, in person exams. The first exam will be comprehensive over the first half of the class and the second exam will cover the material covered in the second half

of the class. The two exams must be taken at a testing center so that they can be proctored. The exams will be closed book. Early in the semester we will work out where you are going to take the proctored exams. If you take the exams at any of Yavapai College’s testing centers the proctoring will be free. If you are in a location that requires a non Yavapai College affiliated testing center you may have to pay a fee to take the exams. You are responsible for this fee to take the exams. Every effort will be made to find a free testing center. There will be 6 online quizzes covering the lecture and lab material. The questions on the quizzes will be similar, but not identical, to those found on the exams. The point of the quizzes is to prepare you for the types of questions you will see on the exams. Lab activities will be fully online. There will be 8 different activities and you will have a week to complete each activity.

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:

Midterm #1 …………………………………………………..200 pts.

Midterm #2 ………………………………………..................200 pts.

Quizzes:

6 quizzes at 30 pts. apiece .………………………...…….......180 pts.

Labs:

8 lab activities at 50 pts apiece ……………………….……..400 pts.

Syllabus Quiz …………………...………………………………20 pts.

Total 1000 pts.

Letter Grades: To pass the class students must have a 70% average on the two proctored exams. Once this requirement is met the letter grades will be assigned as follows:

A = 900 – 1000 pts. B = 800 – 899 pts. C = 700 – 799 pts. D = 600 – 699 pts. F ≤ 698 pts.

Labs: Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab assessments.

Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab portion of the class.

Exams: There will be two exams worth 200 points each throughout the semester. The first exam will be comprehensive over the first half of the class and the second exam will be comprehensive over the second half the class. The second exam will not cover material covered in the first half of the class.

Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be made up with instructor permission only. If the student misses an exam the excuse must be accompanied by documentation. (ie, Doctor’s excuse)

No extra credit work is allowed.

Student Resources (as applicable)

Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a College library card entitles students to access materials housed at member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library resources.

Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.

Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562

Online resources and services:

Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters

Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies

Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings, laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.

Course withdrawal: The last day for student initiated withdraw is June 29th.

Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s “Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the Yavapai College General Catalog. If a student is caught cheating in any way, at any time, they will received an F for the class.

Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for responding to allegations of student misconduct.

Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).

Cell phone and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used outside these facilities.

Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios, discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board. Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities.

BIO 201 Summer 2014 Tentative Class ScheduleThe general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The learning

outcomes listed for each week correspond to the listed learning outcomes detailed above. The topics covered will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed

below. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that all students are aware of the changes.

Week Date Topic

1 Syllabus Quiz is due June 4th

Lab Activity #1 due June 6th

Chapters 1

Course Content: Anatomical terms and homeostasis.

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15

Chapter 3

Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and functions.

Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Chapter 4

Course Content: Cytological and histological anatomy and functions.

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 15, 17, 18

2 Lecture Quiz #1 due June 13th

Lab Activity #2 due June 13th

Chapter 5

Course Content: Integumentary system.

Learning Outcomes: 3, 14, 15, 17, 18

Chapter 6

Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology of the skeletal system.

Learning Outcomes: 4, 14, 15, 17, 18

3 Lecture Quiz #2 due June 20th

Lab Activity #3 due June 20th

Chapter 7

Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.

Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18

Chapters 8 and 9

Course Content: Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints.

Learning Outcomes: 5, 14, 15, 17, 18

4 Lecture Quiz #3 due June 27th

Lab Activity #4 due June 27th

Chapter 10

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles. Muscle contraction.

Learning Outcomes: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 18

Chapter 11

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system. Gross and microscopic anatomy of muscles.

Learning Outcomes: 7, 14, 15, 17, 18

5 Lab Activity #5 due July 4th

EXAM #1 MUST BE TAKEN BETWEEN JUNE 24th AND JUNE 30th. Exam #1 will cover chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Chapter 12

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18

Chapter 13

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

Learning Outcomes: 9, 14, 15, 17, 18

6 Lecture Quiz #4 due July 11th

Lab Activity #6 due July 11th

Chapter 14

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The central and peripheral nervous system.

Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18

Chapter 15

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The automatic nervous system.

Learning Outcomes: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18

7 Lecture Quiz #5 due July 18th

Lab Activity #7 due July 18th

Chapter 16

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The central and peripheral nervous system.

Learning Outcomes: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18

Chapter 17

Course Content: The senses.

Learning Outcomes: 13, 14, 15, 17, 18

8 Lecture Quiz #6 due July 25th

Lab Activity #8 due July 25th

EXAM #2 MUST BE TAKEN BETWEEN JULY 22nd AND JULY 28th. Exam #2 will cover chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

No new material during Week 8