WACO, TEXAS COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Shannon Thomas Summer 1 2013
Course Description: INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY This course is designed to introduce the integrative processes within cells, tissues, organs and body systems associated with human anatomy and physiology. Lecture in combination with laboratory exercises will be utilized to provide a basis for anatomical and physiological processes. This knowledge base will provide a background for selected programs in health careers. Prerequisite: none. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec / 3 lab). Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: None. Course Notes and Instructor Recommendations: Make sure that your computer meets the system requirements Balance study time. I know that many of you have incredibly busy schedules and are taking an online class because of the flexibility that it provides. It is helpful to create a schedule that allocates time for each of your responsibilities and allows for set times for which you may study and meet class requirments. A general recommendation is 2-3 hours per week of study time for every college credit hour taken. Stay on top of due dates. It is helpful to review the course calendar at the beginning of each week to avoid missing any important deadlines. Make sure that all course links are working as soon as they are available. You may submit the work at a later date, but doing this helps to prevent the stress of waiting until the deadline to complete an assignment only to find out that you are unable to access the required material! Contact your instructor immediately if you encounter any problems (personal, technical, etc.) that prevent you from completing a class requirement by the deadline. Review Lecture presentation, study chapter notes, make out note cards from the chapter notes and assignments, and utilize practice tests to prepare for the unit exams. Check student email and announcements daily. I do post important information about the class on the announcements page. It is part of your responsibility in the class to keep up with and follow any instructions that I post in the email and announcements. Ask questions! Students have occasionally commented that they didn t want to bother me with a question or problem. Please know that I am here for you and I welcome any comments or questions that you have. Please do not ever think that you are bothering me! 2
Instructor Information: Instructor Name: Shannon Thomas MCC E-mail: Sthomas@mclennan.edu Office Location: 344 in the Science Building Office/Teacher Conference Hours: Email or by appointment. Other Instruction Information: Other Instruction Information: For online classes, the main method of communication should be through email. Should the need arise for you to speak with me on the phone or meet with me in person, please email me in order to schedule an appointment. When sending an email, please include the following information: Subject line: Please include the name of your class and your purpose for writing. Quote back: If you are replying to a previous email from me, please copy/paste your previous discussion, or provide a brief summary of what we have discussed. Identify yourself: Please do this!! If I receive an email with no name, I will email you back in order to find out who you are. Providing this information in the first place will enable me to respond to your need more quickly and save us both time! Do not attach files or email assignments without permission. Response time: In most cases, emails received during the week will be returned within 24-hours. **If you have not received a response from me within 24-hours PLEASE send a follow up email!!** :) Required Text & Materials: Title: Hole s Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Authors: Shier, Butler, Lewis Edition: 11th Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN: 978-0-07-337815-1 MCC Bookstore Website 3
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Required Software: Microsoft Windows (XP or Professional), MS Office, including: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint (Vista, 2003, or 2000), Acrobat Reader 8.0 (for pdfs). You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free download at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html, and Real One Player: Real One Player Suggested plugins and software: o QuickTime Plugin: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ o Shockwave Flash : http://macromedia.com/shockwave/download/ o Microsoft Viewers: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word o Java: http://www.java.com to update your browser o Mozilla Firefox Browser: http://www.mozilla.com/en-us/firefox/ie.html Other free downloads will be provided when necessary. Methods of Teaching and Learning: Methods of instruction include the following: Direct instruction Indirect instruction Interactive instruction Guided and independent study. Chapter exams Practice exams Inquiry approach Simulations Questioning skills Animations and videos Application The following instructional strategies that will be employed to help you learn the material: Assigned Reading: Reading material will be assigned on a weekly basis. Although, the majority of required reading material will be assigned from the required textbook, students will also have assigned reading from Websites related to Anatomy and Physiology and/or current issues in health. Online Lecture Presentations: Lecture presentations in PowerPoint format will be provided with each chapter. Although these are not a substitute for reading your chapters, they do provide a thorough overview of the most important concepts from chapter. 4
Chapter Assignments: Chapter assignments will consist of a variety of activities, which may include (but are not limited to) providing answers to anatomy and physiology questions, labeling practice quizzes, viewing video tutorials, writing essays or answering case studies. Unit Discussions: For each unit, student will participate in discussions that may address case studies or current topics, research, and/or controversial issues in science and health and public policy. Students will be required to read assigned material, seek information on subjects from credible sources, and/or watch videos over designated topics, respond to assigned questions and discuss topics with classmates. Lab Activities: Lab activities will consist of assigned labeling material to learn for the lab portions of the unit exams. Students will be required to learn a list of required structures and functions. Handouts will be provided along with practice tests. Students will also utilize Anatomy and Physiology Revealed, 3.0 to prepare for the lab portion of the unit exams. Course Objectives and/or Competencies: General Objectives: Biology 2404 is an introductory course designed to introduce the student to the processes and systems of the human body. Student learning outcomes: 1- To be able to read and analyze various printed materials. 2- To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies. 3- To demonstrate critical thinking by using both qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate strategies and recognize alternative strategies. Specific course objectives: At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1- Describe the basic organization of the human body and how homeostasis is maintained via feedback systems. 2- Know basic atomic structure and bonding. Know the structure and function of water and classes of organic compounds as they relate to the human body. 3- Know the basic structure and function of the cell membrane, cell transport processes, and cell organelles. 4- Know major tissue types and their functions. Be able to identify tissue types. 5- Know the structures and functions of the systems of the human body. Be able to identify specific structures of these systems. 6- Know the basic concepts of heredity and fetal development. 5
Tentative Course Outline or Schedule: Unit 1 (June 3rd June 9th) 6/3 Introduction/Orientation 6/4 Chapter 1: The Human Organism 6/5 Chapter 2: Basic Chemistry 6/6 Chapter 3: The Cell Chapter 4: Cellular Metabolism 6/7 Chapter 5: The Tissues 6/9 Unit Assignments due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 1 Discussion due by 11:59 p.m. 6/10 Unit 1 Exam due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 2 (June 10 June 16) 6/10 Chapter 6: The Integumentary System 6/11 Chapter 7: The Skeletal System 6/12 Chapter 8: The Muscular System 6/16 Unit 2 Assignments due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 2 Discussion due by 11:59 p.m. 6/17 Unit 2 Exam due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 3 (June 17 June 23) 6/17 Chapter 9: The Nervous System 6/18 Chapter 10: The Senses 6/19 Chapter 11: The Endocrine System 6/23 Unit 3 Assignments due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 3 Discussion due by 11:59 p.m. 6/24 Unit 3 Exams due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 4 (June 25 July 1) 6/24 Chapter 12: The Blood 6/25 Chapter 13: Cardiovascular System: The heart 6/26 Chapter 13: Cardiovascular system: The blood vessels 6/27 Chapter 14: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 6/30 Unit 4 Chapter Assignments due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 4 Discussion due by 11:59 p.m. 7/1 Unit 4 Exam due by 11:59 p.m. 6
Unit 5 (July 1 July 8) 7/1 Chapter 15: The Digestive System 7/2 Chapter 16: The Respiratory System 7/3 Chapter 17: The Urinary System 7/4 Happy 4 th! 7/5 Chapter 19: The Reproductive System 7/6 Chapter 20: Pregnancy, Growth, Development and Genetics 7/7 Unit 5 Chapter Assignments due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 5 Discussion Due by 11:59 p.m. Unit 5 Exam due by 11:59 p.m. 7/8 Proctored comprehensive final exam due by 8:00 p.m. Course Grading Information: EXAMS: There will be five unit exams and one comprehensive final exam. The class will be divided into five units. Topics to be covered within each unit include: 1. Basic organization of the Human Body: chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization (Chapters 1-4) 2. Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems (Chapters 5-7) 3. Neuroendocrine systems (Chapters 8-10) 4. Cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems (Chapters 11-14) 5. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive Systems and Heredity (Chapters 15, 16, 17, 19, 20). Unit exams will consist of both lecture and lab questions. The lecture portion of exams will cover the theory aspect of the structures and functions of the major systems of the human body along with the major pathologies that are associated with each system. For the lab portion of the exams, students will be required to identify the major structures from each unit and their basic functions. Each exam will consist of multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions. Questions for the exams will be taken from your textbook, lecture notes, AND lab assignments. 7
Exam Administration: Unit exams: Students have three options for sitting for the unit exams: 1. Timed exam at a location of your choice. 2. You may schedule your exam at the MCC testing center. Please note that you must call at least 24-hours in advance to schedule an appointment time for which to take the exam. I recommend that you schedule your exam at least 3-days in advance in order to ensure that you are able to schedule your exam at the time that you desire. Please be especially sure to schedule early during mid-semester and final exams, as available slots fill up quickly. 3. If you reside outside of the area, it will be your responsibility to arrange a suitable location for which to take a proctored exam. Proctors must be pre-approved. Please submit a request using the Test Proctor Approval Form (also available under the course information link in Blackboard) no later than Wednesday, June 12 th at 11:59 p.m. Students have two options for sitting for the Final Exam: All Final exams must be proctored at the MCC testing center or other approved location. 1. You may schedule your exam at the MCC testing center. Please note that you must call at least 48-hours in advance to schedule an appointment time for which to take the exam. I recommend that you schedule your exam at least 3-days in advance in order to ensure that you are able to schedule your exam at the time that you desire. Please be especially sure to schedule early during mid-semester and final exams, as available slots fill up quickly. 3. If you reside outside of the area, it will be your responsibility to arrange a suitable location for which to take a proctored exam. Proctors must be pre-approved. Please submit a request using the Test Proctor Approval Form (also available under the course information link in Blackboard) no later than Monday, June 24th at 11:59 p.m. Acceptable Proctors: College testing Centers Educational or testing office of a corporation, military installation, or correctional facility. Unacceptable Proctors: Relatives or spouses/partners Friends or peers Co-workers or business associates 8
Please plan your schedules in advance to meet scheduled due dates. It is your responsibility, as an online college student, to contact the instructor immediately should you encounter difficulty with meeting scheduled deadlines. ASSIGNMENTS: Reading Assignments: Although reading the assigned material does not count for a point grade, it is the student s responsibility to read all assigned material from the required textbook. Failure to do so may interfere with understanding of class material, and therefore may result a lower grade. Chapter Assignments: Chapter assignments for each chapter will be posted within the chapter notes in the Assignments folder on Blackboard. Chapter assignments will consist of a variety of learning opportunities which may include multiple choice, true-false, matching and fill-in-the-blank questions, labeling practice quizzes, viewing video tutorials and animations, writing essays or answering case study questions. There will be a total of 20 lab assignments worth 5 points each, or up to 100 points by the end of the semester. Unit Discussions: For each unit, student will participate in discussions that may address case studies or current topics, research, and/or controversial issues in science and health and public policy. Students will be required to read assigned material, seek information on subjects from credible sources, and/or watch videos over designated topics, respond to assigned questions and discuss topics with classmates. There will be a total of 5 unit discussions worth 10-points each. Lab activities: Lab activities do not count for a grade, but will consist of handouts, practice-quizzes, and labeling activities for the purpose of preparing for the lab exams. Students also have the option of utilizing Anatomy and Physiology Revealed, 3.0 to prepare for lab exams. GRADE BREAKDOWN: 5 Unit Exams (5X150) 500 points (50%) 5 Unit Discussions (5X20) 100 points (15%) Chapter assignments (20 X5) 200 points (20%) Comprehensive Final Exam 200 points (15%) 1000 points 9
To figure your course average, add your points and divide by 10. Points will be rounded to the nearest whole number. A = 89.5 -- 100; B = 79.5-- 89; C = 69.5 -- 79; D = 59.5 -- 69; F = below 59.5 Note: You may figure your grade at any time during the semester by dividing the points you have by the points possible at any given time. Late Work, Attendance, and Make Up Work Policies: Extensions will be considered if you contact the instructor PRIOR to the scheduled due date. Late submissions for which the student has not made prior arrangements with the instructor will result in the following point deductions: 10% deduction if submitted within 1 day from the scheduled due date. 20% deduction if submitted within 2 days from the scheduled due date. 50% deduction if submitted within 3 days from the scheduled due date. No late work will be accepted beyond the third day from the scheduled due date. Student Behavioral Expectations or Conduct Policy: Professionalism: A casual and friendly atmosphere is encouraged. However, civility and respect towards the instructor and classmates is required. It is expected that each student demonstrate respectful behavior to his/her classmates as well as their instructor. Failure to do so may result in a grade of zero for a particular assignment, loss of opportunity to participate in future assignments that require an interactive environment, and in extreme circumstance may result in removal from the class. MCC Academic Integrity Statement: The Center for Academic Integrity, of which McLennan Community College is a member, defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action. Individual faculty members determine their class policies and behavioral expectations for students. Students who commit violations of academic integrity should expect serious consequences. For further information about student responsibilities and rights, please consult the McLennan website and your Highlander Student Guide. 10
Academic Integrity Statement: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course. Academic honesty is the foundation of the academic community. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, falsifying academic records, and other acts of dishonesty designed to provide unfair advantage to the student or the attempt to commit such acts. Cheating and/or plagiarism may result in various penalties depending on the college/university and the seriousness of the violation. Penalties may include the following: A grade of zero for the plagiarized activity. Failing the class. Losing financial aid Expulsion from an academic program, college, or university. Loss of opportunity in collegiate athletics. Loss of scholarship or awards. Lawsuit from the party whose work you plagiarized. At minimum, students caught in acts of academic dishonesty in this class will receive a grade of zero for that particular activity. Multiple violations may result in a failing grade or withdrawal from the class. Moreover, program directors may be notified for any student who is presently enrolled in a college program. Finally, a written description of the act of academic dishonesty may be placed in the student s permanent file. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the use of another s writing as one s own (Mead & Stevenson, 1997). To plagiarize is to: Pass off another person s words or ideas as your own. Use another person s or organizations words or ideas without citing and giving credit to your source. Present a product from an existing source as new or original. Commit literary theft. The following acts are considered plagiarism: Failure to put a direct quotation in quotation marks and then cite the source. Turning in another person s work as your own work. Copying another s words or ideas as your own without giving credit. You should cite your source even when you paraphrase another person s work. Providing the wrong information about a source. Substituting a few different words, but leaving the sentence structure intact. 11
Copying so much from a source that it constitutes the majority of your answer, assignment, or work. This is considered plagiarism even when you do cite your source (Plagiarism.org, 2010);. General Rule: If someone else said it, thought it, or wrote it, you have to cite it. DO NOT COPY TEXT OR CUT AND PASTE FROM THE INTERNET. Plagiarized work will be assigned a grade of F and could result in failure or withdrawal from the class. If in doubt about plagiarism, please contact me prior to the submission of the activity and I will be glad to help you. Cheating -- includes but is not limited to: 1. Copying from someone (anyone) else. 2. Having someone else complete your assignments, quizzes, or exams. 3. Using unauthorized materials. 4. Collaborating with another student without permission from the instructor 5. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting the contents of an unauthorized test or assignment. 6. Substituting for another student or misrepresenting one s work. 7. The appropriation, theft, purchase, or obtaining of any other person s work without giving proper credit. MCC Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students, and each instructor will maintain a complete record of attendance for the entire length of each course, including online and hybrid courses. Students will be counted absent from class meetings missed, beginning with the first official day of classes. Students, whether present or absent, are responsible for all material presented or assigned for a course and will be held accountable for such materials in the determination of course grades. Attendance policy for BIOL 2404 online: A complete record of attendance will be maintained for the entire length of each course. Online students are allowed no more than 4 absences. Because of the nature of online classes, your absences will be based upon failure to complete required work. Therefore, each weekly lab assignment that is posted after the due date will count as one absence, and each missed exam will count as two absences, regardless of the reason behind the missed due date. Absences will not be applied to students who have made prior arrangements with the instructor for an extension. Please refer to the Highlander Guide for the complete policy. 12
ADA Statement: In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R. 35.107(a), MCC s designated ADA coordinators, Dr. Drew Canham Vice President, Student Success and Mr. Gene Gooch - Vice President, Finance and Administration shall be responsible for coordinating the College s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing accommodations should contact Ms. Renee Jacinto, Disabilities Specialist, Student Services Center, Student Development Department, Room 227 or at 299-8122 or rrjacinto@mclennan.edu TITLE IX No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C. F. R. Part 106 (Title IX) In accordance with the requirements of the Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 MCC s designated Title IX Coordinator, Al Pollard Vice President, Program Development/EEO Officer and Deputy Coordinator, Phyllis Blackwood Director of Human Resources shall be responsible for coordinating the College s effort to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Contact information Al Pollard, Title IX Coordinator Vice President, Program Development McLennan Community College Administration Building, Room 417 Administration Building, Room 101 1400 College Drive 1400 College Drive 254-299-8669 254-299-8659 Phyllis Blackwood, Title IX Deputy Coordinator Director, Human Resources McLennan Community College FAX 254-299-8654 FAX 254-299-8592 apollard@mclennan.edu pblackwood@mclennan.edu 13