BIOL 243 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Section 004 Spring 2016
Instructor (for Lecture and Lab):
Dr. Elizabeth Burgess
Email: elizabethb@usca.edu
Office: SBDG 204 (hours by appointment)
The instructor reserves the right to make reasonable changes to details summarized in this syllabus at any point during the semester.
Lecture:
Laboratory:
Blackboard:
SBDG 107: TTH 9:25AM – 10:40AM
SBDG 104: F 4:00AM – 6:40 PM
https://blackboard.usca.edu, BIOLA243-004-SPRING-2016:Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Textbooks:
Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Ed. Marieb and Hoehn.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual (rat version). Marieb and Mitchell.
Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook, 11thEd. Marieb.
Access to PhysioEx 9.1 Laboratory Simulations in Physiology. Zao, Stabler, Smith, Lokuta, and Griff.
Lab Supplies:
Dissection kit, lab coat, safety glasses (recommended) and gloves (required)
Course Description: Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body, including basic cellular functions, tissue organization,
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. The laboratory will introduce the student to the principles of anatomy and
physiology as demonstrated by microscopic studies, animal dissections, and physiological experiments.
Course Credit: 4 credit hours (upon successful completion)
Grading: The on-line grade book will be updated regularly.
to resolve discrepancies.
Possible Points Breakdown
4 Lecture Exams
1 Final Exam (cumulative)
3 Lab Practicals
3-15 Additional Point Opportunties
8 Coloring Workbook Assignments
3 PhysioEx Homeworks
Participation/Safety Score
Documentation (the graded quiz, exam or assignment) must be presented
100 points each
200 points
100 points each
10-50 points each
20 points each
20 points each
10 points
400 points
200 points
300 points
150 points
160 points
60 points
10 points
Total: 1280 points
Grade-point Scale: A: 1152 or more, B: 1024-1151, C: 896-1023, D: 768-895, F: less than 768
Grade Opportunties Overview:
• Lecture Exams: Lecture exams will cover material presented since the last exam. Question formats for the tests range from
multiple choice to essay. Scantron Forms 882-E, available at the Pacer Schoppe, will be required.
• Final Exam: This exam will be comprehensive, covering material from the entire semester.
• Laboratory Practicals: Based on activities from lab, practical exams will be set up as a serious of stations. There will be 2-4
short questions at each station and students will rotate through stations as the instructor directs.
• Additional Point Opportunities: At the instructor’s discretion, you will be given at least three additional point opportunities
during the semester. These may take the form of scheduled or pop quizzes in lab or lecture, group quizzes or assignments, or
other assessments. Guidelines will be provided as appropriate.
• Coloring Workbook Assignments: Complete the assignments as presented in the Coloring Workbook Submission Page. Due
dates for coloring workbook assignments are provided on the submission sheet and in the course schedule below.
• Participation/Safety Score: Get your points! Come to class, participate, follow the rules, don’t hurt yourself or others, and
clean up after yourself. Look here also for any bonus points that aren’t associated with a specific exam, quiz or assignment.
Attendance and Punctuality: Poor attendance will negatively affect both your Participation and Safety score and your overall grade.
Good attendance will give you the opportunity to hear the lectures, ask questions, participate in laboratory exercises and learn the
material on a first-hand basis, which will improve your overall grade. Exams and quizzes in the lecture or laboratory period will start
promptly at the scheduled time. Extra time will not be given for a late arrival. There will be no make-up lecture exams or quizzes
except under extreme circumstances as deemed acceptable by the instructor on an individual basis. There will be absolutely no makeups for missed laboratory exercises, quizzes, or practical exams.
Tutoring: Tutoring services are available through the Academic Success Center on campus. The center employs experts trained to
help students develop good study habits based on individual needs and skills. See http://www.usca.edu/asc for more information.
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BIOL 243 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Section 004 Spring 2016
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability that might affect your performance in this
class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, B&E 134, (803) 643-6816, as soon as possible. The Disability Services Office
will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.
Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the Student Handbook on every
assessment. “On my honor as a University of South Carolina at Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid
on this assignment / examination. To the best of my knowledge, I am not in violation of academic honesty.” Appropriate disciplinary
action will be taken if academic integrity is violated.
Respect and Policy for Portable Electronic Devices: The instructor expects you to participate in this course in a respectful manner.
This includes everything from using complete sentences in correspondence to SILENCING electronic devices before entering the
classroom or laboratory. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. The instructor reserves the right to dismiss disrespectful students
during lecture or lab, or to block their participation in on-line discussions. There will be no make-ups of missed material.
The use of portable electronic devices during class is allowed. Contact with the outside world, however, is not appropriate
unless prior approval has been given to the student from the instructor. If you use a portable electronic device during a test, quiz,
or other assessment, you are eligible to receive a failing grade on that assignment. Again, appropriate disciplinary action will be
taken if academic integrity is violated.
Lecture Schedule: The PowerPoint files for each lecture topic will be posted on Blackboard, grouped by exam. Content for exams
will come primarily from what is presented in class; the textbook is a supplement to this material. The exams will be scheduled based
on the amount of time required to get through the lecture topics associated with each; a tentative schedule is presented below. As the
semester progresses, the schedule will be updated on the Blackboard calendar. The final exam is scheduled according to the USCA
Final Examinations Schedule.
Laboratory Schedule: Any additional information for lab each week will be posted on Blackboard by Wednesdays. You are
responsible for being prepared for lab. The laboratory component of this course is designed to complement the lectures, though
different aspects of the material will be emphasized. Some of the physiology laboratory exercises involve computer simulations
(PhysioEx). You must be able to log on to the USCA computer system, and you should bring your software to each session or be
prepared to access Pearson’s Mastering A&P website. You may bring your own laptop or tablet; university-owned laptops will also be
available.
Laboratory Safety: This course requires dissection of animals and organs preserved in 10% formalin or comparable solution.
Dissection gloves are required. If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant, consult with your obstetrician to determine if it is
appropriate for you to take this course. A lab coat, safety glasses and close-toed shoes are recommended. Long hair and bangs should
be pulled back or tied up. Keep your workspace neat and clean. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory at any time. Dissection
requires the use of sharp blades and other potentially dangerous tools. Do not use the dissection tools carelessly. Report any accidents
to your instructor immediately. Failure to practice laboratory safety will negatively affect your Participation and Safety score.
Additional Advice: Human Anatomy & Physiology I is a very time-consuming course, and it will require study time outside of
regularly scheduled class time. Work with your lab partners, study in groups, use the Student Q&A Discussion Board. Quizzing
someone else can help you learn or you might gain insight from someone else’s explanation of a difficult concept. Don’t hesitate to
ask questions about things you don’t understand. Make flash cards to help you remember difficult terms. Set aside time each week to
review lecture and laboratory material; waiting until the night before an assessment to prepare is a risky practice. New material will
build on the foundation you establish with previous material. If you are serious about your career/education, put in the time required to
be successful.
Additional Resources: Access to electronic textbooks, practice homework assignments, and PhysioEx 9.1 assignments are available
through Pearson’s Mastering A&P website (www.masteringaandp.com). An access code card for the site was provided with purchase
of your textbook; the id for this course is MAPBURGESS82482. Please let me know if you have trouble accessing this resource.
Also, familiarity with Blackboard will be essential for this course. If you are having trouble accessing Blackboard, get help as soon as
possible by contacting University Technology Services (http://uts.sc.edu/academic/blackboard/index.shtml, 803-777-1800, or
servicedesk@sc.edu). Plan to access both websites frequently!
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BIOL 243 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Section 004 Spring 2016
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Spring 2016 Schedule
Date
12-Jan
14-Jan
15-Jan
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26-Jan
28-Jan
29-Jan
2-Feb
4-Feb
5-Feb
9-Feb
11-Feb
12-Feb
16-Feb
18-Feb
19-Feb
23-Feb
25-Feb
26-Feb
1-Mar
3-Mar
4-Mar
8-Mar
10-Mar
11-Mar
15-Mar
14-Mar
18-Mar
22-Mar
24-Mar
25-Mar
29-Mar
31-Mar
1-Apr
5-Apr
7-Apr
8-Apr
12-Apr
14-Apr
15-Apr
19-Apr
21-Apr
22-Apr
26-Apr
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Location Text Ch. Lab Ex. PhysioEx
lecture
lecture
1
lab
1, 2, BM-1
lecture
2
lecture
2
lab
3, 4
lecture
3
lecture
3
lab
1
lecture
3
lecture
24
lab
6
lecture
1-3
lecture
4
lab
7, 8
lecture
4
lecture
5
1-4, 6-8, BM-1
lab
lecture 24, 4, 5
lecture
6, 8
9, 10, 11
lab
lecture
6, 8
lecture
6, 8
lab
2
SPRING BREAK!
SPRING BREAK!
SPRING BREAK!
lecture
6, 8
lecture
9
lab
15
lecture
9
lecture
9
lab
9-11, 15
lecture 6, 8, 9
lecture
11
lab
19, 21
lecture
11
lecture
12
lab
3
lecture
12
lecture
13
lab
24, 25, 26
lecture
14
lecture
15
lab
19, 21, 24-26
lecture 11-15
Activities/Topic
Syllabus, Introduction
The Human Body: An Orientation
Introduction, Metric System
Chemistry
Chemistry
Microscopy, Cells
Cells
Cells
Cell Transport, Workbook Due Date 1
Cells
Glycolysis & Cellular Respiration
Tissues
Exam 1 (Intro, Chemsitry, Cells), PhysioEx 1 Due
Tissues
Integumentary, Membranes
Tissues
Integumentary System
Lab Pract 1 (Intro, Met, Cells, Tiss, Integ, Memb), Wkbk Due Date 2
Exam 2 (Glycolysis/Cell Resp., Tissues, Integumentary)
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Skeletal Muscle Physiology
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Muscular System, PhysioEx 2 Due
Muscular System
Lab Practical 2 (Skeletal, Muscular), Workbook Due Date 3
Exam 3 (Skeletal, Muscular)
Nervous System - Fundamentals
Nervous System (Brain & Spinal Cord)
Nervous System - Fundamentals
Central Nervous System
Neurophysiology & Nerve Impulses
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Nervous System (Special Senses)
Autonomic Nervous System, PhysioEx 3 Due
Special Senses
Lab Practical 3, Workbook Due Date 4
Exam 4 (Nervous)
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