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MONTGOMERY-TOWNSEND UNIVERSITY
COURSE OF STUDY
Date Revised: Fall 2011
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Sharon Warning
Office: SCI – 105
Phone: (555) 456-7885
E-mail: swarning@mtu.edu
Course Number and Name:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 248).
Department/Program:
Science Department/ Biology
Semester Credit Hours:
4
Contact Hours per Week:
Lecture:
3
Laboratory:
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Prerequisites: Biology I (BIO 102), or equivalent—Completion of one of the
following: (a) minimum ACT sub score of 21 on the science component; (b)
completion of three high school science courses (biology or chemistry) with no
grade lower than a “C”.
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Class Meeting Location & Times: SCI 203; Tuesday & Thursday from
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lab Meeting Location & Time: SCI 111; Thursday 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Nature of Students: Undergraduate
Format of Course: Discussion, Class participation, Individual work, Lab
activities, Homework, Reading assignments, etc. Instruction will also include
PowerPoint presentations and other related technology.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes the study of anatomy and
physiology of the human body as an integrated whole with detailed studies of the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Labs associated with
this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles
introduced in lecture classes.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
BIO 248. Anatomy and Physiology I: (4 hours) A general study of the anatomy
and physiology of the cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, and muscular
systems of the human body, along with basic human genetics. A one semester
hour laboratory experience is included.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. review basic functions at the cellular level to include transport, organelle
physiology, and cell division.
2. explain the types and functions of tissues.
3. outline the structure and physiology of the integumentary system.
4. present the axial and appendicular skeletal systems, components, and
articulations.
5. examine the muscular system histologically, developmentally, and
functionally.
6. describe the central and peripheral nervous systems, their histologies,
anatomical features, and conduction pathways.
7. explore the special senses (eyes, ears, nose, taste, and equilibrium).
Textbook:
(required)
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Tortora & Derrickson.
Lab Manual: A Guide to Anatomy & Physiology Lab, Rust. (optional)
REQUIRED ITEMS:
 SCANTRON answer sheets
 number 2 pencils
 Loose-leaf paper
 binder for notes
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RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. Regular attendance in class and the laboratory periods is necessary. Be
on time for each class and lab session.
2. You are encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions. Your
appropriate comments and observations will enhance the learning
experience.
3. Record notes, observations, and other information covered in class in
appropriate binders.
4. You are expected to come to class prepared with assigned readings from
the textbook and other assigned references.
5. Review your class and lab material frequently. Begin studying well in
advance for all tests.
6. Course work will involve other activities such as reading assignments,
reports, and special lab activities.
7. Turn your cell phone on silent while in class and no texting.
WEB SITE:
The textbook's web site provides many resources for study, review, as well as
links to a number of related sites. Because the web site address is subject to
frequent change, the instructor will provide instructions regarding the most
current address.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Tests will consist of a variety of questions multiple choice, matching, true-false,
essay, fill in the blank. The format for laboratory testing will involve naming
specific structures on anatomical specimens or identifying the functions
associated with these structures.
TESTING:
There will be a total of nine tests for this course, including a comprehensive final
exam and a lab final. Students will be expected to take all tests at the scheduled
times. Should an officially recognized absence occur on a day during which a
test is scheduled, that student will be allowed to take a makeup on the
appropriate makeup date. Extra credit options are not allowed for makeup tests.
PROJECTS:
There will be one project that will be graded by a rubric. It involves research and
a presentation. A rubric will be provided.
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LABS:
Weekly lab activities will be conducted and graded. These grades will average
together to make one additional test grade. You will be allowed two drop grades
for lab. If you are absent, that counts as a drop grade. There are no makeup
labs.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Instructional methods will include lectures with marker board, overhead
projections, laboratory dissections, microscopic observations, and multimedia
presentations.
A & P I SEMESTER CONTENT OUTLINE
Week
Chapter
1
Topic
(Time Projections are Approximate)
Course Introduction
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An Introduction to the Human Body
TEST 1
2
4
The Tissue Level of Organization
3
5
The Integumentary System
TEST 2
4
5
6
7
The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeletal System
TEST 3
6
8
The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeletal System
Projects Due – Begin Presentations
7
9
Joints
TEST 4
8
10
Muscular Tissue
Continue Presentations
9
11
The Muscular System
TEST 5
10
12
Nervous Tissue
Continue Presentations
5
11
13
The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
TEST 6
12
14
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Complete Presentations
13
16
Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
TEST 7
14
17
Special Senses--Smell and Taste
15
17
Special Senses--Eye
16
17
17
Special Senses--Ear
FINAL EXAM AND LAB FINAL
Article Critique and Presentation:
Students will be assigned a topic to research and present. The topics will
reemphasize concepts presented in class. A rubric is provided to help you
prepare for this assignment.
Due: Thursday, Week 6
Begin project presentations week 6 and complete presentations by week 12.
The requirements for the research paper are as follows:
 You will be assigned a topic from the text to present to the class.
 To supplement the information in the text, you are to choose a
minimum of 3 relevant articles about your topic.
 The paper should be 3-4 pages long. This does not include the
cover page or the reference page.
 The article must be scholarly, published no earlier than 2000.
 The paper must follow APA guidelines for citing and referencing the
article.
 Margins are to be 1-inch top, bottom, and sides.
 Use Times Roman 12-point font.
The requirements for the presentation are as follows:
 You are to create a PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate your
findings.
 The presentation should last between 4 to 7 minutes.
 You are to include at least 3 relevant visual aids to support your
topic.
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Name: __________________________
Topic: ___________________________
_________
Student can locate
information on a
particular subject.
Student can give source
information for article.
Student provides a
visual aid.
Beginning
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Student has less
than the 3 required
articles. Articles
are not relevant.
Paper is not the
required 3-4
pages.
Student has
articles, but does
not provide source
information.
Student has one of
the three required
visual aids.
Student presents the
information to the class
in the form of an oral
presentation.
Student is off topic
and presentation is
less or more than
4-7 minutes.
Student exemplifies
knowledge of the
material.
Student expresses
no knowledge of
the material.
Time: Start __________ Finish
Developing
2
Student has the 3
required articles
and the paper is
the right length.
Articles are
relevant, but very
short and lacking
in detail.
Student has two of
the three required
visual aids.
Student
presentation is on
topic, but is less or
more than 4-7
minutes.
Student reads the
whole presentation
directly from note
cards or
PowerPoint.
Accomplished
3
Student has the 3
required articles and the
paper is the right length.
Articles are relevant, but
not detailed.
Exemplary
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The 3 academic
articles are relevant
to the topic and
detailed about the
topic of paper. The
paper is the proper
length.
Student gives source
information for articles,
but not in requested
format.
Student has all three
required visual aids, but
one or more are not
relevant.
Student presentation is
on topic, 4-7 minutes,
but student is
unprofessional.
Student gives
citation information
in APA format.
Student reads less than
half of the presentation
from note cards or
PowerPoint.
Student presents the
presentation without
reading from note
cards or PowerPoint.
Score
Student has all three
required visual aids
and all visual aids
are relevant.
Student presentation
is on topic, 4-7
minutes, and student
is professional.
*Note: The research paper is due ON THE DAY YOU PRESENT. If you do not have
them on the day you present, then you will lose credit for them. You MAY NOT turn
them in late.
Total Score: ________
X 5 = ________________ (Grade)
How to locate an academic article:
Step One: Go to www.mtu.edu
Step Two: Click on the libraries link
Step Three: Click on Magnolia Project
Step Four: Click on Biological Surveys
Step Five: Both Academic Search Premier or Healthsource are good databases
Step Six: When searching, be sure to click the box for full text and peer reviewed
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Note: If you are trying to access this from a computer that is not on campus, you
will need a username: magn0120
GRADING:
Grades and evaluations will be made using the following criteria:
 10 % Quizzes & Daily Grades: lecture worksheets, assignments, &/or
practice tests
 70 % Tests: lecture, lab, and comprehensive final
 20 % Lab Assignments and Project
Course Grade Scale:
90-100 = A; 80-89 = B;
70-79 = C;
60-69 = D;
59 and below = F
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE:
Students needing assistance should make an appointment with the Instructor
utilize the learning center located in student support services.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
If a student has a disability of any kind that requires assistance or reasonable
accommodations in the classroom or laboratory, see the instructor as soon as
possible then see the office of Americans with Disabilities Act, Dr. Barty Watts, at
(555) 456-1000.)
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Every MTU student is expected to uphold the policies and procedures as defined
in the student code of conduct and the University’s Policies and Procedures
manual. A full explanation of the policies is available in the student handbook
and online. Students are expected to read and familiarize themselves with all
policies and procedures as related to academic integrity at MTU. Failure to
adhere to these policies and procedures is considered a serious violation of
MTU’s Academic Integrity Policy and will result in review by the student judiciary
board as stated in the student handbook.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Montgomery Townsend University strives to cultivate discovery, expansion,
transmission, and application of knowledge in an array of scholarly and
professional disciplines. Its duty of delivering superior quality undergraduate and
graduate programs is indivisible from its task of creating new understandings
through experimentation and ingenuity. Montgomery Townsend University
prepares students for roles in leadership, responsibility, and service to the
community. The institution supports freedom of inquiry and a collegial
environment fostering the development of the human mind and soul. It welcomes
and seeks to serve a progressively diverse population in a global economy.
While being guided by our mission, Montgomery Townsend University seeks to
maintain its reputation as a competitive and respected institution of higher
learning.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance at all class meetings and labs in expected. Students may not miss
more than 25% of class. This means no more than two lecture classes may be
missed and no more than two lab classes may be missed. Any student who
misses more than the maximum 25% of class will not receive credit. Students are
excused from class only if the absence is deemed excused by the Dean of
Student Services. Tardies of more than 15 minutes will result in an absence. Two
tardies of less than 15 minutes will result in one absence. Leaving class more
than 15 minutes early will result in an absence. Leaving class twice, less than 15
minutes early, will result in one absence.
LAB ATTENDANCE POLICY:
There is no option for making up missed labs; therefore, attendance is critical. If
you miss a lab, your grade will be a zero! Two missed labs will result in the
removal from course.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Students are encouraged to not miss test days. If an exam is missed, it is the
student’s responsibility to contact and make arrangements with the instructor.
The student is responsible for making up a missed exam within one week of the
given test date. Failure to make up an exam will result in a zero. The student
has the opportunity to make-up only one exam regardless of how many are
missed. Permission to make up an exam is at the instructor’s discretion. Bonus
point opportunities will not be on make-up exams.
DISASTER PLAN:
Class closure due to emergencies or disasters will be made up according to the
MTU’s Natural Disaster Policy. Information regarding closures will be posted on
MTU’s website: www.mtu.edu, as well as sent via media alerts. If possible,
check BlackBoard postings for makeup assignment dates and times. Instructions
for accessing BlackBoard can be found on the MTU homepage.
TOBACCO-FREE:
MTU’s campus is tobacco-free. Failure to abide by this policy will result in
disciplinary action.
LECTURE RECORDING:
Students are permitted and encouraged to record lectures electronically by tape
recorders, cellular devices, or other methods. This has proven to be highly
effective toward improving class performance.
Montgomery-Townsend University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability.