ABIO 232 Anatomy (sec. 006)
Fall 2012
Instructor: Dr. Pam Steen
Email: pams@usca.edu
Office: SBDG 111B
Lecture: MWF; 10:00am-10:50am; SBDG 200
Lab: TH; 1:40pm-4:20pm; SBDG 104
Office Hours: MW; 9:30-9:55am/ 11:00-11:30am
Lecture textbook: Human Anatomy, 6th Ed. by Marieb et al.
Laboratory textbook: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual (rat version), by Marieb et al.
Course Credit: Four credit hours
Course Description and Objectives: This course is a survey of the organization, structure, function
and development of human anatomical systems. Students should become adept at identifying and
describing the organization, structure and development of the human body across the hierarchy of
cells, tissues, organs and systems.
Grading:
Five Lecture Exams 50% (10% each)
Lecture Quizzes 10%
Laboratory Grade 30%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 10%
Grading Scale:
A (90-100%); B+ (86-89%); B (80-85%); C+ (76-79%); C (70-75%); D+ (66-69%); D (60-65); F (0-59%)
Reading: You are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) / sections in both the textbook and
laboratory manual prior to coming to lecture and lab.
Policy for Portable Electronic Devices: The use of any portable electronic devices, including cell
phones, pagers, MP3 players, iPods, etc., during class is not allowed for any reason unless prior
approval has been given to a student from the instructor or unless required for the course. If you are
planning to have any of these devices in class, they must be turned off and stowed away for the
duration of the class period. 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.
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) 6436816, as soon as possible. The Office of Disability Services will determine appropriate accommodations
based on documentation.
Writing Center: USCA provides a Writing Center located in Room 112 of the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building. If you need extra assistance on any writing assignment for this or any other class
that you are taking, please try the Writing Center.
Attendance: Attendance will not be taken. However, students are encouraged to be present at all
lectures and labs. There will be no make-up quizzes. However, quizzes missed due to illness will
be excused if documentation is provided.
Lecture Quizzes: During the semester, 11 lecture quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material presented the previous week during lecture periods.
Exams: For each exam, students will need to bring a Scantron sheet, which can be purchased at the
bookstore. Make-up exams will only be allowed for a documented, excusable reason.
ABIO 232 Anatomy (sec. 006)
Week
Date
1
Aug. 27
Aug. 29
Aug. 31
Sep. 3
Sep. 5
Sep. 7
Sep. 10
Sep. 12
Sep. 14
Sep. 17
Sep. 19
Sep. 21
Sep. 24
Sep. 26
Sep. 28
Oct. 1
Oct. 3
Oct. 5
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Oct. 8
Oct. 10
Oct. 12
Oct. 15
Oct. 17
Oct. 19
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 26
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Nov. 2
Nov. 5
Nov. 7
Nov. 9
Nov. 12
Nov. 14
Nov. 16
Nov. 19
Nov. 21
Nov. 23
Nov. 26
Nov. 28
Nov. 30
Dec. 3
Dec. 5
Dec. 7
Dec. 14
Fall 2012
Lecture Schedule of Topics
The Human Body: An orientation
Cells: The living units
Cells: The living units
(no class)
Basic Embryology (quiz 1)
Tissues
Tissues (quiz 2)
The Integumentary System
EXAM I
Bones and Skeletal Tissues
Bones and Skeletal Tissues/ Joints
Joints
Skeletal Muscle Tissue (quiz 3)
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
EXAM II
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
The Central Nervous System
The Central Nervous System (quiz 4)
(no class)
The Peripheral Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System (quiz 5)
The Special Senses
(no class)
EXAM III
The Respiratory System
The Respiratory System/ The Digestive System
The Digestive System (quiz 6)
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Urinary System (quiz 7)
The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System (quiz 8)
EXAM IV
Blood Vessels
The Heart (quiz 9)
(no class)
(no class)
The Heart (quiz 10)
Blood
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Endocrine System (quiz 11)
EXAM V
Return Exam V and Practical III to the students
Final Exam (Comprehensive) at 8am
Chapters
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
1-5
6
6, 9
9
10
10
10
6, 9 and 10
12
13
13
14
14
16
12-14, 16
22
22, 23
23
23
24
24
25
25
25
22-25
20
19
19
18
21
17
17-20
1-25
ABIO 232 Anatomy (sec. 006)
Fall 2012
Laboratory Schedule
Each student will receive a lab grade that will constitute 30% of their final grade in the class.
Laboratory Grading: (The instructor has the right to deviate from the stated grading policy.)
Lab practicals 50%
Entrance quizzes 25%
Exit quizzes 25%
Entrance Quizzes: During the semester, 7 entrance quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material learned during the previous lab period.
Exit Quizzes: During the semester, 10 exit quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material
learned during the current lab period.
Note: Students will cover the designated lab material with their group members. As a group, students will
determine when they are ready to take their exit quiz. All group members must take the exit quiz at the same
time and then exit the lab.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Date
Aug. 30
Sep. 6
Sep. 13
Sep. 20
Sep. 27
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Oct. 18
Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
Nov. 22
Nov. 29
Nov. 6
Laboratory Schedule
The Language of Anatomy/ Organ Systems Overview
The Microscope/ The Cell: Anatomy Division/ Classification of Tissues
Tissues/ Integumentary System/ Covering and Lining Membranes
Overview of the Skeleton/ Axial Skeleton/ Appendicular Skeleton/ Fetal Skull
Practical I (Exercise 1-4; 6-8)
Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
(no lab)
Nervous Tissue/ Brain and Cranial Nerves/ Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Vision/ Hearing and Equilibrium/ Olfaction and Taste
Practical II (Exercise 9-12; 15; 17; 19; 21; 24-26)
Anatomy of the Respiratory System/ Anatomy of the Digestive System
Anatomy of the Urinary system/ Anatomy of the Reproductive System
(no lab)
Anatomy of the Heart/ Anatomy of Blood Vessels
Practical III (Exercise 30, 32, 36, 38, 40, and 42)
Exercise
1 and 2
3, 4, and 6
6, 7, and 8
9-12
15
17, 19, and 21
24-26
36 and 38
40 and 42
30 and 32
Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the
Student Handbook. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if academic integrity is violated. The
following honor pledge is to be signed and dated by the student on all exams.
“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.”
ABIO 232 Anatomy (sec. 006)
Fall 2012
Instructor: Dr. Pam Steen
Email: pams@usca.edu
Office: SBDG 111B
Lecture: MWF; 10:00am-10:50am; SBDG 200
Lab: M; 1:00pm-3:40pm; SBDG 104
Office Hours: MW; 9:30-9:55am/ 11:00-11:30am
Lecture textbook: Human Anatomy, 6th Ed. by Marieb et al.
Laboratory textbook: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual (rat version), by Marieb et al.
Course Credit: Four credit hours
Course Description and Objectives: This course is a survey of the organization, structure, function
and development of human anatomical systems. Students should become adept at identifying and
describing the organization, structure and development of the human body across the hierarchy of
cells, tissues, organs and systems.
Grading:
Five Lecture Exams 50% (10% each)
Lecture Quizzes 10%
Laboratory Grade 30%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 10%
Grading Scale:
A (90-100%); B+ (86-89%); B (80-85%); C+ (76-79%); C (70-75%); D+ (66-69%); D (60-65); F (0-59%)
Reading: You are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) / sections in both the textbook and
laboratory manual prior to coming to lecture and lab.
Policy for Portable Electronic Devices: The use of any portable electronic devices, including cell
phones, pagers, MP3 players, iPods, etc., during class is not allowed for any reason unless prior
approval has been given to a student from the instructor or unless required for the course. If you are
planning to have any of these devices in class, they must be turned off and stowed away for the
duration of the class period. 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.
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) 6436816, as soon as possible. The Office of Disability Services will determine appropriate accommodations
based on documentation.
Writing Center: USCA provides a Writing Center located in Room 112 of the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building. If you need extra assistance on any writing assignment for this or any other class
that you are taking, please try the Writing Center.
Attendance: Attendance will not be taken. However, students are encouraged to be present at all
lectures and labs. There will be no make-up quizzes. However, quizzes missed due to illness will
be excused if documentation is provided.
Lecture Quizzes: During the semester, 11 lecture quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material presented the previous week during lecture periods.
Exams: For each exam, students will need to bring a Scantron sheet, which can be purchased at the
bookstore. Make-up exams will only be allowed for a documented, excusable reason.
ABIO 232 Anatomy (sec. 006)
Week
Date
1
Aug. 27
Aug. 29
Aug. 31
Sep. 3
Sep. 5
Sep. 7
Sep. 10
Sep. 12
Sep. 14
Sep. 17
Sep. 19
Sep. 21
Sep. 24
Sep. 26
Sep. 28
Oct. 1
Oct. 3
Oct. 5
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Oct. 8
Oct. 10
Oct. 12
Oct. 15
Oct. 17
Oct. 19
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 26
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Nov. 2
Nov. 5
Nov. 7
Nov. 9
Nov. 12
Nov. 14
Nov. 16
Nov. 19
Nov. 21
Nov. 23
Nov. 26
Nov. 28
Nov. 30
Dec. 3
Dec. 5
Dec. 7
Dec. 14
Fall 2012
Lecture Schedule of Topics
The Human Body: An orientation
Cells: The living units
Cells: The living units
(no class)
Basic Embryology (quiz 1)
Tissues
Tissues (quiz 2)
The Integumentary System
EXAM I
Bones and Skeletal Tissues
Bones and Skeletal Tissues/ Joints
Joints
Skeletal Muscle Tissue (quiz 3)
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
EXAM II
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
The Central Nervous System
The Central Nervous System (quiz 4)
(no class)
The Peripheral Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System (quiz 5)
The Special Senses
(no class)
EXAM III
The Respiratory System
The Respiratory System/ The Digestive System
The Digestive System (quiz 6)
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Urinary System (quiz 7)
The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System (quiz 8)
EXAM IV
Blood Vessels
The Heart (quiz 9)
(no class)
(no class)
The Heart (quiz 10)
Blood
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Endocrine System (quiz 11)
EXAM V
Return Exam V and Practical III to the students
Final Exam (Comprehensive) at 8am
Chapters
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
1-5
6
6, 9
9
10
10
10
6, 9 and 10
12
13
13
14
14
16
12-14, 16
22
22, 23
23
23
24
24
25
25
25
22-25
20
19
19
18
21
17
17-20
1-25
ABIO 232 Anatomy (sec. 006)
Fall 2012
Laboratory Schedule
Each student will receive a lab grade that will constitute 30% of their final grade in the class.
Laboratory Grading: (The instructor has the right to deviate from the stated grading policy.)
Lab practicals 50%
Entrance quizzes 25%
Exit quizzes 25%
Entrance Quizzes: During the semester, 7 entrance quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material learned during the previous lab period.
Exit Quizzes: During the semester, 10 exit quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material
learned during the current lab period.
Note: Students will cover the designated lab material with their group members. As a group, students will
determine when they are ready to take their exit quiz. All group members must take the exit quiz at the same
time and then exit the lab.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Date
Aug. 27
Sep. 3
Sep. 10
Sep. 17
Sep. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
Nov. 19
Nov. 26
Nov. 3
Laboratory Schedule
The Language of Anatomy/ Organ Systems Overview
(no lab)
The Microscope/ The Cell: Anatomy Division/ Classification of Tissues
Tissues/ Integumentary System/ Covering and Lining Membranes
Overview of the Skeleton/ Axial Skeleton/ Appendicular Skeleton/ Fetal Skull
Practical I (Exercise 1-4; 6-8)
Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
Nervous Tissue/ Brain and Cranial Nerves/ Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Vision/ Hearing and Equilibrium/ Olfaction and Taste
Practical II (Exercise 9-12; 15; 17; 19; 21; 24-26)
Anatomy of the Respiratory System/ Anatomy of the Digestive System
Anatomy of the Urinary system/ Anatomy of the Reproductive System
(no lab)
Anatomy of the Heart/ Anatomy of Blood Vessels
Practical III (Exercise 30, 32, 36, 38, 40, and 42)
Exercise
1 and 2
3, 4, and 6
6, 7, and 8
9-12
15
17, 19, and 21
24-26
36 and 38
40 and 42
30 and 32
Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the
Student Handbook. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if academic integrity is violated. The
following honor pledge is to be signed and dated by the student on all exams.
“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.”