Anatomy (ABIO 232) – 4 credits
Spring 2010, Sections 003 & 004
Lecture Instructor:
Dr. Michelle Vieyra
Phone: (803)641-3608
Office: SBDG 209
Research Lab: SBDG 219B
Email: michellev@usca.edu
Lab Instructor:
Dr. Stephanie Muga
Phone: (803)641-3371
Office: SBDG 208
Email: stephaniem@usca.edu
Lecture:
Laboratories:
SBDG 327: TTH 12:15-1:30
SBDG 104: M 9-11:40AM (Section 003); M 12-2:40PM (Section 004)
Textbook:
Human Anatomy by McKinley and O’Loughlin
Lab Manuals:
Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual w/ Cat Dissection by Marieb
Anatomy Coloring Book by Marieb
Lab Supplies:
Dissection kit with scissors, scalpel, probe and gloves.
Course Description/ Objectives: 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.
Evaluation: Your will earn your final grade based on the following activities:
5 Lecture Exams
100 points each
500 points
1 Final Exam
200 points
200 points
4 Lab Exams
100 points each
400 points
5 Lab Quizzes
10 points each
50 points
Lab Homework
5 points each
100 points
Total: 1250 points
Grading Scale:
Letter Grade
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
Points Earned
1125-1250
1075-1124
1000-1074
950-999
875-949
825-874
750-824
Below 750
The above numbers are point cut offs for each letter grade. There will be no “rounding
up” to the next grade no mater how close you are. Your grade is based on how much
anatomical information you learn. There will be no extra credit assignments offered.
Lecture Exams: Lecture exams will cover only the material presented since the last exam. Lecture
exams can not be made-up unless under extraordinary, documented circumstances. Lecture exams may
be composed of a combination of multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer and essay questions.
You will NOT need a scantron.
Final Exam: The final exam will be 50 points of new material (sensory and endocrine systems) as well as
150 points of material from the entire course. The format will be similar to the lecture exams.
Lab Exams: Lab exams will be given in a round robin format where the students rotate between 20-25
timed stations with 4-5 questions at each station. Lab exam questions will address the identification of a
labeled structure and be short answer. Due to the time involved in setting up a lab exam there will be no
lab exam make-ups.
Lab Quizzes and Homework: Quizzes will be given in lab as noted on the lab calendar. Quiz format
and homework assignments will be explained further by Dr. Muga.
The Academic Success Center: Penland 108
If you find that your usual study habits are not sufficient for doing well in this class please think
about visiting this center. They are experts in helping students discover the best way to study
according to their learning styles and offer tutors at no cost to you.
There is an excellent anatomy tutor available this semester. To schedule an appointment with the
tutor you must do so through the academic success center website:
www.usca.edu/academicsupport
A note about anatomy…….
Anatomy is not an easy subject and you may find it to be the most challenging subject you have
yet encountered. There is a minimum amount of knowledge you are expected by your college
(nursing, pre-pharmacy and exercise science) to obtain in this course. I am obligated to provide
you with this material and to test you on it. I have done my best to pare down the content as
much as possible while staying within the expectations of your college but you will still find the
amount of material challenging. You must put forth effort to study the material on a weekly
basis to be successful in this course. I highly recommend that you set up study groups to go over
the material before exams. Try very hard not to miss any classes. Take careful notes of what I
say in class and use the study guides provided. If you have trouble understanding a concept,
please schedule an appointment to see Dr. Vieyra, Dr. Muga or a tutor as soon as possible.
Additional Business:
You are expected to follow the honor pledge on every assignment:
“On my honor as a University of South Carolina at Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid on the assignment/examination. To the best of my knowledge, I am not in violation of academic
dishonesty.” This includes plagiarism which will be covered in more detail when I assign papers. Violation of the
honor code will result in a grade decrease and letter to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
If you have a physical, psychological and/or learning disability which might affect your performance in this course
please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, (803)641-3609 as soon as possible.
It is the instructor’s right to remove from the classroom any student who disrupts or disturbs the proceeding of the
class. Disruption of the class includes but is not limited to the use of any portable electronic devices, including cell
phones, MP3 players; iPods, etc. unless prior approval has been given to a student or unless required for the course.
In extreme cases the faculty member can request assistance from University Police. If the student who has been
ejected causes similar disturbances in subsequent meetings of the class, he/she may be denied admittance to the class
for the remainder of the semester and assigned a grade of F.
Dr. Vieyra’s Spring 2010 Lecture Schedule:
Date
12-Jan
14-Jan
19-Jan
21-Jan
26-Jan
28-Jan
2-Feb
4-Feb
9-Feb
11-Feb
16-Feb
18-Feb
23-Feb
25-Feb
2-Mar
4-Mar
9-Mar
11-Mar
16-Mar
18-Mar
23-Mar
25-Mar
30-Mar
1-Apr
6-Apr
8-Apr
13-Apr
15-Apr
20-Apr
22-Apr
Topic
Intro, Body Organization, Cell 1
Cell cycle, meiosis, embryology
Tissues I
Tissues II & Skin
EXAM I
Skeleton
Articulations I
Articulations II, Muscles I
Muscles II
Respiratory
EXAM II
Digestive I
Digestive II
Urinary
Reproductive I
Reproductive II
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
EXAM III
Blood vessels, Heart I
Heart II
Blood and Lymphatic I
Lymphatic II
EXAM IV
Nervous System I
Nervous System II
Nervous System III
EXAM V
Sensory Systems
Eyes, Endocrine
Lecture
Chapter
1,2
2,3
4
4,5
Exam
chapters
1,2,3,4,5
6
9
9,10
10
25
5,6,9,10,25
26
26
27
28
28
26,27,28
23,22
22
21
24
21,22,23,24
14
15
16
14,15,16
19
19, 20
29-Apr FINAL EXAM 11AM
Dr. Muga’s Spring 2010 Lab Schedule:
Date
Jan 11
Jan 18
Jan 25
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 22
March 1
March 8
March 15
Lecture Topic
Intro, Metric System, Microscope, Cells
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Class
Mitosis, Tissues, Skin
Skeleton
EXAM 1, Skin Cats
Muscles
Respiratory, Digestive Systems
EXAM II
Spring Break – No Class
Urinary and Reproductive Systems
March 22
March 29
April 5
April 12
April 19
Heart, Blood, Vessels
EXAM III
Nervous System
Sensory Systems (eye, ear)
EXAM IV
19,20
Cumulative
Chapter
(Marieb)
1,2,3,4
NO CLASS
4, 5, 6
7, 8,9
10
10
20, 21
NO CLASS
22, 23
16, 17, 18,
19
11, 12
13, 14, 15
Quizzes
NO CLASS
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz 3
NO CLASS
Quiz 4
Quiz 5