Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
DBS
Prefix and Course # BIOH U 483
Course Title
Human Form and Function Teaching Assistant/Honors
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Instruction of A&P I & II
Summarize the change(s) proposed
Add new course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Heather Davis
Phone/ email :
x5436
Program Chair/Director:
Charles Janson
Other affected programs
Dean:
Date
Dean Comer
Are other departments/programs affected by this
Please obtain signature(s) from the
modification because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
YES
NO
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
course is interdisciplinary. (http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. Be sure to include learning outcomes
on syllabus or paste below. The course number may be changed at the system level.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
BIOH U 483. 1 - 4 credits (R-4). Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. "A" or "B" in BIOH 112 and
113 (BIOL 112 and 113) or upper division anatomy and physiology coursework with cadaver lab
and consent of instr. This select group of students teaches regularly scheduled cadaver lab
prosection experiences for students enrolled in BIOH112/BIOH113; assists in preparation and
grading of lecture and laboratory visit teaching materials; and assists with proctoring exams of
undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 112/BIOH113 (BIOL 112/113).
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
This course offers students with a talent for teaching and a desire to learn more in-depth anatomical and
physiological concepts an opportunity to assist with instruction of BIOH112/BIOH113 cadaver lab prosection
tutorials. Additional exposure to the learning materials, and the necessity of teaching that material to peers
helps to solidify complex concepts. The prosection visits offered to the BIOH112/113 students would be
logistically impossible without an undergraduate teaching staff well versed in the presentation of anatomical
and physiological principles using cadavers, models and demonstrations. This course prepares them for
presenting small group anatomical and physiological teaching rotations in a laboratory setting.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convented courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by
Administration and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific
conditions according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf .
Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
Course Number Change
From:
Level U, UG, G
Co-convened
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
YES
NO
X
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary
program initiates
form)
Is there a fee associated with the
course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
5. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether this change will eliminate the course’s common course
status.
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference procedure 301.30:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/
grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus required in section V)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Justification for proposed change
YES NO
Have you reviewed the graduate
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information (must include learning outcomes)
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
BIOH483: Human Form and Function Teaching Assistant/Honors
Course Syllabus and Policies
Instructor: Heather Davis
Office: ISB 103A
Phone: 243-5436
Email: heather.davis@mso.umt.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9-10am (or by appointment)
This course is a practicum that provides the participant the ability to expand their
anatomical and physiological knowledge base, professional growth, and public speaking
skills. The participant will integrate principles learned in BIOH112/113 (Human Form and
Function) and put that knowledge base into practical use by providing lab based instruction
to current BIOH 112/113 students.
This course will provide participants with the skills needed to establish and maintain an
effective rapport with individual students/small student groups and to design instruction
around adult learning principles. This course is open to students who received an ‘A’ or ‘B’
in Biology 112 and 113, or upper division anatomical and physiological coursework with a
cadaver lab. Consent of the instructor is also required.
Participants are required to:
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Teach at least 8 (1.5 hour) cadaver prosection tutorials a semester, each with a
different focus topic relating to current lecture discussion material.
Meet for two hours with the course instructor and the other teaching assistants prior
to each set of scheduled tutorials to familiarize oneself with the material and topics
to be emphasized.
Maintain open communication with the course instructor regarding student issues
that may make themselves evident during lab tutorial sessions.
Proctor exams for the BIOH 112/113 course (3 per semester including the final
examination)
Provide assistance with grading, organizing teaching/exam materials, designing
instructional rotations.
Monitor the Moodle course website for important announcements.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Understand the complex principles associated with the Human Anatomy and
Physiology and assist in teaching these concepts to students enrolled in
BIOH112/113.
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Demonstrate practical knowledge of human gross and microscopic anatomy
Identify structures in the body and their interrelationship with other structures
Describe development, regeneration, normal function of body systems
From observations of A&P status, interpret observations & predict consequences
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to normal body function
Demonstrate understanding of chemical and biological principles and knowledge
that serve as the foundation for understanding of human anatomy & physiology
Employ the scientific process for understanding principles of anatomy &
physiology
Evaluate scientific value of new A&P observations & data
Describe energy-transfer processes in human body & predict consequences of
interrupted or pathologic energy transfer
Describe cellular processes governing development, growth, & normal function
of the human body
2. Use a multi-modal instructional approach to help students enrolled in BIOH112/113
better understand the complex learning material.
3. Understand and discuss the methodology and activities scientists use to gather,
validate and interpret data related to natural processes as it applies to Human
Anatomy and Physiology.
4. Detect patterns, draw conclusions, develop conjectures and hypotheses regarding
normal human physiology and help students anticipate the pathophysiology that
could result when homeostasis is disrupted.
5. Understand and discuss how scientific laws and theories are verified by quantitative
measurement, scientific observation, and logical/critical reasoning as they pertain to
advances in medical understanding.
Grading:
Students will begin the semester with a grade of an “A”. If teaching and proctoring
commitments are not honored, students will lose points that will affect the course grade.
Failure to notify the course instructor of any absences prior to scheduled prosection
tutorials and/or exam dates will result in a drop of one letter grade.
Syllabus:
Important course dates will follow the syllabus for BIOH112/113 (attached is example from
BIOH112 Fall 2011).
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
Revised 8-23-11