Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
DBS
Prefix and Course #
Course Title
Human Anat/Phys Tutor/Honors
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
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:
Laurie Minns
Phone/ email :
Program Chair/Director:
Charles Janson
Other affected programs
Dean:
BIOH U 485
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 485. Offered autumn and spring. 3 – 4 credits. (R-4) Prereq. "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 and
370 (BIOL 312 and 313) or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students performs
tutoring for students enrolled in BIOH365/BIOH370, cadaver dissection preparation (optional);
assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory course teaching materials to
undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 365/BIOH370 (BIOL 312/313). Students enrolling for the
4 credit option will also provide occasional comparable assistance for BIOH 112 (BIOL 112).
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 concepts in Human
Anatomy and Physiology to assist with instruction outside of regular BIOH365 lecture hours. Additional
exposure to the learning material helps to solidify complex concepts to students enrolled in BIOH485.
Students also have the option of participating in cadaver dissection and prosection preparation for students
enrolled in BIOH365/370.
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
X
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.
BIOH485: Human Anatomy and Physiology Tutor/Honors Course Syllabus and
Policies
Instructor: Dr. Laurie Minns
Office: BRB 106
Phone: 243-6013
Email: Laurie.Minns@mso.umt.edu
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays noon-1pm (or by appointment)
This course is a practicum that provides the participant the ability to expand their
professional growth and anatomy and physiology knowledge base. The participant will
integrate principles learned in BIOH365/370 (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into
practice by providing tutoring instruction to current BIOH365/370 and BIOH 112/113
(Human Form and Function) 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 tutor
instruction around adult learning principles. This course is open to students who received
an ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Biology 312 and 313, or equivalent, plus consent of the instructor is
required.
Participants are required to:
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Attend at least 50% of the BIOH365/370 lectures as an observer (questions to Dr.
Minns must be communicated outside of scheduled class times).
Attend Friday morning meetings in HS101 at 7am with the UGTAs
Establish a minimum of four office (tutor) hours per week.
Provide at least one (1hour) review session the week prior to scheduled Lecture
exams (can be in place of one of the regular office hours)
Maintain open communication with Dr. Minns and Heather Davis regarding student
issues that may make themselves evident during tutoring sessions.
Monitor the Moodle course website for important announcements.
Optional:
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Tutors may sign up for a cadaver dissection group with the UGTAs (If you sign up to
join a dissection group, your participation throughout the semester is expected).
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 BIOH365.
2. Use a multi-modal instructional approach to help students enrolled in BIOH365
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 lost in humans.
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 a Solid A. If office hours are not
maintained (regardless of student attendance at scheduled office hours), then students will
lose points that will affect the course grade.
Dr. Minns and/or Heather Davis will periodically check on tutors during scheduled office
hours.
Failure to notify Dr. Minns of any absences prior to scheduled office hours will result in a
drop of one letter grade. In the case of an emergency or illness that prohibits tutors from
maintaining scheduled office hours, tutors are required to email Dr. Minns so that she may
send an announcement to students enrolled in BIOH365 who may have planned on
attending office hours.
Safety Considerations:
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All tutoring must occur in public conference rooms with the door open during
scheduled office hours.
Do not share your personal information with students.
You are not required to tutor students outside of scheduled office hours. Set
boundaries and stick with them with regard to time and location of tutoring sessions.
If you ever feel you are in danger during a study session, notify Campus Security
immediately (ext. 4000).
Notify Dr. Minns if you have any safety concerns.
Maintain personal space between you and students at all times.
It is not appropriate to date or obtain personal information from students you are
tutoring; maintain a professional demeanor.
Syllabus:
Important course dates will follow the syllabus for BIOH365/370.
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