Biology and Physical Sciences Northeast College BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I CRN 13757 - Summer 2016 4 Credit Hour Lecture and Laboratory Course Laboratory: Northline Center, Room 312, Monday/Wednesday 12:45pm-5:30pm Lecture: Northline Center, Room 312, Tuesday/Thursday 12:45pm-5:30pm Instructor: James R. Jabbur, Ph.D. Instructor Contact Information Electronic-mail: james.jabbur@hccs.edu Office Telephone: 713-718-6051 Learning Web: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty Prerequisites: English 1301, either taken or co-enrolled. This course is very difficult and time consuming (96 hours of lecture land laboratory time equates to almost 200 hours of study at home). Biology 1406 (General Biology) is strongly recommended. Over 60% of the students who have not had 1406 fail to complete this course successfully. Please watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9TxKLmBdX8 Instructional Materials COURSE TEXTBOOK: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology by Martini, Nath and Bartholomew, 10th edition, Benjamin Cummings Publishers, 2014. (available in the Northeast Campus – Northline bookstore) MASTERING A&P HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: None during summer term. LABORATORY MANUAL: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual by Keating and Wiersema (no ISBN available; only available through Northeast Campus – Northline bookstore) SCANTRONS: Form 882E (you will require a quantity of five) E-MAIL: Course correspondence will only be directed through the e-mail address you have on file with HCC through Eagle Online (all students have an HCC address issued to them by the registrar). Any difficulties should be directed to the office of the registrar for resolution. Communication and Office Hours Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking BIOL 2401 – page 2 for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns. Course Description A course of study covering the structure and function of human cells, tissues and organ systems including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Course Goal Students should become knowledgeable about various properties of living organisms, and use this knowledge to gain science literacy so they become informed of and evaluate health-related research and other issues that impact society. Students should understand how biologists use the scientific method as they observe phenomena and critically evaluate data. Biology Program Student Learning Outcomes 1. Students will display an understanding of biological systems and evolutionary processes spanning all ranges of biological complexity, including atoms, molecules, genes, cells and organisms. 2. Students will integrate factual and conceptual information into an understanding of scientific concepts by written, oral, and /or visual communication. This may include successful completion if a course-specific research project or a case study module. 3. Students will demonstrate proficiency and safe practices in the use of laboratory equipment and basic laboratory techniques. 4. Students will apply principles of the scientific method to problems in the collection, recording, quantitative measurement, analysis and reporting of scientific data. A & P I Course Student Learning Outcomes will be determined through course examination, presentation and assignment. 1. Students will be able to understand and apply the principals of homeostasis and the importance of feedback loops. 2. Students will be able to evaluate information and make conclusions based on their knowledge of membrane transport. 3. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of muscle structure to explain how muscles function. 4. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the structure of the skeletal system to its functions. 5. Students will be able to understand and apply their knowledge of changes in polarity on membrane potential. 6. Students will be able to apply and demonstrate their knowledge concerning reflex arcs. 7. Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained in lab utilizing anatomical models, physiological experiments, histological slides and the compound light microscope. 8. Students will utilize online interactive evaluation tools to gauge their understanding of key anatomical and physiological concepts prior to lecture/examinations/quizzes where applicable. BIOL 2401 – page 3 A & P I Course Student Learning Objectives will be supplied in relation to the above listed CSLOs, in accordance with the material covered in the textbook’s chapters 1. Consistently able to demonstrate understanding and application of feedback loops on homeostasis without the instructor’s help. 2. Consistently able to explain membrane transport and determine the outcome of scenarios concerning membrane transport 3. Always able to describe muscle structure and use that knowledge to explain muscle function 4. Always able to apply knowledge of the structure of the skeletal system to its functions. 5. Consistently able to demonstrate knowledge of interactions involving changes in membrane polarity without the instructor’s help. 6. Consistently able to demonstrate all parts, functions, and steps involved in a reflex arc. 7. Consistently prepared and able to demonstrate skills using the body system models and laboratory techniques at the classroom standards. Consistently able to find and focus the specimen on the microscope slide without the instructor’s help. 8. Consistently uses online tools to prepare for class, always ready for classroom discussions and instructor’s Q&A sessions, completes all online quizzes prior to due date. Instructional Methods and Access to Course Material As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge concerning the field of biology. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to make the effort to find enlightenment in the subject material. Read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom activities, attend class and most importantly, enjoy yourself! I believe that engaging the students in learning is essential for teaching to be effective. Thus, you will spend class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will want to contribute to these discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate information from your text and other assigned readings. Textbook, powerpoint aided lecture presentation, laboratory investigation, computer based tutorial and homework assignments aid in this didactic (Socratic) methodology. We will meet for both the lecture and laboratory sessions. In addition, this course is webenhanced with important resources available on the Learning Web and Mastering. Lab instruction includes use of lab materials and equipment through demonstration, and hands on lab activities. Weekly laboratory exercises are designed to help with understanding of the course material. You must come to laboratory prepared; when applicable, have Exercise Prelab write-up completed for the scheduled labs the day before coming to class. Lab reports are due at the end of each lab session and completed exercises must be delivered to Dr. Jabbur before each lab session is BIOL 2401 – page 4 considered complete. During lab, we will also cover lecture material. An excellent Lab Review is available 24/7 for HCC Students at http://hccs.edu/biologylabs. You will get access to digital images, animations, and labeling exercises to review models, slides, and experiments that we cover in lab. Important: Bring your lab manual and text book everyday! Important Dates (Summer 1 – 5 weeks) http://www.hccs.edu/district/eventscalendar/academic-calendar/summer/summer-1st-5-week/ June 6 Classes begin June 9 Official Date of Record June 27 Last day for Administrative/Student Withdrawal (4.30PM) July 7 Instruction ends July 10 Grades available to students Student Assignments Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic, you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your success in your career. Students will be required to successfully complete the assignments designated in the Course Weekly Calendar. Assignments are explained in further detail in Grading and Assessment (below). Grading and Assessment Your instructor will conduct exams and assessments that you can use to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that will improve your performance. Lecture and Laboratory Exams (80%): o Lecture Exams: There will be a total of four regular lecture exams. Each exam will contain a number of questions, which may include multiple choice, completion, matching, diagrams, definitions, mini case studies and short essay type questions. Multiple choice questions need to be answered on a scantron. Scantrons/pencils will not be provided; it is the student’s responsibility to have these on the day of exams. o Lab Exams: There will be two Lab Practical Exams during the course. These will be explained in detail during our lab sessions. Stations will be setup for the various labs. Questions may be completion, matching, diagrams, problem solving, definitions, identification, and short essay type questions. Note: No scantrons are needed for Lab Practical Exams. o Out of the four regular lecture exams and 2 lab exams, one exam grade will be dropped. If you take all of these six exams, your lowest grade automatically becomes your drop grade. If you miss an exam it automatically becomes your drop BIOL 2401 – page 5 exam. If you miss a second exam, you will receive a grade of 0% for that exam. No exceptions. o Students with disabilities who need special help taking tests as part of reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding testing. o There are no make-up examinations; a missed exam is scored as 0. There is no compensation for incorrect marking, sloppy eraser or using a pen on the scantron. Compulsory Comprehensive Final Departmental Lecture Exam (10%): The HCC district-wide comprehensive final is mandatory and cannot be dropped. Multiple choice questions need to be answered on a scantron. Scantrons/pencils will not be provided; it is the student’s responsibility to have these on the day of exams. PreLab Reports, Lab Reports and Performance (10%): o Prelab Reports (2%): These must be completed independently on the day prior to the corresponding lab session and will be checked at the start of the class. o Lab Reports and Performance (8%): Lab reports (4%) are due following the laboratory period. With my approval, a group effort is allowed in the lab, but each student must participate. Critical thinking questions must be completed independently and will be judged. Performance (4%). Students must be actively engaged in the lecture and lab portions of the course and must contribute fully to the group lab work. Students must be present for the entire lecture and lab period, and may only leave early if they have completed the lab report as checked by the Instructor. The Instructor may also collect the lab manuals at the end of the semester to ensure completion and correctness of all required activities. Grades will be available in person in the classroom. At the end of the semester, your grade average will be presented to you. Keep track of your grades and your progress! The final grade is posted online at www.hccs.edu or at 1-877-341-4300. The Registrar will no longer mail the transcripts to you. GRADE COMPUTATION 5 out of 6 exams (the lowest exam grade is dropped) Comprehensive Department Final exam PreLab Reports, Lab Reports and Performance Total GRADE SCALE A, 90% - 100% B, 80% - 89.99% C, 70% - 79.99% D, 60% - 69.99% F, below 59.99% Fx, failure due to not attending the course Classroom Rules and Regulations 80% 10% 10% 100 % BIOL 2401 – page 6 (*any inferences to a laboratory below are intended for a course with a laboratory) Textbook and laboratory manual are required. You must read the laboratory safety rules before doing any of the lab exercises. Students must read the relevant lecture and laboratory assignments before class and always bring the manual and textbook to the laboratory and lecture. Lecture and laboratory material is posted on the LEARNING WEB at http://learning.hccs.edu/; for (Professor:) enter [Jabbur]. Eating or drinking is not allowed in the laboratory; children are not allowed in the laboratory. Electronic cigarettes are not permitted, either. Any student caught cheating on an exam will receive a course grade of “F” and be dismissed from the course. Attendance is mandatory! Students with more than four unexcused absences will result in an administrative withdrawal without notification. Attend class regularly, be on time and remain until the end of period. If you have an attendance problem please notify me. Students are responsible for everything covered during their absence. If you miss class (for whatever reason), use the syllabus and ask your classmates to “fill you in” on missed material. If you are late for an exam, you will be allowed to take the exam (within the remaining time allotted) as long as no one else has completed the exam and left the room. No makeup exams are administered. All pagers and cell phones must be set on “silent mode” during lecture and laboratory. Please be civil to me and your classmates: do not text or talk during class. Advising and Counseling Services Counselors and Student Services Associates (SSA) can assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements, degree planning, transfer issues, and career counseling. In-person, confidential sessions, can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address personal concerns impacting academic success. Title IX Information HCC is committed to provide an environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that protect students’ rights with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Students – Anti-discrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance. It is important that every student understands and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how to avoid these difficult situations. Log in to: www.edurisksolutions.org . Sign in using your HCC student e-mail account, then go to the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number. BIOL 2401 – page 7 (TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, 20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 ET. SEQ.) HCC Policy Statement - ADA Services to Students with Disabilities Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) needing reasonable accommodation must contact the Disability Support Services Office each semester. System: 713.718.5165; Northeast: 713.718.8420. After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist assigned to their professor. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with College Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: if you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students’ test paper; Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test; Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization; Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered; Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit. Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook) HCC Policy Statements BIOL 2401 – page 8 Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily, tracked and reported to the business office. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences. If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is discussed in class is important for your career, students will be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of four (4) class meetings. The four meetings of class time would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early. You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the class. Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class. Class attendance equals class success. HCC Course Withdrawal Policy If you feel you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance. BIOL 2401 – page 9 If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade. International Students Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues Instructor’s Incomplete Policy The only circumstances under which you can get an I (incomplete) is if you are too ill to take the final exam. Once you receive an Incomplete (I), in order to get a grade for the course, you will have to complete the material by the end of the next full semester. If you do not, the Incomplete (I) will become a final course grade of F. Final Grade of Fx Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "Fx" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. If you are on financial aid or an F1 student, you may be particularly affected and could forfeit your financial aid or be out of compliance, and have your F1 status revoked. Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "Fx" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress. These are serious consequences, and it is your responsibility to maintain required attendance. Check with your instructor about specific attendance policies. See the Student Handbook for more details on class attendance. EGLS3 – Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for the continual improvement of instruction. Look for the BIOL 2401 – page 10 survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. Repeat Course Fee The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Classroom Behavior As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. I take this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal. Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor. Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations Instructor Requirements As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived Facilitate a learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures Describe special projects or assignments Inform students attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make-up policy Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to: BIOL 2401 – page 11 Read and comprehend the syllabus and adhere to the deadlines for exams and assignments. Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities. Read and comprehend the required chapters in the textbook and powerpoints prior to the exams and assignments. Login to the Learning Webpage to access course material and check for updates daily. Prepare for and complete the required assignments and exams. Ask for help when there is a question or problem (in a timely manner). Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments. Suggested Study Tips and Resources Available for Genetics Please set aside adequate time for study. A good rule-of-thumb is to invest 2 hours of study for each hour spent in the lecture or laboratory. You may find it helpful to define important terms; using flash-cards is a good way to do this. However, facts only provide a foundation for understanding key concepts. Comprehension should not be confused with Analysis. It is important to relate terms to each other in order to fully understand and synthesize the information we discuss. To get a take on what the exams offer (in style and substance), try to answer the questions at the end of each chapter. Take advantage of my Learning Web page and the supplemental materials therein for further clarification. Exchange phone numbers with some of your classmates; you may want to form a study group. Ask me for help when there is a question or problem (in a timely manner). Take advantage of the free (and awesome) tutoring service available through the Learning Emporium on the Central College campus (available Monday - Saturday) and the OnLine Tutoring Service (available 24/7). Refer to http://central.hccs.edu/about-us/tutoring-central/ for more details. Remember: call to verify the exact times a Biology tutor will be available. Also, see the tutor early and throughout the term (certainly not the day before the exam).