BIOL& 241 Syllabus
Fall 2008
Instructor:
Office:
Terri Stilson
IB 2423C #1
Office Phone:
(206) 526-7797
Email:
tstilson@sccd.ctc.edu
Website:
http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tstilson/homepage/ANP213MainPage.html
Office Hours: by appointment
Course Hours: M, W 6-9:30 pm
Required Material:
Human Anatomy and Physiology, 7th ed. Marieb & Hoehn
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Main Version, 8 ed., Marieb
th
ATTENDANCE, ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, MISSED/LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Academic Dishonesty will not be tolerated. This includes copying directly from
classmates’ test material, looking at cheat sheets, books, or other sources of information
during examinations, and handing in written work that you did not write in your own
words (this includes take-home quizzes and extra credit assignments). Academic
dishonesty will result in a zero and will be reported. More than one attempts will result
in expulsion from the class.
Attendance to all classes is expected. I will be covering some material which is
not covered in the text, and I will be omitting some material from
the text. Therefore, attendance is extremely important.
No make-up exams or quizzes will be granted. All quizzes are take-home/online, and you
will have 3 days during which you can take them. If you miss an exam, that
score will be dropped.
Laboratory Reports turned in late will be penalized as such:
Each day late:
-5% (ex, if 2 days late –10%)
COMMITMENT
Anatomy and Physiology is an extremely fast-paced, intensive
course. To successfully complete this course you must commit to
attend all lectures and laboratory sessions as well as at least
15 hours per week of studying time. Please utilize the
instructors’ and tutor’s office hours (or make appointments) if
you feel you are struggling despite reasonable effort. If you
feel you require help developing study skills, the advising
office has resources for you to use (of course you can consult us
as well!).
You are expected to read, at least briefly, lecture material
PRIOR to lecture. I strongly suggest that you have a copy of my
lecture outlines (either hand-written or printed) during
lectures; they will help you immensely in following along!
You are expected to read the laboratory activities PRIOR to labs.
GRADES will be determined by the following:
Exams
45%
Exams may include Multiple Choice, Fill In The Blank, Short
Answer and Essay questions. All material presented in the notes
may show up on the exam. Lowest exam score will be dropped; however, the
comprehensive exam score may not be dropped. The comprehensive final exam
will be multiple choice only. A Scantron and #2 pencil will be required
for each exam.
Laboratory Practicals
20%
Lab Practicals (lab tests) will be held during lab time. There will be 4 lab
practicals (histology, bones, muscles, and nerves). You will be provided with a list
of tissues, bones, muscles and nerves which you will be required to identify for the
practicals. The practicals will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hour; expect to begin new
lecture and/or lab material before or afterwards.
Quizzes
20%
Quizzes will cover new material from the week prior to the quiz. Quizzes may
include both practical (labeling diagrams, etc) and written portions; material will
come primarily from the lecture but may also cover lab. Quizzes will be given in
the first 20 minutes of class; quiz time will not be extended for students who
are tardy.
Laboratory Reports
10%
Reports must be COMPLETE, ORGANIZED, AND ACCURATE to receive full
credit. Lab reports will be graded four times, after each practical. The reports will
be due the next class date after the date of each practical. That is, lab reports are
only due 4 times during the quarter. If you would like me to check off your labs
before the due date, as you complete them, let me know. Lab requirements are
available online.
(continued)
(GRADES, continued)
Participation
5%
Participation grade includes attendance, leaving your work station clean
after labs, turning in original work on lab reports, etc.
Grades will be assigned as follows:
4.0-3.5
A/A90-100%
3.4-2.9
B/B+
80-89%
2.8-2.2
B-/C+
70-79%
2.1-1.5
C/C60-69%
1.4/0.9
D+/D
50-59%
0.8-0.0
D-/E
below 50%
(more details included on the syllabus online)
Grade Calculation Worksheet:
You can figure out your current grade at any time during the quarter using this
worksheet. You can also predict what grade you “need” to get on assignments/exams.
Exam Average:
LPractical Avg:
Quiz Avg:
Lab Report Average:
Participation:
_____ X .45 = _____ +
_____ X .20 = _____ +
_____ X .20 = _____ +
_____ X .10 = _____ +
_____ X .05 = _____ +
Total: __________
you must first convert all grades to “out of 100%” (ex., 20/25 = 80%)
THE WEBSITE- Will be used for announcements and:
Lecture outlines are posted on the website. They are intended to aid you in your
organization of the notes, and to allow you to follow the lectures more easily. However,
you must still take notes to engage your mind and facilitate learning effectively. You are
expected to have printed out these outlines and have them with you in class. Anything
mentioned on the outlines, whether covered in class or not, is potential testing material.
Possible short essay questions for each exam are posted. Generally, 2-3 will show up on
the exam almost word-for-word. Use these questions to help with studying, and to test your
readiness for the exam. The posted questions make a good general study guide, but keep
in mind they will NOT cover all material that will be on each exam.
Handouts are available on the website. They include lists of tissues/structures,
bones/structures, muscles, slides etc to know for each of the practicals, and lab
requirements. Please print each of these handouts and bring them to lab with you.
Quiz focus points for each quiz are posted. Each quiz will be written based directly on
these questions.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
Week
Text
Lab/s
of
Chapters
9/22
1-3
Introduction, Safety
L3: microscope (activities 1-5)
9/29
3, 4
L4: cell (activities 1-6)
L5A: cell (activities 1, 5, 6)
Demo of activity 3 and Brownian Motion;
start L6A
10/6
4, 5
L6A: histology (activities 1, 2)
10/13
5, 6
L6A continued
L7: skin (activities 1-5)
L8: Membranes (activities 1, 2)
10/20
6, 8, 9
L9: skeleton (activities 2-4)
L10: axial (activities 1-5)
10/27
9, 11
L11: appendicular (activities 1-6)
L12 : fetal
L13: joints (activities 1-6)
11/3
11
L14: microanatomy- muscle (activities 1-3)
L16B (activities 1-9)
limited
L15: gross- muscle (activities 1-6)
lecture
11/10
12
L15- continued
Chicken leg dissection
11/17
12, 13
L17: nervous histology (activities 1-3)
L18B (activities 1-7)
L19: gross brain, cranial nerves (activities 1-3)
11/24
13, 14
12/1
14, 15
12/8
--Review
Monday
L19- continued
L21: spinal cord, spinal nerves, ANS (activities
1-5)
Brain dissections, spinal cord demo
L22: reflexes (activities 1-7)
L23: general senses (activities 1-3)
L24: vision (activities 1-3, 5-9)
Exam, Quiz, Lab Practical
Dates
Quiz 1- Wed
Quiz 2- Wed
Exam I: Wed (ch 1-5)
LP- histology, skin: Mon
Lab Report 1- due Wed
Quiz 3- Wed
LP- skeletal: Mon
Exam II: Wed (ch 6-11)
Lab Report 2- due Mon
LP- muscle: Mon
Lab Report 3- due Wed
Quiz 4- Wed
Exam III- Wed (ch 11-15)
LP- neuro: Mon
Lab Report 4- due Wed
Comp Exam: Wed (ch 1-15)
Please access the syllabus online from my website to view more information; for example,
about Fragrance Policy, additional information about academic honesty, and a more
specific grade scale. These sections are not included in the paper version in order to save
paper.
Extra Information:
Guidelines for Student Conduct: Students are expected to comply with student conduct
policy and procedures. Information on student responsibilities and rights is available at
the following websites: http://www.seattlecolleges.com/studentrules.aspx or
Intranet site: http://www.seattlecolleges.com/studentrules.aspx
Cell Phone Etiquette in the Classroom: To avoid disruption of the learning
environment, students are expected to turn off or silence cell phones during class.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you need course adaptations or accommodation
because of a disability; if you have emergency medical information to share with your
instructor; or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated;
please make an appointment with your instructor as soon as possible.
Academic Honesty: Academic honesty is highly valued at NSCC. A student must
always submit work that represents his/her original words or ideas. If any words or ideas
are used that do not represent the student’s original words or ideas, the student is
expected to cite all relevant sources both in the text and in the references listing at the end
of the paper. The student should also make clear the extent to which such sources were
used. Words or ideas that require citations include, but are not limited to, all hardcopy or
electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual
communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an
identifiable source.
Academic dishonesty could involve:
1. Having a tutor or friend complete a portion of your assignment.
2. Having a reviewer make extensive revisions to an assignment.
3. Copying work submitted by another student.
4. Using information from online information services without proper citation.
5. Taking exam answers from another student’s paper.
6. Using materials not allowed answering exam questions.
Intranet site provides a full description: northonline.northseattle.edu/sds
Examination Conduct: Students are expected to complete examinations without the
unauthorized use of reference materials, notes, or classmates.
Classroom Diversity Statement: Respect for diversity is a core value of NSCC. Our
college community fosters an optimal learning climate and an environment of mutual
respect. We, the college community, recognize individual differences. Therefore, we are
responsible for the content and tone of our statements and are empathetic speakers and
listeners.
Respectful and Inclusive Environment: The instructor and student share the
responsibility to foster a learning environment that is welcoming, supportive, and
respectful of cultural and individual differences. Open and respectful communication
that allows for the expression of varied opinions and multicultural perspectives
encourages us to learn freely from each other.
Fragrance Policy: Students are encouraged to refrain from wearing heavily scented
products during class sessions, since some individuals may experience chemical
sensitivities to fragrances that interfere with their learning.
Student Support Services:
Students are encouraged to seek campus support services when necessary to support their
learning and academic progress. Refer to student handbook, brochures/flyers, or college
website for information about:
Disability Services
Advising Center
Tutoring Services
Student Leadership Programs
Library
Financial Aid Office
LOFT Writing Center Plus
Counseling
Women’s Center
Multicultural Services Office
Wellness Center
Admission/Registration/Records/Credentials (ARRC)
Grading Scheme:
Total
Grade Point
>97
4.0
95.5-96.9
3.9
94-95.4
3.8
92.5-93.9
3.7
91-92.4
3.6
89.6-90.9
3.5
------------------------------87.6-89.5
3.4
86.1-87.5
3.3
84.6-86
3.2
83.1-84.5
3.1
81.6-83
3.0
80-81.5
2.9
------------------------------78.4-79.9
2.8
77-78.3
2.7
75.6-76.9
2.6
74.2-75.5
2.5
72.8-74.1
2.4
71.4-72.7
2.3
70-71.3
2.2
------------------------------68.5-69.9
2.1
67-68.4
2.0
65.6-66.9
1.9
64.2-65.5
1.8
62.8-64.1
1.7
61.4-62.7
1.6
60-61.3
1.5
------------------------------58.5-59.9
1.4
57-58.4
1.3
55.6-56.9
1.2
54.2-55.5
1.1
52.8-54.1
1.0
51.4-52.7
0.9
50-51.3
0.8
------------------------------48-49.9
0.7
<48
0.6-0.0