BIOL& 242 Syllabus
Fall 2009
Instructor:
Office:
Terri Stilson
IB 2423C #1
Office Phone:
(206) 526-7797
Email:
tstilson@sccd.ctc.edu
Website:
http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tstilson/homepage/ANP214MainPage.html
Office Hours: Thursdays 5pm-5:50pm
Course Hours:
Tue, Thu 6-9:20 pm (lecture starts around 7:50pm)
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.
Quiz and Exam make-up policy: If you miss an exam, that score will be dropped. I will not
grant a make-up for a missed exam. A missed quiz will NOT be dropped;
only under truly extenuating/emergency situations will I grant a make-up
quiz. Be prepared to provide documentation of your circumstance if you
are requesting to make up a quiz.
Laboratory Reports turned in late will be penalized as such:
Each day late:
-5 points
GRADES will be determined by the following:
Exams/Final
50%
Exams may include Multiple Choice, Fill In The Blank, Short
Answer and Essay questions. All material presented in the notes, verbally and/or from
lecture outlines, may show up on the exam. The schedule presents the chapters
anticipated to be covered by each exam, but changes may be made. The lowest of the 3
exams will be dropped and replaced with the comprehensive final score. If you are absent
from an exam, a “zero” will be your low score, and will be replaced with your
comprehensive final score (no make-ups will be given). If you earn 85% or better on each
of the 3 exams-before make-up points are earned, you have the option to not take the
comprehensive final. A Scantron and #2 pencil will be required for each exam.
Quizzes
30%
Quizzes will cover 100% new material from the previous and/or
current week. Quizzes will
cover primarily practical/lab material but may also cover
written/lecture material. Quizzes will
be given at the beginning of class and will generally be given
20-30 minutes for completion. Quiz
time will not be extended for students who are tardy.
Laboratory Reports/Homework 15%
Reports must be COMPLETE, ORGANIZED, AND ACCURATE to receive full
credit. Lab reports will be graded 3 times, after quizzes 1, 3, and 4. The reports will be due
the next class date after the date of each quiz. If you would like me to check off your labs
before the due date, as you complete them, let me know. Lab requirements/homework
descriptions will be available online.
Participation
5%
Participation grade includes attendance, leaving your work
station clean after labs, turning in original work on lab
reports, etc.
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:
_____ X .50 =
______+
Quiz Avg:
_____X .30 =
______+
Lab Report Average: _____X .15 =
______+
Participation:
_____X .05 =
______ +
Total: __________
you must first convert all grades to “out of 100%” (ex., 20/25 =
80%)
Grades will be assigned as follows:
4.0-3.5
A/A3.4-2.9
B/B+
2.8-2.2
B-/C+
2.1-1.5
C/C1.4/0.9
D+/D
0.8-0.0
D-/E
more details on the syllabus online
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
below 50%
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.
Quiz focus points for each quiz are posted. Each quiz will be written based directly on
these questions.
Handouts are available on the website. They include lists of blood vessels, microanatomy
structures, gross anatomy structures, etc to know for each of the quizzes, and lab
requirements. Please print each of these handouts and bring them to lab with you.
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.
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 will be expected to have read the lecture material previous
to lecture, and the laboratory material previous to labs. 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!
SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
*indicates handouts provided
Week
of
Text
Chapters
Lab Chapters/
Activities
9/28
16
(endocrine
)
17 (blood)
17
(blood)
18
(heart)
27 (endocrine)
29A (blood)
29B (bloodPhysioEx CD
Blood typing lab*
Practice
Exam due Thu
(see
website)
10/1
2
18 (heart)
19 (blood
vessels)
30 (heart
dissection)
32 (blood vesselsall activities)
Extended
lecture
10/13;
extended lab
10/15
10/1
9
19 (blood
vessels),
20
(lymphatic
)
33A: activities 1,
2, 5, 7 (EKGs)*
34B
(cardiovascularPhysioEx CD)
Lab Report 1
due Tue
10/2
6
21
(immune),
22
(respirato
ry)
35A: activities 1,
2 (lymphatic)
ELISA lab*
(immunity activity)
11/2
22
(respirato
ry),
23
(digestive
)
23
(digestive
),
24(metabol
ism)
25
(urinary),
26
(electroly
tes etc)
36: activities 1-3
(respiratory
anatomy)
Respiratory
activity*
10/5
11/9
11/1
6
Homework/
Lab Report
Due
Exams
Quiz 1 (Tue):
endocrine
histology and
anatomy, blood
anatomy/typing,
heart histology
and anatomy
Exam I
(Thu):
Ch 16-19
Quiz 2 (Thu):
(vessels,
lymphatic
histology and
anatomy)
Extended
lecture
11/3;
extended lab
11/5
Quiz 3 (Tue):
respiratory
histology and
anatomy
38: activities 1-5,
7, 8 (digestive
anatomy)
39B (digestive
physio- PhysioEx
CD)
40: activities 1-3
(urinary anatomy)
Quizzes
(anticipated lab
material covered)
Lab Report 2
due Tue
Exam II
(Tue):
Ch 20-23
11/2
3
no
clas
s
Thu
11/3
0
26
(electroly
tes etc)
41A: all except
lcotest/Clinitest
(urinalysis)
42: activities 1-4
(male anatomy)
27
(reproduct
ive),
28
(developme
nt)
12/7
28
(developme
nt), final
review
42: activities 1-7
(reproductive
anatomy)
43: activities 1,
2, 4-6
(reproductive
physio)
44: activities 2, 3
(development)
44: development
video
--
12/1
4
Quiz 3 (Thu):
(kidney and
reproductive
histology and
anatomy)
Lab Report 3
due Tue
Exam III(Thu)
Ch 24-28
Final Tue
12/15
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