BIOLOGY &241
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I – Lecture Portion
COURSE SYLLABUS - FALL, 2009
Instructor: Mary Bath-Balogh
Office/Tel: Room 224 / 964-6539
E-mail: mbalogh@pierce.ctc.edu
Chapter
Class Time: M T W F 12 - 12:50 PM
Items: 3042(AF), 3044(BF), 3046(CF)
WebSite: www.pierce.ctc.edu/mbalogh
Week
Dates
1
9/23 + 9/25
1
2
Introduction to the Human Body
Chemical Level of Organization
2
9/28 – 10/2
3
4
Cellular Level of Organization
Tissue Level of Organization
3
10/5 – 10/9
4
5
Histology - continued
Integumentary System
4
Mon. 10/12
10/13 -10/16
5
10/19 – 10/23
6
10/26 + 10/27
Wed. 10/28
6
(7 + 8)
9
TEST #1 (Chapters 1 - 5)
Bone Tissue
(Bones of the Skeleton will be studied in LAB)
Articulations
10
(11)
Muscle Tissue
(Muscles of the Muscular System will be studied in LAB)
Nervous Tissue
TEST #2 (Chapters 6 - 11) and
TAKE HOME TEST #3 – Handed Out (Nervous Tissue-cont’d)
All-District Day – NO CLASSES
Fri. 10/30
7
11/2 – 11/6
13
16
8
Topic
Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, Nerve Plexuses
Reflex ARCS
Sensory, Motor and Integrative System
11/9 + 11/10
Wed. 11/11
11/13
14
9
11/16 – 11/20
Fri. 11/20
15
Autonomic Nervous System - Continued
TAKE HOME TEST #3 - DUE
10
11/23 + 11/24
11/25, 26, 27
17
Special Senses: Eye
RPD Day and Thanksgiving Holidays – NO CLASSES
11
11/30 – 12/4
Fri.
12/5
14 + 17
Cranial Nerve Review + Eye Anatomy/Physiology
TEST #4 (Chapters 12 - 17)
12
12/7 + 12/8
Thurs. 12/10
15
Brain and Cranial Nerves
VETERAN’S DAY – NO CLASSES
Autonomic Nervous System
Review
FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive), 12:00 noon – 2:00pm
NOTES:
1.
Required Text:
Note:
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Gerald Tortora and
Bryan Derrickson.
11th Edition of Tortora’s Principles of Anatomy and Physiology is allowable, however, it is
the student’s responsibility to stay alert for figure differences in the accompanying
Art Notebook.
2.
Optional learning aids available in the bookstore include study cards, coloring books, and interactive tools.
3.
Apportionment for Final Grade – Lecture portion of Biology 241
Chapter Tests # 1 - 4 (100 points each)
(Allowed to drop one test)
Comprehensive Final Exam
Miscellaneous Quizzes & Homework Assignments
Total
4.
300 points
200 points
100 points
600 points
Grading will be as follows:
**A**
100 - 97% = 4.0
96 - 95% = 3.9
94 - 93% = 3.8
92 - 91% = 3.7
90 - 89% = 3.6
88 - 87% = 3.5
**B**
86 - 85% = 3.4
84% = 3.3
83% = 3.2
82% = 3.1
81% = 3.0
80% = 2.9
79% = 2.8
78% = 2.7
77% = 2.6
76% = 2.5
**C**
75% = 2.4
74% = 2.3
73% = 2.2
72% = 2.1
71% = 2.0
70% = 1.9
69% = 1.8
et cetera
**D**
65% = 1.4
64% = 1.3
63% = 1.2
62% = 1.1
61% = 1.0
et cetera
5.
The prerequisites for Biology 241: Biology 160 and one college-level Chemistry course: 100 or 121.
Prerequisite courses taken at other schools must be approved by the instructor. Students are responsible for
providing documentation of completion of these courses when necessary.
6.
Daily class attendance is highly recommended for Anatomy and Physiology 241. Each student is fully
responsible for ALL information given during any lecture period. This includes ALL announcements. For
example: If the instructor announces that a quiz will be given the following day, all students are expected to
come PREPARED FOR THAT QUIZ. Any student not taking the quiz will receive a “0” for that quiz.
Therefore, it is advised to establish a contact person in the course from whom information may be readily
available.
7.
Regarding TEST TAKING: The Days and Dates of your five exams (four tests and one FINAL EXAM) are
highlighted in the attached course schedule. There are absolutely NO make-ups for missed tests unless a
VALID excuse is WRITTEN OUT and presented to the instructor explaining why the test was missed and
outlining what arrangements can be made. This written documentation then needs to be signed by both the
student and the instructor. As a general rule, the missed test becomes the one test that the student is allowed
to drop (as stated in #3 above).
8.
We will try to accommodate some work in pairs or in groups; your collaborative efforts help all involved.
9.
Cheating of any kind WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. If any student(s) is (are) observed to be cheating, papers
will be taken away and the student(s) will be asked to LEAVE THE ROOM. Papers will be given an “F” grade
and this may result in a 0.0 for the entire course.
10. Cell phones must be turned off (or set to the “vibration-mode” only) during lecture. NO TEXT MESSAGING is
allowed during class. NO OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED.
11. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Pierce College is dedicated to providing equal access to all its educational
and student services. Therefore, I encourage any student who feels he/she may have a disability, or any
special need, to contact the Access and Disability Services Office.
Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or services to fully
participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to register with the Access and
Disability Services Office, within the Welcome Center in the Cascade Building. You may also call the ADS
office to make an appointment to meet with the ADS Coordinator at (253) 964-6526 or 964-6527.
Students requesting academic adjustments must obtain the “Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments,
Auxiliary Aids or Services” form provided by the Access and Disability Services Office before any adjustments
are made. Additionally, I will work with your needs in every way I can.
12. Anatomy and Physiology is a highly relevant and fascinating subject. The information you gather in this course
will be extremely beneficial to you in the future. Let’s have a great quarter!
Biology 241 (Anatomy and Physiology I) is the first course of a two-quarter study via lecture and laboratory of
human body structure and related physiology on the cellular through system levels. The course includes an
in-depth study of cells and tissues: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. Biology
241 includes the Laboratory portion which must be taken concurrently.
BIOLOGY 241 =
4 quarter credits – Lecture component
2 quarter credits – Lab component
6 quarter credits for Anatomy and Physiology I
Upon successful completion of Biology 241, students may enroll in Biology 242 (Anatomy and Physiology II)
to fulfill pre-professional allied health program requirements. Systems covered in Biology 242: Endocrine,
Cardiovascular (includes blood, heart, and vessels), Lymphatic (includes Immune System), Respiratory,
Digestive (includes Metabolism), Excretory (includes Acid/Base Balance considerations), Reproductive, and
Prenatal Development.
BIOLOGY 242 =
4 quarter credits – Lecture component
2 quarter credits – Lab component
6 quarter credits for Anatomy and Physiology II
Total credits earned for Anatomy and Physiology I and II is 12 quarter credits.