Wayland Baptist University
________ Campus
School of Mathematics and Sciences
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God
and humankind.
COURSE SYLLABUS: BIOL 2401- section ; Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
TERM:
NAME OF INSTRUCOR: Dr. Andrew Kasner
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS, BUILDING, AND LOCATION:
CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Survey of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the skeletal,
circulatory, muscular and nervous systems. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Note: This course is
designed to meet degree requirements for students in Exercise and Sport Science or Life Science (Grades 8-12) and
will NOT meet the laboratory science requirements for other majors. $45 FEE.
PREREQUISITES: Biology 1400
TEXT: Marieb, E.N. 2012. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th ed. Pearson.
Choose from the approved textbook list.
LAB MANUAL: Marieb, E.N. 2012. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Manual, 5th ed. Pearson.
See approved textbook list
COURSE WEBSITE: A course website has been established on WBU’s Blackboard server. Each student is
REQUIRED to establish an active account for this website and to log on to BB regularly for posted lecture notes,
announcements, assignments, handouts, and quizzes.
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:
Students will be able to:
1. relate the basic concepts and terminology important to anatomy and physiology to their major field of study
2. identify cell types, tissues, and organs composing the major organ systems covered in the course;
3. recognize the major morphological features of the skeletal, circulatory, muscular and nervous systems;
4. understand how structure and morphology is related to functionality for each of the systems covered; and
5. understand how the major organ systems covered interact to maintain homeostasis and overall human health.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to make class attendance a priority. All absences must be explained to the instructor who will
decide whether the work missed may be made up. An absence will be recorded when a student fails to attend class
or fails to return after an allowed break during an extended class session (i.e., lab-lecture combos). Any student who
misses 25% of scheduled classes may be dropped from the course.
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONOSTY: Wayland Baptist University observes a
zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all
cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist
University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The
Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted
concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request
for accommodations. Students should inform the instructor of existing disabilities the first class meeting.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA:
Lecture: Lecture exams and quizzes will count towards 50% of your final course grade. There will be 4 lecture
exams worth 100 points each and an optional 100 point comprehensive final. Lecture exams will be worth 90% of
the lecture grade and will consist of a combination of multiple choices, T/F, matching, short answer and essay
questions as appropriate for the material. The optional comprehensive final will consist of 100 multiple choice
questions similar to those used in earlier exams. Your score on the optional comprehensive exam may be used to
replace the lowest lecture exam grade (except for a grade of zero assigned for cheating). Lecture quizzes will
be worth 10% of the lecture average.
Laboratory: Lab exams and quizzes will be worth 40% of your final course grade. Laboratory exams will be worth
90% of the lab average and will announced and scheduled as appropriate for the material covered. Weekly lab
quizzes will be worth 10% of the lab average. Weekly quizzes will cover the previous week’s material and/or
current week’s material. Note: This means that you will be expected to review lab exercises completed the
previous week and read the current week’s lab material prior to coming to lab that week.
Class Participation: Class participation will count towards 10% of your final course grade. Lecture and lab
assignments, attendance, and active participation during discussions and activities will be used to determine class
participation points.
Final Grades: Final grades will be assigned on the basis of the proportion of points earned from lecture and
laboratory exams, etc., out of the total number of points possible. Final letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 59% or less
I = Incomplete*
W = Withdrawal
* A grade of incomplete is changed if the deficiency is made up by midterm of the next regular semester;
otherwise, it becomes "F". This grade is given only if circumstances beyond the student's control prevented
completion of work during the semester enrolled and attendance requirements have been met.
“Elements of Success”
A basic understanding of anatomical terminology and physiological activity will be conveyed through traditional
lectures, audio-visual aids, and laboratory activities. Some dissection of relevant preserved specimens will be
required in the laboratory.
1. ATTEND ALL CLASSES - A lot of material will be covered in each class session and there will be frequent inclass activities affecting your class participation grade. If you miss a class, you will not be eligible for points
assigned to in-class activities for that period. Any assignments due or quizzes missed will not be accepted at a later
date unless arrangement is made with the instructor PRIOR TO THE ABSENCE. Also, YOU are responsible for
obtaining class notes and handouts from your classmates or the instructor.
2. DO NOT MISS SCHEDULED EXAMS - There will be several lecture exams given during the course. Make-up
exams for lecture MUST BE PRE-ARRANGED and must be justified by extenuating circumstances that can be
clearly documented (e.g., Dr’s. note). Due to the nature of laboratory exams, MAJOR LABORATORY EXAMS
CAN NOT BE MADE UP!!!!
NOTE: Unless pre-arranged, make-up lecture exams MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 24 hours OF THE
SCHEDULED EXAM. Make-up exams may be different from regular exams - they may rely more
heavily on short answer and essay-type questions and will have no bonus points. Make-up exams not
taken within 24 hours or at a prescribed time will only be offered at the time of the final exam.
3. READ THE BOOK AND OTHER ASSIGNED MATERIALS – Lectures will parallel the text with additional
readings assigned as deemed appropriate by the professor. Students will contribute to the classroom learning
environment through participation in discussion sessions and through other assignments. This means that reading
the text and other assigned materials IN ADVANCE is absolutely essential. UNANNOUNCED QUIZZES MAY
BE USED TO “ENCOURAGE” YOU TO BE PREPARED!
4. TAKE THOROUGH LECTURE NOTES - As noted elsewhere, topic material addressed in class will contain
some information that may not appear the same as in your text but will complement the content of your text. YOU
are responsible for knowing what was covered in class, even if you miss class.
5. USE STUDY QUESTIONS AND HANDOUTS AS GUIDES - There are questions at the end of each chapter in
your text and many CD and web-based study aids provided by your textbook publisher. Use these study aides to
help you prepare for exams. I generally distribute study guides or hold a review session prior to exams to identify
the key terms and concepts we focused on - use them as a checklist to organize your final review of the material that
will be covered on an exam.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A
student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or
appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process
described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course
bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any
stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive
Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty
Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more
proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Ess. A&P
LECTURE SCHEDULE Spr 2012
Date
Topic
Chapter
Intro/Anat Terms
1
16-Jan
13-Feb
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR - No Class
Tissues
3
Skin
4
Bone and Skeleton
5
EXAM 1
Muscle
6
Nervous System
7
7-Mar
9-Apr
EXAM 2
Senses
8
Endocrine System
9
Blood
10
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
11-12
EXAM 3
Respiratory System
13
Digestive System
14
15-16
30-Apr
Urinary System/Reproductive System
EXAM 4 and Optional Final 10:15am12:15pm
Ess. A&P
LAB SCHEDULE Spr 2012
18-Jan
Scope/Cell/Anat Terms
25-Jan
Tissues
1-Feb
Skull
8-Feb
Ex 1/Axial Skeleton
15-Feb
Appendicular Skeleton
22-Feb
Skeleton/Joints
29-Feb
Ex 2/Muscle
7-Mar
Muscle
21-Mar
Muscle
28-Mar
Ex 3/Brain and Reflexes
4-Apr
Special Senses/Heart/Kidney
11-Apr
Pig
18-Apr
Pig
25-Apr
Lab Exam 4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CELL PHONES, PDAs, and OTHER CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGIES:
Note that the following policies will be enforced. Repeat offenses may result in point reductions in class
participation or assignment grades.
TEXTING OR RECEIVING CALLS DURING CLASS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
Students are required to silence all cell phones and other paging devices at the start of class. If you anticipate an
emergency message by one of these means, please inform the professor of the need for immediate contact before
class begins. Under appropriate circumstances, you may be allowed to leave the device turned on during class, with
the understanding that you will leave the room quietly if a call is received.
NO CELL PHONES, PDAs, or MP3-type DEVICES ALLOWED DURING EXAMS – If you are observed with
one of these devices during an exam you will receive a grade of zero for that exam.
Use of personal computers during class is allowed for note-taking only. Surfing the internet or working on non-class
related projects during class is strictly prohibited.
IPODS and other listening devices must be turned off before class begins.
Revised: 03-17-2015