Anatomy and Physiology I, BIOL 223, Great Basin College
Spring, 2015
Sections 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005
SYLLABUS
Instructor: Nick Haertle
Office: Lundberg Hall 128C
Phone: 753-2284
E-mail: nicholas.haertle@gbcnv.edu
Office Hours: M, W, 11:00am-12:00pm; TH 1:00pm-3:00pm; & by appointment.
Method of Instruction: Live lecture and laboratory, with assigned readings and online enhancements.
Lecture Reading Assignments and Exam Dates
Chapter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Topic
Introduction and Atlas A
Chemistry of Life
Cellular Form and Function
Genetics and Cellular Function
Histology
The Integumentary System
Bone and Tissue
The Skeletal System
Joints
The Muscular System and Atlas B
Muscular tissue
Nervous Tissue
Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes
Sense Organs
EXAM I: Thursday, February 19
EXAM II: Thursday, March 19
EXAM III: Thursday, April 23
FINAL EXAM: Tuesday, May 12
Reading assignments and exam dates are tentative, and may be changed at the discretion of the
instructor. Typically, exams will cover between 4-5 chapters. Any changes will be announced in
class.
Laboratory and Practical Exam Dates
Lab
1
Date ____
Jan 28
Exercise
12&3
Atlas A
Topic
Introduction
Somatic Orientation
2
Feb 3
6
Tissues
3
Feb 10
7
Integumentary System
4
Feb 17
Practical 1 – Tissues & Skin
& 8, 9, & 10 Skeletal System
5
Feb 24
9 & 10
Skeletal System
6
Mar 3
11
Articulations
7
Mar 10
12 & 13
Muscles
8
Mar 17
Practical 2 - Bones
& 14 & 15
Muscles
Mar 24
Spring Break
9
March 31
15 & 16
Muscles
10
Apr 7
17
Nervous System
11
Apr 14
Practical 3 - Muscles
12
Apr 21
18 & 19
Brain & Spinal Cord
13
Apr 28
20
Stimuli & Reflexes
14
May 5
Practical 4 – Brains, Spinal Cord & Reflexes
Always read the lab exercise ahead of time. Knowing the procedure allows the excise to go more
smoothly and quickly. Any changes to scheduling will be announced in lecture and/or lab.
Required Texts:
Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function. 7th ed. Saladin. ISBN 9780013403717
Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function Laboratory Manual. 7th ed. Wise.
Grading System and Policies:
The grade for this course will be based on two components: performance in lecture; and laboratory.
There will be 500 points available for the entire course. The lecture grade will be based on four, one
hour exams, worth 100 points each. However, pop quizzes may be given at MY DISCREDITION. The
lab grade will be based on four practical exams worth 25 points each. The grading scale is as follows:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
< 60% = F
Note: By GBC policy, I can no longer issue a grade of “W” or withdrawal. Be advised that the last
date for a student to withdraw from a course is 23 March (up to you to double check and keep up to
date).
All exams and lab practicals will be held on the dates listed in the syllabus. Any changes to that
schedule will be announced in class well in advance. Missing an exam due to personal reasons or
illness must be approved in advance if possible, or by contacting me within 24 hours of the exam in the
case of emergency. Make up exams will be allowed and scheduled at my discretion.
Lab practicals are difficult to set up. As a result, make up lab practicals will only be scheduled in
unusual circumstances. In these cases the format of the exam may change. Do not miss lab practicals!
Attendance will not be taken, but be advised: Regular attendance is the single most
important thing you can do to get and maintain a good grade.
Web Sites Used in This Course:
Two web sites will be used in this course, GBC’s own MyGBC, and WebCampus.
MyGBC:
I will be using the email lists at MyGBC for announcements. Please make sure that your email
address at MyGBC is both current and one that you check regularly.
WebCampus:
I will be using WebCampus in lecture sparingly. However, I may start using it more as the semester
progresses. For the time being, do not contact me through WebCampus. If you need to contact me
use my regular email or phone listed on the first page. To log into WebCampus, go to:
https://gbcnv.instructure.com/login Your WebCampus ID is your Great Basin College email address
ID. If you don't have a GBC email address or don't remember your address go to
swami.scsr.nevada.edu or the Technology Help Desk helpdesk@gwmail.gbcnv.edu, or 753-2167.
Passwords will be sent by mail to students who register for their course(s) 5 days before the semester
begins. If you register after this time or did not receive a letter by mail, contact the Help Desk as soon
as possible.
Miscellaneous Policies:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: GBC supports providing equal access for
students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students.
Please contact the ADA Officer (Julie Byrnes) at 775-753-2271 at your earliest convenience to request
timely and appropriate accommodations.
Academic Honesty Statement: Great Basin College considers academic honesty one of its highest
values. A student who obtains academic credit for work that is not the product of his or her own effort
is being dishonest and undermining the academic integrity of the college. Students are expected to be
the sole authors of their work. Use of another’s ideas must be accompanied by specific citation and
reference. In addition, a learner may not submit the same work for credit in more than one course.
The disciplinary consequences of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty include nonacceptance of work submitted, a failing grade in the course, and/or or other disciplinary action as
outlined in Great Basin College’s Student Conduct Policy.
Cell Phone Policy: Cell phones must be turned off or to vibrate before class and left off during class.
Neither phoning nor text messaging is permitted.
Campus Security: GBC is committed to the safety of our students and has a duty to promote
awareness and prevention programs for violence on campus under the Jeanne Clery Act as well as the
Campus SaVE (Sexual Violence Elimination Act) and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), which
are amendments to Clery. Acts of violence include, but are not limited to, sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence, and stalking. Acts of violence can occur on the physical campus or centers
of GBC in addition to field placement sites, clinical practice settings, and other places where college or
class activities occur. As well, the online environment at GBC is considered a GBC site. If you
experience any incidence where your safety has been threatened or violated, or if you feel threatened or
harassed, immediately report this to me, any center director, faculty, or staff member, or directly to the
Director of Environmental Health, Safety & Security(775.753.2115) or the Vice President for Student
Services(775.753.2282).
This syllabus does not in any way represent a contract. It is a reflection of the intent of the instructor,
but do recognize that it is an organic construct that may change as the semester progresses. Any
changes will be announced in class.
Catalog Description:
BIOL 223 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
The morphology and physiology of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and
nervous systems in a laboratory and lecture class. Designed for all life science majors but specifically
for students in allied health programs. Concurrent enrollment in a corresponding lab section is required
for this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or be taking BIOL 190.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Outcome
Measurement of this outcome (assessment
devices listed)
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE AND SOLVE EXAMS, LAB PRACTICALS
PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE STRUCTURES AND
FUNCTIONS OF CELLS
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE AND SOLVE EXAMS, LAB PRACTICALS
PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE STRUCTURES AND
FUNCTIONS OF TISSUES
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE AND SOLVE EXAMS, LAB PRACTICALS
PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE STRUCTURES AND
FUNCTIONS OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE AND SOLVE EXAMS, LAB PRACTICALS
PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE STRUCTURES AND
FUNCTIONS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE AND SOLVE EXAMS, LAB PRACTICALS
PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE STRUCTURES AND
FUNCTIONS OF THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE AND SOLVE EXAMS, LAB PRACTICALS
PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE STRUCTURES AND
FUNCTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
STUDENTS WILL SHOW PROFICIENCY IN THE USE
OF SCIENTIFIC TERMINOLOGY.
EXAMS, LAB PRACTICALS