THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – LOS ALAMOS
COURSE SYLLABUS FOR SPRING 2014
BIOL 238: Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences (3)
Section 300
Instructor:
E-mail:
Phone:
Office hours:
Online at https://learn.unm.edu
Susan Schauer, M.A.
sschauer@unm.edu or via the online classroom (preferred)
505-695-8914 (cell) M - F, 8 am - 5 pm only, please
Please email me anytime, BbLearn messages preferred
I also welcome phone calls, and we can schedule a meeting if you like.
Table of Contents:
Textbook | Website | Online Guide | Course Objectives | Evaluation/Grading | Course
Navigation | Communication | Attendance and Withdrawal | Academic Honesty |
Students with Disabilities | Computer Account Policy | Computer Requirements |
Technical Support | Student Resources | Campus Calendar | Course Schedule
Course Purpose: This course is the second in a two semester sequence that provides a
comprehensive introductory study of the human body for health science majors. It is a
prerequisite for acceptance to many nursing, dental hygiene, and other allied health programs.
It is offered fully online. The optional lab, BIOL 248L, is strongly recommended to
complement the lecture.
Catalogue Description: A continuation of BIOL237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 237, grade of C
or better.
Required Textbook: Marieb, Elaine N. and K. Hoehn, 2013. Human Anatomy and
Physiology. 9th edition. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.
Purchase at UNM-LA Bookstore: www.la.unm.edu/business/bookstore.html
Required Website Access: www.masteringaandp.com If you purchase a new textbook, this
access is included in the price of the book. If you purchase a used textbook, or prefer to buy an
eBook, you can purchase access (and eBook) directly through the site. Please see the Welcome
packet for instructions on registering for this site and joining our online classroom, or visit:
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringaandp/students/support/.
You will need my Course ID: MAPSCHAUER14268, and the school zipcode: 87544.
Required Online Learning Preparation: You need basic computer literacy skills to succeed
in this course. Read the Online-Learning at UNM-LA Student Guide - Blackboard Learn,
available here: http://losalamos.unm.edu/academics/online-learning/students/online-learningstudent-guide-blackboard.pdf . (large file, takes a minute to open). Use their check-list of
necessary computer and internet skills, and necessary computer hardware and software to be
sure you are prepared for successful online learning. (See Appendices A, B and C). This guide
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contains many tips for success and resources for online learning. Find video training on how to
use Blackboard Learn at http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm. Online help is also
available at https://learn.unm.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_21_1
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Course Learning Objectives
The course objectives are designed to meet the New Mexico State Competency requirements.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
1. Use proper scientific terminology to identify and explain the structural basis of normal
physiological function from the molecular to the organ system level in each organ system
studied. (meets State Competency 2, 3)
2. Identify and analyze the interrelationships between organ systems, and their role in
maintaining homeostasis. (meets State Competency 2, 3)
3. Solve clinical case studies using the scientific method in select organ systems. (meets State
Competencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
4. Analyze how loss of structure and function, or homeostatic imbalance, leads to or is caused
by specific disease processes or pathologies. (meets State Competencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
5. Summarize and evaluate a scientific paper that covers current real-world issues in health and
medicine using college level writing skills and proper terminology. (meets State Competencies
3, 5)
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Evaluation Criteria/Grading
Evaluation in this course will be based on the following (see Schedule for dates):
1. Exams: There will be three 100 point tests and a 150 point cumulative final exam evenly
spaced through the semester. All exams are mandatory, and will be taken in the
Mastering A&P site: www.masteringaandp.com . Each exam will cover the chapter
materials covered since the last exam – this is one unit. Exams are timed, can only be
opened once, and will be available on one day only. Exam questions may cover assigned
textbook chapter reading and any material posted on the course website: Powerpoint slides,
video lecture clips, screencasts, extra readings, as well as quiz and homework material.
Exams may include multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short
answer or essay questions. Please see the exam essay rubric to see what is expected on
essays. (All rubrics can be found in the “How to succeed in this class” folder.)
* If an exam cannot be taken on the date scheduled – allowed only under exceptional
circumstances - an alternate date must be set up with the instructor in advance, and a
written verification for the absence from an appropriate source (doctor, employer, etc.) will
be required.*
2. Quizzes: There will be one 20 point quiz for each of the 11 chapters covered, taken on
www.masteringaandp.com. The quizzes are timed, can only be opened once, and although
they are available to take during the entire time the chapter is being covered, you should
generally take them at the end of the chapter block. Late work will not be accepted, and
the lowest two quizzes will be dropped.
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3. Homework: There will be 20 points of homework for each of the 11 chapters covered: 10
points of it will be completed on www.masteringaandp.com, and 10 points of it will be
assigned and submitted in Learn. Both the Mastering and the Learn homework are not
timed, will be available for the entire time the chapter is being covered, and you should
work on them throughout that period and not leave them for last. The Learn homework
may take the form of short answer or essay questions, charts/diagrams, or clinical case
studies using the scientific method. Learn homework must be submitted in one of these
formats: Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format, or Excel (for tables/charts only). Please see
the homework rubric and scientific method rubric to see what is expected. Late homework
will not be accepted, and the lowest two homework grades will be dropped.
4. Discussions: There will be an introductory discussion topic, and then one discussion topic
for each of the four units, worth 10 points each. Please see the discussion rubric to see what
is expected on discussions. All discussions occur in Learn and are required.
5. Research paper: There will be one required research paper worth 40 points due in the final
quarter of the semester. Information for this paper will be provided in the course Learn site.
Please see the scientific paper rubric to see what is expected on your paper.
6. Grading breakdown:
Assignment Type
Exams
Cumulative Final Exam
Points per
assignment:
100
Total Points:
Percentage of
overall grade:
150
300
150
50%
Quizzes (2 dropped)
20
180
20%
Homework (2 dropped)
20
180
20%
Discussion
10
50
6%
Paper
40
40
4%
900 points
100 %
TOTAL
You can accurately compute your grade at any time by simply adding up all points earned to
date and dividing by the total number of points possible at that time. Final course grades will
be reported using the standard fractionated grading system: A+ = 98-100%, A = 93-97 %, A- =
90-92% and so on.
*Students are always encouraged to study together, but graded assignments can NOT be joint
efforts: each must turn in his/her own work in his/her own words.
*A grade of zero will be entered for work that is not turned in on time, or work that is
determined to be plagiarized.
*Any questions, clarifications or revisions of grading must be brought to the instructor’s
attention within one week of receiving the graded item. Grades will not be revised at the end of
the term.
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*You are expected to use the materials provided in this course to complete assignments - it is
not necessary to go to outside sources for information, unless an assignment specifically
instructs you to do so. Why? In my experience, most information students find in outside
sources turns out to be irrelevant to the question the student is being asked to answer.
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Course Navigation and Organization
Please see the BbLearn Orientation video in the Introductory Materials folder on the course
homepage. This screencast will walk you through our online course organization and features.
This course is organized by chapter, and much of your time will be spent using materials in the
Chapter folders. ALL posted materials, with the exception of those marked optional,
should be opened and used in order to do well in this course. The course Schedule posted
on the Homepage and in the Introductory Materials folder provides a summary of important
dates in the course – please print this schedule and post it where you will see it each day.
Chapter folders will be available throughout the semester once they have been posted, but
folders will not be available in advance of the course schedule.
You will use the Masteringaandp site http://www.masteringaandp.com/ provided by your
textbook publisher to take all your quizzes and four unit exams, and to access a large variety of
active learning materials that I urge you to take advantage of in the Study Area. Please see the
Masteringaandp Orientation video in the Introductory Materials folder on the course homepage
to get oriented to this website.
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Course Communication
We will use the Learn messaging system, discussion forum and announcements for
communication. Whenever you login, please check for new announcements and messages. If
you have questions or comments of a personal nature (about your grade, missing a test, etc.),
then please send a Learn message to me; I will respond within 24 hours on weekdays and 48
hours on weekends. Otherwise, please use the Chapter Questions discussion link in each
chapter to ask me questions about course content or other course issues so that all students may
benefit from the question and answer. If you ever have major computer problems that prevent
you from submitting required work on time, please send me an email or phone call as soon as
possible and we will work out a fair solution. I will contact you: (a) if you fail to complete
significant amounts of assigned work or exams on time, or (b) if you are failing the course at
midterm; in each case, I will want to discuss with you your best course of action. Students who
receive email/messages from me should attempt to reply within 48 hours.
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Student Attendance, Participation, and Withdrawal Policy
UNM-LA Policy is that class attendance is mandatory. In an online course, your weekly
activity on the course website constitutes your attendance. I recommend that you login to
Learn at least 2-3 times a week to do the required work and check for new announcements,
messages, discussion items or material added to the site. I will be on our website most days of
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the week, and I will monitor your submission of homework, quizzes, discussions and exams on
their due dates.
The online classroom provides tools for me to monitor your participation in the online class. I
have access to records of when you logged in, what course materials you opened during each
session, and when you submitted exams and assignments. This data is made available so I can
evaluate class participation and to help me identify students having difficulties using online
classroom features.
I will contact you: (a) if you fail to complete significant amounts of assigned work or exams on
time, or (b) if you are failing the course at midterm; in each case, I will want to discuss with
you your best course of action. If you decide to drop the class, it is your responsibility to do
so. You should not assume that I will drop you if you simply stop logging in. You should be
aware of University-wide deadlines for tuition refunds and mandatory assignment of grades.
Be aware that dropping a course may affect your financial aid status. A drop will result in a W
on the transcript. Students who do not officially drop the class will receive the grade earned
based on the syllabus grading criteria, which may be an F.
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Academic Honesty
Each student is expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in academic
and professional matters. The University reserves the right to take disciplinary action,
including dismissal, against any student who is found responsible for academic dishonesty.
Any student who has been judged to have engaged in academic dishonesty in course work may
receive a reduced or failing grade for the work in question and/or for the course. Academic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, dishonesty on quizzes, tests or assignments; claiming
credit for work not done or done by others; and hindering the academic work of other students.
* Plagiarism is not tolerated, and the Turnitin program will be used to randomly check
students’ written work, including homework, exam essays and papers. See the materials posted
in the How Do I…. folder to help you learn what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and how to
properly cite sources. A brief guide is here: http://losalamos.unm.edu/library/docs/avoidingplagiarism.pdf .
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Students with Disabilities
“In accordance with University Policy 2310 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA),
reasonable academic accommodations may be made for any qualified student who notifies the
instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to
bring such needs to the instructor's attention, as the instructor is not legally permitted to
inquire. The student is responsible for demonstrating the need for an academic adjustment by
providing Student Services with complete and appropriate current documentation that
establishes the disability, and the need for and appropriateness of the requested adjustment(s).
However, students with disabilities are still required to adhere to all University policies,
including policies concerning conduct and performance. Students who may require assistance
in emergency evacuations should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures
to follow. Contact Accessibility Services at 505-661-4692 for additional information."
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Course Evaluations
Students will be requested to participate in an online course evaluation near the end of the
course. It is similar in intent, but somewhat different from, the paper course evaluation that is
given in face-to-face classes. UNM-LA requests that all students participate, because the
information they provide is helpful in improving courses for future students.
Course Assessment
UNM-Los Alamos conducts ongoing assessments of student learning so it can continue to
improve its curriculum to give you the best education possible. Course assessments evaluate
how well students are mastering certain skills in UNM courses. All assessment activities focus
on the Learning Objectives for the course. Assessment activities may include exam questions,
homework questions, projects or other assignments. The data from assessments will be
collected and reported anonymously.
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Computer Account Policy
You are required to have a Main campus computer account (NetID). You will use this
account to access this course via Blackboard Learn, http://learn.unm.edu. You will also use
this account to register for classes through MyUNM, http://my.unm.edu, to read and send email (your UNM e-mail address looks like NetID@unm.edu), print transcripts, check financial
status, and check degree progress. Your NetID and password for Learn are the same as for your
login to your UNM main campus account. You can access MyUNM by clicking on the “My
UNM” link on either the UNM–Los Alamos web page ((http://losalamos.unm.edu) or the main
campus web page (http://www.unm.edu), or by typing in the web address http://my.unm.edu.
You must then login using your NetID and password. You are required to check your UNM
email (LoboMail) periodically, as this is the main communication method used by the
university. You may forward your LoboMail to another email address, however, this is not
encouraged by UNM and not supported by University IT personnel.
https://unm.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6701/kw/forward%20lobomail.
From the UNM-LA campus, you can access Bb Learn and MyUNM from public computers,
from computers in computer labs, and from computers in the library. If you wish to use your
own computer, you can connect to one of the UNM-LA Wireless networks. Instructions for
accessing these are given here: http://losalamos.unm.edu/campus-life/computingservices/wireless-network.html. See campus Computer Use Policy links on this page:
http://losalamos.unm.edu/campus-life/computing-services/index.html.
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Computer Requirements
Since this course is taught entirely online, frequent use of a computer is required. You must
have access to a computer and to the internet, and you will need to be familiar with the use of a
browser such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. Access at least part time to a
broadband (high speed) internet network, such as DSL, cable, wireless, or satellite, is strongly
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recommended, since some of the assignments may involve audio and video clips. You can
access a broadband network at many libraries and on campus. Some minimum hardware and
software are required in order to complete the course. For recommended operating system
requirements and web browser compatibility, see Blackboard Help for Students here:
https://help.blackboard.com/en-us/Learn/9.1_SP_10_and_SP_11/Student . Note that Learn
works with a limited number of browsers and versions, so please make sure you are using one
of these. Computer requirements for MasteringAandP can be found here:
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringaandp/students/support/sy
stem-requirements/index.html. For all browsers, JavaScript and cookies must be enabled. To
use some other functions, Java must also be enabled. Powerpoint and Flash are also required in
this class.
At present, Learn is not officially supported on mobile devices (tablets or smart phones) and
some functions run poorly on these, if at all. Feel free to try these, but if you run into
difficulties, UNM and UNM-LA personnel will NOT be able to help. Students should NOT
ATTEMPT to use one of these devices to submit graded work, such as an assignment, exam, or
discussion post. MasteringAandP is supported on mobile devices: please see the above link for
computer requirements for MasteringAandP.
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Technical Support Resources
If you are having technical problems with Learn, you can contact free technical support via:
 Main Campus IT support: 505-277-0857, option 2 (M - F 8:00am – 5:00pm)
 Web: http://learn.unm.edu – Technical Support box
 UNM Fast Info: http://studentinfo.unm.edu - UNM searchable knowledge base
 UNM-LA IT support: go to http://losalamos.unm.edu/campus-life/computingservices/index.html or email UNMLA_ITSUPPORT-L@list.unm.edu
 MasteringAandP support is at:
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringaandp/students/sup
port/index.html
Student Support Resources
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Academic Support Center: http://asc.unm.edu/ (505-216-6734)
Library resources: http://losalamos.unm.edu/library/index.html (662-0335)
http://library.unm.edu/ on main campus
 Student Services: http://losalamos.unm.edu/students/index.html (662-0332)
 Online Learning information: http://losalamos.unm.edu/academics/onlinelearning/index.html
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UNM-LA Campus Calendar for Spring 2014
Classes begin
Late registration closes
Last day to drop without a grade, full refund
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Jan. 21
Jan. 31
Feb. 7
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Last day to change grading options
Spring Break
Last day to withdraw without approval
Last day of instruction
Final exams
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Feb. 14
Mar. 16-23
April 18
May 9
May 12-16
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – LOS ALAMOS, SPRING 2014
SUMMARY COURSE SCHEDULE
BIOL 238: Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences
Week
1-2
2-3
Date
See Chapter Folders in Learn for details
Jan. 21 – 29
Ch. 15 Ch. 15 Special Senses: Vision, Hearing, Equilibrium
Jan. 24
Introductory Discussion DUE
Jan. 27
Ch. 15 Homework DUE; Disc. Response DUE
Jan. 29
Ch. 15 Quiz DUE
Jan. 30 – Feb. 9
Ch. 16 Endocrine System
Feb. 5
Unit 1 Discussion DUE
Feb. 7
Ch. 16 Homework DUE; Disc. Response DUE
Feb. 9
Ch. 16 Quiz DUE
4
Feb. 10
4
Feb. 11 – 16
Feb. 14
Feb. 16
Feb. 17 – 26
Feb. 24
Feb. 26
Feb. 27 – Mar. 9
Mar. 5
Mar. 7
Mar. 9
5-6
6-7
Chapter Topics and Assignments –
EXAM 1
Ch. 17 Blood
Ch. 17 Homework DUE
Ch. 17 Quiz DUE
Ch. 18 Heart
Ch. 18 Homework DUE
Ch. 18 Quiz DUE
Ch. 19 Blood Vessels
Unit 2 Discussion DUE
Ch. 19 Homework DUE; Disc. Response DUE
Ch. 19 Quiz DUE
8
Mar. 10
8
Mar. 11 - 15
Mar. 13
Mar. 15
Ch. 20 Lymphatic System
Ch. 20 Homework DUE
Ch. 20 Quiz DUE
9
Mar. 16 - 23
SPRING BREAK
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10-11
11-12
Mar. 24 – April 3
April 1
April 3
April 4 – 13
April 11
April 13
13
April 14 – 20
April 16
April 18
April 20
14
April 21
14-15
April 22 – May 1
April 29
May 1
May 2 – 9
May 7
May 9
May 9
15-16
Final's
Week
May 13
Ch. 21 Immune System
Ch. 21 Homework DUE
Ch. 21 Quiz DUE
Ch. 22 Respiratory System
Ch. 22 Homework DUE
Ch. 22 Quiz DUE
Ch. 23 Digestive System
Unit 3 Discussion DUE
Ch. 23 Homework DUE; Disc. Response DUE
Ch. 23 Quiz DUE
EXAM 3
Ch. 25 Urinary System
Ch. 25 Homework DUE
Ch. 25 Quiz DUE
Ch. 27 Reproductive System
Ch. 27 Homework DUE
Ch. 27 Quiz DUE
Unit 4 Discussion DUE (no response)
FINAL EXAM
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