PIERCE COLLEGE, FT. STEILACOOM
**COURSE SYLLABUS**
BIOLOGY 241: HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
CREDIT HOURS: 6, GER-NS
LINE ITEM NUMBER: 3024 CF
Instructor: Christine Cronk
Office hours : available before, after class or by appointment. Office: RAI 219
E-mail: ccronk@pierce.ctc.edu, use #3024 in subject line
Angel classroom: Login at: http://angel.pcd.edu/default.asp, for all class communication
Lecture: MTWF: 12:00 – 12:50 pm Location: RAI 235
Lab: TF: 1:00 – 2:50 pm Location: RAI 101
Last date to withdraw (no signature): Wednesday, November 10, 2010
No Class: October 29, 2010; November 26, 2010
Final: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Required Texts:
 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Gerald Tortora
 A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory by Van De Graaff
& John Crawley
 Laboratory Guide, by Mary Bath-Balogh
 Photo Manual & Dissection Guide of the Cat, by Fred Bohensky or
Pictorial Anatomy of the Cat, by Stephen G. Gilbert
Required Supplies:
 Lab Coat or other coverup
 Colored Pencils; #2 pencils, Clic type Eraser
 Scantrons
Grading: The points listed are approximate
Chapter Tests: 100 points each
Homework Assignments: 15-20 pts each
Lab Practical Exams: 100 pts each
Histology Drawings
Quizzes: 5-20 points each
Final Exam
Subtract Lowest Lecture Exam Score
Total approximate points for the course
Grading Scale:
**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
400 points
80 points
300 points
100 points
40 points
150 points
-100 points
1,000 points
**D**
65% = 1.4
64% = 1.3
63% = 1.2
62% = 1.1
61% = 1.0
et cetera
ANGEL CLASSROOM: Angel classroom is your resource center for this class. You will find
your syllabus, calendar, class announcements, Lab & Lecture handouts, student notes, activities,
homework, learning objectives & chapter animations. It is your responsibility to access Angel
classroom daily in order to keep current with the class and any ongoing changes that occur.
COMMUNICATION: Once you have logged onto Angel, use Angel mail to communicate with
your instructor, rather than the Pierce College email address. Effective communication is
important to your success in this course. The student is responsible to bring to the instructors’
attention, by Angel mail, before/after class, or by appointment any concerns that they may have.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is necessary in order to be successful in BIO 241. Each student is
responsible for ALL information, announcements and handouts given during any lecture or lab
even if they are not present. Quizzes will only be announced in class.
LECTURE/LAB PREPARATION/HOMEWORK: Students should read the appropriate
chapter(s), chapter notes, lab notes & view pertinent animations prior to attending each lecture
and lab. Students should also bring to class all materials necessary to understand the lecture
and participate & complete each lab. Homework must be submitted in class on the due date.
Five points will be deducted if the homework is late by the next class day, ten points will be
deducted if the homework is late by two class days and not accepted thereafter.
LAB: Each lab bench will constitute a team of four & choose a team leader. Attendance will be
taken in lab until lab is dismissed. It is expected that each student will participate fully in each lab
as well as assist their bench mates to learn the material.
TESTS: The dates of your tests both in lecture & lab are fixed and available on your calendar in
the course documents. There are NO make-ups for missed lecture tests unless a valid
explanation is written out, signed, presented to the instructor & cosigned by the instructor prior
to the exam. Your lowest test score will be dropped. You need to save your dropped score for a
personal or medical emergency. Your drop, if you miss a test, will constitute your personal or
medical emergency. There are no make-ups for quizzes or lab practicals.
TEST PROTOCOL: All materials except two pencils, a Clic type eraser and a scantron must be
removed from the desk including food & beverage. A student that has a question during the test
should raise their hand at their seat. Pockets, backpacks, & cell phones etc. cannot be accessed
during the test. Both test & scantron(s) must be turned in to receive credit for that test/quiz/final
or if you leave the room for any reason. Tests must be turned in at the end of the allotted time
regardless of readiness.
CHEATING: The first offense will result in a “0” for that exam/final/quiz. The second offense will
result in a “0” for the course. This includes those who cheat or who help others cheat.
BEHAVIOR: All electronic equipment must be turned off and put away during class. There will be
no texting during class. Any exception must be cleared in advance in writing between the student
& the instructor. Students are to refrain from distractive behavior when asked. Persistent
distractive behavior may be penalized up to 5% of your final grade.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: 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 (ADS) Office, Welcome Center, 3rd floor of the Cascade Building. You may also call the
ADS Office to make an appointment to meet with the ADS Coordinator at (253) 964-6468 or 964-6526. Students
requesting accommodations must obtain the “Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services”
(green) form provided by ADS.
CHANGES TO SYLLABUS: May be made at the discretion of the instructor