Biology 109
Instructor:
Human Anatomy
Spring 2012
Dr. Christopher Cink
Office: 501 Stewart Hall
Phone: 852-3232; Receptionist’s phone: 852-3283; e-mail: ccink@waynesburg.edu
Office Hours: 11 am to noon M, W, & F (other days and times by appointment)
Waynesburg
University
Mission:
Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between
faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their
communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive University, we
strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student
to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.
Course
Description:
Human Anatomy is a 3-credit course. In the spring semester, there is just one
lecture section, which meets on Monday and Friday mornings at 8:00 am.
Afternoon labs are also required; please check your schedule to find your lab time.
Textbook:
Title: Human Anatomy
Author: Saladin
Goals:
Students will pursue an understanding of the details of the structure of the human
body from the cellular to the organismal level, with the primary focus being the
various organ systems and their interrelationships. In addition students will be
introduced to clinical terminology and concepts, growth, development, and gender
differences.
Policy Statement for Biology 109
Attendance:
Attendance is expected for all lectures. Performance correlates well with attendance.
In accordance with academic policy (refer to your student handbook), I am to notify
the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs whenever a student is absent
from three consecutive classes or a total of 250 minutes (5 class periods) nonconsecutively. If absence is unavoidable, it will be your responsibility to make
arrangements for obtaining notes and completing any homework that may have been
assigned (NOTE: late assignments will be accorded a lower grade! See makeup
policy below regarding missed exams). Please inform me in advance if you know
you are going to have to miss a class.
Grading:
There will be three one-hour exams and a cumulative final. In addition, there will be
three or four laboratory practicals, each equivalent in value to a lecture exam.
Students who miss four or fewer classes (regardless of excuse) will be allowed to
drop one laboratory practical or lecture test grade (Note: This does not include the
final exam; it must be taken). Each of the tests is equally weighted. The final course
grade will be based on the following grade scale:
A: 92-100
B+: 88-89.99 C+: 78-79.99 D+: 68-69.99 F: <60
A-: 90-91.99 B: 82-87.99 C: 72-77.99 D: 62-67.99
B-: 80-81.99 C-: 70-71.99 D-: 60-61.99
Makeups:
Makeup exams will not be granted except for extreme extenuating
circumstances. You should expect that a missed exam will be counted as
your “dropped” exam.
Cheating:
Cheating/plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in a zero for that
exam/assignment. In addition, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will be
notified.
Behavior:
Please be aware of the students around you. If you’re whispering to your
neighbor, or even quietly sending a text message, you are probably distracting
other students. The instructor may assign seats or collect phones to minimize
disruptions.
Academic
Integrity
Policy:
The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a
community of teachers and scholars. The College has a responsibility for
maintaining academic integrity to protect the quality of education, research, and
co-curricular activities on our campus and to protect those who depend upon our
integrity. Each member of the College community expects that both faculty and
students will honor the principles of academic integrity. For a detailed definition
of academic dishonesty and the procedure with which it will be dealt, please refer
to the Student Handbook.
LECTURE SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Topics
Chapter Readings
Introduction to Human Anatomy, Cytology
1,2
Histology
3
Integumentary System, Skeletal System
5,6
Joints (including their classification, range of motion,
and joint action terminology)
9
Muscles (including muscle groups responsible for actions,
skeletal muscle contraction), Surface Anatomy
10, Atlas B
Nervous Tissue, Spine, Brain
13,14,15
Autonomic Nervous System, Sense Organs
16, 17
Sense Organs (including general senses, special senses, and
proprioceptors)
17
Spring Break
Endocrine System
18
Circulatory System
19,20
Respiratory System
23
Digestive System
24
Urinary System
25
Reproductive System
26
Final Exam
Schedule:
Cumulative Final Exam
Class time:
8:00 Monday & Friday
Website: www.drcink.net
Final Exam Time:
Wednesday, May 2, from 8:30 to 10:30
Human Anatomy Labs
The laboratory portion of the course will have four practical exams.
Exam 1: The skeletal system
Exam 2: The muscular system
Exam 3: The nervous system and circulatory system
Exam 4: The digestive system and the reproductive system
Lists of terms you should know will be distributed, and we will generally spend two or three weeks in
lab covering new material (and reviewing as necessary). Please note that the scheduled lab times are
generally not sufficient for most students to learn the material. You should plan to spend additional
time in the lab, as your schedule allows. You should also keep in mind that you will be asked to
identify structures on the three-dimensional models, and while studying two-dimensional pictures
may help you review, studying the actual models is very important.
“AT” Designation Labs
The Thursday and Friday labs are BIO 109/Lab/AT1 and BIO 109/Lab/AT2. The “AT” refers to
“Athletic Training.” Students in the Pre-Physical Therapy Option of the Biology Major, students in
the Exercise Science Major, and students in the Athletic Training major are all required to take ATP
205 (Survey of Athletic Injuries and Athletic Training Techniques). The ATP course will require a
greater understanding of muscle anatomy. In an attempt to better prepare those students, the
Thursday and Friday labs will be organized with those requirements in mind. Students in the
Thursday and Friday labs will have the following exams:
Exam 1: The skeletal system
Exam 2: The muscular system (identification)
Exam 3: The muscular system (origin, insertion, and action)
Exam 4: The nervous system, circulatory system, and selected portions
of the digestive and reproductive systems
If you will be required to take ATP 205 for your major, please make every effort to attend the
Thursday or Friday lab.
Special needs:
If you are a student with a learning and/or physical disability, and you require specific
accommodations, please contact Brian Carr, Director of the Center for Student Success
(724-852-3317), within the first week of class, so that arrangements can be made to
accommodate your special needs.