Human Anatomy & Physiology II Biol 2040
Instructor: Dr. Bob Herrington
Phone: 931-2331
Office:
Roney 128 (by elevator)
email: bherring@.gsw.edu
Office Hours: Schedule on office door;
At other times by appointment
Homepage: http://itc.gsw.edu/bherrington (There are key terms here for each chapter)
Course Objectives - To investigate and integrate the relationships between the structure and
function of the human body. In Biol 2040 we will continue our study beginning with chapter 17 in
Anatomy & Physiology- The Unity of Form and Function 5th ed. by Ken Saladin and
essentially finish the book. Laboratory sessions will utilize a "hands on" approach, with models,
preserved materials (wonder how the cats are doing?), as well as a variety of charts and figures.
Tests and Grading - There will be 4 lecture tests, 2 lab tests, and a Comprehensive final. Each
test will count equally in determining your final grade. Lecture tests are designed to be completed in
1 hour. Grading will follow the >90 % = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; and below 60% is
Failing. I will drop your lowest test score, so that at the end of the course, a total of six (remaining)
grades will be averaged to determine your grade for the course. The drop grade can be the final.
Because of this, I do not give make up tests without very extenuating circumstances and if given,
may be of an entirely different format. You should keep your old tests until the semester is over.
Suggestions for Success – Lecture and Lab materials should be up on GeorgiaView ahead of my
actual presentations; you should print these out and bring them to class. Read the material in the
book prior to the time when I will lecture on it. While in class take good notes, (do not rely only
on handouts) but do not try and be a stenographer. As soon after class as possible, re-write your
notes, filling in any gaps that you may have missed. A study partner or group can be extremely
beneficial. This only works if the partner is more studious than you are. This is a difficult class and
unless you are willing to put in 1-2 hours per day studying outside of class, it is unlikely that you will
succeed. There are some great study materials provided by your books publisher on the web be sure
and check them out. Lab exams can either make or break you. From my perspective, lab tests are
the most straight forward part of the course. You already know the question (Name this part) and
you should have seen all the structures that you need to know in lab. Lab tests are also the easiest to
know whether you are prepared or not. If you pick up a model or specimen and can’t immediately
name all the parts, you have not studied it enough. It is up to you to review them sufficiently until
you know them. Your midterm grade is a good predictor of your final grade. On average about
1/3 of those beginning the class will not make it out with a C.
Additionally, when taking a test, make sure you keep your work covered. Individuals caught
cheating will at a minimum be given a zero that cannot be used as a drop grade
STUDY!
Other Books and Supplies - In addition to the text listed above, there are optional study
materials that include (1) A highly recommended CD entitled Anatomy & Physiology Revealed
that will help both with lecture and lab tests; (2) Student Study Guide that follows your text, and (3)
Anatomy Coloring Book that may be beneficial for both lab and lecture.
Make sure you are completely familiar with the University’s policies on cheating
and plagiarism. The details of this policy can be found here:
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http://www.gsw.edu/academics/bulletin/contents/reg.htm#POLICY%20ON%20ACADEMIC%20INTEGRITY
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Date
Jan
9-13
16-20
23-27
30 -Feb 3
Feb
6-10
13-17
20-24
27-Mar 2
Mar
5- 9
12-16
19-24
26-30
Apr
2-6
9-13
16-20
23-27
Lecture Topic
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Spring Break
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Review
Laboratory
Special Senses
no lab this week
Circulatory I
Circulatory II
Circulatory II
Circulatory IV
Review
Test
Respiratory
Excretory
-----------Digestive
Reproductive
Cat Systems review
Test
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Tests
------------------------Lec test#1 (2/2)
------------------Lec 2 (2/23)
Lab test #1 (2/27)
---------------------------Lec test #3 (3/29)
-------------------Lab Test 2 (4/16)
Lec test #4 (4/24)
The FINAL is scheduled for Thursday May 3rd @ 10:30 am and is comprehensive
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