Syllabus for Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 244) Spring 2015 Sections 1 and 2
Instructor (for Lecture and Lab):
Dr. Elizabeth Burgess
Office: SBDG 204
Email: elizabethb@usca.edu
The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the lecture or laboratory schedule, number of exams given, point distribution,
and the contents of each exam as deemed necessary. Please note that this is the first time that anatomy and physiology will be taught
together so there will be some trial and error to be expected with this class. If you have questions or need help with anything in this
course please email me and set up an appointment to meet.
Lecture:
Laboratories:
SBDG 327: TTH 9:25AM – 10:40AM (both sections)
SBDG 104: M 8 AM-10:40AM (section 1); F 4:00AM – 6:40 PM (section 2)
Textbook:
Human Anatomy and Physiology with the Mastering A and P access card, Elaine N. Marieb and Katja
Hoehn, 9th Edition; loose leaf edition.
Lab Manual:
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual w/ Rat Dissection by Elaine N. Marieb and Susan J.
Mitchell
Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook, 11thEdition, Elaine Marieb
PhysioEx 9.1 Laboratory Simulations in Physiology, Peter Zao, Timothy Stabler, Lori A. Smith, Andrew
Lokuta, Edwin Griff
Optional Text: Dissection Guide & Atlas to the Rat by Smith & Schenk
Lab Supplies:
Dissection kit with scissors, scalpel, probe and gloves.
Course Description/ Objectives: Survey of the organization, structure, function and development of human anatomical and
physiological systems. Students should become adept at identifying and describing the organization, structure and development of
the human body across the hierarchy of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous).
Note: This course requires dissection of preserved animals and organs (10% formalin or other comparable preservative). If you
are pregnant or think you are pregnant, please consult your obstetrician as he/she may not allow you to complete this laboratory;
therefore, you may need to take this course at a later date.
Evaluation: Your grade will be based on the following activities:
5 Lecture Exams
100 points each
1 Final Exam
200 points
~5 [Pop] Quizzes
~20 points each
4 Lab Practicals
100 points each
2 Group Lecture/Lab Exercises
25 points each
8 Coloring Workbook Homeworks
20 points each
8 PhysioEx Homeworks
10 points each
Attendance & Participation (Lecture & Lab)
20 points
500 points
200 points
100 points
400 points
50 points
160 points
80 points
20 points
Total: 1510 points
Grade-point Scale: A: 1359 or more (90-100%), B: 1359-1208 (80-89%), C: 1207-1057, D: 1056-906, F: 905 or less
Lecture Notes: Information will be presented through lectures and class discussion along with appropriate visual aids, usually
presented in PowerPoint format. Lecture notes or an outline of the material to be discussed will be posted on Blackboard the night
before the scheduled lecture. You are responsible for being able to log on to Blackboard (see notes at the end of this syllabus) and
downloading and printing these notes before lecture. These notes will provide significant help to you as you study for this course.
Powerpoints of the lectures will not be posted online.
Lecture Exams: Traditional lecture exams will be used to evaluate student progress in the class. Lecture exams will cover only the
material presented since the last exam. Lecture exams cannot be made up unless under extraordinary, documented circumstances.
Lecture exams may be composed of a combination of multiple choice, terms/definitions, true/false, matching, short answer and
essay questions. You will need to bring a pencil and Scantrons with you to exams; most exams only require one Scantron though
some may require two. There will be several [pop] quizzes given throughout the semester; you must be present and on-time to class
to complete these quizzes. There are no make-up lecture quizzes given for any absence excused or not excused. The total points
for the lecture quizzes will equal 100 points.
Final Exam: The final lecture exam will be cumulative and will be similar to the lecture exams.
[Pop] Quizzes: There will be several [pop] quizzes given throughout the semester; you must be present and on-time to class to
complete these quizzes. There are no make-up quizzes given for any absence excused or not excused. The total points for the
quizzes will equal 100 points. Quizzes may be given during lecture or lab, with or without warning, at the instructor’s discretion.
Laboratory: The laboratory component of this course is designed to complement the lectures and provide the student with a general
overview of human anatomy and physiology relative to human health and disease. Upon completion of this laboratory course,
students will have acquired general knowledge and basic skills that integrate standard textbook knowledge of human anatomy and
physiology with practical clinical applications to human health and care. In addition, students will be expected to think critically and
apply this knowledge to practical situations focused on human health and disease. Laboratory meetings may include a brief
instructional lecture, but the emphasis will be on laboratory exercises. Laboratory grades will be based on participation in group
exercises, practicals, and completion of outside homework assignments. The instructor will not accept late homework assignments.
In order for the student to successfully complete laboratory assignments, attendance is mandatory at every session, and students
should plan to stay for the entire period. Absences will affect the points awarded for student participation. This also applies if you
come in late, leave early, or do not participate fully.
Some of the physiology laboratory exercises involve computer simulations; therefore, you must be able to log on to the USCA
computer system, and you may bring your lab manual and software to each session or be able to access Pearson’s Mastering A&P
website. You may bring your own laptop or tablet; university-owned laptops will also be available.
Laboratory Practicals: Laboratory practicals may be given by one of the following methods: 1) a round robin format where
students rotate between stations with ~2-6 questions/station, 2) computer-based or hard-copy questions, 3) or a combination of the
first two methods. Lab practical questions will address the identification of a labeled structure and/or its associated function and
generally be short answer; you will have approximately 2 minutes to answer each question. Questions may be of any format
including multiple choice, short answer, true/false, identification, discussion or essay. Due to the time involved in setting up a lab
quizzes there will be no lab exam make-ups.
Attendance and Participation: This includes good laboratory etiquette such as cleanliness and teamwork as well as participation in
discussions. Attendance in this class is very important therefore, the instructor may impose a penalty for absences in excess of 25%
of regularly scheduled class meetings (lectures and labs) by assigning an “F” in the course. Absences, neither excused nor
unexcused, do not absolve the student from meeting class assignments. Attending lecture, lab, and taking notes is the sole
responsibility of the student. You are responsible for completing assignments and learning the material even if you are absent;
laboratories cannot be made up. In addition, it is the student’s responsibility to read the textbook(s) and lab manual(s). Laboratory
practical and lecture exam dates will be posted using Blackboard, and all students are expected to take practicals and exams
at the scheduled times. If there is an illness or emergency, you are expected to contact the instructor as soon as possible and be
prepared to show documentation (doctor’s excuse, etc.) within 24 hours of your return to campus.
Honor Code: You are expected to follow the honor pledge on every assignment: “On my honor as a University of South Carolina at
Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on the assignment/examination. To the best of my knowledge,
I am not in violation of academic dishonesty.”
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect your performance in this
class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible. The Disability Services
Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.
Additional Resources: Additional resources to help with your studies are available through Pearson’s Mastering A&P website
(www.masteringaandp.com). An access code card for this site was provided with purchase of your textbook; the id for this course is
MAPBURGESS33577. Please let me know if you have trouble accessing these resources. Materials will also be posted on
Blackboard. Familiarity with Blackboard will be essential for this course. If you are having trouble accessing Blackboard, get help
as soon as possible by contacting University Technology Services (http://uts.sc.edu/academic/blackboard/index.shtml,
803-777-1800, or servicedesk@sc.edu). Plan to access both websites frequently!
Classroom Behavior, Professional Communication, and Policy for Portable Electronic Devices: The instructor expects you to
participate in this course in a respectful manner. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. The instructor reserves the right to
dismiss disrespectful students during lecture or lab, or to block their participation in on-line discussions. There will be no make-ups
of missed material. All official email communications, including class announcements, are made to USCA email accounts. Students
should check their USCA email account on a regular basis and use this account for communication with the instructors. Please refer
to the AcademicSuccessCenter’s guide on Email Netiquette, How to Communicate Effectively with College Professors. Silence
distracting electronic devices before entering the classroom or laboratory. The use of any portable electronic devices during class is
not allowed for any reason unless prior approval has been given to the student from the instructor or unless required for the course. If
you use an unapproved portable electronic device during a test, quiz, or other assessment, you are eligible to receive a failing grade
on that assignment.
Additional Advice: There is a minimum amount of knowledge you are expected to know upon admission to nursing, pre-pharmacy
and other allied health professional schools. Thus, your instructors are obligated to provide you with and test you on this material.
Anatomy and Physiology is a very time-consuming course, requiring study time outside of regularly scheduled class time. The lab is
open to you 24/7, please use it. (You can access the lab by using your ID cards in the card-swipe on the outside doors and SBDG 104
door.) Work with your lab partners; you are strongly encouraged to swap contact information and set up study groups. Quizzing
someone else can help you learn, or you might gain insight from someone else’s explanation of a difficult concept. You are welcome
to study with students in the other Anatomy and Physiology classes as well. Use the Student Q&A Discussion Board provided on
Blackboard. Don’t hesitate to ask questions about things you don’t understand. Try hard not to miss any classes and take careful
notes. Make flash cards to help you remember difficult terms. Set aside time each week to review lecture and laboratory material; do
not wait until the night before an exam to study. If you have trouble understanding a concept, please pursue clarification as soon as
possible. New material will build on the foundation you establish with previous material. If you are serious about your career, put in
the time required to be successful.
If you find that your usual study habits are not sufficient for doing well in this class please think about visiting the Academic Success
Center (Penland 108). They employ professionals trained to help students develop good study habits based on individual needs and
skills. See http://www.usca.edu/asc for more information.. The ASC also has supplemental instruction for anatomy and physiology
so please refer to their website for additional information regarding meeting times and room number.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LECTURE TOPIC OUTLINE
Lecture Topic
Text Chs.
Endocrine System
16
Reproductive Physiology
27
Pregnancy & Human Development
28
Heredity - Genetics
29
Exam 1
16, 27, 28
Blood & Blood Vessels
17-19
Heart and Circulation
17-19
Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, Blood Pressure
17-19
Exam 2
17-19
Lymphatic System
20
Immune System
20-21
Exam 3
20-21
Respiratory System
22
Urinary System and Renal Physiology
25
Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base Balance
26
Exam 4
25-26
Digestive System
23
Nutrition, Metabolism,
Body Temperature Regulation
24
EXAM 5
23-24
LECTURE EXAM SUMMARY
Exam 1 – Endocrine System, Reproductive Physiology, Pregnancy and Human Development, Heredity (Genetics)
Exam 2 – Blood, Blood Vessels, Heart, Circulation, Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, Blood Pressure
Exam 3 – Lymphatic System, Immune System
Exam 4 – Respiratory System & Physiology, Urinary System and Renal Physiology, Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base Balance
Exam 5 – Digestive System, Nutrition, Metabolism, Body Temperature Regulation
Date (Fri/Mon)
Jan 23/Jan 26
Jan 30/Feb 2
Feb 6/Feb 9
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LAB SCHEDULE SPRING 2015
Topic(s)
Lab Exercises
Homework Due
Endocrine System,
Rat Dissection Ex. 2, 7
Reproductive System
Gen. Lab Manual Ex. 27, 42-45
Endocrine System,
PhysioEx Exercise 4
Genetics
Supplemental Exercises
Coloring Book Ch 9, 16
Feb 13/Feb 16
Lab Practical 1
Circulatory System,
Lymphatic System
TBD
PhysioEx Exercise 11
Gen. Lab Manual Ex. 29A, 30, 32, 35A
Coloring Book Ch 10
Feb 20/Feb 23
Circulatory System
PhysioEx Exercises 5, 6
Coloring Book Ch 11
Feb 27/Mar 2
TBD
PhysioEx Exercises 11, 5, 6
Mar 20/Mar 23
Lab Practical 2
Respiratory System,
Urinary System
Respiratory System,
Urinary System
PhysioEx Exercises 7, 9, 10
Rat Dissection Ex. 4, 6
Gen. Lab Manual Ex. 36, 40
Coloring Book Chs 12, 13, 15
Mar 27/Mar 30
Lab Practical 3
Apr 3/Apr 6
Mar 6/Mar 16
PhysioEx Exercise 4
PhysioEx Exercises 7, 9, 10
Digestive System
TBD
Rat Dissection Ex. 5
Gen. Lab Manual Ex. 38
Apr 10/Apr 13
Apr 17/Apr 20
Digestive System
TBD
PhysioEx Exercise 8
TBD
Coloring Book Ch 14
Apr 24/Apr 27
Lab Practical 4
TBD
PhysioEx Exercise 8
LECTURE EXAM SUMMARY
Practical 1 – Endocrine System, Reproductive System, Genetics
Practical 2 – Blood, Blood Vessels, Heart, Circulation, Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, Lymphatic System
Practical 3 – Respiratory System & Physiology, Urinary System and Renal Physiology, Acid-Base Balance
Practical 4 – Digestive System, Nutrition, Metabolism
Please note that each exam/practical will include anatomy and physiology general terminology. Ensure that you retain your technical
vocabulary throughout the semester.