Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Summer 2013 Course Syllabus
BIOL 2011: Anatomy and Physiology I
CRN 10109: 11:30am-12:45pm
Nursing Education 259
Instructor: Dr. Heather M. Cathcart
Email: hcathcart@abac.edu
Daytime phone: 229-391-5119
Office: Conger Hall 203
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4pm or by appointment
Course Description: A detailed, integrated study of the structure and function of the human body including
basic chemistry of living systems, study of the cell; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous
and endocrine systems.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the chemistry associated with living systems
2. Demonstrate knowledge of living systems through cell structure and function
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the integumentary system
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the skeletal system
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the muscular system
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the endocrine system
Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099.
Co-requisite: BIOL 2011L
Required Materials:
1. Tortora, G. J. and B. Derrickson. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 13th Ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.,
Hoboken, NJ, 2012.
Textbook Website: http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&bcsId=6205&itemId=0470565101
Class website: https://my.abac.edu/QuickLaunch/api/launch/23 (Desire2Learn)
Attendance: Courses at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) are provided for the intellectual growth and
development of the students. The interaction with instructors and other students is an important element of the
learning process, and a high correlation exists between class attendance and course grades. Therefore, to attain
maximum success, students should attend all classes, be on time, and attend all scheduled course activities. The
instructor will take roll or circulate a sign-in sheet at the beginning of class. Any student not present at the time roll is
taken and/or missing a significant portion of class will be counted absent. Please note that students are responsible for
getting handouts and notes from classmates for any absences.
Exams: Make-up examinations will not be given. Any student who misses an examination should notify the instructor
by e-mail prior to the next regularly scheduled class. If the student has an appropriate reason for missing the
examination, then he or she will be allowed to substitute the average point value of the 3 regular exams taken in place
of the missed exam. Substitution will only be allowed for one missed exam. The cumulative final exam must be taken
by each student in order to receive full credit for the course. No make-up final exams will be given and no substitution of
points will be permitted.
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Withdrawal: A student may withdraw from the course up to the midpoint of the semester and receive a grade of W.
After midterm, students may withdraw and receive a grade of WF. A student withdrawing from the lecture must also
withdraw from the co-requisite lab. Students that stop attending class without officially withdrawing will still receive a
grade for the course.
Academic Conduct Code: Academic integrity is the responsibility of all ABAC faculty and students. Academic dishonesty
and irregularities include, but are not limited to, giving or receiving of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of any
academic assignment; taking or attempting to take, stealing, or otherwise obtaining in an unauthorized manner any
material pertaining to the education process; selling, giving, lending, or otherwise furnishing to any person any
questions and/or answers to any examination known to be scheduled at any subsequent date; fabricating, forging, or
falsifying lab or clinical results; plagiarism in any form related to themes, essays, term papers, tests, and other
assignments. Academic dishonesty and irregularities will be handled as outlined in the ABAC course catalog. Please
check with your course instructor if you have any questions about the conduct code.
(http://www.abac.edu/ses/handbook/CodeofConduct.pdf)
Accommodation of Disabilities If there is a student in this class who has documented specific needs because of learning
disabilities or any other disability; please contact the course instructor to discuss accommodations.
Student Evaluations:
Grades will be determined as a percentage of the maximum number of points for the entire course and based on the
grading scale as outlined below.
Point distribution:
4 Regular Exams (100 pts each)
1 Cumulative Final Exam
Check point questions Ch18
Total Points
Grading Scale:
A 100-90% (≥582pts)
B 89-80% (≥517pts)
400 points
150 points
100 points
650 points
C 79-70% (≥452 pts)
D 69-60% (≥387 pts)
F 59-0% (≤386pts)
Chapter 18 Check Point Assignment: Due 7/18/2013, each student will submit complete responses (in their own words)
to all CHAPTER 18 checkpoint questions. In order to receive credit, responses must be submitted at the beginning of
class; must be typed; and must follow the format described by the instructor (a handout will be posted on D2L).
In the event that a student’s final class percentage is close to the next highest grade category, the instructor may
consider lecture attendance, lecture preparation and participation and/or submission of extra credit assignments in
determining the final class grade. A student’s final letter grade will only be elevated if their final class percentage is
within one point of the next highest grade category.
Extra Credit:
There may be opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester and will be available to the entire class.
Exam Policies: Students enrolled in classes in the School of Science and Mathematics are expected to demonstrate an
understanding of the subject matter. Programmable calculators, cell phones, PDAs or other electronic communication
devices are not permitted to be on or in view of the student during exams. Also ball caps or other hats may not be
worn on exam days.
Statement of Classroom Civility: “An Abraham Baldwin College student is expected to show proper respect for order,
morality, and the rights of others. Conduct which is normally reprehensible or which is of a disorderly nature and in
violation of written policy shall subject the student to disciplinary action. ”Cell phones, pagers, and all other electronic
communication devices should be turned off and out of sight during class. Please notify the instructor in advance (at
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the start of class) if an emergency exists where you need your phone. Disruptive behavior (including use of cell phones
during class) will result in students being asked to leave the classroom for the day.
Tentative Lecture Schedule*
Day/Date
Lecture Topic:
Reading
M 6/3
T 6/4
W 6/5
R 6/6
M 6/10
T 6/11
W 6/12
Roll Call, Syllabus and Intro to the Human Body
Introduction to the Human Body
Chemical Level of Organization
Chemical Level of Organization
Chemical Level of Organization
Chemical/Cellular Level of Organization
Cellular Level of Organization
Ch1
Ch1
Ch2
Ch2
Ch2
Ch2-3
Ch3
R 6/13
Exam I
Ch 1-2
M 6/17
T 6/18
W 6/19
R 6/20
M 6/24
T 6/25
W 6/26
Cellular Level of Organization
Tissue Level of Organization
Tissue Level of Organization
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
Ch3
Ch4
Ch4
Ch5
Ch5
Ch 6
Ch 6
R 6/27
Exam II
Ch 3-5
M 7/1
T 7/2
W 7/3
R 7/4
M 7/8
T 7/9
W 7/10
Skeletal System: Axial Skeleton
Skeletal System: Appendicular System
Joints
Independence Day: Holiday
Muscle Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Muscle System
Ch 7
Ch 8
Ch 9
N/A
Ch 10
Ch 10
Ch 11
R 7/11
Exam III
Ch 6-11
M 7/15
T 7/16
W 7/17
R 7/18
M 7/22
Nervous Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Selected Topics
Selected Topics
Endocrine System
Ch 12
Ch 12
Ch 13-17
Ch 13-17, Checkpoint Ch18 Due
Ch 18
T 7/23
Exam IV
Ch 12-18
W 7/24
Final Review
Ch1-18
R 7/25
Final Exam 10:30am-12:30pm
Cumulative
*The instructor reserves the right to make modifications to the schedule and/or syllabus at any time. The lecture topics
will be covered in the order listed above and exams will be given on dates specified; however, the instructor may modify
the pace at which the material is covered; add or delete material; and/or modify the content covered on each exam.
Students are expected to read relevant textbook chapters and/or assigned material prior to each class period. If the
campus is closed due to inclement weather or class is officially canceled by the instructor, plan on the missed
activities occurring on the next scheduled class day.
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