BIOL 243 Anatomy and Physiology I (sec. 006) Fall 2014
Instructor: Dr. Pam Steen
Email: pams@usca.edu
Office: SBDG 111D
Office Hours: W; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Lecture: MWF; 8:00am-8:50am; SBDG 108
Laboratory: F; 1:00pm-3:40am; SBDG 104
Lecture textbook: Human Anatomy & Physiology , 9 th
Ed; Marieb and Hoehn
Laboratory textbook: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual , 10 th
Ed; Marieb and Mitchell
Course Description and Objectives: This course is a survey of the functional anatomy and physiology of the human body, including basic cellular functions, tissue organization, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. The laboratory will introduce the student to the principles of anatomy and physiology as demonstrated by microscopic studies, animal dissections, and physiological experiments.
Grading:
Four Lecture Exams 40% (10% each)
Lecture Quizzes 10%
Laboratory Grade 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 10%
Grading Scale:
A (90-100%); B+ (86-89%); B (80-85%); C+ (76-79%); C (70-75%); D+ (66-69%); D (60-65); F (0-59%)
Reading: You are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) / sections in both the textbook and laboratory manual prior to coming to lecture and lab.
Classroom Behavior: It is the instructor’s right to remove from the classroom any student who disrupts or disturbs the proceeding of the class. Disruption of the class includes but is not limited to the use of any portable electronic devices, including cell phones, MP3 players; iPods, etc. unless prior approval has been given to a student or unless required for the course. In extreme cases the faculty member can request assistance from University Police. If the student who has been ejected causes similar disturbances in subsequent meetings of the class, he/she may be denied admittance to the class for the remainder of the semester and assigned a grade of F.
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability that might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, B&E 134, (803) 643-6816, as soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.
Writing Center: USCA provides a Writing Center located in Room 112 of the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building. If you need extra assistance on any writing assignment for this or any other class that you are taking, please try the Writing Center.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken in lab for administrative purposes. However, attendance will not be factored into your grade. Students are encouraged to be present at all lectures and labs. There will be no make-up quizzes. However, assignments (not including exams) missed due to illness will be excused if documentation is provided.
Lecture Quizzes: During the semester, 12 lecture quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover lecture material presented during the previous lecture period.
Exams: For each exam, students will need to bring a Scantron sheet, which can be purchased at the bookstore. Make-up exams will only be allowed for a documented, excusable reason.

BIOL 243 Anatomy and Physiology I (sec. 006) Fall 2014
Aug. 22 Review the syllabus
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The Human Body: An Orientation
Chemistry Comes Alive
Chemistry Comes Alive
Labor day – no class
(quiz 1)
Chemistry Comes Alive
(quiz 2) Cells: The Living Units
Cells: The Living Units
Cellular Respiration
(quiz 3) Cellular Respiration
Tissue: The Living Fabric
Tissue: The Living Fabric
(quiz 4) Tissue: The Living Fabric
Exam I (ch. 1, 2, 3, 24)
The Integumentary System
(quiz 5)
Chemistry Comes Alive
Bones and Skeletal Tissues
Bones and Skeletal Tissues
The Skeleton
(quiz 6) The Skeleton
Joints
The Muscular System
Exam II (ch. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Muscles and Muscle Tissue
Muscles and Muscle Tissue
(quiz 7) Muscles and Muscle Tissue
Muscles and Muscle Tissue
Fall break – no class
Exam III (ch. 9 and 10)
Fundamentals of Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Fundamentals of Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
(quiz 8) Fundamentals of Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Fundamentals of Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
The Central Nervous System
(quiz 9) The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
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(quiz 10) The Autonomic Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
The Special Senses
(quiz 11) The Special Senses
Thanksgiving – no class
Thanksgiving – no class
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(quiz 12) The Special Senses
Exam IV (ch. 11-15)
Return Exam IV to students
Dec. 8 Final Exam (Comprehensive) at 8am
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BIOL 243 Anatomy and Physiology I (sec. 006) Fall 2014
Laboratory Schedule
Each student will receive a lab grade that will constitute 40% of their final grade in the class.
Laboratory Grading: (The instructor has the right to deviate from the stated grading policy.)
Lab practicals 50%
Entrance quizzes 25%
Exit quizzes 25%
Entrance Quizzes: During the semester, 9 entrance quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material learned during the previous lab period.
Exit Quizzes: During the semester, 10 exit quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material learned during the current lab period.
Note: Students will cover the designated lab material with their group members. As a group, students will determine when they are ready to take their exit quiz. All group members must take the exit quiz at the same time and then exit the lab.
Week Date Laboratory Schedule of Topics
1 Aug. 29 The Language of Anatomy/ Organ Systems Overview
Exercises
1 and 2
Quizzes
Exit
2 Sept. 5 The Microscope/ The Cell: Anatomy and Division
3 Sept. 12 PhysioEx: Cell Transport Mechanisms
4 Sept. 19 Classification of Tissues
5 Sept. 26 continue Tissues/ The Integumentary System/ Lining
Membranes
6 Oct. 3 Practical I (exercise 1-4, 6-8)
7 Oct. 10 The Skeletal System
8 Oct. 17 The Muscular System
9 Oct. 24 Fall break – no class
10 Oct. 31 PhysioEx: Skeletal Muscle Physiology
11 Nov. 7 The Nervous System
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Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
None
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
12 Nov. 14 PhysioEx: Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses
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Nov. 28
Practical II (exercises 9-11, 15, 16B, 19, 21, 18B)
Thanksgiving – no class
19 and 21 Entrance and Exit
18B Entrance and Exit
None
15 Dec. 5 no lab
Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the
Student Handbook. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if academic integrity is violated. The following honor pledge is to be signed and dated by the student on all exams.
“On my honor as a University of South Carolina at Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment / examination. To the best of my knowledge, I am not in violation of academic honesty.”