Syllabus for: Human Anatomy (Biology 6)
Semester & Year:
Course ID and Section Number:
Fall 2015
BIOL-6-E7951 (037951)
BIOL-6-E7952 (037952)
Number of Credits/Units: 4
Day/Time: Lecture: Monday, Wednesday 08:30AM - 09:30AM, Humanities HU112
Location: Laboratory: Monday, Wednesday 10:00AM - 01:10PM, Sciences SC102
Laboratory: Monday, Wednesday 01:15PM - 04:25PM, Sciences SC102
Instructor’s Name: Wendy Riggs
Contact Information: Office location and hours: SC 216E Thursday 12-1pm
Additional hours will be available by appointment
Preferred Phone: 707-496-0661 (cell)
Office Phone: 707-476-4227
Email: wendy-riggs@redwoods.edu
Course Description (as described in course outline):
An introduction to human anatomy. The course includes the study of the gross and microscopic structure of all organ systems of
the human body with emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Laboratory work includes microscopy,
dissection, and the study of human cadavers.
Student Learning Outcomes (as described in course outline):
1. Identify and classify the major tissue types, organs and organ systems in the human body, and explain how structure
affects function at all levels.
2. Distinguish between normal and abnormal tissue, and be able to relate whole organism pathology to underlying
cellular or tissue dysfunction.
3. Analyze clinical case studies to evaluate underlying anatomical causes of dysfunction.
4. Critique lifestyle choices in terms of their anatomical consequences, and propose alternatives that improve health.
Special accommodations: College of the Redwoods complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable
accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Please present your written accommodation request at least one week
before the first test so that necessary arrangements can be made. No last-minute arrangements or post-test adjustments will be
made. If you have a disability or believe you might benefit from disability related services and may need accommodations, please
see me or contact Disabled Students Programs and Services. Students may make requests for alternative media by contacting DSPS.
Academic Misconduct: Cheating, plagiarism, collusion, abuse of resource materials, computer misuse, fabrication or falsification,
multiple submissions, complicity in academic misconduct, and/ or bearing false witness will not be tolerated. Violations will be
dealt with according to the procedures and sanctions proscribed by the College of the Redwoods. Students caught plagiarizing or
cheating on exams will receive an “F” in the course. The student code of conduct is available on the College of the Redwoods
website at in the most current catalog: http://redwoods.edu/webadvisor/catalog.asp
Ignorance about plagiarism is not a defense. To ensure you understand plagiarism, take this tutorial built by Indiana University
Bloomington: https://www.indiana.edu/~istd/
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Biology 6 – Human Anatomy
Fall 2015
Instructor Information
Wendy Riggs
Office: SC 216E
wendy-riggs@redwoods.edu
Office: 476-4227
Cell: 496-0661
Office Hours: Thursday 12-1:00 pm (additional hours available by appointment)
Required Materials
1. Required textbook: McKinley and O’Loughlin, Human Anatomy, (any edition).
Note: 20 copies of the M/O text are available in the library for semester checkout. First come-first served…so get
over there if you want to borrow copies of the required texts for free.
OR
Anatomy and Physiology. OpenStax College. This book is available free online in Canvas and at
http://cnx.org/contents/14fb4ad7-39a1-4eee-ab6e-3ef2482e3e22/Anatomy_&_Physiology. Or purchase a print
version from Amazon for about $50. http://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Physiology-OpenStaxCollege/dp/1938168135/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A1540JPBBI3F06
2. Eroschenko, di Fiore’s Atlas of Histology, (9th or higher edition)
3. Turning Technologies Response Card (RF or RF LCD) aka CLICKER (available for purchase online at
https://store.turningtechnologies.com/ or in the bookstore, or available to rent from the bookstore).
4. Three ring binder (BIG) to hold your External Brain
5. Gloves - a full box of disposables (preferably latex-free). Close-fitting heavy dishwashing style glove might work...
Other items you might find helpful
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Scrubs or lab coat or other cadaver-safe clothing.
Colored pencils or pens for note taking
3x5" index cards (any color) for lab and class activities.
Krieger, A Visual Analogy Guide to Anatomy and Physiology. This coloring activity book is useful for both
anatomy and physiology (Biol 7).
Van De Graaff, A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory. This book of pictures might be
useful for studying on your own time.
Anatomy and Physiology Revealed: This is a pretty cool computer program to examine dead people and their parts.
Dissection kit (if you want control of the quality of the dissecting tools). You can always borrow our tools if you’d
rather. (You can find an inexpensive kit at Broadway Medical. Be sure to tell them you’re a CR student.)
Active Learning: The Flipped Class
Learning happens when your brain changes. If your brain does not actually change the way neurons communicate
with each other, then you are not learning anything. And the best way to change your brain is to DO SOMETHING.
This is the fundamental assumption that informs the methods, or pedagogy, I use in my classes.
Research about how people learn (or how they change their brains!) overwhelmingly indicates that the most successful
teaching methods get students to be active participants in the learning process. Collaboration and problem solving are
just a few ways to engage you more fully in your own learning. To facilitate active learning, my job moves away from
passive delivery of content (usually via lecture) and toward the creation of engaging activities that motivate YOU to take
charge of, and fully participate in, your own educational processes.
My efforts to increase active learning in my classroom involve “The FLIP.” In a flipped course, students acquire lecture
content on their own time, before coming to class. In my class, this is done through video lectures. Then, during class
time, you’ll participate in activities to ensure you truly understand the content. These activities are very fluid and often
involve lengthy Q&A sessions guided by YOU. This enables much more efficient use of my expertise (as a biologist
AND educator) and encourages a more individualized and interactive use of class time.
The flipped class requires you to change how you think about learning. Instead of receiving information passively during
class, you receive the same information ON YOUR OWN TIME. This gives you the space to really process the
information during class time while receiving targeted feedback from ME! The amount of time required for my flipped
classes is no different than the time required for my unflipped classes; for each hour of class, you are still expected to put
in 2-3 extra hours, studying. The use of that time simply becomes more efficient. Human Anatomy is an incredibly
challenging class. The flip (combined with your discipline and commitment) will help you maximize your learning.
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Learning is Social
One of the best ways to become an active learner is to TALK about what you are learning. In all Riggs-style classes, you
are expected to TALK to your classmates. The more you engage with each other, the more you engage with the content.
In a class like this, the more people you are connected to, the more opportunities you will have to really cement the
material into your new neural networks! So please don't be shy. Form study groups and lecture groups and lab groups
and find people to work with. You'll be happy you did. (And I hate to be negative, but I reserve the right to kick you out
of class if you are unwilling to work with others…ahem.)
Welcome to CANVAS!
This course makes heavy use of online resources, because all lectures are delivered online. We will be using a NEW
LMS called Canvas, which is replacing MyCR (triple YAY!).
To log into Canvas, you will need to go to https://redwoods.instructure.com. Your login is the same as your webadvisor
login. Your password is your 6 digit birth date. For tech help, email its@redwoods.edu or call 476-4160.
You will use Canvas EVERY DAY. You can access an incredible number of resources through Canvas…so get used to it
now. All content is organized in weekly MODULES. Each module has the same structure, beginning with a weekly
introduction. Please read this introduction, as it will provide an overview of (and perspective on) the week.
Then you’ll have all the resources needed for the week’s classes, as well as all assignments that are due.
A Sample CANVAS Module
Each week’s module will be published at 1:00pm on Wednesday. If there is content you are looking for but can’t find,
PLEASE email me ASAP. There are probably other folks looking for the same thing (and even though I am really
amazing, I’m not perfect (YET) and I sometimes forget to publish things).
New modules will show up at the TOP of your list. I will try to make sure you have at least 2 weeks of content available
to you. All old modules will be available if you just scroll down the list.
This is what you’ll get each week:
Title: Week #: DATE RANGE
Weekly Introduction (Please read this overview when you get ready to flip the week.)
MONDAY
Packet (This includes the day’s lecture notes, the lab handout, and a set of External Brain study questions.)
Video lecture (This will either be a link to a YouTube playlist OR a video lecture file embedded in Canvas.)
Required terms (This is a SUMMARY of the day’s required structures. The lab handout TRUMPS this list,
and if you find a discrepancy, please let me know.)
Helpful/supplementary resources (This is a list of possibly helpful tools for the day.)
Class notes (This PDF file will be posted AFTER class each day and will include the slides and notes taken
during class time.)
WEDNESDAY
(Same as MONDAY)
RESOURCES
Questions for Riggs? (This discussion board is available for public questions about the class. Please post all
questions here, so they can benefit everyone. Use Canvas messages or email to ask private questions.)
Free OpenStax Textbook Chapters (Relevant chapters are included in the appropriate module.)
Communication
If you have a question or concern, please Please PLEASE get ahold of me. I am very available to help you, as long as you
are polite and respectful. Here are some guidelines to follow:
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Might your question benefit other people in the class? Then post it to the “Questions for Riggs?” discussion
board in the Canvas Modules. If you are concerned that I might forget to check the board (this is a legit
concern), feel free to email me a reminder (wendy-riggs@redwoods.edu)
Is your message private? Send me an email or a message through Canvas (click on INBOX in the top right
corner!)
Is your message urgent? You are welcome to text me, but unless we’ve been texting already, please identify
yourself by name. Also, be aware that I do not have good cell service in my office, so messages get to me at a
spotty and unreliable pace.
Please don’t call my cell…unless it is an emergency.
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Always be polite. I work hard for you and love you and the quickest way to NOT get your needs met is to be
disrespectful. My kids know it… HOW you ask for something often DETERMINES the answer.
Online (Flipped) Video Lectures
You MUST watch the video lectures before coming to class. If you do not watch the videos, you are basically
CHOOSING to skip lecture. Now…if you feel you can pass the class while skipping all the lectures, more power to you.
But please make an informed decision about this. You will be able to access the video lectures in several ways. Choose
the way that works best for you.
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Canvas modules: Most of the time, the lecture material will be directly embedded into each Canvas module and is
easily navigated using the scroll bar.
YouTube: If for some reason you cannot access the video lecture in Canvas, you can ALWAYS go to YouTube and
watch the lectures there. YouTube lectures are close-captioned and can be watched on almost any device. Each
lecture section is found on YouTube as a separate video, which makes finding the correct ones rather tricky if you
don’t navigate there from Canvas, or locate the playlists found on my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yQpFb89u7qb-duWMZvoog
DropBox PDF: This free tool allows easy file sharing and enables you to watch the lectures even if you don’t have
online access. You must still have an updated FLASH player and you will have to download the DropBox app. If
you want to access lectures in this way and you don’t already have DropBox, use this link to download the free app:
https://db.tt/m1gc3h3. (If you plan on accessing the lectures via DropBox, you need to let me know. This is the
least used option and I forget to put the lectures here unless I am reminded!)
Assessment
Your performance in the course will be assessed based on your execution of the following requirements:
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Flippin' clickers (5%)
Clicker questions will be given randomly during the actual lecture period. Clicker questions help motivate you to
cover the required material before coming to class and will give you valuable feedback regarding your preparation for
exams. MOST OF THE TIME, they will be assessed for participation, not accuracy. You will be expected to
TALK to your classmates during class time. You should have 1-2 people to sit with during class every day and
some days I might assign groups. This is not an optional part of the class. If you choose to sit by yourself, you might
be asked to leave class on account of failure to participate.
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The External Brain (10%)
During this class you will create your own unique anatomy resource referred to as your “External Brain”. You will
prepare for each class by interacting with each day’s content and compiling evidence of your learning into a format
that is optimally useful and accessible to YOU. You will be able to use your External Brain on all External Brain
Exams. There will be four cumulative external brain exams that will be case-study-based and will be "open External
Brain." There will be an EB final exam, which will consist of ONE essay question (that you will receive before the
final exam day).
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Lab Quizzes (15%)
There will be a ten point quiz every day during the last 30 minutes of lab. Each quiz will cover both lecture and lab
content for that day. These quizzes are designed to give you practice with the format of the midterm exams and have
written and practical portions. All quizzes are closed External Brain. There are no make-up quizzes of any kind!
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Written Exams (35%)
There will be four written midterm exams throughout the semester that cover material from both lecture and lab.
There will also be a comprehensive written final exam and here’s the happy part: Your score on the comprehensive
written final exam will REPLACE your LOWEST written midterm exam grade (assuming you took the exam).
BE AWARE: There are no make-up exams of any type, unless you have a verifiable, unavoidable and extreme
circumstance.
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Lab Practical Exams (35%)
There will be four lab practical exams given throughout the semester that cover material from lecture and lab.
Practical exams are not available to be taken in the testing center. There will also be a comprehensive practical final
exam which can also replace your lowest practical score! Awesome!
Grades
The purpose of grading is to get an idea of how well you are mastering the material in this course. They help you pinpoint
troublesome topics that might trip you up in future courses. There are a billion grades in the gradebook, which means you
have a billion opportunities to earn points and improve your grade. Everything in the gradebook is driven by your
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performance on the assessments in the course…and nothing else. In other words, it doesn’t matter how much I love
you…the grades you EARN on assignments will translate into the grade you EARN in the class. (But I do love you.)
I will use the following scale to determine the letter grade you earn in my class.
100.0 – 93.00% = A
92.99 – 90.00% = A-
89.99 – 87.00% = B+
86.99 – 83.00% = B
82.99 – 80.00% = B-
79.99 – 77.00% = C+
76.99 – 70.00% = C
69.99 – 60.00% = D
< 59.99% = F
I do NOT bump grades higher than the exact percentage you earn. This means that there is no rounding up. Since gradeboundaries are by definition arbitrary, there is no good rationale for letting the boundaries slide; there will always be a
cut-off and there will always be someone who is close, but not quite there. Be grateful for the BILLION opportunities
you have to earn points as outlined in this syllabus. The grade reported in Canvas is the grade you will earn in the course.
The External Brain
The External Brain is a personalized resource designed to help you prepare for class time so you can maximize your
learning in the course. It should also contain a self-created RECORD of the laboratory experiments you do in class. This
will be your original work, although of course you are welcome to share ideas and discuss concepts with your
classmates. Your External Brain will be assessed for completion (not accuracy). However, you will be able to use it on
the four External Brain exams given throughout the semester.
External Brain Rules
1. All content must be your own work. However, you may include UNLABELED images in your External Brain,
even if you do not draw them yourself. You MUST cite the image source.
2. The notes you take during video lectures are YOURS. You do not have to cite the source (though you might
find it helpful to do so).
3. The burden of proving you did not plagiarize your External Brain is YOURS. Please do not be offended by
efforts to ensure the brain is your own work.
4. You can NOT include MY typed lecture notes or lab handouts in your External Brain. However, you CAN
include all your own stuff (and you are welcome to copy any material into your EB, as long as you cite the
source).
5. Always include a resource list (source and page number, if appropriate) for where you got your content. This
can be done at the end of the day’s entry, or as you go (recommended).
6. Every exam will have an OPEN-External Brain portion. If your External Brain contains “illegal” content in it
during this exam, you will be charged with cheating and will fail the class.
Academic Integrity
There is ZERO tolerance for any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating, helping others to cheat, falsification
of data, or plagiarism. Academic dishonesty in any form WILL result in failure of the entire course and details will be
submitted to the appropriate authorities. Refer to the Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures at
http://www.redwoods.edu/District/Board/New/Chapter5/Ap5500.pdf for more information about CR policies.
o You may not leave the room during an assessment unless you are ready to turn in your finished work.
So please go pee before the exam.
o You may not use cell phones or other electronic devices during an assessment. Please be respectful
with such devices during class.
o You may not speak to other students about the contents of an exam, unless you are POSITIVE that all
parties involved in the conversation have TAKEN the exam! YOU are responsible if you get played, so
please be careful.
o Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty. Therefore, all written work you turn in must be in
YOUR OWN WORDS. If you choose to use someone else’s exact words, you must credit the source and
put the words in quotations. If you choose to plagiarize any work for this class, you WILL FAIL the
course. Even if you have permission to work on an assignment with other students from the class, the final
project you turn in MUST BE YOUR OWN WORK. If you are working on a written assignment, you will
be able to use TurnItIn.com through MyCR until you are satisfied with your TurnItIn reports for all written
work.
o Ignorance about plagiarism is not a defense. To ensure you understand plagiarism, take this tutorial built
by Indiana University Bloomington: https://www.indiana.edu/~istd/sitemap.html. The tutorial, if done well,
can take up to 2 hours.
Cheating is wrong and offensive and I take it very very personal. Be respectful of yourself, your classmates, and
ME…and take responsibility for the grade you earn. I love you. Don’t cheat.
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Working with Cadavers
In this class, we will be working with prosected human cadaver donors. This incredible experience provides an
invaluable opportunity to learn about the human body in an inquiry-based and hands-on environment. It is mandatory
that students show respect for the donors at all times. A simple rule of thumb is: Don't say anything about the cadavers
that you wouldn't say to a living human sitting in the same room with you.
We get our cadaver donors from UC Davis. Our agreement with them requires that no pictures or videos are ever
taken of our cadavers. If this rule is broken, you will be dropped from the class and given a failing grade.
Finally, if you’re interested in becoming a cadaver when you grow up (I am!), here is some information about how to
initiate that process through UC Davis: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/bodydonation/
When you agree to participate in this course, you are agreeing to respect the cadavers and abide by our privacy rules.
Open Lab Policy
You are expected to review lab material regularly outside of class hours. You may review lab material anytime the
lab is not in use. Just make sure you are respectful of the instructor using the room and they will happily share with you.
There will often be open lab hours on the weekends, but only because your instructor is so generous. Really.
Damage Policy
You are expected to treat all course materials with great respect. Our cadavers were once vital humans, and even
histological slides came from once-living creatures (though often not human). Moreover, replacement/ repair of
cadavers, slides, microscopes, models and special preparations is costly. Rough treatment of course materials will cause
points to be lost and/or study privileges to be revoked.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of an earthquake, distance yourself from glass and high heavy objects and immediately duck and
cover your head. Fight the urge to run out of the classroom…this is one of the WORST things you can do. When the
shaking stops, move slowly and in orderly fashion to the approved evacuation area (Safe Zone 3: The picnic area behind
Health Occupations/Applied Technology.) Do not go down to the parking lot until you have received confirmation that
there is no tsunami hazard. Please take time to consult emergency procedures posted on the CR website.
Campus security can be reached in an emergency at 476-1111. 911 works too.
(Non-emergency? 476-1112)
Important Dates
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September 4, 2015 is the LAST DAY TO DROP this class without a “W” and still receive a refund.
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September 8, 2015 is Census Day.
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September 18, 2015 is the LAST DAY to file for a P/NP option.
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October 30, 2015 is the LAST DAY for a Student Initiated Drop. You will receive a "W". After this date, you
cannot drop the class.
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If you decide to stop attending the course, PLEASE DROP IT. Usually a “W” is better than an “F.”
Other Business
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The CR Nursing Program's "Repeatability Rule": Students must earn a cumulative 2.5 GPA in BIOL 2, BIOL 6,
and BIOL 7 in order to apply to the CR nursing program. If you pass these classes with C's, you will not earn a 2.5
GPA. Additionally, if you pass a class with a C, you cannot retake it at CR to improve your grade. The only way
you can retake a class at CR is if you fail it (with a D or F). Keep this in mind when deciding whether or not to drop
one of these 3 biology courses.
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CR Nursing Program FYI 1: Starting in Spring 2015, the prerequisites for BIOL 7 (Human Physiology) will
include: BIOL 6, CHEM 2 (or 1A), and ENGL 150. You won’t be allowed to register for BIOL 7 unless you’ve
taken AND PASSED the prerequisites. If you think this might affect you, please plan ahead.
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CR Nursing Program FYI 2: Before you can register for BIOL 2 (Micro), you must be taking, OR HAVE
TAKEN, Chemistry. CHEM 2 and CHEM 1A meet this requirement.
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CR Nursing Program FYI 3: While CHEM 2 is required for the previous courses, CHEM 1A will also meet the
requirement. However, you must have taken either high school chemistry OR CHEM 100 if you want to register for
CHEM 1A.
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If you have special needs regarding this course, please let me know as soon as possible so we can make any
necessary arrangements. If you have a verified disability and need accommodation, or suspect you have a disability
and wish to be evaluated for eligibility, you can contact the DSPS office (476-4280) regarding your specific
concerns.
Your Information
Here are some online resources you might want to have on hand to ensure your success as a CR ROCKSTAR! Please be
sure to check your CR email. May instructors communicate with their students through this email address (and the
college definitely assumes you will check this email account).
Canvas login/password: ____________________
Webadvisor login/password: ___________________
CR email/password: ______________________
Google login/password: ______________________
Final Thoughts
Human anatomy is a challenging course. There is a lot of new information. It can be a bit overwhelming, if you aren’t
on top of it. To help you with this challenge, I have compiled a list of suggestions that will help learn the content.
Please keep in mind that this list, while not exhaustive, is also not realistic. In other words, you probably won’t have
time to carry out every single suggestion. So choose from the list of suggestions below and get organized. Identify the
grade you’d like to earn in this class and make a clear plan for the semester that will enable you to meet your goal. Stick
to your plan, maximize your efficiency, and make the most of your time in this course. Anatomy is a difficult course,
but the material is fascinating and easily applicable to your life and the careers you are interested in. The effort you make
toward true understanding will be totally worth it.
Here are a couple resources that might be helpful:
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20 minute video entitled: “Study Smarter, Not Harder: Ten Tips for Studying Physiology”
http://www.screencast.com/t/l8BCXSlH66bH
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4 week long class (FREE) through Coursera: “Learning How to Learn”
https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn/outline
Advice from Riggs
1. Study anatomy every single day. Some suggestions…
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Watch the video lectures and TAKE GOOD NOTES.
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Rewrite your notes within 24 hours of class and answer the EB questions within 24 hours of class.
c.
Explain anatomy topics to your dog, friends, kids, and neighbors.
d.
Make note cards, and carry them around with you, everywhere you go.
e.
Draw lots of pictures and hang them on the fridge.
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Be conscious during video lectures. Make lists of your questions, and bring them to class. When in class,
interact, sit in the front, and holler when you don’t understand something.
3.
Keep detailed notes in your External Brain. This will do nothing but help you during External Brain exams.
4.
Stay ahead of the game. Don’t miss lectures or labs, and utilize all the study aids offered through Canvas.
5.
Form study groups with your classmates, online and in person. Hang out, eat some fun food, and talk anatomy 1-2
times each week.
6.
Practice writing the answers to short essay questions. Have your classmates read your answers and grade them.
Practice being CLEAR, CONCISE, PRECISE and CORRECT.
7.
Make up practice exams based on the External Brain questions. Share them with your classmates!
8.
If the going gets tough, READ your textbook! IT WILL HELP!!! (Especially if you use it to answer tough
questions!) BRING your textbook to class!
9.
And if the going is still tough, buckle down and repeat after me: “I can do anything for 16 weeks.” You CAN do
this class. All you need to do is find the time to make it happen.
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Advice from previous students
In an anonymous survey, I asked current Human Anatomy students to offer advice for future students taking a flipped class
from me. Here are some of their suggestions:
 This class it is not a game; you can't get behind, there is NO time to get behind. Spend as much time as possible learning
the material and if you do this you will pass. It requires dedication and lots of time.
 Read the textbook, engage in discussion, don't miss labs.
 Follow Wendy's advice to the T. Watch videos and prepare prior to class. There is no time to slack off, period!
 Be realistic about how much time you have available to dedicate to this class. It takes a lot of time.
 I would recommend watching the lectures two days beforehand. Also, go over the lab handout the day before the lab and
the morning before the lab. Then I would recommend making the extra lab hours offered if at all possible. I think that is
the most important thing purely based off the sheer amount of information covered in each lab!!!!
 Don't take it- YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT ARE YOU GETTING YOUR SELF IN TO!!! Hahaha!!! I will probably
advise to start watching the lectures on you tube weeks before class actually begins. If you have a job better ask for some
less days because you will need all the time you can to study. Also try your best to make it to lab if Wendy is having
some open lab, this is the time were you get a little one on one time with her and that helps a lot.
 Have your coffee ready!!!!!!
 Ask questions about wording on exams and quizzes. Take your time. Be extremely diligent in your studies. Try not to
have much else going on in your life.
 Listen to lecture and review notes with lab before class, every time.
 Ask questions, even when you think they are silly.
 Do not get behind! Watch every lecture before class. Don't miss any class. Don't freak out too much.
 Attend classes, watch the lecture videos, look up required terms, ask questions and take advantage of time with cadavers.
 Don't take any other classes while taking this class. Especially if you are working too. Don't stress. Draw and label
pictures, don't just printing the pictures online and then label them.
 Flip your content on the weekend before any open labs. Don't show up without getting your stuff done, or you WILL
FAIL!!!! :)
 She is not exaggerating the amount of work in this class. It is not one of those "every teacher wants you to put the most
time in to their class" statements. You really should study 2+ hours a day. I'm not saying I did, I'm saying I should have.
 Be prepared to be confused, don't have a job, kids, dogs, cats, beer, girlfriends/boyfriends, responsibilities, other classes.
Have nothing going on!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to sell your soul to this class.
 Don't miss class. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Do watch lectures. Have questions prepared before class. Do get to
know your classmates and do take advantage of any open lab sessions. Also, do get images from text downloaded onto
usb thumb drive...you will be glad for them! Also, do not fear the cadaver lab...you will learn SO MUCH from them.
 Watch all the lectures and really keep up with studying because its A LOT of content! Also really take advantage of how
flexible and helpful Riggs is.
 Always watch the lecture with the lab notes and add in your own summaries, reminders, abbreviations. Go through the
lab structures with the text before going to lab.
 WATCH THE LECTURES AND LOCATE ALL STRUCTURES BEFORE CLASS.
Onward! This will be fun!
Everything in this syllabus is subject to change…but I’ll let you know if it does!
Biology 6: Human Anatomy (Fall 15)
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Bio 6 Tentative Schedule: RIGGS (F15)
Essential Question: How does the human body get resources to make energy?
Week 4
Week 3
Week 2
Week 1
Date
Lecture - M/W HU112
(8:30-9:30am)
OS
(OpenStax)
M/O
(O'Laughlin)
M 8/24
1
Themes in Anatomy
Ch 1
Ch 1
W 8/26
2
Epithelial tissues
Ch 3.6, 4.1, 4.2
Ch 4
M 8/31
3
Connective tissue, membranes,
integument
Ch 4.1, 4.3, 5
Ch 4, 5
W 9/2
4
Digestive system
Ch 23.1, 23.3-6
Ch 26
M 9/7
E
(Eroschenko)
Laboratory - M/W SC102
(10am-1:10pm or 1:15-4:25pm)
Lab
Quizzes
Anatomical tool box
Quiz 1
Ch 4
Epithelial histology
Quiz 2
Ch 5
CT histology, skin
Quiz 3
Digestive system anatomy
Quiz 4
LABOR DAY
W 9/9
5
Digestive histology
Ch 23.1, 23.3-5
Ch 26
Ch 13-16
Digestive system histology
Quiz 5
M 9/14
6
Respiratory system
Ch 22.1-2
Ch 25
Ch 17
Respiratory anatomy
Quiz 6
W 9/16
OpenBrain Exam 1
Midterm Exam 1
Essential Question: How does the human body move?
Lecture - M/W HU112
(8:30-9:30am)
OS
(OpenStax)
M/O
(O'Laughlin)
M 9/21
7
Cartilage and bone tissue
Ch 6.3, 6.4, 6.6
Ch 4, 6
W 9/23
8
Bone organs
Ch 7, 8
M 9/28
9
Arthrology
E
(Eroschenko)
E
(Eroschen
Cartilage and bone
Quiz 7
Ch 7, 8
Skeletal system
Quiz 8
Ch 9
Ch 9
Joints and movements
Quiz 9
Ch 10, 11
Axial muscles and tissue (OS 11.3)
Quiz 10
W 9/30
10
Muscle tissue
10.1, 10.2,
Ch
10.7, 10.8
Week 7
Ch 7
Laboratory - M/W SC102
(10am-1:10pm or 1:15-4:25pm)
M 10/5
11
Whole muscle behaviors
Ch 11.1
Ch 12
Superior limb muscles (OS 11.5)
Quiz 11
W 10/7
12
Integration: Muscle movements
Ch 11
Ch 12
Inferior limb muscles (OS 11.6)
Quiz 12
8
Week 6
Week 5
Date
M 10/12
Ch 8
OpenBrain Exam 2
Midterm Exam 2
Essential Question: How is action coordinated?
OS
(OpenStax)
M/O
(O'Laughlin)
W 10/14
13
The nervous system
Ch 12.1-3, 13
Ch 14, 16
M 10/19
14
Brain
Ch 13.1-3
W 10/21
15
Nerves
M 10/26
16
W 10/28
M 11/2
Week 11
Week 10
Wk
Lecture - M/W HU112
(8:30-9:30am)
Week 9
Date
E
(Eroschenko)
E
(Eroschen
Nervous histology
Quiz 13
Ch 15
Brain
Quiz 14
Ch 13.4
Ch 15, 16
All nerves (cranial, spinal, peripheral)
Quiz 15
Autonomic nervous system
Ch 15.1
Ch 18
The skull (OS 7)
Quiz 16
17
Sensation
Ch
Special senses
Quiz 17
18
Nervous pathways
Ch 14.3
Nervous pathways
Quiz 18
W 11/4
14.1, 14.2,
11.3 (eye
Ch 19
9
Laboratory - M/W SC102
(10am-1:10pm or 1:15-4:25pm)
Ch 22
Ch 17
OpenBrain Exam 3
Midterm Exam 3
Essential Question: How do organ systems maintain organismal function?
Week 15
Week 14
Week 13
Week 12
Date
Lecture - M/W HU112
(8:30-9:30am)
M 11/9
OS
(OpenStax)
M/O
(O'Laughlin)
Laboratory - M/W SC102
(10am-1:10pm or 1:15-4:25pm)
E
(Eroschen
VETERAN'S DAY
W 11/11
19
Blood and vessels
Ch 18.1, 18.4
Ch 21, 23
M 11/16
20
Heart
Ch 19.1
W 11/18
21
Circulatory system
Ch
M 11/23
22
Urinary system
Ch 25.2-4
Ch 27
19.1, 20.1,
20.5
W 11/25
23
Male reproduction
27.1, 27.3,
Ch
11.4
M 11/30
24
Female reproduction
Ch 27.2-3, 11.4
W 12/2
E
(Eroschenko)
Ch 6, 10
Cardiovascular histology
Quiz 19
Ch 22
Heart
Quiz 20
Ch 23
Vessels
Quiz 21
Ch 18
Urinary anatomy
Quiz 22
Ch 28
Ch 20
Male reproduction
Quiz 23
Ch 28
Ch 21
Female reproduction
Quiz 24
OpenBrain Exam 4
Midterm Exam 4
Comprehensive Final Exam (Time TBD)
***Schedule is subject to change at any moment.***