C.E. King High School
Anatomy & Physiology
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Grading guidelines:
Daily grades: 40%
Major grades: 60%
Supplies:
Pen or pencil
Notebook or binder
Teacher Information
Name: Ms. Whiting
Phone: (281) 727.3500 ext. 3511
Class Location: 262
Conference: 7th Period
Tue/Thur 12:25-1:55 and Fri 1:20-2:05
E-Mail: janicewhiting@sheldonisd.com
Course Description:
This course is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in health care professions or other
science related fields. Anatomy and physiology is a discussion and laboratory based study of the
structures, functions and the interdependence of the processes of the human body. The study will range
from molecules, cells, body systems, processes, and the interdependence of processes to maintain
homeostasis. Dissections of a cat, pig, and pig heart and other appropriate organs will compliment course
work. Anatomy and Physiology is designed to be taken by students after completing 1 year of Biology and
1 year of Chemistry.
Course Learning Objectives
Students who successfully complete Anatomy and Physiology will be competent in the following areas:
 Use scientific methods to conduct investigations actively obtaining and analyzing data with
physical equipment.
 Use critical thinking, scientific reasoning and problem solving to make informed decisions.
 Evaluate the energy needs of the human body and the processes through which these
needs are fulfilled.
 Differentiate the responses of the human body to internal and external forces.
 Examine the body processes that maintain and environmental factors that affect
homeostasis.
 Investigate structure, function, growth, and development of the human body.
 Explore emerging technological advances in science in relationship to the human body.
Student Expectations
I expect you to be responsible for your learning in and outside of class. You should be on time, be present
and on task to class, with discussion, and/or collaborative assignments. Walking in to class at the sound
of the bell is tardy; you should be in your seat and on task when the bell rings. Respect you, classmates,
all adults and procedures of this class at all times. Safety always comes first; ask a question if you are
unsure of how to proceed.
General Classroom Procedures
1. Begin bell work as soon as enter the classroom.
2. Participation is NOT an option!!
3. Appropriate lab behavior (especially during dissections)
4. Turn in assignments to designated class bin.
5. Retrieve work from class file when absent.
6. Rude or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated either toward the teacher or other students.
7. No food or drinks. You may have bottled water in the classroom but not during lab.
8. Use passing period to take care of any personal business. (2 restroom passes per 9 weeks)
9. All students are expected to abide by all school/district policies.
10. Attend all mandatory tutorials. Tutorials are mandatory if you are failing any progress report.
11. Use common sense!! (If I am lecturing, please do not get up and sharpen your pencil!)
Homework Policy:
Homework is supplementary exercise that is assigned to be completed at home and is an extension of the
assignment or concepts that were covered through guided practice in class. Homework is an effective tool
in developing responsibility, study habits, and skills. It is an extension of the learning process and involves
the home in the student’s curriculum.
 Students are expected to complete all homework assignments given.
 Students are expected to review each daily concept every night.
 Students are expected to complete any incomplete in-class assignment the same evening for
homework in addition to supplementary material assigned.
Late Work Policy:
Late work is defined as assignments not turned in on a specified due date. Late work will be accepted with the
following penalty guidelines:
 A 10 point penalty per day for the first three days
 After the third day, a maximum grade of 70 can be assigned
Make Up Work (due to absences)
Students shall be permitted to make up assignments and tests following any absence. All students will receive credit
for satisfactory makeup work after an absence, including excused and unexcused absences.
1. A student will be given as many days as he/she was absent to make up tests and other missed assignments.
2. If a student does not complete the work assigned after the allotted number of days has passed, the late
work policy will go into effect.
3 Students should not be required, on the day of returning to school, to take a quiz or test that was announced
during the student’s absence.
Teachers are required to provide assignments prior to an absence if the absence has been approved by the building
principal. This request must be made by the student at least two days prior to the absence. In the event
assignments are not ready prior to an absence, completion of the make-up work will follow the rules previously stated
in #1 and #2.
Remember: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the make-up work. I may not remind you!
Electronics Policy:
Cell phones are acceptable to use as a resource ONLY when PERMITTED by MS. Whiting. All other
electronics must be put away and out of use at all times. Other electronics includes iPods, iPads,
headphones, portable gaming devices, portable DVD players, and any related products.
2
Academic Integrity, Cheating, and Plagiarism
Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to grade penalties on assignments or tests
and disciplinary penalties in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Academic dishonesty includes cheating
or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an
examination. The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgment
of the classroom teacher or another supervising professional employee, taking into consideration written materials,
observation, or information from students. Plagiarism is the practice of copying words, sentences, images, or
ideas for use in written or oral assessments without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is defined
as the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything that has been determined by the teacher to be an
individual effort. Academic Dishonesty will result in academic and/or behavioral consequences. Students will be
provided an alternate assignment with a maximum score of 70.
Methodology
A combination of lecture, class discussion, presentations, videos, cooperative learning, and problembased learning will be used in this course. Grades will be determined by the satisfactory and timely
completion of assignments. The grade of each assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each
assignment. Below is an overview of topic/ units and major assessments/assignments for this course.
Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change and are an estimate.
Unit/ Topic
Unit 1: Intro to A&P
Unit 2: Integumentary
System
Unit 3: Nervous System
Unit 4: Endocrine
System
Unit 5: Lymphatic &
Immune System
Unit 6: Skeletal System
Unit 7: Muscular System
Unit 8: Blood & Vessels
Unit 9: Heart &
Respiratory System
Unit 10: Respiratory
System
Unit 11: Digestive System
Unit 12: Urinary System
Unit 13: Reproduction,
Embryology, and
Development
Assessments/Assignments
Month/ Timeframe
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
Aug.25 to Sep.15
1st 9 weeks
Sept. 16 to Sept. 24
1st 9 weeks
Sept. 25 to Oct. 20
1st 9 weeks
Oct. 21 to Oct. 29
2nd 9 weeks
Oct. 30 to Nov. 7
2nd 9 weeks
Nov. 10 to Dec. 10
2nd 9 weeks
Jan. 6 to Feb. 3
3rd 9 weeks
Feb. 4 to Feb. 18
3rd 9 weeks
Feb. 19 to Mar. 4
3rd 9 weeks
Mar. 5 to Mar. 24
3rd 9 weeks
Mar. 25 to Apr. 13
4th 9 weeks
Apr. 14 to Apr. 28
4th 9 weeks
Classwork, current event article,
labs, reports, tests, notebooks
April 29 to May 20
4th 9 weeks
3
Reminders
End of 9 wk grading
period (Oct. 17th)
Parent/Teacher
Conference day
(Oct. 27)
Semester Review days
(Dec. 11 & 12)
Semester Exams
(Dec. 15-19)
End of 9 wk grading
period (Dec. 19)
End of 9 wk grading
period (Mar. 13th)
Spring break
(Mar.16-20)
Senior Final Exams
(May 26-29)