East Ridge High School
Instructor: Laura Bushwitz
bushwitzl@lake.k12.fl.us
352 242 2080 ext 2630
Room 4-209
Anatomy Physiology Syllabus
Book: Human Anatomy and Physiology; Marieb and Hoehn, 8th edition
Notebook: Students are expected to keep an Anatomy and physiology notebook. This
notebook should contain, at minimum, the following: class rules, lab safety rules,
instructor provided notes, class notes (Cornell Notes), assignments, etc.
Attendance: Refer to ERHS SCC for attendance policies. Students are required to
complete ALL assignments, tests, labs, etc. even if they are absent. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure any and all assignments are completed on time. Due to the
nature of the course content and relevant activities, it is possible that students will not be
able to make up certain activities if they are absent. It is in your best interest to insure you
do not miss anatomy/physiology class.
Daily Procedures: Common Board Configuration including: Bellwork, Agenda
(classwork), and homework (all assignments long term and short term) will be posted on
the board daily. Daily procedures will also be posted on esembler daily as well as
inetteacher.com
Bellwork = work/assignments that will be done at the beginning of class while
role is being taken. This may consist of:
Quote of the day
FCIM objectives/questions
Daily vocabulary puzzles
Agenda (Classwork) = what material, content, activities, etc. the class will be
doing each day.
Homework (assignments) = This will include any assignments students need to
complete outside the classroom (long term assignments will include dues dates).
This will also include estimated test dates for current content being covered and
location of any additional reference materials that may be needed.
GRADES: Grades will be updated on esembler on a regular basis. The student is
responsible for keeping informed of the status of his/her grade.
Points will come from a variety of the following:
Assignments: Check the board/website daily for assignments. It is the student’s
responsibility to find out what the assignments are and when they are due.
Assignments will be weighted as 25% of your grade.
Quizzes: Pop quizzes will be given at the instructor’s discretion. You may expect
pop quizzes on a regular basis. Because of the importance of terminology, you
can expect a terminology quiz daily (with the exception of test/exam days).
Quizzes will be weighted as 25% of your grade.
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East Ridge High School
Instructor: Laura Bushwitz
bushwitzl@lake.k12.fl.us
352 242 2080 ext 2630
Room 4-209
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Tests: Tests will be given periodically and generally at the end of each
unit/system. You can expect a test every week (in some cases >1 test a week). If
you are absent on test day, you will have 2 days to make up the missed test. You
must schedule the date and time for your make up test with the instructor. Make
up tests will cover the same material, however, they will not necessarily be the
same format as the test given to students in class on the original test day. Tests
not made up within 2 days of a return from absence will receive a grade of 0.
Tests will be weighted as 50% of your grade.
A mid-term exam and final exam will also be given. Your mid-term exam
grade will count for 25% of your total mid-term grade. Your final exam will
count for 25% of your final grade.
Labs: Labs are extremely important to the anatomy portion of
anatomy/physiology class. We will generally be active in lab on a daily basis.
Labs assignments will be given and their grades will be weighted as such. You
will have an extensive lab practical at midterm and at the end of the term.
Lab time is NOT play time. Any student violating lab rules at any time will
automatically be given 0 points for the lab, will receive a citation and will not be
allowed to make up the lab. Students with inappropriate dress on lab days will not
be allowed to participate. It is assumed students have chosen to take
anatomy/physiology class because of a high level of interest in the content.
Students not coming to class prepared to participate in lab activities associated
with the class will be recommended for schedule changes. You must successfully
complete a laboratory safety test and have lab safety rules signed before you will
be allowed to participate in any laboratory activities.
Current Events: Students are required to keep a current events notebook. The
notebook must contain reflection/summaries from current periodicals. The
notebook must contain no les than 20 articles. Your articles of choice may be
from any source, however, the article must be current and pertain to the biological
sciences, preferably health and medicine. Resources are available to you in the
classroom. Your Current Events notebook will be collected and graded at the end
of the term. It must be in notebook form with your article on one side and the
reflection clearly visible, at the same time, on the other side. Several examples
are available for your review in the classroom. The reflection/summaries MUST
INCLUDE:
A brief summary of the content
The pros and cons regarding the content
YOUR opinion and why you hold that opinion
Each student may also be required to research and present one of their articles to
the class for discussion.
Rev January 2012
East Ridge High School
Instructor: Laura Bushwitz
bushwitzl@lake.k12.fl.us
352 242 2080 ext 2630
Room 4-209
Research Paper:You will be assigned at least one research paper during this
term. This will require access to a computer/typewriter. You may also wish to
have internet access for the purpose of gathering research information. Class time
may or may not be spent at the media center for this project. It is the students
responsibility to fill out the appropriate paper work (available at the media center)
to allow computer access on campus. Detailed requirements for research papers
will be given at a later date. This research paper will require students to
accurately document sources. Reaearch papers will be submitted electronically to
the instructor and to blackboardlearn for plagiarism check.
NOTE: As blackboardlearn and publisher associated websites become available, we
will increasingly move towards paperless communication. This will include some
testing and assignments. If you are completely void of computer access you must
insure you arrange your schedule to complete any ‘outside of class’ tasks by
utilizing on campus resources. Be aware of this need and manage your time
accordingly.
Course Outline
Introduction: Syllabus, rules, books…..business ‘stuff’
Anatomical position s/directions, terminology
Tissues
Integumentary system
Muscular system
Skeletal system
Digestive system
Excretory (urinary) system
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Immune (lymphatic) system
Endocrine system
Reproductive system
Nervous system/sensory
This course outline is subject to revision and does not necessarily follow the format
outlined by your textbook. Reading assignments will be assigned when appropriate to the
content being covered. Instructor notes will be available on the website for each subject
area to be covered. Take good notes!!! The course will consist of a combination of
lectures, cooperative group work, activities and labs. Labs will be conducted when the
instructor feels the class has sufficient background knowledge to conduct lab in a safe
and meaningful manner.
Rev January 2012