MassBay Community College
Anatomy & Physiology BI 217-073(L)
Wednesday 7:05 – 9:45 p.m. Room 401 (Lecture)
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Room 413 (Lab)
Instructor: Michael Wolchonok MD
Contact: 781-953-6844
http://www.wolchonok.com
Office Hours: Before/After class
mwolchonok@massbay.edu
https://app.tophat.com/e/037136
Text: http://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/anatomy-and-physiology/resources
Sapling Learning: http://bit.ly/saplinginstructions
Concept Coach: neighbor exploration
Lab Manual: None
Course Description: This course is the second half of an intensive two semester
sequence designed to integrate the study of the structure and function of the human body.
Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, and reproductive systems. Related laboratory experiments will be
performed by the students.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: BI 115
The course is designed to be a combination lecture/laboratory experience.
Method of Evaluation: The student will have the opportunity to earn their grade by:
2 Exams…………………………....20% of Final Grade
Quizzes………………………….....10%
2 Lab Exams……………………….10%
Homework/Lab Assignments……...10%
Student presentation…………… …20%
Final Exam (Cumulative)……….…20%
Student Participation……………….10%
Extra credit paper…………………up to 5 additional points added to Final grade
* Attendance will be taken into consideration of your Final Grade. There are only 10
weeks of classes – we meet only 17 times for class. If you miss more than Five classes
you will receive a 5% deduction of your final grade. If you have perfect attendance and
are borderline between a C- and a C+, the higher grade may be yours. If you have a
legitimate excuse for not attending class, that will not count against you.
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Quizzes are random and unannounced. Being we have class once/week the odds
of having a quiz are in your favor. There are NO make-ups for missed quizzes.
Make up examinations will be arranged only for unusual circumstances and
with prior permission. If you know ahead of time that you will be missing a
scheduled exam, you need to let Dr. Mike know prior to the exam, even if it is
on the day of the scheduled exam.
If you do not let me know, you can’t make up the exam.
* Cheating/ Plagarism NO!!!
If caught, you will receive a “0” for that assignment.
Collaborating with other students is part of learning and will be tolerated on certain
assignments - you must also do your own work. Anyone caught cheating will receive a
zero on the assignment/exam/quiz etc. The student will be disciplined as per the
“Violations of Code of Academic Honesty” in the student Handbook.
* Syllabus subject to change.
Do not hesitate getting in touch with me for any reason.
Goals “I” will achieve by successfully completing this course:
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Scientific Understanding
Professional Preparation
Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking
Written/Oral Communication
Ideally, at the completion of the course, “I” will have a greater appreciation for the
unique design and workings of the human body and will:
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Relate concepts regarding anatomical parts and how these parts work
physiologically as organ systems.
Develop an understanding of the physiological nature how the body functions.
Develop oral and written communication skills through class participation,
exercises in problem solving, written lab reports, projects and assignments
emphasizing clear thinking and grammatically correct writing and spelling.
DATE
1/20
LAB_________________________________ CLASS _______________
Introduction
How we operate
Endocrine System
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Endocrine Lab
Endocrine System cont.
Is it Stress?
BLOOD
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Bloody Lab
Heart Anatomy
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Heart Anatomy
Heart Physiology
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Heart Lab – Dissection
Heart Physiology
Blood vessels Circulatory pathways
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Exam I
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Lab Exam
Lymphatic System
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Lymphatic system
Respiratory System
Immune system
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Respiratory System Physio
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Digestive System
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Digestive System
Digestive System
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Fluid and Electrolytes
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EXAM II
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Urinary Lab
Urinary System
Reproduce on your own
YOU MUST HAND IN YOUR ONE PAGE SUMMARY TODAY TO ME
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5/11
FINAL LAB EXAM
FINAL EXAM
Student Presentations