BSCI 201 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
FALL Semester, 2013
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a two-part course, BSCI 201 part I and
BSCI 202 part II, taught by two different instructors. BSCI 201 part I puts
emphasis on mastering the language of anatomy and understanding the basis
concept in physiology. The learning experience will include some organ
dissections during laboratory exercises to emphasize the “Anatomy”
portion in the course title (note: dissections are not part of the learning experience
in BSCI 202, so take full advantage of this opportunity in BSCI 201).
LECTURE SYLLABUS
The prerequisite for BSCI 201 is BSCI 105 or its equivalent.
Attendance:
Lecture - Attendance is strongly recommended, since the education experience obtained
in lecture, which often includes visual aid presentations, cannot be obtained at any other
place or time. Students will be held responsible for all information (including
announcements related to assignments or schedule changes) presented in class.
Attendance in lecture is therefore highly recommended
Laboratory - The laboratory experience, which includes presentations and demonstrations
by the instructor and the student use of equipment and supplies, is considered to be an
integral part of the course. Attendance in laboratory is therefore mandatory. Your
teaching assistant will keep a record of your attendance in lab.
Examinations:
Lecture - Lecture exams will consist of multiple choice, matching, fill in the blanks, and
completion. The questions will be derived from lecture presentation.
Review sheets will be provided prior to each lecture exam.
Grading of Examinations
The lecture and laboratory portions of this course will be operated in a closely
coordinated fashion. Lecture will count 50% of the final grade and lab will count the
other 50% of the final grade. Out of 1000 total points for the course, 500 will therefore
come from lecture exams, the first three lecture exams will be worth 120 points each and
the final lecture exam will be worth 140 points. The final exam will NOT be a
cumulative exam.
Laboratory - The laboratory portion of the course will comprise the remaining 500
points of the course grade out of the 1000 total points:
There will be three lab practical exams each worth 100 points – total points of 300
There will be seven summary sheets each worth 20 points – total points of 140
Each summary sheet will be completed by students at home and turned
in to the TAs at the beginning of the next lab period. Students should
use all resources at their disposal to answer the questions on the summary sheets;
students should work INDEPENDENTLY on the summary sheets. Sharing of answers
will constitute cheating and will be referred to the Honor Council in accordance with
institutional policy for prosecution.
Intentionally copying directly from articles constitutes PLAGIARISM,
which is tantamount to cheating, and will be referred to the Honor Council
for prosecution.
There will be seven quizzes (given at the beginning of the lab period) each
worth 10 points, student will have the option of dropping their lowest quiz
score – total quiz points of 60. NOTE: the lowest quiz score will be from all
quizzes actually taken; you cannot drop a quiz score that was not taken.
If you arrive late to your lab section, you will not be allowed to take the
quiz, or make up the quiz at a later time. Hence, students will forfeit the
10 points, and a score of zero will be recorded ( this will not be dropped
as your lowest quiz score) Absence from your lab section without
documentation will result in a 5% deduction in your total lab score for
each absence.
Final grades will be determined by the following scale, based on your total
points out of 1000. This scale may be modified at the sole discretion of the
instructor.
A+: 970-1000
A: 940 – 969.99
A-: 900-939.99
B+: 870-899.99
B: 840-869.99
B-: 800-839.99
C+: 770-799.99
C: 740-769.99
C-: 700-739.99
D+: 670-699.99
D: 640-669.99
D-: 600-639.99
F: below 600
Procedure for returning exams to students:
Lecture
Lecture exams will be returned to students in lab by their laboratory Teaching Assistants.
Keys to the exams will be available in the laboratory when exams are returned to
students. Each student will check his or her paper with the key and go over any questions
on grading with the teaching assistant. If a student would like to discuss any questions or
request a re-grade, the student should leave the exam with the TA who will subsequently
hand the exam over to Dr. Opoku. The student will make an appointment with Dr.
Opoku to discuss the exam.
When the student leaves the lab with the exam, the score is permanent.
Laboratory
The lab practical exams will be returned to students by the TAs. Any questions on
grading must be answered before leaving the laboratory, at which time the grade is
permanent.
Make-up exams - Lecture:
Make-up lecture exams will be given only for students who have a University or medical
documentation, as judged by Dr. Opoku.
All lecture make-up exams will be given at the end of the semester.
A grade of zero will be given for lecture exams that are not taken or
made-up.
Make up exams – Lab Practical Exams
If a student should miss a lab practical exam, the student should immediately
contact both Dr. Opoku and the teaching assistant via email explaining their
absence from the lab practical exam – documentation will be required. In the
event they are unable to obtain documentation in time, they should obtain
permission from Dr. Opoku via email to take the exam in another lab section
that week. However, students must bring in documentation clearly indicating
why student missed her/his lab section in order to get their exam back and
their grade recorded. Practical make-up exams are only given to students who
could not attend another lab during the practical exam week due to
circumstances beyond their control as judged by Dr. Opoku, or as stipulated
in the documentation explaining their absence. Practical make-up exams
when warranted, will be given at the end of the semester.
A grade of zero will be given for practical exams that are not taken or
made-up.
Special Help
Individual help is available from Dr. Opoku and from the teaching assistants
during their office hours. In addition, students are encouraged to attend GSS
(Guided Study Sessions) where the GSS leader will discuss the subject
material and answer questions.
Academic Honesty
The University policy on academic honesty will be in effect. Cheating is
highly discouraged in this course and any incidence will be reported to
the Honor Council for prosecution.
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BSCI 201- HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
FALL Semester, 2013
LECTURE SCHEDULE
Lecturer:
Lectures:
Office:
E-mail:
Dr. Justicia Opoku
M W F 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. in 1101 BRB (Bioscience Bldg.)
2236 BPS (Biology/Psychology Bldg.), Phone: 301- 405-6908
jopoku@umd.edu
Office Hours: M W 1p.m. – 3p.m (or by appointment)
Text book: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn, NINTH Edition, 2012
Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co.
DATE
SEPT.
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TOPIC
RECOMMENDED READING
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Chapter 1
Fundamental Concepts; Levels
of Structural Organization
Chapter 1
9
Chemical Composition of Cells
Chapter 2
11
Chemical Composition of Cells
Chapter 2
13
Cell Structure/function – The Plasma
Chapter 3
6
4
(cell) Membrane
16
Plasma Membrane - Transport
Mechanisms
Chapter 3
18
Cell Structure/function -The Cytoplasm
Chapter 3
20
Cell Structure/function - The Cytoplasm
Chapter 3
23
Cell Structure /function - The nucleus
Chapter 3
25
Cell Structure/function - The nucleus
Chapter 3
27
The Cell Cycle
Chapter 3
30
LECTURE EXAM I
OCT.
2
Tissues: Membranous Epithelia
Chapter 4
4
Tissues: Glandular Epithelia
Chapter 4
7
Tissues: Connective
Chapter 4
9
Tissues: Connective
Chapter 4
11
Membranes as simple organs
Chapter 4
14
Tissues; Muscle
Chapter 4
16
Tissues; Nerve
Chapter 4
18
The Integumentary System
Chapter 5
21
The Integumentary System
Chapter 5
23
The Skeletal System
Chapter 6
25
LECTURE EXAM II
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28
The Skeletal System
Chapter 6
30
Articulations
Chapter 8
NOV.
1
Articulations
Chapter 8
4
The Muscular System
Chapter 9
6
The Muscular System
Chapter 9
8
The Muscular System
Chapter 9
11
The Nervous System; Neurons
Chapter 12
13
The Nervous System; CNS
Chapter 12
15
The Nervous System; CNS
Chapter 12
18
The Nervous System; PNS,
The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapters 13 and 14
20
Sensory Systems; Characteristics
Chapter 16
22
Sensory Systems; Vision
Chapter 16
25
LECTURE EXAM III
27
Sensory Systems; Vision
29
THANKSGIVING RECESS
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Chapter 16
DEC.
2
Sensory Systems; Hearing
Chapter 16
4
Sensory Systems; Hearing
Chapter 16
6
Sensory Systems; Olfaction
Chapter 16
9
Sensory Systems; Gustation
Chapter 16
11
Endocrine System; General
Characteristics
Chapter 17
13
Mechanisms of Hormone Action and Hormone Interactions
This schedule of topics and exams is tentative and therefore subject to change at the sole
discretion of the instructor.
FINAL EXAM:
FINAL EXAM: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
8:00am-10:00am
in Room 1101 BRB (Bioscience Building Lecture Hall), as scheduled on the Standard Final
Exam Table posted on Testudo.umd.edu
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