Syllabus for BIOL 132-B1 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Course title: Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Credit hours: 4
Instructor: Dennis Leaver
Office hours: By appointment
Course number and section: BIOL 132
Contact hours: 45 Lecture, 30 Lab
email: dleaver@smccme.edu
Course description:
This four-credit lecture/lab course is designed for first-year students preparing for a career in the
medical field. Emphasis will be on anatomical terminology, fundamental biochemistry, and structure and
function of the following components of the human body: cells, tissues, integument, skeleton, joints,
muscles, and nervous system. The laboratory portion of the course complements and reinforces the
lecture through the use of additional resources, focusing on a closer examination of the body’s
components. Students who have not passed a college biology course are strongly encouraged to take
BIOL 100 Biology w/Lab for Non-Majors or BIOL 105 Human Biology before attempting BIOL 132.
Prerequisites: ENGL 050, ENGL 075, MATH 050. Corequisites: ENGL 100.
Required materials, tools, or supplies:
1. Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology textbook, 14th ed., by Shier, Butler, and Lewis, McGraw
Hill, 2016. ISBN 9781258908319 for three piece bundle
2. Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy and Physiology, 14th ed., by Martin, McGraw Hill, 2016.
3. Anatomy and Physiology Revealed 3.0 (access included with textbook purchase).
4. ISBN: 9781258908319 for three piece bundle
Course objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. apply the scientific method of inquiry.
2. understand basic anatomical vocabulary.
3. describe and demonstrate a basic understanding of structure and function as they pertain to the
following topics: major body cavities, relative body positions, body sections, body regions, role of
biochemistry in functioning organisms, structure and function of cells, tissues, integument,
skeletal system and articulations, muscular system, and nervous system.
4. explain how the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems function individually and together.
5. perform the lab experiments/activities safely, using selected supplies and equipment.
Course outline:
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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (Ch 1)
Basic Cell Structure and Biochemistry (Ch 2-4)
Tissues (Ch 5)
Support and Movement (Ch 6, 7, 8, and 9)
Integration and Coordination (Ch 10)
Material is presented through lecture, class and lab activities, anatomy/physiology educational websites,
and other assignments. PowerPoint slides will be incorporated. Constructive participation is required
throughout the semester in lecture and lab. Questions and discussions are encouraged. Do not wait until
something becomes a problem to get help; by then it’s usually too late.
Course Policies:
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No food or drink is permitted in the lab.
Students are responsible for all material covered. Students are expected to do their own work
and cheating of any kind will result in a failing grade for this course.
Specific policies of this course follow those stated in the SMCC Students’ Handbook. Students
are expected to become familiar with these policies prior to beginning this course.
THERE ARE NO MAKEUPS FOR EXAMS or QUIZZES!! You must be present on the scheduled day to
take exams and quizzes; otherwise a “0” will be given.
Attendance may be taken to help track your progress in class. Three (3) absences will result in a
reduction of one-half letter grade; four (4) absences will reduce the grade by another one-half
letter grade, etc.
Students are expected to attend all laboratories, participate in all lab exercises, and read the
material BEFORE attending each session.
During exams, all cell phones MUST be silenced and put away.
Student evaluation and grading:
Final course grade will be based on the following: a lecture portion and lab portion.
Lecture: In addition to the successful completion of four equally weighted lecture exams and a final
exam, the student is responsible for reading in the textbook. The lowest exam grade will be dropped,
averaging the best four exams. There are no make-up exams. If you miss a lecture exam, you will be
given a “0” for that exam.
Laboratory: Grading for the course will be based on four lab quizzes and two lab practicals. Lab
practical grades are worth two quiz grades. There will be no make-up provided for practicals or quizzes.
If you miss a quiz or lab practical, you will receive a “0”. Part of your final grade for the course will be
based on your best six out of eight quiz grades. For example, you may drop your two lowest quiz grades
or one lab practical grade. Your lab grade is based on the average of your best six out of eight quiz
grades, as one lab practical grade will count as two quiz grades:
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Lecture Grade is your best four out of five exam grades = 75% of your final course grade
Lab Grade is your best six out of eight quiz grades = 20% of your final course grade
Anatomy & Physiology Revealed 3.0 assignments, your 10 best scores = 5% of your final
course grade
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Grading scale:
100-93 = A
92-90 = A89-87 = B+
86-83 = B
82-80 = B79-77 = C+
76-73 = C
72-70 = C69-67 = D+
66-63 = D
Below 63 = F
End-of-course evaluation (online):
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attended at SMCC. Evaluations are submitted online and can be accessed through the student portal site.
Students can access the course evaluation report beginning two weeks before the end of classes. The
deadline for submission of evaluations occurs 24 hours after the last day of classes each semester.
Instructors will announce when the online course evaluation is available.
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Per Page Costs
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