PsTL 1135: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Fall 2014
Lecture: STSS 330
M and W 1 - 215
4 Credits
Lab: Appleby Hall 311
Check schedule for lab times
Instructor Information
Dr. Murray Jensen, Instructor of Record
H.T. Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor
Associate Professor
Office: 249A Burton Hall
Office Hours: By appointment
Email: msjensen@umn.edu
Dr. Katherine Phillips, Lab Coordinator & Safety Officer
Email: phil8620@umn.edu.
Moodle Site: https://ay14.moodle.umn.edu/course/view.php?id=4808
Brief Description of the Course
PsTL 1135, Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, is a freshman-level,
biological science with lab course which meets in two different settings: 1) the whole
class (about 100 students) meets in an active learning room (featuring round tables)
where they engage in cooperative group activities that require inquiry and problemsolving skills; and 2) small groups of students (no more than 14) meet in a teaching
laboratory where they dissect eyes, brains, hearts, etc. and participate in many other
hands-on activities. The course is organized around body systems (e.g., skeletal system,
nervous system) and focuses on many common diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and
atherosclerosis.
Credit Information
PsTL 1135 is a freshman-level, introduction to human anatomy and physiology.
PsTL 1135 does satisfy the U of M CLE graduation requirements for biological science with lab.
PsTL 1135 is not the first semester of a two-semester anatomy and physiology course.
PsTL 1135 is not a substitute for higher-level (3000 level) anatomy or physiology courses.
Required Texts
Martini, F., Ober, W., Bartholomew, E., and Nath, J. (2012). Visual Essentials of
Anatomy & Physiology. 1st Ed. Pearson / Benjamin Cummings
Phillips & Somdahl, C. Lab Manual for PsTL 1135 [Available at U of M bookstore]
Jensen – Homework and Handouts for PsTL 1135 Lecture Sections
[Available at U of M bookstore]
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PsTL 1135 Laboratory Information
Lab grade and attendance requirements: Your lab grade will be a percentage of total
points that you have accumulated in the lab portion of the course. Your lab grade will
represent about 30% of your overall course grade. You must complete the lab
requirements to receive a passing grade for PsTL 1135. If you miss lab twice during
the semester, then you can still past the class. However, if you miss lab three times, you
will fail the course– regardless of your performance on exams, quizzes, etc. Do not
even think of missing lab!
Important Note: If you “fail the lab” in terms of not scoring enough points to “pass the
lab,” then your overall class grade will be dropped by one full grade. Do not fail the lab.
Repeat: If you are absent for three labs, you will automatically fail the entire course. Do
not miss lab!
Joining the class after the first week and lab attendance: If you enroll in PsTL 1135
after the first week of lab, you have “missed” one lab, or maybe even two labs. Check
with Katherine Phillips for details.
A separate PsTL 1135 Laboratory Syllabus will be distributed to all students on the first
day of lab.
Course Grading / Points
Lecture Exams 1 and 2 (150 points) (drop lowest)
Lecture Exam 3 (must take this exam)
Final On-Line Exam (Moodle) / Class Activity
Coop Quizzes / Homework/ Etc.
Lab Grade
Course Grades
Percent of Points
92-100%
90-91%
88-89%
82-87%
80-81%
78-79%
65-77%
63-64%
60-62%
56-59%
55% and below
Letter Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
Points for GPA
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.00
S-N Grading
S 63% & above
N 62% & below
Incompletes
2
150 points
150 points
25 points
150 points (estimate)
200 points
650 Total Points (estimate)
You must make arrangements to receive an Incomplete (I). Arrangements must be
made prior to the Final Exam. Never assume that you can get an I in any course – you
must talk to the instructor.
Important Course & Schedule Notes
Specific reading assignments for each chapter of the textbook can be found in the
chapter study guides which will be posted on the Moodle site.
The “PsTL 1135 Lab Syllabus,” distributed during the first lab session, will contain
specific assignment and test information for the dissection lab.
PsTL 1135 Make-Up Policy
There are no make-ups for either missed exams or missed “15-point” assignments. However!
1. Murray will drop the lower of the two mid-term exam scores.
2. Murray will drop the lowest of your homework assignment scores.
3. Murray will drop the lowest of the 15- point coop quiz scores.
4. Under exceptional circumstances Murray will provide a “make-up” for a missed
exam. The make-up exam will either be an essay or oral exam.
5. Check your lab syllabus for details on make-ups in the lab.
Walking in late to exams
Please try your best to show up on time for exams. However, if you are late and one person in
the class has already handed-in his/her exam, then you will be given an essay exam.
Course Evaluation Methods & Required Assignments
Lecture Exams
Students must complete one of first two exams, and all students must take the third exam
to pass the class. Exams 1, 2, and 3 are 100 questions/150 points (drop the lower of the
first two exams). Lecture exam format is multiple choices. Sample exam questions can
be found at the end of this syllabus.
15-Point Cooperative Quizzes
Weekly “Wednesday quizzes” have two parts: an individual quiz and a group quiz.
Students must take both the individual and cooperative (group) portions of the quiz to
receive full credit for the quiz. Quizzes will typically have between 15 and 20 questions,
but all quizzes will be worth 15 points. We will drop your one lowest cooperative quiz
score.
There are two parts to a cooperative quiz. First, you take an individual quiz using one
answer sheet. Answers are turned-in prior to the next part. Second, you are placed into
groups where you re-take the same quiz, but now you discuss answers with your group
members and complete one answer sheet per group. Students must take both the
individual and cooperative portions of the quiz to receive full credit (15 points) for the
quiz. For example, if you take only the individual portion you will receive only half of the
quiz credit (a maximum of 7.5 points).
Key: Cooperative quizzes are not so much testing activities as they are learning
activities. The intent of cooperative quizzes is to help you learn the concepts of anatomy
and physiology and thus perform well on large lecture exams. For more information on
cooperative quizzes: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/tutorials/coopquizzes/
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No make-ups for cooperative quizzes: The goal of all quizzes is to help you prepare
for lecture exams.
Groups: Murray or a Teaching Assistant will assign groups for the cooperative quizzes.
Groups will be shuffled after each exam.
POGIL / In Class Worksheets
POGIL worksheets are completed during class time and will sometimes be collected,
graded (5 point maximum per worksheet) and returned quickly (hopefully, during regular
class time). You will need the POGIL worksheets to prepare for quizzes and exams.
Homework. Homework will be collected only during the first two-thirds of the class (up
to Test 2). Each homework assignment will be worth only 5 points. Course TAs will
“grade” homework for completeness, and will check accuracy on one or two questions.
Most all students will score a 5 or 4 if they turn in homework on time. TAs will try to
record grades and return homework during the same class period. Key: you’ll use the
homework to prepare for quizzes and exams.
Homework complete, accurate, and on time = 5 points
Homework complete and on time, but lacking accuracy = 4 or 3 points
Homework one day late (example, due Monday, but turned in Wednesday) = 2 points
Homework over one day late will NOT be accepted.
Homework will only be collected / required for the first two-thirds of the course.
We will drop your one-lowest homework score.
Check Moodle for due dates and more specific information on homework.
Extra Credit During Regular Class Time
On many days, Murray will hand out “extra credit cards” to students who ask good
questions / answer difficult questions / and in general “do good things.” These cards
are worth one point and that point will be added to the next cooperative quiz.
Students are required to “turn in” the extra credit cards to the TAs during the time of the
cooperative quiz.
The Bump and the Double Bump
The Bump:
At the end of the semester, Murray will add 1% worth of points to all students who have
completed some easy surveys (details in class). He will then use Microsoft Excel’s
“rounding” function to determine the percentages for a final grade. (What grade do
students get if they have 79.5%? Check it out!)
Students who have any “academic dishonesty” events will not receive a final bump in
their grades even if they complete the surveys.
The Double Bump:
At the end of the semester Murray will ask for notes / letters recommending students for
a double bump. The double bump is given only to students who have gone above and
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beyond in terms of helping others do well in the course – have shown leadership,
teaching skills, and generally, doing good work with other students. Letters have to
recommend another student –not yourself. More details will be provided in class.
Is this class difficult?
The most difficult component of PsTL 1135 is the lecture exams. On all lecture
exams 20% of the questions will be at the knowledge and comprehension level of
Bloom’s taxonomy (i.e., easy questions), approximately 60% will be application and
analysis levels (i.e., moderate questions), and the last 20% will be at the synthesis and
evaluation levels (i.e., difficult questions).
Bloom’s Taxonomy of Questions (Easy to Difficult)
Knowledge: define, label, list, name, recognize, recall, repeat, etc.
Comprehension: classify, describe, explain, identify, locate, recognize, report, restate, etc.
Application: apply, demonstrate, employ, illustrate, interpret, solve, use, etc.
Analysis: analyze, compare, contrast, criticize, discriminate, distinguish, examine, etc.
Synthesis: arrange, assemble, collect, compose, construct, create, design, develop, formulate,
manage, organize, plan, prepare, propose, set up, write, etc.
Evaluation: appraise, assess, defend, judge, predict, support, value, evaluate, etc.
Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL)
In the lecture setting, students will engage in POGIL activities. POGIL activities require
students to work in small groups (3 students / group) and work on activities that involve three
types of questions:
Direct Questions: questions that are simple and require minimal thought.
Convergent Questions: questions that require critical thinking, but should result in
one correct, or best, answer.
Divergent Questions: questions that require groups to brainstorm ideas, and will
result in a list of possible answers that each have strengths and weaknesses.
While in the lecture, we’ll try to engage in one or two POGIL activities per week.
PsTL 1135 Objectives and the University of Minnesota’s Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Process Skills
Content Skills
After completing this course, students should:
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identify, define, and begin to solve problems
in human anatomy and physiology that impact
you, your country, and the world (met by your
participation in group problem solving activities
and participating in cooperative group quizzes);
locate and critically evaluate the veracity of
resources that can help you identify, define,
and begin to solve biologically related problems
and to answer questions you have about
biological science (met by your completion of
lab reports, participation in cooperative group
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After completing this course,
students should:

have an understanding of
basic chemistry as it applies
to the human body, including
the major types of bonds, pH,
inorganic versus organic
molecules, and the major
groups of Biologically
Important Molecules (BIMs);

be able to describe the major
components of a eukaryotic
cell, understand the various
modes of cell transport, and
be able to describe the
processes of cell division
(mitosis and meiosis);
quizzes, and the completion of a course
project);
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use the major principles and concepts you
studied in this course to help identify, define,
and begin to solve biologically related problems
and to answer questions you have about
biological science (met by answering questions
in the student study guide, participating in group
problem-solving sessions, preparing for exams,
writing laboratory reports, and completing the
course project);
understand and describe the role of
creativity, innovation, discovery, and
expression in the tradition-rich discipline of
human anatomy and physiology (met by
designing and carrying out laboratory
experiments, completing laboratory reports, and
completing the course project); and
effectively interpret and communicate
meaning from a complex data set and organize
it so that someone else can interpret meaning
(met by carrying out laboratory experiments,
laboratory reports, and completing POGIL
activities).
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be able to identify the major
systems in the body and
name their organs and organ
parts;

have a working knowledge of
the basic physiological
processes of each system,
and how each contributes to
homeostasis;

be able to distinguish
between what is macroscopic
and what is microscopic, and
between “parts” and
“processes;”

when presented with a new
situation requiring knowledge
of anatomy and physiology,
be able to determine what
information is needed, supply
or find it, and apply it.
The learning outcomes above contribute to the development of four University of Minnesota
Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes (#1, 2, 5 and 6 from
http://academic.umn.edu/provost/teaching/cesl_loutcomes.html).
Where can you find information?
The foundation of the course curriculum will be the textbook (Essentials of Human
Anatomy and Physiology) but it will be supplemented through extensive use of a student
study guide, lab packet, and use of Internet materials such as “The Mayo Clinic’s Guide
to Health and Disease” (www.mayoclinic.com/). Curriculum materials will be also located
on the course Moodle website; for example, course PowerPoint files, data sets for
problem-solving activities, printed lab materials, etc.
Important note on plagiarism in the lab: While in the lab, you will often “share data”
with the entire class (e.g., post it to the board) when conducting lab exercises, and this is
not plagiarism. However, in no way can you ever share text from your lab reports /
assignments (such as your description of the lab procedures, discussion and
conclusions, etc.) with anybody in any of the lab sections. NEVER let another student
copy text that you turn in for grading – in that case both individuals are guilty of
plagiarism and will be written up to the U of M Board of Academic Misconduct and
appropriate consequences will be implemented. Please talk to your lab TA or Katherine
Phillips if you have questions about plagiarism. Contact the Office of Student Conduct
and Academic Integrity for more information: http://www1.umn.edu/oscai/
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Course Polices
Student Conduct:
The University of Minnesota Student Conduct Code governs all activities at the
University, including this course. Students who engage in behavior that disrupts the
learning environment for others are subject to disciplinary action. This includes any
behavior that interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach or student learning. The
classroom extends to any setting where a student is engaged in work toward academic
credit or satisfaction of program-based requirements or related activities. As a student at
the University you are expected adhere to the Student Conduct Code:
http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.html.
Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom:
Using personal electronic devices in the classroom can hinder instruction and learning,
not only for the student using the device but also for other students in the class. To this
end, the University establishes the right of each faculty member to determine if and how
personal electronic devices are allowed to be used in the classroom. For complete
information, please reference:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSROOMPED.html.
Scholastic Dishonesty:
Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations;
engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using
test materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of
academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or
to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering,
forging, or misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data,
research procedures, or data analysis. If it is determined that a student has cheated, he
or she may be given an "F" or an "N" for the course. The Office for Student Conduct and
Academic Integrity has a list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to scholastic
dishonesty: http://www1.umn.edu/oscai/integrity/student/index.html. If you have
additional questions, please clarify with your instructor for the course.
Disability Accommodations:
The University is committed to providing quality education to all students regardless of
ability. Determining appropriate disability accommodations is a collaborative process.
You as a student must register with Disability Services and provide documentation of
your disability. The course instructor must provide information regarding a course's
content, methods, and essential components. The combination of this information will be
used by Disability Services to determine appropriate accommodations for a particular
student in a particular course. For more information, please reference Disability
Services: http://ds.umn.edu/student-services.html.
Mental Health and Stress Management:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning,
such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, difficulty
concentrating and/or lack of motivation. Mental health concerns or stressful events may
lead to diminished academic performance. University of Minnesota services are
available to assist you. Information about the confidential mental health services
available on campus is available at the Student Mental Health Website:
http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu.
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Harassment:
The University of Minnesota is committed to providing a safe climate for all students,
faculty, and staff. All persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age,
marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Reports of harassment are taken seriously, and there are individuals and offices
available for help. Contact the Department Chair, 206 Burton Hall, 626-8705, or the
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 274 McNamara Alumni Center, 6249547.
University Grading Standards:
A - achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course
requirements.
B - achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course
requirements.
C - achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.
D - achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course
requirements.
S - achievement that is satisfactory, which is equivalent to a C- or better.
F (or N) - Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1)
completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not
completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the
student would be awarded an I (see below).
I - (Incomplete) An “I” will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to
extraordinary circumstances, a student has successfully completed a substantial portion
of course work with a passing grade, but was prevented from completing all course work
on time. An Incomplete requires a written agreement between the instructor and the
student.
Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences:
Students will not be penalized for absence during the semester due to unavoidable or
legitimate circumstances. Such circumstances include verified illness, participation in
intercollegiate athletic events, subpoenas, jury duty, military service, bereavement, and
religious observances. Such circumstances do not include voting in local, state, or
national elections. For complete information, please see:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html.
Appropriate Student Use of Class Notes and Course Materials:
Taking notes is a means of recording information but more importantly of personally
absorbing and integrating the educational experience. However, broadly disseminating
class notes beyond the classroom community or accepting compensation for taking and
distributing classroom notes undermines instructor interests in their intellectual work
product while not substantially furthering instructor and student interests in effective
learning. Such actions violate shared norms and standards of the academic community.
For additional information, please see:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSNOTESSTUDENTS.html.
Complaints Regarding Teaching/Grading:
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Students with complaints about teaching or grading should first try to resolve the
problem with the instructor involved. If no satisfactory resolution can be reached,
students may then discuss the matter with the Department Chair, 206 Burton Hall, 6268705, who will attempt to mediate. Failing an informal resolution, the staff in the PsTL
departmental office will facilitate the filing of a formal complaint.
Complaints Regarding Advising:
Students with complaints about advising should first try to resolve the problem with the
advisor involved. If no satisfactory resolution can be reached, students take the matter
to CEHD Student Professional Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 625-3339,
who will attempt to mediate. Failing an informal resolution, the CEHD Student Services
staff will facilitate the filing of a formal complaint.
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Lecture and Lab Schedule for PsTL 1135
Fall 2014
Week /
Date
Sept 2-5
Sept 8 - 12
Lecture Topic
Ch. 1 The Human Organism
Ch. 2 The Chemical Level of
Organization Ch. 3 Cells and
Histology & Ch 5. Skeletal
System
Sept 15-19
Ch. 6 Muscular System
Sept 22-26
Ch. 6 Muscular System
Ch. 14 Respiratory System
Quiz / Test
CSI Lab
Homework Monday
Coop Quiz Wed
Kinesiology Lab (walk-a mile)
Homework Monday
Coop Quiz Wed
Homework Monday
Ch's 11 & 12: Blood, Vessels,
and Heart
Oct 6- 9
Ch's 11 & 12: Blood, Vessels,
and Heart
Oct. 13-17
Ch. 10 Endocrine
Oct. 20-24
Ch. 15 Digestive
Oct 27-31
Ch. 7 & 8
Nervous System
Nov 3-7
Ch. 7 & 8
Nervous System
Homework Monday
Test 2 (Wed)
Ch. 13
Lymphatic and Immunology
Ch. 13
Lymphatic and Immunology
Coop Quiz Wed
Nov 17 21
Nov 24 26
Dec 1- 5
Dec 8 - 12
Ch. 17 Urinary
Ch. 17 Urinary & Ch. 18
Reproductive
Ch. 18
Reproductive
Axial & Appendicular Skeleton
Joints/ Muscle Lever Lab
Sept 29 –
Oct 3
Nov 10-14
Lab Activity
Homework Monday
Test 1 - Wed
Respiratory System, Spirometry
Homework Monday
Coop Quiz Wed
Heart Pump Model
Homework Monday
Coop Quiz Wed
(Note: Might move
“quiz” to Monday)
Homework Monday
Coop Quiz Wed
Digestive System & Chemistry
Homework Monday
Coop Quiz Wed
Rat Dissection
Lab Midterm Exam
Student Presentations
Brain, Reflexes
Daphnia Heart Rates & Drugs
Coop Quiz Wed
The 5 Senses
No Quiz /
Thanksgiving
No Quiz
Test 3 (Monday)
Wed Activity
On Line Final Exam – Details in Class
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No Labs This Week
Lab Final
No Labs This Week