GateWay Community College
BIO201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Course Syllabus
Fall 2015 Tue-Thu
Professor: James Crimando, Ph.D.
Lecture Section: #11130 Meets in Room IE2214, TR 9:30am -10:45am
Lab Section: #11174 Meets in Room IE3203, TR 8:00am-9:15am
Lab Section: #11231 Meets in Room IE3203, TR 11:00am-12:15pm
*** No switching between lab sections. ***
Prof. Office Hours: IE3109, MTWR 7:30-8:00am, MTR 12:15-12:45pm, W 5:00-5:30pm or by appointment
Prof. Phone: (602) 286-8699
Prof. Email: crimando@gatewaycc.edu
WebSite URL: http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/home_pages/crimando
Required Text for Lecture: Anatomy & Physiology; Saladin, 7th Ed. + Anatomy & Physiology Revealed 3.0
(APR3.0)
Required Text for Lab: BIO201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory Manual, GWCC.
Recommended Supplement: A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory; Van De Graff
& Crawley.
Course Description: Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues,
integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.
Prerequisites: (BIO156 or BIO181 with a grade of "C" or better) or (one year high school biology course with
a grade of "C" or better) &("C" or better in RDG091 or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by reading
placement test score). (CHM130 or higher numbered CHM prefixed course) or (one year of high school
chemistry) suggested but not required.
Course Competencies:
BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
http://www.maricopa.edu/curriculum/A-C/066bio201.html
1. Describe and apply anatomical terminology.
2. Describe multicellular organization.
3. Distinguish and describe major tissue types.
4. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system.
5. Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system.
6. Describe the structure and function of the muscular system.
7. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system.
8. Define homeostasis and describe specific examples for the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
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Attendance: Regular attendance in lecture and lab is mandatory*. If a student is absent for more than the
equivalent of one week of class (two days), that student may be withdrawn without notice. The single best thing
you can do to succeed in class is to attend class every day Please email or call me if you miss class – keep in
touch! If you stop showing up to class and do not properly withdraw, you may be withdrawn by the
instructor without notice or you may receive a final grade of “F” or “Y” at the instructor’s discretion.
For withdrawal procedures, see the College Catalogue: http://www.gatewaycc.edu/Catalog/GateWayCatalog.pdf#47
Grading Policy: The final grade for this course will be a combination of your lecture and lab scores.
Lecture Scores: Lecture scores will account for 70% of your course grade.
 Lecture Exams: There will be five regular exams given in lecture. The dates are listed in the schedule. There are NO
EARLY, LATE OR MAKEUP LECTURE EXAMS*. You are allowed to DROP YOUR LOWEST LECTURE
EXAM SCORE and it will not count in your grade. Lecture Exams are worth 100pts each. * If your first two
recorded lecture exam scores are below 50%, I strongly recommend you withdraw due to academic difficulties.
 Final Exam: The Final Exam is comprehensive covering all course material. The Final Exam score will NOT be
dropped. There is NO EARLY, LATE OR MAKEUP FINAL EXAM*. Final Exam is worth 150pts and counts for
15% of the total course grade. NOTE THE FINAL EXAM DATE & TIME LISTED IN THE SCHEDULE!
 Lecture Quizzes: Several short quizzes covering recent lecture material will be given in class regularly (see schedule)
to ensure that you are keeping up with material. There are NO EARLY, LATE OR MAKE-UP LECTURE QUIZZES
GIVEN*. You are allowed to DROP YOUR LOWEST LECTURE QUIZ and it will not count in your grade.
Lecture quizzes are given at the beginning of class. If you are not present in class for the quiz at the start of class, you
will not be allowed to take that quiz at any other time (be on time). Lecture Quizzes are worth 20pts each.
 Lecture Assignments: Lecture assignments are handed out regularly (see schedule) in class and are due at the start of
lecture one week later, afterwards they are considered “late”. Late assignments are accepted up to one week after they
are due, with a 20% deduction per class (lecture) day late. No late assignments will be handed out on or past their due
date. Lecture assignments are worth 10pts each.
 Lab/Lec Participation: Your effort and participation in labs and lectures can earn you up to 20pts. Show up on time,
be prepared for class, participate in activities, follow the policies in the syllabus, take proper care of lab materials,
obey lab safety rules and be focused on class work.
Lab Scores: Lab scores will account for 30% of your course grade.
 Lab Exams: There will be four “practical exams” – meaning you will need to locate and identify and/or describe the
function of structures in the body (bones, tissues etc.). The dates are listed in the schedule. There are NO EARLY,
LATE OR MAKEUP LAB EXAMS*. You are allowed to DROP YOUR LOWEST LAB EXAM SCORE and it
will not count in your grade. Lab Exams are worth 50pts each.
 Lab Quizzes: Several short quizzes will be given either at the beginning or end of Lab. The dates are listed in the
schedule. There are NO EARLY, LATE OR MAKE-UP LAB QUIZZES GIVEN*. You are allowed to DROP
YOUR LOWEST LAB QUIZ and it will not count in your grade. If you are not present in lab for the quiz at the start
of lab, you will not be allowed to take that quiz at any other time (be on time). Lab Quizzes are worth 10pts each.
 Lab Assignments: Lab homework assignments from the lab manual and due dates for the individual pages are noted
in your Schedule. Lab assignments are due in the first 10 minutes of lab or else they are considered late. Assignments
turned in on the due date after this time are counted as one day late. Late lab assignments are accepted up to one week
after they are due, with a 20% deduction per class (lecture) day late. Lab Assignments are worth 10pts each.
 Review Assignment: There is one In-Class Review Assignment (see schedule). There are NO EARLY, LATE OR
MAKE-UP REVIEW ASSIGNMENTS. You must attend and participate in class on the day of the assignment to
receive credit*. The in-class review assignment is worth 20pts.
* There are VERY RARE exceptions made on a case-by-case basis (e.g. religious observances, death in immediate family, official absences, etc.)
with documentation.
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Course Grade: The grading scale for this course is as follows:
Grade Scale:
900-1000pts
800-899pts
700-799pts
600-699pts
Under 600pts
= A (90%)
= B (80%)
= C (70%)
= D (60%)
= F (<60%)
Your Overall Course Percentage is determined as follows:
670 points possible = Lecture contribution to course grade
330 points possible = Lab contribution to course grade
------------------------------------------------------------------------1000 total points possible = Overall Course Grade
NOTE: Students are responsible for keeping track of their own points and grade throughout the semester. All
left-over student assignments/materials not claimed by the end of the semester will be promptly discarded.
Academic Dishonesty/Disruptions: Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated.
This includes
cheating or copying answers on tests, quizzes or any “individual” assignments not specifically assigned as
group-work or allowing others to cheat or copy your work. Communicating the questions, answers or content of
tests or quizzes from one student to another (even between different classes) before all students have completed
it is considered “cheating”. Use or handling of a cellphone or other electronic device during a test or quiz is
considered “cheating”. Taking or copying the content or answers of any test or quiz without authorization is
considered “cheating”. Lecture exams are not allowed to be removed from the classroom at any time in the
semester. Academic dishonesty will result in a zero for that score. The incident will be referred to the VP of
Student Affairs. Academic dishonesty may result in a removal from the course with a failing grade at the
instructor's discretion. Disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated. Students who are disruptive or create a
negative, distracting or dangerous learning environment for others will receive one verbal warning from the
instructor. If the negative behavior continues, Security may be called to remove the disruptive student and the
student will be referred to VP of Student Affairs and may lead to withdrawal from the course.
Use of Human and Animal Material in Lab: This course focuses on anatomy and physiology of the human
body. To provide students with a well-rounded education regarding the cells, tissues, organs and processes of
the body, we use a variety of human and animal materials including cadavers, tissue sections, human bones,
animal brains, hearts, eyes etc. in addition to a large variety of plastic models and online resources such as
APR3.0. Though the use of human and animal organs is beneficial in the learning process, it is understandable
that some students may not want to handle human or animal organs for religious or other personal reasons.
Students who object are not required to handle such materials, but are still required to attend all labs and take
quizzes and practical exams. In addition, students who object to handling these materials should meet with their
instructor early (within the first week) in the semester to discuss the matter and, if needed, arrange alternate
assignments.
Cadaver Protocol: Show respect for the people who donated their bodies for education.
There should be no
joking about the cadavers, no nicknames in class or outside of class. Showing disrespect for the cadavers can
result in your withdrawal from the course. Show respect to your fellow students also. It is not easy for
everyone to work with cadavers, so do not tease or joke about other's hesitations. Approach the cadavers
ONLY after you have become familiar with the models and diagrams. Know what you're looking for before
approaching the cadaver. Students are not allowed to handle the cadavers without close instructor supervision
at all times.
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Technology: I maintain a website (http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/home_pages/crimando) for all my courses and
strongly recommend that students get outlines, study questions, powerpoint slides and use the lab tutorials
there. If you email me any messages or essays, I will not open any attachments – all text you want me to read
should be placed in the body of your email. Each GateWay student has a MCCCD Email Account (access it
here: https://google.maricopa.edu/ Use that account when contacting me so that I will know who you are
(as opposed to someone sending me an email from “fuzzeebear79@yahoo.com”). Students are welcome to
record lectures for their own personal use. Recordings are not to be distributed or posted online. Please TURN
OFF your cellphones in class - they are a distraction to other students and myself. ALL CELL PHONES,
“SMART-WATCHES” AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE OFF AND PUT AWAY
DURING TESTS & QUIZZES. Using or handling electronic devices during a test or quiz will be result in a
zero for that test or quiz - this is your only warning in writing.
Identification: You are required to write your 8-digit Student ID number on your lecture exams. If you do not
properly identify yourself on your exams, which includes your name, your ID number and the Test Form on
your exams and scantrons, you will not receive credit for taking the exam. If you don’t know your 8-digit
Student ID number (it should start with 3…), find it BEFORE your first exam. I will not supply you with
identification that you should already have for yourself.
Visitors:
No unregistered persons are allowed in class - lecture or lab. This includes children of registered
students.
Disability Resources: Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, are eligible to receive
reasonable accommodations and should contact the Coordinator of Disabled Student Services (602) 286-8888.
http://students.gatewaycc.edu/Resources/DisabilityResources/
Library: The library is located in the IE building first floor, and has computers for student use including
Internet access and printers. It also has an online database of journals as well as a librarian available round the
clock 24/7 to answer student questions. http://library.gatewaycc.edu/
Learning Center: Located on IE building second floor, the Learning Center provides free academic support
services and free tutoring for students as well as anatomical models, microscope and slides for studying lab
materials. They have excellent resources and staff to help students learn time management and proper study
skills. http://students.gatewaycc.edu/Resources/LearningCenter/default.htm
Counseling Services: If you’re having personal problems or crisis or just need help coping, GateWay
Community College offers has an excellent staff at Counseling Services. Call to schedule an appointment for
help with family or personal problems or just stop by their location on the IE first floor near the Assessment
Center. It’s FREE for registered students. Call (602) 286-8900 or go to
http://students.gatewaycc.edu/Resources/Counseling/Default.htm. There is also a Career and Educational Planning Center
there to help guide you as you plan your educational and career goals
Veterans Services: The Veterans Services Office provides information for students wishing to use their GI
Bill benefits. The Office assists students by facilitating the application for educational assistance, providing
students with tuition and book deferments as well as answering general questions about college enrollment and
benefits available. Please contact GateWay Veterans Office for additional information at (602) 286-8061.
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Expectations: What are the expectations of a student taking this class?
Understand that this is a second-year college-level science course. It is expected that you have passed the
prerequisite biology course and that you are familiar with the basics of biology, the cell, the chemistry of the
cell and some genetics. Those are the formal expectations; however I have my own simple expectations as well:
1. Students are expected to be on time for class.
2. Students should prepare for the class topic of the day by reviewing previous notes and reading the day's
material ahead of time.
3. Students should be alert in class and ask questions if they do not understand material being discussed. If a
class is missed, it is the student's responsibility to obtain the material for that day as soon as possible.
4. Students should know how to use the textbook as a reference, including in lab, and read and comprehend
the textbook, assignments, exams and homework at college-level.
5. Students are responsible for knowing what assignments are due and submitting assignments on time.
6. Students should use lab time wisely; lab time is for studying anatomical models and specimens. Most lab
assignments from the lab manual are to be done at home - they are homework. Use lab time for studying lab
materials, participating in lab activities and for group interaction.
7. Follow directions. Failing to follow directions in college can hurt your grade. Failing to following directions
in the healthcare field can get someone killed.
What should the students expect from the professor of this class?
1. As the instructor of this class, it is my primary responsibility to organize and present course material and
evaluate student performance.
2. I will present detailed explanations and discussions of the topics listed in the official District Course
Competencies.
3. I will discuss underlying theories and relationships and help put basic course material into perspective.
4. I will present material in an organized manner according to the schedule included in this syllabus.
5. I am available for general guidance, review of class material and grades outside of class during office hours
or by appointment.
6. I will advise students and help with study skills & test preparation on a one-on-one basis if needed.
Final Thoughts: Hopefully you enjoy school and you've arranged your activities around it. This is more
difficult if you're working full-time. Stress, relationships, illness, jobs and other crises may be unavoidable and
shake you out of your "learning-centered" frame of mind. A clear, calm and focused mind should be your
"game-face" for school.
Practice stress-reduction. Keep a sense of humor. Go for a quiet walk. Read Robert Frost.
Make your College experience an opportunity to improve your mind, body and spirit.
Learn how to juggle.
It is the student’s responsibility to understand the information in this syllabus. The instructor will answer
any questions regarding this syllabus. Any portion of this syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s
discretion. Students will be notified of changes if they occur. Students are responsible for knowing their
rights and responsibilities stated in the College Catalogue and Student Handbook
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Helpful Hints For Success In A&P
* Show up to class and be on time and prepared. There’s a direct correlation between test scores and
attendance. Students penalize themselves by averaging lower test scores the more they miss class. I’ll meet you
half-way to help you, but if you don’t even do the bare minimum to help yourself (like showing up), there’s
nothing any instructor can or should do to make up for it.
* Schedule your time - get a planner (they’re free from Student Life) and
prepare a detailed weekly schedule of your activities. Include time for pre- and
post-class review & studying, family-time, work and R&R. Break your studying
into three to four 20-minute sessions with short break periods in between at least
every a day (but give yourself one day/week of not studying).
* Success in science courses requires good reading, study and
time-management skills. You are encouraged to develop these skills before attempting this course.
* Most learning will occur outside of this class and this requires time and effort, concentration and
work. 80% of what you learn in this class will not be learned IN the classroom.
* Plan on spending at least 8-10 hours per week outside of this class reading
assigned material, reviewing daily class notes, preparing for lab periods and writing
assignments for this class alone. Note the words “at least”.
* Review notes and readings before coming to class. The surest way to remain confused throughout
lecture or lab is to come to class without having read the material. Make a few notes before class based on text
material - you will often forget questions you have during class.
* Make flashcards or other study tools to learn definitions quickly. Write a term or diagram on
one side and definition or description on the other. Also make vocabulary lists, cards or make your own short
vocabulary tests. This is a very vocabulary-heavy course – it’s like learning a new language. Regular repetition
and immersion are good ways to begin learning these terms and anatomical structures.
* Use your textbook. If you can’t find a term or structure, look it up in the index. Don’t
just look at the diagrams - read about it too. Use the text as a reference source. Explanations
in the text often give alternative names or explanatory descriptions. Yes, a picture is worth a
thousand words, but don’t ignore the words!
* Take useful notes during class (hear it, see it, write it, read it, say it, and repeat).
See the Learning Center for help or advice on taking notes in a science class like A&P.
* Review your notes after class - the same day. You should be able to make a general topic outline
of the material covered (no details, just the topics covered that day).
* Begin preparing your extra study tools (flashcards, vocabulary lists, self-tests etc). Then start
recalling “bite-size” pieces of class material and repeat them to yourself without reading them.
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* The next day after class, review your notes again. Compare the text with your notes. Recall larger
amounts of information without reading from text or notes - close your eyes and repeat to yourself larger
chunks of information. Review your study tools more. Continue making your extra study tools or fill in your
topical outline with more details without word-for-word copying from the text or notes.
* At the end of the week, review again all the week’s notes and finish your study tools.
Prepare more self-tests and begin to “teach yourself” the material again by repeating it to yourself in large, well
organized outline formats. Eventually you should be able to put the information into context – look for
relationships to help link together what you are learning – and look for common themes in the material.
* Once you can easily define vocabulary terms and basic concepts, begin
to explain their meanings in your own words. My goal is that students should
be able to clearly explain what they have learned in this class to anyone outside of class. I
subscribe to Einstein’s notion that, “You never really understand something unless you
can explain it to your grandmother.”
* Prepare for exams wisely. Begin preparing for the exam on the first day of new
material. Use your study tools each day; prepare self-tests and practice, practice, practice.
Eat well and get a good night sleep before the test. NO CRAMMING! You will probably benefit more from a
good night of sleep than hours of frantic last-hour cramming. Relax, breathe.
* After an exam, review… Find the correct answers to the questions you missed - keep learning. See me
early if you want to review your test individually and prepare for the next one. Your exam grade is a measure of
the depth of your learning AND a measure of the effectiveness of your study habits and test preparation
skills. The latter directly affects the former. Use your exam scores to evaluate your study habits. Improve
your methods for studying and test preparation.
* Ask questions in class about confusing points in the readings or my lectures one of the simplest ways to learn is by asking questions. I encourage students to ask
questions, often.
* Do most of your initial studying alone, preferably where you can have an
hour or two of uninterrupted study.
* Form study groups or contact your lab partner (if they are willing & able)
outside of class to review and discuss the material each week after you have reviewed it yourself.
* The prerequisite for this course is BIO156 or BIO181 or 1 yr High School Biology. If you
have not passed any of the prerequisite courses with a C or better grade, you will be at a distinct academic
disadvantage in this course. Meet with me EARLY in the semester if you are struggling.
Bottomline:
For many students, the primary factor that determines class performance is good time management and efficient
use of study time. Don’t overload yourself but immerse yourself in the material daily, see it in everyday life and
make it part of your life. Own it. This is the first step in your upcoming career. Give yourself the best
opportunity to start off strong.
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Fall 2015 - BIO201 Lecture Schedule
Tue/Thu in IE2214
9:30am-10:45am
Day Date
Lecture Topic (Assign.#)
Text Readings (pgs) Due In Lecture Today
Tue
8/25
Introduction, & Syllabus Review
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Thu
8/27
A&P Concepts (Get Assign. #1)
2-6, 11-17
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Tue
9/1
Body Organization
17-37
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Thu
9/3
Histology (Get Essay Ex #1 & Assign #2)
141-175
Quiz 1 = Chapter 1
Tue
9/8
No Class
Thu
9/10
Histology
157-172
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Tue
9/15
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Essay Ex #1, Assign 1 & 2 DUE
Thu
9/17
Integument
Ch. 6
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Tue
9/22
Skeletal System (Get Assign #3)
203-214, 217-224
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Thu
9/24
Skeletal System
230-246
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Tue
9/29
Skeletal System (Get Essay Ex #2)
246-267
Quiz 2 = Bone & Skel. Sys.
Thu
10/1
Articulations
275-280, 284-304
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Tue
10/6
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Essay #2, Assign 3 DUE
Thu
10/8
Muscular System (Get Assign #4)
309-314, 398-406
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Tue
10/13
Muscular System
406-413
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Thu
10/15
Muscular System
71-72, 418-420
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Tue
10/20
Muscular System (Get Essay Ex #3)
418-423
Quiz 3 = Muscle
Thu
10/22
Muscular System
280-283, 423-430
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Tue
10/27
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Essay Ex #3, Assign #4 DUE
Thu
10/29
Nervous System (Get Assign. #5)
436-447
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Tue
11/3
Nervous System
447-456
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Thu
11/5
Nervous System
456-468
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Tue
11/10
Spinal Cord (Get Essay Ex #4)
475-489
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Thu
11/12
Spinal Cord
495-501
Quiz 4 = Nervous System
Tue
11/17
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Essay Ex #4, Assign 5 DUE
Thu
11/19
Brain (Get Assign #6)
508-518
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Tue
11/24
Brain
518-529
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Thu
11/26
No Class – Thanksgiving Day
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Tue
12/1
Brain
529, 534-542
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Thu
12/3
Brain
534-542
Quiz 5 = Brain
Tue
12/8
Autonomic Nervous System
558-564, 568-571
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Thu
12/10
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Assign 6 DUE
Tue
12/15
Lecture Exam 1
Lecture Exam 2
Lecture Exam 3
Lecture Exam 4
Lecture Exam 5
All lecture assignments are
due in the first 10 minutes
of lecture class.
No Class - Reading Day
----*** FINAL EXAM - 10:00-11:50AM
Thu
12/17
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This Schedule is subject to change at instructor's discretion as needed - Notifications of any changes will be announced in class.
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Fall 2015 - BIO201 Lab Schedule
Tue/Thu in IE3203
8:00am-9:15am OR 11:00am-12:15pm (no switching between labs)
Day Date
Lab Topic
Lab Manual pgs
Due In Lab Today
Tue
8/25
Syllabus review, Lab Safety, APR3.0,
Lab Safety Rules, APR3.0
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Thu
8/27
Microscopy
Lab 1 pgs 8-11
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Tue
9/1
Histology - Epithelial
Lab 4 pg 22-23
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Thu
9/3
Histology - Connective
Lab 4 pg 24-26
1) Lab 2 pgs 13-14
Tue
9/8
No Lab
Thu
9/10
Histology - Connective
Lab 4 pg 24-25
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Tue
9/15
Histology - Muscle & Nervous
Lab 4 pg 25-26
Quiz 1 = All Tissues (at end of lab)
Thu
9/17
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2) Lab 4 pgs 23-27
Tue
9/22
Begin Skeletal System - Axial
Lab 6 pgs 32-35
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Thu
9/24
Skeletal System - Axial
Lab 6 pgs 34-35
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Tue
9/29
Skeletal System - Upper Appendicular
Lab 6 pg 36
Quiz 2 = Skull
Thu
10/1
Skeletal System - Upper Appendicular
Lab 6 pg 36
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Tue
10/6
Skeletal System - Lower Appendicular
Lab 6 pg 36
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Thu
10/8
Skeletal System - Lower Appendicular
Lab 6 pg 36
Tue
10/13
Skeletal System - Review
Thu
10/15
Lab Practical Exam 2
Tue
10/20
Thu
Lab Practical Exam 1
All Lab Assignments are due
in the first 10 minutes of Lab
Quiz 3 = Appendicular Bones
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3) Lab 6 pgs 37 &38
Begin Muscular System - Head & Neck
Lab 7 pgs 40-41 (A)
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10/22
Muscular Sys. Neck & Back
Lab 7 pg 41 (A, C)
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Tue
10/27
Muscular Sys. Chest & Abdomen
Lab 7 pg 41 (B, D)
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Thu
10/29
Muscular Sys. Shoulder & Arm
Lab 7 pg 41 (E, F)
Quiz 4 = Head, Torso
Tue
11/3
Muscular Sys. Arm & Forearm
Lab 7 pg 41 (F, G)
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Thu
11/5
Muscular Sys. Hip, Thigh, Leg
Lab 7 pg 41 (H, I, J)
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Tue
11/10
Muscular System Review
Lab 7 pg 41 (H, I, J)
Quiz 5 = All Muscles
Thu
11/12
Lab Practical Exam 3
Tue
11/17
Begin Nervous System, Neurons
Lab 8 pg 51
4) Lab 7 pgs 49 & 50
Thu
11/19
Spinal Cord & Meninges
Lab 8 pg 51
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Tue
11/24
Brain
Lab 9 pg 55
5) Lab 8 pgs 52 & 53
Thu
11/26
No Lab- Thanksgiving Day
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Tue
12/1
Brain & Sheep Brain Dissection/Handout
Lab 9 pg 55=56
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Thu
12/3
Special Senses
Lab 10 pgs 62 & 66
Quiz 6 = Brain
Tue
12/8
In-Class Review Assignment
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Thu
12/10
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6) Lab 9 pgs 57 & 60; 7) Handout
Tue
12/15
Lab Practical Exam 4
No Lab
Thu 12/17
No Lab
This Schedule is subject to change at instructor's discretion as needed - Notifications of any changes will be announced in class.
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I do not use Canvas, I maintain my own website that includes links to materials for this class including:
Tutorials (interactive reviews of some stuff we’ll be doing in lab)
BIO201 Outlines (with powerpoint slides and vocabulary lists – Password for this is given in class on the first day)
BIO201 Study Q (samples of the kinds of questions you’ll see on lecture exams, with answers included)
BIO201 Assignments (here is where you download and print out each lecture assignment posted in the schedule)
Course Syllabus (this syllabus can be downloaded and printed of you lose your original)
Survival Tips (advice on how to succeed in college)
Writing Essays (advice on how to write an essay for this class – 20% of the lecture exams will be take-home essays)
Science Toolbox (what it takes to do well in any college science class)
Bookmark this link on your computer:
www.gwc.maricopa.edu/home_pages/crimando/jcHumanBiodyssey.htm
Important links
for this class
General tips and
info for college
As far as knowing your grade in class, you will always know that by calculating your total grade based on the
exams and assignments handed back to you. Keep track of your own grades using the back of this sheet.
You should know how to calculate your own grade – it’s a simple formula:
total # of pts earned / total # of pts possible x 100% = your current course percentage
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BIO201 Syllabus & First Day Questionnaire
*** Turn in this completed page on the second day of class ***
1. The biology pre-requisite course that you completed was:
_____ 1 year High School Biology with a “C” or better.
_____ BIO156 and I got a __________ grade.
_____ BIO181 and I got a __________ grade.
2. If you have completed CPD150 with a “B” or better, put a checkmark here _________
3. According to the class schedule, Lecture Assignment #1 is due at the start of lecture on this date: _________________
4. The attendance policy for this class states that if you miss more than _________ days worth of class with unexcused
absences, you may be withdrawn by the instructor.
5. Which of the following constitutes official excused absences according to the syllabus and college handbook:
_____ woke up late
_____ college team/club meeting, with prior notice
_____ traffic jam/car trouble
_____ leaving town to go to wedding, with prior notice
_____ illness, with doctor’s note
_____ funeral for family member, with documentation
_____ my kid was sick, with doctor’s note
_____ jury duty/court date, with documentation
_____ had to go in to work, with boss’s note
_____ religious holiday, with prior notice
6. Put your 8-digit GateWay student ID number here: ____________________________
7. The only email account of yours that I will reply to is this one: _____________________________________
(write out your official Maricopa email address)
8. What is the minimum number of hours per week you should put into studying just for this class: _____________
9. If you have gone to the professor’s website for this class (found on first page of the syllabus) and found the BIO201
Lecture Powerpoints at the link “BIO201 Outlines”, put a check here: ________
10. If you have gone to the professor’s website for this class (found on the first page of the syllabus) and found the first
Lecture Assignment at the link “BIO201 Assignments”, put a check here: __________
11. If you have gone to the professor’s website for this class (found on the first page of the syllabus) and found the first
Vocabulary Worksheet listed with the powerpoints, put a check here: __________
12. If you have the assigned textbook right now, put a check mark here: __________________
13. If you have the assigned lab manual right now, put a check mark here: __________________
14. Go to the Learning Center and ask for the name of the BIO201 tutor and write it here:__________________
15. Go to Dr. Crimando’s office and write down what picture is next to the name on his door: ______________
16. Read the following, and then print your name and sign and date this sheet at the bottom:
I will review the assigned text reading and upcoming lecture powerpoints at least the day before each class. I understand
the first time I come across these new vocabulary terms should not be hearing them in class. I’ll make flashcards using the
vocabulary in the powerpoints, the vocab worksheets and text and review them every day. I will bring my 8-digit ID # to
each lecture exam. After the end of the first day of lab, I will not wear open-toe shoes into lab at any time. If I’m
struggling in class I’ll go to the Learning Center and I will meet with the professor as soon as possible. I’ll eat good food,
get plenty of rest and exercise and take mental/spiritual care of myself this semester. 
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