Welcome
BIOLOGY 2401-083
Fundaments of Anatomy and Physiology
www.biol2401.weebly.com
Spring, 2014
Mrs. Willie Grant, Instructor
wgrant4@alamo.edu
(210) 486-2370
Textbook
Course Content: Chapters 1 – 18.
ISBN: 0321-97624X
978-0321-976246
ISBN: 0321-870700 978-0321870704
MASTERING A&P
Mastering A&P is Pearson’s online tutorial and
homework program that accompanies your
textbook. You may register at:
www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com
The Course ID for this class is:
grant77233
Learning Outcomes
Subject Matter
The Learning Outcomes for each chapter are important. Students
should review these before and after reading the chapters and
evaluate their own understanding. At the end of the semester,
students should feel that they have accomplished these Learning
Outcomes.
Anatomy and Physiology I is designed to instruct students in the study
and functions of the human body. Topics to be covered include:
Anatomical terms
Cell structure and function
The different types of tissues
The Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular , Nervous and
Endocrine Systems
Methods of Measurement
The mastery of the subject will be measured by the
average of
Lecture exam:
Lab exams:
Comprehensive Final Examination:
Total
50%
30%
20%
100%
MasteringA&P Homework Assignments will be counted as extra
points (up to five) to be added at the final averaging.
Tentative Lecture Exam Schedule
Exam
Material Covered
Tentative Exam Date
1
2
3
4
5
FINAL
Chapters 1 and 2
Chapters 3, 4, 5
Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9
Chapters 10 and 11
Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Chapters 1 - 18
February 15, 2014
March 1, 2014
March 22, 2014
April 5, 2014
May 3, 2014
May 17, 2014
Note:
The lowest lecture exam grade will be dropped
There will be NO make-up Lecture Exams
FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION
90-100%
A
80-89%
B
70-79%
C
60-69%
D
Below 60%
F
About the Exams
You will be allowed only ONE make-up exam for
the laboratory exams.
This make-up must be approved by instructor
and scheduled to be taken before the next
laboratory exam.
Failure to make-up the exam will result in a zero
being given for that exam.
Attendance
Attendance is important. You must attend both the lectures and labs.
You will be allowed a total of four (4) lecture/lab combinations during
the semester before you are dropped.
If you do not attend at least once the first week of class (Saturday
class), you will be dropped.
If you stop attending class, you should contact the instructor and
college registrar to officially withdraw from class. Be mindful of the
rules covering the number of drops you are allowed.
The last day to withdraw this semester is: April 21, 2014.
Additional Class Instructions
ACCESS TO MASTERING A&P: Register with Mastering A&P the
Pearson website for students using the 9th edition of
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. Our Course is Biol
2401-074.
Website: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com
The access code for this course is grant77233.
There is a variety of MasteringA&P assignments in addition to
those selected as Homework. After you register and have
access, go through the tutorial. This will help you in
completing the assignments and utilize the other study aids
throughout the semester.
Additional Class Instructions
The course can be found online at:
www.biol2401.weebly.com
Anything covered during class will be available at this website
Also available will be:
Study Point Reviews for Lecture Exams
Study Point Review for the Final Examination
Final Examination Review Exams
Case Study Information
Additional Class Instructions
DVDs: DVDs for Biol 2401 lab are available to view in the St.
Philip’s library and they are available for purchase in the
Bursar’s Office at the cost of $15.00 ($25.00 for Biol 2402
also). DVDs may be picked up in the Byrd Sanctuary (tutoring
lab). Check for operation hours.
LECTURE NOTES and LAB NOTES: Lecture Notes and Lab Notes
are available online at:
http://legacy.alamo.edu/spc/acad/natsci/Documents/2401labnotesfall09.pdf
BYRD SANCTUARY (Tutoring Lab): The Byrd Sanctuary is available
for additional tutoring and study. You may review the models
and get one-on-one instruction. Check for the operation
hours.
College Policies
COLLEGE POLICIES: (added by individual college)
A. All of the Alamo Colleges are tobacco free.
B. Alamo Colleges DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
•
Emergency Phone
(210) 222-0911
•
General Phone
(210) 485-0099
•
Weather Phone
(210) 485-0189 (For information on
college closures)
Special Accommodations
ADA Statement for Students Requiring
SpecialAccommodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the
responsibility of the student to self-identify with the
campus Disability Resource Center. Only those students
with appropriate documentation will receive a Letter of
Accommodation from the Disability Resource Center
office. Instructors are required to follow only those
accommodations and/or services outlined in the Letter of
Accommodation. For further information, please contact
the St. Philip’s College Disability Resource Center at (210)
486-2474 or visit the office located in the Sutton Learning
Center, Rm. 103B. If you have specific needs, please
discuss them privately with your instructor.
Helpful Hints
Work to complete all assignments and exams ON TIME.
Do not procrastinate
Work out a good study schedule for lecture and lab.
Do not mismanage your time.
Work for a good understanding of the material that is being covered.
Do not fail to ask questions or get help.
Work to make your completed work as thorough and well done as possible.
Do not fail to comply with the rules of good grammar and the requirements set up
in the assignments as you complete your assignments.
Welcome
I am not on campus during the week, but you may contact me
by e-mail at:
wgrant4@alamo.edu
Leave a message for me at:
(210) 486-2370
Please let me know as soon as possible when you have any type
of problem. If If I do not know the answer, I will try to find
someone who does.
Have a GREAT semester and learn something about anatomy and
physiology as well as about yourself. It will be fun.
Biology 2401
Have a Great Semester!