Human Anatomy and
Physiology I
Dr. Diane M. Gilmore
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LSE 415
Phone: 680-8083
mgilmore@astate.edu
www.clt.astate.edu/mgilmore
Office hours:
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Monday, and Wednesday 4 -5 p.m.
Tuesday 9 – 10 a.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. – Noon
Thursday 10 – 11 a.m.
And by appointment
Textbook
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Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology
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11th edition
Laboratory Manual - Hole’s Human
Anatomy and Physiology
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9th edition
Course Objectives:
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Foundation
Medical terminology
Basic chemistry
Metabolism
Organization of the body
Cell structure
Tissues
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular and Nervous
Systems
Cramming is a sure path to
failure !
It will blow up in your face!
Good study habits
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Read ahead
Attend class and pay attention!!
Review within 24 hours
Study a little at a time
Study often
“Do something” with the material :
make flashcards, draw diagrams, make
up songs.
Don’t be afraid of “prickly”
topics!
Come out of your shell and ask
questions!
“Ferret” out the information to
the study guide.
Think! Don’t just “parrot” back
the information!
Find a “Study Buddy” !
Where to look for help
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Use the study guides and on line helps
 Daily quizzes
 Text book aids on line
 Biology Tutoring Center
 Wilson Advising Center
Where to look for help
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Counseling center
Disability Services
Ask your teacher !
Classroom Etiquette:
Turn off pagers and cell phones !
No tobacco use of any kind
Be considerate of others:
Take out what you bring in.
Talk to me, NOT your neighbor!
Do not ask for grades over the
phone or internet.
Academic Integrity
Use Professional ethics
NO:
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Plagiarism
Cheating
Allowing others to copy from you
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Penalties can be severe !!
Attendance is important !
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Self-assigned seating
Allowed 6 absences
No rounding of grades
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79.8 = C
Other:
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Inclement weather
Disability services
Make ups
Schedule – read your syllabus !!!
Tentative Lecture schedule:
Week of:
Jan. 8
Jan. 15
Jan. 17
…...
Jan. 31
Apr. 27
Subject
Text chapter
Introduction to A & P
Chemical Basis of Life
MLK Day – No classes
Cells
EXAM I Chapters 1-3
Final Exam at 5:00 p.m.
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3
Exams :
4 exams worth 100 points
Exam dates are “set in stone”
Comprehensive final Exam
100 points
A = 450 – 500 points
B = 400 – 449 points
C = 350 –399 points
D = 300 –349 points
F less than 300 points
4 “Pop” quizzes
Are you studying properly ?
What kind of question you can expect
Bonus points to take the “edge” off exams
Also bonus associated with comprehensive
final !
Now “Hop to it!”