Heartland Community College
Biol 121 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology
Student Syllabus Spring 2012
Instructor Information:
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Angela Kerr, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
angela.kerr@heartland.edu (The best way to reach me.)
268-8640 Math/Science Office phone. You can leave a message with the secretary.
By appointment. (ICB 2400: Math/Science office.) Also, after lecture.
Class Meeting Times:
Lecture: 121-01
Lab: 121-01 L1/L2
TR
T or R
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
8:30 am - 10:20 am
ICB 1005
ICB 1005
Important Dates:
Monday, January 30……………………………………………………..Last day to drop with refund
Thursday, April 12……………………………………..………………...Last day to withdraw from course
Tuesday, May 8……………………………………………………..…….Last day of class
Tuesday, May 15……………………………………………….………….Final exam
Notice of Cancelled Class Sessions:
Cancelled class sessions, for all HCC classes, will be listed under Cancelled Class Meetings in the
A-Z Index and under Academic Information in the Current Students page on the HCC Web site.
Go to http://www.heartland.edu/classCancellations/ to learn what classes have been cancelled
for that day and the upcoming week. Be sure to check the last column, which might contain a
message from the instructor. This information may also be obtained by logging into
https://my.heartland.edu.
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite: MATH 087 with a "C" or higher or assessment. Basic structure and function of
the human body on the cellular, tissue, and organ system levels. The relationships between
genetics and lifestyle choices and their contribution to health and diseases will also be explored.
Lab exercises include animal dissection. (This course cannot be used for credit in programs
requiring BIOL 181 and BIOL 182.)
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Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 2
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transferability:
BIOL 121 is a one-semester course designed for students wishing a survey of human anatomy
and physiology. It counts as a laboratory course in the life sciences and fulfills 4 of the credits
required for the A.A. degree and as part of the Core Curriculum described in the Illinois
Articulation Initiative. It is also recommended for students needing a one-semester anatomy
and physiology course for certain certificate programs in allied health occupations, such as EMT,
medical transcription, and medical billing and coding. Students in nursing and other programs
needing a two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence should not take this course.
Students should consult an academic advisor for transfer information regarding particular
institutions and programs. Refer to the IAI web page for information as well at
www.itransfer.org
Textbook & Lab Manual:
Marieb, Elaine N. (2012). Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th edition. Pearson
ISBN: 978-0-321-69598-7
Marieb, Elaine N. (2012). Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual,
5th edition. Pearson
ISBN: 978-0-321-75001-3
Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes):
1. To understand basic anatomical terminology and apply it to the study of the systems of
the human body.
2. To gain the basic knowledge of biochemistry necessary to understanding functions of
the human body.
3. To understand the relationship between cellular structures, normal functions of organ
systems, and homeostasis.
4. To gain knowledge of the normal structure and function of the systems of the human
body.
5. To gain knowledge of some of the disorders which affect the human body and
understand how they are caused by abnormalities in cellular and systemic function.
6. To understand how genetics can cause disorders of the function of the human body.
7. To understand changes which occur to the human body during growth and aging.
8. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend articles in periodicals written for health
professionals. (C7)
Broad Topic Outline for the Course:
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I. Anatomical terms
II. Organization of the human body
III. Basic biochemistry
IV. Cells and tissues
V. Anatomy & physiology of the major organ systems
VI. Reproduction and development, and aging of the human body
Description of Instructional Techniques and Rationale:
Instruction will take the form of lecture, discussion, case studies, and lab work. Lectures and
labs will make extensive use of visual materials such as diagrams and models to aid student
comprehension. Lab work will provide “hands-on” experiences to reinforce concepts introduced
in lecture and deepen understanding of the processes being studied. While some overlap will
naturally occur, lectures will focus on both anatomy and physiology, while labs will be
concerned primarily with anatomy, anatomical terminology, and identification of structures.
Student Responsibilities:
Students must take responsibility for their own learning. Part of that responsibility is attendance
and active participation in all lecture and lab sessions. Taking notes during lecture, asking
pertinent questions, and completion of assignments when required are a part of that
participation. The student must read the assigned readings and spend enough time in
independent study to master the material. If the student is having difficulty with a particular
topic it is his or her responsibility to ask questions or consult with the instructor to gain
additional help in that topic. It is the student’s responsibility to put in the necessary time to do
well in this class, and it is recommended that students put in 2-3 hours of outside work for
every hour they spend in class.
The following activities will help you in learning the material and succeeding in the course:
1. Be on time to, attend, and participate in lecture and lab sessions.
2. Bring books and other materials to lecture and lab.
3. Take thorough notes in lecture and lab.
4. Complete all assignments, using the required formats, and turn them in on time.
5. Study the required textbook chapters, including anatomical diagrams.
6. Review notes, textbook, and all material for lecture and lab exams.
7. Write down questions to ask before the exams.
8. Take all exams as scheduled.
9. Review the corrected exams in class after they are returned, using the opportunity to
more completely understand the material.
10. Avoid disruptive or abusive behavior. Respect your classmates and instructor.
Instructor Responsibilities:
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The instructor should provide an environment for learning that stimulates curiosity about the
topic discussed, and should lecture, facilitate discussion, clarify reading material, and be
available for any questions that students might have.
The Instructor will:
1.
Be helpful, courteous and respectful to students
2.
Be prepared for class sessions
3.
Prepare fair exams that allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the
course material
4.
Grade all course materials in a timely fashion and review them when possible
5.
Provide office hours for the student to discuss their progress in the course
6.
Protect the confidentiality of the students’ progress
Method of Evaluation:
Lecture: Five (5) unit exams, a final exam, and 10 chapter assignments will be worth a total
of 75% of the grade. At the end of the semester I will let you drop the lowest score of the 5
unit exams. Each exam will be 100 points and will consist of a combination of multiple-choice,
matching, fill-in-the-blank, and/or short answer questions. Each exam may have extra credit
points. Each chapter assignment will be 10 points – see more information on page 6.
The final exam, like the unit exams, will be worth 100 points. The final is not comprehensive
and is actually similar to a unit exam. The final may not be made up, and it may not be
dropped. Any student who does not take the final will receive an “F” grade for the course.
**Additional lecture assignments and/or quizzes may be given throughout the semester.
Lab: Twelve (12) lab quizzes, 22 assignments, and 2 reading reports will count for 25% of the
final grade. The two lowest lab quiz scores and the lowest assignment score will be dropped.
Reading reports will not be dropped. All activities occurring during lab must be completed.
10 quizzes X 5 pts. each
21 assignments X 10 pts. each
2 reading reports X 20 pts. each
= 50 pts.
= 210 pts.
= 40 pts.
300 pts.
Grading Scale:
Grades will be assigned based on the following grading scale:
90 - 100 % = A
80 - 89 %
= B
70 - 79 %
= C
60 - 69 %
= D
0 - 59 %
= F
As mentioned previously, lecture is worth 75% of the course grade and lab is worth 25% of the
course grade.
Make-Up Policies:
Lecture exams: I will allow you to make up one missed unit exam, but it must be done before
I hand back the graded exams to the rest of the class—usually within a two days’ time period.
Please do your best to not miss exams or be late for exams!!! Remember, you are allowed to
drop your lowest unit exam score.
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However, if you know in advance that you will be unable to take a unit exam at the scheduled
date and time, contact me BEFORE the exam date to make arrangements to take it before the
scheduled date.
Labs: There are no make-ups in lab; however, the two lowest lab quiz scores and the lowest
assignment will be dropped. Also, if you know in advance that you will be absent from a lab,
come to the other one offered that week.
Attendance Policies:
1. Attendance will be taken at each class. If you come after attendance has been taken, it
is your responsibility to inform me at the end of the class period that you were present.
2. Frequent absences, especially before midterm, put you in danger of being dropped from
the class by me.
3. Lab attendance is mandatory. Lab exercises are often “hands on” and involve activities
that can’t be made up. Additionally, your absence deprives your labmates of your input
and assistance.
4. In extreme cases of extended absence beyond a student’s control (such as documented
severe illness, documented accidents, military duties, etc.) it is the responsibility of the
student to contact instructor as soon as possible to discuss options for course
completion.
Incompletes:
An incomplete grade may be justified if, near the end of the semester, a student is unable to
complete the course but is in a position to pass the course at the time the Incomplete is given.
Incompletes may be granted only when a student encounters extreme circumstances beyond
their control (e.g. serious illness, accident; death or serious illness in the immediate family).
The student must meet with me to discuss whether an Incomplete will be allowed and must
sign a form that details the requirements to be met. The requirements must be completed no
later than the end of the fall semester of 2012. I will assign a grade by the agreed-upon date.
If the student does not complete the requirements by the deadline, the incomplete will be
changed to an “F.”
Other Policies:
1. Please turn off electronic devices at the start of lecture and lab. If your phone/device
rings during class, please turn it off. If you have it on vibrate and you absolutely need
to take the call, then step out into the hallway and close the door. Do not text during
class.
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2. Please be courteous and do not be disruptive to other students. I will ask you to leave
class if your behavior becomes bothersome. You may bring beverages to lecture and
lab as long as they are covered. If you bring food to lecture, avoid anything noisy or
messy. No food is allowed in the labs.
myHeartland email: Please get into the habit of checking your Heartland email accounts on
a regular basis at https://my.heartland.edu
I will occasionally email announcements or other information to the class using myHeartland
and would prefer it if you sent me emails from there as well because they are easily
recognizable to me.
Required Reading and Writing:
The student will read the textbook, lab manual, articles and all hand-outs. The student will
write answers for exams, quizzes, worksheets and assignments.
Syllabus Disclaimer:
The instructor reserves the right to change any and all assignments, rules or requirements in
this class, as well as make adjustments to this syllabus and schedule as needed. Students will
be notified in the event of any such changes at the earliest possible time.
Due Dates for Chapter Assignments in Lecture:
Tues. 1/31: covers Chapters 1, 2, 3
Thurs. 2/16: covers Chapter 5
Thurs. 2/23: covers Chapter 6
Thurs. 3/08: covers Chapter 7
Thurs. 3/20: covers Chapters 8
Thurs. 3/29: covers Chapter 9
Tues. 4/10: covers Chapter 10, 11
Tues. 4/17: covers Chapter 13
Tues. 4/24: covers Chapter 14
Tues. 4/26: covers Chapter 15
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Chapter Assignments are worth 10 points each and are due on the dates listed above,
so that I may grade them and return them to you to use as a study aid for exams. I will
only accept them one lecture past the due date (not more), and they will automatically
receive a 3-point late-penalty. Also keep in mind that if you turn them in late, you may
not get them back in time to use them to study for the exam.