Syllabus and Schedule for BIOL 132 05 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab Spr 2015
Course title: Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Credit hours: 4
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Kelly
e-mail: tkelly2@smccme.edu
Course number and section: BIOL 132 05
Contact hours: 75
Office phone: none
Office location: none
Table of contents
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Course description
About the syllabus
Required materials
Learning outcome
Learning objectives
Course outline
SMCC policies and information
1. Americans with Disabilities Act
2. Pay for print
3. Drop/Add
4. Withdrawal
5. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating
6. Early Alert/Academic Alert
7. Administrative failure
8. End-of-course evaluation
9. Late start
10. SMCC student e-mail
- Course policies, procedures, and information
1. Background information
2. Ways to be successful
3. Course conduct
4. Attendance
5. Missed/late work/extra credit/incompletes
6. What’s involved with grades
7. Calculating your own grade
8. Required graded work
9. School cancellation during the last week
10. E-mail
11. About course policies
- Schedule and notes/reminders
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Course description:
This four-credit lecture/lab course is designed for first-year students preparing for a career in the medical field.
Emphasis will be on anatomical terminology, fundamental biochemistry, and structure and function of the following
components of the human body: cells, tissues, integument, skeleton, joints, muscles, and nervous system. The
laboratory portion of the course complements and reinforces the lecture through the use of additional resources,
focusing on closer examination of the body’s components. Students who have not passed a college biology course
are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 100 Biology w/Lab for Non-majors or BIOL 105 Human Biology, before
attempting BIOL 132. Prerequisite(s): MATH 050 Corequisite(s): ENGL 100
About the syllabus:
A syllabus is an important document. It’s essentially a contract, an agreement between you and the instructor
regarding performance, conduct, and grading. The structure and requirements of the course are described here,
and your responsibilities as a student are explained. Remaining enrolled after the Drop/Add date means that you
understand and accept the requirements, policies, and instructions spelled out here.
Required materials (covers shown): Textbook, lab manual, and APR access code (REQUIRED)
Textbook: Hole's Human Anatomy and
Physiology,13th ed., by Shier, Butler, and Lewis,
McGraw Hill, 2013. ISBN 978-0073378275
Lab manual: Laboratory Manual to Accompany
Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, 13th ed., by
Martin, McGraw Hill, 2013. ISBN 978-0077390785
APR Access Code: Anatomy and Physiology Revealed v3 (online access). ISBN 978-00 3403601
Note: All three required items above can be purchased from the SMCC Bookstore as a bundled package, ISBN 9780077972653. If you already have a book and lab manual, but no access code, it must be purchased separately
from the publisher. Go to: https://paris.mheducation.com/paris/purchaseproductsview.do and sign up using a valid
credit card. The cost is $47.50 for the two-year access. APR v3.0 is required for this course.
Learning outcome:
SMCC students apply the scientific method and employ the technological skills necessary to function effectively in
an increasingly complex world.
Learning objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. apply the scientific method of inquiry.
2. describe and demonstrate a basic understanding of structure and function as they pertain to the following
topics: major body cavities, relative body positions, body sections, body regions, role of biochemistry in functioning
organisms, structure and function of cells, tissues, integument, skeletal system and articulations, muscular system,
and nervous system.
3. perform the hands-on lab experiments/activities, using selected biology lab equipment and proper safety
practices.
Course outline:
1. Introduction to anatomy and physiology (Ch 1, Labs 1-2)
2. Cell biochemistry, structure, and metabolism (Ch 2-4, Labs 3-7)
3. Tissues (Ch 5, Labs 8-10)
4. Support and movement (Ch 6-9, Labs 11-24)
5. Integration and coordination (Ch 10, Lab 25)
Scheduled lectures in this course meet regularly. Lab meets once a week. Material is presented through lecture, class
and lab activities, anatomy/physiology educational websites, and assignments. PowerPoint slides may be
incorporated. Training in APR v3.0 is held sometime during the first two weeks of class. Constructive participation
in both lecture and lab is expected throughout the semester. Please consult the syllabus for answers to
questions about course policies, procedures, and setup before consulting the instructor.
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SMCC (school) policies and information
1. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act):
Southern Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more
information, please call 207-741-5798. If you have a disabling condition and wish to request
accommodations in order to have reasonable access to the programs and services offered by SMCC, you
must register with the Disability Services Coordinator, Sandra Lynham, who can be reached at 741- 5629.
Further information about services for students with disabilities and the accommodation process is available upon
request at this number.
2. Student printing policy (new):
This policy identifies the cost per page for black and white as well as color printing in varying page sizes. Specifics
of the policy are outlined below:
Per Page Costs
Each semester students receive a $20 printing credit. The balance resets at the end of the semester and
any remaining credits are removed. The cost varies depending upon page size and whether printing is done
in black and white or color.
a. There is a $0.10 per page fee for standard 8.5” by 11” black and white documents.
b. The reverse sides of duplex (double-sided) documents are free.
c. There is a $.50 per page fee for standard 8.5” by 11” color documents.
d. There is a $.20 per page fee for 8.5” by 14” (legal) or 11” by 17” (tabloid) black and white documents.
e. There is a $1.00 per page fee for 8.5” by 14” (legal) or 11” by 17” (tabloid) color documents.
Duplex charges (printing on both sides of a page) work in the following fashion: One page is $0.10, two
pages are $0.10, three pages are $0.20, and four pages are $0.20, etc. The flipsides are free, but another
sheet of paper is $0.10. Please be aware that a document with any color at all (when printed to a color
printer) will by default be printed in color. You are responsible for setting the print job to print black and
white if you do not need color. For directions, please go to the IT Help tab in My SMCC.
How does it work?
The College’s pay-for-print system monitors printing on all printers (including those in general access labs,
library printers, the Academic Achievement Center, Noisy Lounge and technology labs). Students can check
the number of pages they have printed by using the Printing Balance tool available on SMCC computers
(located in the lower right corner of the screen, near the clock). Departments with work study students who
need to print documents for the department should contact the HelpDesk at 741-5696 to have a special
account set up.
Refunds
Print jobs are eligible for a refund in the event of mechanical or electronic error on the part of the printer,
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was not set up correctly, was submitted multiple times, or the student is not satisfied with the result. To
request a refund, please bring the offending print to the IT Department in the basement of the Ross
Technology Center. Refunds will be granted in the form of a credit to the student’s account.
Why is SMCC charging for printing?
The pay-for-print system is an effort to control escalating printing costs. Charging for printing helps offset
the increasing cost of supplies and encourages students to conserve resources. To find ways to reduce your
printing charges, please go to the IT Help tab on My SMCC. If you have questions about the pay-for-printing
policy or your printing charges, please contact the HelpDesk at 741-5696 or send an email to
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Be sure to log OUT of the system when you’ve finished your printing, to prevent unauthorized access to
your account.
3. Drop/Add:
Students who drop a course during the one-week “drop/add” period in the fall and spring semesters, and the first
three days of summer sessions, receive a 100% refund of the tuition and associated fees for that course. Please note
any course that meets for less than the traditional semester length, i.e., 15 weeks, has a pro-rated drop/add period.
There is no refund for non-attendance. Remaining enrolled after Drop/Add week means you understand and
accept the requirements, policies, and instructions spelled out in this syllabus.
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4. Withdrawal:
A student may withdraw from a course only during the semester in which s/he is registered for that course. The
withdrawal period is the 2nd through 12th week of the fall and spring semesters and the 2nd through 9th week of 12week summer courses. This period is pro-rated for shorter-length courses. To withdraw from a course, a student
must complete and submit the appropriate course withdrawal form, available at the Enrollment Service Center (no
phone calls, please). The designation “W” will appear on the transcript after a student has officially withdrawn. A
course withdrawal is an uncompleted course and may adversely affect financial aid eligibility. Failure to attend or
ceasing to attend class does not constitute withdrawal from the course. There is no refund associated with
a withdrawal. Withdrawals do not affect your GPA, but they do affect your course completion rate.
5. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating: Adherence to ethical academic standards is required and expected.
Cheating is a serious offense, whether it consists of taking credit for work done by another person or doing work for
which another person will receive credit. Taking and using the ideas or writings of another person without clearly and
fully crediting the source is plagiarism and violates the academic code as well as the Student Code of Conduct. If it
is suspected that a student in any course in which s/he is enrolled has knowingly committed any form of academic
dishonesty, the faculty member should refer the matter to the College’s Disciplinary Officer and appropriate action
will be taken under the Student Code of Conduct. Sanctions may include suspension from the course and a failing
grade in the course. Students have the right to appeal these actions to the Disciplinary Committee under the terms
outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
6. Early Alert and Academic Alert:
a. The first four weeks of the semester is the “Early Alert” period. Student progress is monitored closely during
this time. The 5th through the 9th week is the “Academic Alert” period. Student progress continues to be monitored
during this time. Students who are doing below-average work during these time frames receive an Early Alert and/or
Academic Alert grade of “U” (unsatisfactory, below a C). These alerts are intended to raise students’ awareness about
their performance.
b. The U grade is sent to your advisor, who will notify you about scheduling a meeting to discuss strategies
for improvement. Think about specific ways you can improve your performance and take these ideas with you to the
meeting. The Early Alert and Academic Alert periods cover the first half of the semester. If you are still performing
unsatisfactorily at mid-term, it may be very difficult to earn a passing grade.
c. These alert grades do not change. They do not become part of your permanent record and no other schools
have access to them. They only reflect your performance for those time frames. However, these grades DO affect
your final course grade, obviously, because your course grade continues to change as the semester progresses and
you complete more work. Your final course grade may be different from your Early Alert and Academic Alert grades,
i.e., higher, lower, or the same, depending on your performance. You should calculate your grade often and know
where you stand (see “Calculating your own grade” on page 9).
d. If your overall course grade is C or above (satisfactory), keep up the good work! You won’t receive an Early
Alert grade or Academic Alert grade, and your advisor won’t notify you.
7. Administrative failure (grade of "AF"):
a. “Administrative failure” is the consequence of three consecutive absences (days), without notifying the
instructor ahead of time as to the reason. (This policy may be different in your other courses.)
b. A grade of AF is submitted to the Registrar immediately after the third consecutive absence. Basically, an
AF grade drops the student from the course. The student may then contact the instructor to request reinstatement
in the course. Reinstatement is at the instructor’s discretion and is generally not granted because too much work has
been missed by that time.
c. An AF student can contact the Registrar and request that the grade be changed to “W” (withdrawn) if done
before the final drop date. Students earning an AF or W are still financially responsible for the course.
8. End-of-course evaluation (online):
Students are asked to complete evaluations for each course attended at SMCC. Evaluations are submitted online and
can be accessed through the student portal site. Students can access the course evaluation report beginning two
weeks before the end of classes. The deadline for submission of evaluations occurs 24 hours after the last day of
classes each semester. Instructors will announce when the online course evaluation is available. Evaluations have no
effect on your grade. Instructors don't see student comments until grades have been submitted.
9. Late start:
In the event of a late start due to adverse weather, etc., classes scheduled to begin earlier than the late start time
but which run past that time will start late but will meet. For example if the College has a 10:00 a.m. late start, a
class scheduled to meet from 8 AM until noon will now meet from 10 AM to noon.
10. SMCC student e-mail: Use of your SMCC student e-mail is required for all official correspondence.
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BIOL 132 course policies, procedures, and information
1. Background information about Anatomy and Physiology I:
"Science is the use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena, as well as
the knowledge generated through this process." (National Academy of Sciences, 2008). Science moves forward
based on this process of research and discovery called the scientific method. In today's world, understanding
science is no longer optional - it's essential. Biology is the scientific study of living things, and it relates to all
aspects of our lives, particularly our health. More than any other subject in biology, anatomy and physiology is
personal, not some separate course that must be taken just to satisfy a degree. This course investigates the form
and function of human cells, tissues, and several organ systems. It's very interesting, relevant, and important.
Scientific research in this field reveals answers to questions about illness, disease, growth, reproduction, structure,
and function and helps dispel myths surrounding these areas. Understanding that the scientific method separates
"science" from "pseudoscience" allows us to make better-informed decisions about issues affecting our lives and
those of our family.
2. Ways to be successful:
This course requires that you "hit the ground running," i.e., you must start studying effectively from day one. Do
not wait to be told what to do. The biggest challenges with anatomy and physiology (A & P) are the broad, new
vocabulary and the amount of self-discipline required to learn it. As you might expect, the subject material requires
a lot of reading and memorizing. You should start learning the vocabulary/terminology in Ch 1 now. If you can
connect all the concepts you learn to yourself personally as you study, the course will be much more meaningful.
You are your own best visual aid when it comes to locating and naming body features. Hopefully, you already have
a basic understanding of cell chemistry, structure, and metabolism from a general biology or general chemistry
course; however, we will spend the first few weeks on these areas. The amount of study time required is different
for each student, but you should expect to devote between seven and eight (7-8) hours per week effectively
studying what is scheduled. This study time is in addition to the amount of time you spend initially reading to
familiarize yourself with the material. (Reading and studying aren't the same thing.) Studying frequently in short
bursts (20-30 minutes at a time) starting from day one is more effective than studying several hours in one sitting
at the last minute. Make sure you read AND study every day, even if for only a few minutes. Constant
exposure is the best way to ultimately build a strong foundation of basic anatomical concepts that will help you see
the "big picture" about the workings of the human body. If you plan to go on to BIOL 138 (Anatomy and Physiology
II), you'll be expected to have this foundation. What you do here is ultimately up to you, and if you want to have
the greatest chance of success, these are my suggestions:
a. Start off strong and take personal responsibility for your performance. Success requires selfdiscipline. Very quickly, you’ll realize that being prepared is extremely important to your success. Unrealistic
expectations about time availability is the main issue students face with this course. Plan your time accordingly so
that you’re able to complete all work by the due dates. As you know, it’s much easier to start off strong than to try
to catch up at the end (which is usually impossible). Procrastination and poor planning will not help you succeed.
b. Be prepared for and attend each lecture and lab. Success requires self-discipline. Read regularly,
every day, for at least 30 minutes. Be on time for class, bring your textbook and lab manual, come prepared to take
notes, and remember to sign in to every lecture and lab. Have the assigned topic read before coming to class or lab
(see schedule); material will make much more sense to you that way. Exams are based on lecture, lab activities,
handouts, and information in the textbook and lab manual. Lab exams (in-class practicals) are based on lab activities
and related lecture material. Lectures and labs are your opportunity to be involved with the topics: to discuss content,
exchange ideas, and clarify concepts. Coming to lecture or lab unprepared, or not using your lab time to the fullest,
shows lack of discipline, which ties in to attitude.
c. Study effectively. Success requires self-discipline. Cramming does not work here. You need to be well
prepared for every quiz and exam. The amount of time spent studying will be different for each student, based on
his/her background. However, in science, the rule of thumb is three hours of study time for each hour spent in
lecture. (That’s a minimum for A&P.) The following are tried-and-true ways to get the most out of your study time:
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- Read the textbook regularly, every day, starting today, for at least 30 minutes. Then read
that section again a few hours later. Take your textbook with you wherever you go.
- As a weekly minimum, you’ll need two (2) hours for new reading (read ahead based on the
schedule), and between five and seven (5-7) hours for studying and outlining the reading,
writing out vocabulary definitions, reviewing related material, reviewing APR, etc. If your
schedule will not allow you to devote this much time to the course, you should consider
dropping it before Drop/Add period ends (second week of school; see schedule), and taking
it a later date.
- Study in short blocks of time, no longer than 30-40 minutes. Take a short break in between.
- Quiz yourself frequently as you study. APR v3.0 has a quiz feature that allows you to quiz
yourself on any topic. (You’ll also take graded quizzes in APR.) Some unfamiliar words may
not be defined in the textbook. Take the initiative and use another reference to look them up
as you read.
d. Constantly assess your knowledge level. Think about anatomy and physiology constantly outside of
class; this will help you become more aware of what you know and don’t know. (The true sign of understanding is
when you can explain the concept to someone else.) Keep a vocabulary list of bold and italicized terms from each
chapter with definitions written out; APR v3.0 will be very helpful. Pop quizzes are based on vocabulary from the
chapters, past and present. Outlining each chapter is very helpful, if the method is effective. Write out the answers
to the Chapter Assessment questions. Get into the habit of understanding why incorrect quiz or exam answers are
incorrect. Contact me immediately for help if you don’t understand a concept or have any other issues. Do not
wait until something becomes a problem; by then it's usually too late.
e. Make sure assigned work is submitted by its due date. Late work isn’t accepted here because it won’t
be acceptable in your career, either. This includes quizzes and exams. Look ahead at the schedule to see what’s
coming up.
f. Do your own work. This means completing your own quizzes and exams without looking at notes, books,
the internet, or asking someone for help. Also, copying, printing, or imaging test questions (quiz or exam) in any
way whatsoever, including screen shots, is strictly prohibited. Writing your own original responses for any assigned
work is also expected. The way to avoid plagiarism is to read different sources for information, take notes about the
ideas and process the information so you understand it, then write your own unique response. Original writing
requires time and research, and does not involve or allow copying and pasting from any source. Plagiarism and
other forms of cheating are NEVER acceptable. They are acts of fraud and academic misconduct, grounds for
administrative failure (grade of AF; see page 5, item 7). See pages 4-5 about the school’s policy. Instances of any
cheating offense are documented and immediately reported to the College’s Disciplinary Office for further action.
3. Course conduct:
a. Silence cell phones, pagers, or any other personal electronic device before class begins and put them away,
out of reach. This does not mean tucking the device under your leg, putting it on top of the desk, or laying it in your
lap. Backpacks and purses are not to be kept on top of desks or lab benches. Personal laptops must also be put away.
The first incident of texting or using any type of personal electronic device in lecture or lab may result in a grade of
AF.
b. Follow the lab safety policies outlined in lab. Insure all personal items including backpacks, purses, phones,
closed drink containers, etc. are stowed under the lab benches during lab. No food or drinks are allowed in the lab
room. This includes candy and gum. There is a table outside the lab room to place your drink containers during lab.
Enclosed, hard-soled shoes are the only shoes to be worn in lab (no sandals, flip-flops, clogs, etc.)
c. Set a positive example by showing respect for yourself and others, and be considerate. Disrespectful or
disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. This includes any communication with me, other students, other faculty,
or any SMCC staff employee that is reported to me, or that I am personally aware of. Such behavior is uncalled for
and is grounds for dismissal from the course (grade of AF). As with plagiarism and other forms of cheating,
disrespectful behavior is documented and immediately reported to the College’s Disciplinary Office for further action.
4. Attendance:
a. Students who have good attendance and who stay in contact with me (asking questions, clarifying concepts,
informing me by e-mail about personal issues affecting them, etc.) tend to perform much better, overall, than
students who don’t. Students sign in to each lecture and lab. All absences are considered unexcused.
b. Missing half a lecture or lab due to tardiness or leaving early (with no prior explanation through e-mail)
counts as an absence. You’re still responsible for that information; it may show up on an exam. Contact other students
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to find out what you’ve missed.
c. If you absolutely must be absent, you’re expected to notify me by e-mail with an explanation at least 24
hours in advance. If three absent days are consecutive with no contact or explanation, a grade of AF will be assigned
to you at the end of class on the third absent day and you will be dropped from the course.
5. Missed/late work/extra credit/incompletes:
a. As mentioned, the way to do well in this course is to attend lecture and lab, be aware of what’s coming up,
and complete all work to a high standard. That’s what will be expected of you when you enter the career you’re
working towards. Therefore, late work is not accepted, and missed work cannot be made up. This includes Lab
Practicals. Make-up exams will absolutely NOT be given under any circumstances.
b. No extra credit work is available and no grades are dropped. Requests for either will not be responded to.
Incomplete (I) grades are available only ahead of time and only in extreme, narrow circumstances (not at the end
of the semester when you need more time to study). The Academic Policies section of the SMCC Student Catalog
(page 10) will provide you with more clarification.
6. What’s involved with grades:
a. Earning a good grade is not difficult if you’re aware of and follow the course policies, have realistic
expectations of yourself and your circumstances, complete all work to a high standard, and understand that only you
are responsible for your performance. You are responsible for assigned topics, whether or not they are discussed
during lecture or lab.
b. There are 520 possible points, and the number of points you earn out of this total determines
your course grade. Earning 73% of the total points results in a C. Earning 93% results in an A. If your grade is
below C at the 5th and 10th weeks, you’ll receive an Early Alert grade (5th week) and an Academic Alert grade (10th
week) to help you reassess your performance. It’s a good idea to calculate your grade yourself, periodically. Your
final course grade will be posted on your My SMCC page once the semester ends.
c. Note that any work that is missed counts as zero. If you’ve missed any graded work, be sure to
include a zero grade for that blank item when you calculate your grade. The following list shows work you must
complete:
Graded work:
a. APR Quizzes (10)
b. Class Participation
c. Chapter Quizzes (10)
d. Lab Practicals (3 in-lab exams)
e. Exams (3)
Total points possible:
Points possible:
100
20
100
150
150
520
7. Calculating your own grade:
You should always know where you stand, grade-wise, in any course. In this course, it’s easy to figure out your grade
at any point in the semester. Because the course grade is based on total points earned out of total points possible,
you only need to add total points earned up to the current day, and total points possible up to the current day. Then
divide total earned by total possible (for that day), and multiply by 100. Here’s an example:
Grades earned at end of week 4:
APR Quizzes: 10 and 6
Chapter Quizzes 1, 2, and 3: 10, 8, and 6
Total earned: 40
Points possible for item:
20
30
Total possible: 50
- Divide total earned by total possible: 40/50 = 0.8
- Multiply by 100: 0.8 x 100 = 80% = B- (at end of 4th week)
SMCC grade scale:
100-93 = A
92-90 = A89-87 = B+
86-83 = B
82-80 = B79-77 = C+
76-73 = C
72-70 = C69-67 = D+
66-63 = D
62-0 = F
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8. Required graded work: remember that APR v3.0 is required.
Most testing is done in class and in lab. Exams in lab are called “lab practicals.”
a. Chapter Quizzes are intended to help you learn the material.
b. Exams (lecture exams and lab practicals) are intended to measure your understanding of the material.
The lecture exams are worth 50 pts. each and are somewhat inclusive containing some material from previous exams
to maintain the coherence of the subject matter.
c. Lab Practicals provide for a hands-on evaluation.
d. APR Quizzes: APR Quizzes are done through APR v3.0. Results must be submitted to me as a PDF file,
attached to an SMCC e-mail. There is one quiz (on occasion, two) for each chapter.
e. Participation: Participation is based on the instructor’s perception of how involved the student is actively
engaged in the learning process. Does the student pay attention, ask questions, get involved in class discussions?
Or is the student not paying attention, doing something else not course-related in class, talking to classmates, joking
around, being rude or speaking out of turn? You are being trained to be responsible professional people and this is
how you can show us how well you will be able to do that.
9. School cancellation during the last week: If classes are cancelled for any reason during the last week of the
semester (i.e., weather, emergency situation, etc.), this may impact how your final course grade is determined. If
the cancellation occurs on a day when an exam, quiz, or any other in-class or in-lab work is scheduled to be taken
or handed in, and there is no other scheduled opportunity to meet that week, that work will be cancelled and those
points deducted from the overall total possible points. The work will not be considered as part of your course grade.
10. E-mail: Use SMCC student e-mail for all correspondence relating to this course. Do not use personal e-mail
accounts (Yahoo, Google, etc.)
11. About course policies:
Specific course policies listed here follow those found in the SMCC College Catalog under “Institutional policies”
beginning on page 8 and “Academic policies” beginning on page 10. You should read through those policies in the
catalog, as well as the student Code of Conduct found in your student handbook, as soon as possible. These
documents spell out the official policies for SMCC students.
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BIOL 132 05 Spr 2015 Schedule
Week
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This week’s topics (lecture
and lab)
Welcome
Introductions
Ch 1 Intro to Human Anatomy and
Physiology
-Levels of organization in the human
body
-Characteristics and maintenance of
life
-How the human body is organized
APR v3.0 Orientation
-Lab 1 Scientific Measurements
2
Important concepts
Ch 1 continued
-Lab 2 Body Organization and
Terminology
3
Ch 2 Chemical Basis of Life
-Lab 3 Chemistry of Life
4
Ch 3 Cells
5
-Lab 4 Care and Use of the
Microscope
-Lab 5 Cell Structure and Function
Ch 4 Cellular Metabolism
-Lab 6 Movement Through
Membranes
-Lab 7 Cell Cycle
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-Lect. Exam. 1* Ch 1-3 Feb 10
Ch 5 Tissues
-Lab 8-10 Tissues
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Ch 6 Integumentary System
8
-Lab Practical 1 Labs 1-7
Ch 7 Skeletal System
-Lab 11 Integumentary System
-Lab 12 Bone Structure and
Classification
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10
Spring break; no classes or lab
all week.
Ch 7 continued
-Lab 13 Organization of the
Skeleton
-Lab 14 Skull
-Lab 15 Vertebral Column and
Thoracic Cage
Exams/Quizzes/
Events/Notes
Add/Drop ends Jan 20
at 5 pm.
Martin Luther King
Day Jan 19; no classes
on Monday.
-Structure of matter
-Chemical constituents of cells
-Basic biochemistry
APR Quiz 1 due
-Characteristics of cells
-Movement into and out of cells
-Cell cycle and cell division (mitosis)
-Stem and progenitor cells
-Cell death
-Metabolic processes and control of
metabolic reactions
-Energy
-Cellular respiration
-Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
-Changes in genetic information
APR Quiz 2 due
-Intercellular junctions in tissues
-Major tissue types (epithelial,
connective, muscle, nervous)
-Types of membranes (serous,
mucous, cutaneous, synovial)
APR Quiz 3 due
-Skin and its tissue
-Accessory structures in skin
-Body temperature regulation
-Healing of wounds and burns
-Bone structure and function
-Bone development and growth
-Organization of the skeleton
APR Quiz 4 due
-Skull, vertebral column, and thoracic
cage,
APR Quiz 5 due
Think ahead to
Advising Week (Week
12). Get in touch with
your advisor for an
appointment.
Early Alert grades due
Feb 10 at 5 pm.
President’s Day Feb
16; no classes on
Monday.
Call or e-mail your
advisor to set up an
appointment during
advising week.
Lect. Exam 2* Ch 4-8 Feb 17
11
Ch 8 Joints
-Pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic
girdle, lower limbs
-Classification of joints
APR Quiz 6 due
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-General structure and types of
synovial joints
-Joint movement
Academic Alert grades
due Mar 24 at 5 pm.
APR Quiz 7 due
-Lab Practical 2 Labs 8-18
-Skeletal muscle structure and
contraction
-Muscle responses
-Smooth and cardiac muscle
-Skeletal muscle action
13
Ch 9 continued
- Major skeletal muscles
APR Quiz 8 due
14
-Lab 19 Skeletal Muscle Structure
-Lab 20 Muscles of the Face, Head,
and Neck
-Lab 21 Muscles of the Chest,
Shoulder, and Upper Limb
Ch 9 continued
12
-Lab 16 Pectoral Girdle and Upper
Limb
-Lab 17 Pelvic Girdle and Lower
Limb
-Lab 18 Joint Structure and
Movement
Ch 9 Muscular System
This week is advising
week.
Last day to withdraw
is Apr 13 at 5 pm.
- Major skeletal muscles
APR Quiz 9 due
-General functions
-Nervous system cells
-The synapse
-Cell membrane potential
-Synaptic transmission and impulse
processing
-Lab 25 Nervous Tissue and Nerves
APR Quiz 10 due
-Lab 22 Muscles of the Deep Back,
Abdominal Wall, and Pelvic Outlet
-Lab 23 Muscles of the Hip and
Lower Limb
-Lab 24 Surface Anatomy
Ch 10 Nervous System I
15
Ch 10 continued
Patriot’s Day, Apr 20;
no classes on Monday.
16
-Lab Practical 3 Labs 19-25
Review for Exam 3
17
Lect. Exam 3 ch-9-10 May 7
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Important notes/reminders:
NOTE: Outlines for the Lecture Exams will be provided the
week before the exam. In general all the material given
prior to each exam is considered appropriate for that
exam’s content.
1. The schedule is subject to minor changes during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class.
2. APR Quizzes are done through Anatomy and Physiology Revealed v3.0 (APR v3.0), online dissecting software that is
required for this course. Quiz results must be submitted to me as a PDF attached to SMCC e-mail.
3. Lab “practicals” are hands-on lab exams, in the lab room.
4. Keep all work done for this course until the end of the semester, after you receive your course grade. Any
disagreement with grades may require you to resubmit graded work for verification.
5. This course ends after our last meeting of the semester.
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