Syllabus and Schedule for BIOL 132-02 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Course title: Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Credit hours:4
Instructor: Professor Cecelia Peaslee
e-mail:cpeaslee@smccme.edu
Course number and section: BIOL 132-02
Contact hours:75
Office phone:741-5694
Office location: MSC 107
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. Prerequisites: ENGL 050, ENGL 075, MATH 050. Corequisites: ENGL 100.
Required materials, tools, or supplies:
1. Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology textbook, 14th ed., by Shier, Butler, and Lewis,
McGraw Hill, 2013. ISBN 978-0-07-802429-0
2. Laboratory Manual to Accompany Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, 14th ed., by Martin,
McGraw Hill, 2016. ISBN 978-1-29563-8
3. Anatomy and Physiology Revealed v3 (online access). ISBN 978-0073403601
Note: The three required items above can also be purchased from the SMCC Bookstore as a
bundled package, ISBN 9781259808319
Course objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Apply the scientific method of inquiry.
2. understand basic anatomical vocabulary.
3. 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.
4. explain how the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems function individually and together.
5. Perform the lab experiments/activities safely, using selected supplies and equipment.
Learning outcome:
SMCC students apply the scientific method and employ the technological skills necessary to function
effectively in an increasingly complex world.
Course outline:
1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (Ch 1, Labs 1-2)
2. Basic Cell Structure and Biochemistry (Ch 2-4, Labs 3-7)
3. Tissues (Ch 5, Labs 8-10)
4. Support and Movement (Ch 6, 7, 8, and 9, Labs 11-24)
5. Integration and Coordination (Ch 10, Lab 25)
Material is presented through lecture, class and lab activities, anatomy/physiology educational
websites, and other assignments. PowerPoint slides will be incorporated. Material and some activities
may also be available in Mu Courses, as well as supplemental information. Constructive participation
is required throughout the semester in lecture and lab. Questions and discussions are encouraged all
the time, anytime. Do not wait until something becomes a problem to get help; by then it’s usually
too late.
End-of-course evaluation (online):
In order to gain access to final course grades, students must 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.
ADA policy (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.
SMCC pay-for-print policy:
Students receive $20 printing credit per semester. If you print over $20 worth you will be charged
10 cents per page (of Black & white), 50 cents per page (of color) to your student billing account for
tuition and fees. Leftover pages from each semester will not be rolled over to the following semester.
The College’s pay-for-print system monitors printing on all public printers (i.e., those in general
access labs, library printers, the Academic Achievement Center, Noisy Lounge, and technology labs).
Each time you log in to the system, the print station displays the remaining print quota. Once the
printing quota has been exceeded, users will be charged 10 cents per page or 5 cents per side if the
printer prints on both sides on their student accounts on a monthly basis. Be sure to log OUT of the
system when you’ve finished your printing, to prevent unauthorized access to your account.
Add-drop policy:
Students who drop a course during the one-week “add/drop” 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 add/drop 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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Withdrawal policy:
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 12-week 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.
Plagiarism policy:
"Adherence to ethical academic standards is obligatory. 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 such a
violation, the faculty member should refer the matter to the Maine Community College System Policy on
Student Grade Appeals and Academic Misconduct. The instructor has the authority to review the alleged
misconduct and determine the grade that the student should receive for the assignment and the course.
The instructor may also refer the matter to the College’s disciplinary officer for additional sanctions
under the Student Code of Conduct. Sanctions from an instructor may include suspension from the
course and a failing grade in the course. Sanctions from a disciplinary officer may include all available
sanctions noted in the Student Code of Conduct. Students have the right to appeal the decision of an
instructor via the grade appeal process and the sanction of a disciplinary officer via the Disciplinary
Committee under the terms outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. These processes are parallel and
may result in different findings."
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Conduct:
Specific policies of this course follow those stated in the SMCC Student Handbook. Students are
expected to become familiar with these policies prior to beginning this course.
 All cell phones must be turned to vibrate prior to the beginning of class. Students with
phones that ring during class may be asked to leave the classroom for that day
 No electronic devices will be allowed on the desks, in the hands or laps of students during
exams. Students ignoring this will receive a zero on that exam.
Attendance:
 Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class to help track your progress in class.
Attendance is important. The instructor has the right and option of failing you on the
basis of excessive absences (> 3).
 All arrangements for make-up work are the responsibility of the student.
 The “ONE” policy regarding missed tests is as follows: all students have ONE free excuse
allowing them to postpone, for up to ONE week, taking ONE exam ( this does not
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apply to lab exams) Failure to follow this policy will result in a grade of zero. If you do not
use your excused during the semester, 1 (ONE point) will be added to your final grade.
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If you miss more than the one excused exam the grade on the make-up will be discounted
by 10%.
Late start:
In the event of a late start due to adverse weather, etc., classes scheduled to begin earlier
that 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 9:00 to 11:00 will
then meet from 10 a.m. to 11:00.
Academic failure (grade of “AF”):
1. “Academic failure” is the consequence of three consecutive absences, without notifying the
instructor ahead of time as to the reason.
2. 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.
3. 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 are still financially
responsible for the course.
Early Alert and Academic Alert:
1. 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, essentially halfway through the
semester. These alerts raise students’ awareness about their performance.
2. If your overall course grade is below a C at the end of either the Early Alert or Academic Alert
period, you will be assigned a grade of “U” (unsatisfactory) and your advisor will be notified.
Your advisor 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.
3. If your overall course grade is C or above (satisfactory), no grade will be assigned and your
advisor will not notify you.
4. 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 eventually affect your final course grade, of course, 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 “Figuring out your own grade at any time during the
course,” below).
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Student evaluation and grading (grade determination):
6 lecture exams –10% each
Homework– 10% &APR work- 5%
Lab midterm and final- 10% each
Lab Exercises 5%
Grading 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
Below 63 = F
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