TERRA Environmental Research Institute
Human Body Systems III
Ms. Brodermann, Rm. 3202
Syllabus
Welcome to Human Body Systems III. This is a course that is highly inquiry-based and
interactive. Students will explore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to the
research process. Hands-on projects enable students to investigate human body systems
and various health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease,
hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. The key biological concepts embedded in
the curriculum include homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems,
and defense against disease.
Students will be responsible for proper use of lab equipment, lab reports and projects
assigned throughout each unit.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Explain how anatomy and physiology are related.
 Name the levels of structural organization that make up the human body and how
they are related.
 Name the organ systems of the body and briefly state the major functions of each
system.
 Define homeostasis and explain its importance.
 Describe, identify and classify organs found in each system and their functions.
 Describe the various body defenses and how disease states affect their response.
 Describe environmental factors that affect health.
 Explain common diseases that affect the body systems and traditional and nontraditional treatments for those diseases.
Text: Memmler`s The Human Body in Health & Disease
Author: Cohen, Copyright: 2005, Edition: 10th
Materials Needed:
1. A binder with 4 dividers and loose leaf paper (notes, class work, handouts, pics/projects)
2. No. 2 pencils, blue or black pen, red pen
3. Colored pencils
4. glue stick
5. scissors
6. “rediform” lab notebook Can be ordered from PTSA
7. Jump drive (USB)
8. roll of paper towel
9. disinfecting wipes or antibacterial wipes
10. a box of examination gloves
11. $20 lab fee (additional information to be forthcoming)
TERRA Environmental Research Institute
Human Body Systems III
Ms. Brodermann, Rm. 3202
Syllabus
Course Policies:
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BE HERE & ON TIME EVERYDAY!
- School attendance policies will be followed
In order to maximize your instructional time, it is important that you are seated and
ready to work when the bell rings.
 Excused tardies: you must have a pass signed by an administrator or teacher
with the time of departure indicated on the pass.
 Unexcused tardies: 2 unexcused tardies = parent contact and lowered
conduct grade.
- Passes
 No student should leave the classroom without a yellow hall pass.
 Only ask for a pass to leave the class if it is absolutely necessary.
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BE POLITE & RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES!
- I will dismiss you from class, not the bell. You will be given an appropriate amount
of time at the end of the period to clean your work area.
- Profane language is unacceptable
- School uniform is to be worn daily and in a proper fashion
- Electronics
 First offense: warning
 Second offense: will be confiscated ON SIGHT and returned ONLY to parents.
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BE PREPARED & WORK EVERYDAY!
- Bring class supplies daily.
- Assignments are due on time; no late assignments will be accepted.
- Make-up work: Students WILL NOT be reminded of missing work. It is their
responsibility to check the website, ask a classmate, or the teacher.
 Some labs and dissections will not be possible to make up due to
materials and instructional time. Permissible absences will result in
either an alternative assignment or an excused grade.
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 All make-up work/quiz/test/ homework will carry a zero until absence is
excused. The work must be made up within a week after the student
returns to school.
 Arrangements must be made for missed tests/ quizzes.
If your work does not have your name on it and/or is illegible, you will receive a
zero.
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR EQUIPMENT!
- You are responsible for taking care of the equipment you are using. Please inspect
the workstation you are using at the beginning of class.
- In order to maintain a clean and professional atmosphere, please make sure that
your work area is clean. Pick up after yourself before leaving.
- Always use your assigned textbook.
TERRA Environmental Research Institute
Human Body Systems III
Ms. Brodermann, Rm. 3202
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Syllabus
ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST AND REALIZE THAT EVERYONE CAN IMPROVE!
- The most important factors in being a successful student are consistent effort, the
willingness to work hard and the commitment to improve.
**WORKING TOGETHER IS VERY DIFFERENT THAN COPYING, LEARN THE DIFFERENCE**
Copying work will result in zeros for all parties involved and parent contact.
Miscellaneous:
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The amount of homework will vary from week to week and many times will depend
on how well you use available class time. As a rule, expect homework every night.
Homework, labs, etc. will be collected on a regular basis and graded. Binders will be
collected and graded after most units at least once every nine weeks.
In order to succeed, keep up with homework, be involved in discussion and
activities, take notes and review them often and ask questions and/or for help when
needed.
Extra credit opportunities may be given throughout the year, but are not
guaranteed.
Contact information:
Although you may contact me at school at any time, if something needs immediate
attention please email me at cbrodermann@dadeschools.net for a more rapid response to
your questions or concerns.
Ms. Brodermann
School: 305-412-5800
Email: cbrodermann@dadeschools.net
Welcome to our Biomedical class!
It is extremely important that you have a successful year, one that prepares you to reach whatever
educational and personal goals you may have. It is my goal to help guide each student in my class to
become a responsible contributor to society, but it is ultimately up to you. This is not an easy course
and I am here to help you if you communicate with me. This year is going to be awesome!!!
Ms. Brodermann
TERRA Environmental Research Institute
Human Body Systems III
Ms. Brodermann, Rm. 3202
Syllabus
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