Course Syllabus
SYLLABUS
(and addendum by instructor)
Anatomy and Physiology
Columbia Basin College
Math & Science Division
Prepared by: Life Science Department Document created: Fall 2015
INSTRUCTOR
Daniel Stowens, MD
CONTACT INFORMATION AND OFFICE HOURS
Adjunct Instructors' office – T146 (by appointment)
COURSE TITLE
BIOL& 241/241L – Human A&P 1 / Lab
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to human anatomy and physiology through reading and analyzing the first 15 chapters of the textbook, supplemented with lectures and laboratory exercises. This will entail study of the structure and functions of the human body in general (chapters 1-4) and focus on specific organ systems; integumentary (skin, chapter 5), skeletal (bones and joints, chapters 6-8), muscular (chapters 9-10) and nervous (chapters 11-15). Inspection of human models, performance of animal dissections, and microscopic observation and analysis of histological slides will form the majority of the supporting laboratory exercises with some virtual laboratory experiments, video analyses and collection of off-campus data.
Note: If you took Human A & P 1 as BIO 221 Anatomy/Physiology/Lab, it still counts. Credit will only be given for one of the courses (either BIO 221/2211 or BIOL& 241/241L). For a complete listing of affected courses and student FAQs, visit: www.columbiabasin.edu/ccn
PREREQUISITE OR ASSET/COMPASS SCORE (AS APPROPRIATE)
A grade of 2.0 or better in BIOL& 160/160L (formerly BIO 105/1051) or BIOL& 211/211L (formerly BIO 111/1111). Recommended CHEM& 110/110L (formerly CHM 100/CHM 1001).
CREDITS AND HOURS
Six (6) credit hours/with lab. You must sign up for both lecture and lab to receive combined lecture and lab credits. No lab credits will show as they are included in the lecture credits.
Class meets four (4) hours a week for lecture and four (4) hour week for a lab. The student may expect to spend a minimum of 12 hours per week outside of lecture and lab to succeed in this class.
TEXT(S) AND MATERIALS
Textbooks: Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition, Marieb, Benjamin Cummings, 2015 (Custom Ed. for CBC)
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
CBC Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate from Columbia Basin College will have been exposed to skills, concepts, and methods of inquiry in many different disciplines. The totality of their learning experience is expressed in a set of general Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), which all students, regardless of program, are expected to demonstrate:
- Think Critically
- Reason Quantitatively and Symbolically
- Communicate Effectively
- Apply Information Tools and Resources
- Develop Cultural Awareness
- Master Program Learning Outcomes
Course Outcomes
Upon course completion students should be able to:
- Define anatomy and physiology (3,6)
- Explain cell structure and function and the importance of membranes (1,6)
- Recognize the four main kinds of human tissues and be able to discuss their classification and function. (1,6)
- Identify major structures and divisions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (3,6)
- Describe in detail the physiology of bone, muscle, and nervous tissue. (1,6)
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1 – General Anatomy and Vocabulary, Tissues: Chapters 1, 4
Module 2 – Skin: Chapter 5
Module 3 – Bone, Skeleton and Joints: Chapters 6, 7, 8
Module 4 – Muscle and Muscular system: Chapters 9, 10
Module 5 – Nervous System: Chapter 11-15
EVALUATION METHODS
Grades will be determined by combining three separate assessment portions: chapter quizzes from the publisher's website (Pearson's “MyLab and Mastering” - link in Canvas), cumulative quizzes in Canvas and laboratory assignments. Chapter assignments have been constructed in two forms; multiple choice, true-false, label, and the like, called chapter content quizzes, from the publisher's databases and essay questions called chapter concept quizzes. These are generally open book, non-timed, available and due over one to two weeks. The chapter assignments make up 40% (400 points) of the final grade. Cumulative quizzes, in Canvas, are collections of essay questions covering the topics of several modules. They do not overlap topics, so are not really mid-term or final type tests. There are four such quizzes, worth 10% (100 points) each. Laboratory assignments are available and due each day there is laboratory activity. In total they are worth 20% (200 points) of the total grade. Some of the assignments will allow for bonus points (extra credit) but those will only count within the section. So, bonus points in lab assignments will make up for missing points in lab assignments – they will not carry over to the chapter assignments or the cumulative quizzes. Similarly, cumulative bonus points will only make up deficiencies in that set of grades. Thus point totals cannot exceed 400 in the chapter assignments, 400 in the cumulative quizzes, or 200 in the laboratory assignments. The final grade is calculated by totaling the points of all the quizzes and assignments, determining the percentage of maximum possible points, and converting that percentage into decimal grades (0.0 – 4.0)
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As members of the Columbia Basin College learning community, students are not to engage in any form of academic dishonesty, in accordance with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) section 132S-40-350 and the CBC Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, grade tampering, and misuse of computers and other electronic technology. Students who engage in academic dishonesty may receive an academic penalty or a disciplinary penalty or both. Instances of academic dishonesty may be referred to a conduct officer. The disciplinary consequences of engaging in any form of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to reprimand, probation, suspension, and dismissal. A student who knowingly helps or attempts to help another individual to violate the College’s policy on academic honesty also may be subject to academic as well as disciplinary penalties. Students are expected to be familiar with CBC policy on academic dishonesty. This is available online at www.columbiabasin.edu/academichonesty.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Many of the materials used in this course are protected by copyright law. These materials are only for the use of students enrolled in this course and only for the purposes of this course. No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, other than for use in this class, or for exemptions defined in copyright law, without the consent of the copyright holder. For more information, check www.columbiabasin.edu/copyright - the CBC copyright page.
PRIVACY
Columbia Basin College abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that maintains students' right to the privacy of their academic records. CBC will not release student information or student records to a parent or guardian without the student’s written permission. Students who wish to authorize an instructor to provide information to their parent(s), guardian(s), or others, must complete the necessary authorization, which is available at Hawk Central.
TUTOR CENTER
The Tutor Center offers CBC students help with their studies for most departments and programs. It is also available to facilitate study groups. The center is in room TD 434 (the Lee R. Thornton Center) on the Pasco campus. The phone number is (509) 542-4621. CBC also offers free tutoring online through E-Tutoring. You can access E-Tutoring by going to etutoring.org and selecting the Western eTutoring Consortium when logging in. You can reach the Tutor Center online at www.columbiabasin.edu/tutor.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES/HEALTH CONCERNS
Columbia Basin College provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. Students who need auxiliary aids or course accommodations, have emergency medical information, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, should notify their instructors as soon as possible. Students needing accommodations should contact the Resource Center, Disability Services office for an appointment. They are located in the H building on the Pasco campus. They can be reached at (509) 542-4412 or (509) 542-5525.
CBC SAFETY
Columbia Basin College strives to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. The CBC Health and Safety Committee’s purpose is to pursue potential issues and to establish prevention tactics. For more information, visit www.columbiabasin.edu/safety. Sign up for emergency notification text messages and/or emails at www.columbiabasin.edu/ens.
Pasco Campus Security: (509) 542-4819
Richland Campus Security: (509) 539-8167
After Hours Security: (509) 521-4599
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