NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS BIOL 2401

 

Course Title:	BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Course Prefix & Number:		BIOL2401	Section Number:	104 105 106 107	Semester/Year:	SP 2018
Semester Credit Hours:		4	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.
Course Prerequisite(s): NONE
Required Course Materials: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th ed., Martini ISBN  9780134396026 NCTC A&P I Lab Manual – may be purchased in the campus bookstore. Access code for Mastering A&P – must be compatible with CANVAS Recommend: Medical dictionary Gloves for dissections – gloves will not be provided for students in the lab; students must bring their own gloves if they wish to wear gloves during dissections; students will be required to participate in dissections.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Gregory Hines
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville, Science Building,
Telephone Number:	(940) 668 – 7731
E-mail Address:	ghines@nctc.edu

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 00 10:00		8:00 – 10:00
Other times may be arranged by appointment

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Lecture Learning Outcomes 1.      Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. 2.      Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. 3.      Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems. 4.      Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis. 5.      Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. 6.      Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.   Lab Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1.      Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards. 2.      Locate and identify anatomical structures. 3.      Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations. 4.      Work collaboratively to perform experiments. 5.      Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method. 6.      Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions. 7.      Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
3	Lecture	300
10	Quizzes @ 10 pts.	100
1	Final (comprehensive)	150
4	Lab Practicals	300
	Total points value	850

 

FINAL GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED ON TOTAL POINTS.  765 and above RANGE = A, 680-764 RANGE = B, 595-679 RANGE = C, 510-594 RANGE = D, BELOW 510 = F

 

 

 

No leaving the exam once it has begun.  All electronic devices will be stored away during exams.  If you utilize any device during an exam or practical, you will be removed from the course.

 

All cellular phones must be turned off while in lecture or lab.  It is rude to other students and the instructor to have your phone disrupt the class.

 

Inappropriate classroom behavior will not be tolerated.  It is assumed that adults in a collegiate environment will act accordingly.  The instructor retains the right to move or drop students who display inappropriate behavior.

 

Visitors and guests including small children must be approved by the instructor.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tentative Schedule

Spring 2018   Biol 2401

Week	Chapters	Quizzes	Lab Exercise
01/15 – 01/19	Chapters 1 -- 5	None	1 -- 2
01/22 – 01/26	Chapters 1 -- 5	Quiz 1	3 --4
01/29 – 02/02	Chapters 1 -- 5	Quiz 2	5 -- 6
02/05 – 02/09	Chapters 1 -- 5	Quiz 3	7 -- 8
02/12 – 02/16	Exam 1 Chapters 1 -- 5	None	Lab Practical 1 Exercises 1 -- 8
02/19 – 02/23	Chapters 6 -- 11	Quiz 4	9
02/26 – 03/02	Chapters 6 -- 11	Quiz 5	10
03/05 – 03/09	Chapters 6 -- 11	Quiz 6	11
03/12 – 03/16	Spring Break	Spring Break	Spring Break
03l19 – 03/23	Chapters 6 -- 11	Quiz 7	12 -- 13
03/25 – 03/30	Exam 2 Chapters 6 -- 11	None	Lab Practical 2 Exercises 9 -- 13
04/02 – 04/06	Chapters 12 -- 17	Quiz 8	14 -- 15
04/09 – 04/13	Chapters 12 -- 17	Quiz 9	16 -- 17
04/16 – 04/20	Chapters 12 -- 17	Quiz 10	18
04/23 – 04/27	Chapters 12 -- 17	None	19
04/30 – 05/04	Exam 3 Chapters 12 -- 17	None	Lab Practical 3 Exercises 14 -- 19
05/07 – 05/11	Finals	Commencement

 

April 5 = Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of ‘W’

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     

 

          Communication

          Mathematics              

x          Life and Physical Science

          Language, Philosophy & Culture

          Creative Arts

          American History

 

          Government/Political Science

          Social and Behavioral Sciences

          Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

x              Critical Thinking

x              Communication

x              Empirical and Quantitative

 

x              Teamwork

             Personal Responsibility

             Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

x              Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

x          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

• A drop from the course with a grade of “F”
• Documented on the student’s academic record.

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Lisa Bellows
Office Location:	Gainesville Science Building Office 408
Telephone Number:	940-668-4252
E-mail Address:	lbellows@nctc.edu

 

 

        

         The following books are on reserve at the NCTC Library for use in the library:

 

Title	Author	Call Number
Human Physiology	Silverthorn
Human Physiology & mechanisms of disease	Guyton, Arthur	QP 34.5 G87 1987
Human Physiology:  from cells to systems	Sherwood, Lauralee	QP 34.5 .S48 1989
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology	Tortora, Gerard J.	QP 34.5 .T67 1993
Textbook of medical Physiology	Guyton, Arthur	QP 34.5 .G9 1991

 

The following sample tests are on reserve at NCTC Library for use in the library.

 

Anatomy & Physiology I & II Sample Test, Exam 1

Anatomy & Physiology I & II Sample Test, Exam 2

Anatomy & Physiology I & II Sample Test, Exam 3

 

Additional supportive/directive information

1. Please understand that if you miss class, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed.  Don’t ask me.  I was here.  I will have outlines and PowerPoints on blackboard.
2. Please do not ask me ‘What do I need to study’ or ‘what will be on the test?’  It is all important.
3. Anatomy and Physiology is a HARD subject.  It requires discipline and dedicated study time.  You should plan your week to study 2-3 hours per class hour per week.  Some of you, maybe more.  Find a partner, it is a lot memorization.  It takes a long time.  Test each other.
4. One of my pet peeves is distractive talk and repeating something I just said because you were not listening.  Please listen and be attentive in class.  Be respectful of those around you.  If you are consistently and constantly on your cell phone, please stay outside the classroom.
5. Of course, I expect you to have integrity and not cheat.
6. Please do not ask me to ‘bump’ your grade or give you extra points when you feel you are short. I don’t drop exams.  Please do not ask! 
7. It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades.  Everything will be on Canvas and unless your grade is recorded incorrectly there is no reason to contact me about you exam grade. 

 

****Course content may be modified as required at the instructor’s discretion ****