COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Applied Anatomy, Physiology & Disease Mechanisms Lecture (Includes lab component)
PREFIX/NUMBER: BIO 106 CREDIT HOURS: 4 (3 cr. hrs lec/ 1 cr. hr. lab)
2 PREREQUISITES: REA 090, MAT 060, ENG 060
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT: The Human Body in Health & Disease, by Memmler, 10th ed
Study Guide for The Human Body Health & Disease, 10th ed
Lab Manual, PCC
Lecture packet, PCC (optional)
4. SUPPLIES: To be distributed.
COURSE GOAL: To express and demonstrate a basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology with a basic understanding of diseases common to each body system (lecture & lab component)
5. COURSE COMPETENCIES:
a) Demonstrate knowledge and describe the function of the Periodic Table of the Elements, organic compounds and electrolytes
b) Discuss the structure and function of cellular organelles, cells, tissues and membranes in the body.
c) Demonstrate the ability to use the correct terminology for the anatomical regions, cavities, and planes of the human body.
d) Discuss the three layers of the skin with respect to tissue type, function, and substructures.
e) Classify burns based on the amount of skin damage they produce.
f) List and describe the components of the skeletal system:
g) List and describe the various types of joints and describe the major types of joint movement.
h) Be able to name major muscles, locate them in the body, and tell the function of each.
i) List the divisions and structures of the nervous system and describe the characteristics of each.
j) Define and discuss the structure general function of the special senses.
j) List the major types of general senses and briefly describe each.
k) Compare the means by which the nervous and endocrine systems regulate body functions.
l) Describe the location and function of the endocrine glands in the human body.
m) Diagram and discuss homeostasis and negative feedback.
n) Describe the development, structure and function of blood and it components
o) Describe some diagnostic blood tests and the normal values for the tests, and give examples of disorders that produce abnormal test values.
p) Describe the structure and function of the heart and its conduction system.
q) Describe the structure and function of the arteries, capillaries, and veins.
r) Locate the major veins and arteries of the body.
s) Describe the structures and functions of the lymphatic system, lymph and immune functions.
t) Describe the anatomy and functions of the respiratory passages beginning at the nose and ending with the alveoli.
u) Explain how alterations in blood carbon dioxide levels, blood pH, and blood oxygen levels affect respiration.
v) List the organs of the digestive system and describe the structure of each.
w) Name the major digestive enzymes, the function of each, and where it is secreted.
x) List the structures that make up the urinary system and describe the overall functions it performs.
y) Discuss the major factors influencing fluid and electrolyte balance.
z) Discuss the structure and function of the major organs of the male and female reproductive system
aa) List the hormones that influence the male and female reproductive system and describe their functions.
bb) Trace the major events of fetal development from the fertilized egg through birth
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
There will be five lecture examinations consisting of material from lecture and textbook. Examinations are of equal weight and are graded in percentages. Study Guides have a value of 10 points per exam. The study guide points are not extra credit. Study guides are due the day of the exam and will not be accepted late.
IF a student fails to pass the comprehensive final they will not pass the class. To receive a grade of C or better in the class the student must receive at least a C on the comprehensive final! The comprehensive final will consist of 50 multiple choice questions and will be taken the last day of the class. A study guide will be provided.
Lecture Grading Scale
5 exams (100 pts ea.) 500 pts. Percent Letter Grade
Comprehensive Final 100 pts. 92% - 100% A
Chapter 1 Homework 10 pts. 82% - 91% B
5 study guide units (10 pts. ea.) 50 pts 72% - 81% C
2 Case Studies (40 pts. ea.) 80 pts 65% - 73% D
Total 780 pts 64% - Below F
Hybrid students: study guides pages are to be turned in to the Learnin Center the same day the exam is taken the Testing Center by the assigned date. Study guide pages and case study will be accepted one day late. Grading will begin at 1/2 the total point value of the assignment.
Final grade is determined by
((lecture percentage x 3) +(lab percentage)) /4
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL:
To receive a grade of "C" or above in the course, the student must receive at least a "C" (72%)on the comprehensive exam. Students may retake the comprehensive exam once, only if the students has a 71% or above for the course and does not pass the comprehensive exam with a (72%). Passing grades on retakes will be limited to (72%) on the comprehensive exam in the grade book.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
7. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) In the event that the school or building is closed during the semester, it is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor concerning missed exams, labs or lectures.
b) It is the students’ responsibility to comply with all of the course prerequisites.
c) Teaching and learning require a team effort. The Science Department expects students to show up for class on time and be prepared for lecture (i.e. you’ve read the assigned chapters and be prepared with questions over the material). We strongly encourage cooperation among students to help in each other understanding of the material. The Science Faculty greatly appreciates specific feedback on any aspects of the course, both positive and negative.
d) Respect and common courtesy to your peers, staff and instructors is expected.
8. LECTURES:
Attendance is required. The lecture material is supplemental to the text. Your exams will cover both lecture and text materials. To reap your investment of time and money, please attend class. In the event that you cannot possible attend, make arrangements with a classmate to obtained missed lecture notes or watch the appropriate videos.
9. EXAM RULES:
a) Failure to take a scheduled examination at the appointed time without prior arrangement will result in a 10% reduction in the score of any make-up examination. A second missed exam will result in an automatic 20% reduction. Being unprepared is not a legitimate reason!!
If an emergency arises the day of the exam, appropriate documentation such as an ER admit form, police report of the accident/ticket or a doctor's excuse is required and there will be a 10% reduction of exam score. Documentation is only necessary to make up a missed exam.
If you have a prior obligation the day of the test you must contact your instructor personally a minimum of 24 hours before the exam to make arrangements to take the exam; appropriate documentation is required. All make-up exams must be taken within 5 days of the original testing date and will be an essay exam if a 24 hour notice is not provided.
There are no retakes of exams if a student should fail an exam.
b) Study guides are to be handed in the day of the exam. Case study is to be handed in by the assigned date. Students need to abide by the school's policy on plagiarism. Remember that plagiarism includes other student's work. Case studies are to be typed and not to exceed 2 pages; include a bibliography on a separate page. Case studies and study guides will be accepted up to 24 hours after the exam for 1/2 credit and will not be accepted after that.
c) Cell phones, pagers, and electronic devices with sound are to be turned off, and put away during class times, unless otherwise documented. If you must use your electronic devices, please leave the classroom. This includes text messages (“txting” and “pix”) during any class time.
d) Cheating on an exam will result in a zero for that exam. No make up exam will be given.
e) On exam days, students arriving 20 minutes or more late, will not be allowed to take the exam.
10. SPECIAL REMARKS:
a) There are no extra credit (point) projects for individuals.
b) If after 20% of classes are missed, the student can be dropped from the class.
c) If a student has not met the course prerequisites, the student should not be in the class.
d) Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class and in lab. This is essential in lab.
e) In the event a student receives a failing grade in this course, the student will be required to repeat BOTH the lecture and lab components
f) College policy prohibits the use of tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco, in all College buildings and facilities.
g) Hybrid student's exams, study guides and case study will be returned during lab. Students may keep the study guide pages, however, exams and case study are to be returned to the lab instructor. Failure to return exams and case study will result in a zero for the exam or case.
h) In the event that a problem occurs between students or students and faculty, the appropriate process for addressing student concerns is as follows
· First, address concern with course instructor.
· If your concerns are not rectified, then schedule an appointment with Department Chair.
· If your concerns are still unresolved then schedule an appointment with the appropriate divisional dean.
11. ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.
12. ACADEMIC INTREGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor
CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT FOR CRITICAL THINKING (40 POINTS/CASE STUDY)
Assignment: Case Studies are due to be handed on the assigned date, please check the schedule. Case studeis are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period of the assigned due date.y Case studies will be accepted up to 24 hours after the assigned due date. However, grading will begin at ½ credit of the total points and will not be accepted after 24 hours. Students need to abide by the school’s policy on plagiarism. Remember that plagiarism includes other student’s work as well as copying from resources.
Case studies are to be typed and must not exceed 2 pages. Include a bibliography which consists of a minimum of 1 hard copy source and 1 Internet source.
In order for a grade to be assigned:
1. The first page is a grading rubrics, which may be found on the "Y" drive and "Blackboard"
2. Your answers to the Cast Study: numbered answers using New Times Roman 12 font. Please keep quotes to a minimum.
3. Bibliography
4. Printed or XEROX copies of all source materials, with the portion used highlighted.
How to cite reference for a Case Study (APA style)
Please use the following web site for information as to how to cite a paper using APA format. The web site gives examples of how to cite sources for the bibliography and in text citation.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
It is the student's responsibility to correctly cite sources on the bibliography page and in text citation. .