BIOLOGY 2114-02: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids Campus

 Lecture Syllabus

Fall 2009

Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids Campus

Lecture Syllabus (BIOL 2114) – Fall 2009

Instructor:      Shawn P. Magner, Ph.D.                                Office :    S103

Phone:           (763) 433-1252                                                E-mail:    shawn.magner@anokaramsey.edu

Office Hours:   M  9:00 – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.   W  9:00 – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 – 2:00 a.m.

(Or by appointment.)

Meeting Times:         12:00 – 12:50 MWF (Room S135)

Prerequisite: BIOL 1106, BIOL 2113
 

Requirements:

Text:         Saladin K.S. 2004. Anatomy & Physiology: the unity of form and function, 4^th edition.                                 McGraw-Hill, Boston.

General Course Description:

BIOL 2114 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II is a continuation of BIOL 2113 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I.  It is an intensive, detailed study of body structure and function utilizing principles of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. The course includes the following topics: blood, the heart, arteries and veins, lymphatic system and immunology,  respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, and the reproductive systems.  This course also satisfies the natural sciences requirements of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area 3.

Learner Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to:

·         define and describe terms used in chemistry and cell biology as they relate to anatomy and physiology.

·         demonstrate the ability to synthesize, analyze, compare and contrast information regarding the human body.

·         demonstrate the ability to solve problems in anatomy and physiology based on an accumulation of past and present learning.

·         explain cellular and systemic physiological processes.

·         demonstrate the chemical basis for biological processes.

·         demonstrate an understanding of physiological processes occurring in the body and their relationship to homeostasis.

·         demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between body structures and functions and identify how they fit together.

·         demonstrate the ability to access resources to gather information about the human body.

General Policies:   

Expectations of Students: As part of the transfer curriculum, this course is held to the standards set forth by the Minnesota State College and University system.  As such, the students in this course are expected to perform at a level equivalent to any student taking a MnSCU science course.  In general, to receive an average grade, a student is expected to do a minimum of two hours of work outside of class for every hour in class.

            Attendance: Class attendance is strongly encouraged. While it is not directly factored into           your grade, your attendance will have an affect your final grade.  If you are absent, it is your   responsibility to get any information pertaining to the missed class period.  While some        course information will be available for you to download, it will not make up for additional    information discussed during class. In addition, graded activities will be completed during        some class periods. 

Furthermore, it is expected that students arrive for lecture and lab on time.  Students arriving late will not be given extra time to complete graded assignments, quizzes, or exams.  Also, late students are expected to enter the classroom or lab with minimal disruption to the other students. This also applies to students who must leave early.

            Grades will be assigned based on your total accumulated points from exams, quizzes,     written assignments, reports, and miscellaneous activities from both the lecture and          laboratory portions of the course. 

            To calculate your cumulative grade, points earned in lecture will comprise 75% of your     final grade and points earned in lab will comprise 25% of your final grade.  The following    formula can be used to calculate your grade:

                                    [(Lecture pts earned/Possible points) * 75] + [Lab pts earned/Possible points) * 25] =                                                          Total Course Percentage

            Final Grades will be determined as a percentage of the total available points:

90-100%    = A     

80-89%      = B     

70-79%      = C

60-69%      = D

<60%         = F

Grading Options:  A non-letter or Pass/Fail grading option is available if you so wish. If you              plan to take this course with the Pass/Fail option, please notify me within the first three             weeks of the semester. However, once that decision is made, it will remain in effect for the     rest of the course. Changes will not be made of any reason after Week 3.

            Graded Material:

            Exams:  There will be four unit exams worth 100 points each.  The fifth exam will consist of         a 100 point unit exam and an additional 50 points of comprehensive questions.  Each exam    will be a combination of true/false, multiple choice, matching, short answer, and/or essay         questions. The lecture material and the text will form the primary basis for exams.        Therefore, you are responsible for assigned readings, and should use them, along with             other sources recommended by your instructor, to support your study activity.

Quizzes:  There will also be a number of quizzes, which will be given on-line through D2L. These quizzes will be completed outside of class time. You will be given 7 minutes to answer 5-7 questions.  You will have two chances to take each quiz, and you will be credited with the higher of the two scores.  However, the quiz questions are randomly generated, so each attempt will be different.  The quizzes will be given at intervals between the exams in order to give you the opportunity to review current concepts and remain up to date on older material. It will be your responsibility to take the quizzes as they become available on-line.

Assignments:  In addition to exams and quizzes, there will be a number of other assignments and classroom activities from which you will receive points. These activities may be individual or group projects. You will be given specific details of these assignments in class.

Keep all of your graded papers from both lecture and lab until the final grade for the course is given.  It is your responsibility to be able to verify a grade if you believe there is an error in my grade sheet.

Make-Up Policy:  Exams will be allowed to be made up, but only in the event of a prearranged excused absence (or a documented emergency or catastrophe). You will need to contact me verbally or by e-mail prior to the absence.  In some cases, I will need verification of the reason for your absence. If a make-up is necessary and approved, it must take place within three school days of the originally scheduled date. Under no circumstances will more than one make-up exam be allowed during the semester. Make-up exams will very likely be different from the original exam.

Late Work:  Assignments are due at class time on the day they are due. Work turned in after the class period will be considered late. Late assignments will be penalized 10% per day late.

Academic Honesty: The college policy on the standards of student conduct, as it appears in the Student Handbook, will be followed in this course. Academic dishonesty is a flagrant violation of College policy, and includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, forgery, and the unauthorized use of materials prepared by another person. The term cheating includes, but is not limited to:

a)                  use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations;

b)                  dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other                                         assignments; or

c)                  the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff.

The term “plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct    quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear            acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by         another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic       materials.

Laptop Computer Use:  Laptop computers are acceptable for use in class.  However, “use” is defined as activities pertaining directly to class, such as note-taking or class discussion.  Any other use of a computer, such as game-playing, sending e-mails, or “surfing the ’net” during class is completely unacceptable. 

Cell Phone Use:  Cell phone use (voice or text) is not allowed in the classroom or lab.  All phones should be turned OFF prior to entering the classroom or lab.  If a situation occurs that may require emergency communication, please notify the other party in advance to contact you through the school (as would happen with any other unexpected event.).

Any improper use of cell phones or computers during class, especially during exams,             will be considered a breach of the policy on Standards of Student Conduct, and will                       be dealt with in the appropriate manner.

On-Line Activities:

Desire To Learn (“D2L”) is a web site that offers an electronic connection to the course.      It is available from the ARCC homepage (D2L login”) or directly at        https://www.anokaramsey.edu/onlineProg/.  This site allows students access to electronic             copies of the syllabus, lecture presentations, handouts, quizzes, and other material,          illustrations, photos, web sites, etc. that will be helpful.  It is a good practice to regularly     check this site for information regarding the course. Grades will also be available on D2L.

Much of the information on D2L is made available for use by the students outside of class time.  It is a bonus and should be used as such.  It should not be used as a substitution for attending class.  It is still the responsibility of the student to get any information that may have been distributed during class.   

Study Guidelines

Human Anatomy & Physiology II is an informationally intense course. It is not the kind of course in which you can successful if you only study the night before an exam. For that reason, I recommend the following to improve you likelihood of success.

1.   Be sure to make class attendance a priority.  Exam questions will come from the lecture experience.  Personal note taking and listening in class are far more valuable than second-hand notes from a classmate.

2.   Read the text material before coming to class. That way you will be familiar with the subject matter.  You will be in a better position to ask question during class.

3.   Preview the review sheets before each section. The review sheets are available on D2L.

4.   Look over your notes before the next class period.  Make note of any questions you may have for me before the next lecture.

5.   Spend some time each day studying.  This will help you to keep up with the pace of the course. 

6.   Set up a calendar showing all exam dates and all assignment due dates.  Keep this current!  I will not accept an "I forgot" for late work.

7.   Make use of the A&P tutors stationed in the tutoring center and in the lab.  They are peer tutors who have been very successful in Anatomy and Physiology.  Tutor schedules will be posted by the lab door.

8.   Take an active role in class. Ask Questions!

Lecture Schedule: The following schedule is tentative. The sequence of topics and exam dates are unlikely to change. However, if more time is needed to cover specific topics, the exact dates of subsequent topics may change.  Any changes to this schedule will be announced in class or on D2L.