Bio 430 - Anatomy and Physiology

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Instructor: Lori A. Smith, Ph.D.

Lecture/Lab: Tuesday and Thursday 7:15am -11:50 am Room 411

Note: All students will be required to complete a quiz on the syllabus.  See Extra Credit section for explanation of the quiz.  The syllabus quiz is due 1 week after the 1st class session at 11:30 pm that evening in order to earn extra credit.
 

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, students will demonstrate the following student learning outcomes in anatomy and physiology:

•  assemble general anatomical structures within the hierarchy of levels of organization
•  incorporate appropriate anatomical terms to correlate the position and relationship of anatomical structures
• predict negative and positive feedback responses to changes in homeostasis
• correlate the chemical structure of atoms and molecules to their physiological functions
• predict the function of a particular cell based on its organelles
• examine how tissues establish the framework of organs and systems
• integrate the tissue type with the function of the organ
• identify specific anatomical components of the integumentary, skeletal, muscle and nervous systems using appropriate tools (microscope, models, preserved organs and cadaver pro-sections)
• describe the mechanisms of neural communication and control
• describe the mechanisms of muscle contraction
• evaluate data collected during experimental challenges to homeostasis
• research physiological changes caused by cellular and organ pathology

Topics covered:

• The language of anatomy and physiology
• Organization of the human body
• Basic biochemistry
• The cell
• General histology
• The integumentary system
• Bone tissue and the skeletal system
• Muscle tissue and the muscular system
• Nervous tissue and basic neurophysiology
• Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems
• The special senses
• The autonomic nervous system

Detailed learning objectives will accompany each chapter and will be passed out in class in a packet that includes the chapters bundled for a given exam.  You should use the learning objectives as a study guide as you read the text in preparation for lecture. I will not collect the completed learning objectives but students who complete the objectives and use them to study generally do better in the course. 

To help facilitate your success in the course, we will have online homework via Mastering A&P and electronic participation during class via a Personal Response System (PRS) called Learning Catalytics where you bring your own device (smart phone, tablet, or laptop).  I have spare devices that can be used in class if needed.

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Required materials:

If you purchase a new textbook package from the bookstore, it will come with 1-4 listed below. The package includes the textbook, the lab manual, an access code for the Mastering A&P website with etext as well as and Learning Catalytics access and a few other supplements for $327.45.  

1.  Modified Mastering A&P website access: Note this is a different website than Mastering Microbiology.  You will need access to the website for homework and study materials.  Each student must have their own access.  Your registration will be linked via D2L.  Access should be good for 2 years.  There is also a 2 week free grace period.

2.  Textbook:  Human Anatomy and  Physiology, 10^th ed. Authors:  Elaine N. Marieb / Katja Hoehn 

3.  Lab Manual:  Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Manual Main edition (11th edition with the pole vaulter on the cover)   Authors: Elaine N. Marieb/ Lori A. Smith. If necessary, a standalone version of the lab manual can be purchased through Modified Mastering for $58.20.  This is the Cat edition (12ed.) but it is identical to the Main edition with cat dissection exercises included.  Rental options may also be available.

4.  Learning Catalytics access: We will use this website as a Personal Response System (PRS) for "bring your own device" class participation and quizzes.  If you purchased the etext version of the textbook, you should have access.  Standalone access is available for $12 for 6 months or  $20 for 12 months @ www.learningcatalytics.com.
                               
Note each student must have their own access code to do their homework.  Codes can't be shared.  Once a student has registered with the code or paid for standalone access, the access can't be transferred to another student.  Your registration will be linked using D2L.

Standalone purchase:  If necessary, you can also purchase the Modified Mastering A&P and Learning Catalytics accesses separately.  For lab manual sold separately, see #3 above.

There are two options for purchasing  Mastering access standalone:

Option A: with the etext and Learning Catalytics access (the entire textbook in electronic format) for about $115.95 

Option B: without the etext for about $68.95. Learning Catalytics access can be purchased separately through Mastering Microbiology for an additional $12 for a total of about $80.95.  

The lab manual is also available at the library reserve for 2 hour check out.           
                  
Vinyl or nitrile gloves and goggles for dissections

Prerequisite:            Chemistry 305, 309 or Chemistry 400 with a grade of “C” or better and ENGWR 101,102, or ESLW320 or equivalent with a grade of a "C" or better

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Grading:                                

See the course schedule for the dates of exams. 

Final grades will be calculated using the following breakpoints:

900 - 801 points = A (100-89%) 
800 - 711 points = B (88.9%-79%)
710 - 621 points = C (78.9%-69%)
620 - 531 points = D (68.9% - 59%) 
530 and below = F

Review Sheets: The Review Sheets are found at the end of each lab in the lab manual.  We will work on these together in groups during lab and go over them in class, usually.  See separate handout for due dates.  In order to get full credit you must be present when we go over the answers which will usually be near the end of class. For more details, see the "Lab Work" section of the syllabus.

Lab Practicals:  Lab practicals are lab exams that focus on the anatomy that we will be covering.  You will be given a list of structures/ terms to learn.  The exam will consist of PowerPoint slides of images of models, photomicrographs, or figures. I will provide a blank answer sheet for the practical exams. For more details, see the "Lab Work" section of the syllabus.

Mastering A&P Homework:  Homework will be assigned using Modified Mastering Anatomy and Physiology which will be integrated into the D2L website. Due dates for homework will be assigned accordingly via a printed schedule and announced in class.  These assignments will be online and once the due date has passed, the assignment will be available for rework.  Some late Mastering homework will be accepted after the due date for a maximum of 50% credit. Dynamic study modules (DSMs) must be mastered by the due date for full credit and are not eligible for credit after the due date.  For more details, see the "Mastering Homework" section of the syllabus. 

PRS :  These are questions that are imbedded into lectures that require you to stop and think about a concept that we have just covered.  We will use Learning catalytics and your device for these questions.  Devices that work include: a smart phone, a tablet, or a laptop computer.  I have a few spare devices for student use. 

Quizzes:  Most mornings shortly after class start time, 7:15 am, we will have a 2 point quiz.  You must be present in the classroom to earn points for the quizzes.  The quizzes can't be made up.  The quizzes will usually cover content from the previous class or new material from the homework.  We will usually use Learning catalytics for our quizzes.  You may use your notes for the quiz but there will be only two minutes allotted per question and the quizzes are graded.  Note: although Learning catalytics is available outside of the classroom, you will not earn points if you take the quiz from a location outside of the classroom.  If you attempt the quiz from outside of the classroom, 2 points will be deducted from your grade for each "illegal attempt".

Exams:  Exams will be multiple choice, true/false, fill in (with choices) and short answer.   You will need a Scantronâ 882 (single strip - 100 questions) for all lecture exams (5 total).  Exams will be taken without notes and without the assistance of the text, or each other. The use of cellular phones, smart watches, or electronic dictionaries during exams will not be allowed. 

Current grade:

Your current grade can be viewed in D2L (Desire to Learn).  When you click on "Grades" near the bottom of the page, you will see a line item that is labeled "Current grade in class".  This will tell you your current percentage in the class but if you click on the calculator icon next to "Current grade in class", a pop up will appear that will show you the items that are included in that grade calculation as well as your current total points divided by the current total points possible. 

Sample grade calculation:

X (points needed) = minimum breakpoint points needed for desired grade - your current total points

Y = (remaining points) 900 - the current total points possible

Percentage needed =  points needed/remaining points times 100% = (X/Y) times 100%

For example, if the current total points in the class is 450 and you are currently at 76% with 342 current total points and you want to see what percentage you need to average to have the minimum for a "B" the calculation would be:

X = 711 - 342 = 369  (points needed)

Y = 900-450 = 450 (remaining points)

X/Y x 100% = 369/450 x 100% = 82%

Percentage needed = 82%

Fairness to students: Out of fairness to all Biology 430 students, I must adhere to the grading scheme outlined in the syllabus (described above).  All grades will be calculated the same way, regardless of extenuating circumstances you may have encountered.  I cannot selectively assign additional work to only a subset of students to increase their grades.  (Also see Extra Credit section.) 

Note: Most nursing programs require students to earn a "B" average in their biology coursework.  This includes Biology 430, 431 and 440.  Since a "C" is a passing grade, students repeating a course with a previous grade of a "C" earned at ARC will automatically be dropped from the course due to "an illegal repeat". 

Caution:  It is not recommended for students to take Bio 430 and 440/442 in the same semester.

Also, if you take an exam, your points will be recorded, I will not change your score to "0" to avoid you earning a "C".  I usually get emails about this just before or after the final exam.  If you take the final exam, I must record your score.  You do not have to take the final exam, but if you don't you will score 0 points.  This might be a strategy to use if you are concerned about earning a "C" at the end of the semester.