Course Syllabus

Course Description:

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Gross human anatomy with laboratory including dissection of the mink. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Co-requisite BIO 220L (special fee) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Student Learning Outcomes:

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• The student should have an understanding of the structures of the human body with some appreciation of their function. He or she should also be familiar with the technical vocabulary essential for understanding human anatomy. The instructor will assist in the accomplishment of these objectives by means of lecture, detailed notes (posted on Canvas), review sessions, written exams, a writing assignment, and supporting laboratory sessions.

Course Content:

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• Tentative Lecture Schedule

  M Aug 26 Levels of Organization-Introduction to human anatomy; Terminology (Chapter 1)

  W Aug 28 End of “Add/Drop” period; Chemical level of organization (Chapter 2),

  F Aug 30 Cellular level of organization (Chapter 3)

   

  M Sep 2 Labor Day- No Class

  W Sep 4 Tissue level of organization (Chapter 4)

  F Sep 6 Support and Movement -Integumentary System (Chapter 5)

   

  M Sep 9 Integumentary system (continued,)

  W Sep 11 Begin bone tissue (Chapter 6) and review for exam

  F Sep 13 EXAM I

   

  M Sep 16 Bone Tissue (Chapter 6)

  W Sep 18 Skeletal system (Chapters 7, 8)

  F Sep 20 Joints (Chapter 9)

   

  M Sep 23 Muscle Tissue (Chapter 10)

  W Sep 25 Muscular System (Chapter 11)

  F Sep 27 End of “W” period: Muscular system (continued)

   

  M Sep 30 Class Outside-gym (alternative assignment in Biology resource room)

  W Oct 2 Surface Anatomy, Review for Exam

  F Oct 4 EXAM II

   

  M Oct 7 Regulation, Integration, and Control-Nervous Tissue (Chapter 12)

  W Oct 9 Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves (Chapter 13)

  F Oct 11 Brain & Cranial Nerves (Chapter 13)

   

  M Oct 14 Brain & Cranial Nerves (Chapter 13)

  W Oct 16 Brain & Cranial Nerves; Autonomic Nervous System (Chapter 13, 14, 15)

  writing assignment due

  F Oct 18 Senses

   

   

  M Oct 21 Somatic Sense Organs & Integrative Pathways, Special Sense Organs

  (Chapter 14)

  W Oct 23 Review for exam

  F Oct 25 Exam III

   

  M Oct 28 Endocrine System (Chapter 17)

  W Oct 30 Endocrine system (continued)

  F Nov 1 End “WP / WF” period; Fluids and Transport-Cardiovascular System-Blood (Chapter 18);

   

  M Nov 4 Cardiovascular System-Heart (Chapter 19)

  W Nov 6 Cardiovascular System-Blood Vessels & Circulatory System (Chapter 20)

  F Nov 8 Blood Vessels & Circulatory System (Chapter 20)

   

  M Nov 11 Blood Vessels and Lymphatic System & Lymphoid Tissues (Chapter 21)

  W Nov 13 No Class- Presidential Installation

  F Nov 15 Exam IV

   

  M Nov 18 Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange-Respiratory System (Chapter 22)

  W Nov 20 Digestive System (Chapter 23)

  F Nov 22 Urinary System (Chapter 25)

   

  M Nov 25 Urinary system (continued)

  W Nov 27 Human Reproduction and Development-Male Reproductive System (Chapter 27)

  F Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break-No Class

   

  M Dec 2 Female Reproductive System (Chapter 27)

  W Dec 4 Human Development (Chapter 28)

  F Dec 6 Review for Final

   

  M Dec 9 Final exam for section 03- Exam V

  W Dec 11 Final exam for sections 02, 04-Exam V

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Anatomy and Physiology from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-04-2

You have several options to obtain this book:

• View online  (Links to an external site.) 
• Download a PDF (Links to an external site.)   
• Order a print copy (Links to an external site.) 
• Download on iBooks (Links to an external site.)

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

Important Notes:

• • Reading Assignments: The required text for this course will be used primarily as an atlas for its photographs and illustrations. Studying these pictures is essential for learning anatomy. Pictures from the text will be used for labeling questions on exams. Additionally, students are encouraged to use the text as a supplement to lecture notes.

     

    Methods of Evaluation: To assess “comprehension of concepts, observations, scientific methods, analytical thinking, and scientific literacy”, there will be five (5) written in-class exams given during the semester. The lowest exam grade will be dropped. The final exam will not be cumulative. Exams will consist of diagrams, multiple choice, matching, true or false, and completion questions which cover the lecture material. To exhibit the capacity to “employ the scientific method, make observations, and demonstrate scientific literacy”, students will complete the Course-Embedded Writing Assignment. Students with a cumulative average of 90% or greater on the first four exams plus the paper may opt to not take the final exam. There will be no extra credit.

     

    Grading: Grades will be based on the following components:

    Average of Four (4) exams 90% (22.4 points each)

    Paper 10% (10 points)

    Total 100% (100 points)

     

  • Grading Scale: A = 90-100%

    B = 80-89% * Note: 1) Exams are not curved.

    C = 70-79% 2) Fractions > .5 are rounded up to the

    D = 60-69% next whole number on exams and

    F = 0-59% for final grade. (Ex. 79.4 = 79%; 89.5 = 90%)

     

    Make-up policy: Make-up exams will be administered only with a documented and acceptable reason for an absence. Students are permitted to make up two (2) exams.. (Note: a missed final exam cannot be made up.)

     

    Late Papers: Papers are due on Canvas at the beginning of class. Late papers will automatically be docked 10% for each calendar day of delay. Plagiarized papers will receive a grade of zero (0).

     

    Academic Dishonesty: Cheating on exams in any form will not be tolerated. Students found giving or receiving information during an exam will receive a grade of zero (0) for that exam. A grade of zero cannot be dropped or made up and will be used when determining the student’s final grade. A student caught cheating on a second exam will receive a grade of F for the course and will be referred to his/her Dean for disciplinary action.

     

    Cheating and Plagiarism

    a. Cheating is defined as the attempt, successful or not, to give or obtain aid and/or information by illicit means in meeting any academic requirements, including examinations.

    b. Plagiarism is defined as the use, without proper acknowledgement, of the ideas, phrases, sentences, or larger units of discourse from another writer or speaker.

     

    Students are expected to know and abide by the policy as stated

    in the University Catalogue and Student Handbook.

     

     

    Attendance: The College of Arts & Sciences adheres to the following attendance policy: A total of six (6) class hours of absence will result in withdrawal with W, WP, or WF if within the designated withdrawal period, or with an automatic F if not. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the withdrawal during the designated withdrawal period. Otherwise, an F will be issued at the end of the term. If a student leaves the class more than 30 minutes prior to the end of class this will be considered ½ of an absence.

     

    Student Behavior: All Barry University students are expected to behave according to accepted norms that ensure a climate wherein all can exercise their right to learn. Such norms are set forth in the undergraduate catalog, under College of Arts & Sciences, Guidelines for Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility. Please be sure that you have read and understood that section. No faculty member will tolerate classroom behavior that violates these norms. Such behavior will be grounds for withdrawal from the class, judicial proceedings, or failure of the course. If warranted, students engaging in such behavior will be removed from class by security personnel and may be required to undergo counseling.

     

    Accessibility Statement: Students with documented special learning needs may want to contact the Barry University Office of Accessibility Services at (305) 899-3489.