Barry University

College of Arts and Sciences

Course Syllabus

Fall 2020

 

 

Course Number:            BIO 220 02, 03, 04       (3 credits)      

Course Title:                 Foundations in Human Anatomy

Required Text:              OpenStax                                

 

Day/Time/Location:       02         MWF   9:00AM – 9:50 AM          Siena 106

            03         MWF   10:00AM – 10:50 AM      Wiegand 116E

04         MWF   11:00AM – 11:50 AM      Twohig 107

 

Instructor:                     Laura Mudd, PhD.

Office:                          Siena 328

Office Telephone:          (305) 899-3204              E-mail:  lmudd@barry.edu

 

Office Hours:                All office hours will be held remotely.  Hours are available online through WebEx

(https://barryuniversity.webex.com/meet/lmudd). I will be available MWF: 2-3 and T:9-11.

                                   

Course Description:      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) 

 

Relationship of Course to the University Mission:

BIO 220 is offered by the Department of Biology, which is “grounded in the liberal arts tradition …and is a part of …Barry University’s scholarly community committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.”  The University’s four core commitments include: 

1. Knowledge and Truth
2. Inclusive Community
3. Social Justice
4. Collaborative Service

This course addresses the commitment to knowledge and truth by exposing students to identification of structure and related function in the human body, which will "support the intellectual life, emphasizing life-long learning, growth, and development."  Students demonstrate “respect for self and others” as part of an inclusive community when they work together in study groups to master course material and achieve learning outcomes.  They will gain a “global world view” of biology through exposure to standard terminology used by all anatomy students, and will realize that science is global and crosses all ethnic boundaries.  Finally, students will recognize and appreciate “the sacredness of Earth” as they learn about structure in the human body via mammalian dissection, and will “accept responsibility to engage in environmental problems” through proper laboratory procedure.

 

Course Objectives & Learning Methods:

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, remote methods of learning, and supporting laboratory sessions.

 

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. Exams will be online and will be timed.  To exhibit the capacity to “employ the scientific method, make observations, and demonstrate scientific literacy”, students will complete the Course-Embedded Writing Assignment. Writing assignments MUST be submitted to the Writing Lab for review before submission in order to be accepted.   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)

                                                                                                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.  It is suggested that students complete the paper and submit to the Writing Lab well in advance of the deadline to prevent a 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

1. 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.

1. 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.

 

 

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 catalogue, 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.

 

FlexLearning: In response to the current health crisis, Barry University has implemented a FlexLearning model for Fall 2020. This means that students attending in-person and remotely can engage in the same class at the same time, via videoconferencing. Some students have opted for “fully remote” participation in this class, some may encounter quarantine or other health-related circumstances that require them to participate remotely for certain periods, and depending on the size of the class, some students will have to alternate between in-person and remote attendance as per social distancing standards.

In some cases, the instructor will be teaching remotely. In-person attendance may be offered when the remote instructor is assisted by a classroom facilitator.

Regardless of the reason, students participating remotely should attend all sessions at the scheduled times or as directed by the instructor, via videoconference. The course Canvas site includes all information and links to scheduled meetings, needed devices/technology, assignment due dates, and all other requirements for remote student learning.

In person Attendance and Physical Distancing: In order to maintain a safe number of persons present in each classroom at any given time, and depending on the number of students in your class, the instructor may divide students into groups and establish a schedule outlining which group should attend class in person on which days, and who should attend remotely. This schedule will be posted on the Canvas site.

Students participating remotely, whether due to scheduling or personal health concerns, should keep up-to-date with the course schedule for “remote” students each class session, and complete the activities outlined. All needed instructions and information will be posted on Canvas. Students should connect to each class session at the scheduled time, using the Webex or Zoom link provided on Canvas.

Attendance Policy:

Students should not attend in-person instruction at any University campus or location when they feel sick, have flu-like or cold symptoms, or are engaging in self-quarantine due to contact with someone diagnosed COVID-19 positive or with possible exposure to COVID-19. Students should self-report COVID-19 symptoms, flu-like or cold symptoms via the COVID-19 Initial Notification Form.

Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the syllabus for each course to and understand the instructor’s expectations for attendance, participation, and submission of assignments. Depending on the learning format, absences may take the form of failure to attend or join scheduled synchronous remote class sessions; failure to participate in remote class activities, whether synchronous or asynchronous; or failure to meet the deadlines for the submission of an assignment or assessment.

Absences relating to COVID-19 will be excused by the course instructor. Students must contact the course instructor and/or the Dean of Students for accommodations and assistance. Students, if they are able, should keep up with classwork and submit assignments through Canvas or though other methods as indicated by course instructors. Students should make diligent attempts to stay in regular communication with their instructors. In partnership with instructors, students should reschedule exams, lab and studio work, and other critical assignments in a timely manner.

Course instructors will not require students to provide any documentation of illness that has led to absences or missing deadline dates for assignments/tests. Documentation may be required for other types of absences such as: death in the immediate family, scheduled participation in varsity sports activities or academic conferences, and court appearances. Instructors will work with the student in a collaborative manner to support the flexible learning environment that is required to deal with the current crisis.

Academic Dishonesty Policy:

Cheating and Plagiarism

1. 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.
2. Plagiarism is defined as the use, without proper acknowledgment, 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.

Disability Statement:.

Students with documented special learning needs may want to contact the Barry University Office of Accessibility Services 305-899-3489. Accommodations might include: Adaptive technology, enlargers, textbook scanning, e-book adaptation.

 

Acknowledgement of Class Recording

Virtual/remote courses may be recorded audio-visually for students to refer back to and for enrolled students who are unable to attend live. Students who participate with their camera turned on or who utilize a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded. Students who un-mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded. Students who do wish not to be recorded should not use a profile and should keep their camera off and/or their mute button activated throughout the duration of class. The “chat” button feature may be used during the live class to interact with the faculty member and other enrolled students and to type questions or comments. Presence in class may be known and documented through use of name, University email addresses or electronic identifier. I understand that my consent here is independent of and separate from any other directive or consent I may have given to the University with regard to the release of my voice or likeness (such as for the release of Directory Information).

FERPA

Students are expressly prohibited from recording any part of this course. Meetings of this course might be recorded by the University. Any recordings will be available to students registered for this class as they are intended to supplement the classroom experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate University policies and maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings may not be reproduced, shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other online environments. If the instructor or a Barry University officer plans any other uses for the recordings, beyond this class, students identifiable in the recordings will be notified to request consent prior to such use.

 

Tentative Lecture Schedule

M         Aug 31              Levels of Organization-Introduction to human anatomy; Terminology (Chapter 1)                                         

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

F          Sep 4                Cellular level of organization (Chapter 3)

                                   

M         Sep 7                Labor Day- No Class

W         Sep 9                Tissue level of organization (Chapter 4)

F          Sep 11              Support and Movement -Integumentary System (Chapter 5)

           

M         Sep 14              Integumentary system (continued)

W         Sep 16              Begin bone tissue (Chapter 6) and review for exam

F          Sep 18              EXAM I            

 

M         Sep 21              Bone Tissue (Chapter 6)

W         Sep 23              Skeletal system (Chapters 7, 8)

F          Sep 25              Joints (Chapter 9)                     

 

M         Sep 28              Muscle Tissue (Chapter 10)

W         Sep 30              Muscular System (Chapter 11)  

F          Oct 2                Fall Holiday- No Class

 

M         Oct 5                Muscular system (continued), Surface anatomy

W         Oct 7                Review of muscle anatomy and function

F          Oct 9                Exam II           

 

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

W         Oct 14              Spinal Cord &

F          Oct 16              Spinal Nerves (Chapter 13)

 

M         Oct 19              Brain & Cranial Nerves (Chapter 13)

W         Oct 21             Brain & Cranial Nerves (Chapter 13)

F          Oct 23              Brain & Cranial Nerves; Autonomic Nervous System (Chapter 13, 14, 15)

 

M         Oct 26              Somatic Sense Organs & Integrative Pathways, Special Sense Organs 

(Chapter 14)

W         Oct 28              Review for exam

F          Oct 30              Exam III

 

M         Nov 2                Endocrine System (Chapter 17) 

W         Nov 4                Endocrine system (continued); writing assignment due online

F          Nov 6                Fluids and Transport-Cardiovascular System-Blood (Chapter 18);

                                                                                   

M         Nov 9                Cardiovascular System-Heart (Chapter 19)

W         Nov 11              Cardiovascular System-Blood Vessels & Circulatory System (Chapter 20)

F          Nov 13              Blood Vessels & Circulatory System (Chapter 20)           

 

M         Nov 16              Blood Vessels and Lymphatic System & Lymphoid Tissues (Chapter 21)

W         Nov 18              Review for exam

F          Nov 20             Exam IV

 

M         Nov 23              Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange-Respiratory System (Chapter 22)

W         Nov 25              Digestive System (Chapter 23)

F          Nov 27             Thanksgiving Break-No Class

 

M         Nov 30              Urinary system-Chapter 25

W         Dec 2                Human Reproduction and Development-Male Reproductive System (Chapter 27)     

F          Dec 4                Reproduction-continued

                       

M         Dec 7                Female Reproductive System (Chapter 27)     

W         Dec 9               Human Development (Chapter 28); review for final     

F          Dec 11              Final exam

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION/DISTRIBUTION ASSESSMENT CHART

 

Physical/Biological Sciences

 

Course: Introductory Human Anatomy (BIO 220)

 

 

Physical/Biological Sciences Learning Goals	To develop an understanding of scientific concepts with emphasis upon scientific observation, scientific methods, analytical thinking, and scientific literacy.
Outcome(s)/Assignment	Course-Embedded Writing Assignment:   The student will have to critically read, interpret, and analyze a scientific biology text to produce a two (2) page paper using appropriate scientific terminology.  The paper will compare and contrast the normal and abnormal anatomical condition of a human pathology related to human anatomy.  The student is expected to discuss in detail the normal condition and to compare it to the diseased condition.  The topic must be covered by the textbook, but external peer-reviewed sources may also be included (with proper references).  The paper will be graded for clarity, organization, and writing, as well as scientific content and scientific accuracy.  Satisfactory demonstration of this outcome will be indicated by an average score of 3 or higher on the assignment rubric.
Rubric	The rubric for this assignment is attached (see next page).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Rubric for Distribution Requirements/General Education Assignment

 

	Points = 5	Points = 4	Points = 3	Points = 2	Points = 1
Scientific literacy   [WebPages should not be used as references]     Points Awarded:_____	The purpose of the writing is clear. The reader clearly understands the concepts and the significance of the data provided.	The purpose of the writing is sufficiently clear. The reader adequately understands the concept and the significance of the data provided.	The purpose of the writing is somewhat clear. The reader doesn’t fully understand some concepts and the significance of the data provided.	The purpose of the writing is not clear. The reader has minimal understanding of the concepts and the significance of the data provided.	The purpose of the writing is vague. The reader has no understanding of the significance of the information provided.
Written communication, spelling and grammar   Points Awarded:_____	Writing is excellent, word usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation is excellent.	Writing is adequate sufficient use of wording, grammar and punctuation, very few errors.	Writing is satisfactory, average use of wording, grammar and punctuation, several errors.	Writing is below average, insufficient use of wording, grammar and punctuation, many errors.	Writing is poor, too many deficiencies in word use, grammar, punctuation and presentation.
Factual relevance and correctness of scientific observations [Description of normal & disease condition] Points Awarded:_____	Scientific facts and observations are present, relevant and correct as stated.	Scientific facts and observations are present and mostly relevant and correct.	Scientific facts and observations are satisfactory but several are irrelevant or incorrectly stated.	Very few scientific facts or observations are present or correctly stated.	No relevant scientific facts or observations are present or correctly stated.
Scientific methods and organization   [References; diagnostic tool]   Points Awarded:_____	Methods are defined explicitly using appropriate scientific terms. Organization is clear and logical. All issues are addressed thoroughly.	Methods are defined adequately. Organization is clear and logical but some issues are not addressed thoroughly.	Methods are defined satisfactorily. Organization is not as clear or logical and several issues are not addressed thoroughly.	Methods are not well defined. Organization is not very clear or logical and most issues are not addressed thoroughly.	Methods are not defined. Organization is neither clear nor logical.
Analytical thinking skills [connection between normal  & pathological condition] Points Awarded:_____	Concepts are clearly stated and expressed thoroughly; analysis is logical and complete	Concepts are stated and expressed adequately; analysis is mostly logical and complete.	Concepts are stated but not expressed thoroughly; analysis is logical but flawed in some places.	Concepts are minimally stated and not expressed thoroughly; analysis is not logical and flawed throughout.	Concepts are not stated or are unclear; analysis is absent.