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BSC 2086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

Summer Session 2015

INSTRUCTOR:

Name: Dr. Melodie Hammer

Contact Information: wakefield.melodie@spcollege.edu Ph. # 727-712-5499

Office Hours/Instructor Availability. By appointment

Office Location: DE 442B

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:

Dean: Dr. John Chapin

Office Location: UP 337, Seminole Campus

Office Number: 727-394-6995

Academic Chair: Director: Dr. Meg Delgato

Office Location: LY 206

Office Number: 727-712-5459

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Description: This course is a study of general and specific human structural anatomy and physiology including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used, incorporating structure and function from the cell to the entire body. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. This course is a university-transfer course, which is reflected in the depth of material and our expectations of students

Course Goals & Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of anatomical and medical terminology and engage in direct application to professional health careers and their own health and wellness.

• Learn, understand and appreciate human anatomy and physiology including, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as embryonic development and hereditary.

• Learn, understand and appreciate communication of scientific ideas with proper anatomic terminology.

• Learn, understand and appreciate problem-solving methods.

Expectations: Labs are designed to provide hands on opportunities to enhance your study of anatomy and physiology. Students are responsible for studying the assigned material in the lab book in order to assimilate the key terms and familiarize themselves with specific lab procedures. Students should come to lab prepared with advanced study of the daily topic. Learning will consist of information listed in the Lab Manual with application from the Lab Exercises, including collaborative activities.

Prerequisites: Recommended: HS or college level biology or chemistry class within 5 years.; Required: BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L with a grade of "C" or above.; Corequisite: BSC 2086. Please note that students who withdraw from lecture or lab will be withdrawn from the appropriate corequisite course

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION:

REQUIRED Text:

Author: Erin C. Amerman

Title: Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory; Edition: 2nd

Publisher: Morton Publishing Company

ISBN Number: 9781617310560

MEETING INFORMATION:

Course Location: Sigma 104

Meeting Days: As scheduled

Class Times: Listed on your schedule of classes

For day to day information please see My Courses “News”

IMPORTANT DATES:

Course Dates: Memorial Day May 25

Independence Day (observed) July 3

Lab Final Exams July 20- 22

Lecture Final Exams July 22- 23

Drop/Add: May 2nd is the deadline to withdraw and receive a refund.

Withdrawal Date: June 26th is the deadline for withdrawing from a course and receiving a “W”.

Financial Aid:

Withdrawal Policy: If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw either online through MySPC or with the help of an advisor in the registration office. If the withdrawal is completed before June 26th, a grade of “W” will be recorded which does not impact the student’s GPA. If the withdrawal occurs after June 26th, the student will receive a grade of WF (withdraw-failing). The WF grade is punitive and has the same impact on the GPA as an F. Students in the third attempt of a course who withdraw will receive a WF regardless of the date of withdrawal. Students who do not attend during the first two weeks of classes will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the college and will still be responsible for the tuition and fees. Also, it is at the instructor’s discretion to administratively withdraw any student who do not show sufficient active participation in the course by the 60% Attendance date, and also assign a grade of WF if warranted. Students who withdraw from all classes may be required to repay some or all of the financial aid received for the term. Withdrawal from a course after the first two weeks of class will be seen as an unsuccessful attempt at the course and may affect your next semester’s enrolment possibilities. Withdrawal from either BSC 2086L or BSC 2086 will automatically force a withdrawal from its co-requisite. (If you withdraw from the lab, you will be withdrawn from the lecture and vice versa).

IMPORTANT STUFF:

Academic Integrity: The College has an official policy on academic honesty and proper classroom behavior. If there are any questions, please refer to the brochure, "Academic Honesty and Student Behavior: Expectations of Students at SPC." Academic dishonesty or inappropriate/disruptive behavior in the classroom will not be tolerated. College policy states that a first offense (cheating, plagiarism, etc) is given a “zero” for the assignment with no possibility of replacing the score. In addition, on the first offense, a form is filed in the Assistant Provost’s office. This does not go onto the student’s transcript, but, should a second offense occur, the student is then subject to expulsion from school. You need to be very clear about this procedure and about what constitutes cheating and/or plagiarism. Please also remember that OPEN LAB is a privilege, and that the staff and lab assistants are to be treated with the consideration and respect they deserve. Individuals not complying with this request will be denied access to Open Lab opportunities.

Tips for Success: The average amount of time spent on this subject is 4:1. For every one hour of class, you will likely need to spend four outside the classroom. I find this to be the minimum for most students. Attend class regularly. Take complete notes during class (not just what I write on the board, but everything; tape recorders are a good idea for some students). Rewrite your notes as soon after class as possible so you can add things you remember but did not include. Read the chapters before class and again after the material has been presented. Make outlines and/or flow diagrams to show the interrelationships between concepts. Form a study group with other students and meet regularly. DO NOT JUST MEMORIZE DEFINITIONS – UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS. Ask questions during class and/or office hours for clarity. The NIP program at the Health Education Center offers free tutoring and weekly reviews (lecture and lab) for all students entering the health related fields. They have test banks so you can practice taking exams. Their phone number is 341-3724. We will also be offering open lab hours in Sigma 104 (days and times TBA). Your textbook also comes with a free tutoring center. Please come see me, call me, or e-mail me with any questions you may have.

ATTENDANCE:

The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum

The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus. For this class, attendance is defined as completion of 70% of the offered tests and quizzes. Failure to complete 70% of the offered tests and quizzes will result in you receiving a WF for the class.

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM:

Please read the very important additional information listed in the Special Notes/Addendum to Syllabi located at:



Note the instructor may modify the schedule if necessary as the semester progresses. Students will be given sufficient notification of any changes.

GRADING:

Grades are based on 3 practical examinations (20% each); a cumulative final exam (20%); class participation, homework and quizzes (20%). The lowest exam score may be replaced by the score on the cumulative final, if the final exam score is higher; a missed exam will count as the lowest score. More than one missed exam will be assigned a grade of zero. The lowest quiz grade is dropped; if you miss a quiz that will be the one you drop. If you miss more than one quiz, you will receive zeroes for the missed quizzes.

There are NO makeup exams or quizzes. If an emergency arises for that day, schedule yourself to take the practical exam with another lab that week. If the medical or other crisis means that you cannot participate in any of that week’s practicals, you and your instructor can elect for you to take an incomplete grade for the course and finish that portion of the Lab the next semester. If the crises (usually medical) is going to be prolonged, you can request a “medical withdrawal” from the course.

Quizzes will usually be given at the beginning of class. If you arrive late and miss a quiz or start late, you will not be permitted to make it up or be given extra time. Extra credit will be limited to exams and quizzes. No additional projects will be considered. Overall final grades will be assigned according to the following scale.

GRADE PERCENTAGE

A 90-100

B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

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