Biology 2401 (4:3:3)



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Biology 2401 (4:3:3)

Sandra Carter DVM

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Biology 2401 Course Information Document/Syllabus

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Spring 2021- Online Course

The lecture and lab content for Biology 2401.151 and Biology 2401.152 will be delivered online, rather than in a face-to-face setting. However, the information covered in the course, the course learning objectives, the semester schedule, the grading policy, and my expectations for student performance will be very similar to the traditional Biology 2401 courses I have taught previously.

Instructor:

Sandra Carter DVM LVL S 146

Contact Information:

806-716-2495

scarter@southplainscollege.edu

Students are welcome to email me at any time during the semester, and I will be sure to check my email frequently during the day. However, do not expect a response from me between the hours of 11 pm-9 am except in an emergency situation.

Use of your SPC E-mail address (outside of Blackboard) is required for this course. Your SPC E-mail address assigned to you by the college is required to communicate with your instructor. Email announcements will be sent to the student’s SPC email frequently during the semester, so it is imperative that students check their SPC email as well as Blackboard for announcements daily during the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor regarding any questions or concerns they have related to the course.

Office Hours:

Monday and Wednesday- 1 pm- 5 pm, available via phone and email

Tuesday and Thursday- 1 pm- 5 pm in Levelland Science Building 146/151, available for face-to-face meetings by appointment as well as via phone and email

Friday- 10 am- 1 pm available via phone and email

Face-to-face meetings can be scheduled at the Plainview Center, by appointment

Purpose:

To provide a general understanding of human anatomy and physiology for those students in the allied health fields

To meet requirements for an Associate in Arts degree or Associate in Science degree

To meet the requirements of transfer students working toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2401 is a sophomore-level class. One semester of college chemistry is strongly recommended as a prerequisite, as is a general biology or zoology class. In order to enroll in Biol 2401, students must be TSI compliant in Reading, Writing and Math.

NOTE: Chemistry 1406 is required as a prerequisite for admission to the Covenant School of Nursing and is required for a BSN, so pre-nursing students planning to apply to Covenant School of Nursing should take Chem 1406 prior to enrollment in Biol 2401. A less advisable option is to take Chem 1406 concurrently with Biol 2401. For students enrolled in other health career programs such as Rad Tech, HIS, Surg Tech, etc. where Chem 1406 is not required for these programs, you are strongly urged to take Biol 1308, Chem 1301 or Chem 1406 prior to enrollment in Biol 2401. A strong background in chemistry is essential for understanding anatomy and physiology and will increase your chance of succeeding in the course.

Medicine is very detail-oriented. Therefore, the memorization of very detailed information, as well as comprehension of that information is required to establish a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. In order to learn the material and establish a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology, and to succeed in the course, you must be prepared to spend several hours each day watching the assigned lecture and lab videos and studying the information covered in the videos, the textbook and lab atlas.

Because of the volume of information you need to learn in this course, you must read and study the information presented in the textbook. I expect you to learn this material even though we may not cover it in the lecture or lab videos. I have prepared lecture notes- i.e. outlines of the Power Point presentations- they are not complete. They will assist you in following along with the presentation in the Screencast lecture videos.

Computer Requirements:

Students are not required to purchase their own computer, but must have access to one that meets the specifications for this course. There are computer labs available for student use on our Levelland, Lubbock, Plainview and Reese Center Campuses. Students must also have reliable access to the internet to view posted materials and take online exams using Blackboard. E-mail access is required.

For computer or technical Issues: Contact the Help Desk by emailing helpdesk@southplainscollege.edu or calling 806-716-2600.

Blackboard:

Blackboard is used to manage and deliver this course to students.

(Log in with SPC User name and password.)

Blackboard Log In- Blackboard ID and password.

The Blackboard ID will be your first initial (the first initial will be your name that you have registered under at SPC), your last name and the last 4 digits of your Student ID (random number assigned by the college). All letters are lower case and there are no spaces in the ID.

The initial Password will be the Original Campus Connect Pin Number (found on your acceptance letter).

Example: Jane Smith, Student ID number: 123 – 00 - 4567

User ID: jsmith4567

Password: Original Campus Connect Pin Number

You are not allowed to give your user ID and/or password to anyone. You will be dropped and given an F for your final grade if someone other than you is caught logging into this course using your user ID and/or password.

In order to access your course on Blackboard, a Web browser is required. Firefox is one of the preferred web browsers to support Blackboard. You can obtain a free download at the following website:

Chrome is another of the preferred browsers for using Blackboard. (Do NOT use Internet Explorer). You will need to occasionally clear the browser for Chrome. Instructions below.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.

2. At the top right, click More .

3. Click More tools, Clear browsing data.

4. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All.

5. Next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes.

6. Click Clear data.

Java installation is required to run certain features within Blackboard. You can obtain a free download for Java at the following website:



Adobe Flash Player installation on computer is required to run certain features within Blackboard.



All technological questions regarding Blackboard should be directed to the SPC technology center (their information is on the opening page of Blackboard).

Blackboard tutorials can be found on MySPC under Students>Distance Education. Once on the Distance Education page, click on Blackboard Learn 9 on menu to the right. Or access the tutorials at . When you log in to Blackboard there is a module (or box) that has help information on the My Blackboard Tab. You can also learn more about Blackboard Learn through the On Demand Learning Center. The On Demand Learning Center includes short, interactive video lessons called Quick Tutorials and short documents, called Getting Started Guides, designed to get you familiar with a feature in 15 minutes.

If you encounter technological problems while you are taking a test, contact your instructor by phone or email immediately. If the issue is related to Blackboard, you may be advised to contact Blackboard Technical Support blackboard@southplainscollege.edu to report the problem. Students can email Brooke Walker at bwalker@southplainscollege.edu or call 716-2180.

Computer Problems or Blackboard Server Problems:

If a student’s internet connection goes down, or a student’s computer crashes or otherwise becomes inoperable for blackboard, it is the responsibility of the student to have their internet connection and/or computer repaired as soon as possible in order to avoid getting behind in the class. While the computer and/or internet connection is repaired, the student should seek an alternate computer. There are computer labs for student use on the Levelland, Lubbock, Plainview and Reese campuses.

Internet problems and/or the crash or inoperability of a computer will not be an acceptable excuse for being late for or missing an exam. It is the responsibility of the student to have a backup plan in place. If the blackboard server goes down, the appropriate time extensions will be determined and announced by the instructor.

Required Materials for Biol 2401 Spring 2021:

1. Computer with reliable internet service and access to Blackboard. Students are expected to log in to Blackboard multiple times during the week throughout the course to watch the Screencast lecture and lab videos posted to Blackboard on Monday and Wednesday, to view study materials available at , and to print off Word documents such as the lecture notes, lab handouts and review sheets. A student that does not have access to a working computer will not be an acceptable excuse for the inability to receive course content or miss an online exam or quiz.

2. Textbook- you will need a good anatomy and physiology textbook for the course, for Biol 2402 and as a reference text provided you are destined for a career in medicine. There are numerous options for acquiring a text. Options include:

a. Marieb, Elaine N. and Hoehn, Katja, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (NEW)- comes in a BUNDLE packaged with A Brief Atlas of the Human Body, 2nd Edition, Student access kit with access code for Mastering A&P website including PAL, Interactive Physiology, Get Ready for A&P by Lori K. Garrett $$$

-the new text (hard cover or loose leaf) bundle should be available at the SPC bookstore- LVL

b. Marieb, Elaine N. and Hoehn, Katja, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (USED) $$

-you can purchase a used textbook at the SPC bookstore, or online, so check eBay, Amazon, B&N

c. Marieb, Elaine N. and Hoehn, Katja, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (NEW OR USED) RENT from SPC Bookstore, or Chegg, Amazon $$

d. Marieb, Elaine N. and Hoehn, Katja, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition e-text $

-you can purchase an online subscription to the e-text at

e. Marieb, Elaine N. and Hoehn, Katja, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition loose-leaf text $$

-you should be able to purchase the loose-leaf text at the SPC bookstore

f. Marieb, Elaine N. and Hoehn, Katja., Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition (USED). ISBN-13: 978-0321927040 or ISBN-10: 0321927044 $

-you can purchase a used textbook online, so check eBay, Amazon, B&N

-you may also be able to “rent” a copy at Chegg, Amazon, etc. $

g. Alternate Anatomy and Physiology text- such as Martini, Tortora, Saladin text

-as long as the textbook has been printed within the past 5-6 years, it should be acceptable for this course. If you have questions, ask me about your text.

3. Access to Mastering A&P website

The Mastering A&P website includes a host of resources that you can use to study and learn the material presented in the course. Depending on the chapter and topic, there are practice tests, quizzes, labeling exercises, animations, audio tutor sessions, lab materials and videos that can be very helpful in studying anatomy and physiology. Check out the various study materials available at during the first week of the semester to determine which materials will prove most helpful to you, and utilize those study materials consistently during the semester. Options include:

a. the NEW text in the BUNDLE includes an access code to website

b. Human Anatomy and Physiology- Modified Access- you can purchase an Access Code at the SPC Bookstore- LVL

c. If using used text or different text, you will need to purchase access at .

Course ID: carter20310

4. Photographic Lab Atlas

Options include:

a. An atlas is packaged with NEW Marieb 11th ed. text BUNDLE

b. A Brief Atlas of the Human Body, 2nd Ed. Marieb, Hutchinson, Mallat. ISBN: 978-0321662613

-you can purchase a used copy at the SPC LVL bookstore, or located a new or used copy on Amazon or eBay

c. Van de Graaff’s Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 8e 8th Edition. Morton, David A. and Crawley, John L. 2016. ISBN-13: 978-1617312779 or ISBN-10: 1617312770 (NEW, USED OR RENTAL) Available at SPC Bookstore, online at Amazon, B&N

d. Van de Graaff’s Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 7e 7th Edition. Morton, David A. and Crawley, John L. 2011. ISBN-13: 978-0895828750 or ISBN-10: 0895828758 (USED) Available online at Amazon, B&N

5. Lecture notes, lecture handouts and lab handouts- available on Blackboard Blocks 1-5

Attendance Policy:

SPC General Attendance Policy:

Students are expected to attend all classes in order to be successful in a course. The student may be administratively withdrawn from the course when absences become excessive as defined in the course syllabus. 

When an unavoidable reason for class absence arises, such as illness, an official trip authorized by the college or an official activity, the instructor may permit the student to make up work missed. It is the student’s responsibility to complete work missed within a reasonable period of time as determined by the instructor.  Students are officially enrolled in all courses for which they pay tuition and fees at the time of registration. Should a student, for any reason, delay in reporting to a class after official enrollment, absences will be attributed to the student from the first class meeting.

Students that enroll in a course but have “Never Attended” by the official census date, as reported by the faculty member, will be administratively dropped by the Office of Admissions and Records.  A student who does not meet the attendance requirements of a class as stated in the course syllabus and does not officially withdraw from that course by the official census date of the semester, may be administratively withdrawn from that course and receive a grade of “X” or “F” as determined by the instructor. Instructors are responsible for clearly stating their administrative drop policy in the course syllabus, and it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of that policy.  

It is the student’s responsibility to verify administrative drops for excessive absences through MySPC using his or her student online account. If it is determined that a student is awarded financial aid for a class or classes in which the student never attended or participated, the financial aid award will be adjusted in accordance with the classes in which the student did attend/participate and the student will owe any balance resulting from the adjustment. 

  

Biol 2401 Attendance Policy- Spring Online course:

For the online course, content delivery will be via the Blackboard. Lecture and lab material will be made available on Blackboard on Monday and Wednesday of each week, in a manner that is similar to the class schedule of the face-to-face Biol 2401 course (Levelland) which would normally meet on Monday and Wednesday of each week. Students will work at their own pace during the week to obtain and study the information presented each week; however, it is expected that students access the course content on Blackboard, at a minimum, two days per week so that the student does not “fall behind” in their study of the material. I will be monitoring students’ log in to Blackboard throughout the week. Additionally, there will be an exam or quiz scheduled every week.

Therefore, in order to monitor attendance, I will monitor students’ log in to Blackboard as well as completion of scheduled quizzes and exams.

A student may be administratively dropped from the course for non-attendance for any of the following reasons:

1. Failure to log in to Blackboard for a period of 10 or more consecutive days

2. Failure to complete and submit a scheduled Exam

3. Failure to complete and submit two consecutive weekly quizzes

If a student is administratively (i.e. instructor initiated) withdrawn from the class for non-attendance, the grade on transcript will be an “X” or “F”.

All exams and quizzes will be given on the date designated in the class schedule between the hours of 8 am- 8 pm, unless otherwise noted. If there is a conflict with the date/time, it is the students’ responsibility to contact the instructor prior to the scheduled date/time of the exam or quiz. Failure of a student to take any exam or two consecutive quizzes will result in the student being administratively dropped from the course. If a student is administratively (i.e. instructor initiated) withdrawn from the class for non-attendance, the grade on transcript will be an “X” or “F”.

The last day to drop a course during the Spring 2021 semester with a “W” is Thursday, April 29, 2021 (8 am- 4 pm). If you drop the class before that date, the grade on your transcript will be a “U” or “W”. If you decide to stop attending class, it is your responsibility to take the proper action to have this course officially dropped from your schedule immediately, to avoid being administratively dropped (by me for non-attendance) with an “X” or “F”.

NOTE: If you are receiving financial aid, it is your responsibility to visit with your financial aid advisor to determine how dropping this course will affect your present and future financial aid eligibility.

Grading Policy:

There will be six exams, each worth 100 points, administered this semester that cover the lecture and/or lab material presented in the five blocks of course content.

There will be 11 weekly quizzes given this semester, each worth 10 points. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. The quizzes will be short and will have a strict time limit of 10-12 minutes. There are several objectives for the weekly quizzes. They are designed to:

1. motivate you to study the week’s material so that you do not fall behind with your study

2. test your knowledge of some of the material covered the previous week so you can determine any “gaps” in your knowledge

3. help you think about how the information you are learning could be used in the “real” world

4. help you think about how questions could be asked about the material you are studying and enable you to get a “feel” for the wording of questions that could be included on exams

5. help you practice taking assessments, such as quizzes and exams, online

The first quiz will cover course information that is included in the course information document/syllabus. Otherwise, the remaining quizzes will cover the anatomy and physiology information presented during the previous week of class.

Use the quizzes to help you with your study of the information presented in the course. If you don’t score well on one or two quizzes, don’t stress out as each quiz is only worth 1.4% of your final grade! Just learn from the quizzes and use them to help guide your study so that you learn the material more thoroughly. A thorough understanding and knowledge of the material presented in each block is essential for scoring well on the exams, and for the understanding and mastery of your future coursework.

Your course grade will be determined by your cumulative point total from 6 equally weighted exams, each worth 100 points (maximum total points 600), and 10 weekly quizzes, (remember, there are 11 weekly quizzes but the lowest quiz score will be dropped) each worth 10 points (maximum total pts 100). Thus, the maximum number of points that can be earned in the course is 700 points.

Final grade Course Average Total number of points (accounts for rounding)

A >89.5% (rounds to 90%) 627-700 pts

B 79.5-89.4 557-626

C 69.5-79.4 487-556

D 59.5-69.4 417-486

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