HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:  BIOL 202

SYLLABUS-FALL 2008

 

 

Professor:  Brenda J. Peters, Ph.D.

Office:  205 Lewis Hall

Phone:  333-6417

Home Phone:  326-5285

E-mail: PetersBrendaJ@sau.edu

URL address: http://web.sau.edu/PetersBrendaJ

Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.,  Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 p.m., Thursdays 10:00-11:00 a.m., Fridays 2:00-3:30 p.m., and by appointment.

 

Textbooks:     Martini/Nath, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Pearson Publishing Company, 8th edition, 2009.

Marieb, Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual, Pearson Publishing Company, Inc., 5th edition, 2008.

(OPTIONAL)Twietmeyer and McCracken, Coloring Guide to Regional Human Anatomy,  Lea and Febiger Publishers.

                                 

Time: Lectures- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Section A: 9:00-9:50 a.m.

Section B: 10:00-10:50 a.m.

Section C:  12:00-12:50 p.m.

Section D: 1:00-1:50 p.m.

 

            Labs-   A: Tuesdays 12:15-2:05 p.m.

B: Wednesday 2:00-3:50 p.m.

M: Wednesday 5:10-7:00 p.m.

                        C: Thursday 12:15-2:05 p.m.

                        D: Friday 2:00-3:50 p.m.

 

Place: Lectures-Lew 002

           Lab-Lew 201

 

Description: This course is a systems-based introduction to the human body with study of structure and functioning of all human organ systems. This is a sophomore level course and does not meet the general education requirements.  The pre-requisites for this course include any one of the following: Biology 101, 103, 112; Chemistry 101, 103, 105.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Course Objectives: I try to foster a nurturing and challenging learning environment which will encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all students.  In this course, you should be able to:

1) read and understand the assigned chapters in the textbook

2) explain basic physiological concepts

3) integrate these physiological concepts into a working model of the human body

4) participate actively in team work and class discussions

5) learn the assigned anatomical structures on the cats, cadavers, and models.

6) utilize different dissection techniques

 

Attendance and Class Participation: Because learning requires cooperation, attendance as well as class participation in lecture and lab is mandatory.  If you have more than 5 absences in lecture, you will be asked to drop the course.  If you have 2 or more excused absences in lab, your final grade will be lowered by at least half a grade.

 

MAKE-UP EXAMS AND LABS WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY FOR THE MOST EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES!

 

Exams:  Lecture exams will be multiple choice and short essay.  Practical exams will consist of the identification of structures on cats, cadavers, and models. The final exam will be comprehensive.

 

Homework and Assignments:  You are expected to work in assigned teams to complete homework and class assignments.  There will be 14 assignments throughout the semester, the lowest score of which will be thrown out.  There is no make-up for missed assignments and homework.

 

Grading:  Your grade will be figured from a total point score acquired from individual lecture and lab practical exams.  Grades will be figured according to the following percentage scale:

 

90-100%=A    85-89%=B+    80-84%=B

75-79%=C+    70-74%=C      60-69%=D

BELOW 60%=F

 

General Information:

Tutoring for this course is available through the Student Success Center.  There will be open labs and group study sessions.  Please talk with someone at the Student Success Center if you wish to have individual tutoring.

 


 

Human anatomical specimens will be used in the laboratory portion of this course.  The use of these specimens is a valuable experience, and it is necessary to respect such a privilege. There is no better way to learn human anatomy.  These are persons who have donated their bodies so that you may learn anatomy.  I expect you to behave accordingly.  I will be very strict concerning behavior in and around the cadaver lab.

 

 

 

NO ONE is to bring visitors into the lab for any reason.  Only those students that are enrolled in the class are allowed in the anatomy lab.  NO cell phones should be in sight.  Photographic equipment of any kind is not allowed.   Anyone who violates this or any other rule will be dropped from the course with a failing grade and may be subject to further action by the University, possibly resulting in their expulsion.  Since we must abide by the guidelines established by the University of Iowa Medical Center, any infringement of these guidelines may jeopardize our further use of human specimens.

 

Proper security measures will be used for the cadaver lab.  It will remain locked when not in use.  If you would like to study in the cadaver lab outside the regularly scheduled times, you must sign in with me or Dr. Kelley (Lew 203).  Be prepared to show your student I.D.  THE MAIN ANATOMY LAB SHOULD BE OPEN FOR STUDY DURING REGULAR CLASS HOURS DURING THE WEEK (8:00-5:00).  If you wish to use the lab at any other time, you must check in at the security desk in the Rogalski Center, show them your student ID and have them let you in.  You must also check out at the same place.

 

Cats will also be used in the laboratory portion of the course.  Since not all of you will have an opportunity to dissect the cadavers this semester, it is imperative that you obtain this dissection experience on the cats.  Dissection is a valuable skill that allows you to visualize the three dimensional aspect of the specimen.  Cats are chosen for dissection as opposed to other mammals because they closely resemble human anatomy.  I believe this "hands on" experience will enhance your learning process.

 

According to OSHA regulations, all students must wear goggles and gloves while dissecting.  Gloves will be provided for you, but goggles must be purchased in the Bookstore.

 

Students with Disabilities: SAU supports student success by providing a broad range of reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.  If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please make arrangements with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

 

Remember, I am here to facilitate your learning process, so please come and see me if you have any questions.   I want you to be successful in this course!

 


 

                                          COURSE CALENDAR (subject to change)

 

Week:              Topics:

 

8/25                 Course Introduction; Chapter 1 (pp. 1-27); Chapter 2 (pp. 28-42, 45-65);

Begin Chapter 3: Cellular Level of Organization (66-72, 89-98).

 

 

9/1                   Finish Chapter 3; Chapter 4: Tissue Level of Organization (pp. 111-147).

                        September 1st—NO CLASS

 

 

9/8                   Chapter 24: Digestive System (pp. 874-928).

 

 

9/15                 Finish Chapter 24; Chapter 25: Metabolism and Energetics (pp. 929-948). 

LECTURE EXAM 1-Wed 17th

 

 

9/22                 Finish Chapter 25; begin Chapter 23

 

 

9/29                 Chapter 23: Respiratory System (pp. 825-873).

                                                           

 

10/6                 Chapter 12: Neural Tissue (pp. 386-417);

                        Chapter 16: Autonomic Nervous System (pp. 528-546)

LECTURE EXAM 2—Fri 10th

 

 

10/13               Chapter 13: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (pp. 429-459)

                        Chapter 14: Brain and Cranial Nerves (pp. 460-505)

October 17th—NO CLASS

 

 

10/20               Chapter 19: The Blood (pp. 650-680);

Chapter 20: The Heart (pp. 681-718)

 

 

10/27               Chapter 21: Blood Vessels and Circulation (pp. 719-775). 

 

                       

11/3                LECTURE EXAM 3—Mon 3rd

                        Chapter 26: Urinary System (pp. 965-1008).


 

 

 

11/10              Chapter 18: Endocrine System (pp. 603-649); Begin Chapter 28.

 

 

 

11/17               Chapter 28: Reproductive Systems (pp. 1041-1085);

 

 

11/24               Finish Chapter 28; Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance (pp. 1086-1107)

LECTURE EXAM 4—Mon 24th

THANKSGIVING BREAK (26th-28th)

 

 

12/1                 Chapter 6: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure (pp. 184-210).

Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue (pp. 293-311).

 

 

12/10              FINAL EXAMS: Section A: Friday 8-9:50 a.m.;

      Section B: Monday 10-11:50 a.m.

 


 

GRADE SHEET AND POINT DISTRIBUTION

 

EXAM #         POINTS          YOUR SCORE                      TOTAL POINTS       PERCENTAGE

 

Lecture#1         125                                                     

 

Practical#1       90                                                                   215

 

Lecture#2         125                                                                  340

 

Practical#2       80                                                                   420

 

Lecture#3         125                                                                  545

 

Lecture#4         125                                                                  670

 

Practical#3       90                                                                   760

 

Final Exam       175                                                                  935

 

Assignments       65                                                                  1000