BIOL 2401: Human Anatomy & Physiology-I Instructor: Audra Day RN, PhD Office: S-130 Phone: (806) 894-9611 ext. 2317 Email: [email protected] Website: BLACKBOARD link at the top of the SPC home page FYI: If you want your emails to be read: 1) Put your name, class, & section # in the subject line 2) Failure to follow #1 your email goes to the trash…NO EXCEPTIONS! Office Hours: M/W: 4:00-5:00pm T: 1:00-4:00pm F: 9:00am-12:00pm Course Description: This course focuses on the structure and functions of human cells, tissues, and organs, including the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This is the first semester of an integrated course for students pursuing professions in allied health and to meet the requirements for an Associate in Arts or Sciences Degree. PURPOSE: To provide a general understanding of human anatomy and physiology for students pursuing professions in allied health. PREREQUSITE for BIOL 2401: TSI compliance in reading and one semester of college chemistry. One semester of general biology or zoology or microbiology is HIGHLY recommended. NOTE: This is listed as a SOPHOMORE level course and will be taught as such presuming some knowledge of biological sciences and chemistry. REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. Text: E.N. Marieb & K. Hoehn. Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. 8th Ed. 2. Laboratory Atlas: M. Hutchinson et. al. A Brief Atlas of the Human Body. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. 2nd Edition. BRING TO CLASS EACH SESSION!!! 3. Notebook paper: lined and UNBOUND (not torn out of a spiral notebook!) Suggested Study Aid Kreiger P.A. A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology. Morton Pub. Co. 2008 Student Learning Outcomes: Students who have completed this course will be expected to: 1) Discuss the principle of homeostasis in regulating human physiology including examples of positive and negative feedback systems. 2) Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of anatomical nomenclature. 3) Display knowledge of the structure of eukaryotic cell, functions of cytoplasmic organelles, and membrane transport mechanisms. 4) Describe the life cycle of a eukaryotic cell. 5) Demonstrate understanding of histology, including basic tissue types, their function, and location. 6) Identify the bones of the human skeleton including: anatomical location, major structures, and articulations. 7) Describe the form and function of cells found within the skeletal system. 8) Explain the details of bone development, bone growth, and bone repair.9) Identify the anatomical location of selected skeletal muscles and specify their origin, insertion, and action. 10) Describe the structure, function, and organization of cells found in the muscular system. 11) Describe the physiological properties of skeletal muscle including excitation and contraction coupling, motor unit contraction, and metabolism. 12) Demonstrate understanding of the central and peripheral nervous systems: organization pattern, anatomical locations, and functional properties. 13) Describe the function and form of neuroglia and neurons. 14) Discuss electrophysiological properties of the nervous tissue including membrane potentials, action potentials, synaptic transmission, and activation of the neuromuscular junction. 15) Explain the effects and control of the autonomic nervous system including target organs, neurotransmitters, and receptors. CLASSROOM POLICIES - In other words…these are the rules. You break ‘em you suffer the consequences. 1. Attendance: A. Attendance at both lecture and lab ARE MANDATORY. Whenever absences become excessive and, in the instructor’s opinion, minimum course 0bjectives cannot be met due to absences; the student will be withdrawn from the course. B. A student with 3 consecutive or 6 total unexcused absences may be administratively withdrawn from the course C. Excused Absences: - The instructor will determine if a student’s absence is excused. - Excuses MUST be documented IN WRITING and provided within 48hrs of the absence. D. You must sign in EVERY day to be counted present in lecture/lab 2. Grading: A. NO grades in lecture OR lab will be dropped B. If you miss an exam due to EXTREEM circumstances WRITTEN proof must be provided within 48hrs of the missed exam - Otherwise a grade of ZERO (0) will be assigned to your grade. - IF your excuse is deemed valid by the instructor you will be given a COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER which will be substituted for your missed exam. C. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN!!! D. Exams: - 6 equally weighted exams each worth 100 points. (~75 %) - Dates for exams are listed on the last page but are subject to change the instructor sees fit. - Some Exams will have a lecture & laboratory component - Lecture exams include multiple choice, matching, & true/false. - Laboratory exams include multiple choice &/or fill in the blank. - Laboratory exams will include structure identification and will REQUIRE CORRECT SPELLING for full credit.- Most exams will have a bonus section. - The Final Exam (Exam 6) will have a comprehensive portion. - If you feel a question was graded incorrectly or unfairly PLEASE make an appointment to see me during my office hours. F. Quizzes: - Account for a total of 200 points (~ 25%). - Some quizzes will be given online and require internet access. - Will have a variety of formats - If you are absent for an in class quiz you will receive a zero for that NO EXCEPTIONS (so don’t ask me!). G General Information: - It is your responsibility to keep track of your own grades. - I will be happy to verify your calculations but DON’T ASK ME WHAT YOUR GRADE IS if you haven’t added up your points first. - You will be allowed to keep all your assignments except the exams. H. Grading Scale:  760-680 = A  679-604 = B  603-528 = C  527-452 = D  < 451 = F I. Dropping: Any official drop initiated by the student before the LAST DAY to drop will result in a "W" on your transcript. Any drop initiated by the instructor for excessive absences will result in either an "F" or "X" on the transcript. 3. Academic Honesty: A. From SPC General Catalog: It is the aim of the faculty of South Plains College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of any student to present as his or her own any work which he or she