Fall 2005 Course Schedule*Essex County CollegeBiology and Chemistry DepartmentBIO 121 Course Outline*Title: Anatomy & Physiology I (Bio 121) Instructor: Dr. EnriquezCredit: 4 Email: [email protected]: None Website: http://faculty.essex.edu/~enriquez Co-requisite: None Phone: 973 – 877 – 3213 Office: 2183 (Blue Area)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayOffice HoursBy Appointment HoursCourse Description: The first of a two-part study of the human anatomy and physiology. Course Objective: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:1. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills;2. Demonstrate mastery of fundamental concepts of human reproduction and development;3. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of Chemistry, Cells, Tissue, Integumentary system, Skeletal system, Muscular system, Nervous system, Spinal Cord, and Brain.4. Demonstrate the ability to put theoretical concepts into practical application during the performance of laboratory exercises;5. Demonstrate proficiency in the application of the scientific method.Required Materials:Textbooks: Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 11th edition,By Tortora & Derrickson Materials: Lab Manual, 7th editionBy Benson, Gunstream, Talaro, & Talaro Methods of Instruction:1. Lecture2. Laboratory assignmentsMinimum Course Requirements:1. The reading of all assigned textbooks chapters;2. Participation in class discussions.Method of Evaluation:1. Passing average on all quizzes and examination; 2. Passing grade on all final examinations.Average Grade90 - 100 A85 - 89 B +80 - 84 B 90 % Lecture Exams ** (5 exams at 18 % each)75 - 79 C + 5 % Attendance70 - 74 C 5 % Participation and Conduct60 - 69 D 100 %less than 59 F* This outline is subject to change** Cheating of any kind or degree is not tolerated and will result with a grade of 0 (zero).Essex County CollegeBiology and Chemistry DepartmentFall 2005 Course Schedule*SeptemberMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday1 25 6 7IntroductionChap 1 – Human Body8 912 Chap 1 – Human Body13 14 Chap 2 - Chemistry15 1619 Chap 2 - Chemistry20 21 Chap 3 - Cell22 2326 Chap 3 - Cell 27 28 Chap 4 – Tissue29 30* This outline is subject to change** Cheating of any kind or degree is not tolerated and will result with a grade of 0 (zero).Essex County CollegeBiology and Chemistry DepartmentOctober 2005Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday3 Exam 1 – Chap 1, 2,& 34 5 Chap 4 - Tissue6 710No ClassesColumbus Day11 12 Chap 5 - Integumentary13 1417 Chap 5 - Integumentary18 19 Chap 6 - Bone 20 2124 Exam 2 – Chap 4 & 525 26 Chap 6 - Bone27 28November2005Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday31Chap 10 – Muscle1 2Chap 10 – Muscle3 47 Exam 3 – Chap 6 & 108 9 Exam 4 – Bone Practical10 1114 Chap 12 – Nervous System15 16 Chap 12 – Nervous System17 1821 Chap 13 – Spinal Cord22 23 Chap 13 – Spinal Cord24No ClassesThanksgiving 25No ClassesThanksgiving28 Chap 14 - Brain29 30 Chap 14 - Brain* This outline is subject to change** Cheating of any kind or degree is not tolerated and will result with a grade of 0 (zero).Essex County CollegeBiology and Chemistry DepartmentDecember 2005Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday1 25 Exam 5 – Chap 12 &136 7 Chap 15 – Autonomic Nervous System8 912 Chap 15 – Autonomic Nervous System13 14 Exam 6 – Chap 14 &1515 1619Last day of classes20 21 22 2326 27 28 29 30* This outline is subject to change** Cheating of any kind or degree is not tolerated and will result with a grade of 0 (zero).Essex County CollegeBiology and Chemistry DepartmentCourse Policies*Attendance: Faculty takes attendance at each scheduled class session. Students are expected to attend all classesand be on time for such classes. In any course, a student who is absent a total of sessions (class meetings) which arescheduled per week will be required to confer with the instructor. Continued absence from regularly class sessionsmay result in failure. Students with excessive absences will be referred to a counselor. Attendance is part of thefinal grade evaluation.A student is responsible for any material or assignment presented in his/her absence and should makearrangements with another student to copy notes. The lecture will not be repeated in the instructor’s office.A student will be considered absent at the discretion of the instructor based on behavior or classroom etiquettedeemed inappropriate (as listed at the bottom).Incomplete: A grade of Incomplete (I) is assigned only when a student has completed 75% of assigned coursework with a grade of C or better. To remove the incomplete, the student must complete all course requirements. Ifall course requirements are not satisfied after six months, the original “I” grade will be recorded as an “F”Examination: All examinations must be taken when scheduled. In the event of an illness or unexpectedemergency, the student must provide the instructor with a suitable documentation. Approval of documentation is atthe instructor’s discretion. Upon approval, the missed examination must be taken within 2 class periods. Failure totake the examination within the time period will result in a grade of zero for the examination.Unless explicitly stated otherwise all examination are closed book, and without the use of notes of any kind.Students who violate any of rule of examination will result receive a grade zero for the examination and may fail thecourse.-Copying-Talking or whispering-Use of any electronic device-Use of notes-Alteration of answer(s) for the purpose of re-grading-Any other behavior deemed inappropriateHomework: All homework assignments must be completed and submitted on time. Homework assignments willnot be accepted after the due date unless a documented emergency or illness existed.Plagiarism: Any assignment that duplicates, in form, logic or essence, any other student’s assignment will begiven a zero grade. Student assignments are an individual effort of each student to solve an assigned problem. Youmay seek advice from your classmates but your assignments should not be duplicate their answer, summary, oranalysis. Classroom etiquette that are deemed inappropriate: - Talking during lectures - Chewing gum, eating, or drinking noisily- Creating disturbances- Wearing hats- Obvious yawning- Slouching in seats- Putting feet on desks or tables- Sleeping - Cutting class- Acting bored or apathetic- Not paying