HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I [BIOL 2457] Section 001 FALL, 2008 TR 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Life Science, Room 119 Instructor: Dr. Timothy L. Henry Office: Life Science Building, Room 232 Mailbox: 19498 Office Hours: Tu & Tr 2:00-3:30 pm Phone: (817) 272-7223 Email: [email protected] Course WWW site: http://www.uta.edu\biology\henry Course Prerequisites: Biology 1441 or equivalent (Biol1333 & 1334), and approval of the department. Those students without the minimum prerequisites will not be allowed in the class. This syllabus outlines the critical points of the course, read it and know it. Required Textbook(s): LECTURE – Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, F.H. Martini 8th edition. The textbook, with CD-ROMs, comes packaged with an Applications Manual & Atlas. The affiliated Study Guide is separate from the text & manual, and is highly recommended. LAB – Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual (pig version) E.N. Marieb, 9th edition. Optional - Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook , E.N. Marieb. ADAM Interactive Anatomy 4.0. Read your lab syllabus that will be supplied by your lab instructor. You must take an online Lab Tutorial, if you haven’t done so. Consider this syllabus fair game for test questions. Course Description: The study of the form and function of the human body. What could be more interesting than you? Student Learning Outcomes: As described in the catalog, the goal of this class is to introduce students to the fundamental elements of human structure and function including cellular physiology, tissue organization, integumentary structure and function, musculoskeletal structure and function, basic neurobiology and organization of the human nervous system, chemical communication and signal transduction pathways (with specific reference to the endocrine system). The emphasis of the lecture portion of the class will be on the physiology and the laboratory will focus on anatomy. This class is recommended for pre-allied health professionals. Preparing prior to the lectures is essential for doing well in this course. At the least familiarize yourself with the material before you attend class. Attendance and Drop Policy: Attendance is required of all students, due to the volume and intensity of the material to be covered in the session. Should you encounter a problem attending class, talk to your instructor ASAP. If you stop attending classes, and fail to withdraw through the registrar, you will receive a failing grade for the course. Student MAV cards or other photo IDs should be on hand at all times. Specific Course Requirements with Descriptions: There will be 1000 total points {100%} for the course as follows: 3 Lecture Exams …………………….…… 390 pts {39%} 1 Comprehensive Final…….………..…… 260 pts {26%} Total lab grade…………………………….. 350 pts {35%} (In order to figure your grade, just multiply your projected averages by the above percentages then add) Grading Scale: Points Percentages Grade 895-1000 89.5-100 A 795-894 79.5-89.4 B 695-794 69.5-79.4 C 595-684 59.5-68.4 D 000-594 0-59.4 F Exams will be given at the scheduled date and time unless otherwise announced in class. All exams require a Scantron form #882-ES, a #2 pencil, a Student MAV card, or other photo ID. Those who arrive late for a test will not be allowed to take it without a legitimate excuse. No notes, cell phones/cameras, or earpieces are allowed during exams. All scheduled exams must be taken, or the grade for that test will count as a zero. Exam results and answer keys may be reviewed (not copied or photographed) during regular office hours or by appointment up to one week after the exam has been taken. After that time the exam files will be closed. You must arrive on the hour of the posted office time to review an exam. The comprehensive Final Exam is not optional. Syllabus questions may be on your exams. Make-up Policy: There will be NO make-up exams given. If you miss an exam for any reason whatsoever you will receive a grade of 0%. Should you have a justifiable documented excuse for missing one exam (i.e. a signed doctor’s note on letter head sent through post explaining reason for your absence, a funeral program with your name listed as a family or friend, or a police report saying you were in an accident, etc. at the time of the exam) at the discretion of your instructor, you may possibly replace your missed exam grade with your grade from your comprehensive final exam. This may apply to one exam only. Laboratory Attendance is mandatory on your scheduled days. There will be little chance to make up missed laboratories due to the crowded laboratory schedule, so no unexcused absences will be permitted. If a lab practical is missed, with a justifiably documented excuse, you will receive an incomplete grade (X) for the course until the next semester’s practical. This make-up practical must be completed with the next semester class or the grade will automatically convert to a failing one. Incomplete Grades will only be given at the discretion of the instructor when accompanied by a valid medical or profound personal excuse. A grade of X (incomplete) may be assigned for a course if, in the opinion of the instructor, there are extenuating documented circumstances that prevent the student from completing the required work within the semester of enrollment for the course. The incomplete work must be completed by the end of the final examination period of the following semester for the student to receive credit for the course. If incomplete work remains undone after the allotted time period, it will revert to an F.Withdraw with automatic W deadline will be Friday of the week the results of your first lab