S’09 - C. Peters - Stanton Biology 47 : Human Anatomy 1 West Valley College Biology 47 - Human Anatomy Spring 2009 Instructor: Christine Peters - Stanton Office Hrs.: MW 2 – 3:00; T 12:30- 1:30 Office: 24A Web Site: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/peters/ Phone: (408) 741-2626 Email: [email protected] Lecture: TTh (SM 35); 7:45am - 9:10am Labs: MW (SM22) 7:45am -10:55am (69527) MW (SM22) 10:55am - 2:05pm (69528) Welcome to Human Anatomy – Biology 47! You are about to begin an exciting and wondrous adventure into the structure of the human body. It will undoubtedly be a journey filled with amazing observations. There will be much to learn with an investment of a lot of time, energy and effort in this process. For many of you this course will begin the foundation for your careers in the Health Care Field. As such, the material will need to be learned, not merely memorized. Learning requires a high level of understanding and will allow you to not only know information BUT more importantly be able to apply your knowledge. The ability to do so will extend the value of this course will far beyond the boundaries of your transcript, into your careers and lives. In this syllabus you will find descriptions of what you can expect from this course, from me as your instructor, and perhaps most importantly, what is expected of you. Please read through the following information carefully: General Course Description : Biology 47 is a five unit semester lecture and laboratory course. It is an in depth study of the microscopic and macroscopic structures of the human body systems. The course is designed to satisfy the anatomy requirements for degrees in Nursing, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Human Performance, Occupational Therapy, and others. It is acceptable for credit by the University of California and the California State Universities (caution: if you plan to transfer it is your responsibility to confirm with the department / institution to which you wish to transfer that this course meets their requirements, they have the final say). As a transferable course the academic rigor that students will be held accountable for will be comparable to a “university level” undergraduate human anatomy course. Biology 47 DOES have a PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of college or high school biology (C or better). It is in your best interest to take a general biology class prior to enrolling in anatomy if you either do not remember general biology or have not adequately learned the material. For the first time I will be asking students to self administer a competency exam on his or her understanding of general biology concepts (specifically cellular biology). There will be a downloadable General Biology Quiz that all students will need to get from the website, take and turn in the second week of school. This class will include 3 hrs of lecture and 6 hrs of lab weekly. The fundamentals of anatomy will be introduced through the lectures and laboratory demonstrations and activities. The laboratory portion of the class consists of the examination and study of models, histological slides, preserved and unpreserved animal materials (cats and sheep), and human cadavers. Note: If you have a learning or physical need that will require special accommodations in this class you will need to notify me in writing of your accommodation needs. West Valley College makes reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. College materials will be available in alternate formats (Braille, audio, electronic format, or large print) upon request. Please contact the Disability and Educational Support Program at (408) 741-2010 (voice) or (408) 741-2658 (TTY) for assistance.S’09 - C. Peters - Stanton Biology 47 : Human Anatomy 2 Course Expectations : This anatomy course meets for 9 hours per week, 3 hours scheduled for lecture and 6 hours scheduled for lab. In addition to the scheduled class meetings, plan on spending additional time in the library and in the student study room (SM26). To get the most out of this class you should expect to devote as much as 20-25 hours a week in and out of class. For the average student to earn the average grade they should devote 2 hours outside of class to learn the information presented in an hour of in class. To be good at anything takes practice. Studying is “practicing” the new knowledge and information in the security of your home rather than on a patient! The amount of time you spend in and outside of class will determine how well you do in the course. Students are expected to attend and participate in ALL lectures and lab classes. Any student absent from 6 or more class sessions – 10% of the class (lab &/or lecture) may be dropped from the course by the instructor. Students are encouraged to remain active participants in both lectures and laboratory classes. Class involvement will not only make the course more interesting, but will also facilitate student understanding, learning and retention. All students are expected to arrive to class on time. You should be prepared for both lecture and lab. Preparation for lecture means; 1. You have reviewed and feel comfortable with the previous lecture’s material and have reviewed the study questions at the end of the lecture outline. 2. You have downloaded, from the course website, the lecture outline for the day. Preparation for lab means; 1. You have studied the previous lab material and feel comfortable with the information 2. You have read and reviewed the material for the day’s lab in your lab manual. If you do arrive late please sit in the back or side of the room so as not to disrupt the class (your peers or instructor). DO NOT WALK across the front of the classroom please!!! Required and Recommended Material : Required Text : 1. Human Anatomy (6th Edition) Martini, F.H.,M.J. Timmons and M.P. McKinley. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2009. (www.aw-bc.com/martini) ISBN: 10:0-321-50042-3 2. Biology 47 - Human Anatomy Laboratory
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