BIOLOGY 230: HUMAN ANATOMY (Spring 2006)

 

Meeting Time and Location:

            Lecture: MW 11-11:50 AM, B-109

            Laboratory: MW 12:30-3:20 PM I-3311

 

Instructor:

            Dr. Kevin Krown

            Office Hours: MW 4-5 PM, TTh 4-5:30 PM

            Office: I-302

            Phone: 619-388-2423

            E-Mail: kkrown@sdccd.edu

 

Course Details and Description:

            CRN# 54227

            2 Lecture Hours/wk

            6 Lab Hours/wk

            4 Units

            This course utilizes a systems approach to the study of human body structure from         the microscopic level of organization to the gross level. Structure-function           relationships from studies of histological slides, photomicrographs, anatomical        models and charts, and mammalian dissection. This course is intended to meet   the requirements of students in the fields of nursing, physical therapy,             recreational therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic,             psychology, physical education, and biology or those who wish to extend their   knowledge of    the human body beyond the scope of introductory biology.

 

Prerequisites: Biology 105 and Biology 106, or Biology 107, Biology 160, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent

 

Course Website: WebCT and http://classroom.sdmesa.edu/bbrothers/modelindex.html

 

Required Lecture Textbook:

  • Human Anatomy, 5th ed. by Martini, Timmons, and Tallitsch (2005)

 

Grading:

Lecture Exams: Five midterm exams (70 pts each) will be given during the lecture portion of the course.  Each exam will be approximately 75% multiple choice and 25% essay and will consist of material covered during both the lecture and laboratory (350 pts total).  Students can take an optional comprehensive final examination to replace the lowest lecture exam score.

 

You will need a Form 882 Scantron (short form) and a #2 pencil for the multiple choice portion of each exam.  I prepare the exam questions from my lecture notes and laboratory assignments.   I can also help you; so make use of my office hours.  If you miss a lecture, be sure to get the notes.  It is your responsibility to know of any changes to the scheduled exam dates announced in class.

 

Laboratory Exams: Six laboratory practicals will test student knowledge of anatomical structures identified on microscope slides, plastic models and dissected specimens.  (250 points total)

 

            Point Distribution:      Midterm Exams=          350     

                                                Laboratory Exams=      250

            Total Points:                                                   600

 

            The course grade will be determined by the percentage of the total point score             earned and will be approximately:

 

            A= 90-100% (540-600 points)

            B= 80-89% (480-539 points)

            C= 70-79% (420-479 points)

            D= 60-69% (360-419 points)

            F= less than 60% (<360 points)

                       

Make-Up Policy:

            There are NO make-up labs.  If you miss a midterm exam due to illness or        emergency, you must either contact me by email or telephone no later than the         day of the lab.  Make-up midterm exams must be arranged with the instructor and    are 100% essay. 

            No extra credit assignments will be considered, so please don’t ask.

                 

Administrative Deadlines:

  • February 16:  Last day to add and pay for class with an add code.
  • February 16: Last day to drop without receiving W on your record
  • February 21: Last day to drop and be eligible for a fee refund
  • April 21: Withdrawal deadline.  A letter grade must be assigned after this date

 

Attendance Requirements:

                  It is the students’s responsibility to add, drop, or withdraw from classes before the deadlines stated in the class schedule. Due to student demand, registered students who fail to attend the first day of class without contacting me will be dropped from the course. Petitions to add, drop, or withdraw after the deadline will not be approved without proof of circumstances beyond the student’s control which made him/her unable to meet the deadline. Lack of money to pay fees is not considered an extenuating circumstance. Students anticipating difficulty in paying fees before the add deadline should check with the Financial Aid Office about sources of funds or other alternatives for which they may be eligible.

         If you decide to withdraw from this course, you are reminded to do so before April 21.  If you fail to withdraw by that date and you stop coming to class, a final grade must be assigned to you.

 

 

Course Attendance Policy:

         Attendance is critical to teaching and learning. You will fall behind in acquiring course content and skills if you do not attend class regularly. I realize that situations may develop which are beyond your control and which may interfere with your attendance. Therefore, a student may be dropped from class for three absences and must be dropped with a maximum of five absences. This is in compliance with Mesa College policy on attendance.   If you miss class, make arrangements with a classmate to keep you informed on lecture topics, lab or studio exercises, handouts and assignments. It is your responsibility to drop the class if you stop attending the course, otherwise an “F” grade will be recorded.

        

Classroom Behavior and Student Code of Conduct:

         Students are expected to respect and obey standards of student conduct while in class and on the campus. The student Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedure, and student due process (Policy 3100, 3100.1 and 3100.2) can be found in the current college catalog in the section Academic Information and Regulations pages 39-51, and at the office of the Dean of Student Affairs (H-500). Charges of misconduct and disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon students who violate these standards of conduct or provisions of college regulations. As your instructor, I have the following expectations or your behavior in this class:

        1.    Promote a courteous learning atmosphere by exhibiting mutual respect and

              consideration of the feelings, ideas, and contributions of others.

        2.    Demonstrate respect for the your work, as well as the work of others, by

              recognizing and acknowledging strengths and improvements.

        3.    Demonstrate respect for tools, equipment and supplies in the classroom.

4.        Practice consideration for others by maintaining a clean and orderly

       learning environment.                                              

5.        Recognize everyone's opportunity to contribute information in a

Relevant and meaningful manner by not monopolizing discussions, interrupting, interjecting  irrelevant, illogical or inappropriate questions or comments.

6.        Regarding food and beverages in the class.

7.        Regarding personal electronic equipment: cell phones, pagers, etc.

8.        This class will be conducted in accordance the college student code of conduct and basic standards of academic honesty. Cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Violations of standards of academic honesty will be reported to the school dean for appropriate action.

 

Accomodation of Disabilities:

                 Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should notify me immediately.

 

Laboratory Safety:

            Please wear shoes in the laboratory in order to protect your feet from potential chemicals and broken glass found on the floor.  Protective eyewear (safety goggles            are available in the lab room) should be worn when working with preserved         specimens.  An eyewash is available in the room in the event chemicals become             splashed in the eyes.

 

            Sharp objects (scalpels, razor blades and pins) and biohazards must be disposed of       in the red sharps container.

 

            Disinfectant and Band-aids are available at the first aid station

 

Course Objectives:

            Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Know how to operate a compound light microscope for viewing histological specimens

·        Understand structure-function correlates from cellular level to gross anatomical levels in mammals

·        Identify the different types of tissues that comprise the body and understand how these tissues combine to form organs with unique functional characteristics

·        Identify bones of the human skeleton and understand the developmental, structural and functional aspects of bone formation

·        Identify muscles of  the mammalian  body and understand the developmental, structural and functional aspects of muscle action

·        Identify all structural features of the heart and all major blood vessels and have a thorough understanding of how these components work to maintain a functional circulatory system

·        Identify all parts of the mammalian respiratory system and have a thorough understanding of how the function of each component is determined by regionally-specific anatomical features.

·        Identify all organs of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory glands and have a thorough understanding of how the function of each organ is determined by regionally-specific anatomical features.

·        Identify all organs of the urinary tract and have a thorough understanding of how the function of each organ is determined by regionally-specific anatomical features.

·        Identify all organs of the male and female reproductive tracts and accessory glands and have a thorough understanding of how the function of each organ is determined by regionally-specific anatomical features.

·        Have a newly discovered appreciation for the structure, function and organization for the human body

 

Formula for Passing the Course:

  • Attend lectures and labs regularly, take detailed notes, and obtain notes for any missed lectures promptly.
  • Keep up with the lecture and lab reading (don’t wait until the night before an exam or lab).
  • Follow the study guide when preparing for lecture exams
  • Study and understand the concepts presented in lecture.  Memorizing and understanding the concepts will enhance your knowledge better than just memorizing random facts
  • Lab is mostly memorization.  That is learning and associating names to the various parts of the body
  • Use the open lab hours or the CIL during non-class time for studying

 

 

 

 

 

Week #

Week starting date

Laboratory Topics

1

Feb 6

Unit 1 - Tissues and Integumentary System

2

13

Unit 1 - Tissues and Integumentary System

3

20

Monday Holiday and Exam #1 (Wednesday)

4

27

Unit 2 - Osteology

5

Mar 6

Unit 2 - Osteology

6

13

Exam #2 and Unit 3 - Myology

7

20

Unit 3 - Myology

8

27

Exam # 3 and Nervous System

9

Apr 3

Unit 4 - Nervous System

10

10

Spring Break

11

17

Unit 4 – Nervous System and Exam #4

13

24

Unit 5 - Circulatory System

13

May 1

Unit 5 – Circulatory System

14

8

Unit 5 – Respiratory System and Exam #5

15

15

Unit 6 - Viscera

16

22

Unit 6 – Viscera and Exam #6

17

29

Monday Holiday and  Prep for Final