BIOLOGY 230: HUMAN ANATOMY (Spring 2006)
Meeting Time and Location:
Lecture: MW
Laboratory: MW
Instructor:
Dr. Kevin Krown
Office Hours: MW
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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 |
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 |