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          FALL 2003 -  BIOLOGY 160IN CLASS SYLLABUS

              Introduction To Human Anatomy and Physiology

 

 

INSTRUCTOR AND COURSE COORDINATOR - Linda Yvonne Maluf, Ph.D.

CONTACT NUMBERS   e-mail; lmaluf@pima.edu:  telephone: 206-6614

OFFICE HOURS   E 207 (Tortolita)  M 8:30-10 and 2-2:30, T 8:45-9:45, W 1:30-2:30, R 8:30-9:30

 

COURSE INFORMATION

CRN 13954 Monday/Wednesday 2:40-5:20  and  13955 Monday/Wednesday 5:40-8:20  both in SCI 126

 

Description

            We will survey the structures and functions of the organ systems in the human body, considering them separately and as interacting systems.  To understand physiology we will study the molecular and cellular foundations of biology.  We also intend to improve understanding of the process of (doing) science.  This course satisfies general education requirements for transfer students. 

 

Objectives

*Perform activities to demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of anatomy and physiology such as: describe the scientific process, levels of organization, the structure and function of organelles in a cell, and the names of the body cavities.

*Identify the bones that make up the human skeleton and describe the structure and function of bones and joints.

*Compare and contrast the 3 types of muscle tissue and identify selected major muscle groups and their actions.

*Describe the components of blood and the direction it flows through the human body.

*Identify the major structures of the respiratory system and describe their functions.

*Identify the major structures of the urinary system and describe their functions.

*Identify the major structures of the digestive system and describe their functions.

*Identify the major structures of the nervous system and describe their functions.

*Identify the major structures of the endocrine system and describe their functions.

*Identify the major structures of the male and female reproductive systems and the steps in the process   of fertilization and development and work simple genetic problems.

 

Assessment

In order to determine whether this course is meeting its above-stated objectives, a variety of classroom assessment techniques will be used.  These may include but are not limited to short answers regarding your comprehension of the material presented in class, group or individual oral reports, discussions, brainstorming, demonstrations of laboratory technique, and group or individual written reports.  Because this course fulfills a general education requirement, I will also use assessment techniques to determine whether your skills have improved in at least one of the following areas: oral and written communication, critical inquiry, or global awareness

 

Instructional Delivery

            Two connected lecture and lab sessions per week.  Most sessions will contain both lecture and lab activities; lab is designed to support or teach content – it is not a separate entity.  Exams will cover both lecture and lab content.  There are NO PREREQUISITES, except a desire to learn!

 

Required Texts

            Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 7th Ed,  Marieb (6th Ed. is acceptable)

            Biology 160 West Campus Lab Exercises, Fall 2003  Maluf

 

 

Attendance  

            You are expected to come to class on time and stay for the entire class period.  You are expected to do your own work, be honest, and not be disruptive or disrespectful of others.  Breach of the Scholastic Code (e.g. cheating) will be dealt with severely.  Material from every class will be included on the exams.

 

Policies

            In keeping with state regulations for laboratory safety you must wear approved safety goggles when it is called for in your laboratory (we will provide these), you must keep the lab space free of food and drinks, and you must dispose of all sharp instruments, glassware and chemicals in the prescribed manner.  Only registered students are allowed to attend classes.

Pima County Community College District strives to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  Students with disabilities requiring special accommodations must notify the instructor of this need or directly contact the Disabled Student Resources Office on your campus at the beginning of the semester.

 

Grades

            Grades are calculated on the standard scale (A=90-100; B=80-90; C=70-80; D=60-70; F= <60). 

            The final day for withdrawal by the student is November 12.  Y grades must be requested.  A Y grade may have no immediate effect on your grade point average, but may affect 1) your financial aid and/or veteran’s certification status, 2) your admission into limited enrollment programs at other institutions.  Incompletes are given at instructor discretion only if the student has averaged a “C” grade or better for the course and has completed at least three-fourths of the coursework.

 

            Quizzes            5 each at 25 pts                                               125 pts

 

            Exams              4 each at 75 pts                                               300 pts

 

            Labs                 6 graded labs, from 15 to 25 pts                                125 pts

                                                                       

            Presentation                                                                               50 pts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            600 pts

I will base your grade on 550 points, out of the possible 600

 

495-550 = A

440-494 = B

385-439 = C

330-384 = D

< 329     = F

 

 

Values of graded labs

 

Microscope +  Intro to cells/tissues         25                                            

Diffusion and Osmosis                                   20

Sunscreen Lab                                      25

Sensory Organs                         20

Blood                                                    15

Urinalysis                                               20 

                                                             

                                                            125