Course Objectives: This course is a continuation of Biol 203,
Human Anatomy Physiology, an introduction to the structure and function
of the normal human body. Course objectives include understanding the various
scientific terms that are used in describing the human body and its function.
It is important to recognize that you are a full-time student. Taking this
course is a full-time job! The general college guidelines are that you should
spend 2-3 hours of time outside of class for each class period. The lectures
for this course are equivalent to two 50 minute lectures per day, and each
lab period counts as one meeting. Therefore, for each day that we have classes,
you should expect to be studying 6-9 hours outside of class. (2-3 of this
on laboratory material, the rest on lecture material.) Of course, not all
of this time needs to be put in on the same day -- some of it can be spread
out over the weekend, and the second third Wednesdays, when there are no
classes for this course.
Because of the large volume of material covered in this course, it is important
that you keep up on a day to day basis. It is crucial that you NOT
get behind! Each day of classes we cover almost as much material as in a
week of classes during a regular trimester. If you goof off for two days,
that is like being two weeks behind!
If you would like to have lectures taped, please ask and arrangements can
be made. If you want outside of class help, please see me. I can work with
you individually, or if extensive individual help is desirable, arrangements
can be made for a tutor. In some cases, you might want to do this right
at the beginning of the course.
1. Lectures: Lectures will cover textbook material. A general
outline of dates, the subjects and chapters to be covered is on another
handout.
2. Laboratory: Laboratory sessions will be used for animal dissections:
fetal pig, sheep heart, sheep brain, and sheep eye. The schedule of dates
and topics is on another handout with the lecture schedule. Dissection equipment
will be provided for you in lab. We will not be asking for a deposit for
lab equipment this year. However, if any equipment is lost, or damaged beyond
normal wear and tear, the the responsible person will be billed through
their student account. If it is not possible to determine who was responsible,
then everyone in the group will be billed. Since the total cost of the equipment
in these kits is only $12- $15, you shouldn't need to worry about this a
lot -- just don't be careless.
There will be three tests throughout the course and one comprehensive
final examination. Laboratory work will be evaluated separately by two practicals.
The final evaluation will be determined as follows:
| Weight | Course Average | Course Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tests | ||||
| Final Exam | ||||
| Practicals | ||||
| Total |
1. ATTENDANCE: I do not include attendance in the calculations
that determine your class averages. However, I do expect you to attend all
classes and labs, and to be on time, unless you are excused by me in advance
(except in emergencies). Review sessions are optional. To facilitate taking
attendance, I will ask that you sit in the same seat after the first week
of classes. If you want to change after that, please see me. In cases of
borderline grades, attendance may affect the outcome. The following may
be acceptable for approval as an excused absence:
- illness (more than a minor cold) - death of a close relative or friend
- official school activities (field trips, interscholastic athletics)
- other serious personal/interpersonal problems if approved by the instructor
2. GRADING TESTING: I consider quizzes and tests to be useful
not only for evaluating your work, but also as part of the learning process.
For that reason, I allow you to leave the class with the quiz or test (EXCEPT
NOT the final exam), so that you can immediately look up items
that you have questions about, or are curious about. For the same reason,
I return the results the next class period if at all possible, so that you
get rapid feedback. It is OK to look at old quizzes and tests from previous
years if you find that helpful. (Except NOT old final exams
- I keep those.) If you would like to look at old quizzes and tests, but
don't know where to get any, please ask me.
3. Questions about tests items: If something on a quiz or test seems
ambiguous, please feel free to ask me about it during the test. If I can
help you without 'giving away' the answer, I will do so. If you have questions
about an item on a test after scores are returned, please feel free to ask
me about that as well. However, to reserve class time for regular activities,
please bring such questions to my attention after class. This can be immediately
after class, or during lab, or any other convenient time. If you can convince
me that there is a good reason why an answer other than the one I selected
should be counted correct, I will give you credit for it. If you think that
the computer has incorrectly scored your answer sheet, please see me about
that as well.
I practice an open gradebook policy. You can at any time see the records
that I have for you. I also try to always keep a current average, which
you may also see.
4. MAKEUP POLICY - labs: see instructor or lab assistant -
ordinary lectures: see instructor - tests practicals: absences
must be made up - see instructor to arrange a time; there will be a penalty
for unexcused absences: 10% will be deducted from the grade.
1. ATTEND EVERY CLASS AND LAB SESSION - to do well in this class
it is necessary to have a complete set of notes about what is covered in
class.
2. TAKE CAREFUL, WELL ORGANIZED NOTES IN CLASS - if you are unsure
about your note taking skills, please consult with the tutoring office or
see me.
3. READ YOUR TEXTBOOK - keep up on your reading on a regular basis;
you can't do it all at once!
4. REVIEW YOUR NOTES THROUGHLY BEFORE QUIZZES TESTS - rather than
just rereading your notes several times, it is more helpful if you can put
something else into it - at the very least, underlining or highlighting,
or better yet typing, or recopying, possibly in a condensed format.
There are various resources available if you are having 'academic difficulty'
(failing, not getting a 'C' if that is required in your major, or just not
doing as well as you would like). You should consider the following:
A. Factors affecting your studying-time: are you spending enough
time studying? As noted above, you should be spending about 2-3 hrs. per
class session, or 8-12 hours per week in this course, in outside of class
studying.
-concentration: study time can be wasted if you can't concentrate
well - factors that can influence this can include noise, psychological
stress, career and other motivation factors, interpersonal problems with
family or friends, etc. It may help to frequently take short breaks. There
are also a variety of different methods of studying that may help. Some
counseling services are available through the college if that would be helpful.
-study skills: the ability to take good notes, study efficiently,
read well, take tests efficiently, etc.
B. Places to get help
-friends: you might check your notes for completeness, discuss study
methods, quiz or drill each other, or set up a study group. Some people
find this helpful, others do better studying alone.
-professor: I will be glad to meet with you to discuss any factors
that might be affecting your progress in the course. I can also give you
some ideas to try on study methods.
-Peer Tutor: Christine Falcone (office in the Ad building) can make
arrangements to find a tutor for you (there is no charge for this service)
This person can work with you in any way helpful. Christine Falcone's office
also has some resources available on developing your study skills. -Academic
advisor: