COURSE SYLLABUS FOR HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

COURSE SYLLABUS FOR HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

BIOLOGY 121, FALL 2007

20 August 2007

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Paul T. Arnold

OFFICE: Maxwell 105

TELEPHONE: 379-3111 ext. 5131

WEB PAGE: www.yhc.edu – run your cursor over “academics” then “mathematics & science” and then “biology” near the top of the page, afterwards, click on “Course web pages”, and finally on “Biology 121 - Arnold”.

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 8:15 - 8:55 a.m., 11 - 12 noon

Tu 10 - 10:55 a.m., 4 – 5 p.m.

Th 8:15 - 10 a.m.

Other hours by appointment.

CLASS HOURS AND LOCATION: Lecture: 10 - 10:55 a.m. MWF, Maxwell 113

Lab Section A: 2 - 3:55 p.m. W, Maxwell 109

Lab Section B: 3 – 4:55 p.m. Th Maxwell 109

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course attempts to provide an understanding of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems in the human body. Chemical principles as related to physiology of the above systems are included, as is a unit on basic cell and tissue anatomy and biochemistry. This course is designed primarily for students entering the allied health fields.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of BIO 121, the student should:

1. Be conversant in anatomical terminology as it relates to regions, directions, body planes and cavities of the human body.

2. Understand the concept of homeostasis, and how it is controlled in the human body.

3. Understand basic concepts of chemistry -- e.g. atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical reactions, acid/base chemistry, and biochemistry -- as they apply to the allied health professions.

4. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cell and how it relates to the overall health of the human body.

5. Know the different tissue types and their contributions to the human body.

6. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system, and the homeostatic imbalances that can occur in this system.

7. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system, and the homeostatic imbalances that can occur in this system.

8. Know the bones and major processes that compose the human skeleton.

9. Understand the anatomy and physiology of joints, and the homeostatic imbalances that can occur in this system.

10. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system, and the homeostatic imbalances that can occur in this system.

11. Know the major muscles and muscle groups of the human body, including their location, origin, insertion and action.

12. Understand the organization, anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, and the homeostatic imbalances that can occur in this system.

13. Understand the anatomy and physiology of sensory organs involved with gustation, olfaction, sight, audition, balance & equilibrium, and the homeostatic imbalances that can occur in these organs.

14. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system, including the action of hormones on the human body, and the homeostatic imbalances that can occur in these organs.

15. Be familiar with methods of measurement of pulse rate, blood glucose, blood protein, blood cholesterol, joint mobility, muscle contraction, major reflexes, EEG, sensory responses, and certain hormone levels.

16. Know how to use a microscope with facility.

17. Be able to solve clinical and laboratory problems and create hypotheses logically, critically, and creatively based on data obtained in the laboratory.

18. Be able to communicate their knowledge of human anatomy & physiology, and their analyses of the subject effectively through writing.

19. Be able to use information technology to research information on human anatomy & physiology.

20. Be able to cooperate, in laboratory situations, by working with other students effectively and sensitively while collecting clinical information from each other.

REQUIRED TEXT: Marieb, Elaine & Katja Hoehn. 2007. Human Anatomy and Physiology, 7th ed., Benjamin/Cummings Science Publishing, Menlo Park, CA.

GRADING PROCEDURES: The points will be tallied as follows:

Points % of Final Grade

3 Unit Lecture Exams (100 pts. each) 300 pts. 13.2% x 3 = 39.7%

1 Final Lecture Exam 150 pts. = 19.9%

1 Lab Practical Midterm Exam 75 pts. = 9.9%

1 Lab Practical Final Exam 75 pts. = 9.9%

11 Lab Write-ups (5 pts. each) 55 pts. 0.7% x 12 = 7.3%

Research Paper 100 pts. = 13.2%

TOTAL 755 pts. 100.0%

Possible 20 pt. journal article reviews +20 pts.

DESCRIPTION OF GRADE COMPONENTS:

UNIT EXAMS -- 100 pts. (13.2% of final grade) each. Approximately 32% of each exam will consist of the definition of terms, while approximately 33% will be composed of matching/multiple choice questions, and approximately 33% will be composed of discussion/short answer type questions.

FINAL EXAM -- 150 pts. (19.9% of final grade). This exam will be structurally similar to a regular exam and will be comprehensive in nature with emphasis on the last unit covered (Usually 50 pts. comprehensive and 100 pts. over the last unit of material).

LAB PRACTICAL MIDTERM EXAM -- 75 pts. (9.9% of final grade). This exam will occur in the last lab period before midterm break and will be comprehensive over the lab material studied during the first half of the semester. Several stations will be set up in the lab, each station with two or more questions. Each student will be given a limited amount of time per station to answer the questions. These questions will be derived from the study objectives listed in each lab handout.

LAB PRACTICAL FINAL EXAM -- 75 pts. (9.9% of final grade). This exam will be structurally the same as the lab midterm exam. This exam will be comprehensive over the lab material studied during the second half of the semester.

LAB WRITE-UPS -- 5 pts. (0.7% of final grade) each. -- Each write-up will be due the following lab period. Information to be included in the write-up will be found in the lab handout given previous to the lab. NEVER COPY ANYONE ELSES WORK!! This is a violation of the YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE HONOR CODE, and will result in prosecution following the honor code guidelines. You also CANNOT TURN IN A REPORT UNLESS YOU ATTENDED THE LAB SESSION!!!

RESEARCH PAPER -- 100 pts. (13.1% of final grade). The student will select a topic from the topic list provided by the instructor. No two students can select the same topic, so you should select your topic as soon as possible! The student must first make up an outline of their paper which they will turn into the instructor at the time indicated on the calendar. The outline will consist of: The title of the paper, a very brief (short paragraph) explanation of what the paper will be about, and an outline of the paper itself (arranged in a typical outline form as in the following example of a fictitious paper entitled "The Behavior of the American Widgeon":

I. Introduction to the American Widgeon

a. Physical description

b. Range

1. Summer

2. Winter

c. Habitat

II. Mating behavior of the American Widgeon

a. . . . . . etc. . . . . .

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VI. Summary

Lastly, to be included with the outline is at least two references that you plan to use for your paper. After the outline is submitted to the instructor, the instructor will examine it, make comments, and will turn it back into the student. Based upon comments by the instructor, the student will then begin their construction of their paper.

The paper itself will then be turned in at the deadline shown on the calendar. The paper must follow the following guidelines in order to be accepted:

a. The text of the paper (not including bibliography, illustrations, or title page) must be 4 - 6 full pages, typed, double-spaced, with a one-inch margin, and a font that is no larger than 12 pts. in size.

b. The paper must include a bibliography page. You must have at least four references. At least one of these references must have come from an electronic resource (e.g. legitimate (authoritative) internet sources, on-line journals, CD-rom resources at the library, GALILEO databases, etc.). Also, at least one reference must be non-electronic! Also, half or more of your references should be from sources that are recent (within the last 5 years). The best place to find recent references are periodicals and journals. Make sure you consult various periodical indices at the library (don't be afraid to ask the librarians for help!), and use interlibrary loan if necessary to get the references you need. Use the CBE format for citations and bibliography (consult the library web page or an English text or professor or writing lab tutors for more information on this).

c. Your paper should contain a 200 word or less abstract that is placed at the beginning of the text of the paper (this is included in the above 4 - 6 page count). An abstract is a brief concise summary of the major points of your paper (It is not an introduction, so avoid statements like “My paper will discuss . . .“) Virtually all scientific papers have abstracts which are designed to be read by other scientists in order to see if they wish to read the actual paper content.

d. Your paper should be organized with (after the abstract) an introduction, which introduces the subject to the reader by describing important background information that is necessary for the reader to have an adequate understanding of your subject. It should also contain a conclusion at the end of the text, which should not only briefly summarize, but also should explain why this information was important to the reader or the writer. Good conclusions often contain recommendations of areas that should be further researched scientifically.

e. Your paper needs to be free from grammatical and spelling errors, as well as typographical errors. You should always have someone proofread your paper (select someone who will take the task seriously and who is a good writer). Nothing detracts more from clearly presenting your ideas on paper than careless errors!

f. Avoid plagiarism! When you are using information from another source, always document it within your paper! If you are directly quoting a source, either use quotation marks (for short passages) or indent and single-space the quote (for longer passages). In either case you must also indicate the source!! Plagiarism will be penalized by a zero grade on the paper, and your name will be submitted to the academic dean for possible future action under the Young Harris College Honor Code.

If your paper follows the above guidelines, and is written in a clear fashion that adequately covers your subject, there is no reason that an "A" cannot be attained. The instructor will count off heavily on "careless" errors that would have been caught by a good proofreading. It is also very important that this paper is your own original work! The instructor is very familiar with paper "banks" that are maintained on campus, as well as those found on the internet. The instructor photocopies pages of each paper turned into him and keeps them on file, and performs other "checks" for plagiarism. If you turn in a paper that is not your own original work, you will receive a zero for your effort (see part “f” above).

JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEWS -- 20 pts. extra credit -- The student will have as an option during the semester to do journal article reviews for extra credit. The student will select journal articles from the following journals: JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, American Nursing Journal, or any other professional journal involved with health (health articles in newspapers, body-building magazines, running magazines, or other popular literature will not be accepted). Each journal article review that you write will be worth 5 extra credit points (with a maximum of 4 articles accepted). Your review should be at least one full page in length and should contain: a) an overall description or summary of the article, b) the reason that this research is beneficial to the medical field or human health, and c) a critique from you pointing out any possible flaws or problems with the article, or any positive qualities of the article. The report should be double-spaced with a one-inch margin, and a font no larger than 12 pts. It does not require an abstract or bibliography, nor do you need to turn in an outline. There will be a deadline to inform the instructor of your chosen articles which will be indicated on the calendar (no two students can use the same article). At this deadline you will submit, in written form to the instructor, the titles of each article you plan to write, and the journal, issue, and page that the article is located. The deadline for the journal reviews themselves is indicated on the calendar. Do not plagiarize!!

GRADING SCALE: TOTAL POINTS EARNED LETTER GRADE

681 - 760 A

605 - 680 B

529 - 604 C

453 - 528 D

452 and below F

Since the student is given the opportunity for extra credit as stated above, and because extra credit questions are given on all lecture exams, the above grading scale will be strictly adhered to in the interest of fairness to all students of this course, present and past.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY: All electronic devices, including cell phones, must be out of sight and on silent during lectures and exams. Laptop computers may be used, but only for note-taking purposes. If your cell phone must be on because of possible emergency situations, please notify the instructor first! Violation of this policy will result in a loss of extra-credit privileges.

STATEMENT ON CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: In the interest of your fellow students and out of respect for your instructor, please:

1) be on time. If you must be late, please minimize classroom disturbance when you enter. Remember, many important announcements are made at the beginning of lecture. Students who are habitually late usually miss out on vital instructions and opportunities.

2) don’t leave during lecture, unless it is absolutely necessary. If you know you will have to leave during class, please sit near the door and be discreet while leaving so as not to disturb the other students or your instructor.

3) don’t sharpen pencils or exhibit any other disruptive behavior during lecture (including talking, whispering, etc.) This shows a complete lack of respect for your instructor and for your colleagues, and is very distracting. Always bring a spare pen or pencil in order to avoid the necessity of sharpening during lecture, or simply sharpen pencils before lecture.

4) don’t sleep during lecture. If you are too tired to attend lecture, don’t come!

LATE WORK: Any lab or assignment that is handed in late will be docked one letter grade per day it is late (this includes non-class days -- If an assignment would have received an “A” on Friday, it will receive a “D” if turned in the following Monday).

STATEMENT ON LABORATORY SAFETY: Any behavior that would endanger yourself, others, or laboratory property will result in removal from the lab and possibly the course. Removing any substance from the laboratory without the written permission of the instructor is expressly forbidden and will be treated as theft. Many chemicals and instruments you will use could be dangerous if misused, so please use common sense and respect in your behavior. Some basic rules dictated by law and insurance agencies apply in the lab at all times

1. NO FOOD or DRINK of any kind (inc. GUM and TOBACCO products)

2. NO SMOKING

3. NO HORSEPLAY

4. NO INTOXICATION

Also, the following rules apply in order to preserve the equipment and the laboratory cleanliness

5. UNPLUG MICROSCOPES or any other electrical equipment BY PULLING THE PLUG, and NOT BY TUGGING ON THE CORD!

6. PUT ALL TRASH IN TRASH CANS, NOT IN SINKS OR DRAWERS!

7. ABSOLUTELY NO GRAFFITI ON COLLEGE PROPERTY. Any such graffiti will be regarded as VANDALISM.

8. ALWAYS NOTIFY THE INSTRUCTOR if something does not work, or IF AN INJURY HAS TAKEN PLACE, no matter how small.

9. ALWAYS CLEAN EQUIPMENT or SUPPLIES that you use BEFORE YOU ARE DONE WITH THEM.

10. NEVER LEAVE SLIDES IN THE MICROSCOPE STAGE CLIPS.

ACADEMIC HONESTY: It is expected of all students to uphold the integrity expected from an academic institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, giving or receiving unauthorized information regarding exams or assignments, copying or allowing copying of any assignment, lab write-up, or test, or plagiarism from copyrighted material. Violators of this policy will receive a “zero” on the assignment involved, AND will have their name and evidence of cheating submitted to the Academic Dean for possible further action. This class will adhere to the policies set forth in the Young Harris College Honor Code which you signed shortly after you came to this college. In addition, every assignment and test will contain the statement: “I have neither given nor received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/exam.” This statement must be signed and dated by the student.

MAKE-UP POLICY: You will not be allowed to make up any exam or lab unless:

1. You were very ill at the time of the exam AND you have a legitimate written excuse from the college nurse, counselor or a physician AND you notified me prior to the exam or lab time (via voice mail or phone), or

2. You had a family emergency AND you notified the dean’s office or counselor AND you notified me prior to the exam or lab time, or

3. You were on a college-sponsored field-trip or event which required your absence AND you personally notified me of your impending absence at least one week before the event.

If you miss an exam for any other reason than the above, you will receive a zero for an exam grade. If you miss a lab for any other reason than the above, you will receive a zero for the lab. Otherwise, you must make up the exam or lab within 2 days of the missed date. This will be strictly enforced in the interest of fairness to all students. It is also important to realize that giving false information to your professor concerning absences is a violation of the Young Harris College Honor Code.

CALENDAR FOR BIOLOGY 121, FALL 2007

WEEK #1

20 August 2007 -- Review of Syllabus and Introduction, Anatomy & Physiology Overview, Levels of Structural Organization -- Read Chapter 1 (The Human Body An Orientation)

22 August 2007 -- Maintenance of Life, Homeostasis

22/23 August 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #1 Microscopy and Anatomical Terminology

24 August 2007 -- Anatomical Terminology (Last Day to Drop or Add a Course)

WEEK #2

27 August 2007 -- Basic Chemistry -- Read Chapter 2 (Chemistry Comes Alive)

29 August 2007 -- Chemical Bonds, Chemical Reactions

29/30 August 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #2 The Cell -- The Primary Building Block of the Human Body,

Turn in Lab #1 Write-up

31 August 2007 -- Biochemistry

WEEK #3

Labor Day Break!!

5 September 2007 -- Cell Biology, Membranes, Organelles -- Read. Chapter 3 (Cells: The Living Units)

5/6 September 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #3 Tissues, Turn in Lab #2 Write-up

7 September 2007 -- Cell Growth and Reproduction, Protein Synthesis, Extracellular Materials, Development of Cells

WEEK #4

10 September 2007 -- Epithelial Tissue -- Read Chapter 4 (Tissue The Living Fabric) (Georgia Equalization Grant Deadline-- must have at least 12 hours up to this date to be considered a full-time student for financial aid purposes)

(Class & Lab are cancelled Wednesday & Lab is cancelled Thursday due to IDEAS symposium)

14 September 2007 – Connective Tissue, Epithelial Membranes, Nervous Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Tissue Repair and Development

WEEK #5

17 September 2007 -- Lecture Exam #1 over Chapters 1 - 4

19 September 2007 -- The Integumentary System -- Read Chapter 5 (The Integumentary System)

19/20 September 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #4 The Integumentary System, Turn in Lab #3 Write-up

21 September 2007 -- Bones and Skeletal Tissues -- Read Chapter 6 (Bones and Skeletal Tissues)

WEEK #6

24 September 2007 -- The Axial Skeleton -- Read Chapter 7 (The Skeleton)

26 September 2007 -- More of the Axial Skeleton

26/27 September 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #5 The Skeletal System, Turn in Lab #4 Write-up

29 September 2007 -- The Appendicular Skeleton, Research Paper Outlines due 5 p.m.!

WEEK #7

1 October 2007 -- Joint Classification, Fibrous Joints, Cartilaginous Joints, Synovial Joints -- Read Chapter 8 (Joints)

3 October 2007 -- Synovial Joint Movements and Types

3/4 October 2007 Lab – Lab Practical Midterm Exam, Turn in Lab #5 Write-up

5 October 2007 -- Synovial Joint Examples, Joint Disorders and Diseases, Joint Development

WEEK #8

8 October 2007 -- Lecture Exam #2 over Chapters 5 – 8

10 October 2007 --Muscles and Muscle Tissues -- Read Chapter 9 (Muscles and Muscle Tissues)

MIDTERM BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!

WEEK #9

15 October 2007 -- Muscle Mechanics, Muscular Interactions, Muscle Nomenclature -- Read Chapter 10 (The Muscular System)

17 October 2007 -- Major Skeletal Muscles of the Body

17/18 October 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #6 Muscular System

19 October 2007 -- More Major Skeletal Muscles of the Body (Family Weekend)

WEEK #10

22 October 2007 -- Organization and Histology of the Nervous System -- Read Chapter 11 (Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue)

(Last Day To Withdraw From Classes Without Penalty – Tuesday, October 23)

24 October 2007 -- Neurophysiology

24/25 October 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #7 The Nervous System -- Neuron Anatomy & Physiology, Turn in Lab #6 Write-up

26 October 2007 -- Neuronal Integration and Development

WEEK #11 (Sophomore Pre-Registration Week)

29 October 2007 -- The Brain -- Read Chapter 12 (The Central Nervous System )

31 October 2007 -- More on the Brain

31 October/1 November 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #8 The Nervous System -- The Central Nervous System,

Turn in Lab #7 Write-up (Intent to Graduate Forms are Due for Sophomores planning to graduate)

2 November 2007 -- The Spinal Cord, CNS diagnostic procedures, CNS development

WEEK #12 (Freshman Pre-Registration Week)

5 November 2007 -- Peripheral Nervous System Overview, Cranial Nerves -- Read Chapter 13 (The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity)

7 November 2007 -- Lecture Exam #3 over Chapters 9 - 12

7/8 November 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #9 The Nervous System -- Nerves and Reflexes, Turn in Lab #8 Write-up

9 November 2007 -- Spinal Nerves, Reflexes, PNS development

WEEK #13

12 November 2007 -- Autonomic Nervous System Overview -- Read Chapter 14 (The Autonomic Nervous System)

14 November 2007 -- Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy

14/15 November 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #10 The Nervous System -- Biofeedback and EEG Activity, Turn in Lab #9 Write-up

16 November 2007 -- ANS Physiology, ANS Disorders, ANS Development, Research Paper due 5 p.m.!

WEEK #14

19 November 2007 – Other Neural Issues

THANKSGIVING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!

WEEK #15

26 November 2007 -- The Chemical Senses -- Read Chapter 15 (The Special Senses)

28 November 2007 -- The Eye and Vision

28/29 November 2007 Lab -- Laboratory Exercise #11 The Senses, Turn in Lab #10 Write-up

30 November 2007 -- The Ear, Sensory Development, Extra Credit Journal Article Reviews Approval Deadline, 5 p.m.

WEEK #16

3 December 2007 -- Overview of the Endocrine System, Hormone Action -- Read Chapter 16 (The Endocrine System)

5 December 2007 -- The Pituitary Gland, The Thyroid Gland

5/6 December 2007 Lab -- Lab Practical Final Exam, Turn in Lab #11 Write-up

7 December 2007 -- Other Endocrine Glands and Hormone-Producing Structures, Endocrine Development, Extra Credit Journal Article Reviews due 5 p.m.

WEEK #17

11 December 2007 -- Tuesday, Final Exam, 10:45 a.m.

CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!

TALLY SHEET: (Percentage can be determined by dividing “points earned” by “points possible” and multiplying the result by 100)

EXAMS PTS. EARNED PTS. POSSIBLE

Lecture Exam #1 __________ 100

Lecture Exam #2 __________ 100

Lecture Exam #3 __________ 100

Final Exam __________ 150

Lab Practical Midterm Exam __________ 75

Lab Practical Final Exam __________ 75

LABS

Write-up #1 __________ 5

Write-up #2 __________ 5

Write-up #3 __________ 5

Write-up #4 __________ 5

Write-up #5 __________ 5

Write-up #6 __________ 5

Write-up #7 __________ 5

Write-up #8 __________ 5

Write-up #9 __________ 5

Write-up #10 __________ 5

Write-up #11 __________ 5

Write-up #12 __________ 5

Research Paper __________ 100

Extra Credit __________ 0

TOTAL __________ 760

YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE

CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

2007-2008

Young Harris College considers the classroom experience to be a vital part of a college education and essential to academic success. When a student elects to enroll at Young Harris, he or she must therefore accept responsibility for adhering to the class attendance policy of the college.

It is the policy of Young Harris College that class attendance and tardiness regulations in a course are determined by the instructor, who is responsible for setting the number of excused and unexcused absences permitted in the course, deciding which absences are excused and unexcused, and handling tardy arrivals to class. The instructor’s policy and the penalties to be imposed for violation of the policy are contained in the course syllabus which is given to the student within the first three days of the semester.

When a student violates the attendance policy set by the instructor, the instructor notifies in writing both the student and the academic dean that the student has been withdrawn from the course. In cases where excessive absences have been caused by extremely extenuating circumstances--such as personal or family illness or death in the immediate family--a student who has been withdrawn from a course may appeal the decision of the instructor to the academic dean. This appeal must be made on a form obtained from the academic dean. It must be submitted no later than the class day following the day of notification. During the appeal procedure, the student continues to attend meetings of the class in question. The decision of the academic dean is final.

Students have the responsibility of keeping a record of their absences, of removing absences from the class roll on days when they are unavoidably tardy, and of making up all work missed in their absence.

Students who register for a course after the first class meeting should check with the instructor regarding their absences prior to enrollment.

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Instructor Dr. Paul T. Arnold Course Biology 121

Semester Fall 2007 Period 10 - 10:55 a.m. MWF

Total number of absences allowed in this course 9

____________ Excused

____________ Unexcused

____________ Tardy arrivals will count as one absence

Additional comments or instructions

I have found, as an instructor, that there is usually a direct correlation between attendance and course performance. Hence, it is unwise, and a waste of money, to cut classes. Laboratories and exams cannot be made up except under certain circumstances (see earlier in the syllabus). Missed lab exams cannot be made up under any circumstance. I fully expect you to attend all classes and laboratories and be responsible for the material presented!