BIOLOGY 122 - HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

INSTRUCTOR:              Mr. Paul Krieger, M.S.

Office Room No.:        209 SCIE

Office Phone:               234-4250

E-mail:                           pkrieger@grcc.edu

Personal web page:    www.paulkrieger.com

Dept. Secretary:         Janis Qualls, 234-4248

 

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

 

TEXT:                        Marieb, E. (2004), ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY, 2nd ed.

San Francisco:  Benjamin-Cummings.

 

OUTLINE:            Krieger, Paul, A. (2005)  BI 121 LECTURE OUTLINE

                              (BE CAREFUL:  different instructors have different course outlines)

 

COLORED PENCILS or MARKERS

 

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES:                        

 

Three ring binder and paper

Pen/Pencil/4 color pen

                                                                                                                                                                 

ROOMS:                       ¥ Lecture -       ___      SCIE

                                         ¥ Lab    -            343     SCIE

 

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PURPOSE of COURSE:   

 

As described in the college catalog,  BI 122 is the second half of a two semester course.  It is a structural and functional approach to the human organism with an emphasis on circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.  This course content also includes water, electrolyte,  and acid-base balance,  as well as human growth and development.  It meets most general education requirements for biology and is required for medically related fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, etc.  Three hours lecture, two hours of lab per week in a regular semester.  Lab fee is required. 

 

 

PREREQUISITES:

 

As described in the college catalog, students must have earned a grade of ÒCÓ or better in BI 121. 

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE:          

 

Attendance will be recorded every day.  I expect you to come to class on time.  There is no such thing as an EXCUSED absence. No matter what the reason, if you are absent, you are marked absent.  Please do not phone me to tell me why you were absent.  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up any material we covered from one of your classmates.  After being absent for more than twice the number of class meetings per week in lecture OR lab, you may be dropped from the course.  For example, in a lecture that meets 3 days per week, you may be dropped on your 7th absence.  In a lab that meets 2 days per week, you may be dropped on your 3rd absence.  Finally, I have no responsibility whatsoever to anyone who chooses to take a personal vacation at any time during the term. 

 

 

TESTING:      

 

Testing will take place at regular intervals throughout the course.  Tests may vary in length and a variety of questions may be used such as fill in the blank, multiple choice, short answer, and essay.  Tests will be graded and returned in class for review.  After review, all grades are final - no regrading.  Your instructor retains tests and answer sheets.  No electronic dictionaries of any kind are allowed to be used during tests.

             

My expectations for your performance on written tests are as follows:

 

Fill in the Blank. 

 

Write clearly.  If I can not read it, then it will be marked wrong.  Misspelled terms receive half credit. 

             

Short Answer. 

 

One or two word answers receive no credit.  Your responses must be in complete sentences.  A good answer is short, focused, and directly answers the question.

 

Multiple Choice.

 

Using a no.2 pencil, you must fill in the correct bubble on your computer graded sheet.  It should be filled in lightly in case you want to erase

 

If your answer is incorrect because you filled it out incorrectly or did not erase properly, then it remains wrong and will not be regarded.

 

Essay.

 

Each essay is worth a total of 15 points.  A well written essay will typically take up the length of one full page.  Even so, focus on quality rather than quantity.  All essays will typically focus on physiological mechanism.  You will be asked to explain this mechanism in detail.  Be very complete and very thorough. Organize your thoughts before you start writing.  In addition to the proper structure, you will be graded most heavily on the content of your essay.  Write it was if you are explaining it to another student for the first time. 

 

 

 

 

 

Essays must be in the following proper format:

¥ Paragraph format, complete sentences. 

¥ Indent each paragraph.

¥ Minimum of three paragraphs in length. 

 

Essays will be graded as either +0, +5, +10, or +15.

 

In order to earn 15 points you must:

¥ follow the proper format described above.

¥ write an organized, complete, descriptive analytical essay that goes beyond merelylisting steps in a process.

¥ explain all the ÒhowÓ and the ÒwhyÓ questions in the      mechanism

¥  use the correct terminology (as needed).

 

A reduction to 10 points means you probably failed to do one or more of the following:

¥ use the proper format.

¥ use the correct terminology (as needed).

¥ describe the physiological mechanism in sufficient detail

¥ explain all of the how and the why questions clearly

¥ correctly respond to everything asked of you in the essay

 

A reduction to 5 points means you probably failed to do one or more of the items listed above (10 point category) AND:

¥ write at least one fully completed paragraph.

¥ poor effort.

 

A reduction to 0 points means you:

¥ wrote nothing more than a few sentences at most and gave a very poor effort.

 

The last test in lecture is a partial final exam.  Approximately 50% of the material will be new while the other 50% will be comprehensive in CONCEPTUAL THEMES that laced themselves throughout the course.  You already have a study guide for this at the front of your lecture outline.

 

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MAKE-UP TESTS:

                 

There will be no make-up test given except in proven emergency situations.  In the event of such an emergency, you MUST contact me the SAME DAY that the test has been given to schedule arrangements for a make-up time or you forfeit your opportunity to get a make-up.  In order to do this, call my office phone (234-4250) and leave a message on my voicemail if I am not in at that time.  If the test is missed without excuse, you will be given a zero (0).  The format of the make-up test is left to instructor's discretion.  It could be the same format as a regular exam or it could be all essay or even an oral exam.  All make-up tests will be given the last week of classes at the end of the semester.  No test re-takes are allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLAINT PROCEDURE:

 

In the event that you have a problem in this course, please make every effort to resolve the problem with your instructor first.  If you are unable to resolve it at this level, you should follow the proper protocol in the order given below:   

 

1) Mr. Paul Krieger, Professor of Biology, 234-4250.

2) Dr. Jerome Drain,  Department Head of Biological Sciences, 234-3983

3) Ms. Cindy Martin, Assistant Dean, Arts & Sciences, 234-4406

4) Dr. Rick Olsen, Dean of Arts & Sciences, 234-3804

 

 

OFFICE VISIT:         

 

All students are encouraged to come to my office.  Office hours are intended to help you get your questions answered and/or for us to get to know each other better.  Feel free to come with one or two other classmates if this makes you feel more comfortable.  Please take advantage of this since it will make your educational experience more enjoyable! 

 

 

LETTERS of RECOMMENDATION:

 

These are only given to those I would hire myself.  You need not be an "A+" student but you need to be an exemplary student in every other way.   The serious student has excellent attendance, does more than the minimum, positively participates in class, studies on a regular basis, and is always willing to help classmates.  She is also responsible, dependable, ethical, and displays a positive attitude toward learning.  These are just a just a few of the characteristics of a good student.  I am sure you could list many more yourself.  In short, do not hesitate to ask me as long as you are a good student.  

 

 

EVALUATION:          

 

Your final grade will be determined as follows:

lecture average (60%) + lab average (40%)  = FINAL GRADE.

 

You will be graded on a point system.  At any point in the semester if you would like to calculate your grade, simply use the following procedure:

 

1) Add up your total points earned (E)                       ex:  160

2) Add up total points possible (P)                              ex.  200

3) Divide (E) by (P).                                                       ex:  160/200 = 0.8

4) Multiply the answer in

step #3 by 100                                                                 ex. 0.8 x 100 = 80%

5) Reference grading scale for

letter grade.                                                                        ex. 80% = B-

 

 

NOTE:  SPELLING terms correctly is important.  Partial points WILL be deducted on tests for terribly misspelled terms.  Spelling correctly is especially important in anatomy because one wrong letter  can create another term with a different meaning.  For example, ÔabductÕ is the opposite of ÔadductÕ yet they only differ by one letter.

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Grading Scale is as follows for all tests, quizzes, and final grades:

 

A     100-94    B+   89-87      C+    79-77                  D+   69-67                   E    59-0

A-     93-90    B      86-83     C       76-73                D      66-63

                                    B-     82-80     C-      72-70                 D-     62-60

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RECORD of GRADES EARNED

 

 

Grade for Test 1:                                           __________________                       

 

 

Grade for Test 2:                                           __________________

 

 

Grade for Test 3:                                           __________________

 

 

Grade for Test 4:                                           __________________

 

 

Grade for FINAL EXAM:                         __________________

 

 

 

DROPS/NO SHOWS:

                 

Students can and will be dropped for poor attendance.  At the end of the third week of the semester, the roster will be cleared of those students who have not attended class.  Following this initial drop by the instructor, students who decide to stop attending class must drop themselves.   If you fail to drop yourself from the course, the college requires that you be assigned a grade.  If you do not drop yourself by the withdrawal date, the instructor will be forced to assign you a final letter grade which will be posted on your permanent college transcript. 

 

 

CHEATING: 

 

You are considered to be cheating if you engage in any of the following activities:

                          

¥ Looking at anyone's notes or another student's exam during a test

¥ Talking during a test

¥ Sharing information with another student about a test after taking it

             

Cheating is wrong and will not be tolerated.  If you are caught cheating you automatically receive an "E" (0%) for that test and it will be recommended that you be expelled from the course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT CONDUCT:

             

¥ Do not be rude.

¥ Turn off cell phones before entering the room

¥ Follow the Ôgolden ruleÕ:  treat others the same way you would like to be treated.

The instructor reserves the right to permanently remove any student from class who displays improper conduct either towards the instructor or towards other students.  Improper conduct includes (but is not limited to): not paying attention and talking throughout the class, using racial slurs, using profanity, or engaging in intimidating behavior.  In short, any behavior that interferes with the learning process is improper conduct.  Typically, the instructor will initially ask the student to stop the behavior.  Then, it will be up to the student to immediately correct the behavior.

 

Students need to come to class on time.  If students get in the bad habit of regularly coming late to class, the instructor has the right to lock the door.  In this case, late students will not be allowed into the class after the class begins.

 

 

OBTAINING COURSE INFORMATION: 

 

You are required to access your grades, announcements, and  all other information about this course by using GRCCÕs online system called iLearn (Blackboard).  You will need to register for Blackboard and obtain a password to access the system.  Make a habit of accessing it at least once per week.

 

BLACKBOARD STUDENT LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS:

In order to login to iLearn (Blackboard), students will need to follow the instructions below:

 

If you are ON CAMPUS:

1) Click on the "First Time User" button.

2) Enter your student ID and birth date as requested.

3) A screen will appear indicating your NEW login ID (username), your password, and your campus e-mail address. (Write this information down.)

4) Close the screen and then click the "Login" button.

5) Enter your login ID and password that you obtained from step 3.

6) Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer, go to:
http://ilearn.grcc.edu and click the login button.

7) Enter your login ID and password that you obtained from step 3. (You can change your password by clicking the personal information link after you login.)

8) Congratulations! You are now logged into iLearn (Blackboard).

If you are OFF CAMPUS:

1) Connect to the Internet, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer, and go to: http://www.grcc.edu/cwis/lookup/

2) Enter your student ID and birth date as requested.

3) If prompted, enter your social security number and your full name as requested.

4) A screen will appear indicating your NEW login ID (username), your password, and your campus e-mail address. (Write this information down.)

5) Go to:
http://ilearn.grcc.edu and click the login button.

6) Enter your login ID and password that you obtained from step 3.

7) Congratulations! You are now logged into iLearn (Blackboard).

 

 

GENERAL SCHEDULE of

BI 122 LECTURE TOPICS

 

 

 

TEXT CHAPTER                                                  LECTURE TOPIC

 

16                                   Blood:  characteristics, elements, plasma, blood types, disorders

 

17, 18                                    Cardiovascular system:  heart, blood vessels, paths of circulation

 

LECTURE TEST 1

 

              19                                   The Lymphatic system and Immunity: 

                                                                        structure, function, disorders

 

21                                   The Respiratory system:  structure, function, disorders

             

                                                      LECTURE TEST 2

 

22                                   The Digestive system:  structure, function, disorders

 

              23                                   Nutrition and Metabolism

                                                     

                                                                        LECTURE TEST 3 

 

24                                   The Urinary system:  structure, function, disorders

 

              25                                   Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base balance

 

                                                                        LECTURE TEST 4

                 

15                                   The Endocrine system:  structure, function, disorders

                 

 

26                                   The Male and Female Reproductive systems:

                                                                        structure, function, disorders

             

---                                   Pregnancy and Human Growth and Development

                 

                                                                        FINAL EXAM:  Covers all new material since TEST #4                                                                                      and is COMPREHENSIVE in CONCEPTS, MAJOR                                                                                                        THEMES (given at the time of final exams!)

 

 

INSTRUCTOR'S MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1) Come to class prepared and on time.  I should have a plan for the day's activity worked out well in advance whether it be a lecture, group activity, discussion or the like. 

 

2) Return tests in a timely fashion.  A reasonable time frame for returning tests is NO MORE than one week following the test date.  However, I will do my best to return all tests/quizzes by the next class meeting.   

 

3) Treat students with the same respect I expect from them.  I encourage student participation in both lecture and lab.  You will not be ridiculed for asking sincere questions.         

 

 

STUDENT'S MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1) Come to class prepared and on time.  If you are late, make an effort not to disrupt either the instructor or the class.  If chronic tardiness becomes a problem, the instructor reserves the right to lock the door.  On test days, come prepared with several no. 2 pencils, pens, erasers and whatever  else you may need.  If you have the sniffles, bring tissues.  Be self sufficient.  I will not provide these items for you.

 

2) Give me your full and undivided attention for the entire class period.

 

3) Be considerate.  Treat me the same way you desire others to treat you.  When you have a dispute of any kind, be reasonable NOT demanding.  If you're in an emotional state, wait until you have calmed down before approaching me.  This method will always lead to a more successful resolution of any problem.  Rude behavior will NOT be tolerated.

 

4) Turn off cell phones before entering class.

 

5) Accept responsibility for your own learning.  You are expected to read the textbook and study your notes on a very regular basis.  The average student will need to spend at least an equal number of hours studying outside class as she spends in class each week.  As a teacher my role is to facilitate your development as an independent learner.  I am not an encyclopedia of facts from which you get quick answers.  Be an active learner.  If you need help, get it EARLY.  Don't fall behind.  Point the finger of blame at yourself before pointing it at others.  Paying your tuition is like buying a membership with a health club.  If you refuse to work out regularly, are you going to blame your trainer?  Similarly, don't complain if you're not doing well because you don't study. 

 

6) Keep track of your own grade.  You never need to ask me what your current grade is since you may access it at any time on GRCCÕs online system called Blackboard.  For your convenience, space has been provided in this syllabus for you to keep track of your grades.

 

 

PRETTY GOOD

 

 

There once was a pretty good student

Who sat in a pretty good class

And was taught by a pretty good teacher,

Who always let pretty good pass.

He wasn't terrific at reading,

He wasn't a whiz-bang at math.

But for him, education was leading,

Straight down a pretty good path.

He didn't find school to be exciting,

But he wanted to do pretty well,

And he did have some trouble with writing,

And nobody taught him to spell.

When doing arithmetic problems,

Pretty good was regarded as fine.

Five plus five needn't always add up to 10,

A pretty good answer was nine.

The pretty good class that he sat in

Was part of a pretty good school.

And the student was not an exception;

On the contrary, he was the rule.

The pretty good school that he went to

Was there in a pretty good town.

And nobody there seemed to notice

He could not tell a verb from a noun.

The pretty good student in fact was

Part of a pretty good mob.

And the first time he knew what he lacked was

When he looked for a pretty good job.

It was then, when he sought a position,

He discovered that life can be tough.

And he soon had a sneaking suspicion

Pretty good might not be good enough.

The pretty good town in our story

Was part of a pretty good state,

Which had pretty good aspirations

And prayed for a pretty good fate.

There once was a pretty good nation,

Pretty proud of the greatness it had,

Which learned much too late,

If you want to be great,

Pretty good was, in fact, pretty bad.

 

                                               - Charles Osgood