BIOL 317: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

Fall 2003
MWF 9 - 9:50 AM
Bond 316

Instructor: Dr. John Weinstein
Office: Duckett 216
Phone: 953-7796 O; 762-7407 H
E-mail: john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Office Hours: MWF 10-11AM, T 1-3PM (or by appointment)

Course Prerequisites: BIOL 101/111
Required Texts: Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, Third Edition (Saladin)

Lecture Outlines and PowerPoint Presentations can be accessed through WebCT at: http://webct.citadel.edu

Course Objective:

This course is designed to present the first half of a basic introduction to human anatomy and physiology for those students majoring in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences. Topics to be covered in this course include Body Orientation, Cellular Form and Function, Histology, Integument, Skeletal System and the Nervous System. A broad range of topics in anatomy and physiology will be covered; however, the diversity of student backgrounds will make it difficult to cover individual topics in great detail. Should you desire further information on any of the subjects covered in lecture or the laboratory, please see the instructor.

Course Policies and Expectations:

1) Attendance Policy: Attendance in lecture is REQUIRED (this policy is described in more detail in the College Catalog). In the event of an authorized absence, students are expected to notify me prior to the absence, if at all possible. Absences, whether authorized or unauthorized, in excess of 20% will result in a grade of "F".

2) Make-up Policy: Make-up exams will be scheduled only in the event of an authorized absence, and only if I am notified PRIOR to the examination. The format of make-up exams will be at my discretion, and may consist principally of short-answer and essay questions rather than objective questions. The student will be notified of the format of the make-up exam in advance, and the exam will be administered at a mutually agreeable time and location. Make-up quizzes will be given only if the absence is authorized, and only if I am notified PRIOR to the quiz.

3) It will be necessary for you to READ the text chapters that complement the lectures. It will be helpful for you to read the assigned chapter prior to coming to lecture. Reading ahead of the lecture sessions will help you to understand the material better as it is presented

4) If you are having trouble with the course material, see me promptly. Please do not wait until the last weeks of class! I want you to understand human anatomy and physiology and succeed in this course, but you must make the effort of coming to class, reading the text, and asking lots of questions.

Grading

1) There will be 4 exams held during the lecture periods indicated in the schedule. These exams will be worth 100 points each and will consist of multiple choice, matching and/or short answer questions. The hour exams will include material since the previous exam. Errors in grading must be brought to the attention of the instructor within one week (7 days) of receiving your grade or the grade will not be changed.

Hour Exams (4) = 400 points

2) Throughout the semester I will give 6 short quizzes. These will be announced in class during the previous lecture period. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the timing of these quizzes...they may be scheduled at irregular intervals. Each quiz will be given during the first 5 minutes of class and each will be worth 10 points. No extra time will be given for latecomers. These quizzes will follow the objective format described above. The lowest score of the 6 quizzes will be dropped.

Quizzes (5 of 6) = 50 points

3) Twice during the semester, you will be given take-home assignments. These assignments are designed to develop your reference and resource usage in human anatomy and physiology. Each assignment will be worth 25 points and will be due on the date specified. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Resource Usage Assignments (2) = 50 pts.

4) On some lecture days (those without a quiz or an exam), we will take a "time-out" about halfway through lecture. In groups of 2 or 3, you will be asked to discuss a question relevant to the current lecture topic. Then, each individual will submit their individual answer to the question. These answers will be collected each day. I will select about 5 names at random each day and their answers will be graded. These individuals will receive up to 10 points for their answer. You will not know when your answer was graded until the end of the semester, when the grade will be posted.

Group discussions (only 2 of about 8 graded) = 50 points

5) A final, comprehensive exam will be given during Final Exam week. The format of this exam will be the same as the hourly exams. The purpose of this comprehensive exam will be to test your basic understanding of the course as a whole, therefore the questions will tend to emphasize major concepts.

Final Exam = 100 points

6) This course is taught as an "interactive lecture", where interjection and discussion are encouraged. As a consequence, class participation is expected and will be graded. Participation is also expected during "visible quizzes". During most lectures, the class will be presented with a multiple choice or true/false question. In groups of two, you will answer the question, and share your answer with the class. Those who are not actively participating in lecture will have points deducted.

Participation = 50 pts.

7) Course Grade = [4 hour exams + 5 quizzes + 2 questions + participation + final] x 100

700 total points

8) Scale: A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%, F = < 59%

TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE* FOR BIOL 317 - FALL 2003

* Lecture and Exam Schedule is subject to change...you are responsible for any changes announced in Lecture

Bonus Opportunities

** Last date for acceptance of bonus materials this semester is Fri., Dec. 5, 2003 **

Each student is limited to a maximum of 28 bonus points (which represents 4% of your final grade)

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