BIOL 318: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

                                                                                   

                                                                          Spring 2004
                                                                     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, BIOL 317

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 second 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 muscle structure and function; cardiovascular system; blood and immunity; and the respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.  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 15 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 5 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 = 150 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 + 5 discussion questions + participation + final]   x 100

            750 total points

 

 

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


TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE* FOR BIOL 318 – SPRING 2004

 

Dates                                       Reading Assignments                       Topics

Jan. 14, 16, 21                         Chapter 11                                         Muscle Tissue

Jan. 23, 26, 28, 30                   Chapter 10                                         Muscles of the Human Body

Feb. 2, 6, 9                             Chapter 19                                        Heart - Anatomy and Physiology

Feb. 4 (Wednesday)                                                                          1st Hour Exam

Feb. 11, 13, 16                        Chapter 20                                         Circulatory System

Feb. 18, 20                              Chapter 18                                         Blood & Lymph System 

Feb. 23, 27                              Chapter 21                                         Immune System

Feb. 25 (Wednesday)                                                                       2nd Hour Exam

March 1, 3, 5                           Chapter 22                                         Respiratory System  

March 8, 10, 12, 15                 Chapter 25                                         Digestive System

March 17 (Wednesday)                                                                   3rd Hour Exam

March 19, 29, 31                     Chapter 23                                        Urinary System
                                                                       
 March 22, 24, 26                                                                            Spring Break

April 2, 5                                  Chapter 24                                         Fluid & Acid-Base Balance

April 7 (Wednesday)                                                                        4th Hour Exam

April 9, 12, 14, 16                    Chapter 17                                        Endocrine System

April 19, 21, 23                        Chapter 27, 28                                  Reproductive System

April 26                                                                                            Review for Final

April 29 (Thursday, 1PM)                                                              Comprehensive Final Exam
 

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., April 16, 2004 **

 

 

1.      Print off all lecture outlines AND take meticulous notes the entire semester.  A completed set of lecture outlines (with your own notes) is worth up to 20 points, depending upon the quality of your notes.

 

            Note: Incomplete notes will not receive any extra credit on this opportunity

 

 

2.      Read an article (journal, magazine, newspaper) with a strong anatomical or physiological slant.  Turn in a photocopy of the article along with a short (<1 page) summary of the important points. This should be an article written at a level that you can understand, not necessarily one from a scientific journal! (2-6 points each, depending on length & substance of article).

 

    Note: Articles from the World Wide Web will not be accepted without prior approval from                                  instructor

 

** Limit 3 per student.

 

 

3.      Do a short report (1-2 pages) on an applied topic in anatomy and physiology.  Turn in the written report and present a very brief summary to the class.  (up to 10 points depending upon quality of the presentation)

 

** Limit 1 per student.  You MUST confirm the topic with Dr. Weinstein first and it must be presented at the end of the relevant section of the course.

 

 

4.      Other opportunities may be mentioned in class!

 

 

 

Each student is limited to a maximum of 30 bonus points (which represents 4% of your final grade)