Syllabus for Spring 2005
Instructor: Dr. Molly Smith
Office: 139A / 223 A
Phone: 285-6138
E-mail: msmith@waycross.edu
Office Hours: These are the times you will find me in my office (pending extenuating circumstances).If you have any questions about the class or material, feel free to drop by. If you need extra help, it is best to make an appointment.
Monday and Wednesday:2:00 - 3:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:12:15 - 1:15 and 2:45 - 3:45 PM
Friday:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Other office hours by appointment only.
NOTE: I may also be located within the biology lab/prep area (223A).
If I am not in my office, please check with the secretaries. I may be in a called meeting, help session, etc. I will always let them know where I am.
Texts: Tortora, G. J., and S. R. Grabowski.2003.Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 10thedition.HarperCollins College Publishers, New York.
Marieb, Elaine.Lab Manual for Anatomy and Physiology: Fetal Pig Version, 7th edition.Benjamin-Cummings Publishers.
Prerequisite: Biology 2111 (Anatomy and Physiology I) with a C or better (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Course Objectives: The primary goal of the human anatomy and physiology sequence is the development of the student's understanding of the functional anatomy of human organ systems and the interrelationships between the systems at a level consistent with the needs of students in allied health fields. During the first semester the emphasis is on basic chemistry and the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. This semester covers the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, and digestive systems, general metabolism, excretory system, fluid/electrolyte balance, reproductive system, and general patterns of inheritance.
A secondary goal of this course is the development of the student's ability to communicate with others through written explanations of physiological processes.
Attendance: Students are responsible for attending class and for the material presented in all classes.There will be NO MAKE-UPS of missed exams, quizzes, and other assignments.
Tardiness: Class will begin on time. Students are expected to remain in class until dismissed by the instructor. Two tardies and/or two early departures will count as one absence.
Exams/Grading: There will be a total of five unit exams, each worth 150 points.These will contain a mixtureof short answer, essay and multiple choice questions stressing concepts of biology and physiology and questions stressing practical knowledge of anatomy.Some of the questions on each exam will be challenging; as an allied health student you should learn to think about the material, not just memorize it.10% to 20% of the exams will be material relating directly to laboratory. The dates of these exams appear on the class schedule and will not bechanged (pending extenuating circumstances).DO NOT MISS THESE EXAMS. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UPS.
There will also be five announced quizzes throughout the semester. They may be given at the beginning of class or labs and CANNOT be made up if you are absent or late.
Pop quizzes are an option of the instructor if students routinely come to class unprepared to discuss the material. To avoid them, it would behoove you to read the lesson prior to class.
The final 200 points will come from an objective-style comprehensive final exam at the end of the semester.(If your percentage score on the final exam is higher than your average score on all unit exams, you may replace your lowest lecture exam with the score achieved on the final.) It is possible to earn extra credit. There will be an application/critical thinking question on each unit exam which may be answered for bonus points.
EXAMS (5) 750 pts. 75%
ANNOUNCED QUIZZES (5) 50 pts. 5%
FINAL EXAM 200 pts. 20%
1000 pts. 100%
Once the total number of points has been determined,
the following grading scale will beused:
Range Final grade %
900-1000 A 90-100
800-899 B 80-89
700-799 C* 70-79
600-699 D 60-69
0-599 F 0-59
*Most allied health programs require at least a C in this course.
If, for some unforseen reason, the number of quizzes or exams given fall below the projected numbers, your grade will be calculated based on the percentages given above. To increaseyour chance of success on exams and quizzes, it is recommended that you answer questions and be able to discuss the objectives that are found throughout the chapters.
Policy on Missed Exams: NO UNIT EXAMS WILL BE MADE UP. For students who have missed unit exams, there will be a comprehensive and cumulative make-up exam given the day following the last scheduled class meeting. It will include discussion questions addressing each chapter we have covered this semester. If you know you will be absent on a scheduled exam day, you have the option of taking the exam early or the make-up. DO NOT miss the final exam. ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO RECIEVE A PASSING GRADE.
Academic Support Center: The Academic Support Center (ASC) was created to offer supplemental assistance to students enrolled in all courses at the College.The ASC offers a variety of services at all levels, ranging from personal tutoring in math, reading, and composition skills to providing handouts and supplementary materials on writing research papers and critiques, taking essay and objective tests, and developing effective study techniques.Through audiovisual, computerized, self-paced, and one-to-one tutorial work, the ASC assists students in developing strengths and eliminating deficiencies. Students may be referred by instructors or may independently seek additional help.
ADA Statement: The college is committed to providing accessibility to all students in accordance to ADA/504guidelines. Students should contact the Director ofStudent Life regarding accessibility.
Dropping a Course without Penalty: In order to officially drop a course without penalty, a student must obtain and fill out a drop/add or withdrawal form from the Registrar's Office, acquire the appropriate signatures, and return the completed form to the Registrar's Office before the designated date published in the academic calendar in the Waycross College Catalog. NON-ATTENDANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE WITHDRAWAL.
Incomplete: The grade of incomplete is given to students who for reason of illness or accident are unable to complete a segment of the course. At least 75% of the course requirements must be met with a passing grade before an incomplete will be considered. In no case will the grade of Incomplete be given as a means to avoid a failing grade.
Laboratory Access: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO ENTER THE LABORATORY AND BEGIN WORK WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. SINCE THERE ARE DANGEROUS BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL MATERIALS PRESENT, THIS IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION.