Use the computer's operating system (Windows).
	Access and send E-mail, including attached files (Outlook or Outlook Express).
	Use a Web browser and search engine.
	Use a word processing program (MS Word) to produce reports and assignments.
	Install and navigate through the course study guide on CD-ROM

 

Course Objectives:

Following the completion of this course, each student should have:

	an understanding of critical concepts, processes, and factual information in the areas of anatomy and physiology.
	a knowledge of resources for finding the solution to problems that relate to basic science.
	the ability to utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology in critical study and for making intelligent decisions in professional life.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Biology Outcomes

	Students will display knowledge of the basic principles of major fields of biology.  This class will provide the student with a knowledge base in anatomy & physiology.
	Students will be able to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.  Writing skills will be displayed on class assignments and exams.
	Students will demonstrate the ability to collect, evaluate and interpret scientific data, and employ critical thinking to solve problems in biological science.  Students will demonstrate this in their ability to answer questions on class assignments and exams.
	Students will develop an appreciation for the impact of biological science on the environment and society.  This will be developed as part of class assignments.

Nursing Outcomes

	Students will utilize effective communication skills to promote therapeutic nurse-client interactions and good collegial relations.  Communication skills will be demonstrated on class assignments and exams.
	Students will engage in critical thinking by using creative problem solving and making appropriate inferences, based on evidence derived from clinical practice.  Students will use information from lecture and class readings to answer questions on assignments and exams.
	Students will demonstrate competence  in utilizing information technology resources to advance professional practice.  Students will use computer databases to find information relevant to course assignments and exams.
	Students will utilize nursing therapeutics based on a synthesis of critical thinking strategies and a theoretical knowledge base in nursing to provide competent professional care and maximize healthy outcomes.  This course will provide the knowledge base in anatomy & physiology.

Dental Hygiene Outcomes

	Students will provide advanced professional and educational services using appropriate interpersonal, written, communication and critical thinking skills required for successful performance and progress in the profession.  Communication skills will be demonstrated on class assignments and exams.
	Students will acquire knowledge in a technologically advanced manner in order to apply principles of sound research design to the critical evaluation of scientific literature related to general and oral health as a foundation for life-long learning.  Students will use computer databases to find information relevant to course assignments and exams.
	Students will put into practice the principles of a sound research methodology in the planning, implementation and evaluation of scientific studies.  Students will use this skill to analyze and interpret information necessary for class assignments and exams.
	Students will assess the need for treatment, then plan, provide, and evaluate treatment for the patient with advanced periodontal disease.  This course will provide students with a background to allow them to determine the difference between healthy and disease conditions.

Term:  Summer Semester 2007

Instructor Information:

Barbara Musolf (CRN 52518, 52519)
Office: G-110G
Phone: (678) 466-4851
Fax: (678) 466-4899
E-mail: BarbaraMusolf@clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/bmusolf/
Office hours: Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-6:00pm

Other times by appointment only

 

Class Meetings:

CRN	Days	Times	Room	Instructor
52518	MW	10:30 am - 12:50 pm	U327	Musolf
52519	MW	6:00 pm - 8:20 pm	U327	Musolf

 

Textbook Information:

Required Texts:

Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Gerard Tortora and Bryan Derrickson, 11th edition, 2005, John Wiley & Sons. Custom bundle for CCSU with 3 CDROMs

Recommended Texts and Materials:

A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy (required for BIOL 1151L)
Medical Dictionary (such as Tabor's Medical Dictionary or a CD-ROM version)

Evaluation:

Each student's grade will be calculated as follows:

                                                                                      

Four tests (100 points each)	400 points
Class assignments, quizzes, home work etc	50 points
Final examination (comprehensive)	150 points
TOTAL	600 points

Grading:

Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

540-600 points (90-100%)	A
480-539 points (80-89%)	B
420-479 points (70-79%)	C
360-419 points (60-69%)	D
Below 360 points	F

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued by June 25th , reflects approximately 30% of the entire course grade.  Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W."  Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, before June 27th.

Course Schedule

 

Days	Lecture Topic	Chapter in Text
May 30	Introduction; Levels of Organization; Overview of the Human Body Cell Structure	Chapter 1 Chapter 3
June 4, 6	Cell Structure, Cell Division	Chapter 3
	Histology	Chapter 4
June 11, 13	Bone tissue	Chapter 6
	EXAM 1 Bone tissue	Ch 1, 3, & 4 Chapter 6
June 18, 20	Appendicular and axial skeleton	Chapter 7 & 8
	Articulations Muscle system	Chapter 9   Chapter 11
June 25, 27	Muscle anatomy	Chapters 6-9
	EXAM 2  Electrically active cells	Chapter 10 Chapter 12 pp  414-421
Last day to drop without academic penalty: Wednesday, June 27
Midsummer Holiday June 28- July 1
July 2	Muscle tissue Muscles	Chapter 10  Chapter 11
July 4th Holiday
July 9, 11	Nerve tissue	Chapter 12
	Nerve tissue	Chapter 12
July 16, 18	EXAM 3 Spinal Nerves	Chapters 10-12 Chapter 13
	Brain and Cranial Nerves	Chapter 14
July 23, 25	Autonomic Nervous System	Chapter 15
	EXAM 4  Integument, Thermoregulation	Ch 13,14,15 Chapter 5, 25
July 31, Aug 1	Review,  FINAL

 

Please note that the schedule is tentative and the dates of the exams and the chapters that each exam will cover are tentative and subject to change. Exam dates are not set until they are announced in class. The exam date will be announced at least one week in advance

 

Final Exam Schedule:

CRN	Date	Time	Room	Instructor
52518	Aug 1	10:30am-12:30pm	U327	Musolf
52519	Aug 1	6:00-8:00pm	U327	Musolf

 

Course Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton College & State University Student Handbook.  Students are also expected to abide by the guidelines in the "Basic Student Responsibilities" document on the registrar's web page.

Cheating in any form will not be tolerated; all work that you turn in must be in your own words and must be your own work.  If your brainpower did not generate what you turn in, it is considered cheating.  The following are examples of cheating:  copying the work of another person, allowing another person to do your assignment,  working in a group on a graded item, copying or closely paraphrasing referenced sources, using anything but your brainpower on an exam, etc.  Cheating in any form will result in a zero on the assignment and academic misconduct forms will be filed with the Office of Judicial Affairs for any violation.  Judicial affairs procedures can be found on their website. 

Attendance is expected at all class meetings. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting with the student's signature on the class roll. Quizzes and tests will be given at the beginning of the class; if you arrive late, you may be permitted to take the quiz/exam as long as the materials have not been collected from the class.  However, you will be required to turn in the assignment at the same time as the rest of the class - NO extra time will be given.  Exceptions to this policy can be made only under extenuating circumstances and with a WRITTEN excuse or explanation for tardiness or absence.

Absences from tests must be accompanied by a note from a competent authority (doctor, judge, etc.).  The excuse must be presented upon the first class day that the student returns to school, and makeup arrangements must be made at that time.  Without a written excuse, no makeups will be given.  Excuses will not be accepted for routine procedures (checkups, teeth cleanings, eye exams, etc).  Students should not schedule such appointments for class times.

Make-up examinations will be given only if they are taken before graded examinations are returned to students (usually the next class period).  In the event that a make-up examination cannot be taken before exams are returned to students, the missed examination will not count in calculating the course grade.  This means that other graded work will be responsible for a greater weight in determining the course final grade.

The format of make-up exams will be up to the discretion of the instructor.

Regrades: Any questions concerning grades on an assignment must be submitted within one week of the assignment being returned to the student.

All electronic devices including cell phones, palm pilots, pagers, calculators, etc. are not allowed during exams or quizzes.  Possession and/or use of these items during an exam or quiz will result in a zero on the graded activity.

For other class assignments, any work that is not turned in on the due date will be considered late and penalized 10%.  Assignments will be penalized an additional 10% for each extra day late.  

There are NO make-up quizzes.

Each student must activate his/her e-mail account at Clayton College & State University . The class list serve will be the only method for communicating with the class by email.  Important announcements will be sent to the class on the class list serve.

Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending class without the permission of the instructor.