BIOL 1152 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Course Syllabus – Summer 2009



Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact 
the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.



Course Description:

Number and Title:

BIOL 1152 (CRN 53622 and 53623)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

A continuation of BIOL 1151 which typically includes study of control systems of the body, maintenance systems and continuity.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

Prerequisites: BIOL 1151 & 1151L

Co-requisites: BIOL 1152L.  Withdrawal from BIOL 1152 requires withdrawal from BIOL 1152L and vice versa.

Material learned in the laboratory supports learning in the lecture course.  Students who have credit for BIOL 1152L from a prior term are accountable for the information previously learned in the laboratory.  Videos are available for review.  See the BIOL 1152L syllabus for more information. 

Notebook Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in this course must possess and have proficiency with the following computer skills and be able to:

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.

Download MS PowerPoint presentations and navigate through the presentation on the computer.

Install and navigate through the course study guide on CD-ROM.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers may be used in the classroom in this course; computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

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 2009

Instructor Information:

Renee McFarlane  (CRN 53622)
Office: Faculty Hall, A-31E
Phone: (678) 466-4790
Fax: (678) 466-4899
Email: ReneeMcFarlane@clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/mcfarlane/default.htm
Office hours:
Monday and Wednesday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Dr. Barbara Musolf (CRN 53623)
Office: Faculty Hall A-16C
Phone: (678) 466-4851
Fax: (678) 466-4899
E-mail: BarbaraMusolf@clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/bmusolf/

Office hours: Tuesday 10:30 - 3:30 pm

 

Class Meetings:

CRN

Days

Times

Room

Instructor

53622

MW

10:15am - 12:20 pm

B10

McFarlane

53623

MW

6:00 - 8:05 pm

B10

Musolf

 

Textbook Information:

Required Texts:

Anatomy & Physiology, Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn, 3rd edition, 2008, Pearson, Benjamin Cummings. Custom bundle for CSU included Brief Atlas of the Human Body, Anatomy 360o, and Study Guide.

 

Recommended Texts and Materials:
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 and quizzes

  80 points

Final examination (comprehensive)

120 points

TOTAL

600 points

Grading:

Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

540-600 points (90-100%)

480-539 points (80-89%) 

B

420-479 points (70-79%)

360-419 points (60-69%)

Below 360 points 

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued by June 22nd, 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, by June 26th.

Course Schedule  

The course schedule is provided on a separate page. Be sure to check it often to keep track of any changes in the due dates of assignments and exams during the semester.  Due dates for assignments may be changed at the instructor's discretion.  You are responsible for keeping track of due dates and turning in your work when it is required.  

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

53622

7/29/2009 10:15 -12:15 pm B10 McFarlane
53623 7/29/2009 6:00-8:00 pm B10 Musolf

 

Course policies

General policies:

Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting by signing the class roll.

Cheating and Plagiarism: 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 procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.  

Making up missed work

Quizzes and exams: Quizzes and exams will be given at the beginning of the class period. If you come in late and the exam is still in progress, you may take the exam, but you will not be given any additional time to work. You must turn in your work when time is called. 

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

Late assignments: Assignments are due on the posted due date and by the end of my scheduled appearance on campus that day. Any work that is not turned in on the due date will be considered late and penalized 10% daily. Under no circumstances can an assignment be turned in more than 5 days late.

E-mail: Important messages and announcements will be sent to you via your CSU account. You must activate your account and check your e-mail regularly.  If you cannot use your CSU account, it is your responsibility to send me an alternate e-mail address.  You are responsible for all e-mails sent to the class list.

Website: Check the web page of your instructor regularly for new postings. You are responsible for printing out any handouts or other important items posted on the syllabus for this class.  

Disruptive Classroom Behavior1: Disruptive behavior in the classroom can negatively effect the classroom environment as well as the educational experience for students enrolled in the course. Disruptive behavior is defined as any behaviors that hamper the ability of instructors to teach or students to learn. Common examples of disruptive behaviors include, but are not limited to:

bullet Eating in class
bullet Monopolizing classroom discussions
bullet Failing to respect the rights of other students to express their viewpoints
bullet Talking when the instructor or others are speaking
bullet Constant questions or interruptions which interfere with the instructor’s presentation
bullet Overt inattentiveness (e.g., sleeping or reading the paper in class)
bullet Creating excessive noise
bullet Entering the class late or leaving early
bullet Use of pagers or cell phones in the classroom
bullet Inordinate or inappropriate demands for time or attention
bullet Poor personal hygiene (e.g., noticeably offensive body odor)
bullet Refusal to comply with faculty direction

Students exhibiting these types of behaviors can expect a warning from the instructor or dismissal for the lesson in which the behavior occurs. Failure to correct such behaviors can result in dismissal from the course.

More extreme examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to:

bullet Use of profanity or pejorative language
bullet Intoxication
bullet Verbal abuse of instructor or other students (e.g., taunting, badgering, intimidation)
bullet Harassment of instructor or other students
bullet Threats to harm oneself or others
bullet Physical violence

Students exhibiting these more extreme examples of disruptive behavior may be dismissed from the lesson or the entire course.

Students dismissed from a lesson will leave the classroom immediately or may be subject to additional penalties. Dismissed students are responsible for any course material or assignments missed.

Students dismissed from a course have the right to appeal the dismissal to the department head responsible for the course. Appeals beyond the department head may also be pursued. If no appeal is made or the appeal is unsuccessful, the student will receive a grade o WF (withdrawal – failing) regardless of the current grade in the course.

Conditions attributed to physical or psychological disabilities are not considered as a legitimate excuse for disruptive behavior.

1 The description of disruptive behavior and listings of examples of disruptive behavior are taken from the Web sites of James Madison University, the University of Delaware and Virginia Tech.


Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.