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Course Description:

Number and Title:

BIOL 1151L (CRN 83776, 83778, 83779, 83781, 83782, 83785, 83787, 83788, 83789, 83791)
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I

Credit Hours:

1.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

Laboratory accompanying BIOL 1151.

Course Co-requisite:

BIOL 1151, Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of BIOL 1151 and BIOL 1151L, students dropping one of the two courses must also drop the other.

Material covered in BIOL 1151 is applied in BIOL 1151L.  Students who have credit for BIOL 1151 from a prior term are accountable for the information previously learned in the course. 

Notebook Computer Requirement:

Each CCSU 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 CCSU'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 Express).

·         use a Web browser and search engine.

·         use a word processing program (MS Word) to produce reports and assignments.

·         install and navigate through A.D.A.M. and A.D.A.M. slideshow after the initial in-lab instruction.

Additional skills may be required as the semester progresses.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will be used in the laboratory approximately seven times in this course. Computers will also be required to access course materials, complete assignments and to communicate with your instructor.

Course Objectives

• To provide opportunities for students to reinforce their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• To provide opportunities for students to learn human anatomy and physiology from a laboratory perspective.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Biology Outcomes

• Students will display knowledge of the basic principles of major fields of biology.  This lab will focus on the development of a knowledge base in anatomy & physiology.
• Students will display mastery of a broad range of basic lab skills applicable to biology.  BIOL1152L will provide experience with basic dissection skills.
• Students will display the ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.  Class reports will exercise written communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to collect, evaluate and interpret scientific data, and employ critical thinking to solve problems in biological science.  Use of computer simulations will allow students to gather data and perform experiments.

Nursing Outcomes

• Studients 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:

Fall 2005

Textbook and Course Materials:

Required Texts:

 PHYSIOEX version 4.0 or 5.0  CDROM with lab manual.

 A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy CDROM with Student Lab Guide by Lafferty and Panella.

 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Tortora and Grabowski, 10th edition, 2003 (required text for BIOL 1151).

Videos:

Videos are on reserve in the library and they can also be purchased from Media Services in the basement of the library.  Ask your instructor for more information.

Rat Dissection
Tissues
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
Sheep Brain

Evaluation

*Attendance points are based on attendance and punctuality.  

Grading:

Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

Course Schedule

The course schedule is available on a separate page.  You should be sure to check back often for changes in due dates and class assignments.

Course Policies:

General 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.
• Visitors, including children, are not allowed in the laboratory.
• No smoking, other use of tobacco, eating, or drinking is permitted at any time in the laboratory.
• 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/studentlife/judicial_affairs.htm.

Each student must attend the assigned laboratory weekly for two hours. You are expected to remain in lab for two hours, so do not schedule other appointments during this time. Attendance of all of the labs is REQUIRED and will be checked at each lab period. Unexcused absences from laboratory result in a grade of zero (0) for any graded work that was assigned that week.  You cannot turn in assignments from a lab you missed.  If you have a written excuse from a competent authority (doctor, judge, etc.), the missed points for the laboratory will not count against you.  Excuses will not be accepted for routine procedures (checkups, teeth cleanings, eye exams, etc).  Students should not schedule such appointments for lab times.  If you miss lab, you are still responsible for the lab material on the lab practical.

There are NO makeups for lab practical exams.  If you have an excused absence for a date when a lab practical was given, those points will not be considered in calculating your grade (however, this means that the other graded work will be responsible for a greater weight in determining your final grade).  

Laboratories begin at the time listed in the Schedule of Classes; students must be present at the beginning of the lab.  You are expected to attend all class meetings and be on time.  Late arrivals will result in loss of attendance points for that week's lab.  There are NO exceptions to this rule.

Participation in laboratory activities involves an inherent risk of injury. In the event of injury, the student should immediately inform the instructor or laboratory technician who will file an accident report. The injured party will be given first aid and referred to appropriate medical facilities for follow-up.   

Lab exercises: You are expected to prepare for the current week's exercise prior to lab so that you will already be familiar with the topic at hand.  This includes previewing the videos and reading the information in the lab manual and any handouts provided by the instructor.  This will enable to you to work through the lab on your own, asking the instructor when you have questions.

Late assignments: There is a 20% per working day penalty for late lab reports. Lab reports will not be accepted more than one week after they are due.

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

E-mail: Important messages and announcements will be sent to you via your CCSU email account. You must activate your account and check your e-mail regularly. Except under extenuating circumstances, the class list serve will be the sole means of contact by e-mail.