Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: BIOL-2101- Section: 76
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
InstructorDr. Percy Jordan
E-mailjordanpj@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6335
Office
Location:Student Center - Room: 412
Hours:TR 11am-2pm; W 9am-11am via Zoom; Please email me to schedule a meeting via Zoom; You may post question in the Discussion Board of the course BlackBoard Page
Department
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses.
Prerequisites Basic skills competency in reading and writing.
Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes for Biol. 2301 lab and lecture

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



2. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



3. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



4. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



5. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



7. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards (PSLOs 4) measured by: measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



8. Locate and identify anatomical structures (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



9. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



10. Work collaboratively to perform experiments (PSLOs 4) measured by: measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



11. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



12. Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions (PSLOs 4) measured by: measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.



13. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions (PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4) measured by: Terms pop test, a major lab practical, and measured by: Group teamwork pop tests.
Core Objectives PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.

Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.

PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills, Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion.

PSLO 2: Communication Skills, Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.

Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task.

PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills, Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.

Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions.

PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

-The REQUIRED workbook for the Bio 2101 lab (A&P1) is Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology by Greene, Robinson, and Strong. First edition. Pearson Publishing, ISBN:978-01-354-79-391
You will also need a copy of the lecture textbook and Mastering A&P Access code. The textbook is "Human Anatomy & Physiology", 2nd ed by Erin Amerman. The ISBN number for the lecture textbook only is 978-0134-754-239. The ISBN number for the Mastering A&P access code is 978-0-134-78807-4
The Access code can also be purchased directly from Pearson on the Mastering A&P site. If purchased online, there will be 2 options (approximate prices) a $70 version and a $120 version. The ONLY difference between these is the $120 version includes an electronic textbook (e-text) while the $70 version does not. This MAP access code is ABSOLUTELY required and you will also be able to use it for the lab, and for A&P2 lecture and lab (4 courses).
Students will receive Instructions for purchase via email on first day of class, and Instructions will also be posted in the course Black Board page (Announcements on Homepage).

The lecture textbook and Pearson Mastering Access code are also available as a bundle and/or separately in the LSCPA bookstore.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 All pre-lab assignments are completed using information in the textbook, lab book, the lab handout, and using the Mastering A&P website.
The pre-lab assignments are completed on the Mastering A&P site and are accessed by the link on the LAB course website. The same Pearson Mastering A&P access code is used for both Lecture Pearson Mastering Assignments and Pre-Lab Pearson Mastering Assignments.
Week # Date(s) Topic
1 8/24-8/29 Introduction and Online Orientation
2 8/30-9/5 Body Orientation, Terminology, Body Regions
3 9/6-9/12 The Cell, Organelles of the Cell
4 9/13-9/18 Tissues
5 9/20-9/26 Integumentary System - Skin
6 9/27-10/1 Exam #1 Body Orientation & Regions, Terminology, The Cell, Tissues, Skin
7 10/4-10/10 Axial Skeleton
8 10/11-10/17 Appendicular Skeleton
9 10/18-10/22 Exam #2 Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

10 10/26-10/30 Skeletal Muscles
11 11/2-11/6 Skeletal Muscles
12 11/8-11/12 Exam #3 Skeletal Muscles

13 11/15-11/21 Nervous System
14 11/23-11/27 Special Senses
15 11/28-12/2 Exam #4 Nervous Systems, Special Senses
Major Assignments
Schedule		 All pre-lab assignments are completed using information in the textbook, lab book, the lab handout, and using the Mastering A&P website.
The pre-lab assignments are completed on the Mastering A&P site and are accessed by the link on the LAB course website. The same Pearson Mastering A&P access code is used for both Lecture Pearson Mastering Assignments and Pre-Lab Pearson Mastering Assignments.


Exam Number Availability Begins Availability Ends
1 Sun., 9/27 @ 10:00 pm Thur., 10/1 @ 10:00pm
2 Sun.,10/18 @ 10:00 pm Thur., 10/22 @ 10:00pm
3 Sun.,11/8 @ 10:00 pm Thur., 11/12 @ 10:00pm
4 SAT.,11/28 @ 10:00 pm TUES., 12/2 @ 10:00pm

This is an online class. It is YOUR responsibility to have a RELIABLE computer AND Internet access for the duration of this course. Please note that while many of the course materials can be accessed using a cell phone and/or tablet device, there are many questions on the homework assignments that can only be accessed on a computer (desktop or laptop). In addition; EXAMS CAN ONLY BE TAKEN ON A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER. If your computer breaks for any reason during the semester, IT DOES NOT EXCUSE YOU FROM THE REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES OF THE COURSE. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure all assignments and exams are completed by their due date. Any assignments not completed by the end of the availability date will receive a grade of "0" zero.
Final Exam Date November 28, 2020 - 10:00 PM   Through  December 2, 2020 - 10:00 PM
Grading Scale 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Each lab exam will count 20% toward your final lab average. There will be 4 lab exams which will represent 80% of your grade.
The average of all of the online pre-lab assignments will count for 20% of your final lab average.

No grades are dropped when calculating averages.
No makeup exams are given, and there are NO re-takes on any exam.
All lab exams must be taken as scheduled during your lab period.
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Lecture and Lab grades are NOT combined. Each course will be graded independently. Unexcused Exams that are not taken as scheduled will receive a grade of zero.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies All pre-lab assignments are completed using information in the textbook, lab book, the lab handout, and using the Mastering A&P website.
The pre-lab assignments are completed on the Mastering A&P site and are accessed by the link on the LAB course website. The same Pearson Mastering A&P access code is used for both Lecture Pearson Mastering Assignments and Pre-Lab Pearson Mastering Assignments.
Attendance Policy Attendance in all labs IS REQUIRED. It is NOT possible to attend a lab from a different instructor. It is also NOT possible to take a lab exam from a different lab instructor.
If you have questions, you can come by during my office hours, or you can email me at anytime. You will need to schedule time to complete exams during their period of availability.
You will be able to take an exam after the scheduled availability period, but there will be a time penalty imposed (10% time reduction for each day that student is late taking the exam).

If you miss an exam because of an excused absence, your lowest lecture exam score will be used as the score for the exam that you missed. Excused absences include medical and family emergencies and are determined at the instructor's discretion. You can only miss one exam with an excused absence (excluding the final), and you must take the final exam. Poor preparation or conflict with other scheduled exams is not a valid excuse for missing an exam.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other September 28, 2020 - Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty.
November 19, 2020 - Final day to drop a course or withdraw with academic penalty.

I will not discuss grades over the phone. You may request your grades by e-mail from your Lamar State College-Port Arthur e-mail account (for example, doeja@lamarpa.edu) or by student-instructor conference.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.