Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: BIOL-2301- Section: 2 Anatomy and Physiology I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Leah Alsibaa
E-mail	trahanla@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6332
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 131 Hours: MWF 11am-12pm, T 9am-1:30pm, Th 9am-11am and 12:30pm-1:30pm
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	Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.
Prerequisites	TSI complete in reading Corequisite(s): BIOL 2101 (Lab Section)
Learning Outcomes	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. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills-Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. PSLO 2: Communication Skills-Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills-Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in 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. 1. Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition) (Mastering A&P) by Erin C. Amerman, Pearson - Includes Print Text Only - ISBN 978-0134-754239 2. Modified Mastering A & P Access code. - If Purchased with E-Text included, Print Text is not required - ISBN 978-0-134-78807-4 3. Package/bundle containing both the Print textbook and access code - ISBN number 978-0-135-19376-1 Modified Mastering is required and will grant access to all of the course's assignments and Exams. Students enter Mastering Via BlackBoard on the 1st day of class, it is not accessible prior to 1st day of class. Modified Mastering Access Code is used for A&P I and A&P II as well as Lab, and is valid for 1 year. One access code may be purchased for both courses and their Lab sections.
Lecture Topics Outline	All Email Communication must come from an @lamarpa.edu email address All students must wear a mask and observe social distancing We will be using an online component to help reduce paper exchange in class. Please have reliable internet and computer access in order to turn in all work on time. If your internet goes out or computer breaks for any reason during the semester, Please contact me immediately. Assignments are assigned on Monday and Due on Friday of each week. Holidays and outages will be taken into consideration but generally do not affect this schedule. All work is due by Friday at 11:59 PM. If there is any issue or questions about assignments please contact me BEFORE Friday. Exam dates are final, missed exams will not be allowed to be made up. If there is an emergency and you cannot attend the exam please contact me immediately. Any missed exams will receive a grade of zero "0" This course will have extensive assignments via Mastering Biology By Pearson, Please purchase the access code and log in on Day 1 of class. Checking email and Blackboard Often will help to keep communication open. 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). It is YOUR responsibility to make sure all assignments are completed by their due date. There will be no dropped or replaced grades. Any assignments and not completed by the end of the availability date will receive a grade of "0" zero. If you have any issues or questions, you can attend office hours, or email me at anytime.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: week of August 23 *Class Introduction Via Collaborate* Chapter 1 & 2 Introduction and Chemistry Week 2: week of August 30 Chapter 3 Cell Week 3: week of September 6 Chapter 4 Histology Week 4: week of September 13 Test 1: Ch 1,2,3,4 *Core Project Assigned - Group Members chosen and outline started* Chapter 7 Skeletal System Week 5: week of September 20 Chapter 8 Articulations Week 6: week of September 27 Chapter 6 Bone Tissue Week 7: week of October 4 Test 2: Ch 7,8,6 *Core Project Checkpoint - Outline Completed, Research Underway* Chapter 9 Muscular System Week 8: week of October 11 Chapter 10 Muscle Tissue Week 9: week of October 18 Chapter 5Integumentary System Week 10: week of October 25 Test 3: Ch 9,10,5 *Core Project Checkpoint - Research Completed, Presentation Underway* Chapter 12 CNS Week 11: week of November 1 Chapter 13 PNS Week 12: week of November 8 Chapter 11 Nervous Tissue Week 13: week of November 15 Test 4: Ch 12,13,11 *Core Project Checkpoint - Presentation Completed, Final Check* Chapter 15 Special Senses Week 14: week of November 22 Chapter 14 Autonomic Nervous System Week 15: week of November 29 Final Exam: Cumulative Core Project presentations via Video and Peer assessments Deadlines are Final, no grades will be dropped or replaced
Final Exam Date	December 3, 2021 - 11:59 PM   Through  December 6, 2021 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	25 % - Mastering Assignments 45 % - Tests 15% - Core Project 15% - Final Exam ________________________ 100% Total Extra Credit to not exceed additional 5% Deadlines are Final, no grades will be dropped or replaced
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	All Email Communication must come from an @lamarpa.edu email address All students must wear a mask and observe social distancing We will be using an online component to help reduce paper exchange in class. Please have reliable internet and computer access in order to turn in all work on time. If your internet goes out or computer breaks for any reason during the semester, Please contact me immediately. Assignments are assigned on Monday and Due on Friday of each week. Holidays and outages will be taken into consideration but generally do not affect this schedule. All work is due by Friday at 11:59 PM. If there is any issue or questions about assignments please contact me BEFORE Friday. Exam dates are final, missed exams will not be allowed to be made up. If there is an emergency and you cannot attend the exam please contact me immediately. Any missed exams will receive a grade of zero "0" This course will have extensive assignments via Mastering Biology By Pearson, Please purchase the access code and log in on Day 1 of class. Checking email and Blackboard Often will help to keep communication open. 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). It is YOUR responsibility to make sure all assignments are completed by their due date. There will be no dropped or replaced grades. Any assignments and not completed by the end of the availability date will receive a grade of "0" zero. If you have any issues or questions, you can attend office hours, or email me at anytime.
Attendance Policy	Daily attendance is mandatory. Class is MWF at 9am. I will check attendance and send reminders Assignments are assigned on Monday and Due on Friday of each week. Holidays and outages will be taken into consideration but generally do not affect this schedule. All work is due by Friday at 11:59 PM. If there is any issue or questions about assignments please contact me BEFORE Friday. It is YOUR responsibility to have a RELIABLE computer AND Internet access for the duration of this course. If your internet goes out or computer breaks for any reason during the semester, Please contact me immediately. Exam dates are set. Missed exams will not be allowed to be made up. If there is an emergency and you cannot attend the exam please contact me immediately. Any missed exams will receive a grade of zero "0" There will be no dropped or replaced grades. Any assignments or exams not completed by the end of the availability date will receive a grade of "0" zero.
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	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. 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	All grades are Final on December 6th, 2021 at midnight
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.