Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: BIOL-2301- Section: 1 Anatomy and Physiology I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Nancy Longlet
E-mail	longletn@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6324
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 108 Hours: Mon 8a-10:00a, Tues 8a-12noon, Wed 8a-12noon. Email with questions anytime
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	Corequisite(s): BIOL 2101. Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading.
Learning Outcomes	1. Demonstrate an understanding of anatomical terminology, general biological chemistry, and the role of the cell and cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis throughout the body. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3) Measured by embedded questions, and/or assignments. 2. Demonstrates an understanding of the structure and function of nucleic acids and their role in protein synthesis, as well as the structure and function of epithelial tissues and the skeletal system including knowledge of specific bones. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the muscular system including knowledge of specific muscles, the organization of the nervous system, and the electrophysiology involved in membrane potential and action potential generation. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the various components the brain and spinal cord, the autonomic nervous system, and sensory organs in the body. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3) Measured by embedded questions, pre-post test questions, and/or assignments. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of reading material including relevant terminology. (PSLO alpha) measured by pre-post test questions. 6. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with fellow students to complete/cover assigned material. (PSLO 4) Measured by group assignments in the lab portion of the course.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills-Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
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. -The REQUIRED items for the Bio 2301 (A&P1) are 1)"Human Anatomy & Physiology", 2nd ed by Erin Amerman, Pearson Publishing, ISBN: 978-0134-754239 2)Modified Mastering A&P Access code that goes with the lecture textbook by Amerman. This MAP access code is ABSOLUTELY required. This is the same access code that is required for the A&P lab and you can use the same one...i.e. you do not have to purchase it twice.
Lecture Topics Outline	Daily Schedule of Lecture topics and exams Day      Date         Lecture Topics M     8/23    Introduction W     8/25    Ch. 1 Overview of A&P, Language of A&P, Core Principles of A&P M     8/30    Ch. 2 Atoms, Ions, Molecules, Chemical Bonds Energy & Chemical Reactions W     9/1     Water & Mixtures, Acids, Bases, pH M     9/6     Labor Day W     9/8     Organic Compounds, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids M     9/13    Ch. 3 Structure of Plasma Membrane, Membrane Transport, Organelles W     9/15    Protein Synthesis, Cell Cycle Th – Sun 9/16-9/19 Exam #1 available over Chapters 1, 2, 3     9/19     MAP homework assignments due for Chapters 1, 2, 3 M     9/20    Ch. 4 Histology, Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue W     9/22    Connective Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Nerve Tissue, Membranes & Coverings M     9/27    Ch. 5 Integumentary functions, Epidermis, Dermis, W     9/29     Accessory Structures, Pathology of skin Ch. 6 Skeletal Classifications, Bone structure M    10/4     Osteon structure, Bone growth, remodeling, fracture healing, osteoporosis W    10/6        Ch. 7 bone terminology & landmarks Th- Sun 10/7-10/10 Exam #2 available over Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7     10/10    MAP assignments due for Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 M    10/11     Ch. 8 Joint classifications, synovial joints, movements of synovial joints W    10/13     Joint dysfunction; Ch. 9 General Skeletal muscle structure, Ch. 10 Muscle fiber structure M    10/18    Muscle Fiber structure, Sarcomere structure Muscle excitation, Muscle contraction, & relaxation W    10/20    Contraction & relaxation, Energy sources, motor units, Muscle recruitment, M    10/25    Recruitment, muscle fatigue, Muscle training, oxygen debt, Muscle fiber types W    10/27    Review of Skeletal muscle function Th – Sun 10/28-10/31 Exam #3 available over Chapters 8, 9, 10     10/31    MAP assignments due for Chapters 8, 9, 10 M     11/1    Ch. 11 Overview of Nervous system, nerve tissue, neurons W     11/3    neuroglial tissue, Electrophysiology, membrane potential, action potential, Propagation of AP M    11/8        Action Potential, Propagation of AP, Neural synapses, neurotransmitters; W    11/10    Ch.12 Overview of CNS, Cerebrum, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Brainstem M    11/15    Protection of brain & spinal cord, SC anatomy, sensation, W    11/17    Voluntary movement, homeostasis of vital functions, cognition, memory Th – Sun 11/18-11/21 Exam #4 (2 parts) available over Chapters 11, 12     11/21        MAP assignments due for Chapters 11, 12 M    11/22    Internet assignment: Ch. 13 PNS, Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, receptor classification W    11/24    Internet Assignment: Receptive fields, Reflexes, Motor neuron disorder. Ch. 14 Sympathetic NS M     11/29    Parasympathetic NS; Ch.15 Special vs General Senses, Smell W 12/1    Taste. Eye anatomy, and Ear anatomy 12/4-12/7 SATURDAY - TUESDAY FINAL EXAM available over Chapters 13, 14, 15     12/7        MAP assignments due for Chapters 13, 14, 15 Mastering A&P Graded Homework Assignments Due Date Assignment For Exam #1 9/19        Introduction to Mastering A&P 9/19        Ch 1-1 Overview of A&P, Language of A&P, Core Principles 9/19        Ch 2-1 Chemistry 9/19        Ch 3-1 Cells, Cell membrane, transport, organelles, Protein syn. For Exam #2         10/10        Ch 4-1 Histology, Tissues, Membranes, Repair 10/10        Ch 5-1 Integumentary System 10/10        Ch 6-1 Bones and Bone tissue 10/10        Ch 7-1 Skeletal system Overview and bone markings For Exam #3         10/31        Ch 8-1 Joint Classification 10/31        Ch 9-1 Overview of Skeletal muscle 10/31        Ch 10-1 Skeletal muscle, contraction & relaxation 10/31        Ch 10-2 Skeletal muscle energy, tension, performance For Exam #4 11/21        Ch 11-1 Nervous system, nerve tissue, Electrophysiology 11/21        Ch 12-1 Central Nervous System For Final Exam 12/7        Ch 13-1 Peripheral Nervous System 12/7        Ch 14-1 Autonomic Nervous System 12/7        Ch 15-1 Special Senses
Major Assignments Schedule	Exam Availability Begins Availability Ends 1 Thursday 9/16 @ 12:30am Sunday 9/19 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due 2 Thursday 10/7 @ 12:30am Sunday 10/10 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due 3 Thursday 10/28 @ 12:30am Sunday 10/31 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due 4 Thursday 11/18 @ 12:30am Sunday 11/21 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due Final SATURDAY 12/4 @ 12:30am TUESDAY 12/7 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due There will NOT be an opportunity to take the final exam after 11:59pm Tuesday, 12/7 It is strongly/highly recommended that you place these dates in your phone calendar with alarm reminders. “I forgot about an exam” will receive a grade of “0” on that exam.
Final Exam Date	December 4, 2021 - 12:5 AM   Through  December 7, 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	Your grade for this class will the average of your 5 exam grades and your average of the online MAP assignments. Each exam as well as the MAP average will count for approximately 16.667% of the course average. Exams that are not taken not completed will receive a grade of "0". There are no re-takes on exams. No grades are dropped when calculating course averages. MAP assignments completed after the due date will have a late penalty assessed or be given a "0". Calculating your Lecture Average: All grades in this class are NOT weighted equally. Thus, you overall course grade is not a “simple average”. Extra Credit = (RLB/20) + (Orientation & Course Policies Quiz/20) + (daily grade average/20) + Group Project Lecture Average = (Ex1 + Ex2 + Ex3 + Ex4 + Final + MAP average + Extra Credit) / 6
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Please read the Orientation and Course Policies documents posted on the course website for a full list of course procedures and policies. All exams in this course will be given online and will require the installation of Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLB) on any computer to be used to take an exam/quiz. MOST VERSIONS OF CHROMEBOOKS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH RLB AND THUS CANNOT BE USED TO TAKE EXAMS. It is the responsibility of the student to have a functioning computer and internet in order to take exams prior to their due date. LSCPA computer labs are available for use for exams. Exams not completed by the end of the availability dates will be available for the following TWO days with an incremental time penalty assessed. Exams not completed will receive a grade of “0”. MAP assignments completed after the due date will have a late penalty assessed. MAP assignments not completed at all will receive a grade of "0". Changes in schedule and class announcements will be sent out via Course Email. It is imperative that you check your email EVERY DAY. When emailing me, please use the "Send Email" link from the course website as it will automatically include the course and section number in the subject line. If you wish to email me about a grade, you must email me from the "send email" link within the course website.
Attendance Policy	Traditionally, students with regular attendance perform better in this class. Some classes will be lecture only, some will include exercises where you are asked to "brainstorm" about various scenarios. This is done to give you practice in how to approach, analyze, and give step by step explanations of various situations and/or case studies. Some of these will most likely include small graded questions - especially if attendance drops. If you wish to have a virtual office visit, you can arrange a time after lecture or email me a specific day/time and I will email you a zoom link
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.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
Other	The schedules for assignments and exams are posted on the course website and it is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the schedule. Special reminders will not be sent out. It is essential that you check your LSCPA email everyday.
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.