Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: BIOL-2301- Section: 71 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-10am, Tues 8-9am, 11:30am-1:30pm, Wed 8am-1pm. 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	8/22-8/26    Orientation, Ch.1 Overview of A&P, Core principles; Ch.2 Basic Chemistry 8/29-9/2    Ch.2 Energy, Chem. Reactions, Water, Acids, Bases, pH, Organic Molecules 9/5-9/9    Ch. 3 Cell Membrane, Membrane Transport, Organelles, cytoskeleton, nucleus 9/12-9/16    Ch.3 Genetic Code, Protein Synthesis, Cell cycle 9/17-9/20    (Sat � Tues)    Exam 1 Chapters 1, 2, 3 9/20        MAP assignments for Exam 1 due 9/19-9/23    Ch.4 Histology, Tissue Classifications, healing, membranes & coverings 9/26-9/30    Ch.5 Integumentary System; Ch. 6 Skeletal classifications, Bone Structure 10/3-10/7    Osteon structure, bone growth, remodeling, healing, osteoporosis; Ch.7 Landmark terms 10/8-10/11 (Sat - Tues)    Exam 2 Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 10/11    MAP assignments for Exam 2 due 10/10-10/14    Ch.8 Classification and function of joints; Ch.9 Skeletal muscle overview 10/17-10/21     Ch.10 Muscle structure, sarcomere, muscle contraction/relaxation, energy sources 10/24-10/28    Ch.10 Motor Units, recruitment, fiber types, motor units, recruitment, fatigue, oxygen debt 10/29-11/1 (Sat � Tues)    Exam 3 Chapters 8, 9, 10 11/1            MAP assignments for Exam 3 due 10/31-11/4    Ch.11 NS overview, nerve tissue, electrophysiology, membrane potential, action potentials, 11/7-11/11    Propagation, synapses, neurotransmitters, Ch.12 CNS, Cerebrum, diencephalon, Cerebellum, 11/14-11/18    Brainstem, CNS protection, Spinal cord, sensation, movement, homeostasis 11/19-11/22 (Sat � Tues) Exam 4 Chapters 11, 12 Note � there are 2 parts to Exam #4 11/22        MAP assignments for Exam 4 due 11/21-11/25    Ch.13 Peripheral NS, cranial & spinal nerves, receptors, Receptive fields, reflexes 11/28-12/2    Ch.14 Autonomic Nervous; Ch. 15 General vs Special senses, Smell, Eye, Ear 12/3-12/6 (Sat - Tues) FINAL EXAM Chapters 13, 14, 15 12/6            MAP assignments for Final Exam due The following is a list of Mastering A&P online homework Assignments. A MAP access code is required to access all MAP assignments. The assignments are located by clicking on the Pearson Mastering A&P link on the course website. For Exam #1                 Due Date: 9/20        Introduction to Mastering A&P Due Date: 9/20        Ch 1-1 Overview of A&P, Language of A&P, Core Principles Due Date: 9/20        Ch 2-1 Chemistry Due Date: 9/20        Ch 3-1 Cells, Cell membrane, transport, organelles, Protein syn. For Exam #2                 Due Date:10/11    Ch 4-1 Histology, Tissues, Membranes, Repair Due Date:10/11    Ch 5-1 Integumentary System Due Date:10/11    Ch 6-1 Bones and Bone tissue Due Date:10/11    Ch 7-1 Skeletal system Overview and bone markings For Exam #3                 Due Date:11/1        Ch 8-1 Joint Classification Due Date:11/1        Ch 9-1 Overview of Skeletal muscle Due Date:11/1        Ch 10-1 Skeletal muscle, contraction & relaxation Due Date:11/1        Ch 10-2 Skeletal muscle energy, tension, performance For Exam #4                 Due Date:11/22    Ch 11-1 Nervous system, nerve tissue, Electrophysiology Due Date:11/22    Ch 12-1 Central Nervous System For Final                 Due Date:12/6        Ch 13-1 Peripheral Nervous System Due Date:12/6        Ch 14-1 Autonomic Nervous System Due Date:12/6        Ch 15-1 Special Senses MAP assignments completed after their due date will have a late penalty assessed. MAP assignments not completed at all will receive a grade of "0". No grades are dropped.
Major Assignments Schedule	Exam Schedule: Exam Availability Begins Availability Ends 1 Thursday 9/17 @ 12:30am Sunday 9/20 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due 2 Thursday 10/8 @ 12:30am Sunday 10/11 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due 3 Thursday 10/29 @ 12:30am Sunday 11/1 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due 4 Thursday 11/19 @ 12:30am Sunday 11/22 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due Final Thursday 12/6 @ 12:30am Sunday 12/6 @ 11:59pm MAP assignments due Installation of Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLB) is required on any computer to be used to take an exam/quiz. It is the responsibility of the student to have a functioning computer and internet in order to take exams during the scheduled period of availability for each exam. Computers in LSCPA computer labs and Student Success Center 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. No grades are dropped.
Final Exam Date	December 3, 2022 - 12:5 AM   Through  December 6, 2022 - 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 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" if not completed at all. 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) + (OO & Course Policies Quiz/20) + (DB1 /4) + (DB2 /4) + Group Project Lecture Average = (Ex1 + Ex2 + Ex3 + Ex4 + Final + MAP average + Extra Credit) / 6
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	For the full list of Course policies and procedures, read the Online Orientation and Course Policies documents posted in the Course Information folder on the course website. The course schedule and list of homework assignments are posted in the Course Information folder on the course website. Installation of Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLB) is required 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 during the scheduled period of availability for each exam. Computers in LSCPA computer labs and Student Success Center 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?. No grades are dropped. A Mastering A&P access code is required to access the online MAP homework assignments. MAP assignments completed after their due date will have a late penalty assessed. MAP assignments not completed at all will receive a grade of "0". No grades are dropped. It is imperative that you check your email EVERY DAY. This is an online class and email is the only way I have to contact you. Emails not written with proper sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, etc or that do not clearly state your question will be returned to you for clarification. You MUST use the "Send Email" link from within the course when emailing me. If you wish to email me about a grade, you must email me from the "send email" link within the course website.
Attendance Policy	This is an online class and it is the responsibility of each student to have a RELIABLE computer AND Internet access for the duration of the course. If you encounter a problem with your computer, Computers in the Student Success Center and Computer labs at LSCPA are available for use. Please note that some course material may not be accessible using a cell phone and/or tablet device. In this online class there are no scheduled class "meeting times" and it is your responsibility to manage your schedule to complete course requirements by their due dates. All lectures have been recorded and the links to these videos are posted on the course website and in the notes posted for each chapter. You are encouraged to email me at any time with questions. If you wish to have a virtual office visit, please 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 in several places 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.