Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: BIOL-2301- Section: 03 Anatomy and Physiology I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Percy Jordan
E-mail	jordanpj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6335
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 412 Hours: M 11am-12pm & 1:30pm-2pm; T 12:30pm-2pm; W 11am-12pm & 1:30pm-2pm; R 11am-12pm & 1:30pm-2pm; F 9am-10am; Appointments via Zoom may also be scheduled.
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	Basic skills competency in reading, writing, and math.
Learning Outcomes	1. Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3)(Measured by embedded test question) 2. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3)(Measured by embedded test question) 3. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3)(Measured by embedded test question) 4. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3)(Measured by embedded test question) 5. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. (PSLOs 1, 2, 3)(Measured by embedded test question) 6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology. (PSLO alpha) (Measured by pre-test and post-test)
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. A textbook and an access code are required for this course. The textbook is "Human Anatomy & Physiology", 2nd ed by Erin Amerman. The access code is "Modified Mastering A&P" that accompanies this book. The ISBN number for the textbook only is 978-0134-754239 The ISBN number for the Modified Mastering A&P access code is 978-0134-78807-4 The Access code can also be purchased directly from Pearson on the Mastering A&P site (Cheapest place). 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 (etext) while the $70 version does not. 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). Instructions for purchase are posted in the Course Information folder on the course website. The textbook and access code are available at the LSCPA bookstore as a packaged bundle with the ISBN number 978-0135-19376-1. The access code in this bundle contains access to the etext.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Syllabus, Chapter 1 Week 2: Chapters 1-2 Week 3: Chapters 2-3 Week 4: Chapter 3 Week 5: Chapter 4 Week 6: Chapters 4-5 Week 7: Chapters 5-6 Week 8: Chapter 7-8 Week 9: Chapters 8-9 Week 10: Chapter 10 Week 11: Chapter 11 Week 12: Chapter 12 Week 13: Chapter 13 Week 14: Chapter 14 Week 15: Chapter 15 Week 16: Chapter 15
Major Assignments Schedule	Exam I: February 13-16, 2022 (Chapters 1-3). It will begin at 6 pm on 2/13/2022 and will end at 11:59 pm on 2/16/2022 Exam II: March 6-9, 2022 (Chapters 4-7) It will begin at 6 pm on 3/6/2022 and will end at 11:59 pm on 3/9/2022 Exam III: April 3-6, 2022 (Chapters 8-10) It will begin at 6 pm on 4/3/2022 and will end at 11:59 pm on April 6, 2022 Exam IV: April 18-21, 2022 (Chapters 11-12) It will begin at 6 pm on 4/18/2022 and will end at 11:59 pm on April 21, 2022. Final Exam: May 6-9, 2022 (Chapters 13-15) It will begin at 6 pm on 5/6/2022 and will end at 11:59 pm on 5/9/2022 Homework assignments (total homework points earned/total maximum homework points for all assignments; for example, 700/760=92 points for homework; maximum of 100 points) will represent 16.67% of your overall grade. All lecture assignments are completed using information in the textbook, the lecture handout, and using the Mastering A&P website. The 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 in all lectures IS REQUIRED. It is NOT possible to attend lecture from a different instructor. It is also NOT possible to take lecture exam from a different lecture instructor. If you have questions, you can come by during my office hours, email me at anytime, or post your question in the Discussion Board of the course Black Board page. 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).
Final Exam Date	May 6, 2022 - 6:0 PM   Through  May 9, 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	83.333% Lecture Exams (5 Lecture Exams) and 16.667% Homework Assignments Overall Average. There will be five online lecture exams. Each lecture exam will be worth a maximum of 100 points and represent 16.66667% of your overall grade. There will be homework assignments (Pearson Mastering; online) that will be worth a maximum average of 100 points. Homework Assignments Average = (total homework points earned/total maximum homework points for all assignments; for example, 700/760=92 points for homework; maximum of 100 points).
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No grades are dropped when calculating averages. No makeup exams are given, and there are NO re-takes on any exam. 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. All lecture assignments are completed using information in the textbook and the Mastering A&P website. The assignments are completed on the Mastering A&P site and are accessed by the link on the LECTURE 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 in all lectures IS REQUIRED. It is NOT possible to attend lecture from a different instructor. It is also NOT possible to take lecture exam from a different lecture instructor. If you have questions, you can come by during my office hours, email me at anytime, or post your question in the Discussion Board of the course Black Board page. 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).
Attendance Policy	Absences, Tardiness, and Make-ups: Attendance is required, and punctuality is expected. You are responsible for all materials covered in class. If you quit coming to class and do not officially drop, your grades will be averaged, and you will receive the grade represented by this average. The administrative details are your responsibility (You must officially drop the course). You can only miss one exam with an excused absence (excluding the final), and you must take the final exam. Excused absences include medical and family emergencies and are determined at the instructor's discretion. Poor preparation or conflict with other scheduled exams is not a valid excuse for missing an 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	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	February 28, 2022 - Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty. April 15, 2022- 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.
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.