|
Summer Sessions 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: BIOL-2301 (Section: 71, CRN: 61049) Anatomy and Physiology I |
|
| Instructor Information | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | Dr. Percy Jordan | ||||||||
| jordanpj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6335 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 412 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Email questions to me or post questions in Discussions. You may also schedule a meeting via Zoom. | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | I will normally reply to an email within 24-36 hours. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Required 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.
There are 2 REQUIRED items for the Bio 2301 (A&P1) : 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. |
||||||||
| Additional Materials/Resources | A computer and internet access are required. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | Corequisite(s): BIOL 2101. Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading. | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. 2. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. 3. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems. 4. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis. 5. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. 6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology. |
||||||||
| Core Objectives |
|
||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
Ch. 1 Overview of A&P, Language of A&P, Core Principles of A&P Ch. 2 Atoms, Ions, Molecules, Chemical Bonds Energy & Chemical Reactions, Water & Mixtures, Acids, Bases, pH Ch. 3 Structure of Plasma Membrane, Membrane Transport, Organelles, Protein Synthesis, Cell Cycle Ch. 4 Histology, Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Nerve Tissue, Membranes & Coverings
Ch. 5 Integumentary functions, Epidermis, Dermis, Accessory Structures, Pathology of skin Ch. 7 bone terminology & landmarks
Ch. 8 Joint classifications, synovial joints, movements of synovial joints, Joint dysfunction. Ch. 11 Overview of Nervous system, nerve tissue, neurons, neuroglial tissue, Electrophysiology, membrane potential, action potential, Propagation of AP Action Potential, Neural synapses, neurotransmitters. Ch.12 Overview of CNS, Cerebrum, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Brainstem, Protection of brain & spinal cord, SC anatomy, sensation, Voluntary movement, homeostasis of vital functions, cognition, memory
Ch. 13 PNS, Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, receptor classification, Receptive Fields, Receptive fields, Reflexes.
Ch.15 Special vs General Senses, Smell, Taste, Eye anatomy, and Ear anatomy |
||||||||
| Major Assignments Schedule |
Lecture Exam Schedule: |
||||||||
| Final Exam Date | July 6, 2024 - 12:01 PM Through July 7, 2024 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D 59 - 0= 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. A Mastering A&P access code is required to access the online MAP homework assignments. MAP assignments not completed will receive a grade of "0".
Extra Credit (maximum of 16 total points) = Group Project (12 points) + Discussion Post Bonus (4 points) Lecture Average = (Ex1 + Ex2 + Ex3 + Ex4 + Final Exam + MAP average + Extra Credit) / 6 |
||||||||
| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
It is imperative that you check your email 4-5 times per week. Please check your spam or trash folder regularly. This is an online class and email is the only way I have to contact you. You MUST use the "Messages" link from within the course when emailing me. If you wish to email me about a grade, you must email me from the "Messages" link within the course website. All exams will be given online. It is NOT possible to take exams on a cell phone. 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. The Final Exam (Exam 5) must be taken before it ends at 11:59 pm on July 7, 2024.Exams not taken will receive a grade of 0. No grades are dropped. |
||||||||
| Attendance Policy |
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. 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, vacation, or conflict with other scheduled exams is not a valid excuse for missing an exam. |
||||||||
| Additional Information |
June 12, 2024 - Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty. July 1, 2024 - 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. |
||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
||||||||
| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
| Department Information |
|
||||||||