MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

FALL 2003

COURSE: General Anatomy and Physiology COURSE NUMBER: BIO 110

CREDIT HOURS: 3.0 CONTACT HOURS: 3.0

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a general introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the organ systems which comprise the human body and their interrelationships.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this general education core course is to enable the student to gain an appreciation and working knowledge of basic biological principles. In order to develop skills to demonstrate scientific principles and the application of these principles, students will be able to analyze and state the relationship between structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs for each system studied, and describe how these systems function together to allow human organisms to function as an integrated unit.

REQUIRED TEXT:

Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology, Sylvia Mader, 4^th. 2001.

OPTIONAL MATERIAL:

Lecture notes or other material designated by instructor other than required text listed on this course syllabus are considered optional.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students will be allowed to miss twice the number of times a lecture or laboratory section meets per week.

If the lecture meets 3 times per week, 6 absences are allowed.

If the lecture meets 2 times per week, 4 absences are allowed.

If the student misses more than 10 minutes of class by either arriving late or leaving early, then the student will be counted as absent, missing fewer than 10 minutes is a tardy. Three tardies count as one absence.

Students adding courses after classes begin are responsible for work covered from the first day of classes. All classes missed are counted as absences.

When a student exceeds the maximum allowable absences, a grade of “W” will be assigned if the student is passing the course or “WF” if the student is failing after midterm. A “WF” is calculated into the grade point average as an “F.”

ASSIGNMENTS AND MISSED TESTS:

Students who are absent from a class are responsible for all of the work that was done during that class period and for all assignments made during the missed class period.

One (1) missed lecture exam may be made up if a legitimate excuse is presented to your lecture instructor. A list of times during which makeup exams for all science courses are given will be posted on bulletin boards in the science classes and labs.

ACADEMIC GRADING SCALE: 5 Lecture Exams

The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:

A (90-100) B (80-89) C (70-79) D (60-69) F (<60)

5 Lecture Exams will comprise 90-100% of the final grade; homework and pop quizzes may

be used for up to 10% of the grade at the discretion of the instructor.

A grade of zero will be recorded for any announced exam (or assignment) which is missed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learning Objectives are on reserve in the Library on both campuses or available on disks from

your instructor.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

If special accommodations are needed for students with disabilities, the student should contact the Counseling Services Office for assistance. Documentation regarding a specific disability is required for special accommodation arrangements. Confidentiality of the information received will be maintained.

The Science Department Chair, Coordinators, and faculty are here to help you. If you are having any problems in your classes, please contact the person who can help you. If we don’t know you are having problems, we can’t help you. The Department Chair/822-3443; Regina Hoffman is Airport Coordinator/822-3416; Bert Knesel is Beltline Coordinator/738-7660.

CHANGES:

The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the lecture and laboratory schedule as deemed necessary.

Week	Lecture Topic	Chapter
1	Introduction	1
	Organization of the Body	1
	Chemistry of Life	2

2	Cell Structure and Function	3

3	Body Tissue and Membranes	4
	EXAM 1	1-4

4	The Integumentary System	5
	The Skeletal System 1	6

5	The Skeletal System II	6
	The Muscular System I	7

6	The Muscular System II	7
	EXAM 2	5-7

7	The Nervous System	8

8	The Senses	9
	The Endocrine System	10

9	EXAM 3	8-10
	The Circulatory System	12

10	Blood	11
	The Lymphatic System and Immunity	13

11	The Respiratory System	14
	EXAM 4	11-14
	The Digestive System I	15

12	The Digestive System II	15
	The Excretory System I	16

13	The Excretory System II	16
	The Reproductive System I	17

14	The Reproductive System II	17
	Human Development and Growth	18
15	FINAL EXAM

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CODE OF CONDUCT Student rights and responsibilities are outlined in the Student Handbook. We are extremely proud of the quality of students in the Science Department however, there have been occasions where disciplinary action is necessary to prevent disruptive and dishonest behavior. The following items are specific violations and consequences supported by the Science Department. Your instructor will circulate a form for your signature stating that you understand the Science Department Course Syllabus, which includes this document. 1. Any student who exhibits behavior that is disruptive to the learning process such as talking, discourtesy to faculty or fellow students to include obscene language or gestures, or uncooperative actions will be asked to leave the classroom. The student will be counted absent for this class. Depending upon the nature of the offense or if it occurs during an exam, the instructor may require that the student see the Science Coordinator, Chair of the Science Department, or the Director of Campus Life before returning to class. Campus Security will be called for any threatening or violent behavior. 2. Cell phones, pagers, headphones, personal stereos, and similar devices are not permitted in class. Permission must be obtained from the Science Coordinator or Instructor for students who are emergency personnel or where there are extenuating circumstances. Campus Security can locate a student and will interrupt a class if there is a situation that needs immediate attention. 3. Any student proven to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be given a grade of zero on the exam or assignment. This includes, but is not limited to, giving or receiving information during an exam, use of unauthorized materials during an exam or assignment, plagiarism, or changing answers after a grade has been assigned. An instructor must have reasonable proof that dishonesty has occurred. Until an incident is verified, the student will be assigned a grade of ‘I’ for the work. Witnesses of cheating should report this immediately to the instructor. The grade will be discussed confidentially with the student. If the student denies that academic dishonesty occurred, the Chair of the Science Department or Science Coordinator will meet with the instructor and student. The instructor will be supported if departmental guidelines for handling cheating incidences were followed. However, the student is referred to the Student Handbook for the policy on filing a grievance. In any incident involving academic dishonesty, a report will be filed with the Director of Campus Life. 4. Students with complaints about instructors should follow the appropriate chain of command as outlined in the "Science Department Conflict Resolution" form. A form can be obtained from the Science Department. Signatures must be obtained at each level before the complaint will be validated. There may be some circumstances where the first contact is with the Science Coordinator who will discuss the problem with the instructor. All efforts possible will be made to resolve conflicts internally. However students should remember that matters can also be handled through the Academic Appeal/Grievance process detailed in the Student Handbook.