WELCOME TO BIO 139:

(Spring 2010: Section 0101)

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

(This syllabus is subject to change at instructor’s discretion.)

YOUR PROFESSOR IS: DR. MARY CATHERINE FLATH

THE CLASS MEETS: for lab on Mondays in Room 227 from 9:00-11:00 am or 11:00-1:00 pm. Lecture meets in Room 420 on Wednesdays from 9:30am- 12:15 pm.

MY OFFICE NUMBER IS: 403A

(Office Complex is 406)

MY OFFICE PHONE IS: 606/326-2099; Please leave a message with my office voice mail if you cannot speak with me personally! I check it several times daily and will return you call as soon as possible. Communication is a high priority with me!!!

MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS: marycat.flath@kctcs.edu Please use only standard written English when communicating with me by email.

MY OFFICE HOURS ARE: Mondays: 8:00-9:00 am; 1:30-2:30 pm;

Tuesdays: 8:00-9:00 am; 1:30-2:30 pm;

Wednesdays: 8:00-9:30 am;

Thursdays: 8:00-9:30 am; 1:30-2:30 pm;

Fridays: 9:00-11:00 am; and others by appointment.

MY WEB PAGE ADDRESS IS: http://webs.ashlandctc.org/mflath

IN THIS COURSE WE WILL STUDY: the interrelationship of structure and function within and between each human organ system. BIO 139 is the second in a sequence of two courses (Pre-requisite is BIO 137) that continues the study of how the human organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis. We will study seven human organ systems including the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. In addition, the process of human development and the science of genetics will be studied.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/ LEARNER OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry as they apply to physiological processes.

2. Describe basic cell structure and physiology.

3. Describe the structure and function of major tissue types.

4. Recognize the complementarity of structure and function.

5. Describe basic metabolic processes of organ systems.

6. Explain the interrelationships between organ systems and physiological processes.

7. Explain the major homeostatic mechanisms utilized in each body system in response to internal and external environmental changes.

8. Explain physiological and anatomical mechanisms of common dysfunctions.

CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 4.0 credits; Lecture = 3 contact hours &

Laboratory = 2 contact hours each week.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO VISIT WITH ME IN MY OFFICE ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER (during my assigned office hours). YOU WILL RECEIVE TWO (2) EXTRA CREDIT POINTS FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT!

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE INCLUDE (These are available in the ACTC’s Bookstore; you should already have them):

1. Textbook: Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12^TH Edition, David Shier, Jackie Butler, & Ricki Lewis authors, McGraw-Hill Publishers. New books cost $203.00 and used books cost $150.50.

2. The Extended Lecture Outline: This chapter by chapter outline that I composed for McGraw-Hill, is available in hard copy at the bookstore at a cost of $71.15L. I strongly recommend you purchase the outline from the bookstore; however the outline is also available on my Webpage, http://webs.ashlandctc.org/mflath and at the text website http://www.mhhe.com/shier12.

3. Student Guide: A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Second Edition, Paul A. Krieger author, Morton Publishers. Cost is $28.95.

4. A dissecting kit: One kit per four students is recommended. The cost is $8.00.

5. One (1 ½ “) three-ring binder: This one will be needed to bind your BIO 139 lab materials. You should have chapters 13-24 lecture notes already placed in a binder from last semester, and you should place your lecture PPTs in that binder as you receive them.

YOUR GRADE IN THIS COURSE WILL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:

TOTAL POINTS = 400:

A = 360 - 400 points

B = 320 - 359 points

C = 280 - 319 points

D = 240 - 279 points

E = 0 - 239 points

LECTURE POINTS = 300:

Weekly Lecture Quizzes = 250 points

Final Exam (comprehensive) = 50 points

LAB POINTS = 100: Weekly Lab Quizzes = 90 points

Microscope Assessment = 10 points

THE NATURE OF THE QUIZZES AND FINAL EXAM ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Weekly lecture quizzes will be given in the first 20 minutes of each Wednesday class meeting. The lecture quizzes are worth 25 points each, and will be composed of a combination of fill-in-the-blank responses, matching, drawings or diagrams, and several short answer questions. Responses will be neatly written in the test booklet. The material for the lecture quizzes will have been covered in the previous week’s lecture session and will be selected from objectives distributed at the beginning of each chapter. Correct spelling is required for lecture quiz responses. Under no circumstance, may a student makeup missed lecture quizzes due to tardiness or absence; however the lowest three scores of the 13 lecture quizzes will be dropped.

2. The lecture final exam worth 50 points will involve the completion of an Organ Systems Overview Table. Our assigned final exam period is Monday, 10th, 10:15 am -12:15 pm in Room 420.

3. Weekly lab quizzes worth ten points each will be given during the first ten minutes of each Monday lab session. Lab quizzes will be delivered in PowerPoint format, and will cover the previous week’s lab material. Responses will be neatly written in the test booklet, and correct spelling is required. Under no circumstance, may a student makeup missed lab quizzes due to tardiness or absence; however the lowest three scores of the 13 lab quizzes will be dropped. Please note however that the microscope assessment score will not be dropped.

4. Microscope Assessment worth 10 points will be administered on May 3^rd in lab. This assessment cannot be made-up due to absence, and this score cannot be dropped.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Students may earn two points for visiting me in my office (see page 2), two points for completing the online course evaluation in April (details to follow), and up to five points for perfect attendance (see below). In addition, community service activities, such as the Red Cross Bloodmobile (dates TBA), March of Dimes Walk, et cetera, can earn you two points per event. I will keep you informed of these EC events as they are scheduled. These wonderful students walked in the Memory Walk on October 3, 2009 (picture above).

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

In support of the College’s core goal of student success, student attendance in classes is strongly encouraged. A clear relationship exists between class attendance and successful completion of a course. Thus, my attendance policy is that the final grade for students, who miss more than the equivalent of two weeks of class, will be reduced by one letter grade for each additional absence. Also note that three tardies equal one absence.

Please note that it does not matter whether absences are excused or unexcused, but for each absence in excess of two (2) in lecture or two (2) in lab, a deduction of one letter grade will be assessed toward your final grade. In other words, if you earn a “B” in the course, but more than two (2) lectures or more than two (2) labs, then you will only earn a “C” for your final grade. In short, get to class whenever you physically can, because you never know when an emergency or illness may arise, that forces you to miss.

I will also reward students for outstanding attendance (lecture and lab combined) by giving 5 points for perfect attendance, 4 points for 1 miss, and 3 points for 2 misses.

OTHER CLASSROOM/LABORATORY CONSIDERATIONS:

1. NO CELL PHONES IN SIGHT!!!!!! Please turn your cell phone off and secure it in your pocket or backpack before entering class or lab. Ringing phones are extremely disruptive to ALL, and spending your time texting a friend is unacceptable in my classroom! To emphasize the importance of this matter, a TEN point penalty will be assessed to your overall point total, if your cell phone rings during class or lab or I see you text messaging on your phone at any time during class or lab. Please see me before class or lab if extraordinary circumstances warrant cell phone access.

2. Please use the restroom before class or lab. Again this “contagious” phenomenon is very disruptive to ALL. Of course I understand that emergencies may arise that force you to leave the classroom, but please try your best to take care of these matters prior to class.

3. No tobacco products of any kind in either the classroom or lab.

4. NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE LABORATORY AT ANY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

MY MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: “NO MAKE-UPS ARE ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE”!!!!!!!

1. Students may not makeup missed lecture quizzes due to tardiness or absence, however the lowest three scores of the 13 lecture quizzes will be dropped.

2. Students may not makeup missed lab quizzes due to tardiness or absence, however the lowest three scores of the 13 lab quizzes will be dropped, with the exception of the microscope assessment score.

3. Students may not make up the Microscope Assessment on May 3^rd. If you miss lab on that date, you will receive a “zero” and note that microscope assessment score cannot be dropped.

4. Students may not make up the final exam on May 10^th . If you miss on that day, you will receive a “zero” on that exam.

MY LATE WORK POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS:

Although no out-of-class written work assignments are required in this course, completion of distributed worksheets, objectives, study guides, et cetera will be very beneficial to you, your quiz scores, and your final grade.

MY WRITTEN WORK POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS:

I expect in-class written work to be neat and legible. If I cannot decipher your handwriting, you will NOT receive credit for your response(s).

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: The student will be able to demonstrate each competency in the following manner(s):

I. Communicate effectively by writing short answer responses on quizzes and communicating with me by email using standard written English, by interacting cooperatively with classmates in the laboratory, and by demonstrating information processing through basic computer skills.

II. Think critically by learning how to use the compound light microscope, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and integrating a variety of course materials, including the textbook, lab manual, lecture outline, digital audios, et cetera, to be successful on lecture and laboratory quizzes, and the final exam.

III. Learn independently by devising creative ways in which to learn the vast material presented and required for success on quizzes, the microscope assessment and the final exam.

IV. Examine relationships in diverse and complex environments by demonstrating considerations of keeping our bodies in homeostasis as best we can, by avoiding known disease causing agents in our physical environment.

COURSE SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES:

The Biology segment within the Math and Sciences Division of Ashland Community and Technical College promotes student success through general education courses that provide a foundation for allied health programs. The course specific general education competencies chosen to be assessed this semester include the following:

1. Students will understand the 11 human organ systems in terms of components and functions. Students will successfully:

A. create a table in which they name the 11 systems, name the organs that compose each system, and list the general function(s) of each system (final exam).

B. be able to identify organs & structures within a fetal pig, place the structure/organ into the appropriate system, and provide a function for each organ/structure (two dissection lab quizzes).

2. Students will understand how the hypothalamus maintains homeostasis through the secretion of hormones by endocrine glands. Students will successfully:

A. illustrate a flowchart of the hypothalamic control of the endocrine system including endocrine glands, hormones, target organs, and responses (Lecture Quiz 1).

B. illustrate the hormonal control of the reproductive systems (Lecture Quizzes 9 and 10)

3. Students will be able to demonstrate the proper use of the compound light microscope, and Students will successfully:

A. answer 10 questions re: the microscope in a one-on-one assessment administered after several weeks of microscope use in the course.

IF YOU NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM THIS COURSE:

You may do so on your own prior to Midterm (Wednesday, March 3^rd), however you will need my permission and signature to withdraw after this date. Unless extraordinary circumstances have occurred and have been communicated to me, I will not allow you to withdraw with a “W” after midterm.

CONCERNING INCOMPLETES:

I will only consider giving an "I" or incomplete if you have completed at least 60% of the course material and extraordinary circumstances have occurred that have been communicated to me during the semester. If an “I” is given, the student and I will sign a written contract which outlines exactly what requirements the student must fulfill in order to complete the course for a letter grade. The student must complete an “I” within two weeks of the beginning of the next semester, or it will be changed to an “E” on his/her transcript.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Ashland Community and Technical College is committed to ensuring that all students with disabilities have an equal opportunity in the pursuit of their educational objectives. If you have a disability and need accommodations, contact Heather Shelton, the Disabled Student Services Coordinator at 606.326.2051 or in Room 220. You should also inform your instructor(s) of your special needs as soon as possible.

STUDENT ACADEMIC OFFENSES AND ACADEMIC SANCTIONS: Please refer to Article 2.3.1 of the Student Code, which is published on the ACTC WebPage, under “Current Students” and “Student Information”.

ONE MORE THING…..GOOD NEWS!!! SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

To assist you in the successful completion of this course, Supplemental Instruction (SI) will be offered. Your outstanding SI leader is Trina Bayless, who successfully completed BIO 137 and BIO 139 in 07-08 with an outstanding “A” average (over 100%), and served as our BIO 137 SI Leader last semester. Trina will attend our Monday lab sections and Wednesday lecture sessions, and she will conduct three study sessions for you to attend, on a voluntary basis each week. Trina will be available by email as well and she’ll be included in all email correspondence that I send you. And by the way, research shows that students who attend SI, earn approximately one letter grade above those students who do not attend SI. Those sound like pretty good odds to me. Try it out!!!

BIO 139 GRADE DETERMINATION SHEET

(Please update this table as your quizzes are returned to you).

NAME: ____________________________________________________

Lab Quiz Scores

(out of 10 points)

Lecture Quiz Scores

(out of 25 points)

Jan 11= No quiz

Jan 13 = No quiz

Jan 18 = MLK Day

Jan 20 =

Jan 25 =

Jan 27 =

Feb 1 =

Feb 3 =

Feb 8 =

Feb 10 =

Feb 15 = President’s Day

Feb 17=

Feb 22 =

Feb 24 =

Mar 1=

Mar 3 =

Mar 8 =

Mar 10=

Mar 15 = Spring BreakJ

Oct 17 = Spring BreakJ

Mar 22 =

Mar 24 = KCTCS/ACTC day in Frankfort

Mar 29 =

Lecture Quiz =

Mar 31 = No lecture quiz

Apr 5 = No lab quiz

Apr 7 =

Apr 12 =

Apr 14 =

Apr 19 =

Apr 21=

Apr 26 =

Apr 28 =

May 3 =

Microscope Assessment =

May 5 = No class

Drop three lowest scores (not microscope assessment) and total remaining ten scores =____________ (100 points)

Drop three lowest scores and total remaining 10 scores

= ________ (250 points)

EXTRA CREDIT POINTS or deductions: __________

FINAL EXAM (Monday, May 10, 10:15am) = ________ (50)

TOTAL POINTS: _______ (400) GRADE: ________

PLEASE KEEP THIS STATEMENT FOR YOUR FILES:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE BIO 139 SYLLABUS CAREFULLY.

I understand that if I miss a lecture quiz or lab quiz under any circumstances, I will not be allowed to makeup the missed quiz, and I will receive a zero on that quiz.

I understand that correct spelling is required on lecture and lab quizzes. Partial credit deductions will be taken if I do not spell a term correctly on a quiz.

I understand that if I miss more than two lecture meetings or more than two lab meetings, my final grade will be reduced by at least one letter grade.

I understand that in order to withdraw from BIO 139 on my own, I must do so by WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010. After that date, it becomes Dr. Flath’s decision as to whether I may withdraw or not.

I understand that a 10 point one-on-one microscope assessment will be administered on May 3^rd during the lab period. If I do not attend lab on that date, I will receive a zero on that assessment and that I cannot drop that quiz grade.

I understand that if my cell phone rings or Dr. Flath sees me text messaging during lecture or lab, a TEN point penalty will be assessed to my final point total.

I understand that when communicating with Dr. Flath by email, standard written English is required!