BIOLOLOGY (BIOL 2301)

Instructor: Rajnish Verma

Houston Community College

Pinemont Campus

1265 Pinemont Dr,

Houston 77018



Course Syllabus Anatomy and Physiology I (Biol 2301) Fall 2016, CRN# 19628 Lecture: 8:00A- 11:00 AM : Saturdays

 

Instructor:        Dr Rajnish Verma M.D.

Office:              Pinemont center

Hours:              11:00am TO 12:00 noon ( by appointment only )

Phone:              (713) 718-8400

E-mail:             [email protected] / [email protected]

 

Pre-requisites 

BIOL 1406 (General Biology I) highly recommended.

Course Description

Topics studied here are the structure and function of human cells, tissues, and organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, musculature, and nervous systems. The objective of this course is to give the students the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, especially those entering applied health sciences.  Most of you will find the material is new to you. Please set aside adequate time for study - you will probably need to spend at least 6 hours per week!!!

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to understand and apply the principals of homeostasis and the importance of feedback loops.
  2. Students will be able to evaluate information and make conclusions based on their knowledge of membrane transport.
  3. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of muscle structure to explain how muscles function.
  4. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the structure of the skeletal system to its functions.
  5. Students will be able to understand and apply their knowledge of changes in polarity on membrane potential.
  6. Students will be able to apply and demonstrate their knowledge concerning reflex arcs.
  7. Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained in lab utilizing anatomical models, physiological experiments, histological slides and the compound light microscope.
  8. Students will utilize online interactive evaluation tools to gauge their understanding of key anatomical and physiological concepts prior to lecture/examinations/quizzes where applicable.

Instructional Materials 

Textbook: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. 10TH Edition. By Martini/ Bartholow

 

 

 

 

 

Course Schedule 

Week

Chapters

Topics

 

 

 

8/27

1

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

 

 

 

9/3

3,4

Cellular Level of Organization, The tissue level of organization

 

 

 

9/10

5

The Integumentary System

 

 

 

9/17

6

FIRST LECTURE EXAM:  (Chapters 1, 3, 4)  Bone Structure

 

 

 

9/24?

7

The Axial Skeletal System

 

 

 

10/1

8

The Appendicular skeleton / The Axial Skeletal System

 

 

 

 

10/8

9,10

SECOND LECTURE EXAM. (Chapters 5, 6,7) Joints, Muscle Tissue

 

 

 

10/15

 

 SECOND LECTURE EXAM. (Chapters 5, 6,7)

 

 

10/22

11

The Muscular System

 

 

10/29

12

THIRD LECTURE EXAM (Chapters 8, 9,10) Neural Tissue

 

 

 

11/5

13

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes

 

 

 

11/12

14

The Brain and Cranial nerves

 

 

 

11/19

15,16

FOURTH LECTURE EXAM (Chapters 11, 12, 13) Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

 

 

 

11/26

16,17

Neural Integration II: The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher Order Functions

 

 

 

12/3

 

FINAL LAB exam review

 

 

 

12/10

 

Final Exam All Chapters

 

 

 

                                                                             

                                                  

Important Dates:

 

OCT 28

 

Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawal

Nov 23-26

Thanksgiving

12/3

Instruction ends

12/14

Grades available to students

 

 

 

Exams and Grading 

  • Lecture exams: There will be a total of four lecture exams. All exams are on-campus and proctored. The questions will be primarily multiple choice, along with some true or false and fill in the blanks. NO MAKE UP EXAM.
  • Final Exam: is mandatory for all students. Final exam will be comprehensive and details will be shared in the classroom.

 

Grade Computation 

4 lecture exams (lowest 1 to be dropped)

300 pts

 

 

Final Exam (mandatory)

150 pts

 

 

                              Total

450 pts

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

 

Instructor’s Incomplete Policy: The only circumstances under which you can get an I (incomplete) is if you are too ill to take the final. Once you receive an I, in order to get a grade for the course, you will have to complete the material by the end of the next full semester. If you do not, the I will convert to an F.

Academic Honesty

A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The  instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.  “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students’ test paper;

  • Using  materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
  • Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
  • Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
  • Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

 

Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.

Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)

 

Class Attendance

It is important that you come to class. Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class.  Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences. You should check with your colleagues using blackboard to see what you missed. It is your responsibility to initiate a withdrawal from this course. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class.

 

Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.

 

Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices

As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.

Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs.  Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations

 

Students with Disabilities 

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester.  Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.

 

Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance:

Disability Support Services Offices:

System: 713.718.5165

Central: 713.718.6164 – also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students Outside of the HCC District service areas.

Northwest: 713.718.5422

Northeast: 713.718.8420

Southeast: 713.718.7218

Southwest: 713.718.7909

Course Repeater Policy

Beginning in the Fall 2006, students who repeat a course for a third or more times will face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor and/or counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.

HOW TO DROP

  • If a student decides to drop or withdraw from a class upon careful review of other options, the student can drop online prior to the deadline through their HCC Student Center.
  • HCC and/or instructors may drop students for excessive absences without notification (see Class Attendance below).
  • Students should check HCC’s Academic Calendar by Term for drop/withdrawal dates and deadlines. Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar’s Office at 713.718.8500 to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines.   At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.Classroom Conduct Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Since January 1, 2003, International Students are restricted in the number of distance education courses that they may take during each semester. ONLY ONE online/distance education class may be counted towards the enrollment requirement for International Students per semester. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues.
  • Rules and Regulations
  • International Students
  • As with on-campus classes, all students in HCC Distance Education courses are required to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that could include denial of access to course-related email, discussion groups, and chat rooms or being removed from the class.
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  • EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
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  • Textbook and lab manual are required.
  • Full class attendance is required. Students with more than four unexcused absences may result in an administrative withdrawal. Students are responsible for everything covered during their absence.
  • To avoid disruption in the class room, all pagers and the cell phones must be set on the silence mode.
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  • EXAM POLICIES: The following guidelines will govern all exams:
    • The students will not be allowed to leave the classroom before completing an exam.
    • Anyone arriving late will not be allowed to take an exam if any student has completed the exam and left the classroom.
    • All lecture and lab exams will be timed. Students arriving late will not be given extra time to complete an exam.
    • Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, testing centers, and other locations where testing is taking place. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations. Violations of this policy will result in discipline, up to and including termination or expulsion.
    • Students may not use dictionaries or other aids during the exam.
    • NO Make-up exams.
    • Cheating is not permitted. If it occurs, the students may receive a zero for the exam, or a grade of “F” in the course.
  • Grades will not be posted at any time during the semester. You may receive your final grades at the end of the semester from the Biology Department of via the Internet by logging on to www.getgrades.com or www.hccs.edu or by calling toll free at 1-887-341-4300. Proper identification is required to receive the final grade. The transcripts will be mailed by the HCCS office only if requested by the student.
  • Lab reports are an important part of the course and are due upon completion of the experiment. They will be corrected and graded. Helpful Tips  Success in this course depends solely on the individual student!
  • As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
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  • Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived.
  • Facilitate an effective learning environment through activities, study tools, and assignments.
  • Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, and assessments.
  • Provide the course outline and calendar which will include all the deadlines for the assignments.
  • Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required.

 

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

  • Participate in course activities.
  • Read and comprehend the instructional materials.
  • Complete the required assignments and exams.
  • Contact your professor if you have any questions regarding any element of the course you do not understand.
  • Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, handouts and all assignments.
  • Complete the course with a 70% passing score.
  • HINT: Work hard from the beginning of the semester rather than playing a "catch-up game during the second half of the semester.

Have a GREAT SEMESTER and please remember to see me if any questions arise.

 

 

 

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Biol 2301 Fall 2016