Course BCI

DIVISION PHONE: ____297-1025_ DIVISION DEAN: Patricia L. Harrison, PhD. _

DIVISION OFFICE: ___WFA-147__ Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences

COURSE: BSC1084C Basic Anatomy & Physiology

SECTION: 14728

COURSE DAYS/TIME: T 2:30 - 6:35, TH 2:30 - 6:35

CLASSROOM: WSC 00121 LAB, WLR 00102 LECTURE

SECTION: 12761

COURSE DAYS/TIME: T 5:00 - 9:15, TH 5:00 - 9:15

CLASSROOM: WLR 00121 LAB; WLR 00102 LECTURE

OFFICE HOURS: By appointment

INSTRUCTOR E-MAIL: aallison@tampabay.rr.com

FINAL EXAM DATE & TIME: Thursday July 31 5:00

WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE: July 8, 2008

COURSE DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITES AND CREDIT HOURS: 3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits.

This course is designed to provide a background in basic anatomy and physiology for students in allied health fields. The course will encompass a brief introduction to physiological chemistry and physics, a study of basic cell biology, and a survey of human anatomy and physiology that presents each organ system. Selected topics of pathology will be outlined as appropriate to the audience.

PCC MISSION AND OUTCOMES : Polk Community College is a quality-driven educational institution providing degree, career and lifelong learning programs within an environment of excellence and commitment to student success. As such, PCC’s general education outcomes require competence in the areas of Communication (C), Global Social Awareness (GSA), Computational Skills (CS), Natural Phenomena (NP), and Information Literacy (IL). A primary focus of this course is competence related to the areas of Natural Phenomena (NP). These outcomes are:

NATURAL PHENOMENA (NP)

13. Organize data gathered systematically. (NP13)

14. Interpret displays of quantitative information. (NP14)

15. Interpret objective data to evaluate a given set of conditions using the scientific method. (NP15)

16. Apply scientific principles to a new set of conditions. (NP16)

17. Work as a contributing member of a team to gather and assess information. (NP17)

18. Develop an understanding of and respect for the environment and one’s place in it. (NP18)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will be able to:

1. employ tools and techniques of scientific measurement.

2. demonstrate proper laboratory skills and techniques.

3. follow systematic procedures, show competency in verbal, mathematical, and graphical analyses of data to interpret results and understand their application to specific biological questions.

4. recognize, classify and identify materials in performance-based exams.

5. use appropriate terminology in a specific biological science.

6. integrate biological concepts.

Ø compare and identify similarities and differences between systems.

Ø understand normal circumstances to explain the abnormal.

Ø effectively communicate biological concepts through a variety of media.

7. conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner as defined by student code of conduct in the student handbook and laboratory safety rules and regulations.

8. engage in collaborative tasks (i.e. work in teams)

9. demonstrate knowledge-base in a specific biological science

Ø effectively communicate biological concepts.

Ø assess current biological issued through scientific literacy.

TEXTBOOK AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 8th Edition Text. Marieb, Pearson, Benjamin Cummings.

Basic Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual 1^st edition, Professor Jennifer Shaw, M.N.S.

· Sheep Brain/Heart Concise Dissection Chart

· Disposable latex gloves (required for any lab that involves dissection)

COURSE CONTENT

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: These will vary according to course objectives, student learning needs, and instructional style.

EVALUATIVE CRITERIA: The final course grade will be determined from a combination of lecture and laboratory assessments.

Exact course grade calculations will be explained by individual instructors, on the first day of class, through their specific course information sheet.

The grading scale is as follows: A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%, F < 60%

THE GORDON RULE: State Rule 6A-10.30, requires AA program students to complete 24,000 words of written composition and complete six semester hours of mathematics at the level of college algebra or higher. The mathematics portion of the requirement is satisfied by taking the appropriate mathematics courses. Because PCC uses a “Writing Across the Curriculum” approach to meeting the writing requirement, a wide variety of general education courses, each with its own specific word count requirement, can be used to meet the 24,000 word mandate. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses fulfilling the communications and mathematics areas of the general education requirements.

STUDENT HELP: The instructor is available for help during posted office hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the instructor. Tutorial help is available for some courses in the TLCCs on both campuses. The schedule for tutors is posted in the TLCCs and available on the PCC website (www.polk.edu). Students are encouraged to make use of the services of the tutors.

WITHDRAWAL: Students may officially withdraw from a course(s) during any given term provided the appropriate policy and procedure is followed. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add period, the student may officially withdraw without penalty from any credit course provided the appropriate forms are submitted to Student Services no later than the deadline published in the term schedule booklet. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms. Failure to do so may result in an “F” in the course.

ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is the student's responsibility. Failure to attend class regularly severely hinders your chance of successful completion of this course. Tardiness OR leaving a class early will count as 1/2 an absence. A student may be dropped from class for excessive absences (more than 4 hours). A student dropped before the no-fault drop deadline will receive a grade of “W” (unless it is a third attempt of the class). Withdrawals are not permitted on the third course attempt. A student dropped AFTER the no-fault drop deadline OR dropped on his/her third attempt of the class will receive a grade of “F”. It is not the instructor's responsibility to drop a student who stops coming to class; this is the responsibility of the student.

WORK MISSED: As a general rule, students need to take exams in their scheduled class section and must complete assignments and class papers according to their due dates. There are no make ups for missed lab exams, or in class activities and quizzes. In addition there are no dropped exams, retests or extra credit.

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a ‘D,’ ‘F,’ or ‘W.’ (See college catalog for details.) You‘re not allowed to withdraw from your third course attempt. If you stop attending class, a grade other than a ‘W’ is assigned and posted.

PCC STANDARDS: Students are responsible for their own work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by that standard. However, in the event there is an indication or suspicion that there has been a case of cheating/plagiarism, the situation will be dealt with in accordance with published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in Student Services offices. In addition students may not use their own calculators during testing, a calculator will be provided if necessary. All electronic communication devices (cell phones, beeper, etc.) must be turned OFF (not on vibrate mode) and not visible during scheduled class hours.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS/USE POLICY: All individuals who employ information technology resources provided by Polk Community College (this includes, but is not limited to telephones, computers, the PCC local area and wide area networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

APPROVAL: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Patricia L. Harrison, PhD, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences (BSC1084C) (Date) (20061)