Course syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology 102
Fall 2008
Dr. Sterling Roulette
Office: Room 1264
Phone: 487-3720
e-mail: sroulette@msjc.edu
Course Meeting Times: Room 1265 T/TH 7:30am-11:50am
Section: 1004
Office hours: M, W, TH 12:00 to 1:00, T 12:00 to 2:00
Textbook: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 12th ed., By Tortora and Derrickson; John Wiley, Publisher
Anatomy and Physiology 102 Lab Manual, By Sterling Roulette and Cheri Hodge
Other items required:
1) Lab apron or old oversized shirt
2) "Scantron" computer answer cards #100 (please have ready for the first midterm)
3) Colored pencil set
4) Latex gloves
Catalog Description: Anatomy and Physiology 102: Anatomy and Physiology 102 is a continuation of the series and covers the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, and urinary systems, as well as fluid and electrolyte homeostasis.
General Objectives:
1. To discuss a basic understanding and working knowledge of the human body.
2. To outline the concepts of homeostasis and interdependence of all body systems.
3. To provide an introduction to the disruption of homeostasis (pathology) as contrasted with normal processes, as they apply to the allied health occupations.
Prerequisites: The first semester (101) must be taken as a prerequisite to the second semester (102)
Recommended: High school or college biology and/or chemistry is strongly recommended.
Format: Classes meet two days per week. One and one half hours of theory (lecture) followed by three hours of laboratory.
A. Be prepared for a short quiz every day that will typically cover the previous day of lecture material. Quizes will start at the beginning of class or at the end so it will be important to be in class on time and remain the entire time.
B. During the semester there will be at least four major tests.
C. A comprehensive final examination will be given on the last day of class and is a requirement to receive a passing grade. The final is posted currently on the my web page and are major topics that will be reviewed as the class develops.
D. Please read over the textbook and lab assignments BEFORE coming to class. Several laboratory sessions will involve the study and use of cadavers and preserved specimens. Student not wishing to work with these specimens for ethical or health concerns should contact me as soon as possible so an alternative assignments can be determined.
Attendance: If you cannot make it to class, it is your responsibility to check which assignments are due when returning back to class. Exchange telephone numbers and use the buddy system. There is no need to call or e-mail me for an excused absence. All absences hurt your chances of being successful in this fast paced class and the quizzes typically can not be made up. If you do need to contact me then I prefer a phone call instead of e-mail as I am somewhat "old school".
Drop Policy: It is your responsibility to drop the class by filling out the appropriate form and giving it to Admissions & Records. Do not assume that I will drop you from class if you stop attending. It is my responsibility to drop students that are a “no show”. A no show is someone who never attends a single class session.
Make-ups and late work: Typicallly there will be no make up examinations for the daily quizzes. A student can make up a major test. All of the make-up tests will carry a 10% reduction in points. If for some reason the you can not make-up a major test by the end of seven days, then the make-up will be reduced by another 10%. Every week following the scheduled test date you will receive another 10% reduction. Alternate tests may be given instead of the one taken during the regular class time. In most instances these will be more difficult than the original test as you have had time to study and talk to the other students about the previous test. No tests can be made up after three weeks of the initial test date and no make-ups are given during the last two weeks of class. Late work also carries a 10% reduction. It is important to put "late" in clear lettering on the front page of the assignment. Not including this is considered cheating and will result in disciplinary action according to the policies outlined later in this document.
Extra Credit: Extra credit may be given on exam questions. Extra credit is limited to less than 5% of the total points possible in class and available to all students on an equal basis.
Laboratory credit: The laboratory credit, being two-fifths of the total semester credits, is computed as follows:
A. Points are assigned to laboratory activities such as dissection, the knowledge of the models, the cadaver, and specimen preparations from preserved animals.
B. Points are assigned for practical and written exams particularly on the cadaver and isolated organs.
C. Most laboratory work can not be "made-up". The exception to this occurs with practicals carrying large point values.
D. The lab book is worth 50 points of credit. The lab book is due on the last day of regular classes after taking the laboratory practical. The lab books will not be returned to the students.
E. There will be a laboratory final on the last day of regular classes. Students may use only their lab books for the examination.
Web Material: During the semester there may be extra material on the web site. These will be topical points of interest and additional web sites to check out. The web will be an excellent opportunity to gather extra credit.
Grading Policy: All laboratory points have the same weight as lecture points so that students can easily calculate their current point standing. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of their own point standing. An evaluation of student performance will be given after each of the major tests. All the points possible in class are totaled and then divided into the student's current points to obtain a percentage. The point percentage for a particular grade is as follows:
"A" Grade-----------90-100% "D" Grade----------60-69%
"B" Grade-----------80-89% "F" Grade----------less than 60%
"C" Grade-----------70-79%
Further breakdown of grade assignments:
A grade of "F" is given to a student who obtains less than 60% of the points possible in class and/or is found cheating in class. (See Policy)
A grade of "D" is given to those students who satisfactorily obtained at least 60% of all the points possible in class.
A grade of "C" is given to the student who can assimilate the lecture and lab material and is able to obtain 70% of all the points possible in class.
A grade of "B" is given to the student, who in addition to fulfilling the 80% of the previous objectives, is also able to display that he or she can satisfactorily answer questions beyond those discussed in lecture material. Other sources of information include of course the textbook and web reading recommendations.
A grade of "A" is given to the student who fulfills the previous objectives and is also able to integrate information to solve novel situations thereby clearly demonstrating the concept of critical thinking.
Cheating policy: Cheating is any activity that gives an unfair advantage to a particular student. These activities include but are not limited to: using notes or books on examinations of any kind, looking at or copying someone else's paper, changing graded papers for credit, or falsifying documents. If someone is caught cheating, he or she will receive an automatic zero for whatever work was being completed and the Vice President of Students and the Vice President of Instruction will be notified. If a student is caught cheating a second time the student will receive an "F" in the class. Please check the college catalog for the current policy regarding due process and student discipline.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Mt. San Jacinto College abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits federal and state agencies or programs from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a documented disability that limits major life activity which may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see me or Disabled Students Programs and Services. If you have any difficulty in the class regardless of it being documented or not please let me know so that we might be able to mitigate.
Safety: Safety is the most important issue in the laboratory. Always work in a safe manner. Many labs deal with sharp objects, flammable material, and toxic or infectious substances. If you are ever in doubt about a procedure, ask, never assume. Note instructions on the proper disposal of wastes and the location and use of fire extinguishers. At the beginning of the semester every student is given 25 points for safety. These points are lost for eating or drinking in class, breaking sterile procedures, not wearing goggles, not cleaning the lab before leaving class, etc.
Sterling’s Hot Buttons:
1.Eating in class. If you do have food, keep it stored in your backpack not on the ground or under a cabinet. In addition there is a refrigerator in the class for your personal use. The only stipulation is that it can not be used to store food long-term. Every day the refrigerator is cleaned out so that other course sections may have room for their food.
2. Putting the scope away dirty or backwards. Please note the inside of the cabinet for how the scope should be stored.
3. Cell phones and pagers that ring, buzz or make noise during lecture times. If you are caught with your cell phone going off you will be asked to sing a song of your choice or have me answer the phone for you.
Privacy: Students have a right to privacy. Anyone not wanting their papers to be returned in the out box can get their papers returned to them in person during the office hours directly following the class.
Final comment: I wish all of you the best of learning. To learn how your own body works can be very interesting. For those of you that have taken the time to read this syllabus you will be rewarded. The first quiz will contain questions regarding its content. Any material that is handed out should be read and considered "testable material". You will find a practice quiz on the web.