Anatomy
and Physiology
SC 321
Fall
Semester 2003
Instructor: Prof. Judy Hansen-Childers
Office: Room 209
Office
Hours:
Mondays
Wednesdays
Friday
You
are welcome to drop by at other times or make an appointment!
Office
Phone: 859-1335
Home
Phone: 582-7632
E-Mail: hansenj@thomas.edu
Snow
Phone/Cancellation Line: 859-1140
Class Schedule: Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays - From 9:00 AM to
Text:
Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology
by Sylvia S. Mader (McGraw-Hill)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to acquaint students with the
structure and function of the human body. An integrated presentation of the
anatomy and physiology of organ systems is given.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
(Learning Outcomes):
After completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the
major organ systems of the human body
2. Explain how
those organ systems work
3. Explain how
many disease processes interfere with normal function
4.
Explain how the body defends against disease
5.
Identify and explain the inter-relatedness of the bodys
systems
ASSESSMENT:
The students attainment of
the learning outcomes will be assessed in the following ways:
The students understanding of
the terminology, concepts, and theory of human anatomy and physiology will be
measured through weekly quizzes, three exams, each covering
one-third of the course, and weekly written assignments.
ASSIGNMENTS:
IMPORTANT! Students are expected to read the
material in the text OUTSIDE OF CLASS.
Students will be expected to complete assigned
readings and written assignments by their due dates. Students will
also study the basic key terms and the clinical key terms at the end of
chapters, review the study questions, and complete the objective questions to
be turned in at the end of each chapter. These study questions as well as the
objective questions will be included on the quizzes and tests. Quizzes and
exams will be constructed on a True or False, Multiple-Choice, Matching,
Identification, Fill-In, and Short- and Long-Essay format.
IF
YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS UNDERSTANDING THE
GRADING SYSTEM
A (94 - 100) A- (90 - 93) B+ (87 - 89) B (83
- 86) B- (80 - 82)
C+ (77 - 79) C (73 - 76) C- (70 - 72) D+ (67
- 69) D (63 - 66)
D- (60 - 62) F (below 60)
GRADING:
Written
Assignments
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.. 20%
Quizzes................................................................................
...
20%
Exam
#1........................................................................
.
20%
Exam
#2...............................................................................
..
20%
Exam #3
..20%
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all class
sessions and be prepared to discuss the assigned readings and written
homework. If a student must miss a
class session, it is the students responsibility to arrange other ways of
obtaining the information covered in class. Please notify the instructor in
advance if you have to miss a class. Students with excessive absences may
not receive a passing grade.
INTEGRITY OF SCHOLARSHIP:
Students who plagiarize papers and projects or cheat
on exams will receive zeros for the work in question and may fail the course.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES:
·
Changes in the syllabus
and assignments may be modified as deemed appropriate by the instructor. All changes will be announced in class.
·
Students with a
disability who are requesting academic accommodations should contact
Important Links
SCHEDULE
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DATE |
TOPICS |
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Sept.
3 & 5 |
READ: Chapter 1 in text |
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Introduction |
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Organization
of the Body |
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Terminology |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 1 (pg. 15) Due Friday,
September 5th |
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Sept. 8, 10 & 12 |
READ:
Chapters 2 & 3 in text QUIZ on
Chapter 1 |
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Chemistry
of Life |
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Cell
Structure and Function |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 2 (pg. 32) Due Friday,
September 12th |
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Sept.
15, 17 & 19 |
READ:
Chapters 3 & 4 in text QUIZ on
Chapter 2 |
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Cell
Structure and Function |
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Body
Tissues and Membranes |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 3 (pg. 47) Due Friday,
September 19th |
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Sept. 22, 24 & 26 |
READ: Chapters 4 & 5 QUIZ on
Chapter 3 |
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Body
Tissues and Membranes (continued) |
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Integumentary
Systems |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 4 pg. 61 Due Friday, September
26th |
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Sept.
29, Oct. 1 & 3 |
READ:
Chapters 5 & 6 QUIZ on
Chapter 4 |
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Integumentary
System (continued) |
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Skeletal
System |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 5 pg. 76 Due Friday, October
3rd |
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Oct. 6 &
8 |
READ: Chapters 6 & 7 |
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Skeletal System |
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Muscular System |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 6 pg. 109 Due Weds, October
15th |
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BREAK! |
Columbus Day
Weekend October 10 - 13 |
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Oct.
15 & 17 |
READ:
Chapters 7 & 8 QUIZ on
Chapter 6 |
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Muscular
System |
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Nervous
System |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 7 pg. 134 Due Friday, October
17th |
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EXAM 1 |
Chapters
1 through 4 STUDY GUIDE |
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Oct. 20, 22 & 24 |
READ:
Chapters 8 & 9 QUIZ on
Chapter 7 |
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Nervous
System |
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Sensory
System |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 8 pg. 164 Due Friday, October
24th |
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Oct.
27, 29 & 31 |
READ:
Chapters 9 & 10 QUIZ on
Chapter 8 |
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Sensory
System |
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Endocrine
System |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapters 9 & 10 - pg. 185 and
pg 206 Due Friday, October 31st |
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Nov. 3, 5
& 7 |
READ:
Chapter 11 QUIZ on
Chapters 9 & 10 |
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Blood |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 11 - pg. 221 Due Friday, November 7th |
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Nov. 12 & 14 |
READ:
Chapters 11 & 12 QUIZ on
Chapters 11 |
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Blood |
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Circulatory
System |
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EXAM #
2: On Chapters 6 11 (Friday, November 14th) |
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Nov. 17, 19,
21 & 24 |
READ:
Chapter 13 |
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Lymphatic
System and Immunity |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 12 and 13 - pg. 250 and pg. 270 Due Monday,
November 24th |
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BREAK! |
Thanksgiving Break November 26 - 30 |
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Dec. 1, 3 & 5 |
READ:
Chapters 14 & 15 QUIZ on
Chapter 13 |
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Respiratory
System |
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Digestive
System |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 14 & Chapter 15 - pg. 295 and pg. 319 Due Friday,
December 5th |
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Dec.
8, 19 & 12 |
READ: Chapters 16 & 17 QUIZ on Chapter 14 |
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Urinary System |
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Reproductive System |
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Objective Questions for Chapter 16 & 17 - pg. 336 and pg. 361 Due Friday,
December 12th |
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Week
of Dec. 15 |
EXAM # 3: On Chapters 11-17 (TBA) |
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