BIOL 237 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Fall 2007.
Professor Jim Swan, Office: NRPH B16B, Phone: 272-5380, E-mail:
Office Hours: Wed. 8:30->10:30 AM, Thurs. 9:30->10:30, and by appointment.
Class Times: Section 001: Tues., 11->12:15 PM, Kiva Auditorium
Section 002: Thurs., 11->12:15 PM, Kiva Auditorium
BIOL 237 is a hybrid course, meaning that content and work will be delivered online via WebCT. [http://vista.unm.edu]
Course Description
(Prerequisites: A combination of either BIO 123L/124L or BIOL 201 and CHEM 111L or CHEM
121L). Anatomy and Physiology I is an
integrated study of human structure and function that covers histology, and the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. BIOL 237 is a
major's-level course designed to meet the needs of students primarily in the
allied health sciences, and its curriculum and testing is oriented toward those
students. It is NOT an introductory
level course. There is an accompanying laboratory, BIOL 247L. These courses are
designed to complement one another and it is strongly suggested that they be
taken together.
Course Goal: The goal of this course is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in their professional programs in the health sciences and related fields.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
·
Identify and describe
the major anatomical features of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and
nervous systems.
·
Identify and describe
the functional characteristics of the major tissues of the human body.
·
Integrate the anatomy
and physiology of the organ systems.
·
Infer function from
anatomical structure.
·
Describe the roles of
the organ systems in maintaining homeostasis.
·
Critically discuss the
physiological processes of the above systems.
·
Answer questions of an
analytical nature and formulate solutions to analytical problems.
Course Requirements and Policies
Students are expected to attend class and are responsible
for obtaining information about missed work and assignments or announcements. Students
wishing to withdraw must do so through I-tel. All withdrawals by Nov. 9th, 2007.
automatically will receive a WP. After
that date students must receive approval of college dean and will receive WP or
WF as appropriate. See web page for details regarding a grade of Incomplete.
*Text: Swan, J. 2007. Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health
Sciences, 1st Ed., Pearson Education
Students
will also need an iClicker for classroom presentation
Grading Procedure:
Two 60-point unit tests will be
given, plus a 120-point Final Exam, which is cumulative over the entire
semester (total 240 points). There will be 8 assignments worth 5 points
each (40 pts), submitted via WebCT, and 10 quizzes worth 10 points each (100
pts), also via WebCT. 20 points will be
given for participation, which will include both in-class and online
activities. Some
of the assignments will require group participation. Final
grade will be based on points earned out of 400 possible: 392-400 (98%) = A+, 360-391
(90%) = A, 356-359 (89%) = A-, 352-355 (88%) = B+, 320-351 (80%) = B, 316-319
(79%) = B-, 312-315 (78%) = C+, 280-311 (70%) = C, 276-280 (69%) = C-, 272-275
(68%) = D+, 240-271 (60%) = D, 236-239 (59%) = D-, <236 = F. Plan ahead to
make sure you are able to take the tests and the final exam. Makeup tests will
only be given with documented medical emergencies. Any extra points which may
be available will be added to total points earned. NOTE: Extra points cannot be used to produce
an A+.
Tentative Syllabus
DATES |
TOPICS |
TEXT
REF* |
ANCILLARIES |
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Week
1 Aug.
21, 23 |
Introduction to Course |
Chapters 1, 2 |
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Week
2 Aug.
28, 30 |
Histology |
Chapter 3 |
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Week
3 Sept.
4, 6 |
Integumentary
System |
Chapters
4 |
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Week
4 Sept.
11, 13 |
Skeletal
System |
Chapter 5 |
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Week
5 Sept. 18, 20 |
Skeletal
System (contd.) |
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Week
6 Sept.
25, 27 |
Test 1 |
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Week
7 Oct. 2, 4 |
Arthrology |
Chapter
6 |
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Week
8 Oct. 9 (Oct 11 Fall Break) |
Muscular
System 1 |
Chapter
7 |
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Week
9 Oct.
16, 18 |
Muscular System 2 |
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Week
10 Oct.
23, 25 |
The Skeletal Muscles Finish
and Review |
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Week
11 Oct. 30, Nov. 1 |
Test 2 |
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Week
12 Nov. 6, 8 |
Neurology and The Spinal Cord |
Chapters 8, 9 |
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Week
13 Nov.
13, 15 |
Neurophysiology |
Chapter 11 |
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Week
14 Nov. 20 (Nov. 22 Thanksgiving
Holiday |
The
Brain and Cranial
Nerves |
Chapter
10 |
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Week
15 Nov. 27, 29 |
Finish Brain |
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Week
16 Dec. 4, 6 |
Autonomic NS |
Chapter 12 |
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Tuesday Dec. 11 12:30 to 2:30 |
Final Exam |
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Start by going to WebCT at http://vista.unm.edu and check for any browser problems. Login
using your UNM Net ID and password. Click on BIOL 238. Look for the “Success”
icon which says “Start Here”. This page will give you the basics of navigating
the course materials and also how to earn 5 extra points by doing the
Introduction Assignment.