BIOL 237 Human Anatomy and Physiology I,  Fall 2007.

Professor Jim Swan,     Office: NRPH B16B,   Phone: 272-5380,    E-mail: [email protected]

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

 [Sample Tests]

 

Week 1

Aug. 21, 23

Introduction to Course

Chapters 1, 2

 

Week 2

Aug. 28, 30

Histology

Chapter 3

 [Intro-Histology Sample]

[Cilia Video]

Week 3

Sept. 4, 6

 

Integumentary System

 

Chapters 4

 

[Integument Sample]

Week 4

Sept. 11, 13

Skeletal System

     Chapter 5

 [Skeletal System Sample]

[Bone Video]

Week 5

Sept. 18, 20

Skeletal System (contd.)

 

[Bones Sample]

Week 6

Sept. 25, 27

Test 1

 

 

Week 7

Oct. 2, 4

 

Arthrology

 

Chapter 6

 [Arthrology Sample]

 

Week 8

Oct. 9

(Oct 11 Fall Break)

Muscular System 1

 

Chapter 7

 

[Muscular System Sample]

Week 9

Oct. 16, 18

 

                                   

Muscular System 2

 

 

Week 10

Oct. 23, 25

 

 

The Skeletal Muscles

[Muscle List]

Finish and Review

[Muscle Actions Page]

[Muscles Sample]

Week 11

Oct. 30, Nov. 1

Test 2

 

 

 

Week 12

Nov. 6, 8

 

 

Neurology and

The Spinal Cord

 

 

Chapters 8, 9

 

 

 

 [Neurology Sample]

Week 13

Nov. 13, 15

Neurophysiology

Chapter 11

[Neurophysiology Sample]

Week 14

Nov. 20

(Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Holiday

                                   

The Brain and

Cranial Nerves

 

Chapter 10

[Brain Sample]

[Lateral Brain Diag]

[Sagittal Brain Diag]

 

Week 15

Nov. 27, 29

Finish Brain

 

 

Week 16

Dec. 4, 6

Autonomic NS

Chapter 12

[Autonomic Sample]

Tuesday

Dec. 11

12:30 to 2:30

Final Exam

 

 

 

 

 

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.