BIOL 237 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Fall 2006

Professor: Jim Swan, Office: NRPH B16B, Phone: 272-5380,

Office Hours: Mon. 8:30->10:30 AM

Class Times: Section 001: Mon./Wed. 2:30 to 5:00 PM Castetter (Biology) 100

Section 130: Tues./Thurs. 9:30 to 12:00 Castetter (Biology) 100

BIOL 237 is a web-enhanced 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 July 18^th, 2008. 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, Part 1, 1st Ed., Pearson Education. Students will also need an iClicker for classroom participation.

Grading Procedure:

Ten online Quizzes will be given worth 10 points each. Online quizzes may be taken twice (higher score counts) and are "open book". There will be 8 assignments worth 5 points each (40 pts), submitted via WebCT. A 100-point in-class Midterm will be given, plus a 200-point in-class Final Exam, a portion of which is cumulative. 10 points will be given for participation, which will include both in-class and online activities. Final grade will be based on points earned out of 450 possible: 441-450 = A+, 405-441 = A, 400-405 = A-, 396-400 = B+, 360-396 = B, 355-360 = B-, 351-355 = C+, 315-351 = C, 310-315 = C-, 306-310 = D+, 270-306 = D, 261-270 = D-, <261 = F. There will be no makeup tests. Plan ahead to make sure you are able to take the midterm and the final exam. Any extra points which may be available will be added to total points earned.

NOTE: Extra points cannot be used to produce an A+. The A+ is reserved for the top 2% of the class, at the instructor's discretion.

Tentative Syllabus

DATES	TOPICS		TEXT REF*	ANCILLARIES [Sample Tests]
June 9, 10	Introduction to Course	Chapters 1, 2
June 11, 12	Histology Integument		Chapter 3,4	[Intro-Histology Sample] [Cilia Video] [Integument Sample]
June 16, 17	Skeletal System		Chapter 5	[Skeletal System Sample] [Bone Video]
June 18, 19	Skeletal System (contd.)			[Bones Sample]
June 23, 24	Arthrology/muscles		Chapter 6	[Arthrology Sample]
June 25, 26	Muscular System		Chapter 7	[Muscular System Sample]
June 30, July 1	The Skeletal Muscles			[Muscle List][Muscle Actions Page]
July 2, 3	Midterm
July 7,8	Neurology and The Spinal Cord		Chapters 8, 9	[Neurology Sample]
July 9, 10	Neurophysiology		Chapter 11	[Neurophysiology Sample]
July 14, 15	The Brain and Cranial Nerves		Chapter 10	[Brain Sample] [Lateral Brain Diag] [Sagittal Brain Diag]
July 16,17	Finish Brain
July 21, 22	Autonomic NS		Chapter 12	[Autonomic Sample]
July 23, 24	The Senses		Chapter 13
July 28, 29	Finish
July 30, 31	Final Exam

Login using your UNM Net ID and password. Click on BIOL 237. On the 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.