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BIOL 2404 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Fall 2009
Textbook: Saladin, K. S. Anatomy and Physiology. 5th Edition or another comparable A&P textbook.
Instructor: Dr. Christopher M. Ritzi. Rm 216, Tel. 837-8420 Email: critzi@sulross.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 8 8:30 & 10-10:30, Tuesday 2-3 in Rm 216 or by appt.
Webpage: http:// bbsrsu.sulross.edu/ & http://faculty.sulross.edu /critzi/
Classroom: Rm 201, Warnock Science Building
Time: Section 001 Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 10:45 pm
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the importance of the human body and its various organ systems. This is designed as the first semester of a two semester course, and will cover basic internal life processes, as well as emphasizing the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Combined with the laboratory, students should come away with an understanding of the above systems, mitosis, protein synthesis, and basic cellular functionality.
Student Learning Objectives:
1) Students will define the cellular aspects of human organ systems, and identify the part of the cell.
2) Students will illustrate knowledge of the central nervous system.
3) Students will diagram the location of muscles and bones within the body, and explain their use and
function.
4) Students will demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of muscle movement
5) Students will apply the genetic code to solving protein synthesis questions
6) Students will compare and contrast the use and effectiveness of the various senses.
Grading:
Students are expected to attend all lectures and exams. There are to be four exams during the course of the semester to test if concepts are being retained. These exams will be lumped together to make up 75% of the final lecture grade, with the lowest of these exams being dropped from this calculation. The Final Exam is a comprehensive with the same value as the other four exams. Missing one of the first 4 exams without written excuse will result in a 25% deduction in grade. Missing the final without an excuse will result in failing the course. Periodic attendance quizzes may be offered for extra-credit on exams. Points acquired in lab will account for the remaining 25% of your total grade for the course.
Suggestion:
As per SRSU policy, students shall be dropped from the class with an F if they miss 20% (6 lectures) over the course of the semester. If you are unable to attend lecture, please notify me by either e-mail, phone, or in person so that you will not be unnecessarily dropped from the course. Although supplemental material for this course will be provided on-line, previous experience indicates that periodic attendance tends to hurt grades. Some material is only presented during the lecture, with this material typically included on exams to add depth to the tests. It is also encouraged that students spend a couple of hours after each class reviewing the notes and slides covered that day. This course covers a lot of information, and only through continuous efforts can one succeed in learning Anatomy and Physiology.
Lecture courtesy: The general rules of classroom etiquette are below.
1) Please do not talk to others in class while the instructor is lecturing. If you have a question, ASK THE INSTRUCTOR! Thats what Im here for.
2) No eating, chewing, dipping, etc.
3) If you are gong to attend class, please do so. Leaving and returning to class repeatedly is disruptive, as well as showing up after half the period is over.
4) Please turn cell phones and pagers to silent while in class. They are disruptive to the entire class, and distract others as well.
Students with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations. If you would like to request such accommodations because of physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator for Program Accessibility at 837-8178, UC 211.
Tentative Lecture Outline
Date Lecture topic Chapter
Aug 20 Introduction Ch 1
Aug 25-27 Chemistry and Organic Molecules Ch 2
Sept 1-3 Metabolism and Membranes Ch 3 (part)
Sept 8-10 Sept 7 Labor Day No classes
Membranes, Tissues and Exam I Ch 3, 4, & 5(part)
Sept 15-17 Cell Respiration
Sept 22-24 Genome and Protein Synthesis Ch 4 (part)
Sept 29-Oct 1 Exam II and Nervous System Basics Ch 12
Oct 6-8 Membrane Potentials and Neurons Ch 12
Oct 13-15 Synapses and Neurotransmitters Ch 12
Oct 20-22 Exam III and Central Nervous System Ch 14
Oct 27-29 Brain Functions Ch 14 & 15(part)
Nov 3-5 Sensory Perception and Chemoreceptors Ch 16 (part)
Nov 10-12 Vision and Exam IV Ch 16 (part)
Nov 17-19 Skeletal System and Skeletal Muscle Ch 7,8,& 10(part)
Nov 24-26 Nov 23-27 Thanksgiving Holidays No Class
Dec 1-3 Regulation of Contraction and Design of Muscles Ch 11 (part)
Dec 8 - 8:00am Final Exam for TR 9:30-10:45
Note This outline is subject to change for reasons of course interest, time constraint, or instructor whim. The exams will be administered on the dates given, unless material relevant for a given exam has not been covered. Under such cases, an exam may be moved a class period or two to aid in the clarity and understanding of the material.
Lecture Powerpoint Presentations
Introduction Nervous system basics
Chemistry Central Nervous System
Cellular Metabolism Senses
Membranes Muscles
Cellular Respiration
The Genome
Protein Synthesis
Sample exams for Exam 1 (1 and 2)
Sample exam for Exam II
Sample exam for Exam III (bad format, but material is the same)
Sample exam for Exam IV (mainly true false, but useful question material)
Exams and Exercises
Final Exam Review for comprehensive
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