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Explore human anatomy and physiology in this course, covering cell structure, tissue, skeletal and nervous systems, and more. Required for health care fields. Lectures, labs, quizzes, exams, and discussions included.
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Fall 2019 PHYL 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Michelle Smith E-mail: miliefsk@hawaii.edu Powerpoint Presentations Available: www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/
Class Time & Location ZOOL 141 62420 TR 11:30-12:45 Imiloa 133
Wed in office and WEB (zoom) 11:30-12:30 TR 10:30-11:30 Imiloa 112B or by apt.
Class Policies Attendance: • Mandatory Come Prepared: • Read assignments • Review lecture notes and outlines
Cell Phones Please turn it off before arriving to class!
Course Description ZOOL 141is the first semester of a two-semester course in human anatomy and physiology which includes a study of human embryology, gross anatomy, microanatomy, physiology, pathology, and homeostatic relationships. This course is intended for students entering health care or medically related fields such as nursing, physical therapy and medical technology.
Requirements Satisfied this Course This is lecture-based class and includes a laboratory component.
Course Goals By the end of this course, the student should have a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the systems that make up the human body, including: • cell structure and function • integumentary • tissue • skeletal • muscular • nervous • special senses
Modes of Instruction • Assigned text readings and lecture outlines (powerpoint slides) • Class lectures • Internet resources • Examinations and Quizzes • Reaction papers and class discussions • Video
ATTENDANCE: • Mandatory • Email for legitimate absence • 10% of Grade • Unexcused absence deduction of 1% point
Reaction Papers 2 page reaction paper Find and attach article related to selected topics TOPICS: • Stem cells • Nervous System 20% of grade
Quizzes • Laulima • 10 points each • 10% of grade
Review Session You ask questions Jeopardy game
Exams Exams (4)= 60% of grade Allowed a 1-sided 3x5” note card 50 multiple choice questions Final exam is exam 4
Missed Exam Policy Contact your instructor (email)! No retest unless a legitimate reason Take exam next class time
Extra Credit Assignments • Reaction paper • Video review (e.g. Gattaca) • Attend seminar • The Stiff by Mary Roach • Knifeman by Wendy Moore
Grading Exams (4) 60% of grade Reaction Papers(2) 20% of grade Quizzes 10% of grade Attendance 10% of grade Total 100% Final Grade
Grading Grade cutoffs: A = above 90% B = 80%-89% C = 70%-79% D = 60%-69% F = below 59% No plus or minus final grades
How to succeed in this class • Read text and outlines • Review lecture notes as often as possible • Participate in discussions • Study in groups • Ask questions
Academic Dishonesty • Cheating • Plagiarism See student handbook on conduct code or see http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html
Course Text EXT: OpenStax A&P Digital is free; Print is $50 Publish Date: Apr 25, 2013 Print: ISBN-10: 1938168135 ISBN-13: 978-1-938168-13-0 Digital: ISBN-10: 1-947172-04-2 ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-04-3 iBooks: ISBN-10: 1-938168-30-5 ISBN-13: 978-1-938168-30-7