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Welcome. BIOLOGY 2401-083 Fundaments of Anatomy and Physiology www.biol2401.weebly.com Spring, 2014 Mrs. Willie Grant, Instructor wgrant4@alamo.edu (210) 486-2370. Textbook. Course Content: Chapters 1 – 18. ISBN: 0321-97624X 978-0321-976246. ISBN: 0321-870700 978-0321870704.

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  1. Welcome BIOLOGY 2401-083 Fundaments of Anatomy and Physiology www.biol2401.weebly.com Spring, 2014 Mrs. Willie Grant, Instructor wgrant4@alamo.edu (210) 486-2370

  2. Textbook Course Content: Chapters 1 – 18. ISBN: 0321-97624X 978-0321-976246 ISBN: 0321-870700 978-0321870704

  3. MASTERING A&P Mastering A&P is Pearson’s online tutorial and homework program that accompanies your textbook. You may register at: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com The Course ID for this class is: grant77233

  4. Learning OutcomesSubject Matter The Learning Outcomes for each chapter are important. Students should review these before and after reading the chapters and evaluate their own understanding. At the end of the semester, students should feel that they have accomplished these Learning Outcomes. Anatomy and Physiology I is designed to instruct students in the study and functions of the human body. Topics to be covered include: Anatomical terms Cell structure and function The different types of tissues The Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular , Nervous and Endocrine Systems

  5. Methods of Measurement The mastery of the subject will be measured by the average of Lecture exam: 50% Lab exams: 30% Comprehensive Final Examination: 20% Total 100% MasteringA&PHomework Assignments will be counted as extra points (up to five) to be added at the final averaging.

  6. Tentative Lecture Exam Schedule Exam Material CoveredTentative Exam Date 1 Chapters 1 and 2 February 15, 2014 2 Chapters 3, 4, 5 March 1, 2014 3 Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 March 22, 2014 4 Chapters 10 and 11 April 5, 2014 • Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 May 3, 2014 FINAL Chapters 1 - 18 May 17, 2014 Note: The lowest lecture exam grade will be dropped There will be NO make-up Lecture Exams FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below 60% F

  7. About the Exams You will be allowed only ONE make-up exam for the laboratory exams. This make-up must be approved by instructor and scheduled to be taken before the next laboratory exam. Failure to make-up the exam will result in a zero being given for that exam.

  8. Attendance Attendance is important. You must attend both the lectures and labs. You will be allowed a total of four (4) lecture/lab combinations during the semester before you are dropped. If you do not attend at least once the first week of class (Saturday class), you will be dropped. If you stop attending class, you should contact the instructor and college registrar to officially withdraw from class. Be mindful of the rules covering the number of drops you are allowed. The last day to withdraw this semester is: April 21, 2014.

  9. Additional Class Instructions ACCESS TO MASTERING A&P: Registerwith Mastering A&P the Pearson website for students using the 9th edition of Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. Our Course is Biol 2401-074. Website: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com The access code for this course isgrant77233. There is a variety of MasteringA&P assignments in addition to those selected as Homework. After you register and have access, go through the tutorial. This will help you in completing the assignments and utilize the other study aids throughout the semester.

  10. Additional Class Instructions The course can be found online at: www.biol2401.weebly.com Anything covered during class will be available at this website Also available will be: Study Point Reviews for Lecture Exams Study Point Review for the Final Examination Final Examination Review Exams Case Study Information

  11. Additional Class Instructions DVDs: DVDs for Biol 2401 lab are available to view in the St. Philip’s library and they are available for purchase in the Bursar’s Office at the cost of $15.00 ($25.00 for Biol 2402 also). DVDs may be picked up in the Byrd Sanctuary (tutoring lab). Check for operation hours. LECTURE NOTES and LAB NOTES: Lecture Notes and Lab Notes are available online at: http://legacy.alamo.edu/spc/acad/natsci/Documents/2401labnotesfall09.pdf BYRD SANCTUARY (Tutoring Lab): The Byrd Sanctuary is available for additional tutoring and study. You may review the models and get one-on-one instruction. Check for the operation hours.

  12. College Policies COLLEGE POLICIES: (added by individual college) A. All of the Alamo Colleges are tobacco free. B. Alamo Colleges DPS Emergency Phone Numbers: • Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911 • General Phone (210) 485-0099 • Weather Phone (210) 485-0189 (For information on college closures)

  13. Special Accommodations ADA Statement for Students Requiring SpecialAccommodations In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to self-identify with the campus Disability Resource Center. Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive a Letter of Accommodation from the Disability Resource Center office. Instructors are required to follow only those accommodations and/or services outlined in the Letter of Accommodation. For further information, please contact the St. Philip’s College Disability Resource Center at (210) 486-2474 or visit the office located in the Sutton Learning Center, Rm. 103B. If you have specific needs, please discuss them privately with your instructor.

  14. Helpful Hints Work to complete all assignments and exams ON TIME. Do not procrastinate Work out a good study schedule for lecture and lab. Do not mismanage your time. Work for a good understanding of the material that is being covered. Do not fail to ask questions or get help. Work to make your completed work as thorough and well done as possible. Do not fail to comply with the rules of good grammar and the requirements set up in the assignments as you complete your assignments.

  15. Welcome I am not on campus during the week, but you may contact me by e-mail at: wgrant4@alamo.edu Leave a message for me at: (210) 486-2370 Please let me know as soon as possible when you have any type of problem. If If I do not know the answer, I will try to find someone who does. Have a GREAT semester and learn something about anatomy and physiology as well as about yourself. It will be fun.

  16. Biology 2401 Have a Great Semester!

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