| API_C_SU ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
Summer I 2008 BIOL 201-02 D. Campbell
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General course description (from catalog):
BIOL 201 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
This is the first part of a two semester course that presents in a
comprehensive manner the structure and function of the human body. Topics
include tissues and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous
systems. A dissection component of the lab work is required for successful
completion of the course. This course is designed for students in the health
programs.
Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Grade of "C-" or better in Biological Principles (BIOL121) or
successful performance on departmental challenge exam, and Preparing for
College Reading II (ENGL092), Introductory Writing (ENGL099), and
Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010) or waiver by placement testing results
or departmental approval. Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL201) must be taken
before Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL202).
Teaching procedures:
Each of the class sessions (excluding the Final Examination) will generally
consist of a two-hour lecture segment followed by a two-hour laboratory
segment, with a break between.
Lectures will address specific topics in each chapter which might cause
students some difficulty. It should be noted that ALL material relevant to
the course will not be discussed in lecture. It is imperative for the
students to remain up-to-date with respect to text readings each session.
Laboratory activities will be undertaken as an adjunct to the readings and
lecture material. Reports must be submitted in a timely manner and
Laboratory Practical Examinations will be administered throughout the term.
Reports submitted after the deadline will be penalized.
Procedure (criteria) for evaluating student performance:
Students should understand that the nature and volume of information in this
course necessitates that students accept the responsibility for mastering a
significant amount of class material on their own, particularly the small
factual details. Student study groups are both recommended and encouraged.
As described previously, student performance will be evaluated through a
series of four formative tests, 15 to 20 laboratory activities, periodic
Laboratory Practical Examinations, and a summative Final Examination. Grades
will be calculated directly as the average of these three components.
Numerical grade equivalents are as follows:
(A ) 93 – 100 (B+) 88 – 89 (C+) 78 – 79 (D ) 60 - 69
(A-) 90 – 92 (B ) 83 – 87 (C ) 73 – 77 (F ) below 60
(B-) 80 – 82 (C-) 70 - 72
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