BIO1110 Fall 2012

Lecture Syllabus



Biology 1110: Human Anatomy & Physiology




Fall 2012 Instructor: Mahin Shahbazi, Ph.D.
Lecture: Mon. / Wed. 12:00 1:15 PM Office: 289 Kell Hall
Location: Classroom South 608 Phone: 404-413-5886
Office Hours: Mon. / Wed. 1:45 -2:45 PM or by appt. Email: mshahbazi1@gsu.edu





REQUIRED TEXT

Lecture Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative
Approach Authors: MP McKinley, VD
OLoughlin, TS Bidle Publisher: McGraw-
Hill (2013).

Lab Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach - Laboratory Manual (Fetal
Pig) Authors: CM Eckel, TS Bidle, KT Ross
Publisher: McGraw-Hill (2013).

Access to McGraw-Hills Connect

is required for the course.



COURSE CONTENT

Biology 1110 is the first in a two-semester sequence laboratory science course. In this course
you will be introduced to the study of the human body with emphasis on how body systems
function to maintain homeostasis on a day to day basis. You will learn the basic levels of
organizational structures and functions associated with the body systems. Once this foundation
is built, you will learn the physiological systems involved with skin, bone, and muscle. The
course will conclude with an extensive study of the two regulatory systems, the nervous and
endocrine systems. The objective is to enable students to understand and demonstrate
knowledge of human physiology at a systems level to prepare them for advanced physiology
courses required by clinical disciplines.


STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND POLICIES

Communication:

The syllabus and any lecture materials will be posted on uLearn. Lecture materials may appear prior to
or following the lecture, and will typically be posted within 24 hours of the class. Any important class
announcements, including any changes to the syllabus, will be posted to uLearn. It is your
responsibility to check uLearn regularly for these updates.

Attendance:

Attendance is not mandatory, however it is highly recommended. Topics covered in class may not be in
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your textbook, yet you are responsible for the material. Class time is your opportunity to clarify
concepts, ask questions, and engage in discussions.

Assignments:

Exams: Exam material may include information from the textbook and lecture. Lectures may contain
more information than is covered in the textbook, and often new topics or different examples may be
introduced to help clarify a concept. You are responsible for all material presented, both that in the
lectures and that in the textbook.

Four lecture tests and a comprehensive final are given on the dates indicated on the syllabus schedule.
Lecture tests may include multiple choice, matching, essay/short answer, optional extra credit, and/or fill-
in-the-blank questions. Please be on time for all lecture and lab tests. If you arrive late, you have only the
remaining time to complete the test. Bring a #2 pencil on scheduled test days. A valid GSU ID will be
required to take all lecture and lab exams.
Students will not be permitted to leave and return to the classroom while taking the exam and no cell
phones, cameras, calculators, electronic devises, books or papers are permitted. Each lecture exam,
(including the final exam, which is cumulative) is equally weighted and scores from the FOUR
HIGHEST EXAMS will be added up and used to calculate the lecture portion of your grade. The lecture
portion of the course counts for 70% of the final grade. Scores from the laboratory assignments will be
added up and the laboratory portion of the course counts for 30% of the final grade. A score of zero will
be given for any missed exam and since the lowest lecture exam score is dropped if all exams are taken,
NO MAKE-UP LECTURE EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. If you miss an exam for any reason, you
must contact me (in person or by e-mail) within 24 hrs of the exam. There are no extra credit projects; the
object is to learn the body of material reflected in the tests.
Laboratory:

Please see the laboratory syllabus and consult the Laboratory Coordinator for all policies and procedures
in the laboratory.

Evaluation:

Scores and grades will be reported to you as rapidly as possible after tests, either (i) in class or (ii) in
person by making an appointment with the instructor, or on ULearn; otherwise, no grade information will
be given out to any student over the telephone or by e-mail.
Grading scale: Please note that this is a +/- grading scale. A C-minus in this course does
NOT fulfill the requirements of passing.


Grading: 4 Lecture Exams @ 175 points each: 700 points
Lab Exams and Assignments: 300 points
Total: 1000 points


A
+ =
970 points and above
A = 900-969 points
A
- =
880-899 points
B
+
= 860-879 points
B = 800-859 points
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B
-
= 780-799 points
C
+
= 760-779 points
C = 700-759 points
C
-
= 680-699 points
D = 600-679 points
F = below 600 points

Any questions or concerns with grades should be raised no later than 5 business days after papers are
returned. If grades are contested, you must submit your grade dispute in writing (See Grade Dispute
Form), and the entire exam will be re- evaluated at the end of the term, which may increase or
decrease the overall score. Late disputes or disputes not prepared according to requested format will
not be read. Total points are not rounded up to the next higher grade level. Any questions about the
points accumulated prior to the final must be addressed before the time of the Final Exam.

Academic Dishonesty:

The University system policy on academic dishonesty is published in On Campus: The Official Student
Handbook. You may obtain a copy of this handbook from the Office of the Dean of Students, Room 300
Student Center, 404-463-9023, or you may download a PDF version from here:
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwcam/

Please be aware that violations of this policy will result, at a minimum, in a grade of F for this course
(see below). Ignorance is not acceptable as a defense in cases of cheating and other academic offences.
Therefore, it is in the students best interest to review what constitutes an academic offence. Remember
that this policy includes all assignments for the course. Furthermore, plagiarism is a violation of the
honor code - if at any point you are unsure how to correctly cite another individuals work, please come
see me.

Acts of academic dishonesty include:
Plagiarism: presenting another person's work as your own, whether or not doing so was
intentional.

Note: Scientific papers involve a special type of writing not addressed in the general plagiarism policy
discussed above and in the GSU Student Handbook. Any words that were not written by you alone
must be enclosed in quotes. However, quotes are generally not used in scientific writing except to put a
topic in a historical context. For the writing assignments in this course you will not be allowed to quote
other authors. This means that any written work you turn in that is copied from another source, or
improperly paraphrased will be considered plagiarism and prosecuted appropriately.
Cheating on examinations: giving or receiving unauthorized help before, during, or after an
examination
Unauthorized collaboration: submitting academic work, whole or in part, as your individual
effort when it has been developed in collaboration with another person or source
Falsification: misrepresenting material or fabricating information in order to gain an unfair
advantage over others
Multiple submissions: submitting the same work, whole or in part, for credit more than once
without the explicit consent of the faculty member(s) to whom the material is submitted

The penalty for academic misconduct in this course varies from a 0 on the assignment to a failing grade
in the course, depending on the severity of the offense and the students history of academic conduct.
Disciplinary action may be taken in addition to the academic penalty if the instructor, department,
college, or university feels such action is warranted. All acts of academic dishonesty will be reported to
the Chair of the Department of Biology, the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Biology, and the Dean
of the College of Arts and Sciences. All members of the University community, including students,
faculty, and staff, are expected to report violations of academic conduct to the appropriate authorities.
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Failure to report academic misconduct of which you are aware reflects complicity with the misconduct.
Such complicity may also result in an academic and/or disciplinary penalty.

Other Details:

Students with Disabilities: The Special Services Disabilities Program Office provides counseling and
advocacy for eligible students with disabilities (auditory, visual, orthopedic, medical, or learning
disabilities). Requests for special accommodations need to be submitted to the lecturer or lab instructor at
the beginning of the course in order to adequately meet student needs. The Special Services Program
Office (Room 230 Student Center. Phone 404 651-9050) has the proper forms you need to turn in to
instructors.

Courtesy: Turn off all cell phones / laptops during class time. During the class expect respectful
behavior towards all individuals at all times. Please also keep all email communication courteous and
productive. Unreasonable or unprofessional requests will not receive a response.


The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.
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Biology 1110 Fall 2012 Lecture Schedule
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DAT
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TOPIC READING
Monday , August 20, 2012 Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology Ch. 1
Wed, August 22, 2012 Atoms, Ions, and Molecules Ch. 2
Mon, August 27, 2012
Energy, Chemical Reactions, and
Cellular Respiration
Ch. 3
Wed, August 29, 2012 Biology of the Cell Ch. 4
Mon, September 3, 2012 Biology of the Cell Ch. 4
Wed, September 5, 2012 Tissue Organization Ch. 5
Mon, September 10, 2012 Integumentary System Ch. 6
Wed, September 12, 2012 Exam 1

Mon, September 17, 2012 Bone Structure and Function Ch. 7
Wed, September 19, 2012 Muscle Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Ch. 10
Mon, September 24, 2012 Muscle Tissue Ch. 10
Wed, September 26, 2012 Nervous Tissue Ch. 12
Mon, October 1, 2012 Nervous tissue Ch. 12
Wed, October 3, 2012 Nervous Tissue
Ch.12
Mon, October 8, 2012 EXAM 2

Wed, October 10, 2012 Brain and Cranial Nerves
Ch. 13
Mon, October 15, 2012 Brain and Cranial Nerves Ch. 13
Wed, October 17, 2012 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Ch. 14
Mon, October 22, 2012 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Ch. 14
Wed, October 24, 2012 Autonomic Nervous System Ch. 15
Mon, October 29, 2012 Autonomic Nervous System
Ch. 15
Wed, October 31, 2012 EXAM 3
Mon, November 5, 2012 Senses Ch. 16
Wed, November 7, 2012 Senses Ch. 16
Mon, November 12, 2012 Endocrine System Ch. 17
Wed, November 14, 2012 Endocrine System Ch. 17
Mon, November 19, 2012 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Wed, November 21, 2012 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Mon, November 26, 2012 Endocrine System Ch. 17
Wed, November 28, 2012 EXAM 4


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Mon, December 3, 2012 CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM
(optional except for students who missed
a lecture exam; in this case you are
required to take the final )

12:00 PM



* Schedule is subject to change based on class participation