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Course Syllabus/Fall 2012

120:141 Anatomy and Physiology I


INSTRUCTORS:

Dr. Susan Seipel

OFFICE/OFFICE
HOURS:

308 Boyden Hall

COURSE
LOCATION(S):

EMAIL:

413 Boyden Hall (lecture); 404 Boyden


Hall (lab)

saseipel@andromeda.rutgers.edu

COURSE
Blackboard
WEBSITE:
MEETING TIME(S):TUESDAY, THURSDAY 11:30 AM
12:50 PM; LAB SECTION BY REGISTRATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Examination of the human body in which structure and function are integrated; the major organ systems (circulation,
respiration, digestion); microscopic anatomy and biochemical aspects of physiology.

PREREQUISITES:
Open to College of Nursing students. Also open to NCAS students who have completed 21:120:101-102 with a grade of C or
better. May not be used for credit toward the biology or zoology major.

REQUIRED TEXT:
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The required text for this course is Seeleys Anatomy and Physiology, 9 edition, by VanPutte, Regan, and Russo. (ISBN-13
9780077350031). The required laboratory manual is Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Textbook, Intermediate Cat
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Version, 5 edition by Benson, Gunstream, Talaro, and Talaro (ISBN-13 9780697342317). Both books are available for
purchase at either New Jersey Books or the Rutgers Bookstore. A dissection kit is also available at NJ Books and required
for the lab portion of the course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES/GOALS:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the overall organization of the body and use the correct directional terms to locate body regions and
structures.
2. Discuss the chemical, cell, tissue, organ, and system levels of organization and their relationships to each other.
3. Identify the components of the integumentary system and describe how they support and protect internal structures.
4. Describe the formation and structure of bone, the different bone shapes, and how bone protects and supports body
movement through interactions with skeletal muscles.
5. Discuss the molecular structure of muscle and how muscle activity is regulated. Identify and indicate the location of
muscles, and describe how origin and insertion of a muscle define its movement.
6. Describe how the nervous system integrates and regulates the activity of other systems.
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Course Syllabus/Fall 2012

120:141 Anatomy and Physiology I


SCHEDULE AND COURSE OUTLINE: Dates listed by week; lectures will meet twice every week and recitation will meet every
week, unless otherwise noted. Weekly dates of quizzes and due dates for written projects are listed, but please note there
will be additional smaller assignments throughout the semester. Due dates for these assignments will be regularly updated
on the course Blackboard site.

WEEK

MEETING TOPIC

NOTES/READING
ASSIGNMENTS/EXAMS

Week 1

Introduction, Organization of the Human Body


Chemical Basis of Life

Chapter 1
Chapter 2

Week 2

Cell Biology and Genetics

Chapter 3

Week 3

Tissues

Chapter 4

Integumentary System (end of topics for Exam 1)


Skeletal System I
Exam 1
Skeletal System II

Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Exam: chapters 2-5
Chapters 6, 7

Muscular System

Chapters 9, 10

Muscular System (end of topics for Exam 2)


Nervous Tissue
Exam 2
Nervous Tissue

Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Exam: chapters 6, 7, 9, 10
Chapter 11

Week 9

Spinal Cord and Nerves

Chapter 12

Week 10

Brain and Cranial Nerves (end of topics for Exam 3)

Chapter 13

Week 11

Autonomic Nervous System I


Exam 3

Chapter 16
Exam: chapters 11-13

Week 12

Autonomic Nervous System II

Chapter 16

Week 13

Integration of Nervous System Function

Chapter 14

Week 14

The Special Senses

Chapter 15

Week 15

Review

Chapters 14-16

Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

DATE OF FINAL EXAM: December 14


GRADING POLICY:
Your grade for this course will be determined based on the categories listed in the table below.
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LECTURE ..420 points


4 lecture exams, 100 points each

400 points

Homework/quizzes

20 points

LABORATORY .. 180 points


3 lab exams, 30 points each
9 weekly labs, 10 points each

90 points
90 points

Per weekly lab:


Participation .. 5 points
Lab report .. 5 points
TOTAL

600 points

The final course grade is based on a total of 600 points, with 420 points derived from the lecture section and 180 points
from the laboratory section. For the lecture section, there will be four (4) lecture exams, each worth 100 points, for a total
of 400 points. Homework assignments will also be given during the semester that will total 20 points. For the laboratory
section, the 180 points are based on three (3) lab exams, each worth 30 points for a total of 90 points, and nine (9) weekly
labs, each worth 10 points for a total of 90 points. Weekly lab points are further broken down into participation (5 points),
and lab reports (5 points).
The assignment of the final grade will be determined based on the following point distribution:
540 600 points
A

480 - 539
B

420 - 479
C

360 419
D

< 359 points


F

Due to the importance of lab in learning and retaining the information, attendance is crucial. Therefore, 3 unexcused lab
absences will result in the grade of zero (0) points out of 180 laboratory points for the lab section of the course.
Extra credit assignments will not be given in this class.

ATTENDANCE, MAKE-UP, AND LATENESS POLICY:


Attendance in the lecture, while not required, is strongly recommended. As noted above, laboratory attendance is more
stringent, and 3 unexcused absences will result in a grade of zero (0) for the lab portion of the course.
A total of 4 lecture exams of equal weight will be given; 3 during the semester and 1 during the final exam period. Make
every effort to be on time to the exams, as anyone arriving more than 20 minutes late without a documented reason will
not be allowed to take the exam. A make-up examination will be available for students who must miss a scheduled exam
for an officially approved reason (see University guidelines). Please notify the instructor in person at least 2 weeks prior to
the scheduled exam. Written documentation must be provided before the make-up exam will be given.

Academic Dishonesty: The course has a zero tolerance policy for academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating.
Instances of dishonesty will be punished by a zero on the assignment and consultation with the Academic Integrity Officers
to determine if further action is required. If you have any questions about what constitutes plagiarism or cheating, please
ask your instructors or refer to the academic integrity websites for Rutgers and NJIT:

http://academicintegrity.rutgers.edu/academic-integrity-at-rutgers
http://studentconduct.rutgers.edu/
http://www.njit.edu/academics/integrity.php

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