Class hours:
CRN 11573 M,W 11:30 am – 12:45 pm HSB 146
CRN 10904 T,R 11:30 am – 12:45 pm HSB 146
Lab hours: CRN 11573 M
1:00 pm – 3:45 pm HSB-132
CRN 10904 T
8:30 am – 11:15am HSB-132
Instructor: Jemima
“Jackie” Lindbeck, M.D. Ph.D.
Instructor’s Office: Building
1 – Room 223
Office Hours: M 8:30am – 9:45am
T 2:30pm – 3:30pm
W 8:30am – 9:45am and
1:00pm – 3:45pm
R 8:30am – 11:15am
F 7:30am –
8:30am
I will attempt to be in
my office during all office hours.
If
I have to attend a meeting or step out for a minute,
I
will try to leave a note on my door explaining when you can expect my return.
If
you want a guarantee that I will be there, please make an appointment.
Office phone: extension
1961 (407-582-1961)
I
will attempt to answer my phone directly during office hours.
If I am not in my
office,
and you leave a message on the answering machine,
I will attempt to call back
the next time I am in my office
(which
may not be until the next workday).
E-mail: jlindbeck@mail.valenciacollege.edu (preferred e-mail)
OR jlindbeck@hotmail.com (in case Atlas is down)
If using my hotmail e-mail
- please identify yourself as a student in the subject line
(to make sure I don’t delete your e-mail as suspected junk
mail).
When you use my
Valencia College e-mail I will probably know you are a student.
I will attempt to
answer e-mails at least once a day,
but some days that may be in the morning,
and other days that may be in the evening.
You should expect a reply at least within 48 hours -
except during holidays
when I may be away from my computer (out of town or in a
kayak).
NOTE: I do not own a laptop or smart phone, and I do
NOT check my e-mail
compulsively
multiple times a day.
I advise students to
check their e-mails daily if possible - for important college e-mails
and for e-mails from their teachers.
Text: Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan Derrickson
ISBN 1-118-89269-0
14th edition looseleaf
– comes packaged with:
Brief Atlas of the Skeleton,
Surface Anatomy & Selected Medical Images
NOTE: In my class it
is permitted to use an older edition to save money
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Some
other teachers are using the textbook bundled with
an access code for WileyPlus
in Blackboard (especially in hybrid classes).
I am NOT using WileyPlus in
my class.
Required Lab Handouts: Handouts which
you will use as reference material,
and also handouts which you will complete by adding
information collected during lab,
must be printed out and brought with you at the beginning of
each lab.
The
class calendar and class website will provide details and links to the lab handouts
needed for each lab. You will typically need to print between 1 to 4 pages each
week.
Teaching
Style:
Face-to-Face classroom and laboratory lectures,
discussions, and activities.
Resources in addition to the textbook (such as study
guides, lab handouts, and PowerPoints) are available at the class website.
Course
Credits: 4
Prerequisites
and Co-requisites: see course
description below.
Course Description (copied from on-line College
Catalog of Courses):
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
I
Prerequisite: Satisfactory
completion of all mandated courses in reading, mathematics, English, and
English for Academic Purposes and a minimum grade of B in: Honors high school
biology or AP biology and Honors high school chemistry or AP chemistry; or BSC
1010C.
Scientific method,
biochemical processes of life, cells, tissues, structure and function of
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine and nervous systems, and organs of
special senses. Lab exercises emphasize anatomic and physiologic principles
associated with classroom work. (Special Fee: $62.00)
Course Learning Outcomes:
(Abridged version of College
Wide Learning Outcomes found in Course Outline Builder)
1) Students will recognize
and identify components of cells, tissues, and covered organ systems.*
2) Students will understand
the function of cells, tissues, and covered organ systems.*
3) Students will use the
scientific method.
4) Students will recognize
the interrelationships of the covered organ systems.*
5) Students will be able to
apply information in common life situations.
(*covered organ systems are:
integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, endocrine and nervous systems, and organs of special
senses)
Valencia College Core Competencies
The faculties of Valencia
College have identified four core competencies that define the learning
outcomes for a successful Valencia graduate. These competencies are at the
heart of the Valencia experience and provide the context for learning and
assessment at Valencia College. You will be given opportunities to develop and
practice these competencies in your Valencia College classes. The four
competencies are:
1) Think – think clearly, and creatively,
analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate in the many
domains of human inquiry
2) Value – make reasoned judgments and responsible commitments
3) Communicate – communicate with different audiences using varied
means
4) Act – act purposely, effectively, and responsibly
Registration Deadlines and Drop/Refund Deadlines:
For information about
registration deadlines, Drop/Refund deadlines etc., please visit the Valencia
College Academic Calendar: Important Dates & Deadlines 2016 – 2017 which
you can find on the Valencia College website.
This Fall Semester the
Drop/Refund Deadline is September 6 2016 (11:59pm)
This
Fall Semester the Final Withdrawal Deadline is November 11 2016 (11:59pm)
Absences and Withdrawals: Attendance and participation is
expected of all students. After three
absences a student will be withdrawn from the course by the instructor. If you know that you are intending to
withdraw from the class yourself please inform me of your intent and withdraw
yourself. Do not wait for me to withdraw you. I do not total the absences and
re-evaluate your status on a daily basis. I reserve the right to allow a
student to remain in the class for cases of extreme personal hardship combined
with the students’ expression of their dedication to continuing the class. The
exceptions to the three absence withdrawal policy will be made on a
case-by-case basis and will require appropriate documentation. If a student is
allowed to remain in the class in spite of three absences, the student may
still be withdrawn if additional absences accrue.
After
the withdrawal deadline you will not be able to withdraw.
After the withdrawal deadline
I will not withdraw students automatically for attendance reasons. In other
words, my automatic response at that point will be to allow students to remain
in the class in spite of their absences, even though the absences are likely to
lead to an ”F” if crucial information and exams are missed.
According to Valencia policy,
any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or
subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F”.
Students on Bright Futures
Scholarships who withdraw or are withdrawn from a class must pay the college
for the cost of the class because the college must refund that cost to the
state. Students with any type of financial aid are advised to discuss the
financial implications of a withdrawal with an advisor before withdrawing.
Note that in order to
academically maintain financial aid, students must meet the following
requirements:
Complete 67% of all classes
attempted.
Maintain a Valencia GPA of
2.0 or higher.
Maintain an overall GPA of
2.0 or higher.
Complete degree within the
150% timeframe.
Detailed information about
maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP) can be found at:
http://valenciacollege.edu/finaid/satisfactory_progress.cfm
Late Arrivals / Early Departures:
If a student enters the
classroom after attendance has been taken it is his/her responsibility to see
the teacher after class to get some credit for attendance.
Missed Exams:
Make-up exams will be
available for students with severe illness or accidents if the student presents the
request with a reasonable excuse in person or in writing. Make up
exams will be scheduled for the same day as the final exam. There should be
sufficient time during the allotted 2-2.5 hours for the final exam to also be
able to take a make-up exam then. A 10%
penalty will be assessed on any score gotten on a make-up exam done at the time
of the final exam. For example if you get 90% of the available points
on a makeup exam then the penalty of 10% will result in you being awarded 80%
as your score for that exam.
If you miss more than one
exam in the semester I will drop you from the class. In my experience students
who miss more than one exam get too far behind to pull themselves out of
trouble. They are not able to study for the new material and study for the old
material in the time they have left, so they do poorly on either the makeup
exams, the on-time exams, or both. If you know ahead of time that you will be
missing an exam due to a conflict – please discuss the situation immediately
with me (the professor) to see if an alternate exam taking possibility (such as
taking the exam early during my office hours) can be arranged.
Missed Labs:
Lab assignments often cannot
be made-up, discuss your options with the teacher if labs are missed.
Missed Quizzes:
In the case of severe illness
or accident, the subsequent exam score could replace the missing quiz score if
the student presents the request with a reasonable excuse in person or
in writing. Quizzes missed for cases of extreme hardship may be
replaced by a number based on your exam score covering the same material as the
quiz but with a 10% penalty.
In other words, if you get 90% of the available points on the exam then the
penalty of 10% will result in you being awarded 80% as your score for the
missing quiz.
Hurricane related class cancellations: [hurricane season
= June 1 – November 30]
If a hurricane is headed our
way, and the college administration decides it is necessary to close the
college, classes will be cancelled for whatever length of time is deemed
appropriate. If you are signed up for Valencia Alerts you should receive an
automatic notice. You can also find out whether Valencia College will be closed
by calling the campus phone number:
407-299-5000
At my class website I have
also provided a link to the National Hurricane Center:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
where you can obtain all the latest hurricane predictions
and find links to maps and radar images.
Valencia Alerts:
Once you are registered for
Valencia Alerts, emergency alerts, notifications, and updates can be sent to
you via e-mail, cell phone, pager, and/or smart phone/PDA. Messages about campus closures due to a
broken water main, reports of a gunman on campus etc., could make use of this
system. To modify contact information for Valencia Alerts you should log into
ATLAS and click on Valencia Alerts in the My Atlas Tab.
Campus Security:
Statement from Chief of
Security:
We want to reassure you that
our security officers are here around the clock to ensure the safety and
security of the campus community. It’s important to remain alert and aware of
your surroundings, especially during the early morning or evening hours.
Remember that you can always call security for an escort if you feel
uncomfortable walking alone on campus. White security phones can also be found
in many of our buildings; simply pick up the phone and security will answer.
Finally, report any
suspicious persons to West Campus Security at 407-582-1000, 407-582-1030
(after-hours number) or by using the yellow emergency call boxes located on
light poles in the parking lots and along walkways.
Getting Help with Personal Issues:
Valencia College is committed
to making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college
experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help that may
assist them with psychological issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression,
adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management, as well as
relationship problems dealing with school, home, or work. Students have 24 hour
unlimited access to Bay Care Behavioral
Health’s confidential student assistance program phone counseling services
by calling:
(800) 878-5470.
Three free confidential
face-to-face counseling sessions are also available to students.
Please also check out the
link on my class website labeled: Guide to Local Clinics and other Resources.
I have provided links to many
local and national agencies, hotlines, and helplines, related to specific
aspects of physical health, mental health and wellbeing, victim resources, and
hardship resources, as well as Bay Care Behavioral Health Student Assistance
Program.
Courtesy for others in maintaining a learning
environment:
Your classmates will learn
best if they can listen to and participate in classroom activities without
distractions and interruptions. You are
expected to refrain from holding private conversations while a teacher or
classmate is addressing the class. Upon
entering the class you are expected to turn off cell phones, beepers, and loud
alarm watches. If your presence is
disturbing to classmates you may be requested to make a seating change or leave
the classroom. Children are not
permitted to attend class with you.
Use of Electronic Devices:
I feel that most students
will have more distraction than benefit from the use of electronic devices in
class. If you feel that using a laptop or tablet in class enhances your
learning please explain to me how you intend to use it and how you will ensure
that your use does not distract other students.
If you are an auditory
learner who benefits from listening to the class lectures multiple times, I do
allow recording of lectures, but you must not use those recordings for any
purpose other than self study.
Under no circumstances will
any electronic devices be allowed during quizzes or exams. If I see any
electronic devices including cell phones being used or being positioned for
easy access during a quiz or exam I will confiscate the device for the duration
of the quiz or exam even if the student states they were only using the device
as a clock or a calculator.
Student or teacher conflicts or issues in the
classroom:
It is my sincere hope that we
will be able to resolve any conflicts or issues that arise in the classroom in
a direct and respectful manner by discussion between the teacher and the
involved students during class or later in my office (depending on the issue
and how disruptive it is to fully address it during the class time).
Valencia College is committed
to providing each student with a quality educational experience. Faculty
members have high standards of instruction for themselves and for students. If
you have a problem in class your first step should be to talk to your
instructor. If you are still dissatisfied, you may talk with the Division Dean
- for this class that would be the Dean of Science – Dr. Gessner.
Dr. Gessner has created a
letter that explains what he expects from Science faculty and Science students.
I have included the letter as
an appendix to this syllabus.
Student requests for letters of recommendation.
Students who are applying for
scholarships, particular colleges, professional schools, or academic programs
are often asked to obtain letters of recommendation from teachers, work
supervisors or other persons.
If you intend to ask me (or
any other teacher) for a letter of recommendation it is in your best interest
to make sure the teacher knows you well. An A student who never asks any
questions or makes any comments in class and never visits the teacher during
office hours is unlikely to get a useful letter of recommendation from a teacher.
The committees or individuals who are going to grant you admission or a
scholarship do not need a teacher to tell them that you were an A student –
they can read your transcript for that particular piece of information. What
they want to see in a letter of recommendation is comments about your character
and personality, and passion. If I can say that you got along great with
classmates, and that you helped them in study groups, if I can say that you
asked insightful questions and showed curiosity and insight with your comments,
if I can say that you are passionate about your career goals as discussed
during my office hours, if I can say that you were always on time and actively
engaged in the classroom, that you communicate well, and act with maturity and
consideration of others, these are the types of comments that will help you. If
I don’t know anything about you other than the fact that you sat in the back
row and never said a word, it will not be useful to ask me to write a letter of
recommendation for you.
It is polite to ask for a
letter of recommendation in person if possible, and to give the teacher plenty
of time to compose the letter before the deadline.
It is also very much
appreciated if you let the teacher know if you end up getting the acceptance or
scholarship you were seeking. Teachers love to hear of the successes of their
students!
Disclaimer:
Although I have an MD
degree I quit practicing when my daughter was born in 1996. Consequently I no
longer have a medical license nor do I keep as current on the latest
developments in medicine as I used to. Anything that I say in class or in
personal conversation should not be construed as constituting medical advice.
Whatever I say is merely as your teacher. I am not your physician.
Students with Disabilities:
Students
with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must
provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students
with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first
week of class; accommodations will not be applied retroactively. The Office for
Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate
documentation of disabilities.
(West
Campus SSB room 102, ext. 1523 full number: 407-582-1523)
WebSite: http://humanbody.homestead.com
I have created a website
which contains links to additional information and resources for
students interested in exploring more than is in the
textbook. Some of the material at the
sites linked here may also be incorporated into lectures. I welcome any student suggestions for sites
to be included.
Other features of the
website include:
a career guide to find out more about
careers commonly chosen by A & P students
a calendar of class lectures so that you
can see where we are and plan to be in our schedule
a referral guide to local clinics in case
you become ill (or paranoid about your health), etc.
class study guides (so you can study, download, and/or print out a copy for yourself)
a link to Blackboard where you can access my powerpoint
presentations
If you want to access the
class website but do not have a computer of your own, Valencia College has a
Computer Access Lab (Bldg 6-101) and also Library Computer Workstations (Bldg
6-201).
Grading Scale: Points
from quizzes (5-10 points each), exams (100 points each), and lab assignments
(5 points each) will be added together and divided by the total points
possible.
Letter Grade Percentage
Score
A 90 – 100 %
B 80 – 89 %
C 70 – 79 %
D 60 – 69 %
F 0 – 59 %
Detailed information about 730 points to be earned in
this class:
(for
due dates see the class calendar)
Terminology quiz on first day ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Demonstration of cranial
bones ______/5
points possible 5/730 = 0.7%
of grade
Demonstration of facial,
vertebral, & ribcage bones ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Demonstration of bones of the
appendicular skeleton ______/5
points possible 5/730 = 0.7%
of grade
Joints and motions lab ______/5
points possible 5/730 = 0.7% of grade
Demonstration of muscles ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Group work on epithelial
tissues ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Group work on connective
tissues ______/5
points possible 5/730 = 0.7%
of grade
Group work on ANS drugs ______/5 points
possible 5/730 = 0.7% of
grade
Microscope work on epithelial
tissues ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Microscope work on connective
tissues ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Microscope work on bone
tissues ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Microscope work on neurons ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Microscope work on muscle
tissues ______/5
points possible 5/730 =
0.7% of grade
Neurologic evaluation of
partner (incl. reflexes) ______/5
points possible 5/730 = 0.7%
of grade
Sheep brain dissection ______/5 points possible 5/730 = 0.7% of grade
Quiz over chap1 ______/10
points possible 10/730 = 1.4% of grade
Quiz over cranial bones/sutures/fontanels ______/10 points possible 10/730 = 1.4% of grade
Quiz over facial &
vertebrae & ribcage bones ______/10
points possible 10/730 = 1.4% of grade
Quiz over motions ______/10
points possible 10/730 = 1.4% of grade
Quiz over muscles ______/10 points possible
10/730 = 1.4% of grade
Exam over chap 1 & 2
& 7 ______/100
points possible 100/730 = 13.7% of
grade
Exam over chap 3 & 8
& 9 ______/100
points possible 100/730 = 13.7% of
grade
Exam over chap 4 & 11
& 5 ______/100
points possible 100/730 = 13.7% of
grade
Exam over chap 6 & 12
& 10 ______/100
points possible 100/730 = 13.7% of
grade
Exam over chap 13, 14, &
15 ______/100
points possible 100/730 = 13.7% of grade
Exam over chap 16, 17, &
18 ______/100
points possible 100/730 = 13.7% of
grade
Academic Responsibility:
You are expected to take full
responsibility for your own education.
If you have special needs you need to inform your instructor. You must
have time to study appropriately for this course. Only you can balance your study time with the
other demands of your life. Taking
responsibility for your own education also means you will commit yourself to
intellectual honesty. You cannot receive
the learning benefits of this class if you do not master the material for
yourself. You should not cheat or assist
others in cheating. I will be following the College Policy on Academic
Dishonesty (see the relevant policy reproduced from the Valencia College
Website attached as an Appendix)
My response to cheating:
If I am convinced that you
have cheated I will discuss your situation with you privately.
You will get zero points for
the assignment on which you cheated.
If you cheat more than once
you will be referred to the Dean of Students.
Depending on the judgment of
the Dean of Students you could face penalties such as suspension or expulsion
from Valencia College.
Academic success in this class
Your attendance in class is
not enough of a commitment on your part to give you a passing grade.
In order to pass this class
you should expect to spend frequent quality time studying – preferably daily
and certainly not limited to 1-2 days before the exam.
Study time will only be effective
if you are awake and energized and actively processing the material – not just
passively reading, but also making notes, drawings, diagrams, charts,
explaining to others, and quizzing classmates, etc.
Repetition is essential, a
musician cannot master an instrument without practice, an athlete cannot master
a sport without practice, and a student cannot master their studies without
practice (and practice, and practice).
Resources for Success
1) Your teacher
2) Your classmates
3) Other people you already
know who have useful knowledge
or are
willing to drill you with resources you have created
4) On Campus Resources such
as:
Computer Access Lab
Building 6 – room 101
407-582-1646
Library Computer Workstations
Building 6 – room 201
407-582-1432
General Tutoring (including
Science)
Building 7 – room 243
407-582-1633
West Campus Writing Center
Building 5 – room 155
407-582-1812
West Campus Math Center
Building 7 – room 240
407-582-1633
Information about Grades: Please do not ask me to give out your grade by phone
or e-mail. The proper security measures and forms are not in place for me to
guarantee that only the student has access to their grades (and not someone
else who shares the student’s phone or e-mail or who pretends to be the
student). I am not going to risk violating federal regulations about
nondisclosure of confidential student information (Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act – FERPA – U.S.C. § 1232g; 34CFR Part 99). If you wish to know
your grade before it is posted in Atlas or before you see me in class you will
have to catch me in person. For end of semester grades if you just can’t wait
for grades to be released to students by the Atlas system (especially after
Summer A when you have to wait more than 6 weeks for a grade), I will answer e-mails
about your grade ONLY if the e-mail request is sent FROM YOUR VALENCIA COLLEGE
E-MAIL TO MY VALENCIA COLLEGE E-MAIL since these e-mail addresses are not
allowed to be shared with others or accessed by anyone other than the one
person to whom the e-mail address was assigned.
Course Schedule: The schedule which follows is to be considered a tentative
schedule. We cover chapters in the order
given below. There is no exact timeline
for how much time we will spend on each chapter. The time spent on a chapter depends partly on
how many questions students ask, and how much interest there is in discussion. The
schedule below will indicate the order in which you will take quizzes/exams.
Based on previous years I have found that the dates I have set for quizzes and
exams will usually not need to be adjusted much or at all unless we have
unusual circumstances such as the campus closing for a hurricane.
Quizzes will be given at the
beginning of a class period or lab.
After you have turned in your quiz you are expected to sit quietly in
your seat until all quizzes are collected and lecture/lab begins.
Exams will be given at the
end of a class period. After you are finished with the exam you may leave.
Only by regular attendance
will you be able to keep informed of the exact scheduling of quizzes and exams.
(I will also try to regularly
update the calendar at my course website so that if you have to miss a class
you can find out what you missed and also if there is going to be a quiz or
exam during the next class period.)
Topics/chapters covered in
the lab room may at times be different than topics/chapters covered in the
lecture room.
For example our first topic
in the lab room is chapter 7 – the skull, whereas our first topic in the
lecture room is chapter 1- An introduction to the human body. At other times
lecture and lab will focus on the same topic/chapter.
The following gives the
sequence and room locations in which we will cover chapters this semester:
In lab (but not in the
lecture classroom):
Chapter 7 – axial skeleton
Chapter 8 – appendicular
skeleton
Chapter 9 – joints &
motions
Chapter 11 – muscles
In lecture (but not in the
lab room):
Chapter 1 – introduction to
the human body
Chapter 2 – chemistry
Chapter 3 – cells
Chapter 5 – integumentary
system
In both lecture and lab:
Chapter 4 – (epithelial and
connective) tissues
Chapter 6 – bone tissues
Chapter 12 – nervous tissues
Chapter 10 – muscle tissues
Chapter 13 – spinal cord
Chapter 14 – brain
Chapter 15 – autonomic
nervous system
Chapter 16 – pathways in the
nervous system
Chapter 17 – special senses
Chapter 18 – endocrine system
A detailed schedule of the
dates on which class meets and TENTATIVE
dates for quizzes and exams and labs follows:
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY TUESDAY/THURSDAY
WEEK ONE WEEK
ONE
Mon Aug 29 – Syllabus,
website, start chapter 1, Tue Aug
30 – Syllabus, website, start chapter 1,
start chapter 7, Terminology Quiz start
chapter 7, Terminology
Quiz
Lab: cranial bones/sutures/fontanels (Chap 7). Lab: cranial
bones/sutures/fontanels (Chap 7).
Wed Aug 31 – Finish chapter
1. Thu Sep 1 – Finish chapter 1.
WEEK TWO WEEK
TWO
Mon Sep 5 – LABOR DAY – NO CLASSES Tue Sep 6 – Start chapter 2.
No classes or lab today. No lab today – but we do have
lecture!
Tue Sep 6 (11:59pm) –
Drop/Refund Deadline. Tue Sep 6
(11:59) – Drop/Refund Deadline.
Wed Sep 7 – Quiz over chapter
1. Start chapter 2. Thu Sep
8 – Quiz over
Chapter 1. Continue up to…
WEEK THREE WEEK
THREE
Mon Sep 12 – Continue… Tue
Sep 13 – Continue…
Quiz over cranial bones/sutures/fontanels. Quiz over cranial
bones/sutures/fontanels.
Lab: facial bones/vertebrae/ribcage (Chap 7). Lab: facial
bones/vertebrae/ribcage (Chap 7).
Wed Sep 14 – Continue… Thu
Sep 15 – Continue…
WEEK FOUR WEEK
FOUR
Mon Sep 19 – Continue… Tue
Sep 20 – Continue…
Quiz over facial bones/vertebrae/ribcage. Quiz over facial
bones/vertebrae/ribcage.
Lab: appendicular skeleton (Chap 8). Lab: appendicular skeleton (Chap
8).
Wed Sep 21 – Continue… Thu
Sep 22 – Continue…
WEEK FIVE WEEK
FIVE
Mon Sep 26 – Continue… Tue
Sep 27 – Continue…
Lab: joints & motions (Chap 9). Lab: joints & motions (Chap
9).
Wed Sep 28
– Exam over
chapters 1 & 2 & 7. Thu Sep
29 – Exam over
chapters 1 & 2 & 7.
WEEK SIX WEEK
SIX
Mon Oct 3 – Continue… Tue
Oct 4 – Continue…
Quiz over motions. Quiz over motions.
Lab: muscles (Chap 11). Lab: muscles (Chap 11).
Wed Oct 5 – Continue… Thu
Oct 6 – COLLEGE NIGHTS – NO CLASSES
WEEK SEVEN WEEK
SEVEN
Mon Oct 10 – Continue… Tue Oct 11 – Continue…
Quiz over 6 muscles. Quiz over 6
muscles.
Lab: epithelial tissues (Chap 4). Lab: epithelial tissues (Chap
4).
Wed Oct 12
– Exam over
chapters 3 & 8 & 9. Thu Oct
13 – Exam over
chapters 3 & 8 & 9.
WEEK EIGHT WEEK
EIGHT
Mon Oct 17 – Continue… Tue
Oct 18 – Continue…
Lab: connective tissues (Chap 4). Lab: connective tissues (Chap
4).
Wed Oct 19 – Continue… Wed
Oct 20 – Continue…
WEEK NINE WEEK
NINE
Mon Oct 24 – Continue… Tue
Oct 25 – Continue…
Lab: tissues review (Chap 4). Lab: tissues review (Chap 4).
Lab: bone tissue – microscope (Chap 6). Lab: bone tissue – microscope
(Chap 6).
Wed Oct 26
– Exam over
chapters 4 & 11 & 5. Thu Oct
27 – Exam over
chapters 4 & 11 & 5.
WEEK TEN WEEK
TEN
Mon Oct 31 – Continue… Tue
Nov 1 – Continue…
Lab: nervous tissue - microscope (Chap 12). Lab: nervous tissue – microscope
(Chap 12).
Wed Nov 2 – Continue… Thu
Nov 3 – Continue…
WEEK ELEVEN WEEK
ELEVEN
Mon Nov 7 – Continue… Tue
Nov 8 – Continue…
Lab: muscle tissue – microscope (Chap 10). Lab: muscle tissue – microscope
(Chap 10).
Wed Nov 9 – Continue… Thu
Nov 10 – Continue…
Fri Nov
11 – FINAL WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE Fri Nov 11 – FINAL WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE
WEEK TWELVE WEEK
TWELVE
Mon Nov 14 – Continue… Tue
Nov 15 – Continue…
Lab: neurologic evaluation (Chap 13 & 14). Lab: neurologic evaluation (Chap
13 & 14).
Wed Nov 16
– Exam over
chapters 6 & 12 & 10. Thu Nov 17
– Exam over chapters
6 & 12 & 10.
WEEK THIRTEEN WEEK
THIRTEEN
Mon Nov 21 – Continue… Tue Nov 22 – Continue…
Lab: sheep brain dissection (Chap 14). Lab: sheep brain dissection
(Chap 14).
Wed Nov 23 – THANKSGIVING – NO CLASSES Thu Nov 24 – THANKSGIVING – NO CLASSES
WEEK FOURTEEN WEEK
FOURTEEN
Mon Nov 28 – Continue… Tue
Nov 29 – Continue…
Lab: ANS group work (Chap 15). Lab: ANS group work (Chap 15).
Wed Nov 30
– Exam over
chapters 13 & 14 & 15. Thu Dec 1 – Exam over chapters
13 & 14 & 15.
WEEK FIFTEEN WEEK
FIDTEEN
Mon Dec 5 – Continue… Tue
Dec 6 – Continue…
Lab: to be determined. Lab: to be determined.
Wed Dec 7 – Continue… Thu
Dec 8 – Continue…
FINAL EXAM WEEK FINAL
EXAM WEEK
Wed Dec 14
– Exam over
chapters 16 & 17 & 18. Thu Dec 15 –
Exam over
chapters 16 & 17 & 18.
10:00am-12:30pm 10:00am-12:30pm
HSB 146 HSB 146
DISCLAIMER:
The course instructor reserves the right to make changes in the course outline,
class schedule and syllabus if needed. Changes will be announced in class in a
timely manner, when necessary. Your continued participation in this course
constitutes an agreement with and an acceptance of the conditions presented in
this syllabus.
Appendix A
Expectations of a Valencia College Science Student
Welcome to the Science
Division of Valencia College’s West Campus; we are enthused to have this
opportunity to assist you in achieving your educational goals. Higher education is a privilege and an
opportunity; it is your responsibility to realize that you are in control of
those behaviors and actions that can enable success in this course.
From your professors, you can expect the following:
1.
They
will be prompt, courteous and respectful.
2.
They
will provide a professional learning environment throughout the entire
scheduled instructional period.
3.
They
will provide an up-to-date syllabus; when changes need to be made, they will
announce changes in a manner that is conveyed to all students in their class.
4.
They
will provide you with a course that is of necessary rigor to prepare you for
the career you have chosen; because the class you are taking transfers to a
four year college or university, it will be taught with the same academic
expectations. The bonus of starting your
education at Valencia, when compared to attending a four year college, is you
will be able to get more personal attention with small class sizes and you will
be able to save money; the classes are not easier.
5.
They
will offer time outside of class to discuss your questions.
6.
They
will be available to discuss your class concerns in private, outside of class
time; you should try to resolve your class concerns with your professor before
you try to voice your concerns with administrators.
7.
They
will respond to emails within 2 business days.
8.
They
will expect from you what they have expected from the many students who passed
their classes in the past.
In return, this is what your professor
will expect from you:
1.
You
will be prompt, courteous and respectful.
Prompt means you
come to class on time, ready to work, with all assignments completed before you
enter class or lab. It means that you
have studied, that all conversations, texting and diversions come to a stop and
that you are ready to contribute to a positive learning environment from the
beginning of the class or lab.
Courtesy means you
are polite in your attitude and behavior towards your professor and classmates.
Respectfulness means
that you regard everyone’s classroom experience as valuable to them, that you
accept your professor’s expertise and experience to create relevant course
objectives and that you treat college and personal property with care.
2.
You
will read your syllabus; your syllabus is a contract between your professor and
you. Be aware of deadlines to complete
assignments on time and know your professor’s attendance policy. You will need to attend class for the full
length of time allotted to your science class and lab.
3.
You
will be aware of Valencia College policies and procedures found in the college
catalog; ignorance of policies and procedures doesn’t mean they don’t apply.
4.
You
will be serious about learning; it is your responsibility to be an active
participant in your own learning. You
will need to devote sufficient time to learn the material presented by your
professor; for most students, this means you will need to spend at least two
hours studying for every hour of instruction.
Learning is an action verb; you will need to do more than sit through
class and reread your notes to be successful.
To succeed in higher level classes, you must retain the information,
concepts and skills you will learn; this can only happen if you work at
learning to make the course content a part of your long term memory. Do not cram!!
5.
You
will be encouraged to produce your own study guides. Most college professors do not provide study
guides, but they can give you tips that will help you produce your own study
guides to gain a better understanding of the course content.
6.
You
will be expected to participate fully in classroom activities. The work you produce must be your own;
cheating in any form is not tolerated and your professor will have specific
consequences, in their syllabus, which will be enforced should cheating occur.
7.
You
will be expected to contribute to a positive learning environment. Avoid classmates who speak negatively, or who
have a negative outlook, about your class or your professor. Instead, get to know your professor during
office hours; you will learn much more with a positive attitude.
8.
You
will be held to a high standard of maturity and responsibility. Disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated in
the classroom or lab. First time
disruptions will be handled by your professor and may include a request that
you leave the class or lab. Very serious
or repeated disruptions will be reported, to the Dean of Science and the Dean
of Students, with specific consequences that can include your permanent removal
from the class. Disruptions include:
-
Being
noisy when arriving late to class or leaving early.
-
Carrying
on private conversations while the professor is talking.
-
Disrespectful
language, tone and mannerisms.
-
Sleeping
or attempting to sleep in class.
-
Repeatedly
asking unnecessary or irrelevant questions.
My wish is that you get the
best learning value from the science classes that you are taking. With everyone abiding by the expectations in
this letter, your science classes at Valencia should be the next step in
achieving your academic dreams.
Dr. Robert Gessner
West Campus Dean of
Science
Valencia College
Appendix B
Academic Dishonesty (policy
and procedure statements copied from Valencia College website)
Policy
Statement:
Procedure
Statement:
Anyone
observing an act of academic dishonesty may refer the matter to the professor,
as an academic violation, and/or to the Dean of Students or designee, as a
violation of the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:8-03). When the professor has
reason to believe that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred, the
professor may proceed in one of three ways: