Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | BIO-2011-VG01 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

In Person Class

Standard courses meet in person at CCV centers, typically once each week for the duration of the semester.

Faculty

Eric Scott Frost
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Danielle Lafleur Brooks

General Education Requirements

VSCS Natural Science

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This is the first semester of a two-semester course which examines the structure and functions of the human body. Topics include fundamental principles of cell and tissue structure, gross anatomical and physiological organization, electrochemical communication systems and muscle physiology. This is a laboratory course that involves hands-on or simulated laboratory experiences. Prior learning in basic algebra, and chemistry or biology are recommended.

Essential Objectives

1. Describe cellular structure and communication as it relates to the use of organic and inorganic molecules, enzymes, membrane transport mechanisms, cell reproduction, and protein synthesis.
2. Demonstrate the use of anatomical terms for planes, directions, and locations as related to systems of the human body and describe the gross and microscopic anatomical organization of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
3. Identify and describe the histological characteristics of connective, epithelial, nervous and muscle tissues and explain how the physiological roles of each ensure homeostasis.
4. Analyze the integumentary system for its role and structure in the human body.
5. Discuss the gross and microscopic anatomy of the skeletal system and identify the functions and role of joints and articulations.
6. Discuss the gross and microscopic anatomy of the muscular system and the physiology of muscular contraction.
7. Describe the pathway and mechanisms by which skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems interact.
8. Describe the structure and function of the peripheral and central nervous systems, including how electrical signals are generated and communicated throughout the human body.
9. Describe diseased states and how they impact different organ systems.
10. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating and applying quantitative data and information.
11. Explain how knowledge created in the natural sciences has contributed to the creation, maintenance and dismantling of social inequalities and discuss the impacts of diversity and inclusion on scientific research and practice.
Lab Objectives:
1. Apply knowledge of the scientific method to:
a. formulate and evaluate real-world scientific questions;
b. ethically plan and implement accurate data collection;
c. analyze and evaluate data;
d. generate conclusions based on analysis and justify claims with evidence;
e. integrate the related work of other scientists; and
f. propose ideas for further inquiry.
2. Communicate findings in a format appropriate to the discipline and type of investigation, such as a laboratory notebook, laboratory report, observational study, field investigation report, poster, or presentation using appropriate evidence to support these findings.
3. Understand the structure and purpose of peer-reviewed publications.
4. Complete labs in the following areas: introduction to anatomy, cellular function, tissues (with an emphasis on skin), the skeletal system, the muscular system, and the nervous system (including the brain and integration of the nervous system).
5. Evaluate scientific information for validity, accuracy, reliability, and methodology.
6. Identify and follow lab safety techniques that are aligned with CCV’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Safety Agreements, and chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class.
This does not include lab fees for 4-credit science courses. ***

BIO-2011-VG01 Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Evaluation Criteria

V23FA BIO-2011- In Person Human Anatomy & Physiology I – Fall – 2024: Tuesday, 9/3 – Saturday, 12/16/14

EVALUATION CRITERIA, METHODS, GRADING SCALE, ATTENDANCE POLICY, LATE POLICY, HONESTY POLICY, SYLLABUS

EVALUATION CRITERIA: TOTAL POINTS

18%Study guide completion 5 points each 75

3% Study guide correction 1 points each 15

7% Class Participation 2 points each Wk 30

68% Quizzes 20 points each 290

6% Labs/ Discussions 5 points each 25

METHODS:

A laptop computer is required for this course, whether you have your own or use a CCV computer. As a physician, I have carefully selected study guide material from our text book that I believe will be helpful in the health care field. My goals for this course are as follows: To get each student comfortable reading this text book. To prepare chapter study guides that have simplified answers that make sense to each student and that can be used to easily review this material for future study (nursing school) and board exams. To make this material usable and relatable to patient care situations so that students will excel in future health care studies and clinical environments. I have received positive feedback from many of my students who have used their study guides during nursing school.

Weekly Online Course Schedule:

• We will cover one chapter of the text book each week by completing a study guide and a Friday-Saturday quiz, except for the first week, where there will be no quiz because chapter one will be covered over the first two weeks as Ch 1A and Ch 1B. The chapter one quiz will therefore be scheduled for the second Friday.
• This course will be taught in person each Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 11:45 am (or 12pm to 2:45 pm). It is very important that everyone is on time and ready for discussion with laptops open and ready to go by 9 am (or 12pm).
• Each week of the course will be represented by a Canvas Module containing: (1) a chapter study guide, (2) a Yuja video lecture with text to help correct your study guide, and (3) a Friday-Saturday quiz. An Icebreaker Discussion Question assignment will be contained in the first week, and some weeks will contain a Lab.
• Each chapter study guide must be completed and submitted online by Tuesday at 9 am (or 12pm) (time commitment 4-5hrs) in preparation for class discussion.
• Each chapter study guide must be corrected and simplified during class and using the Yuja video answers or lecture, which will become available Tuesday at 11am (or 2pm) (time commitment 2-3hrs).
• Corrected study guides must be submitted online by Thursdays 11:59 pm
• Labs, when listed, must be submitted by Friday at 11:59pm (time commitment 2hrs).
• The Icebreaker Discussion question must be posted by Friday at 11:59pm (time commitment 45min/6 points). You must reply to at least one other student’s post by Saturday at 11:59pm (time commitment 15min/4 points).
• Each chapter quiz will become available Friday morning at 00:01 am and must be completed by Saturday at 11:59pm (time commitment 90min).
• You may use your completed study guides (ONLY) to take quizzes. Therefore, it is imperative that you correct your study guides in a simplified manner so you can use your study guides efficiently to answer the quiz questions in a timely fashion. You will have difficulty on the quizzes unless you study and read through your study guide several times before taking the quiz: Quiz questions will be taken from different parts of the study guides: including information contained in both the body of the questions as well as the answers.
• You may NOT use Google or other internet access?AIS during quizzes: this will result in a significant quiz point reduction if I do not see a suspicious quiz answer in your corrected study guide. Although I encourage you to work together during study guide preparation and labs, you may NOT work together taking quizzes.
• I recommend using the text book to answer your study guide questions. You may also use other text books, Google, or AI (artificial intelligence apps) if you cand find answers in our text book, however, these answers must be in your corrected study guide if you use them on quizzes.
• By the time you complete your study guide, discuss it in class, correct it, and use it to take the quiz; you should know this information very well.

*Quizzes will be based entirely on material covered in study guides.

*There will be No Final Exam.

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Lab Report Instructions:

There will be 5 Lab reports due which should be submitted as follows:

Title of lab, your name, date.

Hypothesis/Objective: tentative explanation for an observation or scientific problem. Reason for doing a dissection.

Materials: list equipment.

Methods/Procedure: step by step description of how the instructions for conducting the experiment or dissection were carried out. THE PROCEDURE MUST BE REWRITTEN IN THE THIRD PERSON PAST TENSE. For example: “Place 10 ml of water in a beaker” should be rewritten as: “10 ml of water were placed into a beaker”.

Results: Present data using drawing, graphs, and tables when appropriate; and summarize findings. Not needed for dissections.

Questions: Answer questions 1, 2, etc.

Discussion/conclusion: Conclude whether or not data gathered support the hypotheses, answer any questions, explain at least 3 interesting concepts that you learned, and explain any unexpected difficulties.

Grading Scale:

A+ = 99-100%+

A = 93-98%

A- = 90-92%

B+ = 87-89%

B = 83-86%

B- = 80-82%

C+ = 77-79%

C = 73-76%

C- = 70-72%

*D = 60-69%

F = <60%

*This grade is not acceptable for any college course. For other grades e.g. Pass, Incomplete, etc, refer to CCV Policy: http://europa.ccv.vsc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp

Attendance Participation Policy:

I expect all students to participate actively in this course during class discussion and labs. I also expect that all students will submit

online assignments, quizzes, and labs on time.

IF YOU CANNOT MEET ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES, CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR (ME) AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMPLETING MISSED WORK (802-688-7568).

The CCV Attendance and Withdrawal Policy will be followed (see Student Handbook: http://callisto.ccv.vsc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp).

Late Policy:

Because this course builds on itself and moves rapidly through a large volume of information, time management is critical in order not to fall behind. Therefore, late assignments will not be accepted unless you contact me for approval through Canvas inbox (in the green column to the left of the modules), email, or call me (802-688-7568) before the assignment due date/time. Expect a response time from me within 12-48 hours Monday through Friday. Indicate a time for submitting the assignment and expect a 50% reduction in points depending on your situation. Any assignment greater than one week late will not be accepted.

Each missed class will result in a 10-point reduction out of 40 points for a typical week; unless arranged well in advance at my discretion. You will not receive credit for this course if you miss more than 3 classes, unless arranged well in advance at my discretion. Showing up late for class will result in a reduction of class participation points at my discretion. I think you will find class discussion will be the most valuable and interesting part of this course, so please be on time. This policy was created to ensure a fair educational setting for all students that encourages timely completion of assignments and less untimely distractions for me as an instructor.

Academic Honesty Policy:

I expect that no cheating will take place in any aspect of this course. You are expected and required to report any cheating or misrepresentation that you witness during your time participating in this course. I also expect that you will NOT share your completed study guides with new students to my class.

In order to achieve a high level of learning and trust, I expect all students to strictly adhere to the CCV Academic Honesty Policy. Please click on this link and review carefully. More specifically for this course, I would encourage helping each other with study guides and labs, however, quizzes must be taken without help from others.

SYLLABUS: Fall 2024

BIO-2011 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

READ CHAPTER 1 PRIOR TO OUR FIRST CLASS

Week 1: Chapter 1(A) Intro to A&P/Homeostasis

Week 2: Chapter 1(B) Intro to A&P/Anatomic Terms

Week 3: Chapter 2 Chemical level of Organization

Week 4: Chapter 3 Cellular level of Organization

Week 5: Chapter 4 Tissue level of Organization

Week 6: Chapter 5 Integumentary (Skin) System

Week 7: Chapter 6 Osseous (Bone) Tissue

Week 8: Chapter 7 Axial Skeleton

Week 9: Chapter 8 Appendicular Skeleton

Week 10: Chapter 9 Joints

Week 11: Chapter 10 Muscle Tissue

Week 12: Chapter 11 Muscular System

Week 13: Chapter 12 Neural Tissue

Week 14: Chapter 13 Spinal Cord

Week 15: Chapter 14 Brain and Cranial Nerves

***Read Ch-15 and prepare study guide Ch-15 for the first class next semester***

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity