COURSE MATERIALS:

The following course materials are for the first time Bio 141 - 142 students.  Those students who have taken Bio 141 or 142 in spring or summer of 2009 at Woodbridge campus do not need to obtain the following texts.

Textbook  :  Principles of Anatomy and Physiology.  Tortora and Derrickson.  12th Edition. (ISBN:780470279878)
Laboratory Book: Laboratory Manual For Anatomy and Physiology. Allen and Harper. 3rd Edition (ISBN: 780470084700).   Both texts may be purchased at Woodbridge Campus Book Store.
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Biology 141 (Human A & P) is the first course of the Bio 141- 142 course sequence that is designed for students who require 8 credits of a science course with a laboratory and for those students who plan to enter the medical and related fields.
Bio 141 is a 16 weeks course that encompasses the following topics: Human Body Orientation, Basic Chemistry, Basic Biochemistry, Cell Structure, Tissues, Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Blood, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Systems.

EVALUATING YOUR PROGRESS:

1.  LECTURE REQUIREMENTS:   600 points (75% of the grade)
Seven unit tests  (two chapters per test) 100 points each (Grade Scale:  A: 90 & up, B: 80 & up, C: 70 & up, and D: 60 & up).  The tests are given in the classroom and are composed of 50 multiple choice questions. Few bonus questions may be added to each test. YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN SCANTRON SHEETS (# 882). NO SCANTRON NO TEST! The scantrons can be obtained at the library or the campus book store.

NOTE:  A make up for any missed test WILL ONLY BE GIVEN to those students with a VALID EXCUSE, i.e., Doctor's note with the physician's name and phone number.   The make up quiz must be taken within a week of the exam's date.  One lowest lecture grade is dropped at the end of the semester. 

2.  LAB EXAMINATIONS AND REGULATIONS:  200 points.
Five lab practical 50 points per lab practicum (Grade Scale: A: 45 & up, B: 40 & up, C: 35 & up, and D: 30 & up).   All the questions for each lab practical are adopted from the lab manual, the handouts, models, microscope slides and the experiments or lab exercises performed in the lab. Few Bonus questions may be added to each lab practical. ABSOLUTELY NO MAKE-UP IS GIVEN FOR A MISSED LAB PRACTICAL. One lowest lab practical score will be dropped at the end of the term. 

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR LAB COATS, SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES, AND SURGICAL GLOVES DURING THE WET LABS.   For Safety in the laboratory, YOU MUST AVOID WEARING FLIP FLOPS OR OPEN TOED SHOES IN THE LAB.  ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS TO FOLLOW THE RULES IN THE LAB WILL BE ASKED NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LAB ACTIVITY AND IS CONSIDERED ABSENT FOR THAT LAB SESSION.

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO CLEAR AND CLEAN THE LAB BENCH BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE CLASS FOR THE DAY.  FAILURE TO PROPERLY CLEANING THE LAB BENCH 5 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM ALL STUDENTS IN THE GROUP.

3.  *LAB ACTIVITIES:  25 points will be added to the lab scores (OPTIONAL). 

To earn 25 points, the assigned lab activities of the lab manual must be completed during the lab period if time allows.  The unfinished work must be completed at home.   Incomplete work WILL NOT EARN partial points.

4. *Presentation :  Potential 20 Points will be added to the lecture scores (OPTIONAL)

Students may earn up to 20 points by giving a 5-10 minutes presentation of any topic covered in this semester i.e., human anatomical or physiological disorders, issues on human diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, impact of environment, drugs, and nutrition on human health, etc.  You may use the web or other resources to select a subject.  You must submit a written summary of the subject on the day of the presentation and include the sources or the references.  Students need to see me to confirm the desired presentation subject and schedule.  The presentation requirements must be met to earn extra points.

 Plagiarism is not tolerated and therefore no points are given for the presentation.  THE LAST DAY OF PRESENTATION IS On NOV 23/09. 

Plagiarism is not tolerated and therefore no points is given for the presentation.  THE LAST DAY OF PRESENTATION IS On NOV 23/09. 

 CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING YOUR COURSE GRADE:

75% of sum of 6 out of 7 lecture points plus 25% of the sum of 4 out of 5 lab points.

Lecture Exam:        600 x .75 = 450                            A:     445 & up

Lab Exams:            200 x .25 = 50                               B:     400 & up

*Lab Activities:          25                                                 C:     345 & up

*Presentation            20                                                 D:     300 & up

                                                                                          F:    299                                                  

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS:

INCOMPLETE GRADE:

An "I" will be awarded only for extraordinary extenuating circumstances.  Please consult the student handbook for details.

DISABILITY & PREGNANCY: If you have a diagnosed and documented disability, which may cause you to have difficulty with any part of the course, please see me as soon as possible so we can discuss options and make alternate arrangements where necessary.  If you are pregnant, please see me as soon as possible.  I will explain the potential chemical hazards in the lab.

ATTENDANCE:  All students are required to attend both lecture and lab classes.  If you must miss a class you are required to inform me in advance.  Students with perfect attendance and participation in both lecture and lab may earn complementary points (no more than 5 points) at the end of the semester. Late arrivals are excluded from this option.

If you miss a lecture or a lab session, you are responsible to retrieve all the missed information or handouts from your class mates.

BEING ABSENT FOR EACH LAB RESULTS IN LOSS OF  5 POINTS. 
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PUNCTUAL FOR BOTH LECTURE AND LAB CLASSES.  ARRIVING LATE DISRUPTS THE CLASS AND CAUSES LOSS OF TIME.  BEING LATE MORE THAN 3 TIMES FOR  LECTURE AND LAB CLASSES RESULTS IN LOSS OF 5 POINTS.  

The Deadline for Withdrawal Without Grade Penalty or Change to Audit Is NOV 02/09. Failure to withdraw administratively will result in an "F".  

CLASS DISRUPTION: Any disruption of classroom activities including talking, using derogatory words and improper behavior will result in an immediate dismissal from class and loss of 50 points per occurrence.  Three dismissals for any one student will result in an "F" for the class.

CELL PHONE USAGE AND TEXT MESSAGING ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CLASS ROOM.  FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES ACTIVATE THE VIBRATING MODE ON YOUR CELL PHONES.  ALL CELL PHONES MUST BE PUT AWAY IN YOUR BOOK BAGS DURING EXAMINATIONS.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY FORM

The information in this form (click the above link) must be signed, dated, and submitted to the instructor by 9/2/08.  For more information refer to the Student Handbook

HONOR CODE:

This college, this department, and I do not tolerate cheating (copying lab reports, copying answers of a quiz, giving answers to another student, & etc.)  A first offense of cheating will result in an automatic failure (score = 0) for that quiz.  A second cheating offense, will result in an automatic failing grade in the course.