A little Help Please
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cornerofmadnessAnyone want to look and see if this syllabus makes sense in any real sense of the word (no, the test times aren't on here yet since I can't find a calender. I suck). Thanks. I think some of my policies might get me labeled the bitch of biology
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
COURSE SYLLABUS
BIOLOGY 44304
Human Physiology
Instructor: Dr. Dana Evans
Office: MZ208
Office Hours - As posted on the door
Phone &
Voice Mail:
E-mail:
Course Discipline: Biology
NUMBER: 44304
TITLE: Human Physiology
CREDIT HOURS: 3 (3 hours lecture)
PREREQUISITE: BIO 10505, and BIO 11505 or BIO 20404/30404 and CHM 10404 or equivalent
Course Description: This course is a study of the physiology of humans with special emphasis on selected organ systems and physiological mechanisms. Three hours of lecture.
Course Objectives: 1) To introduce the study of physiology of the human body.
2) To study the physiology of various organs and organ systems.
3) To examine normal physiological process including control mechanisms
and homeostasis.
Attendance/Classroom Behavior: Students are expected to be present for each class meeting and are responsible for all material covered. Absence from class can seriously affect student performance. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.
The Student Handbook policies will be adhered to in order to assure a positive learning environment. Disruptive behavior will result in the student being asked to leave for the day.
Class Participation: Due to the use of student-driven in-class activities, participation is strongly suggested. Activities will include take home assignments and any in-class learning activities that could include but aren’t limited to learning games, brainstorming, multimedia presentations
Vocabulary: As in any subject, there is a specific vocabulary that is used. A list of vocabulary terms for each section is provided on webct. It is the students’ responsibility to be familiar with these terms. Quizzes may be given on these terms throughout the semester.
Evaluation: The final grade will be determined from scores on exams and other assignments. Quizzes on general vocabulary may be given. A one to two page discussion on a physiology topic will be turned in on () and weighted as a quiz. A typical percentage grade scale will be used (90-100% = A, 80—89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69%=D, 59 or below = F). No extra credit will be given.
Exams and Quizzes: Testing will be based on the core material as laid out in the outline. Students are responsible for the textbook reading, classroom lecture and any outside readings assigned, as all are testable materials. Because of the interlocking nature of physiology, there will be some cumulative effect on the tests (i.e. something learned for endocrine may crop back up in digestion). The exams will include multiple choice, matching and essay. Exams are on the current subject, but previous material may be included. Students are expected to take all exams at their regularly scheduled time. There will be a Midterm and Final. If one exam is missed, there will be a comprehensive make-up exam at the end of the semester during the final exam time period. If more than one exam is missed, the grade on additional missed exams will be zero.
There may be vocabulary quizzes at the instructor’s discretion (and will be announced). A missed quiz cannot be made up.
The exam schedule is posted on this syllabus. Any changes in timing will be announced. Each exam may contain questions on old material.
Extraordinary circumstances – The determination is at the discretion of the instructor. If the student knows s/he will be absent for that exam, the exam can be given a day earlier or else made up as noted above, at the end of the year as a comprehensive exam. In case of illness or emergency the day of the exam, the only make-up option will be the comprehensive exam. Anyone not taking the comprehensive exam at the end will receive a zero for the missed exam.
The Written Discussion - While this is a science class and not an English one, a certain level of writing skills are needed. Nurses are required to write daily notes and planners. Biology majors will be expected to be able to write scientific papers. This discussion will only be one to two pages on one specific area of physiology (or corresponding pathology such as diabetes) based on articles/websites listed by the instructor or found by the student and approved by the instructor. Students will have a choice of their subject and must be requested by mid-term.
Withdrawal: Please review the college policy for withdrawing from a class.
Academic Dishonesty – Please review the college code of conduct. Students caught being dishonest or assisting another student in doing so are subject to penalties determined by the instructor, including but not limited to:
Reduction in grade on the assignment or examination on which dishonesty occurred
Failure on the assignment or examination on which dishonesty occurred
Assignment of an F in the course
The use of cell phones and PDA’s is strictly prohibited during testing. Anyone with such
a device in use during an exam will be asked to leave.
OFFICE HOURS POLICY: I have an open door policy for my office so if you have a question/concern that you feel requires additional privacy please tell me so I can ask anyone else in the office to please step out. I’ll be in my office at the posted hours and by appointment if necessary.
E-MAIL/VOICE MAIL POLICY: I check my email and answering machine daily (during the week). I will attempt to respond to any email as soon as possible. This may take a day or two so please be patient.
Cell Phone/Beeper Policy – All cell phones and beepers need to be turned off or set on vibrate during class. The first transgression will be noted. If you violate the policy a second time, you will be asked to leave and the rest of the class will have a pop quiz. If for some reason you must have the cell phone on (i.e. you’re on call) please speak to me before class so I’m aware of it.
Student Responsibility and Student Success: This course is designed as content specific for nursing students and biology majors. This means that the course is deigned to provide students with an opportunity to gain background knowledge to succeed in their chosen career field. What you get out of the course depends on what you put into it.
Ways to succeed in the course:
- Persistence. Most of the material is not very difficult but there is a large amount of material. Keeping at it will keep you on top of it
- Keep on top of things (don’t procrastinate too much, there’s too much material here)
- Come prepared and participate. Don’t be a sponge.
- Keep up on terms. Be able to explain the term rather than simply recognize it. - Remember you’re learning a new language!
- There’s a lot of material to cover so help yourself and your classmates by maintaining a good learning environment in class
- If you find yourself falling behind, there is help at the Learning Resource Center, just ask me and I can put you in touch with a tutor.
Textbook: Human Physiology by Start I. Fox.
ADA Policy
(Approved by Academic Affairs Committee June 3, 1998) If a student wishes to be identifies as having a physical, mental or learning disability that may require accommodation, he/she must register with the Office of Accessibility, located in the Department of Health Services, prior to the end of the first week of classes for each semester. These registered students must identify them selves to their instructors and provide them with a copy of a letter from the Accessibility Office that identifies appropriate accommodations at the first class meeting and no later than the end of the first week of class for each semester.
Course Schedule
Topics Reading
Introduction to Human Physiology 1
Chemistry – Review as Needed 2
Cell Structure – Review as Needed 3
Enzymes – Review as Needed 4
Membrane Transport and Membrane Potentials 6
Exam 1
Overview of the Nervous System 8
Physiology of the Nervous System 7
Autonomic Nervous System 9
Endocrine System (barring reproductive hormones ) 11
Exam 2
Heart and Circulatory System 13, 14
Respiratory System 16
Renal Physiology 17
Exam 3
Digestive System 18
Regulation of Metabolism 19
Reproductive Physiology (including reproductive hormones) 20
Exam 4
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
COURSE SYLLABUS
BIOLOGY 44304
Human Physiology
Instructor: Dr. Dana Evans
Office: MZ208
Office Hours - As posted on the door
Phone &
Voice Mail:
E-mail:
Course Discipline: Biology
NUMBER: 44304
TITLE: Human Physiology
CREDIT HOURS: 3 (3 hours lecture)
PREREQUISITE: BIO 10505, and BIO 11505 or BIO 20404/30404 and CHM 10404 or equivalent
Course Description: This course is a study of the physiology of humans with special emphasis on selected organ systems and physiological mechanisms. Three hours of lecture.
Course Objectives: 1) To introduce the study of physiology of the human body.
2) To study the physiology of various organs and organ systems.
3) To examine normal physiological process including control mechanisms
and homeostasis.
Attendance/Classroom Behavior: Students are expected to be present for each class meeting and are responsible for all material covered. Absence from class can seriously affect student performance. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.
The Student Handbook policies will be adhered to in order to assure a positive learning environment. Disruptive behavior will result in the student being asked to leave for the day.
Class Participation: Due to the use of student-driven in-class activities, participation is strongly suggested. Activities will include take home assignments and any in-class learning activities that could include but aren’t limited to learning games, brainstorming, multimedia presentations
Vocabulary: As in any subject, there is a specific vocabulary that is used. A list of vocabulary terms for each section is provided on webct. It is the students’ responsibility to be familiar with these terms. Quizzes may be given on these terms throughout the semester.
Evaluation: The final grade will be determined from scores on exams and other assignments. Quizzes on general vocabulary may be given. A one to two page discussion on a physiology topic will be turned in on () and weighted as a quiz. A typical percentage grade scale will be used (90-100% = A, 80—89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69%=D, 59 or below = F). No extra credit will be given.
Exams and Quizzes: Testing will be based on the core material as laid out in the outline. Students are responsible for the textbook reading, classroom lecture and any outside readings assigned, as all are testable materials. Because of the interlocking nature of physiology, there will be some cumulative effect on the tests (i.e. something learned for endocrine may crop back up in digestion). The exams will include multiple choice, matching and essay. Exams are on the current subject, but previous material may be included. Students are expected to take all exams at their regularly scheduled time. There will be a Midterm and Final. If one exam is missed, there will be a comprehensive make-up exam at the end of the semester during the final exam time period. If more than one exam is missed, the grade on additional missed exams will be zero.
There may be vocabulary quizzes at the instructor’s discretion (and will be announced). A missed quiz cannot be made up.
The exam schedule is posted on this syllabus. Any changes in timing will be announced. Each exam may contain questions on old material.
Extraordinary circumstances – The determination is at the discretion of the instructor. If the student knows s/he will be absent for that exam, the exam can be given a day earlier or else made up as noted above, at the end of the year as a comprehensive exam. In case of illness or emergency the day of the exam, the only make-up option will be the comprehensive exam. Anyone not taking the comprehensive exam at the end will receive a zero for the missed exam.
The Written Discussion - While this is a science class and not an English one, a certain level of writing skills are needed. Nurses are required to write daily notes and planners. Biology majors will be expected to be able to write scientific papers. This discussion will only be one to two pages on one specific area of physiology (or corresponding pathology such as diabetes) based on articles/websites listed by the instructor or found by the student and approved by the instructor. Students will have a choice of their subject and must be requested by mid-term.
Withdrawal: Please review the college policy for withdrawing from a class.
Academic Dishonesty – Please review the college code of conduct. Students caught being dishonest or assisting another student in doing so are subject to penalties determined by the instructor, including but not limited to:
Reduction in grade on the assignment or examination on which dishonesty occurred
Failure on the assignment or examination on which dishonesty occurred
Assignment of an F in the course
The use of cell phones and PDA’s is strictly prohibited during testing. Anyone with such
a device in use during an exam will be asked to leave.
OFFICE HOURS POLICY: I have an open door policy for my office so if you have a question/concern that you feel requires additional privacy please tell me so I can ask anyone else in the office to please step out. I’ll be in my office at the posted hours and by appointment if necessary.
E-MAIL/VOICE MAIL POLICY: I check my email and answering machine daily (during the week). I will attempt to respond to any email as soon as possible. This may take a day or two so please be patient.
Cell Phone/Beeper Policy – All cell phones and beepers need to be turned off or set on vibrate during class. The first transgression will be noted. If you violate the policy a second time, you will be asked to leave and the rest of the class will have a pop quiz. If for some reason you must have the cell phone on (i.e. you’re on call) please speak to me before class so I’m aware of it.
Student Responsibility and Student Success: This course is designed as content specific for nursing students and biology majors. This means that the course is deigned to provide students with an opportunity to gain background knowledge to succeed in their chosen career field. What you get out of the course depends on what you put into it.
Ways to succeed in the course:
- Persistence. Most of the material is not very difficult but there is a large amount of material. Keeping at it will keep you on top of it
- Keep on top of things (don’t procrastinate too much, there’s too much material here)
- Come prepared and participate. Don’t be a sponge.
- Keep up on terms. Be able to explain the term rather than simply recognize it. - Remember you’re learning a new language!
- There’s a lot of material to cover so help yourself and your classmates by maintaining a good learning environment in class
- If you find yourself falling behind, there is help at the Learning Resource Center, just ask me and I can put you in touch with a tutor.
Textbook: Human Physiology by Start I. Fox.
ADA Policy
(Approved by Academic Affairs Committee June 3, 1998) If a student wishes to be identifies as having a physical, mental or learning disability that may require accommodation, he/she must register with the Office of Accessibility, located in the Department of Health Services, prior to the end of the first week of classes for each semester. These registered students must identify them selves to their instructors and provide them with a copy of a letter from the Accessibility Office that identifies appropriate accommodations at the first class meeting and no later than the end of the first week of class for each semester.
Course Schedule
Topics Reading
Introduction to Human Physiology 1
Chemistry – Review as Needed 2
Cell Structure – Review as Needed 3
Enzymes – Review as Needed 4
Membrane Transport and Membrane Potentials 6
Exam 1
Overview of the Nervous System 8
Physiology of the Nervous System 7
Autonomic Nervous System 9
Endocrine System (barring reproductive hormones ) 11
Exam 2
Heart and Circulatory System 13, 14
Respiratory System 16
Renal Physiology 17
Exam 3
Digestive System 18
Regulation of Metabolism 19
Reproductive Physiology (including reproductive hormones) 20
Exam 4
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Date: 2005-08-19 02:51 am (UTC)Though, you might want to spell out the attendance more. Save arguments...
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Date: 2005-08-19 03:01 am (UTC)Although, the policy of one person doesn't turn off their cell phone and the entire class has to take a pop quiz? Ouch! I get the methodology behind it, though-if everyone else fears reprisal, they'll regulate it better than you ever could. LOL
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Date: 2005-08-19 03:24 am (UTC)That is the thought behind it. A few other professors do it that way though by monday I may just settle for ejecting the student
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Date: 2005-08-19 03:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-19 03:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-19 03:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-19 03:57 am (UTC)One question: is the author of the text really named Start I. Fox?
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Date: 2005-08-19 04:03 am (UTC)See I'm not inventing the grading scales. I have to talk to my fellow profs tomorrow to figure out how they're going to be weighted and what to do with those damn quizzes. I might pull them off too...then have 4 quizzes worth 25%
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Date: 2005-08-19 04:33 am (UTC)I'm at kirbydiaz@gmail.com. I'll send it right out.
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Date: 2005-08-19 04:37 am (UTC)*sigh*
Well I'm trying to take Exercise Phys next year..I'll be sure to call upon you for help *G*
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Date: 2005-08-19 09:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-19 09:38 pm (UTC)