Tamatha Barbeau, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology Coordinator: Veterinary Studies Program Coordinator: Program for Undergraduate Research (PURE)

Instructor: Tamatha Barbeau, Ph.D. Office: McNair Science Building (MSB) 301 I Phone: 661-4651 E-mail: Web: http://people.fmarion.edu/tbarbeau/ Office Hours:by appointment Lecture: Tue/Thur 10:00-11:50am Labs: Mon, Tue, Wed 1:00-4:00pm

Lecture Textbook: Human Anatomy, 3e by McKinley and O'Loughlin ISBN 0077625943 DIRECT LINK FOR PURCHASING BOOK FROM MCGRAW-HILL: http://www.mhprofessional.com/mhhe_product.php?isbn=0077625943&cat=108 This textbook has been CUSTOMIZED. This means that as an instructor I have customized the textbook to contain only the chapters that we will be covering in my course. Some (approximately 4) chapters that come with the regular textbook have been omitted from this custom published book. Textbook Companion Website (Supplemental, but NOT required) http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/classware/infoCenter.do?isbn=0072965495

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course we will investigate basic human anatomy covering aspects of the 11 major organ systems. This course is appropriate for students in medical technology, pre-nursing, pre-medicine, and related allied health programs. The course is taught in the systemic method meaning that each of the 11 major organ systems is covered one at a time. The course involves A LOT of memorization so be prepared to study! You should spend about 1-3 hours outside of lecture studying for each hour in lecture that material is covered. Keep up with your reading of the textbook and review of lecture notes frequently.

CONDUCT OF THE COURSE: This course will consist of two 75-minute lectures per week and one 3-hour lab. Be prepared for in-class discussions and laboratory activities by reading the assigned material prior to class. Students will be evaluated by their performance on lecture exams and quizzes, and on laboratory work and practicals. There are 4 exams in the semester, which are based on material covered in each quarter of the course; thus, exams are not comprehensive. Attendance of both the lecture and the laboratories is mandatory. Notification of the instructor prior to an absence is strongly recommended, and absences are excused only for valid reasons (e.g. medical or legal reasons, or emergencies).

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. recognize and describe the anatomical systems within the body;
2. outline the different organizational levels from the cell, the tissue, the organ, and the organ system.
3. perform anatomical exams, animal dissection, and describe and record your findings;
4. work collaboratively as well as independently.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE: In this course performance is assessed based on percentage of total possible points as shown below. The lab is worth 25% of the course. There are no extra credit assignments in this course, so every quiz, exam, and practical counts!

LECTURE EXAMS: There are 4 exams during the semester, based on material from each quarter of the course, and they consist of mostly multiply choice with some short answer questions. Attendance at exams is mandatory. Make-up exams will be given only to students with documented excuses for an absence, and make-up exams will include fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. If you miss an exam you must provide me with an official excuse and take a make-up exam within 2 days. Failure to do so results in a zero for that exam. There will be no exceptions to this rule. The final exam time and location is given by the Course Schedule. You must take your final exam when it is scheduled, and there will be no exceptions and no makeup final exam unless you have a verifiable emergency. If you have multiple exams on that day (2 or even 3 exams) you simply must budget your time wisely and start studying well ahead of schedule.

LECTURE QUIZZES : There are 3 lecture quizzes during the semester consisting of 20 questions given during the first 15 min of lecture. Quizzes contain multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and matching questions. If you come late to lecture on these days you do not take the quiz. If you miss a quiz, or arrive late on the day of a quiz, you must provide an official excuse and make-up the quiz within 2 days or else you receive a zero. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

ATTENDENCE:
There are no points given for attendance but attendance is recorded throughout the semester. If you arrive to class late you will not be allowed to sign the attendance roll. Students that attend lecture regularly tend to do better in the course. I often present material during lecture that is not found in the textbook.

LECTURE SCHEDULE: The following is a tentative lecture schedule of the subject material, exam, and quiz dates for Summer II.