Not intended for allied health or science majors.

TEXTBOOK:   Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, current edition, Elaine Marieb

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Other Resources : College Library for computer use and ALC for models and slides

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this course is to facilitate the understanding of the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology for non-science majors.  The main focus will be on fundamental information concerning the human body, with emphasis on scientific technology and terminology as used in biomedical applications.  The laboratory will emphasize learning body structures and functions through examination of models, graphic representations, and charts, use of microscopes, and dissection of selected animal organs. 

Course activities and knowledge objectives address increasing each student's competency in reading, writing, critical thinking, and analysis.  Experiential learning activities are utilized as a means of instruction in laboratory components of courses and through research, class projects, and skill building exercises with problem analysis. 

The SCANS skill building philosophy of establishing a foundation of basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities are addressed, as reported above, in each course.  The mastery of five identified competencies:  resource identification, interpersonal skills, information acquisition and use, systems understanding and use, and knowledge of current technology are necessary to complete course requirements.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Four (4) lecture exams will be scheduled covering the text and lecture topics.  The instructor may choose to give an optional lecture quizzes and / or an optional comprehensive final exam to take the place of the lowest lecture exam grade.  The laboratory section grade will be integrated with the lecture grade to produce the overall course grade at the end of the semester.

METHOD OF PRESENTATION:

Due to the nature of this course, the students should be self motivated and highly organized to complete the course requirements for lecture and lab.  On line courses are much like self study courses and science courses require daily, dedicated study and application.

 A textbook is required for lecture study and the laboratory will have on line exercises as well as using the lecture textbook, so that lecture and lab concepts can be tied together.

 Participation in discussions will be required as part of the lecture grade.

Films, slides, models, additional textbooks are available for use in the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) at the Spring Creek Campus and Central Park Campus libraries.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Overall course grade:     

Lecture section 65 % and Lab section 35 %

Lecture: 4 major exams -- averaged to produce majority of the lecture section grade

and lecture quizzes as determined by the instructor -- up to 15%       

Participation as determined by the instructor

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

On Line Lecture work is mandatory for all students and involves checking the course calendar for daily assignments.  Individual conflicts with this policy are to be discussed with the instructor.  The instructor has the option of giving quizzes (announced or unannounced) in the lecture section as deemed necessary to ensure attendance and preparation of the students.  If quizzes are given, they may count up to 15% of the lecture grade, with exam grades correspondingly reduced in value.

IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTIES:

First see or call your instructor.  If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact the divisional secretary at your campus.  The Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences office phone numbers are 972-548-6880 at Central Park Campus, 972-881-5880 at Spring Creek Campus, and 972-377-1580 at Preston Ridge Campus. 

The Dean of the division is Dr. Cameron Neal.   His office is located in F135 at the Spring Creek Campus. 

We will all be happy to assist you.

AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities.  This college will adhere to all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity.  It is the student's responsibility to contact the ACCESS office (G-200) or 972-881-5898 (TTY-972-881-5950) in a timely manner if he/she desires to arrange for accommodations.

ACADEMIC ETHICS :

The college may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of material's as one's own work that is not one's own.
Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and/or falsifying academic records.

Cheatiing is willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitily obtaining examination questions in advance, using someone else's work for assignments as if it were one's own, copying computer disks or files, and any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.

Plagiarism is the use of the author's words or ideas as if they were one's own without giving credit to the source, including but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.

Contact Barbara Money, Dean of Students, at 972.881.5771 for the student disciplinary process and procedures or consult the CCCCD Student handbook.

NOTE:  Students are required to frequently check current semester on line calendar for quiz dates, exam dates, holidays, and last day to drop. 

Students will be held responsible for these dates and any additional information in the addendum or posted during the semester.

For specific information regarding this course, please see the instructor's addendum.

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