Course Management Reminders for Biology 260 A web assisted course

Student Learning Outcomes Describe the interactive functions of key homeostatic mechanisms. Describe cellular activity using chemical and physical principles. Relate cellular activity to the functioning of specific body tissues and organs. Distinguish between normal physiological changes and common pathological changes in the human body. Use quantitative information to evaluate and understand physiological processes.

Textbook Text: *Marieb, Elaine N. Human Anatomy and Physiology, Benjamin Cummings, +9thEdition Electronic version, 10 th version is available at the bookstore Mastering Code. A must. There will be online activities using Mastering A & P

Mastering Code for Spring 2016 Course ID: BIOLOGY260SPRING16 (note: this id is all in uppercase and the code is used for enrollment) Your Course Title: Biology260Spring16

Lab Material Lab Manual: Custom Physiology Lab Manual for Biology 260 College of San Mateo with excerpts from Marieb’s Lab Manual Also available electronically in noncustom format. A high priority purchase

Delivery Methods for 260 A web assisted course F2F=“face to face”: lectures, reviews, wet labs, discussions, midterms Online activities: quizzes on Mastering A & P, computer lab simulations (Physio Ex v.9 with post lab quizzes), and Online tutorials (Interactive Physiology with online quizzes)

What is “Mastering A & P” In this course you will be using MasteringA&P ®, an online tutorial and homework program that accompanies your textbook. Mastering includes electronic versions of your textbook and the mentioned ancillaries.

Mastering A & P You will need a student access code (Comes in the Student Access Code Card/Kit that has been packaged with your new textbook or is available separately in our school’s bookstore. Otherwise, you can purchase access online at

Online Ancillaries Interactive Physiology animations and tutorials - packaged with the text or available on Mastering You will be assigned a number of tutorials using Interactive physiology (IP)

Computer Lab Simulations PhysioEx Computer Lab Simulations –available on Mastering A & P-Using 9 th edition You will also be assigned a number of lab simulations using PhysioEx. When you complete your simulations there will be post quizzes online and questions may also appear on your midterms.

Overview Face to Face-lecture, wet labs, discussions, presentations, exams. Online-Lab simulations (physioEx), tutorials (Interactive Physiology), quizzes (Mastering), webAccess activities.

Overview

Another important source of class materials is on WebAccess WebAccess will be used daily by your instructors to post assignments, handouts and announcements.

WebAccess You can access WebAccess through the smccd.edu portal You log on WebAccess as you do for Websmart

Links in the SMCCD portal

Student Tutorial When you first log in to WebAccess, you’ll see tutorials listed Click on tutorials. I strongly recommend you look at the Quick Start Guide for students

Additional Recommendations for Success Check WebAccess at least 3 times a week for announcements and assignments. Link to Mastering A & P for additional assignments and activities. (physioEx, Interactive Physiology) Do not fall behind. Keep up your reading and online assignments as requested. Form study groups. Enjoy class activities and be an active participant!