1. Fundaments of Anatomy and Physiology
Welcome
BIOLOGY 2401
Fundaments of Anatomy and Physiology
Fall, 2014
Mrs. Willie Grant, Instructor
(210)

2. © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.

3. MASTERING A&P
Mastering A&P is Pearson’s online tutorial and homework program that accompanies your textbook. You may register at: The Course ID for this class is: grant63992

4. Learning Outcomes Subject Matter
The Learning Outcomes for each chapter are important. Students should review these before and after reading the chapters to evaluate their own understanding. Students should accomplish the Learning Outcomes. Anatomy and Physiology I is designed to instruct students in the study and functions of the human body. Topics to be covered include: Anatomical terms Cell structure and function The different types of tissues The Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular , Nervous and Endocrine systems

5. Methods of Measurement
The mastery of the subject will be measured by the average of
Lecture exam: 50%
Lab exams: %
MasteringA&P Assignments: 10%
Comprehensive Final Examination: 15%

6. Tentative Lecture Exam Schedule
Exam Material Covered Tentative Exam Date
1 Chapters 1 and 2 September 20, 2014
2 Chapters 3, 4, 5 October 4, 2014
3 Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 October 18, 2014
4 Chapters 10 and 11 November 1, 2014
Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 November 22, 2014
FINAL Chapters December 13, 2013
Note: All exams this semester will be online through MasteringA&P. Exam 1 will be a Take Home Exam. There will be NO make-up lecture exams and one Lecture Exam grade will be dropped.
FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F

7. Laboratory Exam Schedule
EXAM Material Covered Exam Date
Chapters 1-7 (Lab Notes) September 20, 2014
Skeletal System October 11, 2014
Muscular System November 1, 2014
Nervous System November 22, 2014
Special Senses and
Endocrine System December 6, 2014
One Laboratory Exam make-up will be allowed with instructor permission. NO Laboratory Exam scores will be dropped.
FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F

8. About the Exams
You will be allowed only ONE make-up exam for the laboratory exams. This make-up must be approved by instructor and scheduled to be taken before the next laboratory exam. Failure to make-up the exam will result in a zero being given for that exam.

9. Attendance
Attendance is important. You must attend both the lectures and labs. You will be allowed a total of four (4) lecture/lab combination absences during the semester before you are dropped. If you do not attend on the first day of class (this Saturday class), you will be dropped. If you stop attending class, you should contact the instructor and college registrar to officially withdraw from class. Be mindful of the rules covering the number of drops you are allowed. The last day to withdraw this semester is: November 14, 2014.

10. Additional Class Instructions
ACCESS TO MASTERING A&P: Register with Mastering A&P the Pearson website for students using the 10th edition of Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. Our Course is Biol The access code for this course is grant There is a variety of MasteringA&P assignments designed to help you study effectively. After you register and have access, go through the tutorial, then begin completing the assignments by their due dates.

11. Additional Class Instructions
Biol 2401
The course can be found online at:
All of the assignments and information pertaining to the class as well as all of the work for each class meeting can be found here.

12. Additional Class Instructions
DVDs: DVDs for Biol 2401 lab are available to view in the St. Philip’s library and they are available for purchase in the Bursar’s Office at the cost of $15.00 ($25.00 for Biol 2402 also). DVDs may be picked up in the Byrd Sanctuary (tutoring lab). Check for operation hours.
LECTURE NOTES and LAB NOTES: Lecture Notes and Lab Notes are available online:
BYRD SANCTUARY (Tutoring Lab): The Byrd Sanctuary is available for additional tutoring and study. You may review the models and get one-on-one instruction. Check for the operation hours.

13. COLLEGE POLICIES: (added by individual college)
A. All of the Alamo Colleges are tobacco free.
B. Alamo Colleges DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
Emergency Phone (210)
General Phone (210)
Weather Phone (210) (For information on college closures)

14. Special Accommodations
ADA Statement for Students Requiring SpecialAccommodations In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to self-identify with the campus Disability Resource Center. Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive a Letter of Accommodation from the Disability Resource Center office. Instructors are required to follow only those accommodations and/or services outlined in the Letter of Accommodation. For further information, please contact the St. Philip’s College Disability Resource Center at (210) or visit the office located in the Sutton Learning Center, Rm. 103B. If you have specific needs, please discuss them privately with your instructor.

15. Helpful Hints
Work to complete all assignments and exams ON TIME. Do not procrastinate Work out a good study schedule for lecture and lab. Do not mismanage your time. Work for a good understanding of the material that is being covered. Do not fail to ask questions or get help. Work to make your completed work as thorough and well done as possible. Do not fail to comply with the rules of good grammar and the requirements set up in the assignments as you complete your assignments.

16. Welcome
I am not on campus during the week, but you may contact me by at: Leave a message for me at: (210) Please let me know as soon as possible when you have any type of problem. If If I do not know the answer, I will try to find someone who does. Have a GREAT semester and learn something about anatomy and physiology as well as about yourself. It will be fun.