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Human Structure and Function Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title: BIOL 115 – Human Structure and Function
Number of Credits: 4 semester hours
Course Description: An introduction to the study of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of
the human body. This course consists of three one hour lectures and one two hour lab each week.
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to facilitate student learning about human anatomy and
physiology so that students better understand and appreciate the complexities of and interactions
between organ systems in order to promote the advancements of life sciences in society.
Objectives:
1) To learn and retain information essential to a broad knowledge of human anatomy and
Physiology.
2) To understand and utilize the scientific methods of inquiry.
3) To practice sound, safe, and sensible laboratory techniques.
4) To appreciate the historic development of science.
5) To apply scientific information and principles to everyday life.
6) To recognize the interrelationship among the sciences, technology and society.
Instructor: Angie Bartholomay
Office: NSC 111
Office hours: MW 9-10:00am; MWF 1-2:00pm
Phone number: 228-5471
Lecture Schedule: 2:40-3:30pm MWF in Th 2211
Lab Schedule: Bottineau T2:00-4:00pm NSC 120; Minot 4:00-5:50pm Wednesday
Textbooks: Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology, S. Longenbaker, 7
th
Edition
Human Biology Laboratory Manual, 12
th
Edition by Sylvia Mader (Minot)
Student Email Policy
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of
communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by
the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important
information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.
Course Requirements: The lecture component of this course will consist of approximately 700 pts. The
700 points will come from 10-12 quizzes worth 10 points each; 5 exams worth 100 points each and a
final exam for 100 points. The laboratory component of this course consists of 200 points ( 14 lab
reports for 10 points each and four lab exams for 15 points each. Lecture points will comprise 75% of the
final grade while labs comprise 25% of the final grade. There will not be make-up for missed exams
unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Grading scale is as follows:
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89.5%
C= 70-79.5%
D=60-69.5%
F= <59.5%