

Course Requirements
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Although subject to slight modification based on the discretion of the instructor, the lecture
component of this course will consists of approximately 600 points (14 lab reports worth 5 points
each, 4 lab quizzes worth 20 points each). The laboratory component of this course consists of
200 points (14 lab reports @ 10 points each and four lab exams @ 15 points each. There is a one
week grace period to make-up any missed quiz, exam or assignment. Any missed exam/work
not made up within the allotted time will be given a zero. Makeup exams may be of an essay
nature and are usually considered more difficult. Grading is based on a standard college curve,
where students earn a grade based upon the percent of total possible points they obtain. Final
letter grades are assigned based on the following criteria:
A = 89.5-100% of the total points
B = 79.5 - <89.5% of the total points
C = 69.5 - <79.5% of the total points
D = 59.5 - <69.5% of the total points
F =
<59.5% of the total points
Course Outline
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TOPIC
READING
Organization of the Body
Chpt. 1
Chemistry
Chpt. 2
Cell Structure
Chpt. 3
Cell Function
Chpt. 3
Tissues
Chpt. 4
Integumentary System
Chpt. 5
Skeletal System
Chpt. 6
Muscular System
Chpt. 7
Nervous System
Chpt. 8
Senses
Chpt. 9
Endocrine System
Chpt. 10
Blood
Chpt. 11
Cardiovascular System
Chpt. 12
Lymphatic System
Chpt. 13
Respiratory System
Chpt. 14
Digestive System
Chpt. 15
Nutrition
Chpt. 15
Urinary System
Chpt. 16
Reproductive System
Chpt. 17
Development and Birth
Chpt. 18
Genetics
Chpt. 19