Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

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Course Prefix/Number/Title: BIOL 220 - Anatomy and Physiology I-Online
Number of Credits: 4 semester credits
Course Description: A study of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human
body. This course consists of one discussion, one two-hour lab/assignment, and one quiz each
week.
Pre-/Co-requisites: BIOL 150 or instructor approval
Instructor: Andrea Simmons
Office: N/A
Office Hours: N/A
Phone: (209)404-7448
Email:
Lecture Schedule: Online
Lab Schedule: Online
Textbook: Anatomy and Physiology, Patton and Thibodeau, 9th Edition
Lab Manual: Hands on Labs- student ordered through
Course Requirements: Grading is based on a standard college curve, where students earn a
grade based upon the percent of total possible points they obtain. Although subject to slight
modification based on the discretion of the instructor, the lecture component of this course will
consists of 1000 points (15 quizzes worth 5-10 points each, 1 mid-term, and 1 final exam worth
80 points each). Laboratory points are worth approximately 330 points, assignments 130 points,
and discussions 240 points to obtain the total points possible for the course (approximately
1000). Quizzes may not be made up, but students will be able to drop their two lowest scores of
the 15 quizzes given during the semester. There is a one week grace period to make up any
missed exam or assignment with a 10 point deduction for each day it is late. Any missed
exam/work not made up within the allotted time will be given a zero. It is the responsibility of
the student to schedule make-up work within an acceptable period of time due to extenuating
circumstances. 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