Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: BIOL 115 – Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology Number of Credits: 4 semester hours Course Description: One semester course that integrates the structure and function of the human body. Course includes lab. 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 & 1-2:00pm Phone number: 228-5471 Email : angela.bartholomay@dakotacollege.edu Lecture Schedule: 2:00-2:50pm MWF in Th 2211 Lab Schedule: Bottineau T 2:00-4:00pm NSC 128; 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 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%