Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Exams: There will be five regular exams. Exams may contain short answer, multiple choice, Completion and problems. There will be no make-ups for exams or quizzes! Homework: Throughout the semester problems will be assigned in order for you to better understand the concepts and math involved. This homework will not be graded, however you will be able to use these assignments on quizzes. The problems assigned will be similar to those which will be on the exams. We will discuss the problems in class or you can see one of the chemistry tutors or myself for help. Quizzes: will be used to check for understanding. Make-up quizzes are not allowed. Laboratory: The laboratory portion of the course provides an opportunity to integrate lecture concepts with observable activities and is critical to understanding chemical concepts. Safety goggles are available for purchase in the bookstore. Attendance in lab is mandatory and the instructor must validate that you actually assisted in the collection of data. Borrowed results are not acceptable and all parties involved will receive a grade deduction. Lab reports are due at the beginning of the next lab class. Late lab reports will not be accepted. Failure to wear safety goggles, not following instructions or using unsafe procedures is unacceptable and may result in your dismissal from further labs. Early Warn Attendance Policy will be followed Tentative Course Outline: Reading Week 1 Introduction & Organization of the Body Chapter #1 & 2 Week 2 Chemistry Chapter #2 Week 3 Cell Structure & Function Chapter #3 Exam #1- Chapters #1-3 Week 4 Tissues & Integumentary system Chapter #4 & 5 Week 5 Skeletal system Chapter #6 Week 6 Muscular system Chapter #7 Exam #2- Chapters #4-6 Week 7 Nervous & sensory systems Chapter #8 & 9 Week 8 Endocrine system Chapter #10 Week 9 Blood Chapter #11 Exam #3 Chapters #7-11 Week 10 Circulatory System Chapter #12 Week 11 Lymphatic System Chapter #13 Week 12 Respiratory & digestive system Chapter #14 &15 Week 13 Nutrition Exam #4 -Chapter #12-15 Week 14 Urinary System Chapter #16 Week 15 Reproductive System Chapter #17 Week 16 Development & Birth Chapter #18 &19 12/5/18 Final Review 12/7/18 Final Exam