Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

1 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Syllabus Spring Semester 2019 Course : BIO 220 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 Credits) Course Days/Times : MWF (lecture): 8am-8:50am; Thursday (lab): 10am-11:50am Prerequisites : None Instructor : Taija Hahka Office : NSC 113 Office Hours : MWF: 9am-9:50am & 3pm-3:45pm Office Phone Number : 701-228-5472 Email : taija.hahka@ndus.edu Course Description : The second semester of a two-semester sequences study of the fundamental topics in anatomy and physiology and will cover an introduction of the human body, its gross and microscopic anatomy, biological chemistry and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous stems and their physiology. Course Objectives : Demonstrate an understanding and proficiency with the following concepts: 1. The human body’s gross, microscopic anatomy, and biochemistry of: a. The human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. General Education Goals/ Objectives :  Goal 1: Facilitate student learning about human anatomy and physiology giving students a understanding of the complexities of the human organ systems and to promote life sciences in a professional and academic/medical environment.  Goal 2: To learn/retain information essential to the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.  Goal 3: Practice safe laboratory techniques. Relationship to Campus Theme :  Incorporating the latest diagnostic procedures, treatments, and other technologies that are used to identify and treat human diseases and disorders. Textbook(s) :  Anatomy and Physiology, Patton and Thibodeau, 9th Edition or 10 th Edition Course Requirements :  4 Hour Exams (100 pts. each) 400 pts.  1 Final Exam 100 pts.  Blackboard quizzes (5-10 pts. each) 100 pts.  Lab write-ups/ assignments (5-10 pts. each) 100 pts.  4 In-lab quizzes (25 points each) 100 pts.  1 Final Lab Exam 50 pts.  Attendance and participation 50 pts. ______ Total: 900 pts Classroom Policies :  Participation and attendance are required in class. o Participation is defined as : the act of taking part in an event or activity.  Attendance is taken during all lectures and labs. All requests for absences need to be discussed with the instructor immediately before lecture or lab. Absences need to be reported to me immediately, so we can make advanced arrangements. o Absences in lecture : You are allowed three unexcused absences before your grade will be affected. After those 3 unexcused absences, each day after will be 5 points off your attendance grade of 50 points. For example, if you receive 3 unexcused absences then you will get a 50/50 for attendance. If you receive 4 unexcused absences, then you will receive a 45/50 points. If you receive 5 unexcused absences, then you will receive a 40/50 points and so on and so forth. A = 100-90% B = 89-80% C = 79-70% D = 69-60% F = below 60%