HUMAN ANATOMY MOORPARK COLLEGE
JACKI HOUGHTON, DC
4.0 UNITS SPRING 2015
Section: M01-004 Phone: 818-397-2506
CRN: 31800
Lecture: M, W 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Room LMC Rm:220
Lab: M, W 12:00 PM – 2:50 PM Room HSC 201
Instructor: Dr Jacki Houghton
Email:
Office Hours: by appointment
Website: http://www.fullfrontalanatomy.com Your class notes and powerpoint presentations as well as useful links will be found on this website. You will also be able to access a gradebook using http://www.engrade.com. I will give you your code at the end of lab 1.
*THIS IS A WEB-ENHANCED CLASS* YOU MUST HAVE A COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS TO RETRIEVE PAPERWORK*
Dean of Biology: KIM HOFFMANS
Department Chair: Norm Marten
Division Office: 805-378-1459
Prerequisite: BIOL M01 or BIOL M02A or equivalent. CAN: BIOL 10. ANAT M01 + PHSO MO1 = CAN BIOL SEQ B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC maximum credit allowed - one course if combined with ANPH M01, M01L.
Last day to add class: / August 29, 2014Last day to drop with a refund: / August 29, 2014
Last day to drop without a "W": / September 5, 2014
Last day to drop with a "W": / November 21, 2014
Course Description:
Examines the anatomy of human organs and organ systems from a structural
perspective that focuses on an understanding of the design of the human body.
In laboratory, students learn to distinguish tissue types through histological
specimens, and study the three-dimensional relationship of body structures
through required non-human mammalian dissection. Demonstrations on
human cadavers will afford students a working knowledge of the gross anatomy
of the human body. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
THIS IS A WEB-ENHANCED CLASS!
Your class documents will be available online and you are responsible for downloading and printing them!
If you absolutely cannot fulfill this requirement, please notify me during the first class.
NOTE* The use of cadavers in the lab is a privilege, not a right. There are very strict rules which have been imposed on the use of the anatomy lab. These rules are strictly enforced to ensure the privilege of the college to continue to use the cadavers at the behest of UCI. NO OPEN TOED (or heeled) SHOES ALLOWED IN LAB! NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN LAB!
If you attempt to enter the lab with open toes shoes, you will be denied. If you are caught using an electronic device in lab, you will be excused with loss of any lab points for that lab! You will sign a contract before using the anatomy lab.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
· Human Anatomy 7th ed., Marieb ISBN 13-9780321822413 **any version of this book may be used if you have a financial issue. $53 ON http://www.valorebooks.com/textbooks/human-anatomy-7th-edition/9780321822413#default=buy&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Froogle&date=07/05/14
· Accompanying Atlas and PAL DVD You may purchase an Atlas and PAL DVD on Amazon (see website)
· Human Anatomy laboratory Manual 6th ed. Marieb 978-0-321-66706-9 Must be new!
· **Optional**The Anatomy Student’s Self-test Coloring Book by Barron’s on Amazon for cheap! ISBN: 10-0-7641-3777-8
· At least 100 pair latex Gloves for working on cats and cadavers per student! THIS IS MANDATORY AND I WILL CHECK!
· Apron or scrub top to protect clothes during dissections *optional
· Single edged razor blades (*see above) One set per group
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Use appropriate anatomical terminology to describe systems, parts, and positions.
2. Relate the structure of the human body to the functioning of the system and classify system parts structurally.
3. Describe how body systems maintain homeostasis in the organism and predict how the system responds to an imbalance to restore homeostasis.
4. Describe membrane structure and function.
5. Describe cell structure.
6. Identify the tissues that comprise the organs of the human body.
7. Describe the major organ systems at the cellular, tissue and organ level.
8. Identify the structural parts of each organ system and relate structure to the functioning of the system.
9. Describe how human systems change over the lifespan of the individual.
10. Describe the development of each system.
11. Describe the relationship between the organ systems and their integration to form a coordinated, functional whole organism.
12. Examine histological preparations and identify tissue types.
13. Demonstrate appropriate dissection techniques and identify anatomical structures in a dissected specimen.
LECTURE AND LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
The best way to approach this class is to “give in” to being there for 4 hours on Monday and Wednesday. Have nothing else on your mind. Study every single day. I will place a video for you on the way that your brain learns. This will really help.
Lecture and labs will utilize many teaching techniques including, lecture, powerpoint demonstrations, handouts, drawings, videos, modeling, debating, case history discussions to convey complex course material in a clear and manageable format, experimenting, discussion and hopefully, guest lecturers.
LABS: Labs will be cat dissection, skeletons, models, human cadaver examination and identification and various other projects to demonstrate anatomical knowledge. I will acquaint you with the material being covered in the lab and we will begin all labs as a class. You will be required to complete the lab assignment with all written results. I encourage all students to help one another to learn the material.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My personal philosophy is to empower you to take charge of what you know. There is basic knowledge which will enable you to “think out” the details. It is my desire to reacquaint you with your “thinking center”. Only by using your thinking capacity will you eventually succeed in life. All of my lessons and exams require you to think about the knowledge obtained and from there, figure out the answer by “thinking”. I may use unconventional techniques on occasion to demonstrate that you actually know more than you are aware of. Confidence and accomplishment are vital to becoming a superior healthcare practitioner and I will work as hard as you will to provide an experience which will provide an atmosphere in which those objectives can be realized.
NOTE: This course is a very challenging class which requires personal virtues which perhaps have not been used before. You will be asked to behave in a professional manner during the class time. The material to be learned is vast and many out of class hours will be required to successfully pass this class. (approximately 2 hours per hour of lecture) Please note that the abilities which are required are the same abilities which you will need when you begin your career as a healthcare practitioner. Use this time to learn how to act to become one of the best. The personal attributes that will be required are: attendance, punctuality, doing your own work, completing tasks on-time, respecting others, working with others, staying in contact with me when going through challenges and being responsible for learning well. I make it my business to keep track of how each student is doing and what, if any, their challenges are.
CHEATING – Please make yourself aware of the College’s policy on cheating in your student handbook and the consequences of such activities. If you cheat on an exam in my class, you will receive a zero on that exam. A second occurrence will result in your dismissal from my class with an F.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COURSE:
GRADING SCALE: Grades will be issued for this course as A,B,C,D,and F. Students with a D or F following the mid-term exam will receive a written notification. This class is NOT graded on a curve and there is NO extra credit! Do your best on the everyday activities and you will do well.
The scale is:
A = 90 - 100% 900 – 1000 = A
B = 80 - 89% 800 – 899 = B
C = 70 – 79% 700 – 799 = C
D = 60 – 69% 600 - 699 = D
F = 0 – 59% < 599 = F
METHOD OF EVALUATION: (may be adjusted!) TOTALS
6 / Lecture Exams / 50 points each / 3006 / Lab Exams / 125 points each / 750
25 / Quizzes / 5 points each / 125
Total / 1000 (includes drops)
Your lowest exam will be dropped so your lowest lecture exam and your lowest lab exam will be dropped. HOWEVER, you MUST take the final exam so you cannot drop that one!
Your exam grades will be available on engrade.com
EXAMS
Lecture exams will be a combination of fill-in, M/C, short answer and essay.
Lab exams will be a combination of identification, short answer and drawings.
Attendance is not required in lecture, however, it is a state mandate that you attend lab. Any student missing 2 labs will be dropped or given an incomplete if available. If you will miss lab, you must email me prior to the beginning of class. If you miss an exam, that will count for the lowest grade. YOU MAY NOT MISS THE FINAL EXAM!
It is your responsibility to drop the class if you don’t intend to continue. Any student remaining on my roster at the end of the term will receive a grade.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
►NO FOOD PERMITTED IN CLASS, NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN LABORATORY **NO EXCEPTIONS**
►ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF. EXCEPTION: ELECTRONIC PACEMAKERS AND INSULIN PUMPS J
►10 MIN BREAK EVERY HOUR
►SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN LAB!
►REPORT ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES TO THE INSTRUCTORS IMMEDIATELY
►LAB MUST BE CLEAN BEFORE ANY STUDENT MAY LEAVE THE LABORATORY.
THE ENTIRE CLASS WILL RECEIVE ZERO POINTS IF THERE IS ANY MESS LEFT IN THE LAB AT THE END OF CLASS!
►CHECK CLEANLINESS OF LAB AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS AND REPORT ANY MESSES
Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact ACCESS as soon as possible to arrange for these accommodations. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required in the form of a "Confidential Memo" before any disability accommodation will be made in this class. The phone number for ACCESS is (805) 378-1461 and their office is located in the building just to the right of the Campus Center. Drop-in hours are available.
ASSISTANCE: Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to use The Learning Center, The Math Center, and the Writing Center services to support their efforts in this class. The Learning Center, Math Center, and Writing Center, located in Library 322, will provide tutorial services and supplemental instruction based on course goals. When using these services, students need to state their instructor’s name for tracking and reporting purposes. Students will also need to provide their student ID numbers when receiving tutorial services. For further information call The Learning Center (805) 378-1556, the Math Center (805) 378-1400 ext 1775 or the Writing Center (805) 378-1400 ext 1696.
OFFICE HOURS: I will be available by appointment only immediately prior to class.
ACCESS CENTER: If you have a hidden or visible disability that may require classroom or test accommodations, please let me know early in the semester so that your learning needs may be met appropriately. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the ACCESS at 3781461 (adjacent to the Campus Center).
This syllabus may be amended at anytime and you will be notified of all changes immediately.
ADDENDUM: Cell phones and all electronic devices are forbidden in the lab room. If you bring a cell phone to your seat, you will be reprimanded in the following manner: you will be written up in a BIT form and be invited into a meeting to discuss the issue. Any following infraction will result in removal from the course. Please take this very seriously.
Lab: The procedure for entering lab is the following: You must place your cell phone and food & drink into your bag or backpack and then placed into the provided cabinets and the cabinets must be closed. During break, if you want your food or phone, you must remove your bag and removed what you want OUTSIDE of the classroom. This is for your protection and the imperative that we preserve our cadaver program for all students from the present going forward.