Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Outline
Iroquois High School
2014 - 2015 Academic Year
Instructor: Miss Ferguson
Contact Information:
Phone (Work): 652-3000 ext. 7119
Email:
Course Summary
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a course designed to provide students an opportunity to explore the intricate and sophisticated relationship between structure and function in the human body. The course offers students an environment in which they may probe topics such as homeostasis, anatomical and physiological disorders, medical diagnosis and treatment, modern and past imaging techniques, biochemistry, cytology, histology, and survey of the remarkable array of body systems that comprise the human body. Laboratory activities reinforce concepts and principles presented in the course.
Class Expectations
1. Come to class prepared. You often be asked to review videos and read sections prior to class. In order to facilitate class discussions and reduce lecture time in favor of labs and enhancing activities, you must complete all required assignments.
2. Study at home. There is a large amount of terminology that you must master in order to be successful in this course. At the very least, you should be prepared to study about 2-3 hours a week for this class. As already stated, in order to have a productive class experience you must be prepared and review the material at home.
3. Communicate. If you are finding it difficult in class, you will be responsible to communicate with me. I will find out during a formal assessment if you are struggling, but do not wait until it’s too late to get help. Send me an email and let me know what area you need help with. Please be specific and I will make sure you get the help you need.
4. Respect the learning environment and culture of the class. In order to give all students a positive learning experience, we ALL must work hard to maintain a very positive atmosphere within the classroom.
Necessary Daily Course Materials
3 Ring Binder
Dividers (10)
Composition Notebook
Pens and pencils
Colored Pencils
Index Cards (to make flash cards ) – 3-4 packs of 100
** I will not hand out pens or pencils to students who do not have them!
Major Themes/Topics
UNIT 1: THE BODY AS A WHOLE
Organization of the Body
The Chemical Basis of Life
Anatomy of Cells
Physiology of Cells
Tissues
UNIT 2: SUPPORT & MOVEMENT
Skin and its Appendages
Skeletal Tissue
Skeletal System
Articulations
Anatomy of the Muscular System
Physiology of the Muscular System
UNIT 3: COMMUNICATION, CONTROL & INTERGRATION
Nervous System Cells
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Sense Organs
Endocrine System
UNIT 4: TRANSPORTATION & DEFENSE
Blood
Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic System
Immune System
Stress
UNIT 5: RESPIRATION, NUTRITION & EXCRETION
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Physiology of the Respiratory System
Anatomy of the Digestive System
Physiology of the Digestive System
Nutrition and Metabolism
The Urinary System
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Acid-Base Balance
UNIT 6: REPRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT (Time Permitting)
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Growth and Development
Genetics and Heredity
Grading
Grades will be broken down into the following areas. Each area will comprise a percentage of your final grade.
Tests – 45%
Quizzes – 15%
Homework Assignments – 10%
Lab Activities – 25%
Projects (1 per quarter minimum) – 5%
Additional Student Expectations
1. You are responsible for getting the notes for any time you miss due to absence(s). These notes are available from the instructor or other students.
2. If you are absent on the day of a quiz or test, you have the amount of time equivalent to your absence to complete any evaluation. If you miss school on only the day a quiz or a test is given, you will be expected to complete it when you return to class. If you fail to complete it at this time, your grade will become a zero for that evaluation.
3.I expect all students to participate in all laboratory activities.
4. At all times, I expect your work to be your own. Work that is copied from another source or with help that is prohibited will receive no credit for that assignment.
5. If you know you are going to be out of school for an extended period,please arrange with me at least two weeks in advance means to obtain the work you will be missing.
6.Under no circumstances will late homework papers be accepted unless your special circumstances are discussed with me before the paper is due. Students will NOT be allowed to leave class to retrieve homework from their lockers.
7.I expect you to have required texts and materials present in any class or lab.
8. Follow the 5 B’s that are posted in the room.
Be Prepared Be Prompt Be Polite Be Honest Be Quiet
Classroom Consequences
(5 general consequences, in sequential order to follow)
1. Warning (up to two or three warnings)
i.if signed behavior contracts, review proper behavior
ii.verbal, talk to student privately (during class or after)
iii.written, discuss it with the student and both sign copies of warning
iv. if involves many students, a discussion center, work out problem
2. Time Out / Silent Time
i.detention time, before or after school
3. Loss of an Ability/Responsibility
i.lose center time/activity
ii.lose recess, sit with teacher
iii.clean up – classroom, after- school
4. Written Assignment – how you would correct problem/situation/behavior, so that it will not occur again
i.do at home, as homework
5. Contact Counselor, Principal, or Parent
i. review child’s folder, discipline problems, research a way to help
ii. send to counselor if situation calls for this type of intervention
iii. send note/email home
iv. call parent
v. send to principal to cool off and discuss problems/solutions, to enforce
appropriate punishment as I.C.E. or referral to alternative school
vi.have parent-student-teacher conference – include all parties involved, but only at appropriate times, if needed, have student visit another teacher for a moment
Homework Policy
1.) Make-ups of undone or incomplete homework will not be allowed except for extenuating circumstances in the opinion of the instructor only.
2.) Assignments will be given to the class either by a posting in the room or on an assignment sheet at the start of each week. All assignments can also be found online on my webpage.
PARENTS: PLEASE READ COURSE OUTLINE AND LAB REQUIREMENTS WITH STUDENTS AND RETURN WITH SIGNATURE.
Please sign below and return
I, ______(student) and ______(parent/guardian) am aware of and have read the course description, evaluation policy (on the course outline), extra credit policy, homework policy, and lab requirements for Miss Ferguson’s Science class for the year 2014- 2015.
Signature (student) ______Date ______
Signature (parent) ______Date ______
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