Central Methodist University Science Department
Human Anatomy & Physiology BI109
Fall 2019
Professor: Greg Thurmon
Office: Sted 230
Class Mtg: TR 11-12:50
Office Hours: MWF 11-12, TR 10-11
Other office times available by appt.
Classroom: Sted 203
E-mail: gthurmon@centralmethodist.edu
Text: Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 13ED
Mission
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Creed
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¨ Seeking knowledge, truth, and wisdom;
¨ Valuing freedom, honesty, civility, and diversity;
¨ Living a life of service and leadership;
¨ Taking responsibility for ourselves and the communities in which we live.
Values
CentralMethodist University affirms its Wesleyan heritage and its unique place as the only United Methodist-related university in Missouri. The location of its original campus in a small, historic, rural community provides an opportunity for students to live and to learn in a safe setting. The University values its strong liberal arts tradition, providing a foundation for excellent professional programs. CMU and its outreach activities foster an environment in which a diverse student body can develop intellectually, socially, and spiritually. University life emphasizes honesty, integrity, civility, and a strong sense of personal responsibility as integral elements of character and leadership. CentralMethodistUniversity nurtures a spirit of community and caring among students, faculty, and staff.
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Attendance Policy
Attendance will be taken via the clicker system. If you are absent and it was not prearranged with the professor, or excused by CMU policy (i.e. ill with note, sponsored CMU event) then you will not be able to make up the event: Quiz, Test or Lab. If you are late and the event is over i.e. quiz you will not be able to make up the quiz. For other explanation of CMU attendance policy it can be found in the CMU website page 38.
I. Course Description:
This course is a detailed study of the human body with emphasis on structure with limited general function. Included topics are cells, tissues, skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, urinary, nervous, endocrine systems and sense organs. The laboratory includes study of cells, tissues, organ systems, and dissection of a representative mammal.
II. Course Rationale:
This course is for biology majors, Premed, Nursing, Athletic Trainers, or anyone with an interest in the structure and function of the human body.
III. Course Objectives:
1. Understanding the concepts of homeostasis and mechanisms involved in maintenance.
2. To gain knowledge of metabolism, transport systems, integration and life cycle.
3. To relate the structures of organ systems and their function.
4. The student will be able to understand the relationship between the physical and chemical activities of the cell
5. Prepare for future studies such as physiology.
IV. Course Expectations:
- Read text and prepare for class, this means studying notes, form study groups and consistently review (every night).
- Do the Learn Smart assignment ahead of class time.
3. Ask questions when needed, find my office and make use of my availability.
4. You are expected to attend class and lab. If you miss a class or lab and are excused you can make the quiz up, but it will be a different quiz, with an unexcused absence you cannot make up the quiz. Quizzes will be unannounced, but often.
5. If you have to miss because of a university sponsored event, I must be notified BEFORE the event and work is to be completed before absence.
V. Assessments:
1. Test:
- There will be at least four tests during the semester.
- There will be multiple quizzes for both lecture and lab.
- There will be lab reports for each lab. (only receive points if in lab and participate)
- There will be case studies over course content throughout the semester; these will be completed as a group.
- Connect Learn Smart: everyone will have a connect access code and will complete chapter online reading and assessment activities. The will be valued at thirty points for each chapter. This is a mastering of concept activity that is required.
- The final will be scored the same as the other test.
- All scores will be posted ASAP, typically by the next class session on your MyCMU (check often).
VI. Grading Scale:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Human Anatomy Lecture Schedule
Topics Readings:
Unit 1
CH1 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology
CH5 Tissues
Unit 2
Ch6 Integumentary Sys
CH7 Skeletal Sys
Ch8 Muscular Sys
Unit 3
Ch9 Nervous Sys
Ch11 Endocrine Sys
Unit 4
Ch13 Cardiovascular Sys
Ch14 Lymphatic Sys
Unit 5
Ch16 Respiratory Sys
Ch17 Urinary Sys
Ch18 Water, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
Test will be scheduled throughout semester.
Every week except first will have a lab session.
If you want this as an honors course that is available for one hour credit.