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BIO205 Human Anatomy (4 units) CRN 32371

Spring 2024

Wednesday 9-10:50am

In-Person Lectures, Exams are In-Person room N2439 and online via Canvas

Lab Attendance and Oral Lab Exams in-person SLO 2201 or NCC 2438 (lab hours vary)                        

Instructor: Elizabeth Lobo PhD                                   

Contact Information:  Elizabeth_lobo@cuesta.edu

Office Hours: Zoom or SLO room 2301 by appointment or at NCC N2440 9-11am Mondays

Welcome to Human Anatomy!

Welcome to your Human Anatomy course. Over the next eighteen weeks, you will learn about the human body. This is a rigorous course, but can be very rewarding if your time is budgeted wisely and if you come to appreciate and love anatomy, similar to those who have been successful before you. The audio/video lectures and slides, the lab audios, lab objectives, study guides, and in-person labs with specimens, models and charts are all designed to give you the tools to learn anatomy. These materials will show you what we expect you to be doing in this course and what knowledge you should gain as you get ready for each of the exams. If you master the objectives, then you should do very well in Human Anatomy.

This course meets in person for lectures and labs.  Exams are taken both in person and online.  Cuesta College uses an online learning management system called Canvas and can also meet online via Zoom. For this course, you must be available during the scheduled class time to attend lectures and take your lecture exams. You must attend lectures and labs each week, and details will be explained in the Syllabus. You must also have access to a computer, strong Wi-Fi and the Google Chrome browser in order to take a part of your lab exams online. (Cuesta has free Wi-Fi for registered students and the library offers students Chromebooks to rent for free.)

Lecture Exams are closed book and are given in person during your class time. Lab Exams are given as part written (online, open note in Canvas Quizzes) and part oral exam (no notes) in the Audio-tutorial lab (AT Lab) by appointment, with the instructor on duty, during any open lab hour, either at SLO or NCC campus.

Learning Anatomy requires motivation and it is important to establish a routine and not fall behind. Plan to attend all required labs and lectures and as many optional sessions as often as you can. Make time for this rigorous course! Once you fall behind it is difficult (impossible?) to catch up. Ask for help early!

Success in this course will demand your motivation and dedication.  Much of the information is memory-based and there are no short-cuts to mastering the subject of anatomy. Much of your life this semester will be consumed by your goal to attain the success that other students, before you, have done.

Print your syllabus and keep it handy - use it to keep apprised of your course details and due dates.  The instructor may amend and update the syllabus during the semester, when necessary). Become familiar with Canvas Modules and how your course is arranged. Also read your Canvas announcements and email every day!  This is where you will find important updates and course reminders about upcoming assignments.

So… Are you ready for ANATOMY?  Let’s get started!

Elizabeth Lobo, Instructor

January 2024

Welcome to Human Anatomy, the class where you learn all about YOU!

This Syllabus will be your guide as you navigate your Anatomy course during the semester – please read it carefully and review the Course Calendar which is the last page of your syllabus.  The Syllabus, including the Course Calendar should answer many questions you might have about how your course is organized. 

It is important for your instructor to be available to you, yet it is not realistic for any of us to be online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I am available through email, lab visits and office hours – Zoom or in-person. The best way to contact me is in-person or email. 

  • I will generally respond within 24 hours on the weekdays. 
  • During rare occasions in the semester when things are really busy, weekends, holidays, or in the event of personal/family emergencies the response time may be increased to 48 hours.
  • If after emailing, you do not hear from me after 48 hours, please email me again.

Course Description:

Human Anatomy course introduces the structure and function of the human body. Introduces and integrates cytology, histology, embryology and pathology throughout each organ system. Includes gross and microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, sensory, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive organ systems. Lab includes study of preserved specimens, model, charts and online files.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Summarize the scientific method and evaluate its role in research. 
  2. Identify important structures of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems of the human body. 

Time expectations for completion of this course:

BIO205 Human Anatomy is a 4 unit, 18-week semester course. The Course Calendar, found at the end of this document will be your guide as to topics of study and due dates for Exams. Students should expect to spend approximately 12 hours per week studying. This includes the time spent viewing lectures, visiting lab, and home study time as well. Each lab requires a minimum number of hours of attendance that varies. The Lab Objectives booklet lists the minimum hours required for each lab.

Textbook and Required Course Materials:

McKinley’s Human Anatomy 6th Edition eBook and or hard copy

Click the Canvas link titled "Course Materials (First Day Access)" on the first day of class. This text is an inclusive access online text and is automatically billed ($58.81) to your student account. You are allowed to opt out of the digital text once the course Canvas shell opens. Please note that once you opt out, you can no longer purchase access at that price.

“Lab Objectives” booklet for Human Anatomy

The “Lab Objectives” booklet for Human Anatomy (by Ruppert, Schicker et al, version Fall 2023 or Spring 2024) will prepare you for your laboratory exams and direct you through the online laboratory materials. You can purchase this booklet online through the “Textbooks” link on the Cuesta College Class Finder webpage or in-person at the bookstore.

  • “Human Anatomy”
    • 6th Edition (eBook or hard copy)
    • Michael McKinley, Valerie O’Loughlin, and Elizabeth Pennefather-O’Brien
    • ISBN10: 1260251357
    • ISBN13: 9781260251357
    • Copyright 2021
  • “Lab Objectives for Human Anatomy” – Spring 2024 or Fall 2023 version
    • Ruppert, Schicker, et al.
  • Supplemental Materials necessary for the class

Student Responsibilities - Attending class is important!!

This course will be using a Web-based Learning Management System called Canvas, as the primary method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including PowerPoint presentations, course material files, online quizzes, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. You can communicate using e-mail and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the Canvas discussion forums and groups.

The Course Calendar lists due dates for all exams and mandatory lectures. 

Lecture Attendance. Your class meets in person for lectures and attendance is required as listed in the Course Calendar, beginning at 9 am on Wednesdays.

Lab Attendance.  You are required to attend a minimum number of lab hours before taking each lab exam (both written and oral parts). You choose the times and place you want to attend – SLO or North County campuses both have “AT labs (audio-tutorial) – SLO room 2201 and NCC room N2438. For example, you need two hours of lab time before you take Lab Exam #1. Lab Schedules (open hours) are posted in the Canvas Modules. If you do not attend the required hours, you will lose 5 points per hour missed. The AT Lab hours of operation for both SLO and NCC labs are listed in your Canvas course modules.

Instructors are available at all hours that the labs are open. You are required to both visit the lab weekly and take your oral part of your lab exams there (by making an appointment with the instructor on duty). In order to participate in the labs for full credit, you must visit the labs for the required number of hours or you will lose points. Hourly lab time requirements for each of the ten labs are listed in the “Lab Objectives” booklet. This will be explained further during your first meeting.

When you visit the lab, make sure to use the time clock found in the lab and the time attendance sheet found in your Lab Objectives booklet to keep track of your hours - this will ensure that your attendance is noted.

Lecture exams.   All 4 Lecture Exams are closed book and will be taken in-person during class hours.  If you miss an exam for any reason, you must email me elizabeth_lobo@cuesta.edu  within 24 hrs with evidence of emergency to petition for a make-up exam. Make-up exams are not guaranteed but are dependent upon the situation.

 Lab Exams. Lab Exams, (except for Lab Exam 1 and the Photo final) have both a written (open note, online via Canvas Quizzes) and oral part (in AT lab with Instructor on duty – without notes) and you will have only one attempt. The oral portion of each Lab Exam (Exams 2-10) is taken with an AT Lab Instructor in person – appointments are made on a sign-up sheet in the AT Lab. The written portion of each Lab Exam (1-10 and Photofinal) is open book and taken in Canvas quizzes on the same day as your scheduled lecture.

Attendance in Lab/Lectures and taking all exams is mandatory for continued enrollment in the course.  

If you fail to attend lectures or do your coursework for longer than a one-week period of time without communicating with your instructor, you may be dropped from the course. If you miss more than one lab exam or miss one lecture exam, you may be dropped from the course.

 Cheating or dishonesty will be dealt with seriously. It will result in failure of the assignment or exam and may result in failure in the entire course. Please see the student code of conduct found in the current Cuesta Catalog, located on-line.  

Course Delivery, Attendance, and Drop Policy

Your study time will be divided into in-person lab and lectures and self-directed using Canvas, your study guide, and Connect. There is a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing that is required.

Class Opens / Accessing Your Canvas Course

Prior to the start of classes, you will receive an email to your “my.Cuesta.edu” address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting and log-in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content. You can access Canvas by logging into MyCuesta, then clicking on the Resources Tab, then clicking on Canvas in the Online Learning Channel, or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar. Do not bookmark / favorite the Canvas site after your login, or you will get an error message next time you try to log in. You must access the Canvas log in directly.

If you are not familiar with logging into Canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed on where to get started. Be sure to read all the directions on the course home page. If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas and need assistance, please email me or technical support at this email address: support@my.cuesta.edu. Once you enter Canvas, acquaint yourself by reading the home page and exploring the first module.

Suggestions for how to succeed in this course

  • Determine the most important reason why you are taking this class. Write it down. Remind yourself of this reason each time you study.
  • Visit the AT Lab often and engage with the instructors in lab, office hours and class time.
  • Read the study guides before viewing the lecture videos or reading the text assignments. While reading or viewing lectures, fill in the study guide and take notes. Write the page numbers on your study guide too.
  • Write down questions you have as soon as they pop up. This way, you will not forget to ask an instructor.
  • Email me if you have an emergency or need help. This class moves quickly and if you delay, you will fall behind.
  • Do not procrastinate.
  • Schedule adequate and consistent study time for yourself and be disciplined in sticking to your schedule.
  • Make friends with classmates and schedule regular study groups online. Be well-prepared for your study groups. Quiz each other.
  • If a tutor is available, visit the tutor in the Student Success Center for additional study.
  • Arrange for assessment accommodation with DSPS as early as possible.
  • During exams, keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
  • Never be late to exams.
  • Do not explore unassigned materials online during the semester. It will distract you and may not be accurate. All the exams are based on the images and materials that we provide. Your time and energy are best spent familiarizing yourself with those materials. If something is confusing, ask for clarification.

Technology Requirements

BIO205 Human Anatomy requires a laptop or tablet with a functional camera and microphone, Microsoft Office online (available through Cuesta), Canvas, Zoom, McGraw-Hill Connect (or the textbook, if you opt out of inclusive access), and reliable online access.  If you need help acquiring necessary technology, please communicate with me directly (Elizabeth_lobo@cuesta.edu) as soon as possible. Cuesta College has free WIFI for registered students and the library offers students Chromebooks to rent for free. Printing any course material is also free to registered students – in the library.

Help and Technical Support

If you need help with a technical issue, please email Information Technology (support@my.cuesta.edu).

For issues specifically relating to the McGraw-Hill Connect program, please contact them. Make sure to get a case number if they are not able to resolve your problem immediately. If the problem persists, provide me with the case number and the problem details so that I can follow up with the publisher's representative directly.

Academic Integrity and Discipline

Cheating will be dealt with seriously. It will result in failure of the assignment or exam and may result in failure of the entire course. Cheating includes copying the work of others. Please see the Student Code of Conduct.

College Support Services

Free tutoring and writing and math support are all available if you contact tutoring and student support services.

The mission of the Cuesta College Library is to support and enhance the college's instructional programs by developing and maintaining collections of print and electronic resources to meet the information needs of students and faculty, and by teaching students to access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Please explore the library.

Whether you need guidance with your academic decisions or feel overwhelmed and need someone to talk to, take advantage of our Counseling Services.

To the bravest and best of us who have served, please take advantage of the Veterans Services.

Disability Student Programs and Services

If you have a physical, mental, or learning disability that requires any special accommodation, please contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (dspsinfo@cuesta.edu) as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner. I will be happy to discuss and work with you on your need for accommodations.

Inherently Inaccessible Required Materials and Skills

Some required skills may have no disability accommodations. For example, the second learning objective for the course is to: “Identify important structures of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems of the human body.”

Throughout this laboratory course, there are images of tissues and anatomic structures which students must identify by descriptive names during assessment. In addition, students sometimes draw and label complex anatomic structures. Making the required materials and exams accessible to all fundamentally alters both the intent and purpose of the course. If you are a blind or severely visually impaired student, please contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (dspsinfo@cuesta.edu) to inquire about possible accommodations.

Grading Policy – How your grade is calculated

Grades are determined by adding all points earned and dividing the sum by the points possible. Multiplying this number will give the percent of points earned. Letter grades will be assigned accordingly:

Assignment of letter grades is described according to points earned.

Letter grade

Percent range

A

90-100%  (765-688 pts)

B

80-90%    (687-612 pts)

C

70-80%    (611-535 pts)

D

60-70%    (534-459 pts)

F

Below 60%

 

Point distribution.

Assignment type

Points available

Laboratory exams

312

Lecture exams        

400

Photo Final

50

Student Information

3

Total points possible

765

Additional grading information

There will be 10 extra credit points available during the semester.

You will lose 10 points for each required lecture that is missed (and not excused) and 5 points for each hour of required lab time that is missed. Each lab has an hourly requirement that is listed in the Lab Objectives notebook.    

Welcome to Human Anatomy!     

I hope you enjoy the journey.

Course Calendar – may be revised/updated by the Instructor during the Semester

 

Schedule of lectures and due dates.

Date

Topics, Required Lectures and Exams

 

Textbook Reading Assignments

Jan. 17

Module 1

Lecture: Class Intro, Systems, Science, Embryology lecture and begin Lab 1

Pages 5-9, Ch 3

Jan. 24

LAB EXAM 1 and Lecture: Cells, Histology,

Integumentary System lecture and begin Lab 2

Ch 2, 4, and 5

Jan. 31

LAB EXAM 2 and Lecture: Osteology and begin Lab 3

Ch 6-8

Feb. 7

Lecture: Osteology continued

Ch 6-9

Feb. 14

Module 2

LAB EXAM 3 and LECTURE EXAM 1 and begin Lab 4

Ch 10-12

Feb. 21

Lecture: Muscular System

Ch 10-12

Feb. 28

LAB EXAM 4 and Lecture: Nervous System, begin Lab 5

Ch 14-16

March 6

Lecture: Nervous System continued

Ch 14-16

March 13

Module 3

LAB EXAM 5 and LECTURE EXAM 2 and listen to Endocrine/Sensory Lecture and begin Lab 6

Ch 19-20

March 20

LAB EXAM 6 and Lecture: Sensory/Endocrine System continued and begin Lab 7

  Ch 19-20

March 25-31

SPRING BREAK, NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED

  Ch 19-20

April 3

Lecture: Circulatory System

Ch 21-24

April 10

LAB EXAM 7 and Lecture: – Circulatory and Respiratory Systems, begin Lab 8

Ch 25

April 17

Module 4

LAB EXAM 8 and LECTURE EXAM 3 and begin Lab 9

 

Ch 26

April 24

LAB EXAM 9 and Lecture: Digestive and Urinary Systems and begin Lab 10

Ch 27

May 1

Lecture: Reproductive System

Ch 28

May 8

LAB EXAM 10 and Finals Review

Ch 27-28

May 15

FINAL EXAM in person at 7:30-9:30am room N2439 (This is the only time the final is given!)

PHOTO FINAL online (Canvas Quizzes)

Ch 26-28

 

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