Bio 205 Welcome Letter fall 2020

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Welcome to Human Anatomy

Bio 205, CRN Section 70865, FALL 2020, Wednesdays 7-9- pm   

Instructor: Lisa Schicker,  lschicke@cuesta.edu

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Contact Information

Hello and Welcome from Lisa Schicker, your Instructor 

Email Address: lschicke@cuesta.edu please use my campus email address (not via Canvas), or text for emergencies (805-234-1228).

Office Location/ Hours: Wednesdays 6-7 pm or by appointment via Zoom link found in the Modules section.

Instructor Contact Expectations: 

The best and fastest way to contact me is email.  I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours Monday to Friday. On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you ASAP but I cannot guarantee an expeditious response. 

I will communicate with class members on a regular basis through the use of CANVAS Announcements and/or email, please make sure your notification settings in CANVAS are set for daily communication. Please check your Canvas Home page for this class on a regular basis for the most recent announcements - they are posted on the top of the Home page.

Course Environment:

This online course will be using a Web-based Learning Management System known as “Canvas” as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including PowerPoint presentations, student data files, exams and the tools to receive and send course materials. 

Class opens / Accessing Canvas:

About two weeks prior to the start of classes, you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with information about how to get an early start in this rigorous course. Please read your CUESTA email daily during the week before classes begin and throughout the semester. You can access Canvas by logging into the CUESTA COLLEGE HOME PAGE and then clicking on the Canvas button near the top of the page 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.Links to an external site. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed on where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction 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

Online Learning: 

If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face-to-face. Much more of your time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required. This course is completely online using Canvas; all assignments and quizzes are submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings.  Be prepared to spend at least 8 - 12 hours per week on coursework for this class.

Is an Online Class for you?

  • First, go to Online Readiness ResourcesLinks to an external site. to take a "self-assessment”. There are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section!

Regular Effective Contact Policy:

Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor-initiated discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone or messaging to individuals; REQUIRED ZOOM; and virtual office hours.

Students are required to log-in for exams and ZOOM sessions at specific times (see syllabus below).

Course Description

BIO 205 - Human Anatomy
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, models and charts. Transfer: CSU; UC.

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.

Text Book and Materials

Technical Support

Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to  support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680, or click on the help button on the Canvas Navigation to report a problem.

If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.

Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome.  This may solve your problem!  Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specificationsLinks to an external site..

Accommodations:

This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services)Links to an external site. at 805-546-3148.

College & Course Policies:

Academic Honesty Policy:  In addition to the specific course policy that you will read in the syllabus below, please note that all students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conductLinks to an external site.  

Add / Drop Policy:

Please review the Cuesta policy for adds and drops:

Waitlist Policy:

Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructionsLinks to an external site.  

 

Syllabus and Course Calendar

Human Anatomy- Bio 205 – CRN 70865 - Fall 2020-Wednesdays 7-9 pm      

Lisa Schicker, Instructor   

lschicke@cuesta.edu 805-546-3100 ex. 3230 or 805-234-1228 text for emergencies

All Class Materials can be found under the Canvas MODULES tab:

Please read all Announcements, and see Course Summary, Assignments, Calendar or Course Syllabus for additional and updated details.

AT Lab Sessions are online (via Conferzoom) 

Lecture Discussions (Wednesdays 7-9 pm), Office Hour (6-7 Wednesdays) (via conferzoom) and Exams are Wednesdays, 7-9 PM

Course Schedule and Calendar - 18 weeks   

Date

Topics and Exams 

Reading Assignments

8/19

First Class-Zoom and Video Lecture: Introduction: Systems, Science, Embryology

Pages 5-9, Ch 3

8/26

Lab Exam 1 and Video Lecture: Cells, Mitosis, Histology, and Integumentary System

Ch 2, 4, and 5

8/30

Last day to Drop without a “W”

 

9/2

Lab Exam 2 and Video Lecture: Osteology

Ch 6-8

9/7

Happy Labor Day!

Holiday

9/9

Zoom and Video Lecture: Osteology and Articulations

Ch 6-9

9/16

Lab Exam 3 and Lecture Exam 1

 

9/23

Zoom and Video Lecture: Introduction to Muscles

Ch 10-12 

9/30

Lab Exam 4, Video Lecture: Muscles and Introduction to the Nervous System

Ch 10-12 and 14-16

10/7

Zoom and Video Lecture: Nervous System

Ch 14-16

10/9-13

Flex Days – Campus, Office Hours, and Lab Closed

 

10/14

Lab Exam 5 and Lecture Exam 2, Video Lecture: Endocrine System/Sensory

Ch 19-20

10/21

Lab Exam 6 and Video Lecture: Introduction to Circulatory

Ch 21-23

10/28

Zoom and Video Lecture: Circulatory

Ch 21-23

11/4

Lab Exam 7 and Video Lecture: Respiratory

Ch 25

11/8

Last day to withdraw with a “W”

 

11/11

Happy Veterans Day! Exams moved to Friday 11/13

Holiday

11/13

Friday Lab Exam 8 and Lecture Exam 3

 

11/18

Zoom and Video Lecture: Digestive System

Ch 26

11/25

Lab Exam 9 and Video Lecture: Urinary System

Ch 27

11/26-28

Happy Thanksgiving!

Holiday

12/2

Zoom and Video Lecture: Reproductive System

Ch 28

12/9

Lab Exam 10 and Zoom Lecture Review

Ch 26-28

12/16

Final Exam – Exam 4 and Photo Final 7-9 pm

 

The final will be taken on the scheduled day only.

If you miss an exam for any reason you must email me lschicke@cuesta.edu before 3:00 pm on the day of the exam to petition for a make-up exam. Make-up exams are not guaranteed but are dependent upon emergency situations.

Attending ZOOM in Lecture and Lab:

You will be required to attend ZOOM sessions for lecture and lab. The required LECTURE ZOOMS are as listed above. In addition, you will be required to attend LAB ZOOMS twice a week. You will choose from the times below to meet your lab ZOOM requirement. If you do not attend the required ZOOMs there will be point penalties. This will be explained during our first lecture.

Lab Hours:

                  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 8:30 am to 9:00 pm

                  Friday- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

                  Saturday- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Noon)

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.       

Attendance will be taken regularly. Penalties will be explained in lecture. 

After 3 unexcused absences you may be dropped from the course.

Attending class, including online sessions, is important!!!

Grading:     

3 exams at 100 points/each-------------300 points                     

Final exam----------------------------------150 points

10 oral exams------------------------------ 312 points

Student information assignment-----------3 points

Total----------------------------------------- 765 points  

Personal note

Cuesta College, like colleges and Universities all over the world, is facing some unprecedented changes to how we operate. Whether taught online or in person, BIO205 Human Anatomy is a fascinating and challenging course that will give you tremendous insight into the human body. Taking a class during a pandemic can pose some challenges that we may not have anticipated. Whatever the case, I am here for each of my students and want to see you succeed. One key to success is communicating with me early about any challenges you are facing. Another key to success is to engage with your classmates. So be friendly and responsive with each other, even if it feels unnatural online or you feel shy. A third key, is to plan your study calendar and be self-disciplined. I look forward to meeting you in person and online!

 

Welcome to Human Anatomy! 

I hope you enjoy the journey.   

 

 

 

 

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