I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
   This course examines the functions of the human body systems in maintaining the ultimate goal, homeostasis.  It is 3 hours of theory and 2 hours of laboratory.  Prerequisites include:  Zoology 1114 and Chemistry 1115

II. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
   Fox, Stuart Ira;  Human Physiology, 10th edition, W. C. Brown, Dubuque, Iowa. Copyright 2008,  Lab- Wynsberghe and Cooley, Case Histories in Human Physiology, 3rd Edition, copyright 1998, W. C. Brown Publishing Co: or Customized Human Physiology Lab Manual,  W.C. Brown Publishing Co. Copyright 1994

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 A. To understand the intricate logic of the function of the body.
 B. To gain a basic understanding of the many regulatory mechanisms that make it possible for the basic living units of the body, the cells, to function maintaining  homeostasis as long as a person lives.

IV. TEACHING FORMAT:
 The general format of the class will be lecture, discussion, and individual investigation in the lab. The student will be responsible for reading the assigned topics before class and for participation in class discussion. AV and research papers will be assigned when appropriate.

V. EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
 A total of 6 major examinations will be given during the semester. The exams will be objective in nature to include multiple choice, true/false, and possible matching questions. Each examination will be a sectional test covering material that has been covered since the previous examination. The final test may be comprehensive.  These exams will comprise 600 points while the lab will constitute 200 points.  (The test will make up 3/4 of the grade and the lab will make up 1/4 of the grade).  If a major paper is assigned it will make up 25% of the total lab grade and the paper may be checked by a plagiarism web site.
     All assignments are due on the due date. I will not take late assignments. Assignments not received on time will have a zero recorded. All students are responsible for making sure your assignments are turned in on time.
 
VI. GRADING:  Example
 
 

90-100	A	716-800 points	test 1	100
80-89	B	636-715 points	test 2	100
70-79	C	556-635 points	test 3	100
60-69	D	476-555 points	test 4	100
59 and below	F	below 476 points	test 5	100
			test 6	100
			Lab Ave. Twice	200

                                                                                      * 800 divided by 8 = 100
 

VII. ATTENDANCE POLICY:
 Attendance is a must to be successful in this or any other course. Excessive absences (more than 4) may lead to the student being failed or administratively dropped from the course .  Attendance records will be kept and excessive absences will be reported to the office of Academic affairs. Attendance should be prompt and on time. If you come in the class after the teacher, you are late and you are absent. This disrupts class and is rude as well as disrespectful. You may be ask to turn around and leave. Once you have made it to class on time, I would prefer you not to sleep in class. Again, you may be ask to leave. There is no such thing as an excused absence.  If you know you are going to be gone, come by or call and talk to me prior to leaving.

VIII. MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS:
 Students are expected to take tests at the time they are scheduled. A student that cannot make the exam at the time it is scheduled must contact the instructor prior to missing the test to be able to make that exam up. Only then the student will be able to take it during the last week of class at the instructor's discretion. Arrangements can be made for "special" occasions which are under the discretion of the instructor. There will not be a curve or bonus on any make-up examination. All final decisions will be made in the fairest manner possible by the instructor. Lab tests will not be made up. Lab assignments will not be made up. I will not take assignments late! I do drop your lowest lab grade. I do not drop the lowest lecture test grade. All final decisions will be made in the fairest manner possible by the instructor.

IX. ASSISTANCE:
     Check with the "Learning Resource Center" for available tutors and computer assistance.  Numerous videos are available in the library.

X. COUNSELING:

   I am not a counselor. If you have personal problems we have counselors here on campus to help. All you should be talking to me about is your grades. Example: What is my grade? Do you have everything I am supposed to turn in?

     SYLLABI STATEMENT

 Carl Albert State College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their request on the following way:

  Talk to your instructor after class or during office hours about your disability or special needs related to work in class.

AND

complete the Request for Special Accommodations Form with the Student Support Services Coordinator/ADA Coordinator, located in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office (HH 112D).
 
PHYSIOLOGY WEEKLY PLANNER:
 
 

Week	Lecture	Labs
1	Ch. 1, 2	Labs closed due to open enrollment
2	Ch. 2, 3	1.1,1.2-microscope, tissues, & mitosis
3	Ch. 3, 5	1.1,1.2 Due-Test 1- Microscope, tissues and mitosis
4	Ch. 5, Test 1	3.6 - 4.1
5	Ch. 6,10	3.6 - 4.1 Due
6	Ch. 11, 12	3.3,3.5-brain & spinal cord, case studies
7	Test 2, Ch.. 7	3.3,3.5 Due-Test 2- brain & spinal cord
8	Ch. 8, 9	5.3,7.5,7.6-heart & kidney, case studies
9	Ch. 9, Test 3	5.3,7.5,7.6 Due-Test 3- heart & kidney, case studies
10	Ch. 13, 14	7.7, 8.1, 8.2-Physical Fitness and Pulmonary Function, case studies
11	Ch. 14, Test 4	7.7, 8.1, 8.2 Due
12	Ch. 16, 17	10.1, 11.1-Histology,Reproduction and endocrine, case studies
13	Ch. 17, 18	10.1, 11.1-Due
14	Ch. 19??, Test 5	Genetics-Handouts- case study assignments
15	Ch. 15, 20	Lecture and /or group presentations over assigned Case Studies
16	Ch. 20	Make-up lecture exams-Dead week
17	Final Test	No Lab

 

*  Get the papers turned in on time.  You make sure your group has turned them in and you make sure that I have all the grades I should have for you.  You should check in periodically  to see if everything is up to date.  I will post your grades after every lecture exam by your student I. D.. These will be posted in Random order.

SUPPLIES: Goggles, Gloves, #2 pencil, scantrons and your Time and Commitment!!!
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS WHILE DISSECTING!!!

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: CHEATING will not be tolerated! You are expected to take the examinations entirely on your own without any outside influences.  Outside influences include, but not limited to, obtaining information of any kind from fellow students, obtaining information from class notes or the book, and obtaining preprogrammed information from pre-programmable calculators and or cell phones.  All cell phones must be put inside your pocket or bag during exams and quizzes.  Students with cell phones out during exams and quizzes will receive a zero on the exam or quiz!  I will provide important formulas and a periodic table on exam days.   Cases of clear and flagrant cheating will be referred to the vice-presidents office, and college policy regarding cheating will be followed fully and in detail.  My concern in this matter is to give the advantage to those students who have worked diligently to master the material.

Class Behavior: STUDENTS are expected to act like an adult. Unruly or disruptive behavior will result in your permanent dismissal from class.

NO Tobacco products in any CASC building. This is a NON-Smoking facility. Smoking should be done beyond 25 ft. of any building entrance...NOT IN THE DOORWAY!

  Cell Phones and computers: Turn them off and put them away or don't even bring them. If you are expecting an emergency phone call have them call the switchboard (@ 647-1200) and they will get the message to you. If you are caught texting or using the cell phone in a manner that is disrespectful or disruptive to the class you will be dismissed and subject to Administrative withdraw.

E-mails: If you have questions and need to e-mail me I will answer it as soon as possible. This means after 3:00 pm will be answered the next working day. After 1:00 on Fridays will be answered on Monday.

Contact Information: Office Phone- 918-647-1238     e-mail- dwann@carlalbert.edu

DISCLAIMER: You should not capture live animals to dissect at home. If you want to dissect at home you should contact me and I will try to supply you with a preserved specimen.

CAPSTONE: If you are a science major ( Biology, Zoology, Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Science Education, etc. you must take a pre-capstone test in your first lab of this semester, freshman year. Get with your lab instructor and work it out. This does not apply to Allied Health , Nursing, PTA, or Radiography. You will take the same test in your last semester when you take the Science Capstone course as an exit exam. We hope you have learned something in two years.