BIO 326/327

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Instructors:

Roger P. Hamernik (Lectures; Physiology) 107 Beaumont Hall X-7701
Carole Amsterlaw (Anatomy Laboratory) 207 Beaumont Hall X-3155

Lectures:

M, W, F, 11:00 am - 11:50 am;

Laboratory:

All Sections  301C Beaumont Hall

BIO 326-327 Prerequisites:

Before enrolling in BIO 326-327, you are required to have taken and passed the following courses:

1. 1 semester of General Chemistry (e.g. CHE 101 or CHE 111)
2. 1 semester of Introductory Biology (e.g., BIO 101 or BioChem)
3. (A course in General Physics at the high school or college level is recommended before taking BIO 326-327.)
4. A passing grade in BIO 326 to enroll in BIO 327

I. Course Description:

BIO 326/327 is a two semester course sequence (8 credits) that will introduce you to the structure and function (anatomy and physiology) of the human body. It is a basic, introductory overview for students majoring in biological, medical or allied-health areas. BIO 326/327 has both a lecture and laboratory component. The former will deal primarily with physiology and the latter with the anatomy and some of the experimental facets of anatomical and physiological concepts.

II. Course Objectives:

The objectives of this program of study, abstracted from the preface of your text books, can be summarized as:

1. To provide you with an appreciation and understanding of the concept of homeostasis and the homeostatic mechanisms responsible for maintaining the health of the organism.
2. To provide an accurate and up-to-date survey of the interrelation between anatomy and physiology thereby enhancing your appreciation of the processes underlying the life of an organism.
3. To provide you with a balanced presentation of the anatomy and physiology of your bodies at the developmental, cellular, histological and gross levels that will serve as a foundation for your clinically oriented course work.
4. To develop a basic vocabulary so that you are conversant with medical terminology.
5. To provide you with some of the intellectual tools that you will need to continue your studies of the normal and pathological states of the body.
6. To help prepare you for a health-care profession so that each of you can better become an equal member of the health care team responsible for each patient's or client's welfare.
7. To help prepare the nursing majors for the State Board Examinations.

III. Achievement of instructional objectives:

A. Most of you can master this subject matter. To help you, the course is organized as follows:

1. Instruction is organized into well-defined units (3 units/semester).
2. Examples of learning objectives are provided for each unit.
3. Lecture units are sequenced so that each new unit builds upon all preceding ones; therefore, you will be reviewing past instruction as you learn new material.
4. The lecture topics generally follow the chapter progression of your text. While the lectures will generally follow the assigned text readings, there will inevitably be some deviation. Therefore, it is essential that you attend the lectures and generate for yourself a comprehensive set of notes/outline as a study guide.
5. To help you understand and follow the lectures, as well as to participate comfortably in class discussions, you should prepare for each lecture period by reading ahead in your text in addition to reviewing the previous session's lecture notes. Your text books contain chapter summaries and review questions. There is also a study manual available with additional questions. You should use these sources to test yourself on each chapter. Develop a regular A&P study routine and stick with it. Cramming the weekend before a test will generally not work in your favor if you have not kept up with your assignments.
6. Three lecture and three laboratory exams will be given each semester only on the day and at the time scheduled. Each test will cover the material indicated on the course schedule.
7. Laboratory and anatomy instruction will be synchronized with the lecture component as much as possible. Note: All of the above comments also apply to the laboratory component.

General Remarks

1. You are required to attend the laboratory session each week. Punctuality is expected. (All laboratory periods start at the indicated times.) Regular attendance at the lectures is recommended. Attendance will be monitored.
2. Pay very close attention to the bulletin board adjacent to the laboratory door (Beaumont 301A); for example, all special notices and lab examination results will be posted there.
3. BIO 326-7 is open to all college students who have satisfied the prerequisites. (Biology majors may take both semesters of this course in lieu of BIO 421 (Animal Physiology) and 4 hours of Biology elective credit.)
4. Students may not enroll in BIO 327 without having first taken and passed BIO 326 (or its equivalent).
5. Although non-nursing majors may take BIO 326 without going on to BIO 327, eligible students are encouraged to remain for both semesters since neither course is independent of the other.
6. According to the regulations set down by the Nursing Department on this campus, no nursing student may enroll for BIO 327 if an E grade is obtained in BIO 326; also, their regulations state that anything below a C grade each semester requires repeating the appropriate course segment(s) or its (their) equivalent.

IV. Grading system:

• A.

• B. To determine your percent grade any time during the progress of the course, apply the following equation:

                % Grade = (A+B+C+D) X 100 where:
                                                   T

• A = Total lecture points obtained
• B = Total laboratory points obtained
• C = Total lab quiz points obtained
• D = Total lecture quiz points obtained
• T = Total points possible to that time

• C. To determine the approximate letter grade equivalent to your calculated course grade (see B), apply the following ranges as a guide:

NOTE::

1. Grades are not curved in this course. All examinations count.

2. All 6 examinations (3 in lecture; 3 in lab) and 5 out of the 7 lab/lecture quizzes respectively will count toward your grade. Note in lecture there will be 7 quizzes given. You are required to take any five. If you take all seven your 5 highest grades will be used to compute your average. There will be NO make up quizzes for any reason.

3. Please do not waste your time or mine by asking "how am I doing so far?"; "what are my chances of passing?" or "what extra assignment can I do to improve my grade?" These and other similar questions are pointless. Your grades will be determined only by the objective standard outlined above. Keep a record of all the points you earn and calculate your own grade at any time during the semester.

4. The laboratory component is half of your grade. Attendance is required! You must contact your lab instructor if you miss a lab.

5. Failure to take two of the three lab exams, regardless of the reason, will require you to withdraw from the course. Make-up exams are given only in well-documented, extreme circumstances and at the discretion of the instructor. Plan not to miss an examination!
 

CONCLUSION

In a constantly changing and renewing world, today's students, more than ever before, need successful experiences in learning in order that they may be encouraged to continue learning throughout their lives. It is my earnest hope that this course will be a source of such encouragement. Learning is done by the learner. Your instructor in this course can only provide you with opportunities to learn and will guide you in your efforts, but the burden is upon each of you to make the effort. Learning takes hard work but the pride that you can take in mastering a difficult subject will make it worthwhile.

Comments and constructive criticism pertaining to the teaching of this course and the material therein are encouraged. Welcome to the course. Enjoy yourself and have a good year......and good luck!!!

Roger P. Hamernik, Carole Amsterlaw  

P.S. In order to keep the laboratory open between 7 and 10 pm, Mon. - Thurs., a proctor for each night is needed. If you are interested in helping to keep the lab open at night in order to study, please see your lab instructor as soon as possible.

Contacting Dr. Hamernik:

roger.hamernik@plattsburgh.edu (Office)