Dr. D. M. Yordy

Community College of Rhode Island

Biology 1020: Human Physiology

Spring 2009

              Course policies       

Instructor: Dr. D. Yordy

Office: 1238, Flanagan Campus; 3288, Knight Campus

Phone: 825-2400, 333-7296

e-mail: dyordy@ccri,edu

website: CCRI home page, Academics, Academic Departments,  Biology, Denise Yordy, OR CCRI home page, For students, Faculty websites, Denise Yordy

Credit hours: 4 (Lecture - 3 hours, Laboratory - 3 hours)

Prerequisite: Biol 1010 – Human Anatomy

Course description: This course presents a study of the human organism, including basic chemical composition and function of the cell. The course stresses homeostatic control systems and coordinated body functions.

Course outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course

  Students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of cellular structure and function.

  Students should be able to explain the basic biochemical processes occurring at the cellular level.

   Students should be able to apply basic chemical and physical principles to physiological processes in the  organism.   

  Students should be able to explain the fundamental relationship between structure and function.

  Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of homeostasis.

  Students should be able to describe the mechanism by which homeostasis is maintained.

  Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the organ systems and the mechanisms by which they function.

  Students should be able to describe the interaction of the organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis.

  Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of physiological terminology.

  Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply physiological concepts.

  Students should be able to use discipline-specific laboratory equipment to acquire physiological data.

  Students should be able to interpret and manipulate experimental data.

Lecture Text: Principles ofHuman Physiology , Stanfield and Germann, 3rd edition, 2008.

Lab Texts: Biol 1020: Human Physiology Lab Manual Yordy & Montgomery,  

               Fall  2009 edition, .         

               PhysioEx 8.0

Course Evaluation: Students are assessed in both the lecture and laboratory portions of the course. The lecture grade is 75% of the final course grade; the laboratory grade is 25% of the final course grade. Final grades will be assigned according to the following:

• Lecture: Assessment in lecture will be based on homework assignments and examinations (Total possible points =500).

• Three (3) - 100 point lecture exams will be administered during the semester. Exam dates are listed on the syllabus. Each exam will consist of a variety of question types to include essays, case studies, and multiple choice and short answer questions.

• A cumulative final exam worth 150 points will be scheduled during final exam week.

• Homework assignments will be made throughout the semester.  Homework assignments will be worth 50 points.

• NOTE:
  • Make-up exams for excused absences will be given at the discretion of the instructor. No make-ups will be permitted if the instructor is not informed of the absence prior to the examination! Make-ups must be scheduled and completed before the next scheduled examination.
  • No lecture grades will be dropped!
  • Students are expected to attend all lectures and encouraged to take good class notes. Excessive absences will be reflected in examination results.
• Laboratory: Assessment in laboratory will be based on quizzes, a laboratory practical and laboratory homework/reports and laboratory technique.
  • Each lab session begins with a quiz. Students who are absent or late will not be allowed to make up the quiz. Quiz scores make up 40 % of the laboratory grade. The two lowest quiz scores will be dropped.
  • Group and individual laboratory reports and assignments are assigned on a weekly basis. Scores make up 40% of the laboratory grade. Late work will not be accepted.
  • A cumulative final laboratory practical is worth 20% of the final laboratory grade.  
  • Laboratory attendance is MANDATORY - only 1 excused absence is permitted; 10 points will be deducted from the final lab grade for each additional absence.
  • You must have a passing average in the laboratory to pass the course. 
  • Students should plan to arrive on time and prepare for the laboratory by thoroughly reading the assignment for the day.
  • Students who are improperly attired or violate other safety regulations will be asked to leave the lab and receive no credit for the day's work.
  • All students will be required to pass (with a score of 80%) a quiz on lab safety.

 CCRI Policy on Plagiarism: The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. Any student found to have committed plagiarism misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Student Handbook available in the Dean of Students office or view the Student Handbook online.

 Review Sessions: will be held weekly - Mondays, Room 1414, 10:15 -  ?. 

Academic accommodations: are available to students with disabilities who demonstrate a documented need for the requested accommodation.  

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