GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT COURSE SYLLABUS 2007SU
COURSE TITLE: Physiology
COURSE NUMBER: BIO 216 - W01
COURSE SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:
Lecture: Online
Lab: Online
SEMESTER CREDITS: 4
PREREQUISITE: BIO 101 and Placement into ENG 101
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a study of human physiological processes in relation to homeostasis.
PURPOSE OF COURSE:
To provide the student in or going into the Allied Health field with a college level transfer course in the basic understanding of physiology in the human.
REFERENCE TEXT:
Human Physiology, Fox, 9th ed. McGraw Hill.
INSTRUCTOR: NAME: Kathy Ferrell, M.Ed
OFFICE LOCATION: 329A
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 864-250-8274
I will check email throughout the day Mon – Thur. I will NOT check email on Fri or Sat. Sunday evening I will begin to check email for questions before beginning the new week.
E-MAIL: Kathy.Ferrell@gvltec.edu
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES WEBPAGE:
http://co-5.college-online.com/departments/biology/index.html
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
1) Website supplied by the book publisher
2) Any study guide available at Barnes & Noble (medical/health section) or Amazon.com
3) Art notebook bundled with the text is an excellent tool to use during lecture to add notes
OBJECTIVES:
Completion of this course requires a demonstrated competency level of at least 70% for the following objectives by written and/or oral examination or assignment. The student that successfully completes this course will be able to identify, describe and discuss the following concepts:
1. Definitions and usage of basic physiological terms
2. Homeostasis in the human and how it is maintained
3. Respiratory and Renal Physiology
4. Digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients
5. Interactions between cells and the Extracellular Environment
6. The Nervous System including neurons and Synapses
7. Muscle Contraction
8. Function of important hormones and the interactions between them and the other body systems
9. Heart and Circulation: Output, Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
10. Reproductive structures and their physiology
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
Delivery of material in this course is through course material made available through Greenville Technical College’s WebCT link.
COURSE OUTLINE AND WEEKLY SCHEDULE including APPROXIMATE TEST SCHEDULE AND WHAT TEST COVERS:
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GRADE CALCULATIONS:
Ø There will be 6 total tests including the review test #1 and the final exam during the course of the semester. Each test will consist of 75 – 100 questions (depending on the number of chapters covered) pertaining to the material covered in class. Each test is indicated on the calendar and every test COUNTS. I do NOT drop any test grades. Each and every test counts equally in my calculations and all are calculated as a percentage of the questions on the test. The final exam is cumulative covering all material studied during the semester.
Ø All tests are Scan-tron tests and require a pencil with an excellent erasure. I do NOT accept scan-trons with dark smudges and poor erasure marks on the form. If you erase, you must fill-in your answers on another scan-tron before handing in your answer sheet. It is a good choice to answer the questions on the test paper and then transfer your answers to the scan-tron. It is the policy of the biology department that each student provides all scan-tron forms required for each and every test. The scan-trons are available at the bookstore at the service desk. All lecture tests other than the initial review test, are taken in the Distance Learning Test Center in the Dental Hygiene bldg. #112 room 340.
Ø Web CT quizzes are required for each chapter. Every week a new quiz will be made available to you pertaining to the sections of text you are responsible for in your reading. You will have unlimited access to these quizzes as you MUST score 100% before the new week begins. This means that you can take the quiz as many times as you like, until you score 100% or the deadline is reached. You may use your book and you may use a computer in one of Greenville Tech’s computer labs. You may also do these quizzes at your convenience at home or work – anywhere, just so you complete the quiz with a 100% before the deadline. If you fail to complete the quiz with a 100% I will DEDUCT 5 pts. from your next chapter exam.
Ø The first required test is a review test of basic biological principles necessary to understand introductory human physiology. This test is posted on WebCT and you may take this test at home or anywhere there is a computer available to you. It is available for you to take immediately. You may use your text or any other reference book. However, you may ONLY take this test TWO (2) times and BOTH scores will be averaged together to get the final score. Do not take this test the first time in a casual manner – it will have a significant impact on your grade. You will have three hours to take this test so use your study skills and be cognizant of the time.
MAKE-UP TESTS:
All lecture exams must be taken. Missing a scheduled exam is highly discouraged and should be done only in extreme situations. A make-up exam may be given only if the student notifies the instructor prior to the exam or within 24 hours of the absence with a valid excuse for the absence. All excused absences must be documented and the documentation must be shown immediately to the instructor when the student returns to class. If an unavoidable excused absence occurs, the student may be eligible to take a make-up exam. Make-up exams may be in any format, e.g., oral, discussion, short answer, true-false. A student may make-up no more than one lecture and one lab exam. All other missed exams will be recorded as zero (“0”).
If a lecture exam is missed, and the absence is excused, the exam must be made-up within 1 week after the student’s return to class. Please note: absences and missed exams are a sign of nonparticipation in the course and will result in an AW (administrative withdrawal) unless I am kept informed of any dire situations.
TEST POLICY:
Major tests will be scheduled approximately one week in advance. Students should not be absent from announced tests. The syllabus for each instructor’s course includes policies for makeup of missed announced tests.
GRADING POLICY:
Each instructor will inform the students in writing at the first meeting of class how the final grade for that particular course will be determined. The grading scale for the Biological Sciences Department is the following: A = 90 – 100 %
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 59 or below
USE OF SCANTRONS
This course’s instructor uses scan-tron sheets for grading, and therefore it is the students’ responsibility to purchase them at the Greenville Technical College bookstore. If you fail to have a scan-tron with you at the time of the test you will not be allowed to stay for the exam and you will be required to schedule and take the make-up test which consists of short answer questions revolving around critical analysis of clinical applications of the physiology being studied for that particular test. You will need 6 scan-trons for the duration of this course and you should purchase them at the beginning of the semester and keep them in your book satchel or notebook. (purchasing a few extra is recommended for the reasons listed previously concerning smudges). Please keep the scan-tron forms in your notebook so they do NOT become wrinkled. If your scan-tron is wrinkled to the point it will not go through the scan-tron machine, your grade will be recorded as a zero. Treat these forms with care and bring them to the testing center in clean condition.
INCOMPLETE GRADES:
If after the withdrawal date but before final grades are turned in; a student, with a passing grade, has personal or family circumstances which prevent the student from completing the assignments in class then, upon approval of your instructor, a grade of “I” may be given. It is the student’s responsibility to contact and discuss the circumstances causing the need for the “I” grade with the instructor prior to the end of the final exam period. A grade of “I” will not be given unless the student requests and receives approval for the “I” grade from the instructor. The unfinished assignments and tests causing the “I” must be completed in a satisfactory manner before a date in the next term designated by the instructor. Grades for any tests not taken before the designated date will be assigned a grade of zero, the final course grade averaged, and the resultant letter grade turned in to student records.
AUDITING POLICY:
A student may register to audit a class at registration or during the drop/add period. It is understood that the student will attend class and testing may be required if audit is used for course validation.
WITHDRAWAL:
A student may choose to withdraw from a course up until the designated last withdrawal date for each semester. Students anticipating transfer to other academic institutions should be informed that some institutions restrict acceptance of transfer students with excessive withdrawals (this is typically three withdrawals). Keep in mind that if you do NOT withdraw within the designated time frame, you will receive an F for this course. Just because you decide to stop attending class does NOT remove you from the course roster.
ONE-TIME FORGIVENESS POLICY
Effective Fall Semester 2006, Greenville Technical College's Office of Student Records will phase out its policy of granting a one-time forgiveness to students who fail to drop or withdraw from their courses during the appropriate add/drop period. Registered students who are not protected from the purge must complete a Do Not Purge form prior to the purge deadline. Dropping all unwanted classes will prevent a financial penalty. Students should not assume that they will be purged from the system; it is the student's responsibility to initiate the proper paperwork to drop or withdraw from courses. Failure to attend classes does not constitute proper procedure for dropping or withdrawing from courses. The add/drop and withdrawal dates will be strictly enforced and no exceptions will be made to this policy. For additional information on the college's add/drop policy and procedures, please consult the Greenville Technical College Catalog, College Website at www.greenvilletech.com or the Student Handbook.
CHEATING POLICY:
Academic dishonesty includes giving, receiving, or using unauthorized aid on any academic work. It includes using notes, looking on papers of other students and copying the work of other persons. The procedures for handling all matters of academic dishonesty, especially cheating, are described in the Student Handbook. You are expected to read and understand the procedures and penalties.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
The Student Disability Services Office is available to assist in the planning and implementation of appropriate accommodations for students who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life function. The office is located on the Barton Campus in the Student Center, Room 124, and can be reached by phone at 250-8202 or 250-8408 (V/TTY) or by email at sharon.bellwood@gvltec.edu . The disability services counselor is available to meet with students on satellite campuses by appointment.
Intervention COUNSELING Office:
Any student who would like to receive confidential professional counseling or would like information on resources and referrals to agencies should contact the Intervention Counseling Office. The office is located on the Barton Campus in the Student Center, Room 140, and can be reached by phone at 250-8176 or 250-8318 or by email at jackie.bradham@gvltec.edu . A licensed counselor is available from 7:30 AM until 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 AM to 1 PM on Friday and by appointment.
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
Inquiries and grievances of students concerning academic policies and/or classroom procedures in a Biological Sciences Department course should be discussed and resolved with the instructor. Student concerns will be addressed in a serious and professional manner. If after discussion with the instructor, a problem is not resolved, it should next be brought to the attention of the Department Chairman, Dr. Susan Ni O’Brien, AH 333C, (250-8360).
If, for any reason, you do not want to share concerns with me or you are dissatisfied with my response to your comments, please contact any of the people listed below.*
Department Head – Biological Sciences: Dr. Susan Ni O’Brien
Office Location: 120(AH) 333C
Telephone Number: 250-8360
Office of the Dean: Dr. Suresh Tiwari
Office Location: 104(UT) 105
Telephone Number: 250-8187
Arts & Sciences Division Counselor: Travis Gleaton
Office Location: 104(UT)-116
Telephone Number: 250-8137
*In must situations, it is best to bring teaching/learning issues to the department head.
Summer Classes Begin (W) May 16, 2007
Independence Day Holidays (M-F) July 2-6, 2007
Students’ Last Day to Withdraw from Full Term (M) July 9, 2007
Last Class Day Full term (T) July 31, 2007
Exams (W-F) August 1-3, 2007
Greenville Technical College
This policy governs student use of College computing facilities. The terms “computing facilities” and “facilities” are used herein to include any terminal, computer, printer, network component, or other related resource belonging to or provided by the College. This policy is applicable regardless of whether use of a facility originates at the College, at a student’s residence, or at any other location.
I. General
1. Computing facilities are provided in order to support the mission of the College.
2. Student access to computing facilities is provided only for uses associated with a course of study and activities related to that course.
3. The use of computing facilities for non-College related purposes are prohibited.
4. All who use computing facilities agree to do so in a manner that is ethical, legal, and does not interfere with others.
5. Students’ children are not allowed in computer labs or classrooms or left unattended on campus.
6. Food and drinks are prohibited in computer labs and classrooms.
7. Cellular phones, pagers, beepers, and other similar devices may not be activated in computer labs and classrooms.
II. Specific Prohibitions Regarding the Use of Computing Facilities
1. Students may use only those facilities that have been properly authorized for their use. Students may not make their password available to others, use an account set up for another person, or attempt to discover the password of another person.
2. Students must be aware of, and adhere to, the laws related to software copyrights and licensing. Software may not be copied without the expressed permission of the copyright holder.
3. Students may not copy or attempt to copy information belonging to another person without that person’s expressed permission.
4. Student may not attempt to interfere with the operation or attempt to circumvent security measures of the College’s computing facilities.
5. Students may not use the College’s computing facilities to send, receive, or access material that is deemed to be obscene, offensive, or harassing to others. The College reserves the right to determine if a particular source of information may contain such information and to restrict or deny access to such sources at its discretion.
III. Other
1. The College makes computing facilities consisting of hardware and software available to internal and external users. The College accepts no responsibility for any damage to or loss of data arising directly or indirectly from the use of these facilities or for any consequential loss or damage.
2. The College provides no facilities that guarantee the confidentiality of files. The computer systems administrator and his/her designee do have the ability to view all messages and files of any user. It is not the routine practice of the administrator to view such files; however, privacy cannot be guaranteed.
3. Different computer labs may have different regulations concerning their use. [Example: signing in and out may be required in some labs.] Students who use a computer lab must learn and adhere to the regulations of that lab.
I understand that violation of this policy constitutes a violation of the Student Code for South Carolina Technical Colleges and may result in progressive disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the College.