Instructor: Nancy Bushnell
Office: FACULTY I, ROOM 111
Office Hours: T,TH (10:40-11:40 a.m.), and by appointment
Office Phone: 245-8251
Email Address: bushnell@hawaii.edu

REQUIRED TEXT:
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (7th edition) by Martini with 7.0CD & Applications Manual;
Colored pencils; red pen; 3-ring notebook; lined paper; handouts
Internet Access for book CD and research (vocabulary)

OPTIONAL MATERIALS:
A & P Flash Cards, Exercises in back of Lab Manual by Marieb, The Anatomy Coloring Book, The Physiology Coloring Book,

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the human body for students entering health or medically-related fields. This basic course includes a study of the body's embryology, gross anatomy, microanatomy, physiology, homeostatic relationships and the use of anatomy and physiology terms and concepts. This course will also develop thinking, reading, and writing skills and problem-solving abilities. The systems studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous.
Prerequisite: Qualified for ENG 100, "C" or higher in CHEM 151 and CHEM 151L or CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L or 2 years of high school science within the last 5 years, including 1 year of high school college-prep chemistry with a "B" or better and 1 year of college-prep biological science with a "B" or better.
Corequisite: ZOOL 141L

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
It is expected that students who pass this course will:
1. learn the required anatomical structures and terminology of the listed systems*
2. explain the physiology both gross and cellular of the listed systems*
3. describe the cause and effect relationship between the systems*
4. describe the functional relationship between the listed systems*
5. discuss the negative and positive feedback process in the listed systems*
6. identify the basic embryology of the listed systems*
7. discuss the maturation and aging processes involving these systems*
8. discuss and answer questions correctly to demonstrate critical thinking by:

*The systems that will be studied include: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous.

OFFICE VISITS:
Please visit me regarding your progress in the course at office hours or by appointment.

GRADES:
Seventy percent (70%) of the final grade will be determined by chapter exams and the final comprehensive exam. All exams total will consist of multiple-choice, matching, and short answer identification questions. Questions will come from the text, lecture, vocabulary lists, and hand-outs and are worth one point each.

Twenty percent (20%) of the final grade will consist of in-class group discussions and activities; research; written answers to clinical situations and newspaper or magazine articles handed out in class; and homework assignments including vocabulary and study questions. Your notebook is your portfolio of your work and should include your vocabulary and study questions; your book and class notes, ten entries of learning and study strategies used in class along with an analysis; copies of all written article assignments; a copy of the class syllabus, class schedule, student understandings document, and an example of the mathematical process used to figure out your grade.

Five percent (5%) of the final grade will be determined by your self-assessment.

Five percent (5%) of the final grade will be for active participation and attendance. Daily assignments will be checked at the beginning of the class. If you are not present at that time you will be marked absent. More than four absences will decrease your participation percentage by 1% per each absence over four. Ten absences earns a grade of "F". Two excused absences will allow the late assignment to be accepted. All other late assignments will not be accepted. Make up exams may consist of essay questions.

Your  final grade is based on:	Percentage	Grading Scale
Exam Score Average	70%	A = 90 - 100%
Daily Assignments, Articles, Notebook	20%	B = 80 - 89%
Self-assessment	5%	C = 65 - 79%
Active Participation and Attendance	5%	D = 55 - 64%
Total	100%	F = 0 - 54%

WITHDRAWALS/INCOMPLETES:
Remember that the final date for withdrawal from the course is ____________. A withdrawal "W" grade after ______________, requires the instructor's signature and is given only in cases of extreme or unusual circumstances: 1) a certified medical reason or 2) a death in the immediate family.

An incomplete "I" grade will be given only to students who are achieving passing grades and are very close to completing the course. The request form needs to be presented prior to the last day of instruction. In addition, the student must have a very good reason for not being able to complete all the work on time, such as those listed under withdrawal policy.

TEST QUESTIONS:
Seventy percent (70%) of your grade (exam questions) are taken from the material in the book and lecture. Therefore, regular attendance is normally required to attain a good grade.  Since images and overheads are used in lecture, note taking is difficult in class and audio taping of lecture is allowed. Prohibited classroom activities include any disruptive behavior, late arrival or early exit, eating or drinking in class, cheating, bringing children to class, videotaping, or unregistered audit of lecture. Cheating results in an automatic zero for the test and is cause for immediate disciplinary action.

INSTRUCTION:
The method of instruction is by lecture, PowerPoint presentations, video, CD's, Socratic questioning, group discussion, research, and writing. Review the course competencies and you will see such words as "explain, describe, discuss, and relate". In order to address these objectives you need to talk and write. In small groups and in the class, you will be discussing specific problem issues addressed in clinical situations and current science articles and then writing a short response explaining the problem or answering specific questions. The text, previous lecture material, and experience act as resources. The written response needs to be turned in at the end of class to get credit. These discussions and written work comprise 20 percent of your final grade.

STUDY SKILLS AND ADVISING:
Zoology 141 is a very academically demanding course that requires highly developed study skills. Generally, 6 hours of study time/week are required to obtain a minimal grade of C or D. Since memory coding and retrieval are critical to success, students are usually advised to organize, summarize, and rewrite the information contained in the text (and lecture) into a set of coherent notes which can be used for review. In addition (but not as a substitution), some students choose to use a study guide or coloring book. The exercises in the lab book are an excellent study guide and give practice in the use of A & P terminology. Flash cards, coloring books, study guides, and an easier text have been used by students in the past as other learning tools.

Students who perform poorly on tests should seek academic advising from the instructor. During the semester only estimated letter grades are given. As a general rule, students who fail a single test ("F") or perform poorly ("D") on more than one test should make an appointment to see the instructor to discuss study habits and ways to improve your performance. If a student has a complaint or concern regarding the class or teaching, that person needs to make an appointment and talk with the instructor to resolve the problem.

If you have a disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability and the support that you need, you are invited to contact the Student Services Office, 245-8314 or 245-8212 as soon as possible.  This is to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

The Learning Center has tutors to help students understand and learn how to read a science text, how to take an exam, and how to write papers. Visit the Learning Center and make an appointment.

STUDENT CONDUCT and ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

As members of the academic community students are expected to promote an atmosphere of honesty and learning, respect for others, and appropriate classroom behavior to maintain the academic integrity essential to the educational process.  "Academic dishonesty cannot be condoned by the University.  Such dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism which violate the Student Conduct Code and may result in expulsion from the University." (Kauai Community College Catalog)

ZOOLOGY 141 SCHEDULE (SPRING 2009-T,TH) (*Note - schedule is subject to change)

DATE	SUBJECT (CHAPTER)	SUGGESTED HOMEWORK (CHAPTER)
1/15	Syllabus & Introduction to the Human Body (1)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (1)
1/17,22	Chemistry (2)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (2)
1/21	HOLIDAY	MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
1/24,29	Cells (3)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (3)
1/31	EXAM #1	Chapters 1- 2- 3
2/5,7	Tissues (4) & Skin (5)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (4)
2/12	Skin (5)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (5)
2/14	Bone Tissue (6)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (6)
2/19	EXAM #2, Bones (7,8)	Chapters 4 - 5 - 6
2/21,26	Skeletal System(7,8) & Articulations(9)	LEARN BONES  Vocabulary & Study Questions (9)
2/28	EXAM #3, Notebook Due	Chapters 7 - 8 - 9
3/4,6	Muscle Tissue (10)	LEARN MUSCLES,  Vocabulary & Study Questions (10)
3/6	Muscle (11)	LEARN MUSCLES,  Study Questions (11)
3/11	EXAM #4	Chapters 10 - 11
3/13	CONFERENCES	MAKE 10 MIN. APPOINTMENT-PROGRESS
3/18,20	Nervous Tissue (12) & PNS-Peripheral NS (13)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (12) LEARN NERVES
3/20 (F)	Last Day to Withdraw	Check Grades
3/24-28	HOLIDAY	SPRING RECESS
4/1	PNS-Peripheral NS (13)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (13)
4/3,8	Brain/CNS-Central NS (14)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (14)
4/10	EXAM #5, Notebooks Due	Chapters 12 - 13 - 14
4/15	ANS-Autonomic Nervous System (16)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (16)
4/17	Neural Integration (15)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (15)
4/22,24	Special Senses (17)	Vocabulary & Study Questions (17)
4/29	EXAM #6	Chapters 15 - 16 - 17
5/1	SELF-ASSESSMENT DUE	Final Exam Review
5/3	Final Exam Review
5/13	FINAL EXAM	(Cumulative) - 10:00-12:00 A.M.