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Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

BIOL-214

Spring R 2023 Section 008 01/16/2023 to 05/12/2023 Modified 01/20/2023  Meeting Times

Lab

Friday 8:15 - 10:05

 Contact Information

GSA Instructor: Olivia Robinson

Email: oarobinson@liberty.edu

GSA Instructor: Mr. Yaw Otchere Donkor

Email: ydonkor@liberty

 Course Description

Laboratory exercises selected to demonstrate principles of human anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on foundational concepts such as homeostasis, anatomical terminology, the chemistry of living things and the structure and function of cells and tissues. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are examined via hands-on exercises and dissection of preserved specimens.

Requisites

BIOL 213 or BIOL 313 (May be taken as corequisites).

It is the student’s responsibility to make up any prerequisite deficiencies, as stated in the Liberty University Catalog, which would prevent the successful completion of this course.

 Rationale

Human Anatomy & Physiology lab is intended to supplement Biology 213 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. The laboratory exercises are designed to involve the whole student, engaging the senses of touch, sight, hearing, smell and even taste to facilitate maximal learning and retention. Students use other students to practice hands-on clinical techniques that will prepare them for work in medical settings. As a Christian institution of higher learning, we will recognize as God as the Creator and Designer of our bodies (Psalm 139:14).

 Course Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to

1. Identify organs and tissues of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems using microscope slides, life-like models, and preserved specimens.

2. Describe the primary functions of the organs and tissues of the above organ systems.

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3. Perform and interpret clinical tests related to the above systems.

General Education Foundational Skill Learning Outcomes:

SSI 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on the world in which we live.

SSI 3. Apply solutions for a social and/or scientific question experienced in nature or society.

SSI 4: Describe how social and/or scientific inquiry equips human beings to be participants in God’s redemptive work.

 Course Resources

Study Guide & Atlas; Dr. Mark Blain (required)  Course Assignments

Each student is required to

1. Dissect preserved specimens (e.g., pig, cow eyes, sheep heart, etc.) and use models to find and correctly identify the organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. (This assignment accomplishes Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 and FSLOs SSI 1 and 4).

2. Satisfactorily complete clinical tests on other students (e.g., reflexes). (This assignment accomplishes Learning Outcome 3 and FSLOs SSI 1, 3, and 4).

3. Complete laboratory practicals and quizzes to demonstrate the ability to identify select organs and tissues from the human, cat, pig, or other life-like models and describe their functions. (This assignment accomplishes Learning Outcomes 1 and 2).

 Course Grading

Every student is expected to adhere to the Honor Code. Cheating of any kind (including plagiarism) will result in a grade of “0” for that particular test / assignment and additional punishment as deemed necessary may be levied against the student. A penalty will be imposed on work turned in late.

Three lab practical exams, 150 points each Ten quizzes, 25 points each

Ten review assignments, 25 points each Participation, 50 points

 Policies

Disability Assistance

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at ODAS@liberty.edu or in DeMoss Hall 1264 for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

For all disability testing accommodation requests (i.e. quieter environment, extended time, oral testing, etc.) Testing Services (DeMoss Hall 1036) is the officially designated place for all tests administered outside of the regular classroom.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy or the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures.

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Attendance Policy

In general, regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students. However, at times, students will miss classes.

For 100-200 Level courses

Absences for 100-200 level courses fall into two categories:

1. University Approved Absences

a. University Approved Absences include Liberty University sponsored events, athletic competition, short-term (one week or

less) or emergency military mobilizations, and other Provost-approved absences.

b. The student must provide written documentation in advance for University Approved Absences. For military duty related

absences, students who have received advanced notification orders are required to provide documentation for their military-related absence two weeks prior to the absence when feasible; however, students should turn-in documentation as soon as the orders are received. Whenever possible, students are required to be proactive by turning in pre-assigned coursework before their military related absence begins. In the event of a short notice military obligation (e.g. State Active Duty, emergency mobilization, rescheduled training assembly, etc.), students must notify faculty members as soon as possible.

c. Work missed for University-approved absences may be made up.

2. Student Elective Absences

a. Student Elective Absences include, but are not limited to, illness and bereavement.

b. Work missed for Student Elective Absences may be made up at the discretion of the faculty member. Questions

regarding missed work for Student Elective Absences must be addressed by the student with the professor within one week of returning to class. In cases where this is not possible, the student must notify the Professor in writing of the circumstances impacting his or her absence. The student may appeal the Professor’s decision in writing to the respective Chair within one week. Final appeals may be made to the Dean in writing within one week of the Chair’s decision and the Dean’s decision is final.

c. When circumstances result in excessive absences (e.g., serious medical illness, family crisis), upon return to campus, the student shall communicate in writing with the Registrar’s Office (Registrar@liberty.edu) and provide an explanation of his or her situation with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will consult with the faculty member before making the final decision and will notify, in writing, the student and the faculty member.

d. Students who are more than 10 minutes late for class are considered absent.

e. Students who are late for class 10 minutes or less are considered tardy but present for the class. If a student misses in-

class work due to tardiness, the faculty member may choose not to allow the student to make up this work. Three class

tardies will be counted as one absence.

f. Number of Student Elective Absences Permitted:

i. For classes that meet three times per week, the student will be permitted four elective absences for semester-long courses and up to two elective absences for 8-week courses.

ii. For classes that meet twice per week, the student will be permitted three elective absences for semester-long courses and one elective absence for 8-week courses.

iii. For classes that meet once per week, the student will be permitted one elective absence for semester-long and 8- week courses.

3. Penalties for each absence over the permitted number of elective absences per semester will be as follows: a. 50 points for classes that meet 3 times per week

b. 75 points for classes that meet 2 times per week

c. 100 points for classes that meet once per week

For 300-400 Level courses

Absences for 300-400 level courses fall into two categories:

1. University Approved Absences

a. University Approved Absences include Liberty University sponsored events, athletic competition, short-term (one week or

less) or emergency military mobilizations, and other Provost-approved absences.

b. The student must provide written documentation in advance for University Approved Absences. For military duty related

absences, students who have received advanced notification orders are required to provide documentation for their

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military-related absence two weeks prior to the absence when feasible; however, students should turn-in documentation as soon as the orders are received. Whenever possible, students are required to be proactive by turning in pre-assigned coursework before their military related absence begins. In the event of a short notice military obligation (e.g. State Active Duty, emergency mobilization, rescheduled training assembly, etc.), students must notify faculty members as soon as possible.

c. Work missed for University-approved absences may be made up. 2. Student Elective Absences

a. While the University believes that consistent attendance in all classes is the largest contributor to students earning good grades, the University Attendance Policy allows students in upper-level classes the opportunity to make their own decisions concerning attendance.

b. Work missed for Student Elective Absences may be made up at the discretion of the faculty member. Questions regarding missed work for Student Elective Absences must be addressed by the student with the professor within one week of returning to class. In cases where this is not possible, the student must notify the Professor in writing of the circumstances impacting his or her absence. The student may appeal the Professor’s decision in writing to the respective Chair within one week. Final appeals may be made to the Dean in writing within one week of the Chair’s decision and the Dean’s decision is final.

c. When circumstances result in excessive absences (e.g., serious medical illness, family crisis), upon return to campus the student shall communicate in writing with the Registrar’s Office (Registrar@liberty.edu) and provide an explanation of his or her situation with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will consult with the faculty member before making the final decision and will notify, in writing, the student and the faculty member.

Grading Scale

ABCDF

900-1000 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Honor Code

Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=1417 (https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=1417)

Add/Drop Policy

No course can be added after the first week of classes without signed approval from the course instructor and the Registrar’s Office. A Fall/Spring course may be dropped up to and during Drop/Add Week.

                    Late Assignment Policy

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Course Assignments should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor prior to the assignment due date.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive a 10% deduction.

2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted.

4. Group projects/assignments will not be accepted after the due date.

Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.  Schedule

When Topic Notes

     Module 1: Week 1-Microscope

1/16 - 1/20

Learn

Read: 2 items(s) Watch: 1 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

     Apply

Course Requirement Checklist Class Introduction

Terminology & Microscope Review Quiz: 1

   Module 2: Week 2-Cells & Tissues

1/23 - 1/27

Learn

Read: 2 items(s) Watch: 1 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply

Cells & Tissues Review Quiz: 2

      Module 3: Week 3-Integument

1/30 - 2/3

Learn

Read: 1 items(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply

Integument Review Quiz: 3

     Week 4: Lab Practical

2/5 - 2/10

Learn

Read: 0 items(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply Lab Practical 1

  Module 4: Week 5-Bone Tissue

2/13 - 2/17

Learn

Read: 1 items(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

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    When Topic Notes

 Module 6: Week 7-Muscles

2/27 - 3/3

Apply

Bone Tissue Review Quiz: 4

      Module 5: Week 6-Skeleton

2/20 - 2/24

Learn

Read: 2 items(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply

Skeleton Review Quiz: 5

      Learn

Read: 1 items(s) Watch: 0] item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

         Week 9-Lab Practical

3/20 - 3/24

Apply

Articulations Review Quiz: 6

   Module 7: Week 8-Articulations

3/6 - 3/10

Learn

Read: 2 items(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

Apply

Muscles Review Quiz: 7

  Learn

Read: 0 items(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply Lab Practical 2

   Module 8: Week 10-CNS/PNS

3/27 - 3/31

Learn

Read: 2 item(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply

Nervous System Review Quiz: 8

      Module 9: Week 11-Reflexes/General Senses

4/3 - 4/7

Learn

Read: 2 item(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply

Reflexes & General Senses Review Quiz: 9

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 When Topic Notes

   Module 10: Week 12-Special Senses

4/10 - 4/14

Learn

Read: 3 item(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply

Special Senses Review Quiz: 10

     Week 13-Lab Practical

4/17 - 4/21

Learn

Read: 0 item(s) Watch: 0 item(s) Explore: 0 item(s)

 Apply Lab Practical 3

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