Meeting Times and Locations:

Note:  If you are a beginner to using computers and accessing the Internet, you can get help from the staff in the Computer Resource Center in LRC-D.  Access their website at the following URL:  www.ivcc.edu/crc/

Q:  What resources will be printed off for me by Mrs. Caley Opsal?  The syllabus, course schedule, and seminar objectives will be given to you during lecture or seminar; however, lecture outlines, which are optional, and other materials must be printed off by the student.  Lectures will be conducted using powerpoints.  These will not be made available to students.  Seminar questions will be discussed during seminar and lecture.  Preparing these questions prior to class will allow you to adequately contribute to weekly discussions and understand class content more quickly and thoroughly than if you hadn't done them.  

Prerequisites:  BIO 1007 or THM 1206 and THM 1216 with a passing grade 

Expected Student Learning Outcomes:

1.  The student will develop an understanding of the relationships of anatomical structures with their functions.
2.  The student will be able to relate organ systems of the human body to their specific homeostatic functions.
3.  The student will develop laboratory skills in anatomical dissection (using the cat and human cadaver), microscopy, and scientific instrumentation.
4.  The student will become prepared for more advanced work in anatomy and physiology.
5.  The student will develop and encourage in others a lifetime curiosity and interest concerning practical applications of anatomy and physiology in medicine and research.

1. Attendance Policy: Attendance is taken during each class period (lecture, seminar, and lab).   I reserve the right to withdraw any student who has shown poor attendance (4 or more absences from any combination of lecture, seminar or lab).  An excused absence in the case of recurring illness requires a note from your physician.  However, if you wish to be withdrawn, you need to contact me in person, by phone or e-mail so I can process the necessary paperwork.  Any in-class work missed due to absence may not be made up (including quizzes).

In case of inclement weather or emergency:  If you feel there is a possibility the college may cancel classes due to weather, you can tune in to WLPO 1220 AM or check the college web site (www.ivcc.edu).  Class cancellations are posted to the website whenever possible.  In case of emergency, please be aware of the location of all exits from the classroom and know where to proceed if a fire or tornado alarm sounds during class.  Your instructor will expect you to quickly and safely evacuate the building or, in the case of a tornado, move to the lower level of main campus, should such an emergency or drill take place.  Emergency procedures are posted near the doorway of each classroom on main campus.  In the case of a medical emergency, you can dial 911 from any campus phone.  IVCC has a team of First Responders ready to respond to such emergencies.

2. Classroom Etiquette: IVCC has adopted official policies which address student rights, academic integrity, and student code of conduct. These policies are outlined in the IVCC Student Handbook and they address such things as cheating, harassment, and verbal abuse. Please refer to the handbook for details.  Be courteous to others and keep your cell phone turned OFF or put it in silent mode when class is in session. 
If you refuse to adhere to this policy, you may be asked to leave the classroom. 

3. Lecture Exams: Exams are not cumulative and each exam covers only the material presented since the previous exam. Lecture exams are mainly multiple choice format but may also include fill-in-the-blank and short answer.

4. Lab:  The laboratory component and points earned in lab are part of this course as a whole.  Your lab instructor is responsible for teaching labs and administering and grading lab exams  The grades are passed to the lecture instructor (Mrs. Caley Opsal) and become part of your overall final grade. 

All lab materials must remain in the lab. Only atlases (blue books) may be checked out. Lab exams (practicals) are scheduled in A-101 (please see course schedule for tentative dates). Students will not be allowed in the lab on lab test day, so be sure to make plans to study ahead of time. You may not be familiar with lab practicals, which differ from traditional paper and pencil exams  These type of exams consist of identifying structures labeled on models, preserved cats, charts, etc...  In other words, you are tested on the things you SEE and DO in lab. 

It is in your best interest to come to lab additional hours outside of your regularly scheduled lab time whenever possible!  The Biology Lab is open to all students Mondays from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00-3:00 p.m.  

5.  Notice to students with disabilities: If you are a student with a cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability you may be eligible for academic support services such as extended test time, texts on tape, note-taking services, etc.... If you are interested in receiving academic support services, please contact the Special Populations Office at 224-0284, office B-204 and inform your instructors.

6.  Assistance to victims of domestic violence and related crimes is available on campus:  In October 2005, IVCC in collaboration with ADV & SAS was awarded a two-year grant from the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women in order to create a Coordinated Campus and Community Response to Violence Against Women on campus.  If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, ADV & SAS offers support, resources, and strength in a safe environment.  Call IVCC's hotline at 815-224-0484 for immediate assistance or stop by the counseling center (E-201C) for more information.

7.  Grades: Methods of instruction include lectures, laboratories, audio-visuals (including computer demos and/or assignments), demonstrations, group discussions, in-class exercises, and possible guest speakers. Students will be evaluated based on total points from lecture and lab exams, weekly lecture quizzes, and in-class activities.

**To calculate your grade (if you need assistance, please see Mrs. Caley Opsal and bring your lab practical scores with you):  

1.  Add up the total points you earned.
2.  Add up the total points possible of all your grades (lecture and lab combined).
3.  Take points earned and divide by points possible and multiply by 100.

*In the final evaluation of your grade, class attendance, attitude and participation will be taken into consideration for those students very close to having earned the next higher grade.*

8. Cadaver Demonstrations: A human cadaver will be used for demonstration purposes at the end of each lab unit.

9. Academic Dishonesty Policy: Any student caught cheating will automatically receive a ZERO for that exam or quiz and will be subject to withdrawal from the course at the discretion of the instructor.

10. Nursing Students and health professions majors in general must obtain a minimum grade of a C to receive full course credit.

11. Audit Students: Audit students are required to participate in all exams and quizzes and must obtain a point total equal to 70% or higher at the end of the course. The same attendance policy applies to audit students.  Please inform your instructor at the start of the semester if you are auditing.

12. Withdrawing from Class: The final day to withdraw from the course is Tuesday, April 8, 2008.  Be sure to contact your instructor before this date so the paperwork can be processed in a timely manner.  It is not advisable to stop attending class and assume your instructor will withdraw you for poor attendance (particularly if it is right before the withdrawal date).

13. No food, drink, tobacco products, or children are allowed in the classroom.  The following quote is taken from IVCC's administrative procedures manual:  IVCC supports families and understands the needs of students who are parents. However, when students bring their children to class it can create a distraction for the parent as well as for other students and the instructor.  Therefore, students are discouraged from bringing their children to class. In a case where it is unavoidable, the instructor may grant permission.  Under no circumstances are children permitted in any labs except the Computer Resource Centers, which are subject to instructor discretion as outlined above.  In the interest of all concerned, students should not leave small children unattended anywhere on campus.

14. COMPUTER INFO:  As stated earlier, Interactive Physiology (IP) 9-System Suite CD-ROM demonstrations will be used during the semester. You can run these programs on campus in the student computer lab, LRC-D, or in the biology lab; however, you need to bring your own headphones to hear the animations (walkman headphones will do).  You may also access the Internet using your student account in the student computer lab, LRC-D.  You can view the computer lab schedule at the following URL: http://www.ivcc.edu/crc/Hours.html. 

15. COMMUNICATION:  Faculty office hours are reserved for students.  Please don't hesitate to stop by if you need extra assistance.  My door is always open to students with problems, questions, or concerns.  If you can't make it during my office hours, the best way to reach me is by e-mail (I check it daily) or by phone.  I am looking forward to getting to know you all better in the coming months!

STUDY TIPS

Although we all have busy lives, you need to make this course a priority in order to succeed.  Plan to spend at least 2-4 hours of additional time studying for each hour of lecture or lab. Those of you with a limited science background may have a much more difficult time with this course than others who have had some of the suggested course prerequisites. Try to incorporate these tips into your lifestyle:

1.  Read and study your textbook!  Pay particular attention to tables, summaries, charts and diagrams.
2.  Each week, complete at least a portion of the lecture outline (available online) by filling in definitions and other material found in the text reading prior to coming to class.
3.  Take notes during lecture and lab and make a habit of reviewing your notes daily outside of class.
4.  Come to lab outside of your scheduled lab time to study charts and models each week.
5.  Complete the assigned seminar objectives prior to coming to class and be ready to engage in discussions during seminar.
6.  Do not wait until the night before to study for an exam.
7.  Discuss difficult concepts with fellow classmates.  The more you engage yourself in discussions and read about the material outside of class, the more you will "get it." 
8.  Read the chapter summaries before you read the chapter and after lecture and seminar.
9.  Make note cards of definitions and other concepts related to each unit.
10. Visit Mrs. Opsal and/or Mr. Oseland during their office hours for questions and extra help.
11. Find a peer tutor who can work with you on an individual (or small group) basis.
 

Last updated:  01/07/08

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