Human Anatomy & Physiology Learning Management System

CANVAS Learning Management System (LMS): Ensure that you have access to CANVAS, that you update your email profile, and set your notification options to receive timely posts from instructors or students. Be aware that posts, assignments, and messages will use CANVAS as the primary conduit between student and instructor. Private email is not acceptable for certain class-related communications LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course is designed to enable the student to: 1. Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge in the fields of anatomy and physiology that will allow you to have the understanding to keep up with scientific advances that will occur during your professional lifetimes. 2. Demonstrate a knowledgeable foundation in anatomy and physiology that you will need to understand diseased states of the body and the effect of drugs on the body that you will study later in pharmacology and pathophysiology. 3. Build the skills you will need to express yourself in scientific terms. 4. Demonstrate the functional organization of the endocrine system, blood, heart, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition, urinary system, reproductive system, and genetics Students must repeat the course if a grade of N, F, or D grade is awarded. Course content for each semester is reflected in posted Assignments, Discussions, and Announcements. ASSESSMENT MEASURES(AM): Assessment measures imply graded responses in the form of tests, quizzes, exams, etc. from the instructor or student peers about requested student activities or assignments. AM may be given in class as PowerPoint-like presentations, or as an online exam. General Overview: This course has 3 main divisions covering a total 16 chapters. Roughly 5 chapters followed by a section exam and a Comprehensive Final Exam at the semester’s end. 1) Section 1- Organization of Human body; 2) Section 2- Support and Movement; 3) Section 3- Integration and Control Systems. Final Exam Required to pass this course regardless of any prior grade accumulations. “Missing” the Final Exam means an automatic F (Failure) grade for the Course. Regardless to a prior point or grade accumulations. Course Grades Totals in Canvas Gradebook Rounding up to the next whole numerical value should not be expected. Scantron (form 106173) sheet when Required for Face-to-Face Lecture exams. To be purchased via the College Bookstore. GRADING: A = 90 - 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79% D = 60 – 69% F = < 60% CLASS POLICIES: Punctuality and courtesy are requirements for the course. CLASS ATTENDANCE is recorded beginning of each class & graded, According to the LDCC catalog, “Class attendance is regarded as an obligation and a privilege, and students are expected to regularly and punctually attend all classes in which they are enrolled. Failure to do so may jeopardize a student’s scholastic standing and may lead to suspension from the institution.” When a student accumulates an excess of absences a recommendation MAY be made to have the student dropped.  Excessive absence is considered as 5 classes in MWF classes, 3 classes in MW or TR, and 2 classes in once-a-week classes.\ Talking or any other form of distraction will not be tolerated. Not only is this disruptive, but it is very rude. If you are asked to leave, you must do so immediately.     Careful cellular phone or similar device policy adherence expected. No exceptions. ***LEAVING CLASS before DISMISSAL may result in loss of attendance point(s) for that day*** INTEGRITY POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Cheating and Plagiarism will not be sanctioned.   Cheating - Cheating is the practice of fraudulent or deceptive acts for improving a grade or obtaining course credit. This definition includes any actions by a student that are intended to gain an unearned academic advantage by fraudulent or deceptive means. Plagiarism - Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating that consists of the misuse of the published and/or unpublished works of another by representing the material so used, as one's work. Getting Ahead  Knowing TERMS is the critical pathway to success in this class. Knowing Term affiliation, relationships, associations are focused upon. Critical thinking is the way to learn this material. HOW TO SUCCEED      1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Having a sense of maturity and how to succeed on your own. Time management skills Self-discipline Teamwork skills and the ability to get along with and work with people different from yourself. Attitude is very important! Come to class. You can't learn if you are not here. Hearing an explanation of the material will build and expand on what you have read. Keep ahead of the reading, a robust 34 pages +/- per class period. Once you have fallen behind it is very difficult to catch up. It is expected that you will come to class prepared and that you have read the material in your textbook that will be covered in class that day. Ask questions in class. Chances are that other people are having trouble with the concept also. It also helps me determine the level of understanding in the class. Answer questions in class. This will enable you to put your thoughts into words using the the scientific language that you have learned. Expressing your thoughts will make for a better understanding of the concepts. If the answer is not perfect, it doesn't matter, it will give me an idea of the level of understanding and give me practice in expressing scientific thought. Punctuality and Courtesy are requirements for the course. Tardiness at the class beginning, attendance may be counted as present without attendance grade point credit.  Troubleshooting suggestions.     Canvas LMS issues/access Click on Canvas help “?” Honorlock issues or access Click on HonorLock Chat. McGraw-Hill issues or access Call 800 331 5094 for Connect Support. If these are not helpful Contact your Instructor from Canvas Inbox. Notifications  Students are to be aware of due dates and times. Times may differ from assignment to assignment. There are not standard due times of day. Exam ABSENCE POLICY Absences may be excused if extenuating circumstance(s) is/are documented and attestation accepted by instructor towards atonement for ONLY those occurring on a testing day. All other tardy/absences result in point(s) loss for that day(s). Absence documentation is to be presented to the next class attended for consideration of atonement. Atonement is at the instructor’s discretion. One Test absence may be excused with proper documentation. AFTER 2nd test absence, no atonement.       LATE SUBMISSIONS POLICY  Submitting assignments or required class responses may be accepted or denied depending on the subject. If a due date is stated, then an attempt to submit after the deadline may be denied or allowed but not graded (both result in zero scores) or may be allowed with a late penalty of 20% per hour past due time. MINORS IN CLASSROOM POLICY  No minors in the classroom. Withdrawal Policy - Last day to withdraw with a "W" see college home page calendar.