BMS100 Syllabus

Biomedical Science 100 - The Human Body
Syllabus

Excerpts from Catalog Description

BIOMD 100 — The Human Body (4)

3.3 hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly.

Non-technical introduction to anatomy and physiology.

Satisfies SBCC General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.

Satisfies Anatomy and Physiology requirements for SBCC LVN program.

Does not satisfy requirements for ADN majors.

UC transfer limit: no credit for BIOMD 100 if taken after BioMed 107 or 108 or 109; 100, 107, 108, 109, 146 combined maximum credit, two courses.

Required Book
Shier, Butler and Lewis, Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th ed.
Please bring this textbook to all lab sessions.

Instructor: Joe Connell
Web Site: biosbcc.net/connell
E Mail: connell@sbcc.edu (please include "bms100" in the subject line)
Office: EBS 307 / Phone 965-0581 ext. 2772
Office Hours: Please See Schedule The For This Semester

Grading

Your final grade for this course will be based on the percentage of the total points possible that you earn. Items that are used in calculating your percentage are Tests, Lab Quizzes, In-Class Responses, Plus Hours Assignments, and a Final Examination. The Schedule includes information about the number, point value, etc., of each item.

Tests
- 50 multiple choice, 1 point each, plus approximately 8 questions that may be answered in one paragraph (3 pts. ea.), to total 75 points.
- Do the assigned Chapter Quiz questions at the publisher's On-Line Learning Center (OLC).
  - You can link to the questions from the online versions of the chapter outlines at the instructor's web site. Use "Tile" mode (do not have windows Maximized).
  - Check your answers using the host web site. Redo as needed until all are correct. Review the assigned questions and answers prior to the test.
  - A test may include any of the assigned questions and questions may be edited for inclusion on a test.
- Study the Chapter Outlines and your class notes. Items may be selected from the Outlines for inclusion on a test.
- Try the Past Test Questions available at the BMS100 web site.
- View the online Animations if available.
Final Examination
- The Final Examination ("final") shall consist of two portions:
  1. The greater portion (75 points) will resemble a regular test on the chapters that were covered subsequent to the last regular test.
  2. A smaller portion (25 points) of the "final" will address major concepts from throughout the course and will be oriented toward evaluation of the official "Student Learning Outcomes" for this course.
Lab Quizzes
- Generally given at the conclusion of each lab period, covering the activity that was done that day.
- Mainly multiple choice and "short answer" questions, plus some anatomical identification questions in "fill in the blank" format.
- Student must be present for the entire the lab period to be eligible for full credit.
- In calculating each student's final percentage:
  - all points earned on all Lab Quizzes are included
  - the point value of one (1) quiz will be excused ("dropped")
In-Class Responses ("ICRs")
- Approximately seven times during the semester, a portion of the lecture period will be used for students to respond in writing to the concepts and content of the current lecture topic.
- While writing ICRs, each student may refer to his or her personal notes.
- Dates and times of the ICRs will not be announced.
- ICRs will be accepted only from students in attendance.
- In calculating each student's final percentage:
  - all points earned on all ICRs are included
  - the point value of one (1) ICR will be excused ("dropped")
Plus Hours Assignments
- utilize software that reinforces knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- details will be explained in class or may be viewed at the Plus Hours section of the course web site

Final Grade "Cutoffs"

90% or more of the points possible - "A"

80% or more of the points possible, but less than 90% - "B"

70% or more of the points possible, but less than 80% - "C"

50% or more of the points possible, but less than 70% - "D"

Less than 50% of the points possible - "F"

Pass / No Pass grading option: minimum 70% required to Pass.

Course Policies

Generally, no "make-ups" unless student has a written certificate (note, memo, letter, etc.) signed by an appropriate individual.

Student-athletes - check your game schedule against the class schedule to identify conflicts due to away games, etc. Please inform instructor immediately if conflicts exist.

Late arrival for any course activity may disqualify the student. Ordinary traffic and parking situations and scheduled appointments are not valid excuses.

Cell phones, mp3 players, etc., and restrooms may not be used during any test or quiz.

No "extra credit" will be available. If you are having problems, please see the instructor immediately.

To receive a "W," the student must take appropriate steps prior to the deadline.

SBCC students with disabilities who are requesting accommodations for classes, campus activities or tests should use the following SBCC procedure:

Contact the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office.
Submit documentation of your disability to the DSPS office.
Communicate with a DSPS counselor regarding options for services and accommodations.
Reach accommodation agreement with the DSPS counselor and your instructor.

SBCC requests you complete this process at least ten working days before your accommodation is needed, in order to allow DSPS staff time to provide your accommodation. Contact: DSPS office (805) 965-0581 x 2364, SS Building, room 160, dspshelp@sbcc.edu. (NOTE: This also includes students who are requesting to bring service animals into classes. The animals will be registered in DSPS. The procedure also includes requests to bring personal service attendants into classes. DSPS is required to submit board authorization forms for any classroom attendant who is not an SBCC employee.)

This course includes study of cadavers. Students are required to conduct themselves in manners consistent with the guidelines of the Willed Body Program.