Biomedical Science 107 - Human Anatomy
Syllabus
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Required Book: McKinley and O'Laughlin, Human Anatomy
Please bring the textbook to all lab sessions.
Instructor: Joe Connell
Web Site: biosbcc.net/connell
E Mail: connell@sbcc.edu (please include "bms107" in the subject line)
Office: EBS 307 / Phone 965-0581 ext. 2772
Office Hours: Please See The Schedule 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
    • 75 multiple choice, 1 point each
    • For each chapter of the textbook, a Chapter Outline will be posted at the course web site. It is recommended that you download and print each outline and bring it to the lecture on that topic.
    • "Simple Multiple Choice," "Difficult Multiple Choice" and "Challenge Yourself" quizzes are available at the publisher's web site. You can link to the quizzes from the Chapter Outlines posted at the instructor's web site. Use "Tile" mode (do not have your windows Maximized).
    • Check your answers to the quiz questions using the publisher's web site. Redo as needed until all are correct. Review the questions and answers prior to each test. Tests will be based to a large extent on the assigned quiz questions and may include any of the assigned questions. Questions may be edited for inclusion on a test.
    • Additional test preparation tips include:
      • Study the Chapter Outlines and your notes. Items may be selected from the Outlines for inclusion on a test.
      • Try the Past Test Questions available at the instructor's web site.

  • 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
    • A quiz will be given in lab every week, except as noted on the class schedule.
    • Prior to each week's lab session, please go to Lab Lists and download and print the list required for that week.
    • Lab Quizzes will consist of anatomical identification ("ID") questions, in "fill in the blank" format.
    • When calculating each student's final percentage:
      • all points earned on all lab quizzes are included in the calculation
      • the point value of one lab quiz will be deducted from the points possible

  • 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 content and concepts of the current lecture topic.
    • While writing ICRs, each student may refer to his or her personal notes.
    • General awareness and appreciation of the current topic will be adequate.
    • ICRs will be accepted only from students in attendance at the time that the ICR is assigned.
    • The dates and times of the ICRs will not be announced. Please do not ask prior to class if an ICR will be given that day.
    • When calculating each student's final percentage:
      • all points earned on all ICR's are included in the calculation
      • the point value of one ICR will be deducted from the points possible

  • Plus Hours Assignments
    • The Plus Hours Assignments utilize software and web pages that will reinforce your knowledge of human anatomy.
    Final Grade "Cutoffs" (final percentages are not "rounded off")
  • 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.
  • All students are expected to fully comply with the BMS 107 class schedule and the SBCC academic calendar.
  • Student-athletes and students concurrently enrolled at other institutions, please cross-check your schedules for conflicts due to away games, exams, etc., and inform the instructor as soon as possible if any conflicts exist.
  • Late arrival for any scheduled test or quiz may disqualify the student. Ordinary traffic and parking situations are not valid excuses for absence or tardiness.
  • 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.
  • College policies on SBCC students with disabilities who are requesting accommodations for classes, campus activities or tests should use the following SBCC procedure:
    1. Contact the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office.
    2. Submit documentation of your disability to the DSPS office.
    3. Communicate with a DSPS counselor regarding options for services and accommodations.
    4. 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.
  • BMS 100, "The Human Body" is a general education course and serves as excellent preparation for BMS 107 if needed.
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    August 2008