Biomedical Science 107 - Human Anatomy
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    Excerpts from Catalog Description: BMS 107 — Human Anatomy (4)
  • Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
  • Structure of the human body. Laboratory includes study of a human anatomical specimen and comparative anatomy.
  • Transferable to all four-year institutions, including nursing schools.
  • Satisfies SBCC General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.
  • CAN BIOL 10 or CAN BIOL SEQ B [with BIOMD 108].
  • UC Transfer Limit: BMS 100, 107, 108, 109 and 146 combined: maximum credit, two courses.
    Textbook: McKinley and O'Laughlin, Human Anatomy
    Please bring the textbook to all lab sessions.
    Instructors

     Joe Connell, Assistant Professor
    Web Site: biosbcc.net/connell
    E Mail: connell@sbcc.edu
    Office: Room EBS 307 / Phone 965-0581 ext. 2772
    Office Hours - Please see the Schedule for the current semester.

    Peter Aguilar, M.A.
    E Mail: ptaguilar@pipeline.sbcc.edu
    Office: Room EBS 211
    Office Hours - Please see the Schedule for the current 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
    • Approximately two thirds (50 points) of each test will consist of multiple choice questions, 1 point each.
    • Approximately one third (25 points) of each test will consist of "short answer" questions that can be answered in a paragraph or less.
    • For each chapter of the textbook, a Chapter Outline will be posted at the instructor's web site. It is recommended that you download and print each outline and bring it to the lecture on that topic.
    • Test preparation tips:
      • Study the Chapter Outlines and your notes regularly (several times per week, every week). Do not wait until just before a test to "cram."
      • Try the Past Test Questions available at the instructor's web site.
      • On-line quizzes ("Simple Multiple Choice," "Difficult Multiple Choice" and "Challenge Yourself") are available at the publisher's web site.
        • The Chapter Outlines (at the instructor's web site) include lists of the assigned on-line quiz questions (at the publisher's web site). You can link to the on-line quizzes from the Chapter Outlines.
        • A test may include any of the assigned questions, and questions may be edited (modified) for inclusion on a test.
        • 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.
      Final Examination
    • The Final Examination 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 the Lab Lists page 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.
      In-Class Responses (ICR's)
    • Approximately eight times during the semester, a portion of the lecture period will be used for "ICR's," during which students respond in writing to the content and concepts of the current lecture topic.
    • While writing ICR's, each student may refer to his or her personal notes.
    • ICR's will be accepted only from students in attendance at the time that the ICR is presented. No "makeups" for any reason.
    • The dates and times of the ICR's 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"
      • In order for the student to receive a given grade, his or her final percentage must meet or exceed the "cutoff" for that grade. Percentages are not "rounded off."
      • The instructor may, at his discretion, lower the "cutoff" for any given grade without necessarily lowering the cutoff(s) for any other grade(s).
    • 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
  • "Make-Up" Policy
    • Tests: No makeups unless student has a written certificate (note, memo, letter, etc.) signed by an appropriate individual.
    • Final Exam: No makeups or alternate scheduling for any reason.
    • Lab Quizzes: may be "made up" only by attending another BMS107 lab session taught by the same instructor, if possible.
    • ICR's: No makeups for any reason.
    • A penalty of one half of the point value of the assignment will be applied to Plus Hours assignments that are submitted after the due date. No Plus Hours assignments will be accepted after the date of the final exam.
  • All students are required to fully comply with the BMS107 class schedule and with the SBCC academic calendar. Conflicts that arise from work schedules, travel plans, or enrollment at other institutions are not valid excuses for missing any scheduled class meeting in this course.
  • Each student is required to attend the lab section in which he or she is officially enrolled. Occasional "floating" between lab sections may be possible and requires that instructor permission be obtained in advance.
  • 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.
  • The following may not be used during any test or quiz: cell phones, mp3 players, electronic translators, restrooms.
  • 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 Withdrawal deadline.
  • SBCC students with disabilities who are requesting accommodations for classes, college activities or tests should use the following SBCC procedure. This includes students who are requesting to bring service animals or personal service attendants who are not SBCC employees into classes.
    1. Contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS).
    2. Submit documentation of your disability to the DSPS office.
    3. Communicate with a DSPS counselor regarding options for services and accommodations.
    4. Reach written 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.
  • 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.
      Student Learning Outcomes

      Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
    1. Identify the microscopic and gross structures of human anatomy.
    2. Demonstrate anatomical knowledge using specimens, models, and drawings.
    3. Explain the development and interrelationships of the human organ systems.
    4. Apply anatomical knowledge by demonstrating the functional relationships of structures within each organ system.
    5. Integrate anatomical knowledge with modern biomedical practices.
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