COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 09I.
COURSE NUMBER & TITLE: Biology
2256 – Advanced Physiology (NCTC) http://programs.northlandcollege.edu/biology/ II.
CREDIT HOURS: 2 III.
HOURS PER WEEK:
3 Thursday 10 am –
11:40 am Room 601 IV.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION INCLUDING
PRE-REQUISITE: A
course designed to increase the student’s understanding of the mechanisms
involved in the normal functioning of the human body, with lesser emphases
regarding the effects of disease on that functioning. Focus is on body defenses and interaction
and integration of body processes. V.
OBJECTIVES: This course follows the order of
“Nursing Related to Cellular Activity.”
Coordinated with the respective nursing units, “Advanced Physiology”
promotes the learning of Level III science content which students find most
relevant when they are actively involved in nursing applications. Specific
content included is related to physiological functioning in the maintenance
of homeostasis. VI.
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA: A.
Lecture B.
Audio-visual materials C.
Assigned readings D.
Unit testing E.
Text: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition VII.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Completion
of summary papers, unit exams and quizzes are mandatory. Regular attendance
to lectures is mandatory, as well as performing required readings. While attendance
in lecture will not be used in calculation of your course grade, it has been
obvious over the years that frequent absences are always associated with
lower grades on exams. If you are absent frequently, you may be asked to
explain your lack of attendance. Do
not bring your children to class or park them in the halls. Extensive
conversation during lectures is disturbing to nearby students, and if you
cause a problem in this area, you will be asked to leave. If you would
benefit by taping lectures, you are welcome to do so. The keys to success
in this course are simple: 1.
Come
to all the class meetings 2.
Read
the appropriate text material before each lecture. 3.
Take
notes in class, at least in an outline form. 4.
Go
back and re-read the text; fill in your notes, based mainly upon those topics
we covered in lecture. 5.
If
you have done all the above and still do not understand some concept, ask me
about it before, during, or after class. There will be very little time
spent on concepts from pre-requisite courses. This material is in the book,
if you need refreshing. VIII.
QUIZZES & TOPIC EXAM
SCHEDULE: Quizzes
will be given each lecture when a unit exam is not scheduled. Quizzes cannot be made up for any reason.
Three unit exams will be given. Unit exams can be made up, however the test will be
given with modifications. Summary papers are due on the dates indicated on
the tentative lecture schedule. Summary papers submitted after the due date
may be considered for less than full credit. Any summary paper submitted more
than one week late may not be considered for credit. IX.
GRADING: A minimum grade of C must be
attained to successfully complete the course.
A = 90-100 B = 81-89 C = 73-80 D = 66-72 F = below 66 3
Unit exams 100 points each = 300 11 Quizzes 11
points each = 121 3
Summary papers 27 points each = 81 Total 500 Summary Paper Criteria1) 1-2 pages in length 2)
Typed
* 1 ½ spaces between lines * font size no greater than 12 * margins no greater than 1 inch 3)
1
source listed 4)
Paper
must apply to some aspect of nursing pertaining to the most recent materials
presented in lecture. 5)
Topic
is left to the writer. 6)
Papers
may be handed in electronically by e-mail as a MS Word attachment only Internet search
engines, journals and your textbook are very good sources for topics on
summary papers. A good source with
links to medical sources is given as a link from the home page Extra Credit (Optional) You
may perform case studies for each unit for extra credit. Each case study will
be worth up to 10 points each. You may perform only one case study for
each unit for credit. On the home page you will find a link to the CASE
STUDIES INDEX. For each unit there are a variety of case studies available to
perform. You can choose any one of these case studies to perform for credit.
A discussion of criteria on how the case studies are graded is given as a
link from the CASE STUDIES INDEX. X.
COURSE CONTENT:
XI.
INSRUCTOR: Terry Wiseth e-mail:
Terry.Wiseth@NorthlandCollege.edu
Office:
265E Office hours: 9
-10
am Thursday Office Phone:
683-8726 Home phone:
681-1217 Tentative Lecture Schedule
September 24 Exam # 1 December 10 Exam # 3
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY • Copying from another student's test paper
and/or collaboration during a test with any other person by giving or
receiving information without authority; using materials during a test not
authorized by the instructor. If a student disagrees with charges of academic
dishonesty policy against him/her, they must meet with the instructor and
attempt a resolution. If the student and the instructor cannot come to a
resolution the student may appeal the decision through the appeal process. DISABILITIES SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE INFORMATION YOU
MAY NEED TO KNOW It
is the student’s responsibility to make sure the Registration Office is
notified of any change(s) in his/her class schedule. ADDING A COURSE During
the first six class days of the semester, students may add a class to their
schedule by filling out an “ADD” form and having it approved by an advisor. DROPPING A COURSE WITHDRAWING FROM
CLASS After
the sixth day of the semester and through the sixtieth day of the semester
students may withdraw from a class by completing a “WITHDRAWAL” form and having
it signed by an advisor. Classes withdrawn from will appear on the transcript
with a grade of “W”. Last Day for
Late Registration, Drop/Add August
28 Last Day to Withdraw December 1REGISTRAR’S OFFICE Rocky
Ammerman Phone
683-8540 ISSUING OF GRADES Disagreements
or issues concerning the issuing of grades should first be brought to your
instructor. If you feel you need further resolution, contact the Academic
Dean’s office. The Academic Dean’s office will assist you in your pursuit of
the matter. ACADEMIC
DEAN Norma Konschak Phone
683-8613 USE
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