BIO 112
Fall 1998
Instructor:
Dr. Jacob P. Harney
Office: Dana 369
Phone: 768-5372
Email: harney@mail.hartford.edu
Office Hours: MWF 12:30-2 and by appointment
Time/Room MWF: 10:30- 11:20, UT 320
Course Description:
BIO 112/113 is a course which presents the fundamental principles
and facts of human anatomy and physiology. During the next 2 semesters
we will study the mechanisms by which the body functions. In particular,
we will relate structure to function. We will consider the interrelationships
between the different body systems and how these interactions
lead to a constant internal environment within the body. This
semester will focus on chemical, cellular and tissue organization,
skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, skin and special senses.
Text and Assignments:
Martini, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 4th edition.
Most of the lecture is taken from the text, however, there will
be material in lecture that may not be covered completely in the
text. Handouts will be provided on occasion and outside reading
may be assigned periodically. Read the chapters before the lectures!!
Lab:
Laboratory responsibilities, expectations, grading and attendance
policies will be discussed at your first laboratory session. Laboratory
is an integral part of the course and will constitute 25% of your
final class grade.
Examination and Grading Policy:
Examinations will consist of three 60 minute examinations during
the course, each worth 20% of your final lecture grade. In addition,
there will be a comprehensive final examination which will also
constitute 20% of your final lecture grade. Students are expected
to take all examinations as scheduled. There will be no make-up
exams. If a student is excused by myself from one of the exams,
the student's course grade will be determined on the basis of
their performance on the two remaining exams (each 20%) and the
final exam (40%). Exams will be admixtures of multiple choice,
true/false, short answer and problems (where appropriate) questions.
In addition, six quizzes will be given on Fridays as shown on
the syllabus but will not be given during an exam week. Quizzes
will constiute the remaining 20% of your lecture grade. The lowest
quiz grade will be dropped.
Final Course Grade
Lecture grade: 75%
Laboratory grade: 25%
Letter grades will be determined at the end of the course as follows:
A > 90%, B > 80%, C > 70%, D > 60%, F < 60%.
_______Syllabus: Human Anatomy and Physiology / BIO 112 / Fall 1998