College of the Canyons, Spring 2020

BIOSCI 201 - Introduction to Human Anatomy (Hybrid Course)

(Course # 47033, 4 Units)

Instructor: A. J. Almeda
Contact: Via Canvas (preferred), or annajane.almeda@canyons.edu

If Canvas is down or you need an alternative email, you can use my COC email address. I will
respond within 24 hours Monday through Friday.

For questions and resources that may be of general interest to the class, please use the Share
Space discussion board in Canvas.

Office Location: SCOH 308

Student Hours (Walk-in; no appt needed!) Tu 10 AM – 12 PM (MESA – ALLB 114)
W 10 AM – 12 PM (SCOH 308)
F 11 AM – 12 PM (Online, ConferZoom)
Also available by appointment and email

A. Class Meetings:

Class Canvas Website (Required online component):

https://coc.instructure.com/login/canvas (or find a link to Canvas on www.canyons.edu)

Username: MyCanyons username IMPORTANT FIRST WEEK INFO: You must log in to
our course Canvas site on the first or second
Password: students
day that the course begins (Feb. 10 or 11). If
you do not log in, I will assume you are no
Find BIO 201 on your dashboard. longer interested in staying enrolled, and you
will be dropped from the course.

Lecture (Online): Lecture content will be organized into 5 modules (Units), each with weekly pages
with lecture and lab activities. Lectures will be posted online. Check often. Plan to devote at
least 5 hours per week to work with the lecture material. This will be in addition to assignments,
discussion posts, and other activities to be submitted online as part of your grade.

Lab (On ground): Thursdays: 9:30 AM – 12:35 PM, ALLB 223

B. Catalog Description:

Presents the major structural characteristics of the human body, including cells, tissues, organs, and the
following organ systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary,
integumentary, sensory, lymphatic, reproductive and endocrine.

C. Student Learning Outcomes

Lecture: Differentiate and analyze the major structural characteristics of the human body.

Lab: Perform and evaluate anatomical experiments using representative mammalian specimens and
analyze data.

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D. Course Objectives:

Lecture:
1. Analyze key structural features of different human cell and major tissue types.
2. Identify and describe the anatomy of the systems of the human body.
3. Relate structure and function at the cellular through system levels of organization of human body
systems
4. Explain the structural or anatomical changes that occur in disease, injury or aging of the human body
systems.
Lab:
1. Analyze the organization of the body by assessing structural relationships among cells, tissues and
organs of the major organ systems of the body and assess the structural interrelationships of the various
body systems and their effects upon each other.
2. Explore the complexity of the mammalian body by dissecting representative specimens and by
studying, analyzing and recognizing microscopic preparations and pictures of various tissues and
organs and appreciate and practice correct instrumentation, cleanliness and safety practices
emphasized in lab.

E. Textbooks, Tools, and Tech

Required Textbooks and Lab Supplies:

• Marieb, E. et al. Human Anatomy (Looseleaf Pkg), 9th ed., Pearson, 2020 ISBN: 9780135237847
• Marieb, E. Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual, 9th ed., Pearson, 2020 ISBN: 9780135168035
• Gloves for dissection; safety glasses and disposable masks recommended

Recommended Texts:
• Leboffe, M.J. Photographic Atlas of Histology, 2nd ed. Morton, 2013
• Van De Graaff, K. M. et al. A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 7th ed.
Morton, 2011
• Gilbert, S.G. Pictorial Anatomy of the Cat, Rev. 76. Hopkins F

F. Grading Criteria and Policy:

Lecture Lab
4 Lecture Exams (In lab) 320 4 Lab Practicals 320
1 Lecture Final (in lab) 100 10 Lab Activities 80
5 Lecture Quizzes (Online) 50
5 Homework Sets 50
Lecture Reflections (Online) 30
Discussion Posts (Online) 50
Lecture Total 600 Lab Total 400

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 The total points earned from all scheduled activities will
determine each student's final grade for the course. Overall
EXAM POLICIES final grades are assigned according to this profile: A for
overall 89.5% and greater, B from 79.5 - 89.4%, C from 69.5 -
• STUDENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE 79.4%, D from 59.5 - 69.4%, and F<59.5%.
ADDITIONAL TIME IF THEY
G. Course Requirements:
ARRIVE TO THE
EXAMS/QUIZZES LATE. If you
arrive AFTER the first quiz or All online activities (Quizzes, discussions, reflections) will be
exam has been turned in, you due by 11:59 pm Wednesday the week following posting,
can no longer take the unless stated otherwise.
exam/quiz. § Lecture exams (on ground) (42% of grade): There will
be a total of 5 timed lecture exams, which will be
• Makeup lecture exams can administered at the start of select lab days - 4 exams at 80
be administered, but for points each, and the final exam, worth 100 points. These will
severe and compelling be a mix of multiple choice, and short and long essay.
reasons. You will be asked for
documentation to support § Lecture Quizzes (Online) (5%): There will be 5 timed
your explanation for quizzes, worth 10 points each, based on lecture material.
absence. If you have an There are NO MAKEUPS for quizzes.
approved reason that is not
• Discussion posts (Online) (5%): You will be prompted
medically or legally
documented, you may have to reflect on and discuss answers to anatomy-related
a makeup exam, but the problems/case studies 5 times in the course. Initial postings
earned points of this make-up and replies should be no less than six complete substantive
exam will incur a 10% point sentences, using college level English. Posts should be
deduction from the earned prepared well, thoughtful, and encourage dialogue.
score. Make up exams may
differ from the original exam • Homework Sets (Online or in person) (5%): These sets
that was given. will be due the week of lecture exams. They have a variety of
activities for you to perform that is related to the topics of the
• Review of graded exams, current lecture unit.
quizzes, and practicals –
• Lecture Reflections (Online) (3%): After exam grade
These will be available for you
to review, but will be kept by posting/viewing, you have one week to reflect on the
me. If there is a grade previous unit and your study approach.
grievance, please inform me • Lab Practicals (In lab) (32%): There will be a total of 4
about it immediately. Any lab practicals, worth 80 points each. These exams will be fill-
issues not reported within 24
in, and will be based on slides, pictures, models, or preserved
hours of the test being
reviewed will not be specimens.
entertained. • Lab activities (8%): Starting week 2, there will be
weekly lab activities that will be due at the end of the lab
period. It may be a pre-lab quiz OR an in-class assignment to
**Please review the lecture and
submit.
lab Format
schedules will syllabus
in the not be announced in advance.
during the first WEEK of class and
FAQ: What about Extra Credit?
discuss with me any potential
conflicts.**
Extra credit opportunities (point values variable) can be offered at my discretion, and points will be awarded
only on the condition that ALL course assignments have been attempted. As these opportunities are extra
credit, they cannot be made up if missed. Also, such assignments may be graded more stringently.

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H. Participation and attendance:
I believe that full participation in both online activities and lab is essential to success in this course,
and I want you to succeed! I understand that sometimes circumstances arise that can make this
difficult, but if you believe your missed participation is having a significantly negative impact on
your performance in this class, you may have overextended yourself and you should consider
dropping.
In our online classroom, please…

• Log in and interact with our website. This is one way I monitor your participation and provide
any needed support. Post to the Share Space, ask questions of your peers, and utilize the web-
based tools to enhance your learning.
• Think before posting. For discussion posts, I recommend that you first write your thoughts in
another document file and then copy and paste them into the reply field. I expect that when
interacting with all participants in the online classroom that you follow the rules of Netiquette:
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
• Submit your homework appropriately. Please do not name your assignments ambiguously
(e.g. Homework1.pdf). When renaming your assignments using the “Save As” function, please
include your last name, first initial, BIO 201,and S2020 as part of the file name (e.g.
AlmedaA_BIO201_S2020.pdf). This minimizes the risk of your file getting overwritten (and not
getting timely feedback!) Accepted file formats: .doc and .pdf. Single submissions made of
multiple files (i.e. each page as an individual file) are not acceptable. Submit homework through
Canvas, instead of email, unless Canvas is inaccessible.

During lab time, please…

• Refrain from eating and/or drinking in the lab room. I will remind you throughout the semester. Drink
and food containers must not be kept on your work area. Consume or dispose of food or drink
outside of the building.
• Silence and put your personal technology away unless permitted use is announced. (e.g. smart
phones, smart watches, etc.). During a quiz or exam personal technology can NOT be in your
vicinity, nor on your person. You will be asked to silence and put away such device(s), and to place
all of your belongings out of reach.
• Use tablets and laptop computers for class-related activities, and avoid personal browsing and/or
accessing social media.
Do not bring NON-enrolled persons (including children) to lab. We must ask this for college liability
reasons.

Frequent tardiness/absences, carelessness in the lab, discourtesy (online or off), disruptive

behavior, and distractions adversely affect the learning environment, your success in the class,
and the success of others. I do make note of these instances and will bring up any concerns
regarding such if necessary.
If you are worried about your ability to complete the assignments, or your current performance
in this course, please contact me early on so we can discuss those issues. I am here to help you,
so waiting until the last moment to speak with me is not recommended.

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I. COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PLAGIARISM
(Approved by Academic Senate in May, 2010)

“Students are expected to do their own work as assigned. At College of the Canyons, we believe that
academic integrity and honesty are some of the most important qualities college students need to develop
and maintain. To facilitate a culture of academic integrity, College of the Canyons has defined plagiarism and
academic dishonesty. Due process procedures have been established when plagiarism or academic
dishonesty is suspected.

At College of the Canyons, we define plagiarism as follows: Plagiarism is the submission of someone else’s work
or ideas as one’s own, without adequate attribution. When a student submits work for a class assignment that
includes the words, ideas or data of others, without acknowledging the source of the information through
complete, accurate, and specific references, plagiarism is involved. This may include dual submissions of a
similar work for credit for more than one class, without the current instructor’s knowledge and approval.

To be specific, below are some of the situations that will be considered plagiarism at College of the Canyons:

• Use information from any source, online or in print, in one’s own writing without acknowledging the
source in the content and in the reference page of the assignment; •
• Simply list the sources in the reference page, without parenthetical citations in the body of the essay;
• Take more than one printed line of words consecutively from the source without putting quotation
marks around them, even though the student has put the author’s name in the parentheses or in the
reference page;
• Turn in work done for other classes, regardless how big or small the assignment may be, without the
current instructor’s approval—this is considered “selfplagiarism,” which is a form of academic
dishonesty; or,
• Turn in work by another student, even by accident.

In addition, College of the Canyons has strict rules against using electronic devices during exams without the
instructor’s approval. To be specific, absolutely no cell phones or any electronic devices can be on the desk or
in sight during test or exam without the instructor’s approval. The presence of electronic devices in sight during
exams may be considered as intention to cheat and will be processed as a form of academic dishonesty.
Cases of alleged academic dishonesty, such as plagiarism or cheating, will be referred to the Dean of Student
Services for investigation. See your syllabus for course specific policies, rules, and guidelines on plagiarism and
academic dishonesty.” (College of the Canyons 2017-2018 Catalogue)

Any form of academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated! Any student that is found being academically
dishonest will be subject to the highest level of discipline. This may result in a zero on the assignment or
exam, and/or dismissal from the college.

YOUR honest, authentic work is valuable and it should be protected! If you suspect any academic
integrity violations among your peers, you should confidentially report them to me.

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J. Course Schedule
This class schedule is subject to change as course needs arise. Changes will be announced in advance.
Assigned
Due
W Reading
Lecture Topics ONLINE Activities Wed. LAB Activities (Thursdays)
k
11:59 PM
1 • Human Body: Orientation Ch.s 1, • Forum Discussion 2/12 Intro, safety,
• The Cell 2, 4 0: Introduction microscope, histology
• Tissues
2 • Integumentary Sys 5, 6 • Lecture Quiz 1 2/19 • Lab Activity 1
• Bones and Skeletal Tissue • Forum Discussion 1 • Axial skeleton
2/23 – Add, Drop without a W, and Refund deadline
3 • Bones and Skeletal Tissue 6, 7, 8 • Homework 1 2/26 • Lec Exam 1 (Ch. 1,2,4,5)
• Axial and Appendicular • Lab Activity 2
Skeleton • Appendicular skeleton
4 • Articulations (Joints) 9, 10 • Forum Discussion 2 3/04 • Lab Activity 3
• Skeletal Muscle Tissue • Muscles 1: Superficial
ventral, dorsal
5 • Muscles of the Body 11, 12 • Lecture Quiz 2 3/11 LAB Practical 1: Histology
• Intro to the Nervous Tissue • Exam 1 Reflection and Bones

6 • Central N.S. 13 • Homework 2 3/18 • Lec Exam 2 (Ch.s 6-11)

• Lab Activity 4
• Muscles 2: Deep ventral,
dorsal
7 • Peripheral N.S. 14, 15 • Forum Discussion 3 3/25 • Lab Activity 5
• Cranial Nerves • Brain and Spinal cord
• Autonomic N. S.
8 • Special Senses 16, 18 • Lecture Quiz 3 4/01 • Lab Activity 6
• Blood • Exam 2 Reflection • Peripheral nerves, eyes
and ears
4/06 – 4/12 SPRING BREAK
9 • The Heart 19 • Homework 3 4/15 • LAB Practical 2:
Nervous, Muscular Sys
• Lec Exam 3 (Ch. 12-16)
10 • Blood vessels 20, 21 • Forum Discussion 4 4/22 • Lab Activity 7
• Lymphatic System • Blood and vessels
11 • Respiratory System 22 • Lecture Quiz 4 4/29 • Lab Activity 8
• Exam 3 Reflection • Heart and vessel review
12 • Endocrine System 17 • Homework 4 5/06 • LAB Practical 3: Blood,
Vessels, and Heart
• Lec Exam 4 (Ch. 18-22)
5/10 – Drop with a W Deadline
13 • Digestive System 23 • Forum Discussion 5 5/13 • Lab Activity 9
• Endocrine System
14 • Urinary System 24, 25 • Lecture Quiz 5 5/20 • Lab Activity 10
• Reproductive System • Exam 4 Reflection • Respiratory and
digestive systems
15 All systems review • Homework 5 5/27 • Lab Activity 11
• Urinary and
reproductive systems
F • Course evaluation 6/03 • LAB Practical 4
• FINAL LECTURE EXAM
Semi-cumulative, Ch.
17, 23-25)

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K. Important Information Regarding Biology Degree
http://www.canyons.edu/Divisions/MathSci/Degrees/BiologicalSciences.PDF

Many students do not realize that they qualify for an A.S. degree in Biology from College of the
Canyons. This is typically due to the student never being informed that they have completed the
courses required for the degree. Please check the link above to see if you qualify or may soon qualify
for the Biology A.S. degree. Obtaining your A.S. degree may provide you with greater transfer
opportunities to a university.

Recent California Legislation guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for
any community college student who completes an "associate degree for transfer". The Associate in
Science for Transfer (AS-T) in Math, Physics, Computer Science, and Geology, or the Associate in Arts
for Transfer (AA-T) in Geography, is intended for College of the Canyons students who plan to
complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students must earn a C or better
in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. The College also offers associate degrees in
Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Math. For more information on the suggested
sequence of classes to be taken in order to obtain these degrees in two years, as well as information
on when these courses are guaranteed to be offered, please visit:

http://www.canyons.edu/Offices/MathScienceDiv/Pages/Classes.aspx.

L. COC Honors Program & Honors Societies:

The Honors Program at College of the Canyons offers an enriched curriculum to students with a
strong academic record in order to increase their chances for successful transfer to competitive four-
year institutions. Through seminar-style classes, special projects, and community activities, the
program provides opportunities for critical thinking, extensive writing, and in-depth learning in a wide
variety of transferable general education courses.

For more information, please visit: www.canyons.edu/offices/honors

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SUPPORT SERVICES Information Sheet
Prof. Almeda, College of the Canyons

The Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSP&S)

Students with Disabilities: If you need accommodations because of a documented disability please see me as soon as
possible, preferably during the first week of class or at least 1 week before an exam for testing accommodations. Please
also contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services Department (DSP&S) to inquire about further assistance
with requesting and arranging accommodations. Contact information: 661-362-3341, SCOH 103 (Valencia). At CCC:
(661) 476-3813, Quad 1

DSP&S offers educational support services for students with a variety of disabilities, including those students
with physical, psychological, communicative and learning disabilities. Support services and
accommodations include, but are not limited to, priority registration, scheduling assistance, academic
and vocational counseling, tutorial lab, interpreters, test-taking accommodations, assistive technology
and taped text. DSP&S serves as a liaison with the campus and community agencies on behalf of students
with disabilities.

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

MESA is a program that supports students to excel in math, engineering, and the sciences. MESA is based
on a rigorous program that builds academic skills and encourages cooperative solving. There is access to
technology, academic advisement, and other support services are available. For more information, please
contact the MESA Program Director in ALLB-114 or call (661) 362-3448.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The Learning Center provides no-cost tutorial assistance for registered College of the Canyons students in
English, mathematics, and many other disciplines on a walk-in basis. In addition, computers with Web
development software (such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash), Microsoft Office which includes Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Access along with many course-related multimedia tutorials including nursing,
English, math, and chemistry) are available for student use. Tutors are available to assist students with any
questions regarding the computers and software. We also offer support for Blackboard. In addition, TLC Lab
offers group workshops for Supplemental Learning and individual Guided Learning Activities.

The entrance to The Learning Center is located on the west side of the Library. The Zone, the tutoring lab for
student athletes, is located in HSLH-203. On the Canyon Country campus, TLC Lab is located in Quad 3,
Room 306.

Managing Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside
jobs and family pressure, to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see
you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more
about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services
available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across
from the bookstore) or by clicking on http://www.canyons.edu/offices/Health/Pages/default.aspx. They
can also be reached at 661-362-3259. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center is in 1B adjacent
to Administration, Admissions and Records.

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) All students at COC are encouraged to keep this phone
number in their contacts. You can it call when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or
is in severe distress. Crisis Text Line: Just text “Courage” to 741741. Someone will get back to you
immediately. Its free and 24/7 confidential

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