Course Syllabus

SYLLABUS FOR BIO050 (Basic Anatomy & Physiology)

INSTRUCTOR:  David Turnbull

OFFICE:  NE 19

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 234-5419

OFFICE HOURS: TBD

TEXT:  Anatomy & Physiology 2ed by OpenStax

            This is a free online textbook that can be accessed using the following link:

              https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e

 

OBJECTIVE:  The overall objective of this class is to provide the student with a solid foundation and understanding of key concepts within human anatomy and physiology. This objective will be met by a combination of lecture material and homework. A more complete listing of individual objectives will be provided to the student upon request.

 

GRADING: A student's final grade will be determined based upon their homework avg., puzzles avg., exam avg., and 3Xs HANDWRITTEN practice average. The following scale will be used for final grades:

90 - 100%                    A

80 - 89%                       B

70 - 79%                       C

60 - 69%                       D

59% or lower             F

 

FIRST THREE TESTS:

These exams will consist of 50 questions (for a total of 100 pts).  The test will consist of multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions.  The student will not be allowed a “cheat sheet” of any kind.

The student will be given 90 minutes to complete the test.  Tests will be available to the student starting on the first day of class, but MUST be completed by a specific day. Please see the modules for those dates.

If a student fails to complete a test within the window of time that the test is available, then they will receive a ZERO for the test.  There are NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Even though the tests are not proctored, students are expected to follow Lake Land College's  Academic Integrity Code.

 

COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM:

The final exam will consist of 100 questions (for a total of 100 pts).  The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions.  The student will not be allowed a “cheat sheet” of any kind. It will be averaged with the previous three exams to determine a student’s overall exam average.

The student will be given 120 minutes to complete the final. The final exam will be available to the student starting on the first day of class, but MUST be completed by a specific day. Please see the modules for that date.

If a student fails to complete the final exam within the window of time that the test is available, then they will receive a ZERO for the final exam.  There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

Even though the final exam is not proctored, students are expected to follow Lake Land College's  Academic Integrity Code.

 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Homework will be assigned each week.  Homework will consist of a series of words and short answer questions.  Students will be required to download and listen to a sound file related while completing each homework assignment.  Each student’s homework will be collected at the end of the week that it is assigned.

If a student misses the due date for the homework s/he will receive a zero for that homework set. There are  NO EXCEPTIONS.  The two lowest scores for each student will be dropped when the student’s final class average is calculated.

 

PUZZLE WORKSHEETS: Puzzle worksheets will relate to the material from the homework that students submit each week. The purpose is to help the student learn the material in preparation for taking the exam.  Students will be given a deadline/completion date by which they must complete/submit their worksheet(s). Each worksheet will be graded out of 100 pts. 

If a student misses the due date for the homework, s/he will receive a zero for that puzzle set. There are  NO EXCEPTIONS.  The two lowest scores for each student will be dropped when the student’s final class average is calculated.

 

3Xs HANDWRITTEN practice: Each week, the students will be assigned a series of short answer questions from the homework that the student will HANDWRITE (NO TYPING ALLOWED) over and over again in preparation for the tests and the final exam.  If a student misses the due date for the handwritten copies, s/he will receive a zero for that assignment. 

If a student misses the due date for the homework, s/he will receive a zero for that 3Xs handwritten set. There are  NO EXCEPTIONS.    The two lowest scores for each student will be dropped when the student’s final class average is calculated.

 

ATTENDANCE: As this is an online class, there is no attendance policy for this class. 

 

ONLINE CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Students are expected to demonstrate respect toward the instructor, themselves, and their classmates.  Students whose behavior creates a disturbance or interferes with online activities will be given a verbal warning.  If a second incident occurs, students will be asked to leave the class and may be subject to disciplinary actions and/or grade penalties at that time.  If a student is asked to leave, s/he will be required to meet with the instructor and the division chair before returning to class.  Further episodes of inappropriate behavior will also lead to the student’s removal from the classroom and will be reported to the college administration for disciplinary action.  To read more about what is expected of students at Lake Land College, the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY section below.

NOTE:  The instructor reserves the right to supersede the steps described above in cases where the student’s behavior presents an immediate danger to the instructor, himself, and/or his classmates.

 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

At Lake Land College, it is assumed that students will honor the tradition of academic honesty. As such, students have the responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of the Academic Integrity CodeLinks to an external site., produce their own work, and encourage academic honesty among their fellow students.

Students who engage in academic dishonesty in this course will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Services for further disciplinary action; those disciplinary actions are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.Links to an external site.

For a description of what is considered to be academic dishonesty, please review the Academic Integrity CodeLinks to an external site. available in the online Student Handbook and Right to KnowLinks to an external site.. If you have questions regarding the College’s policy specifically related to this course, please do not hesitate to ask.

 

CLASS GRADE QUESTIONS:

The instructor will not be available to answer any questions or address any concerns between semesters.  Once final grades have been submitted, all questions, comments, or concerns will not be addressed by the instructor until the beginning of the following semester. 

 

HELP DESK SUPPORT:

The Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) department offers technical support. You can contact the helpdesk at 217-234-5261 or helpdesk@lakelandcollege.edu for any technical problems related to the courses you are taking at Lake Land College.

Information Systems and Services is located in Virgil Learning Resource Center/LibraryLinks to an external site. (See MapsLinks to an external site. for directions.) in the lower level. ISS welcomes walk-in campus support Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the spring and fall semesters. During the summer the college is open from Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Personal WiFi hotspot devices called MiFis and computers can be checked out at the Circulation Desk of the Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center/Library (Links to an external site.). Contact 217-234-5367 or libcirc@lakelandcollege.edu to set up an appointment.

If you have any difficulties using Canvas, you can contact the Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) at information above or directly in Canvas click the Help link in the global navigation to the left. Choose Report a problem to create a ticket. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your problem when filling out the form for the ticket. Please don't hesitate to ask for help.

• • • How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
    • Canvas Tutorial site - on demand support with guides and video tutorials

 

BASIC NEEDS:

Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Counseling Services.Links to an external site. for support. Go to Services & Resources.Links to an external site. for more details.

 

SAFETY BREAKDOWN:

Review the safety tipsLinks to an external site. on the Lake Land College website or view the video below. 

https://youtu.be/MC2hXqp2MDI?si=i7FHBplZEc6j2QdR

 

TUTORING AND TESTING CENTER:

The Tutoring and Testing Center offers free tutoring for Lake Land College students. Students may arrange a one-time session or regular ongoing weekly appointments based on their needs. To insure there is a tutor available, an appointment is preferred, but walk-ins tutoring is generally available for most main college subjects and study assistance.

The school supply pantry is also located inside of the Tutoring & Testing Center. Students who need help with basic materials for school are encouraged to stop by and receive materials like paper, pencils, highlighters and more to assist with their ongoing academic success.

Contact Information

Phone: 217-234-5287
Email: tutoringandtesting@lakelandcollege.edu
Physical Location: Webb Hall, Room 130
Website: Testing and Tutoring
Enroll in Tutoring course site - The Tutoring Center offers additional tutoring resources in the course site. 

 

ACCESSIBILITY & STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS:

This course is designed using accessibility-based principles. In addition, Lake Land College provides accommodations for qualified students. To learn more about student accommodations, please click here.

 

AI USE POLICY:

Students are prohibited from using artificial intelligence or machine learning tools, including but not limited to Grammarly, ChatGPT, Microsoft Word or Copilot, on assignments in this course. Each student must complete all assignments independently, without aid from others or automated tools, as noted in the Academic Integrity Board Policy 07.28.02.