Fall 2005

Instructor: Maryam Bamshad.= I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Lehman Coll= ege. I have taught course= s in anatomy and physiology for nursing majors and endocrinology for bio majors.= My research is in the area of Behavioral Ecology and Neuroendocrinology. You can see me at my = office during my office hour= s on Tuesdays between 1:00-3:00 pm or email me to make an appointment.

Bio 340 Course Description: = Human Body and Brain-Lecture. 3 hours (2, lecture; 1 online discussion), 3 credits. Bio 340 is a hybrid = course in anatomy and physiology that will prepare students for careers in the hea= lth professions and science. Stud= ents will gain an understanding of interrelationships between various body syste= ms and the brain’s role in coordinating activities essential for survival and reproduction. Through onl= ine group discussions, students will learn to think critically as they explore current research topics in neuroscience, neuropsychology, and neuroendorcrinology related to regulation of human bo= dy functions. Students will be prepared for careers in science by learning skills such as effective communication and digital literacy.
Prerequisites: BIO 166, Bio 16= 7.
Place of course in the Biology program: fulfills requirements for biology majors.<= /p>

Required Books and Resources:

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 13^th edition by Gerard J. Tortora and Bryan H. Derrickson, John Wiley &a= mp; Sons, Inc., 2012.
WileyPLUS Premium Version, An online program for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012.

Textbook Purchase Options:

Option 1 &= #8211; Buy a new textbook package from the Lehman College book store. = The package includes the textbook, laboratory exercises, and= free registration code for WileyPLUS. (Note: Keep your receipt and t= he envelope that is wrapped with your textbook package).

Option 2 &= #8211; Buy the registration code for WileyPLUS (Tortora, Derrickson, Principles of Anatom= y and Physiology, 13^th edition, Premium Version). WileyPLUS <= u>contains the online version of the textbook and lab manual.

Goals: My goal is to prepare you for medical and professional healthcare schools by giving= you a strong foundation in human anatomy and physiology. Throughout the course, I will emph= asize a holistic view of the body and will guide you in understanding the brain's role in coordinating the activities of multiple body systems. Thus, this course differs from oth= er anatomy and physiology courses because of the particular attention we will = pay to the brain’s interactions with various body organs. Based on research, we will explore= the central role of the brain in maintaining homeostasis by controlling human b= ody responses to internal and external stimuli.

Learning Objectives: at the end of this class, students should be
·         Able to identify the major anatomical features of the nervous system, endocrine system skeletomuscular system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system and reproductive system.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of the major physiological functions of the nervous system, endocrine system skeletomuscular system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system digestive system, urinary system and reproductive system.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of how the brain and various body systems work together to control body’s reactions to stimuli.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of how the brain and various body systems work together to maintain homeostasis.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of how the brain and various body systems work together to produce and nurture an offspring.

·         Demonstrate an ability to use online tools for extracting and organizing relevant information.

·         Demonstrate an ability to communicate what they have learned to their peers.

·         Demonstrate their ability for team learning, team teaching, and participation in group work.

Strategies for successful completion of the course: success in my class requires teamw= ork and students’ active participation in learning. I have divided the cl= ass into six groups. The group members are responsible for researching and teac= hing each other about a selected topic. <= /span>Members of each group will work together to conduct online research and to teach members of another group about their topic. Group members are responsible f= or creating a website to present their findings to the class. Following the strategies listed bel= ow will help you complete the course successfully.

Come to class on = time and remain attentive throughout class.

Read each chapter= of your textbook before coming to class.

Complete the assi= gned exercises on WileyPLUS by the due date.

Participate in cl= ass discussions.

Work with your gr= oup members online or face-to-face to exchange study materials, share idea= s, and help each other learn.

Assessment of = your knowledge: I will assess your knowledge of the course based on your

·         Scores for two mid-term exams and a cumulative final exam.

·         WileyPLUS homework assignments.

·         Website content and quality.<= /p>
·         Written outline of strategies used f= or team learning.

·         Written outline of strategies used f= or team teaching.

·         Peer review of team teaching effectiveness.

Classroom Pol= icies: I expect you to

Attend class on = time.

Turn off your ce= ll phone and all other electronic devices during class and during exams.

Avoid talking or= texting during class and during exams, unless the conversation is regarding the lecture.

Be respectful wh= en communicating online or face-to-face with your classmates.

Post on your web= site only materials that are relevant to and appropriate for learning the course material.

Avoid plagiarizi= ng information you post online or cheating during tests (see the Lehman College academic policy shown below).

When to Learn?

What to Learn?

How to Learn?

Wednesday, February 1, 2012<= /p>

Lecture 1- Introduction to human body and brai= n How do the body and brain communicate?

Read the textbook and complete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 12 and chapter 14 (section on brain)

Wednesday, February 8, 2012<= /p>

Lecture 2 - How does the brain send and receiv= e sensory information to and from the body?

Read the textbook= and complete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 16.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012=

Lecture 3 - What are reflexes and how do they = work?

Read the textbook= and complete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 13.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012=

Lecture 4 - How does the brain sense and perce= ive stimuli?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 17.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012=

Lecture 5 - How do the body and brain communic= ate electrochemically?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 14 (section on cranial nerves) and chapter 15.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Lecture 6 - How do the body and brain communic= ate hormonally?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 18.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Lecture 7 - Testing your knowled= ge

First Midte= rm Exam

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Lecture 8 - How do the brain and the skeletomu= scular system communicate to control body motion?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 6, chapter 9 and chapter 10.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Lecture 9 - How do the brain and the heart communicate to control transport of substances within the body?

Read the textbook and complete WileyPLUS exerc= ises for chapter 20 and chapter 21.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Lecture 10 - How do the brain and the lungs communicate to control gas exchange within the body?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 23.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Lecture 11 - Testing your knowle= dge

Second Midterm Exam <= /span>

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Lecture 12 - How do the brain and the gastrointestinal tract communicate to control food digestion and metaboli= sm?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 24 and chapter 25.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Lecture 13 - How do the brain and the kidneys communicate to control body’s internal environment?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 26 and chapter 27.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Lecture 14 - How do the brain and the reproduc= tive organs communicate to pass on the genes to the next generation?

Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 28.

Wednesday – May 23, 2012

Lecture 15 - Testing your knowle= dge.

Cumulative = Final Exam

Grading is based on the activities listed in the following table.

Exams

Other Activities

Exam 1: 15%

WileyPLUS assignments: 10%

Exam 2: 15%

Website content and quality: 15%

Final exam: 30%

Strategy Outlines for teaching and learning: 10%

Peer review: 5%

Percent

Grade

93%

A

90%

A-

87%

B+

83%

B

80%

B-

77%

C+

73%

C

70%

C-

67%

D+

63%

D

60%

F

·         GRADES WILL= NOT BE CHANGED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS I HAVE MADE AN ERROR IN CALCULATI= NG YOUR GRADE.

·         MAKE-UP EXA= MS ARE ONLY GIVEN PRIOR TO THE EXAM DATE WITH PROOF OF LEGITIMATE EXCUSE.

·         YOU WILL LO= SE 100 POINTS IF YOU MISS AN EXAM.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ¹

Cheating and plagiarism are two forms of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is a very serious issue and will not be tolerated in any of the Anatomy and Physiology classes.

Cheating is taking or giving help while taking an exam (examples: swapping quiz= zes, talking during an exam, leaving the exam accessible to be viewed).

Cheating is using notes, books or papers during an exam.

Cheating is obtaining or distributing or using unauthorized copies of an exam.<= /li>
Plagiarism is failing to give credit to the source of another person’s idea= or paper.

If cheating or plagiarism does occur in class, the instructor will inform the student of the suspicion, charges and sanctions = both orally and in a written form.

If the suspicion was unfounded, the instructor will ta= ke no further action. If the suspicion is founded and the instructor and student cannot reach an agreement on a resolution, the chair of the department will refer the matter to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Possible sanctions in case of cheating or plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

Receiving a grade of F for the exam or paper

Receiving a grade of F for the course

GRADING POLICY

Grades will not be chang= ed under any circumstances unless the instructor has made an error in calculating a grade. An incomplete is given only if the student has missed one exam= and has a passing grade in the course. Instructors are not allowed to give any projects for extra credits to change a grade.

Sign here______________________________ to indicate yo= u have received and read a copy of the Academic Integrity Statement and the Grading Policy.

Print your name _________________________ Date ____________________________<= /p>

¹ Academic services and policies. Lehman College/C= UNY undergraduate bulletin (2009-2011). Pages 46-47.

When to Learn?	What to Learn?	How to Learn?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012<= /p>	Lecture 1- Introduction to human body and brai= n How do the body and brain communicate?	Read the textbook and complete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 12 and chapter 14 (section on brain)
Wednesday, February 8, 2012<= /p>	Lecture 2 - How does the brain send and receiv= e sensory information to and from the body?	Read the textbook= and complete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 16.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012=	Lecture 3 - What are reflexes and how do they = work?	Read the textbook= and complete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 13.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012=	Lecture 4 - How does the brain sense and perce= ive stimuli?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 17.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012=	Lecture 5 - How do the body and brain communic= ate electrochemically?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 14 (section on cranial nerves) and chapter 15.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012	Lecture 6 - How do the body and brain communic= ate hormonally?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 18.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012	Lecture 7 - Testing your knowled= ge	First Midte= rm Exam
Wednesday, March 21, 2012	Lecture 8 - How do the brain and the skeletomu= scular system communicate to control body motion?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 6, chapter 9 and chapter 10.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012	Lecture 9 - How do the brain and the heart communicate to control transport of substances within the body?	Read the textbook and complete WileyPLUS exerc= ises for chapter 20 and chapter 21.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012	Lecture 10 - How do the brain and the lungs communicate to control gas exchange within the body?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 23.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012	Lecture 11 - Testing your knowle= dge	Second Midterm Exam <= /span>
Wednesday, April 25, 2012	Lecture 12 - How do the brain and the gastrointestinal tract communicate to control food digestion and metaboli= sm?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 24 and chapter 25.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012	Lecture 13 - How do the brain and the kidneys communicate to control body’s internal environment?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 26 and chapter 27.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012	Lecture 14 - How do the brain and the reproduc= tive organs communicate to pass on the genes to the next generation?	Read the textbook and com= plete WileyPLUS exercises for chapter 28.
Wednesday – May 23, 2012	Lecture 15 - Testing your knowle= dge.	Cumulative = Final Exam

Exams	Other Activities
Exam 1: 15%	WileyPLUS assignments: 10%
Exam 2: 15%	Website content and quality: 15%
Final exam: 30%	Strategy Outlines for teaching and learning: 10%
	Peer review: 5%

Percent	Grade
93%	A
90%	A-
87%	B+
83%	B
80%	B-
77%	C+
73%	C
70%	C-
67%	D+
63%	D
60%	F