Course Rationale: The study of anatomy and physiology is essential to understanding the human body. These disciplines concern the body’s structural framework and how it works. What the body is able to do depends intimately on how it is constructed, and the body’s construction gives a strong indication to what it does. Attendance: Regular class attendance is probably one of the simplest and most effective ways of enhancing one’s academic performance. Attendance will be noted in this class, using a class roster. Course Outline: 1st Nine Weeks: Chapters 1, 2, & 3 2nd Nine Weeks: Chapters 4, 5, & 6 3rd Nine Weeks: Chapters 7, 8, 10,& 11 4th Nine Weeks: Chapters 13, 14, 15, & 16 Learning Objectives: * Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the organization of tissues, organs, and their functions. * Correctly use anatomical and physiological terms related to the human body. * Demonstrate knowledge of the chemical basis of metabolic processes. * Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, somatic and special senses, endocrine system, digestive system, respiratory system, blood, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, urinary system, and reproductive system. CHS Grading Scale: A 95-100 B 94-85 C 84-75 D 74-70 F below 70 (not an option!) Evaulation: Daily 25% Lab 25% Tests 25% Nine Weeks Exam 25% 100% total There is no provision for extra credit! Exams: There will be approximately 20 exams for the course. All exams will be counted and will share equal weight. Study objectives will be provided for all exams. The study objectives, along with a chapter outline, will be handed out prior to the beginning of the chapter. Exam items will include a variety of essay, drawing, labeling, completion, multiple choice, and vocabulary. Each exam score will be counted as a major test grade. Quizzes: Short quizzes will be given throughout the course. Each quiz will be counted as a daily grade. Homework: Homework will be assigned throughout the course and will be due at the beginning of the class period. Homework will be counted as a daily grade. Projects: Projects will be assigned throughout the course. Each project will be counted as a major test grade. Laboratory: Laboratory assignments include lab reports, quizzes, practical exams, and computer lab assignments. Lab reports and assignments will be due at the beginning of the class period. There will be very few labs that can be made up, so the best policy is simply to be there. Assignments will NOT be accepted late (except EXCUSED absences). If you have an excused absence, you will be allowed up to five days to make up all missed work. However, it is the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher for work that was missed following an absence. A grade of ZERO will be entered for all work that is not made up. Students should understand that they should spend at least 15 to 30 minutes per evening studying the course material in addition to specific homework assignments. It is very important to be mentally prepared each day. I am here to help students learn, so please remember this and contact me when help is needed. I look forward to a great year with each and every one of you. Materials Needed: 3 ring binder (1 or 2 inch) notebook paper divider tabs #2 pencils blue/black pens 1 box of tissue OR 1 roll of paper towels