EAST GEORGIA COLLEGE

 

University System of Georgia

 

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jimmy Wedincamp

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: BIOL 2511 and 2512-ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY. This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. This course includes, but is not limited to, information needed primarily by persons preparing for a career in nursing. Because of the large volume of material covered in this course, it is important that you study daily. Expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours per night of intensive study. To aid you in your studies, the book has chapter outlines, chapter objectives, chapter summaries, and lists of key words.

 

PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites for BIOL 2511. The prerequisite for BIOL 2512 is BIOL 2511.

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

Priciples of Anatomy and Physiology 12th edition, Tortora and Derrickson (CRN# 978-0-470-08471-7)

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Lab Manual, Connie Allen (CRN# 978-0-471-46516-4)

 

SUUGESTED TEXTBOOK:

A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Paul Krieger (CRN#  978-0895828019)

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: East Georgia College assesses student learning based on the achievement of 11

general education learning outcomes. Outcomes I, III, V, and VIII are incorporated into this course and listed in parentheses after each of the following course objectives. A list of the 11 general education learning outcomes can be found on my web page.

1.         Develop proficiency in the use of the scientific method of problem solving. (V)

2.                  Develop an understanding of the structure and function of the human body. (III)

3.                  Develop basic laboratory skills. (I)

4.                  Develop a basic vocabulary of physiological and anatomical terminology. (I)

 

GRADING SCALE:

Chapter Examinations                                 50%

Cumulative Final Examination                      30%

Laboratory Examinations                             20%

 

ATTENDANCE:

 

Attendance is counted from the first scheduled class meeting of each semester.  Three (3) tardies or early departures equal one (1) absence for the course(s) involved.  In order for a student to receive credit for a course, a student must attend 90% of the scheduled instructional time.

 

Arriving late or leaving class early means that you are missing part of the required instructional time.  This will be noted on the attendance sheet and will count toward an absence.

 

Three (3) late arrivals or early departures will constitute an absence.

There are only two (2) excused absences:  jury duty and military duty.

 

You are allowed to miss two (2) days of class.  When you miss the third day, understand that you will be withdrawn from the class immediately.  (This also applies to 2 absences and 3 tardies.) 

 

Students will be allowed to makeup one examination only. The makeup exam date will be scheduled by the instructor at the end of the semester. 

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:

The use (out-going calls, in-coming calls, text messaging, camera use, game-playing, or any other use) of cell phones or pagers in the class room during the regularly scheduled class period is strictly prohibited. Phones/pagers should be stored out of sight of the instructor. Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off while in the classroom. If a phone or pager goes off in the classroom or is used in the classroom the student will be required to leave the classroom for the remainder of the period. Each incident of use in the classroom will result in 5 point reduction of the final average.

Eating and/or drinking in the classroom is strictly prohibited. Each incident will result in 5 point reduction of the final average.

Use common courtesy when addressing other students and the instructor.

Remove hats when in the classroom. 

OFFICE LOCATION: C 212

 

E-Mail ADDRESS: wedincamp@ega.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS: See posted schedule on office door.

 

MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Students will be allowed to makeup one examination only. The makeup exam date will be scheduled by the instructor at the end of the semester. 

 

POLICY REGARDING TAPING OF CLASS: Students are not allowed to audio or videotape this course.

 

PLAGARISM: The penalty for dishonesty is failure of the course. Additional information can be found in the

college catalog.

 

ADA STATEMENT: Students who have special needs because of learning disabilities or other kinds of disabilities should

Discuss the problem with the instructor as soon as possible.

 

CAMPUS EMERGENCIES:

In the event the fire alarm is sounded, everyone must evacuate the building at once and in a calm and orderly fashion - DO NOT RUN - using the nearest exit. In the event of a severe weather warning, which will be delivered verbally, everyone must proceed immediately to the nearest designated shelter area which are marked by a small tornado symbol. All severe weather shelter locations are posted on the EGC website. Each student should, on the first day of class, determine the location of the nearest exit and the nearest designated shelter area for each of his or her classrooms. If you have difficulty locating either ask you instructor to assist you.