Anatomy & PhysiologyAnatomy & Physiology

Westwood High SchoolWestwood High Schoolin association within association with

Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler-Gilbert Community College2007-20082007-2008

Welcome!

About me….About me….

Instructor: Tracy BlondisInstructor: Tracy BlondisSchool Phone: 480-472-5602School Phone: 480-472-5602Email: Email: tlblondi@mpsaz.orgtlblondi@mpsaz.org Office Hours: Daily Tutor-In 7:50 – 8:16 amOffice Hours: Daily Tutor-In 7:50 – 8:16 am

Lunch Time (Room 33)Lunch Time (Room 33)

After School by AppointmentAfter School by Appointment

Required TextbookRequired Textbook

Human Anatomy & PhysiologyHuman Anatomy & Physiology by Marieb, by Marieb, Sixth Edition (provided)Sixth Edition (provided)

No Lab book – directions will be providedNo Lab book – directions will be provided Any Anatomy resource you can find!!Any Anatomy resource you can find!!

Course DescriptionCourse Description

Study of structure and Study of structure and function of the human bodyfunction of the human body. .

Dual EnrollmentDual Enrollment

This class is offered as dual enrollment This class is offered as dual enrollment through Chandler-Gilbert Community through Chandler-Gilbert Community College.College.

BIO201 (Fall) and BIO202 (Spring)BIO201 (Fall) and BIO202 (Spring)8 college credits 8 college credits Second year college level class.Second year college level class.

Course CompetenciesCourse Competencies

The Maricopa Community College District The Maricopa Community College District provides course competencies for all provides course competencies for all classes taught. classes taught.

These minimal competencies insure a These minimal competencies insure a complete educational experience complete educational experience comparable to any four-year universitycomparable to any four-year university

See syllabus for specific competenciesSee syllabus for specific competencies

AttendanceAttendance You have to be here to learn! Mastering a You have to be here to learn! Mastering a

science is difficult when lecture and labs are not science is difficult when lecture and labs are not experienced first hand.experienced first hand.

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to If you are absent, it is your responsibility to gather handouts missed or schedule any make-gather handouts missed or schedule any make-up work.up work.

Missed ExamMissed Exam

Do Do NOTNOT miss an exam day! miss an exam day! If absent, a written explanation from a If absent, a written explanation from a

parent is required to verify the reason for parent is required to verify the reason for your absence. A phone number is also your absence. A phone number is also needed so I can call home to validate your needed so I can call home to validate your explanation.explanation.

Be prepared all the time! Be prepared all the time!

Grading PolicyGrading Policy

A 100 – 90 %A 100 – 90 % B 89 – 80 %B 89 – 80 % C 79 – 70 %C 79 – 70 % D 69 – 60 %D 69 – 60 % F F ≤59 %≤59 % Lecture Exams ………. 40 %

Final Exam……………..10 %

Quizzes ………………...10 %

Assignments ………….. 20 %

Lab Practicals ………… 20 %

Academic DishonestyAcademic Dishonesty

No one likes a cheater

Cell PhonesCell Phones If you like your cell phone, keep it out If you like your cell phone, keep it out

of sight! The use of cell phones will of sight! The use of cell phones will result in losing it for the day. result in losing it for the day.

Cell phones are a major distraction Cell phones are a major distraction and their use disrespectful if done at and their use disrespectful if done at inappropriate times. Wait until the bell.inappropriate times. Wait until the bell.

Cell phones out during a quiz or exam Cell phones out during a quiz or exam will result in a ZERO. will result in a ZERO. I will assume I will assume cheating!cheating!

Human and Animal MaterialsHuman and Animal Materials

This course focuses on This course focuses on anatomy and physiology anatomy and physiology of the human body…. the of the human body…. the use of human and animal use of human and animal materials facilitates the materials facilitates the learning experience.learning experience.

CadaversCadavers

We will have an opportunity to observe We will have an opportunity to observe cadaver dissection demonstrations. cadaver dissection demonstrations.

This will occur at the end of the year when we This will occur at the end of the year when we will be able to apply all of the information will be able to apply all of the information we’ve learned so far.we’ve learned so far.

The field trip is not required but recommended The field trip is not required but recommended as it is a great learning experience.as it is a great learning experience.

Learning CenterLearning Center

There are free tutors There are free tutors available at the available at the Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Community College.Community College.

Great opportunity but a Great opportunity but a long distance away.long distance away.

My Expectations …My Expectations …

You will be on time.You will be on time.You will be prepared for the day.You will be prepared for the day.You will be highly motivated to learn.You will be highly motivated to learn.You will actively engage in your learning. You will actively engage in your learning.

When you participate, everyone benefits.When you participate, everyone benefits.You will respect me and one another.You will respect me and one another.You will use lab time wisely; no playing.You will use lab time wisely; no playing.

Your Expectations of Me …Your Expectations of Me …

I will do the best I can to prepare a I will do the best I can to prepare a meaningful lesson each day.meaningful lesson each day.

I will be clear in my teaching.I will be clear in my teaching. I will be fair and free of any bias.I will be fair and free of any bias. I will be available outside of class when I will be available outside of class when

you need additional help.you need additional help. I will make you love science as much as I I will make you love science as much as I

do! You will be my “do! You will be my “Mini-MeMini-Me” when done.” when done.