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Spring 2013 Syllabus
Course: 2154 – Human Physiology
Section #: 305
Call #: 21513
Day(s) and Time(s): TR 12:30 – 1:50 p.m.
T 2:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Start date: January 14, 2013
End date: May 12, 2013
Course Delivery Method: Traditional: Face to Face
Course format: Lecture and Lab
Instructor: Julie M. Porterfield, Assistant Professor of Biology
Office Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 595-8638
Office Location: 8269
Office Hours: All meetings are by appointment only. Email or call to confirm meeting location and time.
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division: Science and Mathematics
Associate Dean: Lyn Kent
Office: SE 8125
Phone Number: 595-7742
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Susan Burlew
Office: SE 2202
Phone: 595-7673
CAMPUS SECURITY: 595-7762
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Completion of BIO 1224 or 1604, BIO 2134, and CHEM 1114 or CHEM 1315 with a
grade of “C” or better
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The function of mammalian organ systems including basic, cell-molecular properties,
maintenance systems, communication and control, reproduction and integration of activities. Emphasis on
humans in homeostasis. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Title: Human Physiology, An Integrated Approach with Mastering A&P access
Edition: 6th
Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN 13: 978-0-321-75007-5 (Includes PhysioEX 9.0 and InterActive Physiology (IP) if purchased in a TCC bookstore)
Title: Human Physiology Lab Manual
Author: Sloan and Ramsey
Publisher: SEC bookstore
Title: PhysioEX 9.0
Edition: 1st
Author: Zao, Stabler, Smith, Lokuta
Publisher: Pearson
Title: InterActive Physiology (IP)
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Pearson
Supplies: 5 scantrons (sold in Math lab only)
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course students will have knowledge and
understanding of:
terminology associated with anatomical functions.
the science of physiology and research methodology through the use of the scientific method.
the components of a feedback system and the control system used in the human body to maintain
homeostasis as wells as the physiological significance of negative and positive feedback mechanisms.
the microscope to investigate histological functions.
relationships between structure and function as seen in molecular interactions.
mechanical properties of cells, tissues, and organs.
Information flow within the human body including cell-to-cell communication, signal transduction pathways,
and mass flow.
the uniqueness and adaptability of human structure.
research as it relates to various ethical and legal issues raised by new scientific developments.
TEACHING METHODS: The primary method of instruction is conducted in a “flipped classroom” environment
with peer led collaborative group sessions. Occasional InterActive Physiology videos and Flash animations will
be used to support understanding of the lecture material. POGIL learning assessments are also used to facilitate
learning of particular concepts not discussed in class.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: Lecture quizzes will evaluate the level of understanding within each section of
material covered while module testing serves as a tool for the evaluation of conceptual learning. Students will
earn their grade in this course by the accumulation of points (please note that point totals may change
throughout the semester with the addition of lecture/lab assignments).
A comprehensive final will be
administered in the last week of the semester. The comprehensive final will count as a regular exam score as
well as replacing the lowest exam grade (if applicable). At the end of the semester, point totals for lecture and
lab will be weighted and converted into percentages. Students can dispute any grade within two weeks of its
posting on Blackboard or Mastering A&P.
A = 90% or above B = 80% to 89% C = 70% to 79% D = 60% to 69% F = 59% or below
Bonus:
Chapter Quizzes on Mastering A&P= 20 * 1 = 20 pts.
Science seminars = 2 * 2 = 4 pts.
Select POGIL projects = 5 * 1 = 5 pts.
Syllabus Quiz = 1 * 15 = 15 pts.
Lecture Exams = 5 * 100 = 500 pts.
Chapter Quizzes (iRAT/tRAT) = 10 * 10 = 100 pts.
 iRAT (individual) = 7/10 pts.
 tRAT(team) = 3/10 pts.
Group PhysioEX Projects = 8 * 20 = 160 pts.
Clinical Trial Research Presentation and Paper = 40 pts.
ATTENDANCE: Students should not be late to lecture or lab. The door to the classroom is locked at the
beginning of each lecture. 10 point attendance quizzes are given at the beginning of each lecture and will be
forfeited if the student is late or does not stay for the entire lecture. Attendance on exam dates is required. No
make-up exams are given. The comprehensive final score will replace the zero from the missed exam. Students
are required to attend the lab they enrolled in and are not eligible to make up missed labs by attending a
different section. Students who do not attend lab are not eligible to complete the lab quiz/homework.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: All weekly assignments are due as stated on the properties page of
each Mastering A&P and Blackboard assignment. Late assignments will not be accepted. No make-up work is
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offered for missed assignments or quizzes. Students are encouraged to participate in bonus opportunities listed
above. Students having technical issues with Blackboard or Mastering A&P within 24 hours of an assignment’s
due date will not be given an extended due date for that assignment. Please, do not wait until the last minute to
complete online homework.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class.
Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a
discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus
to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to
an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future
semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to
TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,”
which may have financial aid consequences for the student. I do not withdraw students for non-attendance or
poor grades.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated TCC Outlook address (ex: [email protected]). All
communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your TCC Outlook email
address; and you must use TCC Outlook email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor
regarding this course. You can access TCC Outlook email at http://www.outlook.com/tulsacc.edu or by
clicking on the Outlook hyperlinks on the TCC homepage.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). You should register for TCC alerts
to directly receive a text or voicemail regarding TCC cancellations. You can visit the “TCC Alerts” link at
the very bottom of the home page (near the site map row) to enroll in TCC alerts.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills,
knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their
work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to
higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of
the instructor. Cell phones are to be turned off (not vibrate) before class begins. If a cell phone rings or a
student is found using a cell phone during class, you will be asked to leave. If a cell phone rings during a test,
you will be asked to hand in your test and leave. Laptop use is a privilege and will be revoked if students are
caught using a laptop for tasks other than taking notes or completing homework assignments. iPods are to be
turned off during class and can not be used during a test. Classroom conduct that is not conducive to the
learning environment will be dealt with on an individual basis and may involve removal of students from the
learning environment for the remainder of the class period or semester. To be clear in what constitutes
misconduct and unacceptable behaviors in the classroom, a list has been complied. Note: The following list is
not all inclusive.
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Repeatedly interrupting an instructor while he/she is lecturing or conversing with another student
without first raising one’s hand and waiting until called upon.
Asking questions not pertinent to the topic of discussion.
Causing classroom disruptions by
o walking out of the classroom abruptly or leaving the classroom multiple times
o repeatedly talking during lecture
o using an inappropriately raised voice
o tardiness
o distracting classmates
o using approved electronic media in a manner not relevant to the lecture/lab
Displaying a lack of respect or courtesy to faculty or classmates through derogatory language,
threatening or offensive words or behavior, or unwanted invasion of personal space.
Using a prohibited electronic device in the classroom.
Working on material not related to this class.
Refusing to follow directions from faculty.
Intentional destruction of college property.
Influencing or attempting to influence another person to violate these misconduct policies.
At the college level, everyone enrolled in this course is considered an adult and as such you are expected to act
accordingly. It is not my wish to have to remove anyone from the learning environment; however, if I feel any of
the misconduct rules have been violated, you will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the
lecture/lab. A meeting between the instructor and student will occur before you are allowed to enter the
classroom again. If you violate the rules of misconduct a second time, you will be removed from the course
permanently. As stated in the syllabus, AWs are not given. The removal from the course will result in a grade
being assessed at the end of the semester according to your scores earned on all assignments from week 1 to
week 16. Tuition paid for the class will not be refunded, and failure to complete the course may have a negative
impact on current and future financial aid. I want each student to be successful in this class and avoid these
negative consequences of any continued inappropriate classroom behavior.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any
changes to the syllabus in writing.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning
environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the
Education Access Center (EAC) at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (voice). Deaf and hear of hearing
students may text (918) 809-1864. Academic accommodations will not be provided unless appropriate
documentations is provided to the disabled student services offices to support the need.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own
work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at
campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating
certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty
include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of
academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute
assignment or test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the
student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting
such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
 Submitting another’s work as one’s own or allowing another to submit one’s work a though it were his
or hers;
 Several people completing an assignment and turning in multiple copies, all represented either implicitly
or explicitly as individual work;
 Failing to contribute an equal share in group assignments or projects while claiming equal credit for the
work;
 Using a textbook, notes, or technology tools during an examination without permission of the instructor;
 Receiving or giving unauthorized help on assignments;
 Stealing a problem solution or assessment answers from a teacher or other student;
 Tampering with experimental data to obtain “desired” results, or creating results for experiments not
done;
 Creating results for observations or interviews that were not done;
 Obtaining an unfair advantage by gaining or providing access to examination materials prior to the time
authorized by the instructor;
 Tampering with or destroying the work of others;
 Submitting substantial portions of the same academic work for credit or honors more than once without
permission of the present instructor;
 Lying about these or other academic matters;
 Falsifying college records, forms or other documents;
 Accessing computer systems or files without authorization;
 Plagiarizing.
PLAGIARISM POLICY:
It is the firm policy of your instructor that cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable and will result in an
automatic zero for that assignment or possible failure of the course. Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or
implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another writer are your own; it includes having another writer do
work claimed to be your own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work
of another as a guide to ideas or expression that are then presented as your own. The student should review
the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook.
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cheating on a test will result in a “0” for the exam
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plagiarism in lab will result in a “0” for that activity
APA DOCUMENTATION:
APA documentation is expected on all written work. See APA handbook provided under the library resource
center site on blackboard for the proper documentation procedure.
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INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the
TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class
schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE: Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s
Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the
use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of
Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned
by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s
policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or
non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free
Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES: The Science/Math Lab is located in Room 8150. It is an excellent place to study.
Tutors are available to answer questions or direct you to study aids, but are not expected to cover entire
sections of material. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this free facility. No appointment is
necessary, but you must sign-in and sign-out using the computers located at the entrances as well as following
all Science/Math lab rules. Tutoring hours for specific courses are listed on a white board behind the work study
desk.
A complete list of student support services can be found in the Resources section of the Blackboard course site.
This includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support, and online tutorials
related to course concepts.
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