Seton Hill University: Division of Natural & Health Sciences
BL215: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory, Fall 2008 (1 credit)
Instructor: Dr. Steven G. Bassett
Office: Maura 120, Phone: from on-campus - 4266, from off-campus - 724-830-1029
PO Box: 494, email: bassett@setonhill.edu
Time/Location: Tuesday or Thursday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM / Maura 111
Text: Marieb, Elaine N., Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, 8th ed. ,update, 2009
Note: Do not buy earlier editions of the lab manual.
Catalog Description (applies to both semesters): Designed to reinforce concepts learned in BL214 & BL216. Topics include: histology, gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, physiology of nerves and skeletal muscle, cardiovascular physiology, urinalysis, digestive enzymes, effects of drugs on heart function.
Purpose: In this laboratory course, we will examine specific topics in human anatomy & physiology that can best be learned in a hands-on setting that emphasizes collaborative learning. While there will be some overlap in topics with respect to the lecture, this is a completely separate course that is graded separately. Included is a detailed, multiple-session study of the human skeletal system in preparation for more advanced work in arthrology and muscular anatomy during the second semester of the course.
Design: The study guides for each lab are to be downloaded from Griffin Gate. You should read them, as well as the assigned material in the manual, prior to each lab meeting. Faithful attendance at all laboratory sessions is essential to learning the material. There are sanctions for unexcused absences from lab (see “Attendance Policy” on p. 5). It is also recommended that you come to the lab at least one other time each week to review the current material with your study group. Maura 111 will be available for this purpose on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Your understanding of the material from each lab will be evaluated by three Written Exams, three Practical Exams, and several review sheets.
The Challenge: If you do not call upon your self-discipline and forge ahead with the lab exercises, even when you would rather be doing something else, then it will be difficult to do well in the course. It will be necessary to cover a large amount of information in each session, so do not plan to leave the lab early. Time spent in lab should be used to best advantage: if you are finished with the day’s objectives, then review previous labs or, if possible, begin to work on material for the next week.
Disability Statement: If you have a disability that may require consideration by the instructor, you should contact the Coordinator of Disabled Student Services at 724-838-4295. It is recommended that this be accomplished by the second week of class. If you need accommodations for successful participation in class activities prior to your appointment with the Disabled Student Services Office, you should provide the instructor with written information that includes suggestions for assistance with participating in and completing class assignments. It is not necessary to disclose the nature of your disability.
Academic Honesty Statement: Seton Hill University expects that all its students will practice academic honesty and ethical conduct. The university regards plagiarism, cheating on examinations, falsification of papers, non-sanctioned collaboration, and misuse or illegal use of library material, computer material, or any other material, published or unpublished, as violations of academic honesty.
Lab #1 - August 26/28
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
Getting Started xiii-xix Exam #1 (Sept. 2/4)
1. The Language of Anatomy 1-9 Exam #2 (Sept. 9/11)
6. Classification of Tissues: Epithelial Tissue 67-73 Practical Exam #1 (Sept. 23/25)
(Note: Exam #1 covers introductory material on pp. xii-xviii and will be given on September 2/4.)
»SIGN AND HAND IN THE ATTENDANCE POLICY ON PAGE 6 BEFORE LEAVING LAB TODAY«
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Lab #2 - September 2/4
At the Beginning of Lab: Exam #1 (Covers pp. xii-xvii)
REVIEW: Exercise 1, pp. 1-9. (You will be tested on this material next week.)
REVIEW: Exercise 6: Epithelial tissue. (You will be tested on this material in three weeks.)
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
6. Connective, Muscle & Nervous Tissues 74-83 Practical Exam #1 (Sept. 23/25)
6B. Using the Histology Module PEx-21, PEx-22 None
7. The Integumentary System 91-98 Practical Exam #1 (Sept. 23/25)
8. Classification of Body Membranes 105-108 Review Sheet 8 (pp. 109, 110)
(Note: Review Sheet 8 is due by the end of lab on September 18. See the note about Review Sheets at the top of p. 5 of this syllabus)
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At the Beginning of Lab: Exam #2 (Covers Exercise 1: Language of Anatomy)
REVIEW: Exercises 6 & 7 (You will be tested on this material in two weeks.)
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
9. Overview of the Skeleton 111-118 Review Sheet 9 (pp. 119-122)
10. The Axial Skeleton: Skull 123-132 Practical Exam #2 (Oct. 7/9)
12. Fetal Skull 165, 166 “ “ “
LOOKING AHEAD: Begin examining the vertebrae in preparation for next week’s lab.
(Note: This lab begins a multi-lab series on the human skeleton. For Practical Exam #2 [October 7/9] and Practical Exam #3 [October 21/23], you will identify bones and bony landmarks from lab specimens.)
(Note: Review Sheet 9 is due by the end of lab on September 18. See the note about Review Sheets at the top of p. 5 of this syllabus)
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Lab #4 - September 16/18
REVIEW: Exercises 6 & 7 - Histology & Integument slides (pp. 67-98). Practical Exam #1 is next week.
REVIEW: Exercises 10 & 12 Skull & Fetal Skull (pp. 123-132, 165, 166)
Today’s Exercise Pages Evaluation
10. The Axial Skeleton: Vertebral Column & Bony Thorax 132-138 Practical Exam #3 (Oct. 21/23)
LOOKING AHEAD: Begin examining the arm & leg bones in preparation for next week’s lab
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Lab #5 - September 23/25
At Beginning of Lab: Practical Exam #1 (Histology)
REVIEW: Exercises 10 & 12 Skull & Fetal Skull (pp. 123-132, 165, 166)
REVIEW: Exercise 10: The Axial Skeleton: Vertebral Column & Bony Thorax (pp. 132-138)
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
11. The Appendicular Skeleton 145-156 Practical Exam #3 (Oct. 21/23)
16B. Computer Simulation: Skeletal Muscle Phys. PEx-23 to PEx-32 Review Sheet 16B (pp. PEx-33
to PEx-35)
(Note: Review Sheet 16B is due by Oct 9)
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Lab #6 – September 30/October 2
REVIEW: Skull (Practical Exam #2 is next week)
REVIEW: Exercise 10: The Axial & Appendicular Skeletons: (pp. 132-156)
Today’s Exercise Pages Evaluation
Begin 22. Human Reflex Physiology 341-348 Review Sheet 22 (pp. 351 to 354)
(Note: Review Sheet 22 is due by Oct 23)
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Lab #7 - October 7/9
At Beginning of Lab: Practical Exam #2 (Human Skull)
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
Complete 22. Human Reflex Physiology 341-348 Review Sheet 22 (pp. 351 to 354)
Begin 23. General Sensation 355-360 Review Sheet 23 (pp. 361 & 362)
REVIEW: Axial & Appendicular Skeletons (Practical Exam #3 on October 21/23)
(Note: Review Sheet 22 is due by October 23 and Review Sheet 23 is due by Oct 30)
Lab #8 - October 14/16
No Formal Lab Meeting Because of October Break
Today’s Exercise Pages Evaluation
5B. Computer Simulation: Cell Transport Mechanisms PEx-5 to PEx-15 Rvw Sheet 5B
(pp. PEx-17 to PEx-19)
REVIEW: Axial & Appendicular Skeletons (Practical Exam #3 is next week)
(Note: Review Sheet 5B is due by October 30)
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Lab #9 - October 21/23
At Beginning of Lab: Practical Exam #3 (Human Skeleton)
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
1. Complete: 23. General Sensation 355-360 Review Sheet 23 (pp. 361 & 362)
2. Begin: Visual Tests and Experiments (Exercise 24) 370-374 Lab Exam #3 (Nov 18/20)
(Note: Review Sheet 23 is due by October 30)
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Lab #10 – October 28/30
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
1. Complete: Visual Tests and Experiments (Exercise 24) 370-374 Lab Exam #3 (Nov 18/20)
2. Begin: Hearing & Equilibrium (Exercise 25) 386-392 Lab Exam #3 (Nov 18/20)
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Lab #11 - November 4/6
Today’s Exercises Pages Evaluation
1. Complete: Hearing & Equilibrium (Exercise 25) 386-392 Lab Exam #3 (Nov 18/20)
2. Computer Simulation: Nerve Impulse (Ex. 18B) PEx -37 to PEx -46 Rvw Sheet 18B
(pp. PEx -47 to PEx -48)
(Note: Review Sheet 18B is due by November 20)
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Lab #12 - November 11/13
Today’s Exercise Pages Evaluation
Special Senses: Olfaction & Taste (Exercise 26) 397-402 Lab Exam #3 (Nov 18/20)
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November 18/20
Lab Exam #3
No Lab Exercises
Policy on Review Sheets
During the semester, students will complete seven Review Sheets worth a total of 220 points. Students are encouraged to collaborate with others taking the course when completing these sheets. You must, however, hand in your own individual sheet and include the name(s) of your collaborator(s) on the sheet.
To receive credit, Review Sheets must be handed in by the end of Thursday’s lab on the indicated due date. This means that students in Tuesday’s lab also have until Thursday afternoon. Late sheets will not be accepted beyond this time and a grade of zero will be recorded for any assignments not handed in.
G R A D I N G
Exam Date
or Assignment
Due Date Assignment/Exam Points
Sept 2/4 Exam #1 (Introduction) 50
Sept 9/11 Exam #2 (Language of Anatomy) 100
Sept 18 Review Sheets 8 & 9 40
Sept 23/25 Practical Exam #1 (Histology) 100
Oct 9 Review Sheet 16B 40
Oct 7/9 Practical Exam #2 (Skull) 150
Oct 21/23 Practical Exam #3 (Human Skeleton) 200
Oct 23 Review Sheet 22 40
Oct 30 Review Sheet 23 20
Oct 30 Review Sheet 5B 40
Nov 20 Review Sheet 18B 40
Nov 18/20 Exam #3 (Based on Exercises 24, 25, & 26) 150
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Total = 970
A = 93% or above of total, A- = 90% to 92%,
B+ = 87% to 89%, B = 83% to 86%, B- = 80% to 82%
C+ = 77% to 79%, C= 73% to 76%, C- = 70% to 72%,
D+ = 67% to 69%, D = 63% to 66%, D- = 60% to 62%
F = 59% or below
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend and participate in all 12 lab sessions. Obviously, no one would insist on your presence if you were sick or experiencing an emergency. Except in extraordinary circumstances, however, it should be possible to leave an explanation for your absence on Dr. Bassett’s voice mail (4266 or 724-830-1029) before the lab begins (i.e., before 1:00 PM). If these guidelines are followed, then the student will be granted an excused absence. This presumes, of course, that the reason for the absence was a legitimate one (not, for example, “I had to work.”). Students who are granted an excused absence are responsible for making up any missed exercises, working with a partner, if necessary, since Dr. Bassett will not be available to re-create the missed lab. In the case of an unexcused absence, 50 points will be subtracted from the final point total for the course. Students who miss four or more lab sessions, for whatever reason, even for excused absences, automatically fail the course.
Please print and sign the last page of this syllabus, signifying that you have read and understood this attendance policy, and give it to Dr. Bassett before the end of the first lab session.
BL215: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend and participate in all 12 sessions of the lab. Obviously, no one would insist on your presence if you were sick or experiencing an emergency. Except in extraordinary circumstances, however, it should be possible to leave an explanation for your absence on Dr. Bassett’s voice mail (4266 or 724-830-1029) before the lab begins (i.e., before 1:00 PM). If these guidelines are followed, then the student will be granted an excused absence. This presumes, of course, that the reason for the absence was a legitimate one (not, for example, “I had to work.”) Students who are granted an excused absence are responsible for making up any missed exercises, working with a partner, if necessary, since Dr. Bassett will not be available to re-create the missed lab. In the case of an unexcused absence, 50 points will be subtracted from the final point total for the course. Students who miss four or more lab sessions, for whatever reasons, even excused absences, will automatically fail the course.
I, the undersigned, have read and understood the above Attendance Policy, which is also contained on p. 6 of the course syllabus that was handed to me during the first meeting of the lab, and I agree to abide by its requirements.
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