Biology 141 – Biology Molecules & Cells ~ Dr. Jacqueline S. Mclaughlin ~ Penn State Lehigh Valley

Course Materials Course Description Course Objectives Organization & Policies

Evaluation Methods University Policies Class Syllabus

Spring 2016

Course Materials

Textbook: Human Physiology – An Integrated Approach (7E), authored by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
ISBN–13: 978–0–321–98122–6

Course Description

Biology 141 is a 3 credit lecture course specifically designed to cover the fundamentals of human physiology for students in a variety of life science related majors including Nursing, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, and Science. Successful completion of this course will give the student working knowledge of human physiology with the intent on applying this information to future clinical situations they may encounter in nursing, physical therapy, athletic training, dentistry, and medical settings. The course utilizes both descriptive and problem solving techniques and as a result, may require some review of basic science and math principles developed in previous high school and college biology, chemistry, and math courses.

Course Objectives

The course has two primary objectives. The first is for every student to obtain a working knowledge and understanding of basic human physiology. The second is to apply these physiological principles to problem solving situations as observed in medical situations, including cardiac problems, hypertension, renal failure, acid-base balance disturbances, and endocrine imbalances. The end point of both objectives is to obtain a practical understanding of physiology which students can build upon and use in future clinical settings. Relationship to Courses and Programs of Study: This majority of students enrolled in this course are from the College of Health and Human Development in Nursing, Biobehavioral Health, Kinesiology, and Nutrition majors, although some students are from other colleges including the Eberly College of Science, Liberal Arts, and Agriculture. Because the majority of these students will utilize course information in future clinical settings, human physiology as it relates to clinical problems is emphasized. Many students will take Biology 141 along with our partnered 1 credit laboratory course, Biology 142, Physiology Laboratory. Additionally, many students enrolled in Biology 141 will also take our related course in anatomy, Biology 129, as a result of course program prerequisites within their major.

Organization and Policies

• Attend every lecture. Student participation in classroom activities is viewed as essential to the learning process. Thus, it is expected that you will not miss a class except for the most serious of circumstances; and, while in class you will be actively engaged in the presented material. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each lecture. However, it is stressed that if you are late for class or miss class because of dangerous weather conditions, your safety is more important. Always drive safely.

• Review "Required Readings" before and after each lecture to aid in your comprehension of the lectures. You are responsible for the entire content of each chapter that is listed. Chapter content aids in your comprehension of the lecture material and online assignments.

• Work Hard! You are expected to work hard, but it is also realized that you may have difficulty learning or understanding the lecture, textbook content, and online material. If so, then ask questions. Don’t be intimidated or afraid. I am on your side and stand ready to work with you. My office hours are posted above. These hours are for you!

• It is strongly recommended that you participate in a study group of some type, and that you use the group to assess your comprehension of the course material.

Evaluation Methods

• Class grades will be determined by a percentage scale based upon the total number of points available (625 points).

• The lecture exams will cover material presented in lecture and from assigned online activities. Each exam will consist of multiple choice, fill-ins, short answers, and essays. The final exam will test your comprehensive knowledge of the entire semester’s material.

• Please note the exam schedule. All of the exams will be used to assess your performance in this course. Only those individuals with legitimate and verifiable excuses will be allowed to schedule a make-up exam. If you cannot take the exam at the scheduled time, you need to contact me as soon as possible via email.

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Penn State University letter grade equivalents:

Classroom Courtesy:

No cell phones, pagers, or alarm watches, please. While we all love these conveniences, they have no place in the classroom, where they break others’ concentration including mine, your professor who is trying to teach. Also, please keep all beverages, food, or chewing gum out of the classroom area.

University Policies

Academic Integrity Policy

Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner.

Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University’s Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect other students’ dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts.

Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.

Penn State University Academic Policy 49-20

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citation, prior possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.

For further guidance on matching punishment with infractions, see "Sanctioning Guidelines for Academic Integrity Violations"

Disability Access Statement

Penn State University welcomes students with disabilities into the University’s educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications or reasonable accommodations in this course, please inform the instructor or contact Linda Rumfield in Disability Services: 610/285.5124, The Learning Center, as early in the semester as possible.

Affirmative Action

Pennsylvania State University is committed to a policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by Commonwealth or Federal authorities. Penn State does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Direct all inquiries to the Affirmative Action Office.

Finals Week May 2^nd – May 6^th 2016

Final Exam Date & Time to be Announced