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

BIOLOGY 141 ONLINE: Human Physiology

Course Materials Course Objectives Organization & Policies

Evaluation Methods University Policies Lessons

Summer 2023

Class Time:	Web
Instructor:	Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ph.D.
	Professor of Biology
	Founding Director, CHANCE
	Cell and Developmental Biologist
Office:	ZOOM; 315B Penn State Lehigh Valley
Office Hours:	Wednesdays: 10:00 – 12:00 PM via ZOOM https://psu.zoom.us/my/jxm57
Office Phone:	(610) 285-5109
E-mail:	CANVAS E-mail: Please use the CANVAS system for all e-mail communication. jxm57@psu.edu
Tutor Services:	To request a tutor, please fill out a form through this QR code. It will take a few days to schedule your first session. Additionally, you may access the “Tutor.com” tab in Canvas for online tutoring sessions 24/7.
IT Assistant:	Princeton Bijou (pjb5696@psu.edu)

Course Materials

Textbook: Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition), Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
ISBN: 13:978-0-13-460519-7

Course Objectives

1. Understand how the human body is constructed with regard to levels of organization: from organic macromolecules to cells, cells to tissues, tissues to organs, and organs to organ systems.
2. Comprehend the fundamental physiology of each of the following major organ systems: integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, and endocrine.
3. Recognize the importance of the cellular and molecular realms of physiological systems.
4. Appreciate the importance of human physiology in modern medicine, whenever possible.
5. Create an engaging and stimulating online classroom environment utilizing today’s computer technology and best practices in teaching and learning of science (Handelsman et al., 2004).

Organization and Policies

• Student participation. Student participation in class activities is viewed as essential to the learning process. Thus, it is expected that you will complete all lessons, and deliver required assessments to designated “drop-boxes” on or before their due dates. Note that fourteen of the sixteen formative assessments (textbook and online quizzes) that are assigned to you will be calculated into your final grade. Two formative assessment scores will be dropped – one textbook quiz and one online quiz. PLEASE note each set of textbook and online assignments are critical for you in learning the material BEFORE you attempt their associated exam, so please work to complete them to your best ability.

• Work Hard! You are expected to work hard, but it is also realized that you may have difficulty learning or understanding the textbook content and on-line module material. If so, then ask questions. Don’t be intimidated or afraid. My Zoom office hours are posted above. These hours are for you, so please utilize them. Please e-mail me if you need to schedule a different Zoom day and time than that listed in the above section. Also, you can contact my IT assistant, Princeton Bijou (pjb5696@psu.edu; or via CANVAS email) during the course for any technical questions.

• Course Hours. DEFINITION OF A CREDIT. Penn State credits are awarded on a semester-hour basis. For the average student, 1 credit represents a total of at least forty hours of work in class activities and outside preparation. To meet the requirement of 40 hours of work per credit, here is the approximate number of hours per week for a 6-week compressed online format course (summer session).

Basically, what this is saying is that you need to give at least 20 hours a week to this course.

Evaluation Methods

• Class grades will be determined by a percentage scale based upon the total number of assessment points earned (1,350 points possible).
• Course content will be delivered on a weekly or bi-weekly basis in an assigned lesson format under the “Modules” tab. Each lesson will be presented using two teaching and learning methods (activities) [explained in the Lesson 0 “Welcome” section]: 1) textbook readings; and 2) online interactive modules/video lectures. A formative (quiz) assessment will be required for each. Following the completion of these two quizzes, a lesson EXAM is required.
• As stated above, each lesson (numbered 1-8; lesson 0 is for introductory purposes only) will have two quizzes and one EXAM. A drop box for each of the assessments will be available under its designated “lesson” category. Each textbook quiz will consist of 16 multiple-choice questions; you will have 40 minutes to complete each textbook assessment. Each online quiz will consist of 10 multiple-choice questions and on or two short essay questions; you will be given 50 minutes to complete each online assessment. Each lesson EXAM, which must be completed after the successful completion of corresponding textbook and online quizzes, will consist of 15 multiple-choice questions and a longer essay; you will have 60 minutes to complete each exam. The final exam will test your comprehensive knowledge of the entire semester’s material and will be 50% multiple-choice (100 points) and 50% short answer (100 points); you will be given 90 minutes to take the final exam. Failure to take the final exam will result in an incomplete grade in this course. Also, note that you must pass the final exam to pass this course. So, please work diligently to understand the assigned material.
• Any late submissions of textbook and online quizzes will be penalized by 8% (2 points out of the total 25) per day. Exams are not impacted by this late penalty, and they will be manually removed after submission.
• The final exam will be proctored online and synchronous; The date and time of the final:  June 23^rd at noon EDT.

Class:

Letter Grade Equivalents:

University Policies

Academic Integrity Statement

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 by all members of the University community 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 Academic Integrity Policy

Regarding The Use Of Generative Or Open-Resource Services:

Unless you clear it with me in advance, you must complete all course work entirely on your own, using only sources that are available through the course, and you may not assist other students with papers, quizzes, exams, or other assessments. If you are interested in using ideas, images, or word phrases created by another person (e.g., from Course Hero or Chegg) or by generative technology, such as ChatGPT, you must clear it with me first and identify their source in your post, essay, or exam. You may not submit false or fabricated information, use the same academic work for credit in multiple courses, or share instructional content. Students with questions about academic integrity should ask their instructor before submitting work.

Disability Accommodation Statement

Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University’s educational programs. Every Penn State campus has an office for students with disabilities. Student Disability Resources (SDR) website provides contact information for every Penn State campus (http://equity.psu.edu/sdr/disability-coordinator). For further information, please visit Student Disability Resources website (http://equity.psu.edu/sdr/).

In order to receive consideration for reasonable accommodations, you must contact the appropriate disability services office at the campus where you are officially enrolled, participate in an intake interview, and provide documentation: See documentation guidelines (http://equity.psu.edu/sdr/guidelines). If the documentation supports your request for reasonable accommodations, your campus disability services office will provide you with an accommodation letter. Please share this letter with your instructors and discuss the accommodations with them as early as possible. You must follow this process for every semester that you request accommodations.

Counseling And Psychological Services Statement

Many students at Penn State face personal challenges or have psychological needs that may interfere with their academic progress, social development, or emotional wellbeing. The university offers a variety of confidential services to help you through difficult times, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultations, online chats, and mental health screenings. These services are provided by staff who welcome all students and embrace a philosophy respectful of clients’ cultural and religious backgrounds, and sensitive to differences in race, ability, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Counseling and Psychological Services at University Park  (CAPS)
(http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/): 814-863-0395

Counseling and Psychological Services at Commonwealth Campuses (https://senate.psu.edu/faculty/counseling-services-at-commonwealth-campuses/)

Penn State Crisis Line (24 hours/7 days/week): 877-229-6400
Crisis Text Line (24 hours/7 days/week): Text LIONS to 741741

Educational Equity/Report Bias Statements

Consistent with University Policy AD29, students who believe they have experienced or observed a hate crime, an act of intolerance, discrimination, or harassment that occurs at Penn State are urged to report these incidents as outlined on the University’s Report Bias webpage.

Lessons

Lesson 0: Getting Started

Discussion Forum: Due Date Tuesday, May 16^th 2023

Textbook Quiz: Due Date Wednesday, May 17^th 2023

Lesson 1: Molecular Interactions

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Friday, May 19^th 2023

Exam #1: Due Date Saturday, May 20^th 2023

Lesson 2: Cells and Tissues

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Monday, May 22^nd 2023

Exam #2: Due Date Tuesday, May 23^rd 2023

Lesson 3: Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Thursday, May 25^th 2023

Exam #3: Due Date Saturday, May 27^th 2023

Lesson 4: The Endocrine System

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Monday, May 29^th 2023

Exam #4: Due Date Tuesday, May 30^th 2023

Lesson 5: The Cardiovascular System and Respiratory System

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Friday, June 2^nd 2023

Exam #5: Due Date Monday, June 5^th 2023

Lesson 6: The Digestive System

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Thursday, June 8^th 2023

Exam #6: Due Date Saturday, June 10^th 2023

Lesson 7: The Excretory System

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Tuesday June 13^th 2023

Exam #7: Due Date Friday, June 16^th 2023

Lesson 8: The Nervous System and Muscular System

Textbook and Online Quizzes: Due Date Monday, June 19^th 2023

Exam #8: Due Date Wednesday, June 21^th 2023

Final Exam: Due Date Friday, June 23^nd 2023

Note: You may work ahead of the scheduled dates for the assessments.