ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
 Biology 219 -- Fall '08

Instructor: Stephen McReynolds
Office: Science 213K (968-9325) (mcreyno@tarleton.edu)
Office Hours: MWF 10-11, TR 11->12,  M 1->4
 
Web Site: www.tarleton.edu/~anatomy
 
Texts:  Anatomy & Physiology By E. Marieb (3rd Edition)
Lab Manual for Anat. & Phys. (3rd Edition)

                                               
Lecture Policies
 1. Be on time:
      a. The roll will be checked each time the lecture meets.
      b. I expect you to be in your seat and ready for the lecture after roll check.
      c. If you arrive late, do not disturb the class.  Quietly take your seat!
      d. It is your responsibility to tell me after class that you were tardy, otherwise you will be counted absent.

 2. Excessive Absences:
      a. You are allowed to miss 3 times --  No questions asked.
      b. More than the 3 free absences without acceptable excuse, and you will not receive any consideration on your final grade.

 3. Other:
      a. Test results are posted by your UIN # [Student ID #] [the last 4-5digits].
      b. Tests will not be returned or discussed in class. 
            However, you can come by my office and we will discuss your last exam.

      c.  Make-up Tests - Make-up tests may be comprehensive and essay in format.
             Make-up tests must be taken within one week of the absence.

 4. My office is Science 213K.  My office telephone number is 968-9325. 
    I am willing to assist you during regular office hours or by appointment.  
    Additionally there is a Website (www.tarleton.edu/~anatomy ), designed to help you.

 5.  Your grade will be determined as follows:
                                 Average of 5 lecture tests = 60% of grade

                                  Average of 4 lab tests = 40% of grade

     Sept. 18 or 19 Major Test #1 Chapters 1, 2, 3
     Chemical & Cellular Organization

    Oct. 13 or 14 Major Test #2 Chapters 4, 5 & portions of 25
    The Tissues & The Integumentary System & Metabolism

    Nov. 5 or 6 Major Test #3 Chapters 6 thru 10
     Skeletal and Muscle Tissues & Systems

     Test 4 & Final Exam Either Dec. 9 or 10 as scheduled  
    Chapters 1 THRU 16 with emphasis on Chapters 11 thru 16: The Nervous System & Special Senses

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Students who have special instructional needs because of a physical handicap or a learning disability should discuss their special needs with Ms. Trina Geye, Director of Student Disabilities Services. Room 201 Math Bldg.: 
Call 968-9400 to schedule an appointment preferably before the 3rd class day. 

TheTeaching and Learning Center, (Thompson Student Center, Rm. 15 ph. 968-9480) frequently offers tutoring at no charge for students desiring extra help.
Other departmental tutors including the Language Laboratory Assistants provide tutoring for a small fee.

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Biological Sciences 219
Anatomy and Physiology Labs Fall 2008
(www.tarleton.edu/~anatomy
)


Week of               Exercise #
Aug. 25                No Labs                    

Sept. 1                1            Anatomical Terminology
                           3            The Microscope
                           4            Mitosis & Cytology

Sept.8              LAB PRACTICAL #1

Sept. 15               6            Histology

Sept. 22              7            Histology & Integumentary System

Sept. 29           LAB PRACTICAL #2

Oct. 6                 9/10/12      The Axial Skeleton & Fetal Skull

Oct. 13                11           The Appendicular Skeleton

Oct. 20           LAB PRACTICAL #3

Oct. 27                15           The Muscles  

Nov. 3                 17/19        Nerves & Anatomy of the Brain

Nov. 10                24/25        The Eye & The Ear 

Nov. 17           LAB PRACTICAL #4

Dec. 1 & 2       All Lab Makeups  (You can only make up ONE lab test)

     Room 308, Science Building   Labs are scheduled for: Tuesday 12:25 & 2:25, Wednesday 1 & 3,
                                                        Thursday 7:25 a.m,  12:25,  2:25
& 4:25 p.m., & Friday 1 and 3.
    If you cannot attend your scheduled lab - please get permission to attend another lab at one of the above times. 
        Labs cannot be made up any other way.

    Your lab grade for the semester constitutes 40% of your final grade in this course. 
        The 4 practicals are worth 10% each.