Human Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus

Fall ‘11 – Spring ‘12

This course will focus on the concepts and ideas related to necessary biochemicals, cellular structure, passive and active transport of molecules across biological membranes, body tissues, water, electrolytes and acid-base balance, excretion of body waste, causes and treatment of disease, growth and development, genetics and its control mechanisms, and each of the various organ systems of the human body.

Course Objectives

STUDENTS WILL…

1. Analyze biochemical principles essential for life, including water chemistry, structure and function of macromolecules, and nature of enzymes.
2. Relate cellular functions to specialized structures within cells. (example: transport of materials, protein synthesis, energy capture release)
3. Analyze factors that can affect cellular activities.
4. Analyze relationships of the structures and of functions of different cells, tissues, organs, and systems.
5. Describe common mechanisms of inheritance and of protein synthesis including cell division, sex cell formation, cell specialization, prediction of inheritance of traits, effects of genetic recombination and mutation, and events involved in construction of proteins.
6. Identify how a gene exists as a series of base pairs in a DNA molecule.
7. Explain the transfer of information from parents to offspring through genes within DNA molecules.
8. Identify the genetics in common inheritance-linked diseases and deformities.
9. Analyze factors in the production of genetic changes in an organism and/or its off-spring. (example: radiation, chemicals, chance, evolution).
10. Describe biotic and abiotic factors that affect the ability of the environment to support life.
11. Explain ethical roles and responsibilities of scientists and scientific research.
12. Evaluate and describe the impact of scientific discoveries on historical events and social, economic, and ethical issues.
13. Describe immediate and long-term consequences of potential solutions for technological issues.
14. Predict whether reactions will speed up or slow down as conditions change.
15. Describe electrical effects in terms of motion and concentration of charged particles.

Behavior

ü  We will follow a three-strike policy for most inappropriate classroom behavior (talking, sleeping, not doing homework during designated time, etc.).

ü  Do not pull on faucets or gas lines (automatic detention)!

ü  Do not throw trash into sinks or into lab tables.

ü  Do not write on lab tables.

ü  Follow appropriate lab instructions and procedures.

ü  Absolutely no horseplay during labs.

ü  Unless given permission, stay out of the teacher’s desk AND closets.

ü  Treat others with respect.

ü  DO NOT TALK WHILE I AM TALKING!

Computer Usage

• Computers will be treated as though they are a privilege.

• Inappropriate computer use will result in that student(s)' computer privileges being taken away for an appropriate amount of time.

• Suspected inappropriate computer use will result in one warning and a second suspected act will result in computer privileges being taken away for an appropriate amount of time.

Grading

• Assigned homework will be due the next day unless otherwise stated. I will NOT except late homework but will take what you have done (the lowest homework score during a particular quarter will be dropped, however).
• There will be on average one quiz per week. Tests will be designed to be approximately 30-40 minutes in length.
• Your quarter grades will depend upon the following weights:

Semester grades will be determined by the following weights:

• If there is a previously excused absence (such as a sporting event or any other school sponsored event), homework must be completed and turned in fully completed before leaving or it will be classified as an uncompleted assignment and entered in as a zero in the gradebook. Also, the student will be given a one hour detention for not fulfilling classroom obligations before leaving.
• Students with an excused absence for reasons such as illness have one week from the due date to turn in the make-up homework, quizzes, and/or tests. After one week, the grade will turn into a zero and no credit will be given. Special exceptions exist for those that miss extensive time from school. Arrangements for these cases will need to be made with Mr. Sees.
• Since this is a lab class, laboratory experience must be completed. If not then students will receive and incomplete for the grade which will later turn the quarter grade into a failing grade if not completed.

Quick Notes

• Please feel free to contact me either by phone or email. The school’s phone number is (605)563-2291, my home phone number is (605)563-3235 and my email address is Patrick.Sees@k12.sd.us.
• Up-to-date classroom information (weekly lesson plans, syllabus, schedule) can be found on my webpage at http://ps060.k12.sd.us/

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