Biology Department Biology 47 Anatomy Lesson
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Date Posted Announcements (in reverse chronological order)
19 Nov 2009 Quiz #10 is scheduled for Tuesday Nov 24th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 80% Reproductive System (see chpts. 27, (28) and lab 15), 20% Urinary System (see chpt 26 and lab 14).
12 Nov 2009 Quiz #9 is scheduled for Tuesday Nov 17th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 25% Endocrine System (see chpt. 19 and lab 10), 75% Digestive System (see chpt 25 and lab 11).
10 Nov 2009 Take a look at this YouTube video for a little "brain" humor (sorry I didn't discover this before the exam):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D_AVQSIUsY
4 Nov 2009 Exam #4 has been rescheduled for Monday Nov 9th in lab. Please refer to the study guide for information on exam times and exam composition (i.e. list of topics and proportions). Refer to the lab manual (and lecture notes & outlines) for a guide to what you need to know. Check your current grade here (grade reports are usually available 1-11/2 weeks after the exam).
29 Oct 2009 Quiz #8 is scheduled for Tuesday Nov 3rd at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 60% Nervous System: Brain, Spinal Cord & PNS (see chpts 14-17 and lab 8), 30% Sensory System (see chpt 18 and lab 9).

SPECIAL NOTE: Exam #4 has been rescheduled for Monday Nov 9th. See the syllabus for changes.
29 Oct 2009 Reminder: Daylight Savings ends this Sunday (Nov 1st) at 2:00am
http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Pacific/d/-8/java
21 Oct 2009 Homework #4
Neural Pathways Worksheet: Due by Monday 2 Nov 2009

Step 1: download the worksheet here () to answer the questions.

Step 2: see lab manual for the questions - the questions to be answered are part of the review questions at the end of lab manual chapter 8 (pp. 8.16), specifically questions 11, 12 & 13. Use the worksheets provided here () to answer the questions.

Step 3: turn in the completed worksheets by the due date.

Important Note: You do not need to illustrate any specifically named pathways. Instead you should summarize the general characteristics of (1) sensory, (2) somatic motor and (3) autonomic pathways. See chpts. 16 & 17 in the text (pay particular attention to figs. 16.2abc, 16.3ab & 16.4a, 17.3, 17.4 & 17.8

21 Oct 2009 Quiz #7 is scheduled for Tuesday Oct 27th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 35% General Nervous System Structure (see chpt 13 and lab 8 pp. 1-2), 30% Nervous System Histology (see chpt 13, lab 8 pp. 2-5, and lecture notes), 35% Gross Brain Anatomy (see chpt. 15 and lab 8 pp. 7-11).
13 Oct 2009 Exam #3 is scheduled for Monday Oct 19th in lab. Please refer to the study guide for information on exam times and exam composition (i.e. list of topics and proportions). Refer to the lab manual (and lecture notes & outlines) for a guide to what you need to know. Check your current grade here (grade reports are usually available 1-11/2 weeks after the exam).
13 Oct 2009 Quiz #6 is scheduled for Thursday Oct 15th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 40% General Muscle Structure / Cell Structure (see chpt 9 and lab 7 pp. 1-5, 21-26), 60% Gross Muscle Anatomy - including axial, upper limb and lower limb muscles (see chpts 10 & 11 and lab 7 pp. 5-20).
6 Oct 2009 Quiz #5 is scheduled for Thursday Oct 8th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 75% General Muscle Structure / Cell Structure (see chpt 9 and lab 7 pp. 1-5, 21-26), 25% Gross Muscle Anatomy (see chpt 10 and lab 7 pp. 6-10).
1 Oct 2009 Homework #3
Muscle Actions Worksheet: Due by Wednesday October 14th, 2009

See the Lab Manual - the Muscle Actions Worksheet is part of lab manual chapter 7 (pp. 7-23 thru 7-26). You may also get the assignment here .

Note: Work through the worksheet without attempting to identify specific muscles. Instead, use the information given in the worksheet, your knowledge of the skeleton and your body to get a feel for how muscles are organized. The intent of the exercise is to become familiar with the guidelines that can help you determine a muscles action given its location, orientation and/or origin & insertion.

24 Sep 2009 Exam #2 is scheduled for Wednesday Sep 30th in lab. Please refer to the study guide for information on exam times and exam composition (i.e. list of topics and proportions). Refer to the lab manual (and lecture notes & outlines) for a guide to what you need to know. Check your current grade here (grade reports are usually available 1-11/2 weeks after the exam).
24 Sep 2009 Quiz #4 is scheduled for Tuesday Sep 29th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 50% Axial Skeleton (see chpt 6 and lab 5), 35% Appendicular Skeleton (see chpt 7 and lab 5), 15% Articulations (see chpt 8 and lab 6).
21 Sep 2009 Quiz #3 is scheduled for Tuesday Sep 18th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 100% Skeletal System: Bone Structure (see chpt 5 and lab 5 introduction).
9 Sep 2009 Homework #2
Learning Preferences Assignment: Due by 17 Sep 2009

Step 1: Print out the Learning Preference Assignment Sheet here

Step 2: Go to the VARK learning styles web page and complete the questionnaire.
            < http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire >

Step 3: Go to the VARK learning styles “helpsheets” page and click on the study strategies links (i.e. Visual) that correspond to your learning style preference or preferences. Review the different study strategies presented for your learning preference
            < http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=helpsheets >

Record your results on the Assignment Sheet and turn it in on the due date.

9 Sep 2009 Exam #1 is scheduled for Wednesday Sep 16th in lab. Please refer to the study guide for information on exam times and exam composition (i.e. list of topics and proportions). Refer to the lab manual (and lecture notes & outlines) for a guide to what you need to know. Check your current grade here (grade reports are usually available 1-11/2 weeks after the exam).
9 Sep 2009 Quiz #2 is scheduled for Tuesday Sep 15th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 50% Cytology: the Cell (see chpt 2), 25% Histology (see chpt 3 and lab 3), 25% Integument (see chpt. 4 and lab 4).
1 Sep 2009 Quiz #1 is scheduled for Tuesday Sep 8th at the start of lecture.
Approx. Breakdown: 40% Body Organization and Terminology (see chpt. 1 and lab 1), 40% Histology - Epithelial Tissues (see chpt 3 and lab 3), 15% Cytology: the Cell (see chpt 2), 5% Miscroscope (see lab 2).
1 Sep 2009 Homework #1
Student Information: Due by Tue Sep 8th, 2009

Step 1: Get a copies of the following documents (note: all are available online on the "Downloads" page of this website, some will also be provided as handouts):

  1. Syllabus (green sheet)
  2. Lab Safety Sheet
  3. Syllabus Quiz (answer the questions after reading the syllabus)
  4. Student Information Sheet

Step 2: Read through the Syllabus and the Lab Safety Sheet.

Step 3: Print out the Syllabus Quiz and answer all of the questions.

Step 4: Print out the Student Information Sheet and fill it out (be sure provide a "secret identity" to be used when posting grades. Please DO NOT use your student number or social security number).

  Welcome to Biology 47 - Human Anatomy
5 units

Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 6 hours, 2 lab hours by arrangement
Prerequisite: Completion of a College biology course or High school biology.
Recommended preparation: Math 902
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
 
This course for health professionals includes study of the gross and microscopic structure of the human body.  Lab will consist of HUMAN CADAVER examination, CAT dissection, and microscopic examination of human tissues. (CAN BIOL 010)
  Classes Begin Monday August 31st, 2009
Please do not miss the first days of class. Enrolled students who fail to attend the first days of class may be dropped to make room for students trying to add.

Note: This class meets 4 days a week: 2 days for lecture (every Tuesday and Thursday), and 2 days for the lab portion of the class (every Monday and Wednesday).

Things to do to get a head start :

  1. Read over the Syllabus (green sheet) before coming to class.
  2. Read over the Lab Safety Sheet.
  3. Take the Syllabus Quiz (Answer the questions after reading the syllabus. You will be turning this in during the first or second week of class).
  4. Complete a Student Information Sheet (You will be turning this in during the first or second week of class).
  5. Read Lab 1 - Intro/Terminology and Lab 2 - Microscopes in preparation for the first lab meeting.
  6. Purchase your books (see below) and start reading (see the syllabus for reading assignments). Copies of the text and lab manual are also available at the reserve desk in the library.

Note: all of the above documents are available for download in pdf format from the "Downloads" page of this website.

 

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As a registered student you have a host of resources on campus that are available to you, many free of charge. The following is a partial list (for a complete list please refer to the college catalogue or the student services section of the college web page).

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  Purchasing Course Books:
Several options are available to you.
  • West Valley Campus Bookstore: You can Purchase all of the books listed in the greensheet directly from the bookstore located on West Valley campus. The bookstore also provides an online service in case you do not want to go there in person (WVC bookstore). You can reserve the books to pick them up later or make arrangements for home delivery. Note: bookstore profits help fund the campus center - purchasing your books from the campus bookstore will help support the campus center.
  • Ordering online (new or used): I am aware that book prices are exorbitant. If book prices are out of your budget there may be alternatives to buying new copies. One option to save money is to order books online from discount suppliers. The down side is that it can take several days, or possibly weeks, for your books to arrive depending on the vendor, and you will need the "required books" on the first day of class. Consequently, unless you have ordered your books several weeks in advance, this option may better serve you for the purchase of the "optional books" listed in your syllabus.  The following online vendors may prove to be good resources:  
  • Other Local Bookstores: A less commonly successful but useful alternate is to search the local new and used bookstores in the area (including other campus bookstores) for the books you need. I have periodically found useful resource books at a significant discount at used bookstores.

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