Student Learning Objectives:  See below from Regular Course Syllabus.  More detailed Learning Objectives are found at:  http://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc/biology-courses/human-anatomy-and-physiology-ii-homepage-bio-2320/

LECTURE AND LECTURE EXAM SCHEDULE

• Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the policies found on the following web site:             https://www.msudenver.edu/handbook/academicpoliciesforstudents/ 
• For information on drop dates, see academic calendar or your student detailed schedule
  

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  EXAMS AND GRADES:

• 1. LECTURE EXAMS: There will be 4 online lecture exams for a total of 450 points. Exams 1,2,3 are each worth 100 points and consist of 50 questions.  You have a time limit of 50 minutes for each of the first 3 exams.  The 4th exam is the comprehensive final and consists of 75 questions worth 150 points (100 points new material and 50 points old material). You have a time limit of 1 hour 50 minutes for the final exam.  Online exams covering lectures consist of objective multiple choice or fill in the blank questions.  These online exams must be completed in one sitting, so don’t expect to logout and then return to the exam. A 10 point deduction per day will be taken away from your exam scores for any exams taken and submitted after the due date.  No late submissions once the semester is over on Aug 3.  No other make-up opportunities exist.   When taking the exams, click on the “Assessments” link and then click on the specific exam link which only becomes available once the exam opens.  Read the instructions, and then click “begin.” You may save your answers as you go, or wait until the end and save all of the answers and then “save and submit.” After it is submitted, click “ok” to view your results to learn from this assessment. There is a practice test that you may try at any time to make sure your web browser is compatible with Blackboard and to get familiar with the format. No points are awarded nor deducted for results on the practice test.

• 2. LAB EXAMS: There will be 2 lab exams each worth 50 points . Lab exams will consist of short answer and identification questions.

  There is also a review sheet assignment which  is explained in your Laboratory Objectives. Complete the review sheet assignment which consists of completing 1. the Review Sheet in your abbreviated Marieb Laboratory Manual “Exercise 43 Review Sheet: Physiology of Human Reproduction: Gametogenesis and the Female Cycles”  PLUS 2. Review Sheet in your abbreviated Marieb Laboratory Manual “Exercise 44 Review Sheet: Survey of Embryonic Development.” The two review exercises are due during the very last lab period when we have our last lab exam. You may hand these in to me during lab, or scan/photograph them and submit them electronically.  You will lose 5 points per day that they are submitted late.  10 points are possible for complete and accurate answers of each review exercise for a total of 20 points. Laboratory grades count for 120 points towards your total points.

  3. POINT TOTALS: The total number of points possible for the course is 570. Letter grades will be assigned on a percentage basis, as follows:

  • A= 513-570
  • B = 456-512
  • C = 399-455
  • D = 342-398
  • F = Fewer than 342 points
• 4. Late online exams have a point deduction, so don’t wait until last minute to take them.  There will not be any lab exam make-ups allowed excepting for extenuating circumstances. If this occurs, I must be notified in person or by phone message before the exam begins. Lab exam make-ups must be taken within one week of scheduled exam date.

Student behavior:

a) The student assumes certain obligations of performance and behavior while attending MSU Denver. Refer to the student standards of conduct in your Student Handbook.

b) Cheating of any sort will result in immediate expulsion with a grade of F.

c) The student assumes certain obligations of performance and behavior while attending Metro State. Refer to the student standards of conduct in your Student Handbook.

d) Cheating of any sort will result in immediate expulsion with a grade of F.

e) Students who disrupt class in any way (which includes whispering to your neighbor) will be asked to leave class.

f) Please turn off cell phones before class.

g) Cell phones and smart watches must be put away during exams and when going over graded exams during class.

Student Support:

Access Center for Disability Accommodations and Adaptive Technology www.msudenver.edu/access; 303-556-8387; Plaza Suite 122.

Counseling Center (provides help with test anxiety) 303-556-3132; Tivoli 651.

Tutoring Center 303-556-6439; Tivoli 219; online tutoring is free for 20 hours per year at Connect U  – click on the student tab to log in for your free tutoring.

COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES
SYLLABUS STATEMENTS – Summer 2019

Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the policies found in the MSU Denver Catalog.  For more information and most recent updates from these sources, click on the links provided below.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
Students should be aware that any kind of withdrawal can have a negative impact on some types of financial aid and scholarships.  For further information, consult the Financial Aid/Withdrawals page.  The Withdrawal (W) notation is assigned when a student officially withdraws from a course via the Student Hub after the drop deadline (census date) and before the withdrawal deadline posted in the Academic Calendar. Deadlines differ proportionally for courses offered during part of a semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Student Detail Schedule via the Student Hub to review drop and withdrawal deadlines for individual courses. Students who withdraw from a course are responsible for the full tuition and fees for that course. After the withdrawal deadline, students may not withdraw from a course and will be assigned the grade earned based on the course syllabus. A student-initiated withdrawal will appear as an “F” on the student’s academic record in any case of academic misconduct resulting in a permanent “F”.  For more information see “Grades and Notations” in the “Academic Policies and Procedures” section of the current Catalog.

ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
The Administrative Withdrawal (AW) notation is assigned when a student, or representative, requests to be withdrawn from a course due to unforeseen or extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control. When the “AW” notation is assigned, no academic credit is awarded. The course remains on the student’s academic record with an “AW” notation and counts toward the student’s attempted hours. The course is not calculated in the student’s GPA or quality points.  Students may request an administrative withdrawal by completing the form on the Office of the Registrar website after the drop deadline (census date) posted in the Academic Calendar.  Deadlines differ proportionally for courses offered during part of a semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Student Detail Schedule via the Student Hub to review drop deadlines for individual courses.  For more information see “AW-Administrative Withdrawal” in the current Catalog under “Grades and Notations.”

INCOMPLETE POLICY
The Incomplete (I) notation may be assigned when a student who is achieving satisfactory progress in a course and who has completed most class assignments is unable to take the final examination and/or does not complete all class assignments due to unusual circumstances, such as hospitalization or disability. Incomplete work denoted by the Incomplete “I” notation must be completed within one calendar year or earlier, at the discretion of the faculty member. If the incomplete work is not completed within one year, the “I” notation will convert to an “F.” Students must have completed at least 75% of the course work to qualify for consideration for an incomplete. The student must be passing the course in order to be granted an incomplete. The course counts toward the student’s attempted hours, does not count toward earned hours, and is not calculated in the GPA or quality points. Determination of eligibility does not guarantee that an incomplete will be granted. Students who meet the qualifications may request an incomplete from the faculty member who is teaching the course. The decision to grant an incomplete is up to the faculty member or at the department chair’s discretion. If an incomplete is granted, the student and instructor should fill out and sign an Incomplete Agreement form to clarify what the student needs to do to complete the course. For further information, see the “I – Incomplete” section in the current Catalog under “Grades and Notations.”   

BEST GRADE STANDS

A student’s grades for repeated courses will be removed from GPA calculations up to 18 semester hours, regardless of the original grade earned. If a student repeats more than 18 credit hours, the student may designate which of the course grades are removed from GPA calculations (up to 18 semester hours). Only the best grade and its associated credit will be calculated in the GPA and earned hours totals. Other attempts for the course will appear on the official academic record but will be annotated to indicate they do not count for academic credit or GPA calculation. This policy applies only to courses taken at MSU Denver, and it does not apply to courses designated as repeatable toward degree requirements.  For more information, see “Best Grade Stands” in the current Catalog.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

As students, faculty, staff and administrators of Metropolitan State University of Denver, it is our responsibility to uphold and maintain an academic environment that furthers scholarly inquiry, creative activity and the application of knowledge. We will not tolerate academic dishonesty.  We will demonstrate honesty and integrity in all activities related to our learning and scholarship. We will not plagiarize, fabricate information or data, cheat on tests or exams, steal academic material, or submit work to more than one class without full disclosure. For further information see “Academic Integrity” and “Academic Dishonesty” on the Dean of Students website.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

See the MSU Denver website for information regarding the Sexual Harassment Policy and Title IX. For more information, refer to the Student Code of Conduct page.

Access Center – Accommodating Students with Disabilities

The Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities.  Students with a diagnosed condition/disability which may impact their access, performance, attendance, or grades in this class should contact the Access Center, located in the Plaza Building, Suite 122, 303-615-0200. The Access Center is the designated department responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Students will need to provide an Accessibility Notification Letter obtained from the Access Center to their faculty to activate their accommodations.  Information pertaining to a student’s disability is treated in a confidential manner.  Further information is available by visiting the Access Center website.  The “Required ADA Syllabus Statement” above is also available on the Access Center website.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Attendance during the first week of class is required. It contributes greatly to teaching and learning. Some departments determine a student’s enrollment in a course based upon attendance during the first week of class. Consult the department for more information about the attendance policy for the class that you are attending. Students who drop classes are financially responsible for those classes in accordance with withdrawal/refund policies. . . . Students at MSU Denver who, because of their sincerely held religious beliefs, are unable to attend classes, take examinations, participate in graded activities or submit graded assignments on particular days shall, without penalty, be excused from such classes and be given a meaningful opportunity to make up such examinations and graded activities or assignments provided that proper notice and procedures are followed. For further information, see the Class Attendance policies page.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION POLICY

Use of MSU Denver email services should follow standards of normal academic and professional ethics, and is governed by University policies and applicable law. Inappropriate use may result in revocation of access to University computing systems, and could result in disciplinary action pursuant to the Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and Staff Handbook. For more information, see the Electronic Communication policy page.

GENERAL STUDIES

General Studies is an important part of your degree and makes you a well-educated person.  These courses teach you about the world you live in and also provide highly desirable skills for employment.  Follow this link to learn about the skills you are learning in each category of General Studies and feel free to use these descriptions in job applications.

RESOURCES
The College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is committed to, and cares about, all students. To help you manage personal challenges and basic needs security, the university offer several resources. Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Dean of Students (303-615-0220), the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (303-615-2052), or our CLAS office (303-615-0995 or 303-615-1301) for support.

CAMPUS-WIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:

In the event the Auraria campus experiences inclement weather, a natural disaster, or any type of campus emergency, it is the responsibility of each student to understand any evacuation and/or “lockdown” guidelines if an emergency is declared. More information can be found at the Emergency Preparedness webpage: https://msudenver.edu/facilities/emergencypreparedness/ .

Please use the following to familiarize yourself with these guidelines:

• Please familiarize yourself with evacuation procedures and Quick Reference Sheet located in each classroom as well as at this website: https://www.ahec.edu/for-campus-faculty-staff/emergency-preparedness/emergency-procedures/
• MSU Denver will communicate an emergency event through RAVE notifications (text, email, voicemail). Please visit the RAVE webpage to register, review, and/or update your information: https://www.getrave.com/login/MSUDenver
• If you need to report an emergency, you can:
  • dial 911 from a campus phone
  • Dial 303-556-5000 from a cell phone
  • Text-a-Tip to 720-593-8477
• Attend campus-wide trainings and/or consult with your instructor if you have any other questions about what to do in an emergency

 BIO 2320 official syllabus

Specific (Measurable) Student Behavioral Learning Objectives from Official Syllabus (format: 1, a, i, ii, etc.): Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

Lecture

1. Explain the functions of the organs of the respiratory, digestive and reproductive
2. Explain the anatomy of the kidney and the functions of the
3. Explain the initiation and conduction of impulses through the
4. Explain the functional anatomy of the
5. Explain the relationship between the hypothalamus and hypophysis, and the functions of the hormones of the
6. Describe the functions and controls of the heart and blood
7. Describe the role of erythrocytes in gas exchange and
8. Explain immune
9. Explain mechanisms of blood
10. Describe mechanisms and controls
11. Describe excretory and regulator  functions of the
12. Explain general  and  specific endocrine control for all

Laboratory

1. Identify surface features of the
2. Identify organs of respiratory, digestive, urinary  and reproductive
3. Identify heart