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Biology 314 Syllabus

VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY

Fall 2020

Dr. Gail Ramirez-Icaza Office: Pasteur 182 D, 272-7138 Email: [email protected] *Cell (text): 502-365-7264 (preferred) Virtual Office hrs: Thurs. 1-2:00, Friday 12-1:00 or By appointment Lectures meet MWF 10:00-10:50 or 11:00-11:50 in CNNH 102 and Teams Labs meet: Mon 12-3, Mon 3-6, Wed 12-3 in NHSC-117 and Teams Required text: Human Physiology, by Vander. 15th ed (13th to 15th are acceptable) with Connect Access. I post handouts of the lectures to Moodle for you to print and bring to lecture or use online. These documents are NOT complete and you will be adding information to them during class time either Synchronous or Asynchronous (and while reviewing). I suggest you print 2-4 slides per page depending on your personal preference. Course Description: The study of vertebrate function, emphasizing the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of homeostatic mechanisms in cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Integrated control processes at all levels will be included. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: BIOL 231.) Learning Outcomes and Assessment Strategies: This course will help fulfill several learning outcomes developed by the Department of Biology. Department of Biology Learning Outcome To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of biology specifically related to human physiology. To apply the principles of biology via laboratory experiences To demonstrate the ability to think critically and to clearly communicate scientific ideas and principles both in written and oral formats

Course Assessment Method Traditional content assessment will take place by the administration of semester examinations and a comprehensive final exam. To be measured by the successful completion of laboratory exercises Student communication skills will be assessed by a short answer questions on lecture and laboratory assignments as well as on a specific physiological topic followed by an oral Presentation of the topic.

Grade Determination: 

Your grade will Most likely be calculated on the following: 3 Lecture exams for 100 pts each 300 pts max Quizzes/Assignments 100 - 200 pts Video Presentation 100 pts Cumulative Final exam 150 - 200 pts  *As the total points are variable, the final grade will be determined by the corresponding percentages. 90.0 – 97.9% = A (A+ ≥ 98%) 70.0 – 76.9% = C 89.0 – 89.9% = A68.0 – 69.9% = C87.0 – 88.9 % = B+ 65.0 – 67.9% = D+ 80.0 – 86.9% = B 59.0 – 64.9% = D 79.0 – 79.9% = B58.0 – 58.9% = D77.0 – 78.9% = C+ below 58.0 =F

Course Methodology: This is an upper-level (junior-senior) biology course that builds on and integrates material from your other science courses, including chemistry, genetics and cell biology (which is a prerequisite for this class). This course is an integrated lecture/lab course as such lab material is not separate from lecture material. Laboratory exercises are designed to demonstrate lecture topics and the lectures provide the foundation for the laboratory work. It is my objective that you will be able to integrate previous course work and experience application of newly acquired knowledge with laboratory exercises. It will be very important to turn materials in on TIME. I will be sending reminders and aim to be consistent on a weekly basis. I also anticipate to have the majority (probably ALL) assignments from everyone submitted online. We will communicate A LOT I expect you may mess up and I can promise I

almost certainly will.  It’s going to be great – no worries guys. Course Assessments will consist of the following: 1: Exams: Exams will cover material from lecture, lab, textbook, supplemental readings, assigned internet resources, lab manual, any handouts provided, Connect questions assigned or other information at the direction of the instructor as well as material posted on Moodle. Questions will consist of multiple choice, true/ false, matching, fill-in-the-blank and short-answer essay questions. Each exam will cover the material just completed, that is to say that Lecture exams are not necessarily cumulative. However, some questions may require previously covered material as part of an answer. Also, Exams may overlap previously covered material in order to reinforce certain topics. There will also be a comprehensive final exam which will be worth approximately 150200 points and therefore a significant percentage of the overall course points. Details concerning the final exam will be provided later in the semester. Note – I usually have quizzes. But not so sure about that this semester. 2: Video/Oral Presentation: Each student will choose a physiology topic from a master list to be provided by the Instructor. You are to do a literature search on the topic and give a PowerPoint presentation (a mini-lecture) for your assigned laboratory section where you teach your classmates what you have learned about the topic emphasizing the physiological processes occurring at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and systemic levels. Complete details will be provided. 3: Laboratory Assignments: Labs will be conducted every week unless announced otherwise and will consist of multiple assigned components. For example: Lab 1 consists of a Pre-lab, a Post-Lab assignment and a Discussion Forum (DF) online for a total of 15 points. Your attendance and participation in each lab is required. Labs will often have supplemental assignments/ data sheets/ etc. for you to complete. These will be graded on a Pass / Fail basis. This means that you will receive credit (points) for the lab if it is appropriately completed (Pass) or not if you fail to do so (Fail – no points). This will impact your final grade as these assignments will be worth points. An unexcused absence from lab (either in person or via Teams for those choosing Online learning only) will result in an automatic Fail and zero for that week’s lab material. You will NOT be allowed to make-up missed lab material without appropriate documentation. Communicate with your Instructor regarding ANY need for missed labs! 

We will be using a team approach to various lab experiments and therefore your absence can potentially adversely affect your lab partners. Failure to attend a lab or to fully participate in a lab exercise will result in a lowering of your final grade in the course. It is expected that you stay until the completion of each lab (including cleaning up) and the instructor dismisses you. Leaving early will constitute failure to fully participate in that lab and a Fail on that week’s lab. We will need to make modifications to HOW we share and utilize the data during labs.

Classroom Policies and Expectations:  Physical distancing in classrooms: Physical distancing will be maintained in classrooms with student separation of at least 6 feet in all directions. Classroom exits will be clearly identified and must be followed by all users. Students will be spread throughout the classroom by reducing the number of seats/desks available for students. Classroom organization, set up and number of seats/desks shall not be changed or altered by anyone. Students should seek alternative means of clarifying content or asking questions that do not involve staying after class to speak with the instructor.  PPE, including face masks: Face masks are required in University indoor facilities and classrooms. Faculty are expected to enforce PPE and social distancing in their classrooms at all times. Students unwilling to comply with Bellarmine policies will be asked to leave the classroom. Any students with health or safety concerns about wearing a face covering must contact the Office of Disability Services prior to the beginning of classes. The Office of Safety and Security will be contacted should student refuse to comply with required PPE.  Classroom sanitization: Students will be required to disinfect their chairs, desk, or other classroom areas using supplies provided upon entering the classroom. Faculty are responsible for cleaning surfaces used during instruction prior to the start of each class – this includes but is not limited to computer keyboard and mouse, webcam and tripod, lectern, chair, desk, etc.

 Classroom Management: Students will keep their personal belongings with them including their cell phone, Laptop, etc Except during an Exam or quiz. Attendance will be taken by students logging into the class via Teams, otherwise cell phone usage during class is not an acceptable behavior. During an exam, personal belongings should be at the front of the room if on campus. I anticipate having students log on to Teams via their smart phones and positioning such that the student can be monitored throughout the exam/quiz period. Cheating during this type of assessment of any kind is absolutely prohibited and will result in a zero and the potential for taking further steps. Collaboration with classmates during lab assignments is Expected and highly recommended.

Communication:  The instructor will reply to messages within 24-48 hours unless it is a weekend in which it may be longer. Please send messages through email and/or text. Longer messages are best sent via email. If it is of a more urgent matter or I have not responded to an email feel free to send me a text. My cell is provided for this purpose and many students can testify to my responsiveness via this mode. If a phone call is needed, I highly recommend you text me first that you are calling and that you wait for me to respond as I am rarely in my office and you will need to call my cell.  Students will receive announcements from the Instructor through Moodle and I anticipate it will be frequent as I will be reminding students of due dates and upcoming assignments.  When responding in Discussion forums I expect reasonable and respectful behavior or “netiquette”. Be scholarly, professional, and polite. Avoid confrontive approaches, rather, critique others’ ideas respectfully. Comments by students should have evaluative value rather than being simply affirmative or negative of their classmate’s work. Technology: Required equipment for both face to face and online instruction  A computer (desktop or laptop) manufactured in the last five years, with an operating system and a keyboard input.  An audio/visual recording device, such as a webcam or smartphone with camera  Reliable high-speed Internet access, defined as at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds  A reliable color printer or the ability to use software such that assignments can be completed online without the need to download and print. Required applications  A modern web browser, updated to its most recent version  Microsoft Office. This suite of tools is available to all Bellarmine students at no extra charge, in both online and desktop application formats. Information on accessing and downloading Microsoft tools for free, as a Bellarmine student, can be obtained here: https://one.bellarmine.edu/community/tsc/services/Pages/Software.aspx  A PDF reader, such as a modern web browser or Adobe Acrobat Reader  An app to scan and upload documents such as Genius scan or Hp print. Library access off campus  To access the W.L. Lyons Brown Library and pertinent contact information, visit the library website at https://www.bellarmine.edu/library. Through the library, Bellarmine students have access to resources for research, including academic journals, print and eBooks, films, and more. Some of these services require special steps in order to access off-campus; you can find necessary instructions at http://libguides.bellarmine.edu/off_campus. Technical support  The Technology Support Center (TSC) provides technology services for the Bellarmine community for Moodle, Office 365, email, and other technology needs. The TSC is open Monday through Saturday. You may stop by the TSC on the “A” Level of the Library, call 502.272.8301, or email [email protected].

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