Ksenia Everton

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BI 232: Anatomy and Physiology II

BI 232 Course [Liquid] Syllabus — general (not updated every term)

This syllabus introduces you to the goals of this course and how we will be working together. Please read carefully and contact me with any questions. By staying enrolled, you’re agreeing to the requirements outlined here. If anything is unclear, please reach out.

My goal is to provide a comfortable and fair learning environment and to guide you as you learn this material. I will point out the most important concepts, teach you how to learn this type of material, and answer your questions (or find an answer!). In addition to science content, you will strengthen your study, time management, and group working skills.

Important note: if you do not attend the first day of class and do not contact me, you will be automatically dropped from the roster. 

Course Information 

Course and Title: BI 232, Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Course Number (CRN): 

Credits: 4.0 (3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours of instruction every week)

Class Meeting Times and Location: 

Lab — see your course schedule on pcc.edu

Lecture — see your course schedule on pcc.edu

 

Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115, MTH 65 or equivalent placement test scores, and BI 112 or (BI 221Z). 

Campus: PCC Sylvania Campus, 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219

 

Instructor Information

Lecture and Lab  Instructor: Ksenia Everton ksenia.everton@pcc.edu 

Student Office Hours: varies each term (please check the syllabus for your specific class)

I will be in my office (ST 213), or in the lab (open lab) during this time so you can drop in with questions. If you want to ensure that you don’t have to wait behind another student, please email ahead of time to let me know that you’re coming. Additional meetings, including via Zoom, are available – just email me to set up!

Best Way to Contact Ksenia and email Etiquette

Please feel free to ask questions via email at any time. I check email twice a day during the workweek  and will respond as quickly as I can. You are welcome to speak to me in-person after class and during student hours. On weekends and holidays, I check email less regularly, so expect a response on the next regular workday. When drafting an email, please include a clear subject line, clear, concise message, your name, and course name and meeting time.  I teach several classes and sections each term, and this information reduces the number of back-and-forth emails. Check out this useful guide on writing emails to college professors.

MATERIALS – Books and Scantron forms
Procure a textbook(s)

You only need to purchase one textbook. Anatomy and Physiology by Kenneth Saladin is the textbook for PCC’s Anatomy and Physiology sequence. I do not assign specific assignments out of the textbook, but strongly encourage you to use the textbook. You are welcome to purchase an older edition online for cheaper (back to the 6th). You can succeed with any undergraduate level Anatomy and Physiology textbook published in the last 15 years, so I listed alternative options below. Try the PCC textbook marketplace to buy used books from prior students. Also, check thrift stores, Powell’s Books, Craigslist, eBay, etc. for a used/older Saladin book or one of the books I recommend below. Please note, it is possible, although unlikely, that another instructor you take for BI232/233 will require the Saladin textbook.

  • Saladin, Kenneth. Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 10th Edition. 2024. McGraw-Hill (available at the PCC bookstore for purchase and at the library for in-library reading)
  • McKinley, O’Loughlin, Bidle. Anatomy and Physiology: An integrative Approach, 3e, McGraw-Hill
  • Martini, Frederic, Nath, Judi, and Bartholomew, Edwin. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Pearson
  • Amerman, Erin. Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson.
  • Anatomy and Physiology, by J. Gordon Betts et al. Openstax. (pdf link) Free, open-source textbook.

 

  • Download and/or print the Lab Success Guide

 We will not be using a traditional lab manual, so you do not need to purchase anything. A free pdf, updated each academic year  will be provided on D2L. You are welcome to print it.

Suggested materials: There are endless free, online resources for anatomy and physiology. Some students find a paper workbook or an atlas very helpful. Below are some ideas (not free):

  • Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy: An Illustrated Study Guide for Students, by NEDU Publishing
  • Anatomy & Physiology for Dummies, by Maggie Norris
  • Human Body: An Illustrated Guide to Every Part of the Human Body and How it Works, by Martyn Page
  • Photographic Atlas for Anatomy and Physiology, by Nora Herbert, Ruth Heisler, Karen Krabbenhoft, Olga Malakhova, Jett Chinn. 
Purchase Scantron Forms

Please purchase 3 Scantron Forms 882E (larger) and 4 forms 815E (small) from the bookstore.

Other Helpful Resources (FREE):
Masks During Classes

You’re welcome to wear a mask for any reason.  If you’re feeling at all “off” or just getting over something, please wear a mask. Seriously.  Please and thank you.

Receiving Alerts from the College

I advise everyone to sign up for ashalert.net. This service will send a text message to your phone immediately if the school is closed for any reason. You will have to check with your cell phone company regarding fees for this service, but it’s usually free.

Learning Outcomes in BI 232

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to … 

  1. Apply concepts, knowledge, and correct terminology to describe anatomy and physiology related to the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune systems.
  2. Critically evaluate clinical and physiological data from direct observation and documented research.
  3. Connect specific human anatomy and physiology topics to public health and social issues.

For more information about the course outcomes, visit Course Content and Outcome Guide.

Course Format 

This is a fully in-person course, and your attendance is crucial to your success. Lecture and lab are part of the same CRN (course number), and you will receive a single overall grade for BI232. With that said, lecture and lab will feel almost like separate classes. In lecture, we will focus on physiology, while in the lab we will focus on anatomy. The content is related, as we can’t talk about physiology without knowing the anatomical terms, and it is pointless to learn names of structures (anatomy) without understanding their functions (physiology), but you’ll feel like you have two classes to study for. 

Lecture Time 

We will meet twice per week for lectures. During this time, I will explain the most difficult concepts, you will take quizzes and exams, and we will have group or individual work (such as practice questions, review activities, and case studies). Attending these meetings is crucial for your success, but I do not take attendance. There are no recorded lectures. In order to know what will be covered on lecture quizzes and exams, refer to chapter study guides (called “Study Questions” in D2L). 

Lab time

Labs are fully in-person and attendance is required. During the first 20 minutes of most labs, you will take a practical-style lab quiz. More on these quizzes below. After the completion of your quiz, you will receive an overview of the anatomical structures for that week. You will spend the remaining lab time doing various activities to help you learn the anatomical structures and prepare for next week’s quiz or practical exam. 

Time outside of class

You should budget at least 12-18 hours of time outside of class time to study for this course each week. It’s a big time commitment, but manageable if you plan ahead, study daily, and use open labs and study groups.

Graded Assignments in Lecture
Lecture Homework

Each week you will have one pre-class homework assignment. The assignment is designed to prepare you for our in-person meetings and help you stay up to date on the material (there is A LOT). There are links in the homework assignments to websites, videos, and slides to help you find the information needed to complete it. You are welcome to work with a study partner/study group and to reach out to the free PCC tutors as necessary. The homework is graded for completion and due before the start of our first meeting of the week.  Due to the nature of this assignment (prepares you for lecture that week), late work will not be accepted. Since life happens, each student can submit one assignment per term up to one week late.

Lecture exams and Quizzes

There are two exams in this course: a midterm and a comprehensive final. Both are taken in person, during class time, and are closed-notes.

Format: Exams may include multiple choice, matching, true/false, and short free-response questions.

In case of illness or emergency – Makeup for Midterm Exam

  • Within 4 days: You may schedule a proctored makeup at a PCC Testing Center. Bring your ID and check testing center policies and hours.
    • Example: If the exam is on Monday, the makeup must be completed by Friday. If the exam is on Wednesday, the makeup must be completed by Monday.
  • After 4 days: If illness or other circumstances prevent you from using the testing center within 4 days, you may take the midterm exam during finals week (in my office or at the testing center), but only if your overall course average is 70% or higher at that time.

Final Exam: Makeups are only allowed in cases of documented extenuating circumstances that qualify you for an Incomplete in the course. Contact me immediately if you’re experiencing difficulties to discuss your options.

Collaborative Lecture Quizzes

We will have 3 collaborative lecture quizzes. This is how they work:

  • Step 1: Individual quiz — At the start of class, you will take the quiz on your own (like a traditional quiz)
  • Step 2: Group quiz — Then, in groups of three, you will take the same quiz again, turning in one answer sheet per group.
  • Step 3: After turning in your answer sheets (Scantron forms) I will provide  the answers and answer any questions you may have.

Scoring:

  • Your overall quiz grade = 70% individual score + 30% group score.
  • If your individual score is below 55%, your grade for that quiz will be based only on your individual score.

Drop Policy:

  • The lowest of 3 lecture quiz scores will be dropped.
  • If you are absent on a quiz day, that quiz will receive zero points and count as your dropped score.
Lab 
Lab quizzes

At the beginning of most lab sessions, you will take a practical-style lab quiz. This means that you will rotate through 11 stations in your laboratory. Each station will have a sheet of paper with a question, and model or microscope. You will have 60 seconds at each station to answer this question about the structure of the model/microscope/dissected specimen. After 1 minute, you will rotate to the next station and answer another question, and so on. The questions will be about structures you learned in the previous week’s lab. The list of all structures you’re expected to know are in the lab pdf guide you have been given, “Lab Success Guide”. In general, there are no lab make-ups available. There will be 6 lab quizzes and the lowest score will be dropped at the end of the term.

Lab Practical Exams

There will be two lab exams as outlined in your class schedule. They will be similar in format to your weekly lab quizzes, except there will be 3 questions per station and you will have more time at each station. On the days of practical exams, you will not have any lab activities following the test. There will be no lab quizzes on the weeks that follow a practical exam. In general, practical exams cannot be made up, but if you experience illness or other extenuating circumstances, talk to me right away so we can discuss options.

Open Labs

Open Labs are times when A&P lab rooms are open for you to study outside of class. An instructor will be present, and you’ll have access to microscopes, models, and atlases.

  • Why attend? These sessions let you practice with the same materials used on exams, study alongside other A&P students, and ask A&P instructors questions or get study tips.
  • Where/when? Open Labs are offered at all PCC campuses, and you can attend any that fit your schedule.
  • No sign-up needed. Just drop in during posted times.
  • Exceptions: No open labs during lab practical weeks (see course calendar).
  • Other resources: The Sylvania library also has models and microscopes you can use whenever the library is open.  Reserve at this link or just show up and ask a librarian.
Grades

Your course letter grade will be based on the percentage you earn from assigned course activities. 

Category Total category points
Lecture Exam (midterm) 120 points 120
Final Exam (cumulative exam) 130 points 130
Lecture Collaborative Quizzes (lowest of 3 dropped) 45 points x 2 90
Lecture Pre-Class Homework  10 points x 8 80
Signature Assignment (Diabetes homework) 20 points 20
Lab Practical Exams 75 points x 2 150 
Lab Quizzes (lowest score of 6 dropped)                  10 points x 5 50
Total 640

 

Your course letter grade will be computed as follows:

A   → 90.00% – 100% 

B   → 80% – 89.99% 

C   → 70% – 79.99% (Pass)

D  →  60% – 69.99% (No pass)

F   → 59.999% or less of all possible points                               

Extra Credit

Departmental policy prohibits extra credit assignments or activities. There may be an extra credit question or two on quizzes/exams

Make-ups and Late Work

I want to support your success. Please contact me regarding emergencies or extenuating circumstances. To account for unforeseen circumstances, there will be one late pass for a late homework (submitted within one week of the deadline), the lowest lecture quiz and lab quiz will be dropped from the final grade. A maximum of one lab may be made up with another lab instructor. The  lecture midterm exam can be made up as outlined above (see “Lecture Exams” section). Be aware that occasionally there may be a student joining our lab for the day who is not enrolled in the course. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please talk to me privately. My top priority is for you to have a positive, safe learning environment.

 

Classroom Behavior 

In our classroom every person is valued and included. We treat each other with respect. Each of us must do our part to create and maintain an inclusive and positive classroom community. This class is challenging, so let’s work together to make it the best experience we can! 

Integrity and cheating 

Medical professionals deal with the health and lives of others. Honesty and integrity are crucial! All work must be completed using your own words. In this course, all work must reflect your own understanding. Copying from others or outside sources undermines your learning. When you use other people’s ideas (even if you have reworded them) you should give written credit to the original author. You may not use any notes, resources, or other people on lecture and lab exams. Doing so will earn you zero points on the assignment or assessment, or a failing grade in the course. In a case of a repeated offense, the cheating will be reported to PCC’s academic affairs. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is described in the Student Code of Conduct 

Tutoring 

As a PCC credit student, you can get FREE tutoring through the tutoring center! They have an amazing virtual program right now that offers individual tutoring and group tutoring, and have tutors specific for A&P. Visit the PCC tutoring.

Other help and information 

Computer help desk: Free assistance with D2L, PCC email, MyPCC, network access, web browsers, and more. Email, phone, or live chat support on their website during scheduled hours: Phone: 971-722-8222 or 1-866-922-1010 ext. 8222; email: shd@pcc.edu 

PCC Grading guidelines: Pay attention to the college deadlines for withdrawing from the course or electing a P/NP or Audit option. You are responsible for learning what the options are and exercising them within the designated period.

Disability Support Services:  A student needing special accommodations due to a disability should contact Disability Support Services as soon as possible (Rock Creek office 971-722-7558). A letter from Disability Support Services [http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability/] authorizing your accommodations is required. Please notify me as soon as possible so appropriate accommodations can be made. Any students who may need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation should identify themselves to the Disability Support Services Office. 

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Basic Needs Statement If you face challenges affording food or housing or other basic needs, this will affect your classwork. PCC wants you to be successful and offers some resources that may help: Urgent student need funding and food pantries. You can also get connected to resources through the CARE referral process.

Drop/Withdrawal deadline

Reserve Clause: The instructor may make changes to this syllabus at her discretion. Students will be informed promptly in writing of any changes as they occur.