Biography Candidates

Learning Outcomes

The course objective will familiarize students with the anatomy of domestic animals. At the end of the semester, students should be able to:

Understand anatomical terminology
Understand by sight and name:

Muscles
Bones
Organs
Arteries
Veins
Nerves

Methods of Assessing Outcomes

Student learning will be assessed by quizzes, examinations and laboratory practical exams. Student active learning and participation in laboratories will be assessed.

ADA STATEMENT:

Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary accommodations. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services (AccessTECH). No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved university procedure. Classroom accommodations will be made for students with disabilities at the request of the student.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:

It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and high standards of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a most serious offence and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension.

Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misinterpreting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student or the attempt to commit such an act. Further information can be found in the Student Handbook.

ABSENCE FOR OBSERVANCE OF RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY:

A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holiday shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence. A student may not be penalized for the absence but the instructor may respond appropriately if the student fails to complete the assignment satisfactorily.

Course Format

Students will attend a 3-hour laboratory each week. The class will begin with a lecture and instructions to students. Student dissections and learning from models will take place. Students will have homework, reading assignments and problems to solve. Students are expected to spend time in the Anatomy laboratory working with models and tissues as a method of learning. In-laboratory, out-of-class learning is critical to learning Anatomy.

Grade Determination

Grades will follow the standard break points:

Total % Needed

90.0% A 90

80.0-89.9% B 80

70.0-79.9% C 70

60.0-69.9% D 60

Below 60.0% F <60

Source of points

Quizzes (20 pts each X 10) 200

Mid-term exam 200

Laboratory final exam (comprehensive) 200

Total 600

Attendance in Class

Attendance in class (including lectures and discussions) is mandatory. You may miss one unexcused class without penalty. Beyond that, there will be a 3 point penalty per missed class. Students will provide a deposit and obtain a magnetic key from the department. The key deposit of $20 will be returned when the key is returned.

Laboratory Safety Requirements

Students must adopt a professional attitude and behavior while in class and laboratory. Students must not play, joke or otherwise disrupt serious study of anatomy. Students must be properly dressed and each student should practice safe laboratory practices.

Students must not wear shorts, short skirts or open-toed shoes while in the laboratory. Long pants and socks with shoes are preferred. Students must wear eye protection. Eye protection will be provided for students who do not wear eye glasses. Hats are not to be worn in the laboratory.

Students must not use any tobacco products while in the laboratory. Eating and drinking in the laboratory are not allowed. Hands should be washed with soap and warm water before and after laboratory and as needed when hands or any body part is contaminated.

Latex gloves will be provided. If you are allergic to latex, please tell the instructors so accommodations can be made.

Any student violating safety requirements will be either prevented from entering or required to leave the laboratory.

2006 Course Schedule

Monday 1-4	Thursday 1-4
Date	Date		Topic	Person(s)
August 28	August 31		Terminology; Histology	All
September 4	September 7		No class: Labor day week
September 11	September 14		Brain & Sensory Systems	JM
September 18	September 21		Skeleton & Joints	SJ
September 25	September 28		Foot & Teeth	SJ
October 2	October 5		Spinal Cord, Peripheral nerves	JM
Tuesday October 17th; 7-8:30 (start times 7-7:50 pm)			Mid-term Exam	SJ & JM
October 9		October 12	Muscles	CB
October 16		October 19	Muscles	CB
October 23		October 26	Muscles	CB
October 30		November 2	Muscles	CB
November 6		November 9	Liver, Kidney, Spleen, Arteries, Veins, Heart, Lungs	JM
November 13		November 16	Gastrointestinal system; Reproductive system	JM
November 20		November 23	No class: Thanksgiving week
November 27		November 30	Review	All
December 4		December 7	End of semester; Dec 6th last day
Tuesday, December 5; 6-7 & 8-9 pm			Final Exam

Fall, 2006

Learning Outcomes

Course Format

Grade Determination

Source of points

Attendance in Class