This 16-week course starts on August 23d, with class meetings twice a week on T/Th from 5:30 PM to 9:35 PM

This course comprises 2 hours of lecture and 6 hours of Lab per week for four (4) units. Lessons will come from material in the textbook (please read before class) and will often be continued within laboratory time.

The course introduces a systemic approach to studying the structure of the human body from the microscopic level of organization to the gross level. You will learn the design and functions of different organs and systems in a class by studying histological slides, photomicrographs, anatomical charts, models, and preserved mammalian dissections.

The laboratory is designed to accompany the lecture material and is a self-directed, cooperative learning environment. Anatomy is an exercise in memorization, a LOT of memorization. And the key to successful memorization is repetition, repetition, repetition... well, you get the idea. One more essential suggestion, make your brain believe that this is extremely fun and exciting stuff (which I think it is), and you can afford it gratefully. I would happily discuss the additional study strategy needed.

• I am responsible for conducting and leading this class, which constitutes an implicit agreement to the following:

• regular and reasonable office hours

• effective use of class time

• testing/grading practices that are directly related to the co

• an ability to communicate subject matter to students punctuality in starting/ending cla

• nondiscriminatory treatment of students, regardless of race or color, gender or creed or religious, ethnic, nondiscriminatory treatment of students, regardless sexual or social background, or preferences

Your decision to enroll in this class constitutes an implicit agreement to the following:

• conduct yourself so that the classroom is a positive learning environment by treating everyone with respect and consideration

• plan to attend every class meeting and stay for the entire class period

• do the assigned work and be responsible for all classwork or assignments

• spend a minimum of 3 hours outside of class for every hour the class meets; come to class on tim

• turn off your pager, cell phone, and any other electronic devices that make sounds during the lectu

• take notes; be attentive; participate in classroom activities; and not disrupt the rest of the class

I believe education extends far beyond the classroom walls and involves many more people than students and teachers. People should be learning wherever they go and should continue learning long after they’ve graduated from high school or college. Education isn’t something that can be quantified with tests or report cards but is instead something that people carry with them. It’s a survival pack for life, and some people are better equipped in certain areas than others. People with a solid education are prepared for nearly anything, as they can provide for their physical, emotional, and aesthetic needs.

• Study Time Commitment!

• Read the Textbook!

• Repetition!

• Study groups are a must!

• Get the whole family involved!

• Don't get behind!

1. Study early and frequently

• Repetition is a crucial factor contributing to your overall success; study new and previous material to improve your understanding of the subject matter.

2. Understand your optimal learning style

• Are you a visual, auditory, or tactile learner? Determine what method works best for you and develop your study habits based on your preferred learning style.

3. Budget your time

• A general rule of thumb is to allocate 90 – 120 minutes for outside study every 60 minutes in the classroom. Like establishing a good exercise routine, you will want to develop a study routine dedicated to learning the material throughout the week. Shorter, more frequent study sessions will improve your retention of the material and avoid burnout.

4. Create a suitable study space

• Creating a good study environment allows you to maximize your learning efficiency. A good study space is an impetus for productive effort when combined with effective time management, good reading and note-taking skills, and effective test-taking strategies.

5. Formulate a reading strategy

• Before class, scan the chapter by looking at the headings, terms, and figures, s, so you know the topics and periods discussed during the lecture. Following the course, review the chapter and use the notes taken in class as a guide. Take breaks between reading sections and review the information before moving on to the next session. Make a list of what you need to read and budget out the material in an easy-to-manage manner; this will prevent you from cramming too much information into one study session. Set goals that are realistic and attainable. Try to follow the SQ3R reading method – Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Recite.

6. Take detailed notes

• The SQ3R reading method can be incorporated into your note-taking system. The Cornell Note-Taking System will help improve your note-taking and overall study skills. Record only the essentials or telegraphic sentences when taking notes during the lecture. Formulate questions based on the lecture material immediately after class; this will improve the material's retention and provide study questions for upcoming exams. Recite the answers to your questions in your own words and then reflect on the fabric. Once you have completed this process, spend ten minutes every week reviewing your previous notes to improve retention and prepare you for exams.

7. Study actively

• Active study techniques are essential, especially in human anatomy. Learning any complicated subject takes time. Understanding human anatomy involves several prerequisites and drawing from information gained from previous courses. The human brain learns by hearing, seeing, feeling, tasting, and detecting motion or kinetic energy. When studying human anatomy, you will listen to your professor lecturing, read your course material, touch the anatomical models, and record the information from lectures, labs,s and reading. Many active study tips include mnemonics, study cards, and memorization that can help you increase material retention. Repetition is essential to learning a complicated subject like human anatomy.

8. Develop effective test-taking strategies:

• Developing effective test strategies is much easier when establishing a sound study routine. Dealing with course material that you are familiar with rather than the material you are just learning will improve your overall retention and performance in exams. Many of the previously discussed strategies will prove beneficial leading up to your exam.

9. Use all resources available to you

• Managing your resources just as you work your time correctly is essential. Use all the class time available, and don’t leave early. Utilize open lab periods to expand and test your knowledge. By taking good notes and asking questions, you can work with your instructors on any issues you may have, hopefully, long before the exam. If your school has anatomical models in the classroom, la,b or library, take advantage of those resources to help you master the material; 90% of what you remember is based on what you do. Create a study group of fellow students to review the material and develop study questions based on essential topics.

• Critical Thinking: Think critically, develop the skills to ask vital questions, and solve biological problems by applying the Scientific

• Communication: Demonstrate the ability to report and explain scientific information

• Skills and Technology Applications: Investigate biological questions using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Environmental Responsibility: Demonstrate environmental awareness by recognizing the importance of interconnections among living organisms, including people and their

• Personal Responsibility: Come prepared for class and complete assigned work thoughtfully!

• Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Know how to operate a compound light microscope for viewing histological specimens..

• Understand structure-function correlates from the cellular level to gross anatomical levels in mammals

• Identify the different types of tissues that comprise the body and understand how these tissues combine to form organs with unique functional characteristics.

• Identify bones and muscles of the human body and understand the developmental, structural, and functional aspects of bone formation and muscle action.

• Identify all structural features of the heart and all major blood vessels and have a thorough understanding of how these components work to maintain a functional circulatory system.

• Identify all parts of the mammalian nervous, respiratory, and digestive systems and have a thorough understanding of how the function of each component.

• Determined by regionally-specific anatomical features.

• Identify all organs of the endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems and have a thorough understanding of how regionally-specific anatomical features determine the function of each organ.

• Have a newly discovered appreciation for the structure, function, and organization of the human body.

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