Anatomy and Physiology
THIS WEEK IN ANATOMY...
This week we will be finishing off our study of the Integumentary System and moving on to the Skeletal System. We will begin with the anatomy of bones in general and then move on to learning the specific bones found throughout the body.
Course Description
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Standard and Honors)
Course Numbers: 30232A (Standard)
30235A (Honors)
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, acid-base balance and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. A large part of the grade in this course will come from dissections, if you are not willing to participate in dissections, this may not be the course for you.
Contact Information
Michael Riley
Room 1009 during 1st,2nd,3rd, 6th and 7th periods
Email: mriley@wsfcs.k12.nc.us (best way to reach me).
Website: http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/mriley
Mat erials
- Notebook (1½ Inch)
- Pencils
- Pens (Blue or Black)
- Colored Pencils
- Notebook Paper
Textbooks
Kapit, Wynn, and Lawrence Elson. The Anatomy Coloring Book. 3rd Edition. Daryl
Fox. Benjamin Cummings, 2002.
Marieb, Elaine. Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook: A Complete Study Guide.
7th Edition. Daryl Fox. Benjamin Cummings, 2003
Marieb, Elaine. Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology. 7th Edition. Daryl Fox.
Benjamin Cummings, 2003
Classroom Expectations
It is very important that we use our class time wisely and, therefore, it is important that you be on task at all times. The most important rule in my classroom is that we all need to treat each other with respect. This means that when someone, anyone, is sharing an idea about the topic we are covering, everyone else should be listening. It also means that you should respect the short amount of time we have together each day, so come to class on time.
Grading Criteria
Standard
Daily work; homework and class work = 25%
Labs and Quizzes (scheduled or unscheduled) = 30%
Chapter tests = 45%
Honors
Daily work; homework and class work = 10%
Labs and Quizzes (scheduled or unscheduled) = 20%
Chapter tests = 60%
Research Project (4 parts) = 20% (of the final quarter grade)
Grades for 7 period classes , or year-long courses, are computed as follows:
1st Quarter grade = 37.5% 3rd Quarter grade = 37.5%
2nd Quarter grade = 37.5% 4th Quarter grade = 37.5%
1st Semester Exam = 25% 2nd Semester Exam = 25%
Research projects for honors students will be selected on in the first few weeks of school. A letter will be sent home for parent/guardian review and signature detailing what is expected, due dates, and grading criteria.
The best way to contact me is by email. I check my email at least five times daily beginning when I arrive at school and once or twice in the evening from home. I will also check my email over the weekend about the same frequency as during the week.
I make myself available to you when needed. I arrive on campus at about 8:00 each morning and am available up to the beginning of first period, in the afternoons, I coach so if you need help, mornings are best. If you need tutoring please let me know so that we can arrange dates and times that are beneficial to both of us. Requests for tutoring are on you. I will not hunt you down.
