Course Syllabus for 2013-2014
Anatomy & Physiology
Ms. Francois
High School for Global Citizenship, Room 308
2013-2014 Course Syllabus
E-mail: [email protected]
School Phone: (718) 230-6300
Website: http://msfrancoisap.weebly.com
Welcome to Anatomy & Physiology! Throughout the year, we will discover how and why we are the way we are. This course will be a journey through the human body. It will involve the study of the structures of body parts and their relationships to one another as a series of systems. Looking at the intra-relationship among parts of a system and the interrelationships among different systems, we will also study the functions of these parts and systems. Using this knowledge and being able to predict patterns, we will examine health and disease through a study of statistics, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, and prescription of treatment. This broad overview of structure, function, and disease will occur through lecture, lab, hands-on inquiry and case studies.
No matter what your exposure to Anatomy & Physiology (biology) has been or how you have done in science classes in the past, I believe that all of you are capable of fully understanding how your body works to keep you alive and balanced. To guarantee this, we will be doing hands-on activities and labs to help you visualize and understand concepts. We will also be working extensively as a team this year, to collaborate and solve complex, real-world problems. In short, we won’t just be learning Anatomy & Physiology but living, breathing, applying Anatomy & Physiology.
"The human body is a machine which winds its own springs."
- Julien Offroy de la Mettrie, L'Homme Machine
DESCRIPTION:
This course will be a journey through the human body. It will involve the study of the structures of body parts and their relationships to one another as a series of systems. Looking at the intra-relationship among parts of a system and the interrelationships among different systems, we will also study the functions of these parts and systems. Using this knowledge and being able to predict patterns, we will examine health and disease through a study of statistics, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, and prescription of treatment. This broad overview of structure, function, and disease will occur through lecture, lab, hands-on inquiry and case studies.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
One of our class rules is to respect the classroom. This means…
Thank you in advance for your courtesy and cooperation!
In a professional environment you will be expected to monitor your own behavior and ensure that your actions are appropriate. In our classroom, it is your responsibility to do what is necessary for you to follow our class rules and act in a professional manner. For example, if you begin to fall asleep in class than it would be in your best interest for you to quietly take your binder and stand in the back of the room while you continue to take notes in order to ensure that you act professionally and do not miss out valuable classroom time.
CONSEQUENCES:
If there is a problem of these expectations being met, there will be a series of consequences:
TO BE PREPARED
The following is a list of supplies you must have to fully participate in this class:
GRADING:
Meaningful learning happens gradually over time and is not something that can be demonstrated simply by cramming for exams or completing one assignment well. Because your grade is to reflect this learning process, everything that you do in this class will be considered toward your final grade.
Do Nows & Exit Slips 10%
Weekly Quizzes 15%
Exams 30%
Classwork + Homework 25%
Projects + Lab Reports 15%
Preparedness 5%
LATENESS: Points will be deducted. Will not accept work past ONE week due unless I have a note from home. Otherwise you get a 0 after 1 week late.
In order to succeed in this class:
10% percent luck, 20% percent skill
15% percent concentrated power of will
5% percent pleasure, 50% pain
And a 100% reason to study tonight!
(From Fort Minor's song "Remember the Name")
99 % of success is perspiration and 1% is inspiration
EXTRA CREDIT:
ATTENDANCE:
You are expected to have excellent attendance. This class will be difficult for those who don’t show up every day, because one lesson builds on another.
Consequences for being absent:
1. You do not get credit for Do Now or Exit Slip (No makeups!)
2. You will miss a row of checks on your tracker, meaning your grade will reduce on your packet (unless you have a signed note)
3. You miss valuable information
If you have to miss class, on the day of your return, please:
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. How often do we have homework?
A. You have homework twice a week that takes an average of 15-20 minutes that will be included in the packet. However, each day if you do not finish classwork, you are expected to finish for homework (which will be checked off in the Daily Tracker).
Q. What happens if I don’t do my HW?
A. You do not earn your checks in your Daily Tracker, which means you lose points in your packet and overall class grade. More importantly, you won’t benefit from the practice and the thinking involved. You are less likely to remember anything.
Q. Can I retake a quiz or test if I fail it?
A. NO. However, you will be able to go through a process to earn half the points back that involves getting help first before testing for mastery again. You will also be able to make corrections. It is important that you learn the material no matter how long it takes.
Q. Do we have to keep all of our papers?
A. Yes, because I will take time out of class to organize your binder. Having no organized binder means you already start off losing 10 points from your grade. Also, it helps you develop a life skill and have material to look over to study for an exam.
Q. What happens if I lost a handout?
A. You should go online to class website to print out another handout.
Ms. Francois
High School for Global Citizenship, Room 308
2013-2014 Course Syllabus
E-mail: [email protected]
School Phone: (718) 230-6300
Website: http://msfrancoisap.weebly.com
Welcome to Anatomy & Physiology! Throughout the year, we will discover how and why we are the way we are. This course will be a journey through the human body. It will involve the study of the structures of body parts and their relationships to one another as a series of systems. Looking at the intra-relationship among parts of a system and the interrelationships among different systems, we will also study the functions of these parts and systems. Using this knowledge and being able to predict patterns, we will examine health and disease through a study of statistics, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, and prescription of treatment. This broad overview of structure, function, and disease will occur through lecture, lab, hands-on inquiry and case studies.
No matter what your exposure to Anatomy & Physiology (biology) has been or how you have done in science classes in the past, I believe that all of you are capable of fully understanding how your body works to keep you alive and balanced. To guarantee this, we will be doing hands-on activities and labs to help you visualize and understand concepts. We will also be working extensively as a team this year, to collaborate and solve complex, real-world problems. In short, we won’t just be learning Anatomy & Physiology but living, breathing, applying Anatomy & Physiology.
"The human body is a machine which winds its own springs."
- Julien Offroy de la Mettrie, L'Homme Machine
DESCRIPTION:
This course will be a journey through the human body. It will involve the study of the structures of body parts and their relationships to one another as a series of systems. Looking at the intra-relationship among parts of a system and the interrelationships among different systems, we will also study the functions of these parts and systems. Using this knowledge and being able to predict patterns, we will examine health and disease through a study of statistics, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, and prescription of treatment. This broad overview of structure, function, and disease will occur through lecture, lab, hands-on inquiry and case studies.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
- Respect yourself
- Respect each other
- Respect the classroom
- Respect your teacher
- Respect your work
- Come prepared to learn
- Complete all assignments on your own
One of our class rules is to respect the classroom. This means…
- No Food
- No Writing on desks
- No papers, etc on the floor
- No Cell phones, CD players, & iPods (Please turn off and put away)
- No Profanity, insults, and other disrespectful or rude remarks.
- No cheating/stealing of people’s work
Thank you in advance for your courtesy and cooperation!
In a professional environment you will be expected to monitor your own behavior and ensure that your actions are appropriate. In our classroom, it is your responsibility to do what is necessary for you to follow our class rules and act in a professional manner. For example, if you begin to fall asleep in class than it would be in your best interest for you to quietly take your binder and stand in the back of the room while you continue to take notes in order to ensure that you act professionally and do not miss out valuable classroom time.
CONSEQUENCES:
If there is a problem of these expectations being met, there will be a series of consequences:
- Verbal Warning
- No check for expectation being broken (or serious behavior issues = no checks at all)
- Call home
- Timed owed in tutoring
TO BE PREPARED
The following is a list of supplies you must have to fully participate in this class:
- Pen or pencil (YOU BRING IT!)
- Folder (YOU BRING IT!)
- 1 three-ring binder (3.0” wide min.) provided by Ms. Francois
- 5 subject dividers provided by Ms. Francois. Please label them: Classwork, Quizzes/Exams, Lab, Roundtable, and Reference
- Your weekly packet
GRADING:
Meaningful learning happens gradually over time and is not something that can be demonstrated simply by cramming for exams or completing one assignment well. Because your grade is to reflect this learning process, everything that you do in this class will be considered toward your final grade.
Do Nows & Exit Slips 10%
Weekly Quizzes 15%
Exams 30%
Classwork + Homework 25%
Projects + Lab Reports 15%
Preparedness 5%
LATENESS: Points will be deducted. Will not accept work past ONE week due unless I have a note from home. Otherwise you get a 0 after 1 week late.
In order to succeed in this class:
10% percent luck, 20% percent skill
15% percent concentrated power of will
5% percent pleasure, 50% pain
And a 100% reason to study tonight!
(From Fort Minor's song "Remember the Name")
99 % of success is perspiration and 1% is inspiration
EXTRA CREDIT:
- If students have completed all packets with 80%, they get an extra 1 point added to overall classwork grade and 5 points added to exam.
- If students pass all exams, then an extra 2 points is added to overall grade
- Question of the week full extra credit--1 point is added to quiz score
- Extra Credit added to packet score for doing something phenomenal (i.e. extra participation, helped someone, went to tutoring)
ATTENDANCE:
You are expected to have excellent attendance. This class will be difficult for those who don’t show up every day, because one lesson builds on another.
Consequences for being absent:
1. You do not get credit for Do Now or Exit Slip (No makeups!)
2. You will miss a row of checks on your tracker, meaning your grade will reduce on your packet (unless you have a signed note)
3. You miss valuable information
If you have to miss class, on the day of your return, please:
- Check class handout folder in front of room for any extra copies
- Check the class website for PowerPoints to get some missing notes
- Find out about missed notes and announcements from a classmate.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. How often do we have homework?
A. You have homework twice a week that takes an average of 15-20 minutes that will be included in the packet. However, each day if you do not finish classwork, you are expected to finish for homework (which will be checked off in the Daily Tracker).
Q. What happens if I don’t do my HW?
A. You do not earn your checks in your Daily Tracker, which means you lose points in your packet and overall class grade. More importantly, you won’t benefit from the practice and the thinking involved. You are less likely to remember anything.
Q. Can I retake a quiz or test if I fail it?
A. NO. However, you will be able to go through a process to earn half the points back that involves getting help first before testing for mastery again. You will also be able to make corrections. It is important that you learn the material no matter how long it takes.
Q. Do we have to keep all of our papers?
A. Yes, because I will take time out of class to organize your binder. Having no organized binder means you already start off losing 10 points from your grade. Also, it helps you develop a life skill and have material to look over to study for an exam.
Q. What happens if I lost a handout?
A. You should go online to class website to print out another handout.
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