Syllabus
Post Baccalaureate in Pre-Health
ANPS 1010: Anatomy and Physiology I – Accelerated – Fall A 2024
Credits - 4
Description
This is the first of a series of two courses in Anatomy and Physiology. It is fast-paced and designed to provide the foundation for students that intend to pursue a career in healthcare or seek admission into a professional school.
This course is structured to teach the anatomy and physiology of the human body by organ systems and includes a laboratory component that reinforces concepts learned in the theory component of the course, while simultaneously providing opportunities to master skills that are commonly used in healthcare practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical applications, structure and function, integration of body systems, homeostasis, and critical thinking.
Topics covered in this course include an overview of anatomy concepts, levels of organization of the human body (molecules to organismal), histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, human development, and reproductive system. Delivery method: fully online.
Desirable background: Basic biology and chemistry.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply Anatomical terminology to locate, identify and describe bodily structures
- Describe the different levels of organization of the human body
- Explain the different mecanisms that the body uses to mantain homeostasis
- Outline the name, location and functions of the organs that compose the organ systems studied in this course
- Explain the interactions of individual organ systems with other organ systems
- Evaluate how structure leads to function in the context of the human body
- Apply physiology concepts in the laboratory setting
- Analyse physiological variables to determine function
Assignments
Lab Activities and Quizzes
This course uses the labs and lab quizzes in the McGraw Hill Connect platform. You will need to purchase access to the platform that will be good for both this course and the second one in the sequence. Lab activities and quizzes are to be completed on the platform and your grade will transfer to the course automatically.
Discussions
There are four discussions in the course that ask you to think more about and provide context to the concepts learned in the course. You will need to submit both an initial post and a response post to one of your classmates that expands on the conversation.
Assignments
There are three assignments in the course separate from the lab activities designed to get you to engage with and transfer the knowledge learned within the course to different contexts.
Weekly Quizzes
Each week has a multiple-choice quiz that covers the topics learned for that week. If there are multiple sections in a week, all will contribute to the quiz. These are designed to allow you to review the material and discover topics that you may need to spend more time on. Questions from the module quizzes may be present in the final exam.
Proctored Exams
The midterm and final exams are multiple-choice proctored exams taken in Brightspace. You will be required to take them with a proctor present and it will pull from the questions from previous modules.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignment | Grade |
|---|---|
| Lab Activities and Quizzes (29) | 30% |
| Discussions (4) | 10% |
| Assignments (3) | 15% |
| Module Quizzes (8) | 20% |
| Exams (2) | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Schedule
All weekly assignments are due by 11:59 PM ET at the end of the appropriate week. Check your course for additional due dates within the week.
Week 1: Sep 4 – Sep 10
Week 2: Sep 11 – Sep 17
Week 3: Sep 18 – Sep 24
Week 4: Sep 25 – Oct 1
Week 5: Oct 2 – Oct 8
Week 6: Oct 9 – Oct 15
Week 7: Oct 16 – Oct 22
Week 8: Oct 23 – Oct 29
| Week | Unit | Topic/Assignment | Due Dates |
| 1 | Levels of Organization |
Sections 1.1-1.4 (Introduction to the Human Body, Chemical Level of Organization, Cellular Level of Organization, & Tissue Level of Organization) Lab Assignments Discussion 1 Discussion 2 Discussion 3 Module 1 Quiz |
Initial Discussion Posts: 11:59 PM EST on SUNDAY Response Discussion Posts, Lab Assignments, and Quiz: 11:59 PM EST on TUESDAY |
| 2 | Human Development and Inheritance |
Sections 2.1-2.2 (Reproductive System & Development and Inheritance) Lab Assignments Sex Verification Testing of Athletes Assignment Module 2 Quiz Midterm Exam |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on TUESDAY |
| 3 | Support and Movement |
Sections 3.1-3.2 (Integumentary & Skeletal System) Lab Assignments How We Get Our Skin Color Assignment Module 3 Quiz |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 1:59 PM EST on TUESDAY |
| 4 |
Section 3.3 (Axial Skeleton) Lab Assignments Module 4 Quiz |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on TUESDAY | |
| 5 |
Section 3.4 (Appendicular Skeleton) Lab Assignments Module 5 Quiz |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on TUESDAY | |
| 6 |
Section 3.5 (Joints) Lab Assignments Movement Assignment Module 6 Quiz |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on TUESDAY | |
| 7 |
Sections 3.6-3.7 (Muscle Tissue & Muscular System) Lab Assignments Module 7 Quiz |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on TUESDAY of Week 7 | |
| 8 |
Final Exam |
End of course |
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies. Questions? Email: prehealth@une.edu.
Online Peer Support
Togetherall is a 24/7 communication and emotional support platform monitored by trained clinicians. It’s a safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively, and learn how to manage your mental health. If sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has other tools and courses to help you look after yourself with plenty of resources to explore. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment. You can join Togetherall using your UNE email address.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance
Your student service advisor monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
Policies
Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Assignments
Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted. Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded. Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Proctored Examinations
The University of New England has contracted with ProctorU to provide students with the most convenient online exam proctoring system. This system provides a simple, no cost to the student, secure, online proctor for exams and allows the student to take all the exams at home and on their own schedule.
Upon enrollment into the course, each student will register with ProctorU and establish a login name and password. This will give the student access to all of ProctorU's services. When ready, students will schedule each of their proctored exams with ProctorU. Exams must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance to avoid fees. Prior to taking their exams, students must be sure that they have downloaded the ProctorU Chrome or Firefox extension and are using the most current version of Chrome or Firefox. They must also be sure their testing site's connection meets the minimum requirements by using ProctorU's "Test It Out" utility.
Upon the exam day and hour, students will log in to ProctorU and click on "exams". After following the procedures outlined at ProctorU's website, the student will log in to Brightspace and locate their correct exam. The proctor will then allow student access to that exam.
Students must use ProctorU and must follow all proctoring requirements for their exams to be credited.
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 8 weeks
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar found on the Student Success Portal.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact PreHealth@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course. Contact support with any questions.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.