Syllabus
UNE Summer Session
BIO 209/L: Anatomy & Physiology II– 6 Weeks
Credits - 4
Description
This is the second of a series of two courses in Anatomy and Physiology. It is fast-paced and designed to continue to provide the foundation for students pursuing an allied health or other health sciences major. Topics covered in this course include the endocrine system (including reproductive hormones), cardiovascular system, immune system, respiratory system, urinary system (including fluid, electrolyte, and acid balance), digestive system (including metabolism and nutrition).
The course is structured to teach the fundamentals through multimedia content, including virtual laboratories, to reinforce concepts learned in the theory component of the course. Throughout the course, there are components that are clinically relevant, including digital cadaveric anatomy and simulated physiological labs. Emphasis is placed on content applications, structure, and function, integration of body systems, homeostasis, and critical thinking.
Delivery method: fully online. Desirable background: A&P I
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
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Describe the hierarchy of biological organization as it pertains to the human body as a whole.
- Explain the different mechanisms that the body uses to maintain 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
- Analyze physiological variables to determine function
SELF PACED DESIGN
On the course start date, students will have access to orientation. This must be completed to be able to gain access to the first module in the course. Students must complete the first module to gain access to the next one. We recommend that students spend about 15 hours per week to complete a course in 16 weeks. When trying to complete the course in less than 16 weeks, we typically see students do this successfully within 12-14 weeks. Instructors will be timely in grading and feedback, but it will not be instant.
Assignments
Classwork
Classwork (CW): Assignments are a combination of short topical overview videos from McGraw-Hill digital asset library in combination with practice questions emphasizing concepts provided in the video and learning assets.
SmartBook
SmartBook (SB): Assignments are an inclusive adaptive learning environment where you will be assigned reading based on general learning outcomes coupled with adaptive practice questions. These assignments will vary between 60-90 mins. After completing a SmartBook assignment, students can go back for more practice by using the ‘recharge’ mode. All SB assignments are due on the due date with 24hrs grace period for acceptance.
*SB assignments help you study and assess your understanding at the same time; a metacognition tool designed to enhance your comprehension.
Homework
Homework (HW): Assignments are interactive learning environments where you learn through multiple modalities including labeling, drag and drop, fill in the blanks, ranking, etc., to interact with various elements of your textbook.
Weekly Quizzes
Each week has a multiple-choice quiz that covers the topics learned for that week. If there are multiple chapters in a week, all will contribute to the quiz. These are designed as mini-summative assessments leading up to a modular exam. Questions from the weekly quizzes may be present in the modular exam.
Virtual Labs
This course uses virtual labs within the McGraw-Hill Connect platform. Lab activities and any integrated quizzes are to be completed on Connect. Two programs covering the labs are as follows:
Anatomy & Physiology Revealed: A virtual cadaver, 3D model, practice atlas with lab models, histology, and animations all in one place.
Virtual Labs: An interactive simulation platform that helps you do basic A&P labs, including data recording and interpreting.
Exam
Three modular exams will be distributed over the course duration to test your summative knowledge and comprehension. All exams are multiple-choice (includes both reading and lab content) proctored exams taken using Connect/Brightspace integration.
Discussions
You will be posting a short commentary on a topic related to A&P, which may have a clinical correlate. Your very first post will be a self-introduction. Topical posts will have two parts, including an initial post followed by a response post to one of your classmates.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Category | Points Available |
|---|---|
| SmartBook & Homework | 12% |
| Lab Activities | 30% |
| Weekly Quizzes | 12% |
| Discussion | 6% |
| Exams | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
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 | Module Covered/Assignments | Due Dates |
| 1 |
Module 1 (Ch 13 & 14) Classwork SmartBook & Homework Lab Activities Module 1 Quiz Introductions Discussion Post 1 (self intro) Discussion post 2 |
Initial Discussion Posts: 11:59 PM EST on FRIDAY Response Discussion Posts, Lab Assignments, and Quiz: 11:59 PM EST on SUNDAY |
| 2 |
Module 2 (Ch 15) Classwork SmartBook & Homework Lab Activities Module 2 Quiz EXAM 1 |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on SUNDAY |
| 3 |
Module 3 (Ch 19) Classwork SmartBook & Homework Lab Activities Module 3 Quiz Discussion post 3 |
Initial Discussion Posts: 11:59 PM EST on FRIDAY Response Discussion Posts, Assignments, and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on SUNDAY |
| 4 |
Module 4 (Ch 20 & 21) Classwork SmartBook & Homework Lab Activities Module 4 Quiz EXAM 2 |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on SUNDAY |
| 5 |
Module 5 (Ch 16 & 17 ) Classwork SmartBook & Homework Lab Activities Module 5 Quiz Discussion post 4 |
Initial Discussion Posts: 11:59 PM EST on FRIDAY All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on SUNDAY |
| 6 |
Module 6 (Ch 17 & 18) Classwork SmartBook & Homework Lab Activities Module 6 Quiz EXAM 3 |
All Assignments and Quizzes: 11:59 PM EST on FRIDAY |
Student Resources
Summer Session 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: summersessiononline@une.edu.
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 support specialist 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.
To request an accommodation a student needs to go through the process with our UNE office. If the student has a current/already established accommodation in place with UNE it is the responsibility of the student to notify the program at summersessiononline@une.edu to ensure it is applied properly.
If you need to inquire about a possible accommodation, please reach out to the Student Access Center by calling 207-221-4418 or send an email to pcstudentaccess@une.edu.
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
Summer Session & Academic Engagement Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm EDT of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion by 11:59 pm EDT on Sunday of the first week, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. For all proctored exams, an external camera is required. Please see the course for the exact exam requirements, test-taker guidance, proctoring format, and allowances (such as calculators or whiteboards, as indicated in the course).
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 12 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar.
- 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 summersessiononline@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.
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 College. 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.
Attendance Policy
6- to 8-week courses: Students taking online courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.
10+ -week courses: Students taking online courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Friday at 11:59 pm ET of the second week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office. 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
Your course may have proctored exams. Please see your course for full details, access, testing requirements, and guidelines.
Students must follow all proctoring requirements for their exams to be credited. Please contact your instructor for specific feedback on exam questions.
Exam Attempts Policy
Students will receive two attempts at all proctored examinations. The higher score of the two attempts will be calculated into the final grade.
All students are encouraged to use a second attempt on their exams in order to improve their overall performance in the course.
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.