Course Description
Through the course, students will be introduced to an audio-visual introduction to concepts of human body structure and function. Emphasis on principles of anatomy and physiology that are foundational to understanding public health diseases and conditions. Prerequisite: Public Health Education, Recreation and Parks Management Majors only.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
List types and functions of human cells
Identify tissue types and locations
Describe the general structure and function of major body systems
Define the relationship between the structure and function of the human body
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Time Graded Quizzes X 29 (1.38% each or 40% of final grade) | 40% |
Four Exams (15% each or 60% of final grade) | 60% |
Grades will be assigned to students based on the score each student earns from the combination the timed/graded quizzes and the four exams. Each of the 29 timed/graded quizzes is worth 1.38% of your final grade. Each of the 4 exams is worth 15% of your final grade. You should track your quiz and exam grades/scores in the online course, not through Canvas. It is your responsibility to complete the requirements on time and earn the grade you want. Late exams are docked 10% per day late, and no exams are accepted beyond 10 days late. Grades are final. Please do not contact the instructor requesting extra credit.
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93 – 100 % | A |
90 – 92 % | A- |
87 – 89 % | B+ |
83 - 86 % | B |
80 – 82 % | B- |
77 – 79 % | C+ |
73 - 76 % | C |
70 – 72 % | C- |
67 – 69 % | D+ |
63 - 66 % | D |
60 – 62 % | D- |
59 % and below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
It is your responsibility to complete the requirements on time and earn the grade you want.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
You will need to register and pay for your course Etextbook through CANVAS to have access to all learning materials and assignments. If you are enrolled in the UNCG First Day Complete program, you will receive an access key code which you will enter as your form of payment. (Contact the campus bookstore for assistance with the UNCG First Day Complete program). If not, you can pay with a credit card, or apply for a temporary deferment (Deferred Key Code). The eBook for this course is: HEA 213 Human Body Systems – Anatomy Physiology 1 (ISBN# 978-0-9997279-2-8)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.