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Course Outlines

Summer 2017 - BPK 326 D100

Functional Anatomy (4)

Class Number: 3438

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 9, 2017
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BPK (or KIN) 142, 201, 205 and at least 60 units. Behavioral Neuroscience Major and Honours students req BPK (or KIN) 142, 205, PSYC 280 and at least 60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Pursues a systematic study of human anatomy with emphasis on functional applications. A comparative study of organs and body systems using laboratory dissections to provide an understanding of the three dimensional organization of the human body. Participation in all labs is required. Students with credit for BPK (or KIN) 324 or BPK (or KIN) 325 or KIN 326 may not repeat this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course format:

Two one-hour classes (Mon, Wed 9:30) plus two two-hour labs (Mon, Wed) per week. Lab work involves dissections (comparative study) and is a required part of this course.


Open Lab:

The anatomy lab (SSCK 9618) is available for your use Monday to Friday, whenever labs are not in session, from 9am onward. Additional open lab times may be offered during the term, at the instructors’ discretion.Using the open lab time is critical to your success in this course. The first student who arrives (and finds the door locked) should sign out the key from the BPK office, prop open the door, and return the key. The open lab rules are simple:

• Never leave the door open. The last student to leave closes the door (to lock it).
• Clean up after yourself.
• Take care of samples and models.
• Only wear your lab coat in the lab – not in the hallway.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

At the end of BPK 326, successful students will be able to:  
1. Dissect, discern, and describe tissue layers in the laboratory, and link structure to function on bell ringer-style tests.  
2. Describe anatomy accurately and accessibly to diverse audiences, including colleagues, clients, patients, and friends and family outside this course.  
3. Teach colleagues by conducting a case presentation on an interesting anatomical variation in the style of Grand Rounds.  
4. Reflect on a significant life experience in light of anatomical knowledge gained in the course.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Quizzes 5%
  • Unit Tests (5 at 10% each) 50%
  • Grad Rounds 10%
  • Anatomy Reflection 5%
  • Final Exam 20%

NOTES:

Assessments:

Participation (10%):The participation mark will be determined by attendance in the lab (2.5%), responses to Top Hat questions in class (5%) and by the quality of dissection in the lab (2.5%). The grading criteria for the dissection portion include preservation of the specimen (e.g., preserving skin and avoiding drying), careful isolation of the structures of interest (e.g., nerves and muscles), and effort and conduct in the lab as observed by the instructors.

Quizzes and writing samples (5%):Students will work individually to complete quizzes and writing samples. There will typically be one quiz per week, held in either the class or the laboratory session. The quizzes will often assess required reading, and are designed to encourage consistent and active review.

Unit tests (50%):Unit tests will be held at the end of each unit, during laboratory sessions, but will incorporate material from lectures.
Half of each test will be bell-ringer style: students will rotate through stations to answer questions based on comparative anatomy in dissection or human anatomy in models or isolated specimens (e.g., a fixed human brain). Students will work in pairs to complete the bell ringer portion of the test.
The other half of each test will consist of written, short essay-style questions. Students will work individually to complete the written portion of the test.

Grand Rounds presentation (10%):Students will work in pairs to present a case of an interesting anatomical variation to introduce one lab session. The instructor will conduct a sample Grand Rounds in the second week of the course, and provide guidelines on grading.

Anatomical reflection (5%):At any time during the course, students will submit a one page written reflection, describing how newfound anatomical knowledge (gained in the course) shaped or affected an important life experience.

Final exam (20%):The final exam will be cumulative over labs and lectures and open-book. The exam will consist of questions to be answered in short essays, which will be marked for both content and clarity (including organization, anatomical language, spelling, and grammar). More information will be provided prior to the exam.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required materals:

1. A Photographic Atlas for Anatomy & Physiology by Nora Hebert, Ruth Heisler, Jett Chinn, Karen Krabbenhoft, & Olga Malakhova (Loose Leaf, 2014).

This atlas is available from the bookstore in unbound looseleaf (the most affordable option, ~$45). It is also available online as a bound paperback. Readings from this atlas will be required material for both lecture and lab.

2. In addition to Canvas, we will be using Top Hat in the classroom and the laboratory, so Top Hat registration is required (~$24). (Top Hat is a classroom response system that allows users to participate in polls, quizzes, discussions, and more using their own devices. You can use your laptop, web-enabled smartphone, tablet, or cell-phone with text messaging. If you have any concerns about using Top Hat, please speak to Dr. Ramer.)

3. Lab coats are mandatory for this course. They can be purchased at the bookstore (~$24). Finally, there is a $25 supplemental course fee to help cover the costs of lab materials and supplies.
 
Additional materials:

Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore, Arthur Dalley, and Anne Agur, 7th Ed (2014). Some of the course material is drawn from this comprehensive anatomy textbook. Two copies of the book are available on reserve in the library; an additional copy is available in the lab.

Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter, 6th Ed (2014). This is a beautiful atlas that serves as a valuable resource for students who plan to continue to human anatomy in the future. A copy is available in the lab.

There are MANY textbooks on human anatomy. Pick one you like

There are also many inexpensive software packages out there for learning human anatomy, including Visible Body and Ken Hub. Check them out! One approach is to split the cost of a software package among the members of your lab group. Free websites are also available; one is www.getbodysmart.com.

REQUIRED READING:

A Photographic Atlas for Anatomy & Physiology by Nora Hebert, Ruth Heisler, Jett Chinn, Karen Krabbenhoft, & Olga Malakhova (Loose Leaf, 2014).

RECOMMENDED READING:

Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore, Arthur Dalley, and Anne Agur, 7th Ed (2014)

Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter, 6th Ed (2014)

Department Undergraduate Notes:

GRADING POLICY
Grading will be conducted in line with BPK grading policy (LINK). There will be no extensions granted for any evaluations except with a medical condition that is beyond your control. Additional work will not be considered in lieu of grading criteria as outlined.

ACADEMIC HONESTY AND STUDENT CONDUCT
Academic honesty is a condition of continued membership in the University community. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism or any other form of cheating is subject to serious academic penalty. The University codes of student conduct and academic honesty are contained in policies T10.01 and T10.02 which are available in the Course Timetable and on the Web. A library tutorial on understanding and avoiding plagiarism is available.

MISSED EXAM POLICY
Students who miss examinations due to exceptional circumstances (such as serious illness or compassionate reasons) are required to obtain a physician's certificate (and/or a completed SFU Health Care Provider form), whereby the physician states that you were unable to attend the examination on the set date due to a medical condition beyond your control, or other supporting documents in order to obtain consideration in the course. Medical notes should state the limitations caused by your illness and their anticipated duration. Such documents must be filed with the Department Chair (via the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology office) or Registrar within four calendar days of the date on which the examination was to have been written. Please see the procedure and expectations for work missed due to illness HERE. Exceptional circumstances must be approved by the Undergraduate Program Committee in order for a student to receive consideration.  Students must check the examination schedule when making course selections. Students are reminded that final examinations may be scheduled at any time during the examination period and that students should avoid making travel or employment arrangements for this period. In the event of a missed midterm or final examination the instructor reserves the right to implement alternative forms of assessment.  

STUDENT RESOURCES
Help is available! If you are experiencing physical or mental health concerns, severe exam stress, or would like assistance with your studies from the Centre for Students with Disabilities, please contact the agencies linked below.
SFU Health and Counselling Services
SFU Centre for Students with Disabilities


The Instructor or the Department reserves the right to curve the grades at the end of the term

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS