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First Day of ClassA&P 201 and 201

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Lecture: Tues 5:30-10pm and Sat either 8am-12:30pm or 1pm-5:30pm (room 211). Times are listed on the schedule

Lab: Thurs 5:30-10pm (room 247) EXCEPT as listed on the schedule

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Lecture Textbooks and Other Supplies (Recommended; other books or older versions

okay)

Optional: Human Anatomy and Physiology (textbook with CD) Marieb, E.N. and Hoehn, K. 8th ed. 2010. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. ($82 at www.Half.com)

Four Scantrons #882E for lecture YOU DO NOT NEED A SCANTRON FOR THE

QUIZZES. MAKE SURE YOU DON’T FOLD OR WRINKLE THEM. You can buy them from me for 5 cents each.

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Lab Textbooks and Other Supplies

Required: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab manual, Fetal Pig version Marieb, E.N. and Mitchesll, S. 10th ed. 2010. Benjamin Cummings. ($55 at www.Half.com)

No Scantrons are needed for lab.

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You might want to keep your Anatomy Text

You will probably use it in the future!

Grading Policy

Lecture Exams (201 class)

Lecture Exams There are 4 lecture exams, 100 questions, one point each, all

multiple choice. Each lecture exam contains approximately 15 questions from

the previous lecture units. It is essential that you be present for scheduled exams. Makeup exams will be administered for severe and

compelling reasons only, and only when notice is given directly to the Instructor well in advance of the exam or when accompanied by a physician’s note.

Lecture Exams (202 class)

Lecture Exams There are 4 lecture exams, 100 questions, one point each, all

multiple choice, except the 2nd lecture exam is 50 questions, one point each.

The 3rd lecture exam contains approximately 15 questions from unit 2, and the 4th lecture exam contains approximately 15 questions from units 2 and 3.

It is essential that you be present for scheduled exams. Makeup exams will be administered for severe and

compelling reasons only, and only when notice is given directly to the Instructor well in advance of the exam or when accompanied by a physician’s note.

Lecture Quizzes

Lecture Quizzes: There is a quiz every day, covering the previous day’s lecture material.

There are a total of 9 lecture quizzes (201) and 11 lecture quizzes (202) during the semester.

All quizzes are 10 questions, one point each, all multiple choice.

You do not need a scantron for them.

Research Report

Each student must complete a 5-7 page, double-spaced research report on a subject related to human biology, pathology, or human environmental biology. This report must be typed or word-processed and must have standard 1-inch margins.

Students must use a minimum of five separate sources for their research, including scientific journals, books, magazines, and newspapers. APA style is most commonly used.

Research Report

Turn the paper in by email three times:1) Turn in the title, subheadings, and three of the formatted

references; one must be a journal article (20 points)2) Turn in the finished report for editing (20 points)3) Turn in the final, polished report (60 points)Submit each of these by email or hand in a paper copy.Due dates are listed on the scheduleThis report is worth 100 pointsDetails about format, plus A SAMPLE REPORT WITH

FORMATTED BIBLIOGRAPHY (including book, journal article, webpage references) IS POSTED ON MY WEBSITE.

Discussion Forum

Each student will choose a disorder within the topic of that lecture unit and research the symptoms, age, race, and sex of the typical patient, and the treatment options.

You might want to include medicines, with the contraindications and side-effects of the medicines.

You could also just discuss a new treatment method for a well-known disorder.

Present your topic to the class in 10 minutes, and be prepared to answer questions from the class (20 points).

You are encouraged to use visual aids (PPT slides or jpeg images okay…bring them on a flash drive).

Discussion Forum

You may present your topic in the front of the classroom or stay in your seat if you wish.

You don't need to comment on every single presentation, but everyone in the audience should either ask questions or write down your comments about what you liked about the presentation or what the person could have improved upon.

If you choose the written method, email them to me later or give them to me on paper.

The comments (either verbal or written) are worth 10 points.

Total Points for 201 lecture

The points for the course total approximately 635. There is no extra credit.

Lecture exams (4) = 400 points Quizzes (9) = 90 points Written Report = 100 points, divided as follows:

Bibliography (20), Rough draft (20), Final copy (60) Report Presentation = 25 points Discussion Forums (2) = 20 points each (40 points total) Evaluation of student forums = 10 points per forum (20

points total) Evaluation of student reports = 10 points per day (20 points

total)

Total Points for 202 lecture


Lecture exams (4) = 350 points (the 2nd one is 50 points, the others are 100)

Lecture Quizzes (11) = 110 points Written Report = 100 points, divided as follows:

Bibliography (20), Rough draft (20), Final copy (60) Report Presentation = 25 points Evaluation of student reports = 10 points per day (20 points

total) Discussion Forums (2) = 20 points each (40 points total) Evaluation of student forums = 10 points per forum (20 points

total)

201-A Lab Points

The points for the course total 300. There is no extra credit.

Lab exams (2) = 200 pointsLab manual exercises = 100 points

There are 2 lab exams. Each lab exam is 100 questions, one point each. Questions are multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank. The lab exams are not cumulative.

202-A Lab Points


Lab Blood vessel quiz = 10 pointsLab exams (3) = 200 points

First and third exams are 50 questions, one point each Second exam is 100 questions, one point each

Lab manual exercises = 100 points

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken each class period and turned in to the school each day.

An absence is assessed each time a student is not in attendance during a regularly scheduled class period, whether or not it is an excused absence.

An instructor may withdraw a student from class prior to the seventh session in undergraduate courses if there are more than two unexcused absences.

Students who have more than three absences, excused or unexcused, cannot be given a satisfactory grade.

TECHNOLOGY

Students are expected to be competent in using current technology appropriate for this discipline.

Such technology may include word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Use of the internet and e-mail is also be required.You might want to bring your laptop to class. There are many electrical outlets in lab but few in

lecture but you can bring a long extension cord and a multi-plug outlet if needed.

Cell Phones

Please turn your cell phone to vibrate during class time.

Please turn your cell phone OFF during exams.You are NOT ALLOWED TO ANSWER A CELL

PHONE DURING AN EXAM OR QUIZ.Please arrange in advance for another person to

be an emergency contact for your children during your exam times.

You also must have all cell phones put away (out of your sight and out of reach) during all quizzes and exams.

Disabilities

If you have specific disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know in the first week of the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met.

Dropping the class

You only have 9 days to drop the class. If you need to drop, make sure you officially withdraw through Admissions and Records, or you will get an “F” on your permanent record.

If a student gets a D or F in a class, you can retake the class, but the bad grade will always remain on your transcript along with the new grade will also appear.

Getting a W is also not viewed favorably by nursing schools, so make sure you have enough time to study for this class (plan on 15-20 hours per week of study time).

Dropping the class

If you get a B or C in a class, you cannot take it again at the same school DISTRICT. You can take it again elsewhere, but both of your grades will be seen by the nursing school if you submit both transcripts. The nursing schools look at a C the first time you take a class and an A the second time you take a class, and they will give you credit for your average of both grades, so they will assign you a B for the overall grade in that class.

If you drop the class, you cannot continue to attend lecture or lab.

Getting a W or an F?

If a student gets a D or F in a class, you can retake the class, but the bad grade will always remain on your transcript along with and “R”, indicating you re-took the class, and the new grade will also appear.

Only the new grade is used for your GPA (but you have to fill out a form at Admissions and Records, it is not automatic). However, since the bad grade also appears on your record, you may want to consider dropping the class instead of getting the bad grade that nursing schools can still see.

Getting a W or an F?

Getting a W is also not viewed favorably by nursing schools. The last day to drop a class without a W is on the Friday of the first lecture exam. You have until 11pm to drop. I will let you use my computer if you decide to drop after you see your grade for the lecture exam.

How do nursing schools feel about W’s and F’s?

Cypress –One W in the prerequisites is OK.Cerritos –Only allows 1 W, D, or F for prerequisites. Can

repeat 1 prerequisite to improve the grade.Golden West –They have a formula for the number of W, D,

or Fs on the transcripts.Long Beach City –Only allows 1 W, D, or F for

prerequisites. Can repeat 1 prerequisite to improve the grade.

Santa Ana – Student can petition to have the W, D, or F removed. GPA will calculate both grades until substandard grade removed. The number of W, D, or Fs does not affect entry. The first passing grade is the grade used to calculate points for entry into the program.

Make sure you write your answers on the correct line of your Scranton…the right answer on the wrong line is still wrong! That’s like writing the morning dose of a patient’s medicine on the line for the evening dose!

Miscellaneous Information and Tips

Please do not bring guests or children to class. We must ask this for college liability reasons.

You are welcome to use a tape recorder in class and you may use a digital camera for studying lab work.

When you e-mail me, identify yourself in the e-mail and the subject line should identify the class. Remember, you will be asking me for a letter of recommendation someday wherein I have to judge your written communication skills.

Formaldehyde is used in lab; if you are pregnant, consult your doctor. Required lab dress code: No tank tops, shorts above the knees, or open toed shoes. Come and go to the bathroom as you want. If you have a fever, please do not come to class until the fever has been

gone for 24 hours. You are encouraged to form study groups outside of class. It is common to see a

remarkable improvement in students’ performance when they review and study as a group. Before you leave today make 3 friends in class/ or study groups you can contact for information due to missed class time or studying times. Get their email addresses and cell phone numbers if possible.

Grades Posted by Random ID Number

It is against campus policy to post grades by student names or ID number.

Therefore, you will be assigned a random number to use this semester so you can see your grades each month.

Lab Safety

Do not eat, drink, smoke or store food in the laboratory. Avoid all finger to mouth contact.

No tank tops, shorts above the knee, or open shoes. Report ALL accidents immediately! Know the locations of fire extinguishers, the fire

blanket, the eyewash apparatus, and the first aid kit. Know emergency procedures, phone numbers and

evacuation routes (see information on the bulletin board in the front of the classroom.)

Use caution when handling sharp instruments. Wear gloves in the lab during dissection days. Under no circumstances are visitors or children allowed in

the lab. If you drop the class, you cannot continue to attend

lecture or lab.

Sickness Safety

If you have a fever, please do not come to class until the fever has been gone for 24 hours.

A little about myself….

Microbiology major, CSULBGraduated from Samuel Merritt College of

Medicine, 1986.Spent my 4th year at USC Medical CenterSurgical Residency in several OC HospitalsPrivate practice in Orange County as

physician and surgeon for 20 years.Came down with leukemia, had to close my

doors.Recovered, decided to go into teaching.


Updated my microbiology classes at CSULB.Earned a Community College Teaching Certificate

at CSUDH, completed my internship in Anatomy at Fullerton College.

Hired there to teach Human BiologyTaught Microbiology Lab at Cerritos CollegeTA for Hematology Lab at CSULBTA for Physiology Lab at Santa Ana CollegeI have been teaching Anatomy at Santa Ana

College, Saddleback, and CSUDH for the past 5 years.


50% of the school districts prefer a PhD to a medical doctorate, even for part-time teachers.

Almost all full-time professors have a PhD.Full-time positions are rare; someone has to

retire.I then graduated from Loma Linda University

with a PhD in Biology.I now teach Anatomy and A&P at several schools;

there are no job openings for Micro lecture anywhere in the four Counties around us, but if one opens, I will apply.


I did two research projects at LLU:1. Algal control by phosphate restriction in freshwater

lakes. Involves using a modified Koi pond sand bed filtration system to filter lakes, with the use of ferric chloride to bind up the phosphate in the water. Without the phosphate, the algae cannot grow.

2. The prevalence of blue-green algae toxins that cause

liver cancer. What coastal lagoons are harboring the algae that produce these toxins? Why are some lagoons affected and others are not? Which lagoons are harbors for endangered species?

Try not to misspell words so badly that if you spelled that word on a patient’s chart that goes to court for a lawsuit, you would lose because doubt is shed about your competency!

Letters of Recommendation

Look ahead at the letters of recommendation you will be needing!

They ask me about how prompt you are, your written communication skills, and some ask for your class rank.

Sample Letter of Recommendation

FOR PTCAS:How would you rate the applicant

for each of the following characteristics? • Commitment to Learning: The ability to self-assess, self-correct and self

direct; identify needs and sources of learning; continually seek new knowledge and understanding.

• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other healthcare professionals and the community; deal effectively with cultural or ethnic diversity issues.

• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively (speaking, body language, reading writing, listening) for varied audiences and purposes.

• Effective Use of Time: The ability to obtain the maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources.

• Use of Constructive Feedback: The ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback; to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction.

FOR PTCAS:How would you rate the applicant

for each of the following characteristics? • Ethical and Professional Behavior: The ability to exhibit appropriate ethical

and professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively.• Responsibility: The ability to fulfill commitments, be accountable for actions

and outcomes, and to persevere to achieve goals. • Critical Thinking: The ability to question logically; identify, generate and

evaluate elements of logical argument; recognize and differentiate facts, illusions, assumptions; distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant.

• Stress Management: The ability to identify sources of stress, develop effective coping behaviors, and adapt well to change.

• Problem Solving: The ability to recognize and define problems, use imagination and creativity to solve problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

• Leadership: The ability to take initiative and motivate or guide others; generates ideas and plans or shares a vision for the future.

Physical Therapy Letter of Recommendation Characteristics

• * How would you rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics? Please select the rating that best describes the applicant in the category. (5) Excellent (4) Good (3) Average (2) Below Average (1) Poor (N/O) Not Observed. Select 'Not Observed' (N/O) if you have not had an opportunity to evaluate the characteristic or have no basis for assessment.

• Commitment to Learning: • The ability to self-assess, self-correct and self direct; identify needs and sources of learning; continually seek new

knowledge and understanding.• Interpersonal Skills:• The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other healthcare professionals and the

community; deal effectively with cultural or ethnic diversity issues• Communication Skills:• The ability to communicate effectively (speaking, body language, reading writing, listening) for varied audiences

and purposes.• Effective Use of Time:• The ability to obtain the maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources.• Use of Constructive Feedback:• The ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback; to effectively use and provide feedback for improving

personal interaction• Ethical and Professional Behavior:• The ability to exhibit appropriate ethical and professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively

Physical Therapy Letter of Recommendation Characteristics

• Responsibility:• The ability to fulfill commitments, be accountable for actions and outcomes, and to persevere to achieve

goals• Critical Thinking:• The ability to question logically; identify, generate and evaluate elements of logical argument; recognize

and differentiate facts, illusions, assumptions; distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant• Stress Management:• The ability to identify sources of stress, develop effective coping behaviors, and adapt well to change• Problem Solving:• The ability to recognize and define problems, use imagination and creativity to solve problems, analyze

data, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes• Leadership:• The ability to take initiative and motivate or guide others; generates ideas and plans or shares a vision for

the future

New Criteria for SC Nursing School

Tips on getting into LLU

For those of you who might consider applying to LLU for nursing, pharmacy, dental, or medical school, you are more likely to be accepted if you get you Bachelor's degree there. They are having an open house on Sunday, January 31 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. That will give you an opportunity to meet the Professors and people on the Admissions Committees of programs you are interested in.

LLU will provide seminars on financial aid, tours of campus, and other exciting events. Plus, refreshments and lunch will be provided.


Most important you will be able to attend two (2) program information sessions you are interested in. E.g. You can attend the Environmental Sciences, Nursing School, Dental, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Med-school sessions, or any other participating program on campus.

If you are interested in attending please visit http://www.llu.edu/central/openhouse/index.page and register. Make sure to select the program(s) you are interested on the form.


It can be difficult to get accepted to a graduate program at LLU, but the B.S. in Environmental Sciences program at Loma Linda University is very easy to be accepted into, and with that degree, you are more likely to get accepted into LLU's other professional programs such as Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Nursing School, as well as to other science graduate programs in Biology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, etc.

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