Instructor: Dr. Sarah Lacy

Instructor Information:

Hi and welcome to the UM High School. I am Dr. Sarah Trotman Lacy, and I will be your online instructor. Just to let you know a little about myself, I taught Biology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Math, and Advanced Placement Biology for the Oxford School District for 39 years and retired in May 2011.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Mississippi University for Women, a Master of Science in Biology and Ph. D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi. I have two sons, Brooks and Stuart, and three cats: McKittrick "Kitt," Missy, Coco, and Isabell. I hope that you will enjoy this course, and if you ever have any questions or concerns, just e-mail me using the Blackboard email system.

When you have a chance, complete the Introduce Yourself! discussion board and tell me about yourself.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link on the main Lessons page or in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line (ie, German 1).

Course Description:

Anatomy and Physiology is offered as a continuation of studies initiated in Biology with an emphasis placed on human anatomy and physiology. It is a college preparatory class designed for those who plan to major in a science-related field at the college or technical school level. Students are expected to practice self-discipline to keep up with reading and written assignments.

Required Textbook:

Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology by David Shier, Jackie Butler and Ricki Lewis (12th Edition)
McGraw Hill

ISBN-13: 978-0073403724
ISBN-10: 0073403725

It is the student's responsibility to order his or her textbook. Online textbook retailers such as Amazon.com, ABEbooks.com, or Half.com usually provide used textbooks at economical prices.

You must make sure you are ordering the exact book required in this syllabus.

Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards for Science (Human Anatomy and Physiology):

• HAP.1 Physiological Functions/Anatomical Structure
• HAP.2 Cells and Tissues
• HAP.3 Integumentary System
• HAP.4 Skeletal System
• HAP.5 Muscular System
• HAP.6 Nervous System
• HAP.7 Endocrine System
• HAP.8 Male and Female Reproductive Systems
• HAP.9 Blood
• HAP.10 Cardiovascular System
• HAP.11 Lymphatic System
• HAP.12 Respiratory System
• HAP.13 Digestive System
• HAP.14 Urinary System

Course Outline:

This course consists of 20 instructional modules (or lessons). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Minor Grades (all lesson assignments): 50%
Major Grades (unit exams): 30%
Final Exams (midcourse Final #1 and end of course Final #2): 20%