SCB-203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Syllabus and Course Structure

Course Overview

SCB-203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

This course provides a foundational understanding of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the structure and function of the human body. It includes both lecture and laboratory components to facilitate comprehensive learning.

• Credits: 4

• Lecture Hours/Week: 3

• Lab Hours/Week: 3

Instructor Information

Mizanur Jamali, M.D.

• Office: M-222

• Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:15am-11:15am or by appointment

• Email: [e-mail]

Assessment Structure

Quizzes and Exams

Student performance is evaluated through a combination of lecture tests, assignments, and laboratory exams.

Assessment Type	Weight
Lecture tests (Lowest dropped)	50%
Assignments	10%
Lab exams	40%
Total	100%

Lecture Quiz and Exam Format

• Multiple choice and True/False questions

• 50 questions per test

• 60 minutes per test

Required and Recommended Textbooks

Lecture and Laboratory Texts

• Amerman Lecture: Human Anatomy & Physiology by Erin C. Amerman

• Bowden and Bowden: An Illustrated Atlas of the Skeletal Muscles

• Smith and Shenk: Dissection Guide & Atlas to the Rat

Grade Tracking

Sample Grade Book

Grades are tracked using Blackboard (BB). The grade book automatically calculates final percentages and drops the lowest quiz score. Students can monitor their highest possible grade throughout the semester.

Grade	Percentage Range
A	93-100
A-	90-92
B+	87-89
B	83-86
B-	80-82
C+	77-79
C	73-76
C-	70-72
D+	67-69
D	63-66
F	0-62

Additional info:

• This syllabus outlines the course structure, instructor contact information, assessment breakdown, required textbooks, and grade tracking system for SCB-203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I.

• Students are expected to attend lectures and labs, complete assignments, and prepare for quizzes and exams as scheduled.