Syllabus Overview: Anatomy and Physiology I (Fall 2025)

Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus Summary

Course Information

• Course Code/Number: BIOL110

• Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I

• Credits: 4

• Modality: Hybrid

• Prerequisites: Placement into college-level reading; C or better in high school biology or BIOL106/BIOL106L; successful completion of high school chemistry or CHEM105 recommended

• Meeting Times: Monday, 5:30–8:20pm

• Location: Room 142

• Professor: Professor Ciotti

• Required Text: Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th or 12th edition, Elaine Marieb, Katja Hoehn

Course Description

This course provides a foundational understanding of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing the structure and function of human cells, tissues, and organ systems. Topics include the skin, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. Laboratory work includes tissue and organ dissection, microscopy, and physiological experiments using fresh and preserved specimens.

Attendance and Participation Policies

• First Day Attendance: Mandatory. Students not present may be withdrawn.

• Weekly Attendance: Required for all lectures, recitations, and labs. No excused absences except for documented emergencies.

• Recitation/Lab Misses: Student is responsible for obtaining missed content. Multiple absences result in point deductions or administrative withdrawal.

• Administrative Failure: Excessive absences or unsatisfactory performance may result in an "AF" grade.

Exam and Lab Practical Policies

• Exam Make-Up: Only allowed for documented emergencies (e.g., hospitalization, death in family). Make-ups are at the professor's discretion.

• Lab Practicals: Both online and on-campus components must be passed. Failure to pass both results in failure of the practical.

• Lockdown Browser: Required for online exams. Must be downloaded before the first exam.

• Electronic Devices: Not allowed during in-person exams or lab practicals.

Grading and Evaluation

• Exams: Three exams, each worth 20% of the final grade.

• Lab Practicals: Two practicals, each worth 10% of the final grade.

• Lab Value: 20% of the final grade.

The grading scale is as follows:

Letter Grade	Percentage Range
A	93.3–100
A-	90.0–93.32
B+	86.67–89.99
B	83.3–86.66
B-	80.0–83.32
C+	76.67–79.99
C	73.33–76.66
D+	70.0–73.32
D	66.67–69.99
D-	60.0–66.66
F	Below 60

Teaching Methodology

• Students are expected to read all chapters and listen to all pre-recorded lectures.

• Notes should be taken during lectures and recitations.

• Additional content and guidance are provided weekly.

Course-Specific Policies

• Respectful Behavior: Students must be respectful to staff and peers. Disruptive behavior may result in dismissal.

• No Bullying: The Student Code of Conduct applies.

• Electronic Devices: Not allowed in class or lab without permission.

• Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated.

General Policies and Student Resources

• Course Modality

• Registration Policies and Deadlines

• Drop a Course / Withdraw from a Course

• Class Cancellation Procedures

• College Plagiarism and Cheating Policy

• Policy on Electronic Devices in the Classroom

• Accessibility Services

• Student Services (Academic Planning, Financial Aid, Mental Health, Library, Clubs, Athletics)

• Help Desk

Additional Info

• Students are responsible for all material discussed in class, labs, and recitations.

• All assignments must be submitted on time; late work is not accepted.

• Students must use their college email for all correspondence.