LECTURE & EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
Spring 2004
Anatomy & Physiology I
Biology 204 ONLINE

TAKOMA PARK CAMPUS OF MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Karen Benn Marshall, Associate Professor
Phone = 240-567-1340, Email = kbmarshall@comcast.net
Office = SN 200
Conference sessions via email or discussion board

General Information

Because this is an online course, you are expected to teach yourself. You must take the responsibility of covering the material on your own. The following schedule is an outline of the material that you are expected to cover on a weekly basis. You are to use PowerPoint notes, online materials, Adam Interactive Anatomy (AIA), Adam Interactive Physiology (AIP), laboratory manual, supplemental materials and your text to learn the course materials. Notes and online materials are available on the WebCT website for this course. AIA & AIP materials are available in the Math Science Center in Science North 101 (Takoma Park Campus). The course schedule lists the chapters that must be covered on a weekly basis.

Lecture Examinations

All lecture examinations must be taken in the Assessment Center on the Takoma Park Campus (phone #240-567-1555). The examinations will be available only during the specified times. The Assessment Center hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You are allowed two hours within which to complete an exam. You will need a #2 pencil to complete your exam. You will also need to call the Center to schedule your exam time. Be sure to schedule your start time at least three hours before closing time.

Schedule

The schedule for the Spring 2004 session is as follows:

WEEK ONE
January 26 – February 1

The Human Body: An Orientation (Chapter 1)
Chemistry Comes Alive (Chapter 2)
Cells: The Living Units (Chapter 3)

 WEEK TWO
February 2 – 8

Tissues: The Living Fabric (Chapter 4)

WEEK THREE
February 9 - 15

Tissues: The Living Fabric (Chapter 4)
Integumentary System (Chapter 5)
Exam I (Chapters 1-5)*

*Exam I will be available in the Assessment Center between Monday, February 9 and Friday, February 13. Remember the Center closes Friday at 4:00 p.m. Your exam must be completed by Friday at 4:00 p.m.

WEEK FOUR
February 16 - 22

The Skeleton (Chapter 7)
Bone & Skeletal Tissue (Chapter 6)

WEEK FIVE
February 23- 29

Bone & Skeletal Tissue (Chapter 6)
Joints (Chapter 8)

WEEK SIX
March 1 - 7

The Muscular System (Chapter 10)
Muscles & Muscle Tissue (Chapter 9)

EXAM II (Chapters 6 & 7)*

*Exam II will be available in the Assessment Center between Monday, March 1 and Friday, March 5. Remember the Center is closes Friday at 4:00 p.m. Your exam must be completed by Friday at 4:00 p.m.

WEEK SEVEN
March 8 – 14

The Muscular System (Chapter 10)
Muscles & Muscle Tissue (Chapter 9)

WEEK EIGHT
March 15 – 21

SPRING BREAK

WEEK NINE
March 22 – 28

Muscles & Muscle Tissue (Chapter 9)

WEEK TEN
March 29 – April 4

Nervous System & Nervous Tissue (Chapter 11)
Exam III (Chapters 8-10)*

*Exam III will be available in the Assessment Center between Monday, March 29 and Friday, April 4. Remember the Center closes Friday at 4:00 p.m. Your exam must be completed by Friday at 4:00 p.m.

WEEK ELEVEN
April 5 - 11

Nervous System & Nervous System Tissue (Chapter 11)
Central Nervous System (Chapter 12)

WEEK TWELVE
April 12 - 18

Central Nervous System (Chapter 12)
Peripheral Nervous System & Reflex Activity (Chapter 13)
Exam IV (Chapters 11 & 12)*

*Exam IV will be available in the Assessment Center between Monday, April 12 and Friday, April 16. Remember the Center closes Friday at 4:00 p.m. Your exam must be completed by Friday evening at 4:00 p.m.

WEEK THIRTEEN
April 26 – May 2

Peripheral Nervous System & Reflex Activity (Chapter 13)
Autonomic Nervous System (Chapter 14)

WEEK FOURTEEN
April 26 – May

Special Senses (Chapter 15)

WEEK FIFTEEN
May 3 – May 9

Special Senses (Chapter 15)
FINAL EXAM (Chapters 13-15)*

*The Final Exam will be available in the Assessment Center between Monday, May 10 and Thursday, May 13. Your exam must be completed by Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m.