Midterm online quiz 

School of Health Sciences

HSCE 1020: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Course Outline

SECTION A: COURSE INFORMATION

Office Hours

There are no official office hours. I am happy to meet with you by zoom or Collaborate Ultra should you wish. Otherwise, please feel free to send your question via email or phone if it is urgent. You may also copy the teaching assistant into your email query where appropriate.

Do note, except during weekends, holidays, all efforts will be made to respond to your enquiries within 72 hours.

Class Times & Locations:   This course is delivered online using the Brightspace course management platform, which is accessible 24 hours daily from the course start date. Students are generally not required to be in the online classroom at any given time. However, we will be conducting live online classes twice per week (Mondays and Wednesdays). These lectures will be recorded for those not able to attend.  If students are required to login at a particular time, notice will be provided in advance on the Course Homepage and/or by Course News.

Course Description:

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (HSCE 1020) and its companion Human Anatomy and Physiology II (HSCE 1030) are entry level courses intended to provide the student with an understanding of the cellular, organ, and system levels of organization of the human body.   Anatomy and Physiology are, in fact, two complementary branches of science that will be taught simultaneously in an integrated fashion.  The anatomy component will examine the structure of cells/tissues/organs within the human body and present their physical relationships to one another.  The physiology component will focus on the functions of the cells/tissues/organs and examine the ways that cells/tissues/organs work together to carry out their life sustaining activities. By presenting the two components simultaneously, the student will be exposed to an integrated learning environment where two complementary branches of science unite to explain the crucial processes that underlie human life. Human Anatomy and Physiology I (HSCE 1020) will begin by providing a foundation in the concepts of homeostasis, cell structure, chemical processes and tissue organization.  It will proceed to a comprehensive study of the covering, support and movement of the human body (the skeletal and muscular systems), the systems responsible for regulation and control of overall body function (the nervous system).  This course will provide students with an appreciation of the complexities of the human function and form, and provide a foundation for understanding the integration of more specific organ systems.

Pre-requisite: There are no prerequisites for HSCE 1020  Format: The teaching/learning process will occur through engagement in reflective and practical activities, readings, online discussions, and interactions with peers and the Instructor and/or Teaching Assistant(s). Interactions and discussions will be facilitated by and with classmates, with guidance from the Instructor and/or Teaching Assistant(s). On the Brightspace course site, students will find the Course Syllabus, Course News, Content Modules containing electronic resources and self tests and quizzes.

Technology & Software:   Log on to the Brightspace platform directly at https://dal.brightspace.com or through http://my.dal.ca/. The course site will be available on the first day of classes. For additional information about the technical requirements to run Brightspace review the Tutorials provided or contact the Computer Help Desk at helpdesk@dal.ca (902-494-2376). Please note: Brightspace works best with an up to date browser (i.e. Chrome or Firefox) and Microsoft Explorer is not recommended.

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Course Goals:

Upon completion of HSCE 1020 and 1030 students will be able to:

  1. Identify all systems of the human body, their organs, tissues and cell types and describe how structure relates to function at all levels.
  2. Integrate knowledge of the functioning of all the systems of the body in order to explain how the body functions as a whole.

 

Educational Objectives:

HSCE 1020 is designed to prepare students for advanced study in the Faculty of Health Professions. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the proper use of descriptive anatomical and directional terminology.
  2. Explain the organization of the human body from cells to tissue, tissues to organs, organs to systems, systems to the complete human.
  3. Describe how the various systems of the body function together.
  4. Identify and describe the basic anatomical structures and the physiologic functions of the integumentary system, including its role in homeostasis.
  5. Identify and describe the anatomical structures and the physiologic functions of the skeletal system, including its role in osteogenesis, support and protection.
  6. Identify and describe the anatomical structures and the physiologic functions of the muscular system, including its role in support, protection and movement.
  7. Identify and describe the anatomical structures and the physiologic functions of the nervous system, including its role in receiving and integrating information and in effecting change in the body.
  8. Discuss the concept of homeostasis and explain how the body’s control systems work to maintain a homeostatic balance.

 

Required Textbook

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th Edition WileyPLUS LMS Card,  Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson ©2021 To support you in your purchase of this resource please contact the Dalhousie Health Sciences Bookstore at: https://bookstore.dal.ca/CourseSearch/?course[]=HS-SUB,HS-F22,HSCE,HSCE1020,&

 

Course Agenda and Schedule of Assessments

 

Date Event
Tuesday Sept 6th and 7th Course starts – Introduction Module and Module 1 opens

Introduction Webinar: Wednesday Sept 7, 2022, at 8:00 PM
Monday Sept 12th, 8AM – 8PM Introduction Module Quiz
Monday Sept 19th, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 1 Human Body Organization
Saturday Sept 17th Module 2.1 Integumentary System opens
Friday Sept 23th, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 2.1 Integumentary System
Saturday Sept 24th Module 2.2 and 2.3 Bone Tissue and Skeletal Systems opens
Friday Sept 30th, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 2.2 Bone Tissue
Friday Oct 7st, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 2.3 Skeletal System – Appendicular and Axial Skeleton
Saturday Oct 8th Module 2.4 Joints opens
Friday Oct 14th, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 2.4 Joints
Saturday Oct 15th Module 2.5 Muscle Tissue opens
Friday Oct 21st, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 2.5 Muscle Tissue
Saturday Oct 22nd Module 2.6 Muscular System opens
Friday Oct 28th, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 2.6 Muscle System
Saturday Oct 29th Module 3.1 Nervous Tissue opens
Tuesday November 1st, 8AM-10PM Midterm (Modules 1.4 and 2 all inclusive)
Friday November 4thth, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 3.1 Nervous Tissue
Saturday November 5th Module 3.2 opens
Friday Nov 18, 8AM-8PM Quiz Module 3.2
Saturday Nov 19th Module 3.3 opens
Friday Nov 25th, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 3.3
Saturday Nov 20th Module 3.4 opens
Friday Dec 2nd, 8AM – 8PM Quiz Module 3.4
Dec 2- Review Sessions and Final Exam Preparation
Exam Period Final Exam: Module 1.4 – 3.4, 2 hours

Online, date and time, TBD.

 

 

Assessment

Assessment Mode 1: Weekly Quizzes

 

 Each week

 

 25%
Assessment Mode 2: Self Assessment

 

 Each week

 

 5%
Assessment Mode 3: Midterm Exam

 

 End of Module 2

 

 30%
Assessment Mode 4: Final Exam TBD

 

 40%

 

Assessment Descriptions

Assessment Mode 1: Quizzes (25 points) Quizzes will be based on the content defined in each sub module’s learning objectives. Quizzes will typically be in the form of multiple choice, fill in the blank and labeling type questions. Students are expected to complete all weekly quizzes and the lowest quiz grade will be dropped.

Assessment Mode 2: Self-Assessment: Adaptive Practice Exercise (5 points) Students have access to a tool called Wiley’s Orion Adaptive Practice for each sub module of the course (each chapter of the textbook). This tool provides a wide variety of questions on the topic and feedback to students on how they are progressing and what they need to work on. It uses an adaptive algorithm customized to each student which gives questions related to how they have scored on the ‘diagnostic” question set for each chapter. As students continue to learn the content they are presented with more challenging questions. Students must do the ‘diagnostic’ question set (20 questions) in order to access the Adaptive Practice questions. Students can then do as many Adaptive Practice questions as they wish, but generally the more they practice the higher their score will become.  Students must achieve a grade of 60% on a certain number of sub-modules to receive a grade as shown below. This Adaptive Practice can be considered a form of a participation grade. The grade achieved by using this tool reflects the time and effort dedicated to learning the module content.  The first module of this course (Module 1) is used as an orientation to this Adaptive Practice tool. Proficiency levels achieved in this module will not be included in the course grade.  Details of this assessment mode will be provided at the 1st course Webinar.

# of sub modules where Adaptive Practice was completed on a minimum of 50 questions and a score of 60% was achieved

 

 Points

 
8 – 10 5
6-7 3
4-5 2
1-3 1

 

Assessment Mode 3: Midterm Exam (30 points) There is one scheduled midterm which will be delivered online.  The midterm exam will be comprised of multiple choice, labelling, fill-in-the-blank, and short essay questions. It will be held at the end of Module 2 and will cover all materials covered in Modules 1.4 to 2.6 inclusive.  Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the Midterm. Further details regarding the exam will be given during the course.

Assessment Mode 4: Final Exam (40 points) The final exam date will be scheduled by the Registrar’s office and delivered online.  The final exam will be comprehensive, in that it will cover all content covered in Modules 2 and 3. It will be comprised of multiple choice, fill in the blanks, labelling and short essay questions. Students will have 2 hours to complete the final exam. Further details regarding the exam will be given during the course.