Lab to accompany BIOL 2320. One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2320 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll Equivalent Course(s): BIOL 2323

• LAB MANUAL
  • BIOL 2325/Human Anatomy Laboratory, 3rd edition, Tufte, M.J., ISBN 978-1-5339-3634-9, Hayden-McNeil Publishing, 2024. 
• Histology Guide (Links to an external site.). Free Website! 
• Optional: Visible Body apps and web-based programs are excellent and highly recommended. Also check for Visible Body apps for your cellphone! 
• Optional: A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd Edition Krieger ISBN: 978-1617316265 (Any edition is nice.)

Required Hardware/Software

• A working desktop or laptop (Macintosh or Windows) machine with a stable internet connection, webcam, and microphone OR visit an on-campus student computer lab.
• Google Chrome internet browser
• If this course is moved online/remote for whatever reason, Honor Lock may be required. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

GOAL 1: Gain Factual Knowledge (terminology, classifications, method, and trends) in beginning Human Anatomy. By providing instruction in human anatomy, students will:

1. Develop an understanding of the relation between structure and function in organismal vertebrate biology. These principles will be applied to an understanding of the regions and systems of the human body.
2. Understand the regional variation present within the human body by examining the organization of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, gut, urogenital, circulatory, and integumentary systems in each region (abdomen, thorax, pelvis, head, neck, and limbs).

GOAL 2: Learn fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories important to Beginning Human Anatomy. This course will provide:

1. Introductory level background for those students interested in pre-professional and health science programs.
2. basic information necessary for those students interested in teaching at the pre-college level.
3. basic information important for informed decision making as a citizen and/or employee in biologically related programs that impact on human health and human biology.

GOAL 3: Learn to APPLY course material (improve thinking, problem-solving, and thinking), in the study of human form/function. By providing lecture and laboratory instruction in human anatomy, students will:

1. Gain proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of two and three-dimensional images of the human body from various planes of view. Skills include regional and structural identification, comparison, and interpretation using prosected cadavers and cross-sectional images/models.
2. Be able to interpret variable or anomalous structural patterns. Since these patterns are quite common, analytical skills must include an awareness of the degree of variation in human morphology and its relevance to understanding human structure and function.

Submitting Assignments on Canvas

All assignments will be submitted and graded in Canvas. Because the online grading system is only available in Canvas, assignments will NOT be accepted via email for any reason. Assignments may be completed using any program but should be uploaded as a PDF file (or another readable file type by Canvas). If you print your assignments and complete them by hand, Adobe Scan or Genius Scan are free phone apps that will take pictures of all pages and turn them into a single PDF file.

• Pre and Post Labs must be submitted as a SINGLE file of multiple pages (not multiple, individual JPEGS or other files). It is incredibly time-consuming to grade multiple files. Multiple files submitted = zero points. 
• Pre and Post Labs must include YOUR name- even though you are submitting under your Canvas account, it is not legally yours unless your name is printed on it. No name = zero points. 
• Screenshots of your computer or phone are not acceptable. Screenshots = zero points. 
• Do your own work. Identical pre/post labs = everyone gets a zero. 
• Pre/Post Labs should be your best work. They should be easy to read and grade. It is your responsibility to make sure you are submitting the correct file for each assignment. After submitting, go back and LOOK at what you submitted.
• Can Canvas read it? Canvas cannot read .eml, .heic, or .pages files. Unreadable file types = zero points. 

Can I re-do or resubmit an assignment? No, in large college classes it is not feasible to continuously grade resubmissions. Please read the directions and make sure you are submitting your best work the first time- ask questions before you submit (and before the due date) to ensure you are doing it correctly. You can not do-over, but you can do better. 

Submission Mistakes If the wrong file is uploaded prior to the due date, an additional submission is permitted to upload the correct file with no penalty. After the due date, 1 point will be deducted for each incorrect submission. Make sure you submit the proper assignment in the proper place. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Students are NOT permitted to use AI tools to generate content for Human Anatomy Lab. 

Syllabus Quiz

The Syllabus Quiz is required to participate in this course. No grades will be assigned and you will not be allowed to participate in laboratory exercises until the Syllabus Quiz is completed. 

Pre-Lab Exercises (5pts each)

Pre-lab exercises are available in the lab manual. Pre-Lab exercises will be graded based on both accuracy (correct answers) and completion and may be graded by Teaching Assistants (TAs) or your Professor. Grading may be comprehensive (all answers checked for accuracy) or “spot-checks” where only selected questions are graded. How a specific pre-lab is graded will not be indicated, so to ensure the best grade possible you should complete all answers with thoroughness and accuracy. It is better to turn in something for partial credit than to not turn in anything.

Post-Lab Drawing Exercises (5pts each)

Post-lab drawing exercises are on Canvas (NOT in lab manual)- they must be completed by hand, scanned electronically (AdobeScan is a free app but there are others), and submitted to Canvas. If you have an electronic drawing tablet, you may use it but these should be "free-hand style" drawings, not computer/mouse-drawn images. Grades are based on following directions, labeling ALL structures, and effort. The more effort you put into these assignments, the more you will get out of them. It is better to turn in something for partial credit than to not turn in anything.

Quizzes (20pts each)

Quizzes are taken during the first 15 minutes of class so tardiness/absence will result in a loss of those points. Quizzes cover information from the previous lab and may include the identification of structures using microscope slides, models, cadavers, or images. Quizzes are primarily short answers, but may also have fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice questions. -.25 for each spelling and Left/Right mistake.

Practical Exams (100pts each)

Practical exams involve timed identification of structures on cadavers, models, images, and microscope slides. Due to the nature of setting up Practical Exams, there can be no make-up Practical regardless of the reason. -.25 for each spelling and Left/Right mistake. Students are allowed 1 minute per station and will have 10 minutes to re-visit any station needing review. If you have or need ADA accommodations for testing, please reach out to me so we can make a plan to ensure your success!

Practical Exams may only be taken once and must be taken with the lab section for which you registered.  

Virtual Reality (VR) Questionnaires

In this course, another study tool available to you is a VR anatomy software. Having the ability to visualize structures in 3D will help you learn the content in this course. To assess the usefulness of this study tool, Dr. Mraz-Craig and Mrs. Brock are conducting research on the effectiveness of using VR in anatomy courses. You will have the opportunity this semester to use Oculus Quest II VR headsets in Lecture, Lab, and the SUU Library to enhance your anatomy learning. Whether you have zero VR experience or are a Beat Saber expert (VR game), I hope VR provides you with an engaging and immersive learning experience.

• 1pt - Pre-VR Questionnaire- What do you know about VR now?
• 5pts - 5 VR Body System Questionnaires (1pt each)- Was VR useful in helping you learn this body system?
• 1pt - Post-VR Questionnaire- After this semester, how do you feel about using VR to study anatomy?

     Completion of all 7 surveys will earn an additional 3pts for a total of 10 possible bonus points. If you are enrolled in a lecture and lab using VR, you will need to complete the questionnaires in Canvas in both courses. VR headset use may be demonstrated in your Lecture and/or Lab course as well as how to cast (project VR images) to a computer. Six VR headsets with instructions on how to use them are currently available for checkout at the SUU Library Circulation Desk. You can seek assistance during office hours from Mrs. Brock, Dr. Mraz-Craig, Teaching Assistants, and Library Circulation Desk staff. If you have ANY issues- please do not get discouraged- we are updating and streamlining this process for students and appreciate feedback- positive or negative. Please do not hesitate to reach out for help!

Grade Scheme

All grades will be posted on Canvas. Anatomy Laboratory (BIOL2325) grades are separate from the lecture (BIOL2320). Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and legibility are required for all written work in this course. As your understanding of this material is essential both to the course and to your future career, please feel free to bring any questions about the course or grading to your Professor. I will be happy to review your answers with you and discuss ways to improve your scores either via email or during office hours.

Spelling and Right/Left

Correct spelling and identification of right/left structures are essential. A spelling error or misidentification of R/L results in a loss of -.25pt. Failing to indicate R/L at all results in a loss of -.25pt.

While the number of assignments may be modified, the percentages used to calculate grades will remain the same. The following grading standards will be used in this class:

	86.45-89.44% = B+	76.45-79.44% = C+	66.45-69.44% = D+
92.45-100% = A	82.45-86.44% = B	72.45-76.44% = C	62.45-66.44% = D
89.45-92.44%= A-	79.45-82.44% = B-	69.45-72.44% = C-	59.45-62.44% = D-	59.44% & below = F

• Start Here- Welcome to Human Anatomy Lab!
• Lab 1- Introduction & Cadaver Instruction
• Lab 2- Tissues & Integumentary System
• Lab 3- Axial Skeleton
• Lab 4- Appendicular Skeleton
• Lab 5- Muscles Part 1 (Torso & Leg)
• Lab 6- Muscles Part 2 (Arm & Face)
• Lab 7- Nervous System
• Lab 9- Heart
• Lab 10- Blood Vessels
• Lab 11- Respiratory
• Lab 12- Digestive
• Lab 13- Urinary

For messages sent to me, I will respond in the specified amount of time. Feedback is an important part of learning please look for feedback on your assignments that I provided in the specified amount of time, to find feedback look at this tutorial 

How do I view assignment comments from my Instructor? (Links to an external site.)

How do I view annotation feedback comments from my instructor? (Links to an external site.)

Please include your course and section number in ALL emails. If you can't remember the number the day/time of your course is fine but this helps me to help you so much faster! It is my goal to respond to student messages within 1 business day and provide grades and feedback within 5-7 business days from the due date.

Late Work/Extra Credit

Any assignment could be improved by having more time to prepare for it; any student who completes an assignment on time could undoubtedly have done a better job if given a few more days. To allow some, but not all, students extra time/credit is unfair.  To treat all students as equitably as possible, all dates and deadlines are considered final and any extra credit opportunities will be available to the entire class.

All due dates are posted on the course schedule from the first day so that you are both aware of and have time to make appropriate time-management decisions. Any changes to those dates will be communicated to the entire class.

The most common request for late submissions is technical issues. In almost all cases, these issues can easily be resolved with little difficulty if they are addressed in a timely manner and you are proactive in your communication with me. You should plan to complete assignments at least 24hrs prior to the deadline in order to account for time to correct any technical issues. Not understanding the assignment and/or not understanding how to submit the assignment are not acceptable excuses for turning work in late. 

Emergency situations are evaluated at the discretion of the Professor with typical grade reduction penalties of 10% per day. 

Asking for Extra Credit or "Grade Bumps" is unprofessional, unfair both to other students and to me, and subject to a 10% overall course grade penalty. Don't ask- the answer is no. 

Documenting Medical/Legal/Mental Health Excuses

Medical or Legal Documentation is required to be considered for a quiz/test makeup. In most situations, you should be able to take the quiz or test with a different section- email to be sure! In the unfortunate event of a death in your family, please provide a copy of the death certificate, memorial service, obituary, or other evidence. 

Mental health is important and is treated the same way physical illness is- you must provide documentation for mental health issues in the same way you would provide documentation for physical health issues. 

Communication with your Professor

Communicate with your Professor early and often! It is a great idea to personally introduce yourself to your Professors- either before/after class or during office hours! It helps me to put names with faces and familiarize myself with your unique personality! I love getting to know my students! This becomes especially important when you need someone to write a Letter of Recommendation for Study Abroad or for Professional Program applications. The better I know you personally, the better the letter I can write! 

If you are experiencing issues that are or may affect your class performance, please reach out! There are more options for accommodations if I am aware of your situation early in the semester. Waiting until the last minute makes it extremely difficult for me to provide you with meaningful support. 

Electronic Devices

• You are encouraged to bring your laptop/tablet for the purpose of taking notes. 
• You may take pictures of models, slides, and other resources in the Anatomy Lab.
• To ensure respect for the body donation, you may NOT take pictures of any cadavers, cadaver parts, or any portion of the classroom surrounding the cadavers. 

Computer/Internet

This course emphasizes proficiency with computers, word processing, the internet, email, and especially SUU’s Canvas System. Assignments will be submitted, and quizzes/tests taken via Canvas. Students are expected to utilize personal computers or student computer labs on campus to complete assignments. Planning is essential and “computer problems” is not an acceptable excuse for not completing an assignment by the due date.

Quizzes are taken during the first 15 minutes of class. It is still better to come late than to not come at all! Due to the hands-on nature of the course, attendance and active participation are essential. Lab activities cannot be completed outside of class. You are responsible for obtaining missed information from a classmate (make friends).

Students are welcome to attend any of my lab sections without notification. Test Days are the only time students are required to attend their registered section day/time. 

Your grade in this course is a direct reflection of your active engagement with the content. I will facilitate, guide, and explain but you must actively seek out and identify structures. “See it, Say it, Touch it, Teach it” The importance of joining a motivated study group and participating in Open Labs/Review Sessions cannot be overstated.  If it is in the Lab Manual, it is fair game for a Quiz or Practical Exam. 

$12.50 Fee

Canvas Section Information

You are enrolled in a combined Canvas section. If you have any questions about this, please ask! 

Canvas Notifications

Make sure you are getting Assignment Submission Comments by going to Canvas: Account (top left corner): Notifications: Submission Comment: Adjust settings to receive comments.

Check your email. Check Canvas. Be prepared, prompt, respectful, and enthusiastic!

Resources Available to Help YOU Succeed in this course

• Canvas- an extensive site with study tips, guides, and content-specific resources.
• Practice Quizzes on Canvas- give you a great idea of what to expect on "real" quizzes/tests. 
• Lab Guides- detailed lab guides will take you systematically through the content of each lab and give hints on what to expect on quizzes/tests. 
• TA Review Sessions- regularly scheduled TA-led review sessions
• PAL Tutoring
• Cadaver Practicum
  • Anatomy students are encouraged to study in the lab during Practicum on Monday afternoons.
• Library- Anatomy models are available for checkout inside the Library.

Student Recommendations

I will provide favorable recommendations for students earning an A or a B in this course. Please provide me with a completed envelope and forms as well as a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice (more is preferred). If you provide me with your cover letter, resume, or short essay about your experience highlighting why you will be successful in the program to which you are applying I will be able to write a more detailed and thorough recommendation.

SUU Campus Resources and Services

SUU has several resources and services available to support you during your time here at SUU, please review this list of SUU Campus Resources and Services (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and the Student Handbook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. For more information on Canvas and other technologies, and their statements on Accessibility and Privacy statements please review our Vendor Resources  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.page.

Canvas Information

Canvas is the where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.

• For Passwords or any other computer-related technical support:
• 435-865-8200
• support@suu.edu
• IT Service Desk
• For Canvas help:
• 435-865-8555
• canvas@suu.edu
• Canvas Help Center
• How to Use Canvas

Covid Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged in the relatively close quarters of the Anatomy Lab environment. Please consider getting fully vaccinated and boosted. If you are sick, please stay home. Please visit the CDC for the most current isolation and precautions for Covid-19.