BIO 233 Module 1 Quick Reference

Course Access & Communication

  • Primary channel: Canvas. Check Canvas mail/inbox for announcements and direct messages. If Canvas has issues, use college email listed on course front page.
  • Office hours (student hours): typically in the Science Tutoring Center (Room 129) or in my office (Room 272W). No appointment needed; can meet in person or virtually. I can adjust around your schedule if needed.
  • Contact names: Professor Long, Professor Carrie, Miss Long, Miss Carrie, or Carrie.
  • Break/flow: Mondays/Wednesdays are busier, but I can accommodate if needed.

Resources & Materials

  • Textbook access via McGraw Hill: use the blue link or the left-side “MH” publisher link; follow the deep integration link to set up. If glitches occur, contact publisher.
  • Lab manual: available in bookstore (in-house edition) for around 5$-$6; digital copy also provided.
  • E-textbook vs loose-leaf: for this class you may get a loose-leaf copy for 30 at the bookstore; digital access via McGraw Hill is required for assignments.
  • Technology requirements: reliable internet, laptop/desktop (not recommended on phones/tablets for quizzes and picture-heavy content).
  • Library laptop loans: available if your computer fails. Documents and materials can also be printed at the library.
  • Organization: binder, file folders, highlighters/colored pencils; helpful for anatomy structures.

Getting Started: Textbook & Lab Materials

  • Textbook access: ensure you have access via the McGraw Hill platform; there will be assignments tied to the text.
  • Lab manual: bring by next week; includes models and supplemental material (hard copy and digital).
  • E-textbook access: follow onboarding steps; if you want a loose-leaf copy, it’s available for 30 at the bookstore.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) & Tutoring

  • SI: Supplemental Instruction available this semester; one SI session listed (e.g., 2:30–3:30). Extra credit up to 10 points for attending SI sessions, as with student hours participation.
  • Tutoring: multiple options, including the Science Tutoring Center and other campus tutoring resources. Sign-ups available through Canvas tutoring links.
  • Purpose: help keep material fresh, provide motivation, and improve retention.

Getting Access & Tech Tips

  • Textbook access: resolve glitches quickly by contacting publisher support; setup early.
  • Software/tools: McGraw Hill eTextbook for assignments; ensure internet access and a working computer.
  • If you’re stuck: use study guides and the available tutorial videos; ask me or tutors when needed.

Introductory Assignments & Course Overview

  • Intro assignments: three tasks with short due dates (e.g., Introduce Yourself Discussion Board – 5 points; Syllabus & Schedule Quiz – online with a digital or hard copy syllabus; Academic Integrity Module – short quiz).
  • Syllabus/detailed schedule: review to know due dates and module structure. The detailed schedule for Module 1 lists due dates for quizzes and module assignments.
  • Study approach: use the study guide on the first page of each module; practice by testing recall in chunks (e.g., three questions at a time).
  • Study guide usage: you can test yourself with the study guide questions; resources/videos are linked in the module to aid understanding.

Quizzes, Exams & Grading Structure

  • Quizzes: low-stakes, typically 5 points each; two attempts available online; some quizzes in class. Two features:
    • Top 20quizzescounttowardthegrade;thelowestquizzes count toward the grade; the lowest6 quiz scores are dropped.
    • No makeups for missed quizzes, but you have a built-in buffer from dropping the lowest six.
  • Exams: content and timing described in the syllabus and detailed schedule; exams mix multiple-choice and short-answer with some identification of structures on models.
  • Assignments: two types
    • Module assignments: extra practice on challenging concepts (e.g., bonds); total around 35 points across modules.
    • SmartBook assignments (McGraw Hill): interactive reading with questions; feedback and guided resources if mistakes are made; these also contribute toward the exam grade and are scheduled to align with the module content.
  • Access to assignments: module links on Canvas and the module page; detailed schedule shows exact due dates.

Modules, Study Guides & Study Tools

  • Structure: each module corresponds to material for an exam; two parts: Part 1 (this week) and Part 2 (next week).
  • Study guide: first page of the module; lists concepts to master; use the guide to focus study sessions and exam prep.
  • Study videos: review videos linked in each module (your instructor’s videos and vetted, additional instructors’ videos). Content is the same; some videos may reference other courses—ignore unrelated dates/due dates.
  • Practice questions: module includes in-module practice questions and an answer key; there may be a separate study guide question set for pre-quiz prep.

Lab Safety & Waivers

  • Lab waivers: complete the lab waiver forms with top3 safety rules:
    • No food or drink in the lab (including gum and candy).
    • Closed-toe shoes required.
    • No food waste in lab trash; use outside bins for wastes.
  • If injured: notify instructor; first aid is available; eye wash stations and a shower are available in the room.
  • Lab logistics: print and fill the lab waiver (hard copy); bring your name, section info (BIO 233, 006, Fall 2025), and sign if you’re 18+; otherwise guardian signature required.

Anatomy & Physiology Basics (Chapter 1 Focus)

  • Key definitions
    • Anatomy: study of the structure of the body; what forms a part of the body.
    • Physiology: study of function; what the structure does.
    • Structure and function are linked; impairment in anatomy affects physiology.
  • Levels of organization (brief recap)
    • Atoms → Molecules → Macromolecules → Organelles → Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems → Organism
  • Organ systems (quick overview)
    • Integumentary (skin): protection, thermoregulation, vitamin D production.
    • Skeletal: bones; protection, support, movement; hematopoiesis (blood cell production).
    • Muscular: movement and heat generation.
    • Nervous: electrical signaling; control of muscles and glands.
    • Endocrine: glands; hormones travel via blood.
    • Cardiovascular: heart and vessels; transport of nutrients and wastes; circulation.
    • Respiratory: gas exchange (O2 in, CO2 out).
    • Lymphatic: defense and fluid return via lymph nodes and vessels.
    • Digestive: nutrient absorption and waste elimination.
    • Urinary: filtration, pH and fluid balance, waste removal.
    • Reproductive: gonads; hormone production and gamete transport.
  • Homeostasis (brief)
    • Dynamic stability of internal environment; maintained by feedback systems.
    • Major signaling: nervous and endocrine systems coordinate homeostatic responses.
    • Examples: blood glucose between 70toto99 mg/dL\,\mathrm{mg/dL}; body temperature around a range around 37°C (98.6°F).
    • Negative feedback: turns off the stimulus (most common, e.g., temp regulation via sweating and vasodilation).
    • Positive feedback: amplifies the stimulus (e.g., labor contractions; platelets at a bruise).

Directional & Anatomical Terms (Practice)

  • Anatomical position: upright, feet forward, palms forward.
  • Anterior vs. Posterior: front vs. back (anterior = toward heart; posterior = toward back in humans).
  • Medial vs. Lateral: toward midline vs. away from midline.
  • Superior vs. Inferior: toward head vs. toward feet (trunk regions).
  • Proximal vs. Distal (limbs only): closer to the point of attachment vs. farther from it.
  • Superficial vs. Deep: closer to the surface vs. deeper in the body.
  • Contralateral vs. Ipsilateral: opposite sides vs. same side of body.
  • Practical notes: for limbs use proximal/distal; for trunk use superior/inferior; use medial/lateral and anterior/posterior as needed; visualize bones in anatomical position.

Quick Practice & Study Reminders

  • Use the study guide questions for quick quizzing; test yourself in small chunks (three questions at a time).
  • If you don’t know an answer, review the eTextbook, the lecture slides, and the linked review videos.
  • Expect content to come in chunks; quizzes will reflect the material just covered.
  • If something on a quiz/exam isn’t in the study guide, bring it to my attention; I aim to align questions with the guide.
  • Breaks and pacing: expect short class breaks between topics to help retention.

Quick Reference: Key Numbers & Terms

  • Organ systems: 1111 organ systems.
  • Intro points: Introduce Yourself discussion = 55 points.
  • Quizzes: 55 points each; top 2020 quizzes count; drop the lowest 66; no makeups.
  • Module assignments: total around 3535 points.
  • SmartBook assignments: interactive reading; mastery-based progress.
  • Lab materials cost: lab manual around 5$-$6.