Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Dr. Sharon Simpson - BSC2085 |
Faculty Introduction
Before coming to Broward College, I taught Medical School Gross Anatomy and Histology classes at Osteopathic Medical Schools in Ohio and Florida. For over 20 years, I have taught Anatomy and Physiology lectures and labs at the Central Campus. About 10 years ago, I volunteered to create the first fully online Anatomy and Physiology class at Broward College. As a result, I am comfortable helping you with the challenges in this course and will be giving you the background you need to succeed in your future allied health careers.Course Description
In this course, you will master a great many biological concepts and learn the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special sensory systems. To do this in an online format, I have set up many types of learning materials for you. You will be able to communicate with me and your classmates in emails and discussion postings. To complete the course you will engage in class discussions, complete small assignments and miniquizzes and take proctored online exams on special computers in the library. If you would like to read Broward College's complete course description for this course, go to BSC2085 Course Outline.Methods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour course. Normally, a 3-credit hour course would meet two or three times each week for a total of 48 hours per term. However, In this class, you will take four on campus exams and will be engaged in online activities for the remainder of the class time. These activities include small assignments to help you master the most challenging concepts, Miniquizzes designed to help you review and prepare for the exams and thought provoking class discussions. The course makes it possible for you to use the powerpoints that I created for you as your study notes and, also, organizes some very useful material provided by the textbook publisher.Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic chemical concepts, body organization, the structure and function of human cells, tissues, membranes, glands, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, and the special senses.Course Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course although it would be very helpful to have taken Chemistry for the Allied Health Student (Chem 1032) and a computer class such as CGS1100. Human Anatomy and Physiology I laboratory (BSC2085L) is a corequisite for this course. The laboratory activities will reinforce your understanding of the major concepts of the lecture material. The laboratory (BSC2085L) is NOT an online class and consists of on campus 2 hour labs.New to e-learning? Review the student videos and general information about online learning at the Broward College Online website before enrolling in any online or blended course. Before enrolling in an e-learning course review, computer requirements. All students must obtain their BC email address. It is used for course login. You will need a photo ID card in order to take the exams in the Online testing center - either a student ID card or a driver's license that has the identical name for which you are registered in this course.
Course Materials and How to Register for this Course
The required textbook is Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function by Kenneth Saladin (6th edition). It can be purchased at all of the college bookstores as a paperback or as a hardcover version that will include what you need for Anatomy II as well. It is also being sold by the publisher as an ebook that you can use on an IPad or on your desk computer. In the Central campus bookstore, it is bundled with 2 free coupon codes for websites that contain material useful to you in both the lecture and the co-requisite Anatomy and Physiology Lab course. Printed powerpoints created by Dr. Sharon Simpson are also available in the Central Campus bookstore. The powerpoints are included in the course, but they are flash files and can not be printed. An optional but highly recommended CD-ROM entitled Interactive Physiology - 10 System Suite Student Version by Benjamin Cummings (ISBN 9780805361186 published 2008) can be purchased online from Barnes and Noble for about $12.You may enroll in this course by going through myBC website . Due to the design of the course, once the course is full, I can not add additional students. However, near the end of the registration period for the upcoming Term, the registrar purges students that have not paid their tuition fees creating some openings. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.
Information Contact
I can be reached by email for questions about the course at ssimpson@broward.edu . The Biology department phone number is 954-201-6557 or -6674 if you have questions about the laboratory co-requisite or other more general questions.How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course
The course will not be accessible until 8AM on the first day of class. At that time, the course will be open to all registered students that have paid their tuition. There may be a delay of up to 20 minutes from when a student registers and pays before BConline login is activated. The following is some useful information that will help you get access to the course.Links to help students get connected to BConline course(s)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Dr. Sharon Simpson - BSC2086 |
This class meets totally online with no on-campus meetings. However, you will need to go to either the e-Testing Center at Central Campus or e-Testing Center at North Campus to take each of the four mandatory exams as scheduled, during e-Testing Center hours of operation.
Faculty Introduction
Before coming to Broward College, I taught Medical School Gross Anatomy and Histology classes at Osteopathic Medical Schools in Ohio and Florida. For over 20 years, I have taught Anatomy and Physiology lectures and labs at the Central Campus. About 10 years ago, I volunteered to create the first fully online Anatomy and Physiology class at Broward College. As a result, I am comfortable helping you with the challenges in this course and will be giving you the background you need to succeed in your future allied health careers.Course Description
In this course, you will master a great many biological concepts and learn the anatomy and physiology of the immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. To do this in an online format, I have set up many types of learning materials for you. You will be able to communicate with me and your classmates in emails and discussion groups. To complete the course you will complete small assignments, discussion groups, and Miniquizzes and take proctored online exams on special computers in the library. If you would like to read Broward College's complete course description for this course, go to BSC2086 Course Outline .Methods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour course. Normally, a 3-credit hour course would meet two or three times each week for a total of 48 hours per term. However, In this class, you will take four on campus exams and will be engaged in online activities for the remainder of the class time. These activities include small assignments to help you master the most challenging concepts, Miniquizzes designed to help you review and prepare for the exams and thought provoking class discussions. The course also makes it possible for you to use the powerpoints that I created as your study notes and organizes some very useful material provided by the textbook publisher.Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, urinary, immune and reproductive systems, as well as an understanding of human metabolism and development.Course Requirements
You must have completed both BSC2085 and BSC2085L (Human Anatomy and Physiology I and the lab), before taking this course. It is not required, but it would be very helpful to have taken Chemistry for the Allied Health Student (Chem 1032) and a computer class such as CGS1100.Human Anatomy and Physiology II laboratory (BSC1086L) is a corequisite for this course. The laboratory activities will reinforce your understanding of the major concepts of the lecture material. The laboratory (BSC2086L) is NOT an online class and consists of on campus 2 hour labs.
New to e-learning? Review the student videos and general information about online learning at the Broward College Online website before enrolling in any online or blended course. Before enrolling in an e-learning course review, computer requirements. All students must obtain their BC email address. It is used for course login. You will need a photo ID card in order to take the exams in the Online testing center - either a student ID card or a driver's license that has the identical name for which you are registered in this course.
Course Materials and How to Register for this Course
The required textbook is Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function by Kenneth Saladin (6th edition). It can be purchased at all of the college bookstores as a paperback or as a hardcover version that will include what you need for Anatomy II as well. It is also being sold by the publisher as an ebook that you can use on an IPad or on your desk computer. In the Central campus bookstore, it is bundled with 2 free coupon codes for websites that contain material useful to you in both the lecture and the co-requisite Anatomy and Physiology Lab course. Printed powerpoints created by Dr. Sharon Simpson are also available in the Central Campus bookstore. The powerpoints are included in the course, but they are flash files and can not be printed. An optional but highly recommended CD-ROM entitled Interactive Physiology - 10 System Suite Student Version by Benjamin Cummings (ISBN 9780805361186 published 2008) can be purchased online from Barnes and Noble for about $12.You may enroll in this course by going through myBC website . Due to the design of the course, once the course is full, I can not add additional students. However, near the end of the registration period for the upcoming Term, the registrar purges students that have not paid their tuition fees creating some openings. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.
Information Contact
I can be reached by email for questions about the course at ssimpson@broward.edu . The Biology department phone number is 954-201-6557 or -6674 if you have questions about the laboratory co-requisite or other more general questions.How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course
The course will not be accessible until 8AM on the first day of class. At that time, the course will be open to all registered students that have paid their tuition. There may be a delay of up to 20 minutes from when a student registers and pays before BConline login is activated. The following is some useful information that will help you get access to the course.
Links to help students get connected to BConline course(s)
