Damien Rutkoski

Wyoming Area School District
Course Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology

Department                             Science
Course                                     Anatomy and Physiology
Instructor                                Mr. Damien M. Rutkoski
School Phone                          570.655.2836   ext. 2226
Homework Hotline                 2226
Email                                       drutkoski324@yahoo.com

Check out: www.damienrutkoski.com

Course Description: Anatomy is a lecture-oriented course designed to help students discover Anatomy and Physiology through inquiry and investigation. The course content is aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology and Ecology and the Environment.

Text: Anatomy and Physiology by Marieb, Addison Wesley Longman Company, 2001.

Materials to be used: scientific calculator, notebook, pencils, folder.

Course Outline:

Tissues
Integumentary System
Bones and Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Blood
Cardiac System
Respiratory System
Reproductive System
Digestive System
Nutrition

The official school district policy will be used in converting numerical averages to letter grades and is listed below. FINAL AVERAGES ARE NOT ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER!!!

A         95-100                         C         75-79
A-        90-94                           C-        70-74
B         85-89                           D         65-69
B-        80-84                           F          0-64
Grade Computation

Exams 60% of final grade
Homework 30% of final grade
Attendance 10% of final grade

Class Participation

Every absence (besides school related) will result in a loss of 2 points. Attendance will account for 10% of the final grade per marking period.
Students must be prepared for class. This means having a notebook, writing utensil, and book/assignment.

Homework

When absent, students are required to call homework hotline to get assignments. All homework will be checked the day the student returns. Students should bring home text book every night.
Homework will be checked randomly. Homework accounts for at least 30% of the final grade per marking period.

Exams

If absent, the student will take exam the day they return to school or when the instructor decides to give the “make-up” exam.
No cheating. Please refer to the District’s policy concerning academic dishonesty. This policy will be enforced.

Classroom Rules

Classroom rules will be posted for all students to view.
Basic Rules