Revised September 23, 2004
Welcome to Dr. Gottlieb's SCB203 Website
Fall 1, 2004
Contact Dr.Gottlieb
Office: E300 Z
Mail Box: E300
Office: 1.71.482.5746
Secretary: 1.718.482.5740
Email: gottliebmi@lagcc.cuny.edu
Cheating
You are responsible for doing your own work. Cheating is a sickness. Please don't get sick in class. LaGuardia's Academic Integrity Policy will be enforced! The college has established an Academic Integrity Policy that describes procedures and penalties for students who are suspected of academic dishonesty. This includes cheating, plagiarism, academic fraud, misconduct on internship or clinical affiliations, and bribery. Copies of the Academic Integrity Policy are available in the Student Government Office, the Student Life and Development Office, Counseling Cluster offices and the Library.
Caveat Emptor
Please note: SCB203 is an intense course. It requires students to master a large amount of information and number of concepts. Dr. Gottlieb suggests that you study a minimum of 7 hrs per week to obtain a grade of C or better in lab.An additional 7 hrs should be devoted to mastering the lecture material.
Course Information
SCB203 is the course code for Fundamentals of Human Biology I also commonly known as Human Anatomy & Physiology 1. The course is composed of lectures and laboratory exercises. The lectures count for 60% of the final grade; the laboratories count for 40% of the final grade.
Science Study Hall
The Science Study Hall , which is located in room M238, contains specimens, models, and slides that are used in the laboratory sessions. In addition, CD-ROMs and videos are available. Tutors are also available. M238 is usually open 6 days per week (not Sundays) and late on 1 or more evenings. Call 718.482.5738 for the study hall schedule.
Study Tips
Good better best,
Never let it rest.
'Till your good is better,
and your better is best!
Getting an "A" in Human A & P is not an accident! Click here for a list of helpful study techniques.

Laboratory Information
To view the SCB203 laboratory syllabus, click here.
There are 12 laboratory sessions, 1 per week. Sessions are each 3.5 hrs. Attendance is mandatory. You are responsible for knowing the contents of each laboratory session.
The laboratory manual is Human Anatomy & Physiolgoy Manual (Cat Version) by Elaine Marieb. Benjamin/Cummings Publishers, 8th edition (2005). The laboratory manual can be purchased in the College bookstore. The page numbers in the syllabus refer to Marieb's manual; unless, specified otherwise.
Some laboratory exercises involve the dissection of biological specimens. It is the students' responsibity to bring a dissection kit and disposable gloves to perform these exercises, both of which can be purchased in the bookstore.

Lecture Information
To view the SCB203 lecture syllabus, click here.
There are 36 lectures, 3 per week. Lectures are each 1 hour in duration. Attendance is mandatory. You are responsible for knowing the contents of each lecture.
The lecture textbook is Funadmentals of Anatomy & Physiolgoy by Frederick H. Martini. Prentice Hall Publishers, 6th edition (2004). The textbook can be purchased in the College bookstore. The page numbers in the syllabus refer to Martinit's text, unless specified otherwise.
Students can take advantage of the textbook website: www.aw.com/martini.
Examinations & Grading
Lecture. There will be 6 lecture quizzes, a midterm, and a final examation. The midterm covers all lecture material from the first lecture up to the midterm. The final covers all of he material from the midterm to the end of the semester.
Each quiz is worth 5% of the final grade (30% total). The midterm and final are each worth 15% of the final grade (30% total). Any make-up tests will be given at the discretion of the instructor.
Laboratory. There will be 4 laboratory examinations. These are not cumulative :Laboratory examination #1 will test the students' understanding of the firsrt 3 laboratory sessions. The 2nd laboratory examination will test the students understanding of bones (laboratories 4 & 5). The 3rd laboratory examination will test the students' mastery of muscle (laboratories 5-8). The 4th laboratory examination will test the students' knowledge of laboratory exercises 9-12. Each laboratory examination is worth 10% of your final grade (40% total).
Persistance Forges Results
Read this to motivate yourself to obtain the grade you want in Human A & P.
Calculate Your Grade
This template will help you calculate your grade as the course progresses. If you don't want to know your average, don't click here.