Update December 14th, 2020: The department is considering purchasing kits to send home for a couple of the Human Physiology (BIOL 4) labs. There may still be an opportunity for learning microscope skills or looking at models in optional face-to-face labs for BIOL 2 and 4. Exact dates remain unclear, but I’m leaving the dates below until more details are known. Updates to State and County guidelines based on changing COVID data, as well as decisions by the Peralta district administration, will be the major factors in planning. We may need to remain flexible about dates until after the semester begins.
I will update this page as I have new information. Detailed syllabi will be available to enrolled students in Canvas, shortly before the semester begins (January 25th)
If you try to enroll and my course is full, please see the information on this page.
- BIOL 2 (Human Anatomy) and BIOL 4 (Human Physiology) will be taught mainly online for spring 2021, due to Laney’s response to COVID-19
- both courses will be taught mainly asynchronously, with one synchronous Zoom session required each week at the regularly scheduled lecture time (likely Wednesdays)
- there will be a few occasions that require brief, synchronous Zoom meetings on lab days
- while you may complete the course fully online, there will likely be an opportunity for a few face-to-face labs
- any face-to-face labs will be OPTIONAL and held in room B207 (if you or someone you are in contact with are at high risk, please do not come to campus)
- there will be strict protocols for face-to-face labs
- I will need to keep class sizes smaller than usual, to adhere to the strict protocols
BIOL 2 Human Anatomy
Likely Dates for Face-to-Face Labs
note that you will enroll in either Tuesday OR Thursday lab (both are 9am – noon), and would attend the session for your lab section
Month |
Tuesday Lab Section |
Thursday Lab Section |
Topic |
February | 2 | 4 | Cells & Tissues |
February | 16 | 18 | Bones |
March | 23 | 25 | Muscles |
April | 13 | 15 | Nervous System |
BIOL 4 Human Physiology
Likely Dates for Face-to-Face Labs
note that physiology lab is Tuesday 1-4pm
Month |
Tuesday Lab |
Topic |
February | 2 | Cells & Tissues |
March | 2 | Reflexes & Senses |