BIO 210 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric Overview The final project for this course is the creation of a PowerPoint presentation investigating one organ system. The overall task of this assignment is to identify and investigate the anatomy and physiology of one organ system in the body, to assess how this primary organ system interacts with a secondary organ system, and to investigate one specific disease that affects the primary organ system. It is hard to imagine that 11 intricate body systems are working together all at the same time to maintain homeostasis, i.e., keeping internal conditions within an optimal range. As you read this, your body is performing hundreds of tasks. Your brain is processing the sensory information that you are reading, your heart is pumping your blood throughout your body, your small intestine is breaking down your last meal, and this list goes on and on. Anatomy is the study of the structures that comprise the body and physiology is the study of the functioning of how the anatomical structures work together to achieve a certain task. This final project provides an opportunity to explore one of the 11 body systems and communicate your knowledge and insights on human anatomy with your peers. The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Five. The Final PowerPoint presentation will be submitted in Module Seven and will be a summation of each milestone consolidated and condensed into one presentation. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:  Identify and explain the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body  Illustrate the highly connected pathways of all systems of the body by participating in a class project that demonstrates these connections  Critically analyze current issues in human health and medicine, and demonstrate application of that knowledge to their own bodies and life experiences Prompt Each student will choose one organ system to investigate in detail through this course and develop a PowerPoint presentation on the chosen organ system summarizing the required information. Understanding of this organ system and its interconnectedness with other organ systems will be explored through the preparation of three formative milestones and one final presentation. The 11 organ systems that comprise the human organism are the circulatory system, digestive system, endocrine system, excretory system, integumentary system, lymphatic system, muscular system, nervous system, reproductive system, respiratory system, and lastly, the skeletal system. Each system has distinct differences and similarities that are important to understand. This knowledge is needed to comprehend current issues in human health and medicine and their implications for your well-being. By completing this cumulative task, each student will gain greater experience in scientific writing and will obtain a greater appreciation and respect for the intricacy of the human body. Students will use the knowledge gained in this class, the accompanying e-text, and MasteringA&P to achieve the following three specific goals: 1. To assess the anatomy and physiology of one chosen organ system. 2. To evaluate how this primary organ system interacts with a secondary organ system. 3. To describe and analyze one illness affecting this primary organ system. Presentation Resources: Your final presentation will be submitted in PowerPoint or another presentation format such as Google Presentation. You can also visit https://www.openoffice.org to download a program called Apache OpenOffice Impress. It allows you to create a PowerPoint presentation with a free, compatible program through OpenOffice. A free Word program is also available at this web address. Writing Resources: References and additional formatting should be done in APA 6th Edition format. If you need help with APA citation and reference formatting, please consult the Reading and Resources folder in the class. More information on formatting can be found at the Purdue Online Writing Lab website. The Shapiro Library at SNHU also has some great writing resources, as well as searchable databases of academic works to consult. For example, the ProQuest Biology Journals database provides access to a wide range of biology topics including some of the most popular information resources for users in academic, government, and public research environments. For this project, the use of reliable academic resources is important to ensure the presentation of accurate and timely material. Academic resources include your textbook, journal articles, and government websites. Please avoid the use of sites like Wikipedia and Ask.com, as they are not considered academically reliable. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: 1. Describe the anatomy of the primary organ system in 2–3 slides, ensuring that you: a. Provide a description of the organ system’s location as presented in the anatomical position within the human body. b. Describe the organs and structures contained in this organ system. c. Identify key cell or tissue types contained in this organ system. d. Provide a labeled diagram or image illustrating the organ system’s location relative to other organ systems. 2. Explain the physiology of the organ system in 2–3 slides, including: a. A description of the major physiological functions of the organ system. b. A labeled diagram or image illustrating one of the functions of the organ system. 3. Describe the relationship of the primary organ system to a secondary organ system in 2–3 slides, specifically: a. The interactions of the two systems, including physiological functions that require the two systems to perform together. b. The dependence of the human body on this specific relationship, i.e., its significance. 4. Discuss common medical issues and diseases affecting the primary organ system in 2–3 slides, describing for each: a. The nature of the condition or disease (e.g., who can have this and when it can occur). b. The implications of the condition or disease (i.e., the impaired function, the ultimate consequences). c. The cause(s) of the condition or disease. d. The prevalence of the condition or disease in the American population. Milestones Milestone One: Organ System Assessment Discussion In Module Two, you will submit your organ system assessment to the discussion board. In a bulleted list, describe the organ system you have chosen for the final project. You must include the anatomical location of the particular organ system, key anatomical features, key physiological functions, and histology, as well as some interesting facts, findings, or health issues related to this system. In response to your classmates’ posts on other systems, comment on their choices, describing at least one function that requires the interaction of both the system you have chosen and the system the classmate has chosen. This milestone is graded with the Milestone One Rubric. Milestone Two: Organ System Interrelationship and Disease Assessment Discussion In Module Four, you will submit your organ system interrelationship and disease assessment to the discussion board. In a bulleted list, describe the homeostatic interrelationship between the primary organ system and one secondary organ system. Describe one disease or medical illness that affects the primary organ system you are reviewing. In response to your classmates’ posts on other systems, comment on a disease that affects their organ system of choice and has subsequent effects on the organ system you have chosen. This milestone is graded with the Milestone Two Rubric. Milestone Three: Peer Review of Draft PowerPoint Presentations In Module Five, you will submit a draft of your final PowerPoint presentation based on the information that you identified in Milestones One and Two to the discussion board to be reviewed by your fellow classmates. You will review others’ work and provide feedback. This milestone is graded with the Milestone Three Rubric. Final Submission: Organ System Investigation PowerPoint Presentation In Module Seven, you will submit your PowerPoint presentation on your chosen organ system. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final product. It should reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. This presentation will be graded with the Final Project Rubric. Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your final presentation should be a minimum of 8–10 slides in length, incorporating at least two pictures, diagrams, graphs, or other visual information. You must include both a cover page and a reference page, not included in the 8–10 slide minimum. APA format citations for references and visual information should be used. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Organ System: Location Meets “Proficient” criteria and description is detailed, specific, and supported by the use of references or images Accurately describes the physical location of the organ system as presented in the anatomical position within the human body Describes the physical location of the organ system as presented in the anatomical position within the human body; however, information is inaccurate or incomplete Does not describe the physical location of the organ system as presented in the anatomical position within the human body 5 Organ System: Organs and Structures Meets “Proficient” criteria and the description is comprehensive Describes the organs and structures contained in this organ system Describes the organs and structures contained in this organ system; however, key structures are not described or are inaccurately described Does not describe the organs and structures contained in this organ system 5 Organ System: Key Cell or Tissue Types Meets “Proficient” criteria and cell and tissue characterization is well-supported by the use of references or images Identifies key cell or tissue types in this organ system Identifies cell or tissue types in this organ system, but key cell and tissues are absent Does not identify cell or tissue types in this organ system 5 Organ System: Diagram Meets “Proficient” criteria and image used provides a comprehensive picture of the spatial relationships Provides a labeled diagram or image illustrating the organ system’s location relative to other organ systems Diagram or image is missing key labels or the location of organ system relative to others is not clear Does not provide a labeled diagram or image illustrating the organ system’s location relative to other organ systems 5 Organ Physiology: Major Functions Meets “Proficient” criteria and is supported by the use of references or images Explains the major physiological functions of the organ system One or more major functions of the organ system are not explained or explanation is vague or inaccurate Does not explain the major physiological functions 5 Organ Physiology: Visual Representation of One Function Meets “Proficient” criteria and visual image provides a welldefined presentation of the function Provides an accurately labeled diagram or image illustrating one of the functions of the organ system Diagram or image illustrating one of the functions of the organ system is not sufficient to illustrate the organ function Does not provide a labeled diagram or image illustrating one of the functions of the organ system 5 Relationship to Secondary Organ System: Interactions Meets “Proficient” criteria and description is specific and supported by the use of references Describes the relationship of the primary organ system to a secondary organ system, including physiological functions that the two systems perform together Describes the relationship of the primary organ system to a secondary organ system; however, the physiological function is not described or is inaccurate Does not describe the relationship of the primary organ system to a secondary organ system 15 Relationship to Secondary Organ System: Significance Meets “Proficient” criteria and description of the interactions is comprehensive Describes the significance of the two organ system interactions to the human body Describes the significance of the two organ system interactions to the human body but key information is vague, missing, or inaccurate Does not describe the significance of the two organ system interactions to the human body 15 Medical Issues and Diseases: Description Meets “Proficient” criteria and is supported by the use of references or images Provides accurate information on one condition or disease that affects the primary organ system discussed Provides information on one condition or disease that affects the primary organ system discussed; however, information is vague or incomplete Does not provide information on one condition or disease that affects the primary organ system discussed 7 Medical Issues and Diseases: Implications Meets “Proficient” criteria and description is detailed and supported by the use of references Describes the implications of the condition or disease Describes the implications of the condition or disease but description is lacking detail Does not describe the implications of the condition or disease 7 Medical Issues and Diseases: Cause Meets “Proficient” criteria and is supported by the use of scientific references Discusses the major causes of the condition or disease Discusses causes of the condition or disease; however, one or more major causes are not included or not accurately described Does not discuss the major causes of the condition or disease 8 Medical Issues and Disease: Prevalence Meets “Proficient” criteria and well-supported by the use of references or images Accurately describes the prevalence the condition or disease in the American population Describes the prevalence the condition or disease in the American population.