COURSE NUMBER AND TITLES: BIOL 107 HUMAN BIOLOGY gives the

(4:3, 3,2) student who is a non-science major an understanding of the human organism through physical, cultural, genetic and social viewpoints. In this course the student will learn how the various systems of the body function, how the human species has developed, and its interrelationship with its environment.

SECTION: BIO 107 A SEMESTER: Fall 1999

BIO 107 LBAA

COURSE MEETING DAYS AND TIMES:
M & W - 12:05 PM - 1:30 PM D-200

F - 12:05 PM - 2:05 PM D-204

INSTRUCTOR: Sister Barbara Carr, OSF

OFFICE LOCATION AND TELEPHONE: D-203-C 410-455-6945

OFFICE HOURS: M, W, F - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Student evaluation will consist of four unit examinations, each with a minimum of fifty questions and a cumulative final exam of one hundred questions. In the laboratory, frequent quizzes will be given. You are responsible for any information that is discussed in class or assigned as out of class activities. Form a buddy system with class members so they can give you notes if you have to miss a class. The tutorial center usually provides tutors for the Biology courses and if you are experiencing difficulty with the course avail yourself to tutorial services or see me during office hours for help.

Each week, every student will be expected to turn in a 3x5 index card summarizing articles that are related to the course objectives. The articles used must be from sources published within 6 months of the index card due date. The index cards will reflect the following format:

Date of article and name of source (scientific journal; science magazine)

Title of article and author’s name

the index card only.

The summary must be written in paragraph form, using standard sentences with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Newspaper articles may be used if they are relevant to the topic currently being discussed in class, but the newspaper must be less than one week old. The newspaper articles will also use the above index card format.

If all cards are submitted when due and meet the criteria for the index card format, ten extra points will be given, and averaged with the exam grades at the end of the semester. If time allows, students will be asked to share the reading with the class.

Each student is required to write a paper of no more than ten typed written pages (or 12 pages in very neat, legible, handwriting). A minimum of three references must be used with only one being a book. The other references must be from science journals or science magazines (not Internet). A 3x5 index card with a topic and the student's name must be turned in by week five of the semester for approval by the instructor. Each student will give a 6-10 minute oral presentation of his or her paper during the last two laboratory sessions of the semester. The topic of the paper must be related to the objectives of the course. The paper may be developed from one of the weekly readings if desired. The paper will be graded according to the following criteria:

1. Topic card submitted on time

2. Bibliography as directed

3. Content

4. Correct writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling

5. Oral presentation

Be creative when selecting the topic for the paper. There are emerging bio-technologies and environmental issues that are raising important concerns for life on this planet as we know it. The concerns are multi-faceted and extend into many arenas; cultural, ethical, financial, moral, personal, national, regional and societal as well as some being global in magnitude.

Purpose: To give students a basic understanding of the human organism, and where and

how the human species fits into the environment.

Objectives: At the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify and briefly describe the principal systems of the body.

2. Describe the macroscopic structure and function of each component of each

system. Describe how the body functions as a whole (interrelationship

of systems).

3. Identify and describe some of the major challenges to homeostasis.

4. Describe the relationship of the human race with the environment - past,

present and future.

5. Define ethical and moral issues which arise from modern medical technology.

The three hours of lecture will be supplemented by one two-hour laboratory session per week. This session will be used to reinforce the material presented in lecture with observations by

the students and practical exercises.

TEXTBOOK: Human Biology - (Health, Homeostasis, and the Environment)

3rd edition, Daniel D. Chiras

Human Biology (107) Lecture - Packets in the College Bookstore

Human Biology (107) Laboratory for a nominal fee

Lecture 70% of the course grade: Laboratory 30% course grade.

4 unit exams (100 pts. Each) 400 pts.

Cumulative Final Exam (200 pts.) 200 pts. Fri. Dec. 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

10 Lab quizzes (10 pts. Each) 100 pts.

10 Index cards (1 pt. Each) 10 pts.

(These are not optional despite

Low point total.)

Paper 100 pts.

TOTAL 810 pts.

The paper will be graded as follows:

Written (60%) Oral Presentation (40%)

and ability to convey this knowledge

and answer questions on the topic if asked

90 - 100% A

80 - 89% B

70 - 79% C

60 - 69% D

Beginning in the F’99 semester, there will be no ‘W’ grades. Previously students could drop the last day of class and receive a ‘W’ on their transcript. This will no longer be the case. Under the new policy, if a student decides to drop a class it must be done by the 10th week of the semester. This semester, Nov. 16th will be the cut-off date for dropping a class or changing to audit status.

Students are expected to attend all class sessions except in cases of emergency (e.g. illness, death in family), the occasion of religious holidays (the observance of which requires restrictions of daily activity), or when participating in official college functions (e.g., field trips and athletic events.) In the case of absence for special personal reasons other than those mentioned above, it is the student's responsibility to confer with the instructor about whether the absence is to be considered as excused. When determining whether to consider an absence as excused, the instructor may require such evidence as seems fit and may consider the student's previous attendance record. When a student's unexcused absences have exceeded the number of class sessions per week, the instructor issues a written warning to the student, with a copy to the Director of Counseling. The instructor may recommend that the student be dropped from the class following an additional unexcused absence.

If a student is absent, he or she must call the instructor within 24 hours of the absence. A student who has been absent is not excused from an exam given on the day he/she returns to class. All make-up exams will be given at the convenience of the instructor and may be any format, including essay. No more than one make-up will be allowed in a semester, and will be allowed only if the absence qualifies according to the college attendance policy. Students are also expected to conduct themselves appropriately so harmonious relationships and a positive academic learning environment exists within the classroom. See Student Code of Conduct in Student Handbook.

Week Lecture

1 Chemistry

Biochemistry

2 Cell Structure and Function

Human Organization

3 Digestive system

Nutrition

4 Composition of Blood

Function of Blood

5 Cardiovascular System

6 Lymphatic System

Immunity

7 Respiratory System

8 Urinary System

9 Skeletal System

Muscular System

10 Nervous System

Senses

11 Endocrine System

12 Reproduction

13 Open topic

14 Open topic

Sept.

10 Orientation - Discussion

17 Lab 1

24 Lab 2 - Quiz 1

Oct.

1 Lab 3 - Quiz 2

8 Lab 4 - Quiz 3

15 Lab 5 - Quiz 4

22 Lab 6 - Quiz 5

29 Lab 7 - Quiz 6

Nov.

5 Lab 8 - Quiz 7

12 Lab 9 - Quiz 8

19 Lab 10 - Quiz 9

26 Thanksgiving Break

Dec.

3 Quiz 10 (oral presentations)

10 (oral presentations)