Dr. Carol Rhodes
Biology 130
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Course Description This course is an introduction to human biology, with emphasis on the following topics: cells and tissues, chemistry of life, structure and function of organ systems, biology of cancer and other common diseases, human genetics. Student Learning Outcomes: My intent is to enable you to: -Analyze issues in human biology. -Describe essential biological structures and processes that occur at the molecular and cellular levels which enable life. -Describe the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems. -Understand how malfunctions can cause disease. -Make thoughtful personal choices in maintaining health.
Quizzes are given only during the first 10 minutes of class. NO MAKEUPS FOR LATE ARRIVALS. Contact me as soon as any problems with this class come up. I welcome comments that help me improve this class and make it worthwhile for you. I look forward to a successful term exploring biology with you.
Syllabus Dates are subject to change, as announced in class.
Reading assignment Week/Dates Topics in Johnson 1 Aug 22 Qualities of life, scientific process Ch. 1 2 Aug 27 Chemistry of life, biological molecules Ch. 2 3 Sept 5 Cell structure, membranes, transport Ch. 3 4 Sept 10 Tissues and organ systems Ch. 4 5 Sept 17 Integumentary system Ch. 4 Midterm I Ch 1-4 6 Sept 24 Skeleton: bones and joints Ch. 5 7 Oct 1 Muscles: from cells to movement Ch. 6 8 Oct 8 Nervous system, neurons, brain Ch. 11 9 Oct 15 Sensory systems, hearing and balance Ch. 12 Midterm II Ch 5,6,11,12 10 Oct 22 Blood cells and functions Ch. 7 11 Oct 29 Cardiovascular system, respiratory system Ch. 8, 10 12 Nov 5 Immune system, mechanisms of defense Ch. 9 Midterm III Ch 7-10 13 Nov 12 Endocrine system Ch. 13 14 Nov 19 Digestion Ch. 14 Thanksgiving Holiday 15 Nov 26 Urinary system Ch. 15 16 Dec 3 Cell division and cancer Ch 17, 18 17 Dec 10 Genes, inheritance, and new technologies Ch 16, 19 Final exam ch 13-19
Materials Required text: Johnson, M. Human Biology, Concepts and Current Issues, 4th ed. Reserved copies of the third edition are available in the Learning Center and the library.
Evaluation Better learning occurs when several different brain functions are involved, so include reading, writing, speaking, drawing, listening, and movement in your study plan. Use the sets of questions at the end of each chapter to help you prepare for exams. Use your lecture notes. textbook. and the CD activities to answer these questions. Work in study groups with classmates to improve your ability to discuss problems. When you explain a concept to someone else, you understand it better yourself. Assignments, Exams, Grades: You earn your grade by completing the following: 3 lecture exams (45%), final exam (20%), and quizzes and assignments (35%). Exams will be multiple choice and short answer format. Bring Scantron cards and pencils. Each midterm will have 2 grades: in-class and take-home. After taking the test in class and turning in your Scantron card, take the test questions home and complete a second Scantron card. Use texts, notes, study guides and classmates as resources. Any biology instructor, including me, is NOT a valid resource. Turn in this second Scantron card by the due date and time. The sum of both scores will count as one midterm grade. The final exam has no take-home component. There will be no makeup exams. The lowest midterm grade (in-class and take-home combined) for each student will be dropped when calculating the final course grade. Likewise, the lowest assignment or quiz grade for each student will be dropped. Late assignments will be given a penalty of 20% of total points possible for every day late. Early turn-in is fine. If I am not in my office, slip it under the door or email it to me or both. Late Work: Late assignments will be accepted if you have contacted me (phone or email are fine) ahead of time. Points will be deducted, at least 15% per diem. Early turn-in is fine. You can always slip it under my office door if I am not presen or email it to me or both. Grades are based on the percentage of total points earned by you. Highest score in the class will be set at 100%. As an example, suppose the highest score on a midterm was 93%. Then .93 X 90 = 83.7% is the low cutoff for an A. Intervals for other grades are calculated in the same way. This allows you to estimate your grade throughout the term. KEEP ALL RETURNED TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS UNTIL FINAL GRADES ARE COMPLETED. A 90-100% B 80-89% C 65-79% D 55-64% F below 55% If you decide to drop this course,
YOU must file the required papers with the registrar. Do not assume
that I will do it. Take care of your academic records. I look forward to a stimulating semester with you. With
good effort, we can all be successful in this class. Think, inquire, pursue your curiosity with zest,
and enjoy the journey!
Important Dates Final Exam Sept 5 - Last day to add or drop a semester long class (and be eligible for partial fee refund.) Sept 14 - Last day to drop a class without it appearing on your record Nov 20- Last day to withdraw from a class (appears on record as "W")
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