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Bio 156 is an introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell history, histology, microbiology, and genetics. The focus is on the biology of the human species, but many of the concepts will allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of the universal processes for all life on this planet.
Bio 156 is an introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell history, histology, microbiology, and genetics. The focus is on the biology of the human species, but many of the concepts will allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of the universal processes for all life on this planet.
Bio 156 is an introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell history, histology, microbiology, and genetics. The focus is on the biology of the human species, but many of the concepts will allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of the universal processes for all life on this planet.
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, and Thursday from 11:00 amto 2:00 pm. Office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday will be held in the Learning Center. The rest of my office hours will be in my office. Office hours will be held at alternate times by appointment. Classroom location: Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L 105
B. General Course Information
Credit hours: 4.0 Course description: An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell history, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: None Course purpose: Human biology is a general education course intended for students with pre-nursing/health professional goals. Although the focus of the class is on the biology of the human species, many of the concepts will allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of the universal processes for all life on this planet. These principles include basic chemistry, cell physiology, cell reproduction, genetics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, evolution and environmental impacts. Textbooks, software, Human Biology by Daniel Chiras, sixth edition. supplies, equipment and tools: C. Course Content and Outcomes Course content: 1. Clinical microbiology 2. Human physiology and anatomy 3. Molecular genetics 4. Mendelian genetics 5. Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction 6. Cellular evolution and respiration 7. Human evolution and natural selection 8. Light microscopy 9. Scientific method and applications to medicine 10. Human impacts and the environment 11. Introduction to biochemistry Learning outcomes: 1. Identify characteristics of clinically important microbes and the diseases they produce. 2. Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 3. Identify common human cell types. 4. Describe DNA replication and protein synthesis and relate this to human development. 5. Investigate specific patterns and probabilities of genetic inheritance and describe results. 6. Describe the organization and specialization of human cells into tissues and organs. 7. Diagram the eukaryotic cell cycle and relate its features to the controlled growth of human cells. 8. Describe the evolutionary support for the domains of life. 9. Define natural selection, describe varied evidences for evolution, and discuss the implications for human evolution. 10. Use a light microscope to examine cells and cell structures. 11. Relate the principles of the scientific method to current medical research. 12. Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related implications. 13. Describe the principles of biological chemistry and how the principles apply to all cellular life. Assessments: Assessments for this course will include in class exams, including a comprehensive final, quizzes, successful completion and write up of laboratory assignments, a 10 minute presentation to the class and participation in classroom discussions. Exams: Grading (credit) criteria: 3 in class exams at 100 pts apiece …………………300 pts. 1 comprehensive final ……………………………...200 pts. Quizzes: 10 quizzes at 20 pts. apiece .………………………..200 pts. Labs: Labs, 14 at 25 pts. apiece…………………………..350 pts. Presentations: In class presentation………………………………..50 pts. Learning Styles Assessment…………………………..20 pts. Total Points 1,120 pts. Letter Grades: A = 1,008 – 1,120 pts. B = 896 – 1,007 pts. C = 784 – 895 pts. D = 672 – 783 pts. F ≤ 671 pts. Labs: Labs will be graded for quality and completeness. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given in class about oncea week. Each quiz will be worth 20 points. Exams: There will be three closed book, in class exams throughout the semester worth 100 points each. There will also be a closed book comprehensive final at the conclusion of the class worth 200 points. Presentation: Each student will give a 10 minute presentation to the class during the semester on a topic assigned by the instructor. Learning Styles Each student will complete a learning styles assessment and write a Assessment: short paper detailing their learning style and their plan to be successful in the class. Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be made up with instructor permission only. All of the exams and the presentation must be completed in order to pass the class. No extra credit work is allowed.
Student Resources (as applicable)
Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a College library card entitles students to access materials housed at member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library resources. Learning Centers: A Learning Centeris available on the Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab. Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562 Online resources and: Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at services: www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings, laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog. Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the deadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W" on the permanent transcript. For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal deadline is November 1 in the Fall semester, April 1 in the Spring semester. For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitted until the class is 50 percent completed. For classes of 1-3 days in length, withdrawals are permitted until the class is 50 percent completed. A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions & Registration Office. Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s “Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the Yavapai College General Catalog. Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for responding to allegations of student misconduct. Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563). Cell phone and pager: Yavapai Collegeis committed to providing a quality learning environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non- audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used outside these facilities. Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios, discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board. Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty havethe professional responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities.
BIO 156 Spring 2009 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics covered will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed below. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that all students are aware of the changes. Week Date Topic 1 January 18th Chapters 1 and 2 Course Content: Scientific method and application to medicine. Cellular evolution and respiration. Learning Outcomes: Use a light microscope to examine cells and cell structures. Relate the principles of the scientific method to current medical research. Identify common cell types. Chapter 3 2 January 25th Course Content: Cellular evolution and respiration. Quiz #1 is January 29th Introductory Biochemistry Learning Outcome: Identify common cell types. Describe the principles of biological chemistry and how the principles apply to all cellular life. 3 February 1st Chapters 4 and 5 th Quiz #2 is February 5 Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction. Human physiology and anatomy. Learning Outcomes: Identify common human cell types. Describe the organization and specialization of human cells into tissues and organs. Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 4 February 8th Chapter 6 Exam #1 is February 12th Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 5 February 15th Chapters 7 and 8 Quiz #3 is February 19th Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 6 February 22nd Chapters 9 and 10 Quiz #4 is February 26th Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 7 March 1st Chapters 11 and 12 th Quiz #5 is March 5 Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 8 March 8th Chapter 13 Exam #2 is March 12th Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 9 March 15th SPRING BREAK! 10 March 22nd Chapters 14 and 15 Quiz #6 is March 26th Course Content: Clinical Microbiology Learning Outcome: Identify characteristics of clinically important microbes and the diseases they produce. 11 March 29th Chapters 16 and 17 Quiz #7 is April 2nd Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction. Mendalian genetics Learning Outcomes: Diagram the eukaryotic cell cycle and relate its features to the controlled growth of human cells. Investigate specific patterns and probabilities of genetic inheritance and describe results. 12 April 5th Chapter 18 Exam #3 is April 9th Course Content: Molecular genetics. Learning Outcome: Describe DNA replication and protein synthesis and relate this to human development. 13 April 12th Chapter 19 th Quiz #8 is April 16 Course Content: Molecular genetics. Learning Outcomes: Describe DNA replication and protein synthesis and relate this to human development. 14 April 19th Chapters 23 Quiz #9 is April 23rd Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection. Human impacts and the environment. Learning Outcomes: Describe the evolutionary support for the domains of life. Define natural selection, describe varied evidences for evolution, and discuss the implications for human evolution. Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related implications. 15 April 26th Chapter 24 st Quiz #10 is May 1 Course Content: Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related implications. Learning Outcomes: Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related implications. 16 May 3rd Overall class review and Final Exam Final Exam is May 7th Lab Schedule of BIO 156 Spring Semester 2009 Week Date Labs Covered 1 Microscope January 18th 2 Chemical Properties of Cells January 25th 3 Cells: A Radical Idea February 1st 4 Diffusion and Osmosis February 8th 5 Saliva Enzyme February 15th 6 Body Systems: Dissect Heart and Eye February 22nd 7 Body Systems: Dissect Fetal Pig March 1st Presentations 1-3 8 Viral DNA Analysis March 8th Presentations 4-6 9 SPRING BREAK! March 15th 10 Simple Stain and Antibiotic Resistance March 22nd Presentations 7-9 11 Gram Stain March 29th Presentations 10-12 12 Blood Typing April 5th Presentations 13-15 13 Mitosis lab April 12th Presentations 16-18 14 Human Genetics April 19th Presentations 19-21 15 Genetically Modified Foods April 26th Presentations 22-24 16 FINAL EXAM May 3rd During the course of the laboratory experiments students will use all of the concepts listed in the Learning Outcomes portion of the syllabus to successfully complete the lab.