BIO 156 Syllabus Fall 08

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S Y L L A B U SYour Course Learning Plan

Course:

BIO 156 Human Biology for Allied Health

(082282)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time

Frame:

August 25th through December 13th (Fall 2008)

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

[email protected]

mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.J 103

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 amto 2:00 pm, or by

appointment. Mondays office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm will

be held in the learning center.

Classroom location: Monday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L 105

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0Course 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 includebasic chemistry, cell physiology, cell reproduction, genetics,

microbiology, anatomy and physiology, evolution and environmental

impacts.

Textbooks, software,

supplies, equipment and

tools:

Human Biology by Daniel Chiras, sixth edition.

C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1. Clinical microbiology
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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 theprinciples 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.

Grading (credit) criteria:

Exams:

3 in class exams at 100 pts apiece 300 pts.


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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

Assessment:

Each student will complete a learning styles assessment and write a

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 madeup 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 aCollege 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.


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Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562

Online resources and

services:

Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at

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 toanother 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 individuals work as ones

own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,

plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the Colleges

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 forresponding 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-


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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 andappropriate 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 toleratedand could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and facultyeach have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learningenvironment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standardsmay be subject to discipline. Faculty havethe professional responsibilityto treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guideclassroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner inwhich they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesyand sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals andtopics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexualorientation, gender variance and nationalities.

BIO 156 Fall 2008 Tentative Class Schedule

The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics coveredwill 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 August 25th Chapters 1 and 2

Course Content: Scientific method and application to

medicine. Cellular evolution and respiration.


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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.

2 September 1st

Labor Day, NO CLASS

Chapter 3

Course Content: Cellular evolution and respiration.

Introductory Biochemistry

Learning Outcome: Identify common cell types. Describethe principles of biological chemistry and how the principlesapply to all cellular life.

3 September 8th

Quiz #1 is September 8th

Chapters 4 and 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 anatomicalfeatures of mammals.

4 September 15th

Exam #1 is September 15th

Chapter 6

Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology.

Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features

of mammals.

5 September 22nd

Quiz #2 is September 22nd

Chapters 7 and 8


Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical featuresof mammals.

6 September 29th

Quiz #3 is September 29th

Chapters 9 and 10



of mammals.

7 October 6th

Quiz #4 is October 6th

Chapters 11 and 12



of mammals.

8 October 13th

Exam #2 is October 13th

Chapter 13



of mammals.

9 October 20th


Chapters 14

Course Content: Clinical Microbiology

Learning Outcome: Identify characteristics of clinically


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important microbes and the diseases they produce.

10 October 27th


Chapter 15

Course Content: Clinical Microbiology

Learning Outcome: Identify characteristics of clinically

important microbes and the diseases they produce.

11 November 3rd

Quiz #7 is November 3rdChapters 16 and 17

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 November 10th

Exam #3 is November 10th

Chapter 18

Course Content: Molecular genetics.

Learning Outcome: Describe DNA replication and protein

synthesis and relate this to human development.

13 November 17th

Quiz #8 is November 17th

Chapter 19

Course Content: Molecular genetics.

Learning Outcomes: Describe DNA replication and protein

synthesis and relate this to human development.

14 November 24th

Quiz #9 is November 24th

Chapters 23

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 December 1st

Quiz #10 is December 1st

Chapter 24

Course Content: Describe major ecological impacts of

humans and health-related implications.

Learning Outcomes: Describe major ecological impacts ofhumans and health-related implications.

16 December 8th

Final Exam is December 8th

Overall class review and Final Exam


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Lab Schedule of BIO 156 Fall Semester 2008Week Date Labs Covered

1 August 25th Microscope (pages 2-1 to 2-8)

2 September 1st NO LAB (Labor Day Holiday)

3 September 8th Chemical Properties of Cells (pages 5-1 to 5-7)

4 September 15th Cells: A Radical Idea (pages 7-1 to 7-11)

5 September 22nd Diffusion and Osmosis (pages 8-1 to 8-8)

6 September 29th Saliva Enzyme (pages 10-1 to 10-3)

7 October 6th Body Systems: Dissect Heart and Eye

8 October 13th Body Systems: Dissect Fetal PigGroup 1 and 2 presentations

9 October 20th Viral DNA Analysis

Group 3 and 4 presentations

10 October 27th Simple Stain and Antibiotic Resistance

Group 5 and 6 presentations11 November 3rd Gram Stain


12 November 10th Mitosis lab (12-1 to 12-4)



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Documents

BIO 156 Syllabus Fall 08