BIO 156 Syllabus Fall 11 Onground

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S Y L L A B U S

Your Course Learning Plan

Course:

BIO 156 Human Biology for Allied Health

( CRN# 31398)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time

Frame:August 22

ndthrough December 10

th(Fall 2011)

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

[email protected]

mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.J 103

Office Hours: Office hours will be held on Mondays from 11:00am to 12:00pm,Wednesdays from 11:00am to 12:00pm and on Thursdays from

8:00am to 11:00am. Office hours on Thursday mornings from 8:00amto 10:00 am will be held in the Learning Center. Office hours will be

held at alternative times by appointment.

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

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0

Course description: An introductory biology course for allied health majors with anemphasis 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 studentswith 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 theuniversal processes for all life on this planet. These principles includebasic chemistry, cell physiology, cell reproduction, genetics,

microbiology, anatomy and physiology, evolution and environmentalimpacts.

Textbooks, software,

supplies, equipment and

tools:

Human Biology by Michael D. Johnson, sixth edition.


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C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1. Light microscopy

2. Scientific method3. Introduction to biochemistry

4. Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction

5. Cellular evolution and respiration6. Mendelian genetics7. Molecular genetics

8. Clinical microbiology9. Human evolution and natural selection

10. Human impacts and the environment11. Selected topics in human biology

Learning outcomes: 1. Use a light microscope to examine cells and cell structures. (1)

2. Describe the principles of the scientific method and relate them to

topics in the allied health fields. (2)

3. Describe the principles of biochemistry and how these principlesapply to all cellular life. (3,5)

4. Describe the structure of a eukaryotic cell including the properties of

the cell membrane. (4)

5. Identify common human cell types and describe the organization of

human cells into tissues and organs. (4)

6. Describe cell reproduction in eukaryotes and how this process occurs

in various human tissues. (4)

7. Describe the principles of cell metabolism including aerobic cellular

respiration. (5)8. Describe the evolutionary support for the domains of life. (5)

9. Describe the principles of Mendelian genetics as they apply toinheritance in humans. (6)

10. Describe DNA structure, replication and protein synthesis. (7)

11. Identify characteristics of clinically important microbes and the

diseases they produce. (8)

12. Define natural selection, describe varied evidences for evolution, and

discuss the implications for human evolution. (9)

13. Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related

implications. (10)

14. Apply general concepts to selected topics in human biology. (11)

15. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the biology of human cells,organisms and populations. (1-11)

16. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the biology of humancells, organisms and populations. (1-11)

17. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of data


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related to human cells, organisms and populations. (1-11)

18. Record the results of investigation through writing. 1-11)

Assessments: Assessments for this course will include inclass exams, including acomprehensive 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:

7 exams at 60 pts. apiece..420 pts.

1 comprehensive final exam.200 pts.

Quizzes

7 quizzes at 20 points apiece140 pts.

Presentation..50 pts.

Lab Activities

14 labs (30 points apiece).....420 pts.

1,230 pts.

Letter Grades: A = 1,107 1,230 pts. B = 984 1,106 pts. C = 861 983 pts. D =

738 860 pts. F 737 pts.

Labs: Labs will be graded for quality and completeness.

Quizzes: Quizzes will be given inclass about once a week. Each quiz will beworth 20 points.

Exams: There will be seven closed book, inclass exams throughout the semesterworth 60 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.

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 thepresentation 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 VerdeValley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide

library network, which provides access to a wide-range of informationand resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a

College library card entitles students to access materials housed atmember libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on


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reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of libraryresources.

Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde ValleyCampuses. 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:

services:

Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at

www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters

Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies

Attendance: Students who do not attend all class meetings and complete all required

assignments during the first two weeks of the semester will be droppedfrom the course.

The last date for student initiated withdrawal is October 16, 2011.

Withdrawing from a course after the published deadline for withdrawalrequires instructor approval and signature. I will only sign off onwithdrawals from this course afterOctober 16, 2011 in the event of a

serious and unavoidable situation. Students enrolled in this courseafterOctober 16,2011 will receive the grade earned for the semester.

As this is a college course that transfers as a Humanities option and

articulates as a sophomore level Art History Course to all three state

universities, the S/U grades are not an option for college students.

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 withdrawaldeadline 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 theclass 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 learningenvironment. 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


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Student Code of Conduct. Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, andviolation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the

Yavapai College General Catalog. Cell phones must be stored duringassessments. The presence of a cell on a students desk during an

assessment will be construed as cheating and the student will receive a0% on the assessment.

Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property arefundamental 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 servicesto students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or

accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arrangedthrough the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or

Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).

Cell phone and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learningenvironment. 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 usedoutside 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 toleratedand could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty

each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learningenvironment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards

may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professionalresponsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and

respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on themanner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional

courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect toindividuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion,politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities.


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BIO 156 Fall 2011 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 allstudents are aware of the changes.

Week Date Topic

1 Chapters 1 and 2

Course Content: Scientific method, Introduction to biochemistry

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 15-18

2 Quiz #1 is August 31st Chapters 2 and 3

Course Content: Light microscopy, Introduction to biochemistry,

Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction, Cellularevolution and respiration

Learning Outcome: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15-18

3 Exam #1 is September 7th

Chapters 4 and 5

Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and

reproduction, Selected topics in human biology

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15-18

4 Quiz #2 is September 14th

Chapters 6 and 7


reproduction, Selected topics in human biology

Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 14, 15-18

5 Exam #2 is September 21st Chapters 8 and 9


reproduction, Clinical microbiology, Selected topics in humanbiology

Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 11, 14, 15-18

6 Quiz #3 is due September 28th

Chapters 9 and 10


reproduction, Clinical microbiology, Selected topics in humanbiology


7 Exam #3 is October 5th

Chapters 11 and 12

Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology andreproduction, Selected topics in human biology



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8 Quiz #4 is October 12

th Chapters 13 and 14



9 Exam #4 is October 19th

Chapters 15 and 16



10 Quiz #5 is October 26th

Chapter 17

Course Content: Introduction to biochemistry, Cellular structure,function, histology and reproduction

Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 15-18

11 Exam #5 is November 2nd Chapter 18

Course Content: Introduction to biochemistry, Cellular structure,function, histology and reproduction

Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 15-18

12 Quiz #6 is November 9th

Chapter 19

Course Content: Introduction to biochemistry, Cellular structure,function, histology and reproduction, Mendelian genetics


13 Exam #6 is November 16th

Chapter 20

Course Content: Introduction to biochemistry, Cellular structure,function, histology and reproduction, Molecular genetics

Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 10, 15-18

14 Quiz #7 is November 21st Chapter 22

Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection


15 Exam #7 is November 30th Chapters 23 and 24

Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection, Humanimpacts and the environment


16 FINAL EXAM is December 7th

Overall class review and Final Exam


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Lab Schedule of BIO 156 Fall Semester 2011

Week Date Labs Covered

18/22, 8/24

Microscope

28/29, 8/31

Chemical Properties of Cells

3 9/7 Cells: A Radical Idea

Presentations 1 and 2

49/12, 9/14

Diffusion and Osmosis


59/19, 9/21

Saliva Enzyme


69/26, 9/28

Blood Typing


710/3, 10/5

Simple Stain and Antibiotic Resistance


810/10, 10/12

Gram Stain


910/17, 10/19

Body Systems: Dissect Heart and Eye


1010/24, 10/26

Body Systems: Dissect Fetal Pig


1110/31, 11/2

Viral DNA Analysis


12 11/7, 11/9 Mitosis lab


1311/14, 11,16

Human Genetics


1411/21

Genetically Modified Foods


1511/28, 11/30

Genetically Modified Foods

1612/5, 12/7

FINAL EXAM

During the course of the laboratory experiments students will use all of the concepts listed in the LearningOutcomesportion of the syllabus to successfully complete the lab.

Documents

BIO 156 Syllabus Fall 11 Onground