BIO 156 Syllabus Spring 12 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# 14177)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time

Frame:January 18

ththrough May 8

th(Spring 2012)

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 8:00 am to 10:00 am,Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Wednesdays from 11:00 am

to 12:00 pm. Office hours from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Tuesdayswill 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 byappointment.

Classroom location: Tuesday and Thursday 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 an

emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cellhistory, 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 conceptswill allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of theuniversal 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,

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 microscopy2. Scientific method

3. Introduction to biochemistry4. Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction

5. Cellular evolution and respiration6. Mendelian genetics

7. Molecular genetics8. Clinical microbiology

9. Human evolution and natural selection10. Human impacts and the environment

11. 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 totopics 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 ofthe cell membrane. (4)

5. Identify common human cell types and describe the organization ofhuman cells into tissues and organs. (4)

6. Describe cell reproduction in eukaryotes and how this process occursin various human tissues. (4)

7. Describe the principles of cell metabolism including aerobic cellularrespiration. (5)

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

9. Describe the principles of Mendelian genetics as they apply to

inheritance in humans. (6)

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

11. Identify characteristics of clinically important microbes and thediseases they produce. (8)

12. Define natural selection, describe varied evidences for evolution, anddiscuss the implications for human evolution. (9)

13. Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-relatedimplications. (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 human


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cells, organisms and populations. (1-11)

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

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 andparticipation 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 information


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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 onreserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library

resources.

Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde ValleyCampuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support forstudents 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 atwww2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters

Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies

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

withdrawals from this course afterOctober 16, 2011 in the event of aserious 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 stateuniversities, the S/U grades are not an option for college students.

Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until thedeadline 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 Springsemester.

For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitteduntil 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 administrativewithdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions &

Registration Office.

Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning


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environment. The presentation of another individuals work as onesown or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,

plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the CollegesStudent Code of Conduct. Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and

violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in theYavapai College General Catalog. Cell phones must be stored during

assessments. The presence of a cell on a students desk during anassessment will be construed as cheating and the student will receive a

0% on the assessment.

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 ofConduct 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 oraccommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged

through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 orVerde 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, thelearning 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 facultyeach have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning

environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standardsmay be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional

responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity andrespect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the

manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professionalcourtesy 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. Allcorrespondence between instructor and students and between individualstudents must be of a professional nature. Any inappropriate language

(profanity) or correspondence of a threatening or harassing nature willresult in the student being immediately dropped from the class.


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BIO 156 Spring 2012 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 January 26th

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 February 2nd

Chapter 4

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 February 9th

Chapter 5


reproduction, Selected topics in human biology

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

5 Exam #2 is February 16th

Chapter 6


reproduction, Clinical microbiology, Selected topics in humanbiology

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

6 Quiz #3 is due February 23rd

Chapter 7

Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology andreproduction, Clinical microbiology, Selected topics in humanbiology


7 Exam #3 is March 1st Chapter 8

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



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8 Quiz #4 is March 8

th Chapter 9

Course Content: Clinical Microbiology


9 SPRING BREAK!!

10 Exam #4 is March 22nd

Chapters 17

Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology andreproduction,


11 Quiz #5 is March 29th

Chapter 18

Course Content: Introduction to biochemistry

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

12 Exam #5 is April 5th Chapter 19

Course Content: Mendalian Genetics

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

13 Quiz #6 is April 12th

Chapter 20

Course Content: Molecular genetics


14 Exam #6 is April 19th

Chapter 22

Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection

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

15 Quiz #7 is April 26th

Chapter 23

Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection


16 Exam #7 is May 3rd

Chapters 24

Course Content: Human impacts and the environment


FINAL EXAM is May 8th

Overall class review and Final Exam


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Lab Schedule of BIO 156 Spring Semester 2012

Week Date Labs Covered

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Microscope

22/24, 2/26

Chemical Properties of Cells

3 1/31, 2/2 Cells: A Radical Idea

Presentations 1 and 2

42/7, 2/9

Diffusion and Osmosis


52/14, 2/16

Saliva Enzyme


62/21, 2/23

Blood Typing


72/28, 3/1

Heart Dissection


83/6, 3/8

Simple Stain and Antibiotic Resistance


93/13, 3/15 SPRING BREAK!!

103/20, 3/22

Gram Stain


113/27, 3/29

Vaccine Wars


12 4/3, 4/5 Viral DNA AnalysisPresentations 19 and 20

134/10, 4/12

Mitosis lab


144/17, 4/19

Human Genetics


154/24, 4/26

Genetically Modified Foods

165/1, 5/3

Genetically Modified Foods

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 Spring 12 Onground