BIOL 104 Human Biology  

4.00 credits (4,3,0) hrs 15 wks

This course provides a perspective on the biology of the human animal. It explores humans from the level of our chemical components to the cooperation of organ systems which sustain life. The basic concepts of biochemistry, cell structure and function, digestion and nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and evolution are covered. This is an interesting and engaging laboratory science course designed primarily for students who do not plan to take further courses in biology. Laboratory exercises include microscopy, dissections, genetic analysis and experimentation.

Note: Students who plan to study nursing or other health sciences are encouraged to take Biology 112 and 113.

Note: Credit will only be granted for one of BIOL 104 or 112.

ourse Objectives:  To gain an understanding of the following concepts:  characteristics of life; the scientific method; structure and function of basic molecules; structures and processes associated with eukaryotic cells; processes of cellular respiration; structure and replication of nucleic acids; processes of protein synthesis; processes of meiosis and mitosis; and genetics problems using Mendel’s Law.

Required Textbooks:

Human Biology by Sylvia S. Mader, Seventh Edition, McGraw Hill (2002).

Human Biology Laboratory Manual by Sylvia S. Mader, Seventh Edition, McGraw Hill (2002).

Course Outline:

     Unit 1 - Introduction to Human Biology and General Chemistry

          Chapter 1 - A Human Perspective                 Outline                 Review Questions

          Chapter 2 - Chemistry of Life                Outline                Review Questions

       Unit 2 - Cells, Tissues, and Homeostasis

          Chapter 3 - Cell Structure and Function                Outline                Review Questions

          Chapter 4 - Organization & Regulation of Body                Outline                Review Questions  

     Unit 3 - Chromosomes, Genetics, and Protein Synthesis

          Chapter 19 - Chromosomal Inheritance                Outline                Review Questions

          Chapter 20 - Genes and Medical Genetics                Outline                Review Questions

          Chapter 21 - DNA and Biotechnology                Outline                Review Questions  

Lab Schedule:

     Exercise 2 - Metric Measurement      Exercise 2 - Microscopy      Exercise 3 - Chemical Composition of Cells      Supplemental Exercise - Osmosis      Exercise 5 - Human Body Tissues      Exercise 16 - Mitosis and Meiosis      Exercise 17 - Human Genetics