Bio 156 Syllabus Fall 09 Online

BIO 156 Human Biology for Allied Health

S Y L L A B U S Your Course Learning Plan

Course:

Online (30616)

Instructor:

Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time Frame:

August 24th through December 11th (Spring 2009)

A. Instructor Contact and Communications Phone:

928-649-5486

E-mail address: Skype address:

[email protected] mattpearcy

Office Location:

VC.J 103

Office Hours:

Classroom location:

Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 amto 2:00 pm, or by appointment. Monday’s office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm will be held in the Learning Center. Office hours will also be held Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Online B. General Course Information

Credit hours: Course description:

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Course purpose:

4.0 An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell history, histology, microbiology, and genetics. None 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. (The fifth edition will supplies, equipment and work as well as the sixth edition) 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 weekly online quizzes and two proctored exams. The two exams must be taken at a testing center so that they can be proctored. The exams will be closed book. Early in the semester we will work out where you are going to take the proctored exams. If you take the exams at any of Yavapai College’s

testing centers the proctoring will be free. If you are in a location that requires a non Yavapai College affiliated testing center you may have to pay a small fee to take the exams. (Usually about 15 – 30 dollars) You are responsible for this fee to take the exams. Every effort will be made to find a free testing center. There will be 13 online quizzes covering the lecture and lab material. The questions on the quizzes will be similar, but not identical, to those found on the exams. The point of the quizzes is to prepare you for the types of questions you will see on the exams. There will be weekly online labs. At the beginning of the semester students will be required to complete a quiz covering the syllabus for the class. Exams: 2 proctored exams at 200 pts apiece………………...…...400 pts. Quizzes: 13 online quizzes at 25 pts. apiece .……………….……..325 pts. Labs: 14 at 25 pts. apiece……………………………...…...…..350 pts. Syllabus Quiz……………………………………….....……..20 pts. Total Points

1,095 pts.

Letter Grades: A = 985 – 1,095 pts. B = 876 – 984 pts. C = 766 – 875 pts. D = 657 – 765 pts. F ≤ 656 pts. Labs: Labs will be graded for quality and completeness. Labs will be assigned weekly and will be due on Fridays at 5 pm. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given online about oncea week. Each quiz will be worth 25 points and will be due on Friday’s at 5 pm. Exams: There will be two closed book comprehensive proctored exams during the semester Syllabus Quiz: The first assignment will be a syllabus quiz. The quiz will ensure that students are aware of the expectations of the class. Assessment Students will always have a minimum of sixdays to complete an Policy: assignment; therefore, no late work will be accepted. There will be no individual extra credit work 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 nonaudible 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 Fall 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

Assignment Due Dates

1

Syllabus Quiz is due August 28th

Topic Chapters 1 and 2 Course Content: Scientific method and application to

medicine. Cellular evolution and respiration.

2

Lecture Quiz #1 is due September 4th Lab Activity #1 is due September 4th

3

Lecture Quiz #2 is due September 11th Lab Activity #2 is due September 11th

4

5

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 Course Content: Cellular evolution and respiration. Introductory Biochemistry Learning Outcome: Identify common cell types. Describe the principles of biological chemistry and how the principles apply to all cellular life. 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 anatomical features of mammals.

Lecture Quiz #3 is due September 18th

Chapter 6

Lab Activity #3 is due September 18th

Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals.

Lecture Quiz #4 is due September 25th

Chapters 7 and 8

Lab Activity #4 is due September 25th

Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals.

Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology.

Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology.

6

Lecture Quiz #5 is due October Chapters 9 and 10 2nd Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. Lab Activity #5 is due October Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features 2nd of mammals.

7

Lecture Quiz #6 is due October Chapters 11 and 12 9th Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. Lab Activity #6 is due October Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features 9th of mammals.

8

Exam #1 is due October 16th

Chapter 13

Lab Activity # 7 is due October Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology. 16th Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features of mammals. 9

Lecture Quiz #7 is due October Chapters 14 and 15 23rd Course Content: Clinical Microbiology

Lab Activity #8 is due October 23rd 10

Learning Outcome: Identify characteristics of clinically important microbes and the diseases they produce.

Lecture Quiz #8 is due October Chapter 16 30th Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and Lab Activity #9 is due October reproduction. Mendalian genetics 30th 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

11

Lecture Quiz #9 is due November 6th Lab Activity #10 is due November 6th

12

13

14

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. Chapter 18

Lab Activity #11 is due November 13th

Learning Outcome: Describe DNA replication and protein synthesis and relate this to human development.

Lecture Quiz #11 is due November 20th

Chapter 19

Lab Activity #12 is due November 20th

Learning Outcomes: Describe DNA replication and protein synthesis and relate this to human development.

Lecture Quiz #12 is due November 27th

Chapters 23

Lecture Quiz #13 is due December 4th Lab Activity # 14 is due December 4th

16

Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction. Mendalian genetics

Lecture Quiz #10 is due November 13th

Lab Activity #13 is due November 27th

15

Chapters 17

Exam #2 is due December 9th

Course Content: Molecular genetics.

Course Content: Molecular genetics.

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. Chapter 24 Course Content: Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related implications. Learning Outcomes: Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related implications. Final Exam