JC BIO 132 - BIO132 Syllabus

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General InformationBIO 132 - HUMAN BIOLOGYWinter 2006 Instructor: Martha (Libby) Warner Office 102 McDivitt HallPhone: 796-8576Office Hours: M,W : 8-9:30 & 3-4:00T : 2:00-4:00 R : 1:00- 3:00F. : by appointment E-mail:[email protected]: Biology Life On Earth by Audesirk, Audesirk and Byers (6th Edition)COURSE PACK : Available at the bookstore, includes lecture outlines, study questions and lab exercises.General InformationCourse Description: The major focus of Biology 132 is human biology. Following introductory material dealing with the unity and diversity of life and the nature of scientific inquiry, the course considers the principles and processes of evolution and the evolution of vertebrates and humans.The course then focuses on the structure and function of the human body with comparisons being made to other animals as they illustrate the evolutionary process. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, immune, respiratory, excretory, hormonal, nervous and reproductive systems are considered.References are made throughout the course to contemporary situations and problems that relate tohuman biology.The laboratory experiences are diverse and include films, skull and skeleton comparisons, frog dissection and cat demonstration, and various exercises involving human anatomy and physiology. Through these activities the student extends and applies the principles and concepts that this course presents.This class will contribute to the development of the following skills or abilities in the successful student: ADO-2, which involves recalling and applying written and spoken biological information, ADO-4, which focuses on critical thinking and problem solving, ADO-5, that addresses working with others, as we do in labs, to complete tasks, ADO-6, that focuses on scientific reasoning and the understanding of the processes of science, ADO-11, which involves knowledge of science and technology and EDU-1 that relates to the application of occupational information such as health measures to human health. See the attached list for a full statement of these ADO’s and EDU’s.Objectives:1. To understand the nature of scientific inquiry and demonstrate the use of the scientific process to answer questions and analyze data.2. To demonstrate an understanding of evolution as a scientific theory and as a process, including an understanding of:a. the historical development of evolutionary theoryb. the history of life through geological timec. the process of natural selectiond. the evolutionary history of the vertebratese. the evolutionary history of humans3. To compare vertebrate systems with major emphasis on human systems.4. To develop a working vocabulary and an understanding of the major human body systems, with an emphasis on health issues.5. To become more scientifically literate, especially with respect to contemporary issues related to human health and disease and the impact of human activities on the environment.Testing and Grading: There will be four tests approximately evenly distributed over the semester. They will be primarily multiple choice questions with additional short answer and essay items. Each test will have approximately 100 possible points and you will receive a percentgrade based on the number of correct answers. Also, there will be out-of-class assignments throughout the semester and these will be totaled for a percent grade. Approximately 70 % of thefinal grade will be determined by the average of these tests percents and the assignment percent. The remaining 30% of the final grade will be based on your lab work. A laboratory practical exam (60 points) will be given following the work with the frog dissection and cat demonstration.Lab quizzes (usually 20 pts each) will be given every few labs as scheduled. Short reports (5 or 10 pts, each) of your results in several labs will be required. Your lab points will be totaled and the percentage of possible points will be used in figuring your final grade.The following approximate scale of the percentage of points earned in both lab and lecture will beused to determine you final numerical grade:Percentage of Points Grade88% - 100% 4.083% - 87% 3.578% - 82% 3.073% - 77% 2.568% - 72% 2.063% - 67% 1.558% - 62% 1.053% - 57% 0.5The space below can be used for recording your lecture and lab grades throughout the semester. Lecture Tests Assignments Extra Credit Lab Quizzes, Practical and ReportsExtra Credit: This semester there will be a number of extra credit opportunities available to you.These will include:1. Drop Quizzes (unannounced) given during lecture, covering material from the previous lecture. (5 pts)2. Summary Reports of announced science shows on PBS or VCR tapes belonging to JCC. These reports are to be one page and typed if possible. (Usually 2-3 pts)3. Trip (on your own, maps are available) to the Exhibit Museum in Ann Arbor to go through the Hall of Evolution. A one page, type-written (if possible) summary of certain exhibits will be required (5 pts). This is available for extra credit only up until the first test of the semester.4. Reports (one page, typed if possible) on articles that relate to course material. I have some of these on file and they are available to you. Also, you are encouraged to seek out articles in current magazines, journals and internet sites that interest you and tie in with class material. When you find an article that you wish to read and report on, please show it to me for approval before you begin. Please turn in a copy of the article with your report. (Usually 2-3 pts)The extra credit points will be added to your overall lecture total which is then divided by 5 to determine your lecture percent. You can earn up to 5 extra credit points each quarter (not including drop quiz points)Attendance and Make-up Policy: Attendance is necessary for adequate performance in this course and is your responsibility. You should make every effort to attend each lecture session andevery lab.Each of the four lecture test and each lab quiz is to be taken at the time that each is scheduled. If, due to unavoidable circumstances, you are forced to miss taking a lecture test or a lab quiz, you can make up one test or one lab quiz. Make-up tests and lab quizzes will be different from the tests given to the class but will cover


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