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1 Syllabus Course Human Biology F100X, 4 credits Information Prerequisites: Placement in ENGL F111X or higher; placement in DEVM F105 or higher, or permission of instructor CRN TE1 Lecture Wedn 6:00-9:00 PM, Murie 107 Lab Thurs 5:00-8:00 PM, Murie 303 Course website: Blackboard Instructor: Textbook Dr. Yong Nathan Li ynli@alaska.edu Office hours: Wednesday 5-6 PM; Murie 223D; Tel: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 2016 (8 th Edition). Johnson, Michael D., published by Pearson Lab Manual: Human Biology Laboratory Manual, Bert Atsma (to accompany 8 th ed. textbook). Additional laboratory handouts may be provided. Other Materials: Old shirt or lab coat for lab Course description: Introduction to scientific methodology and biological principles with a focus on humans as biological organisms. Topics include organization and function of the human body, human genetics and development, and the relationship between our bodies and health. Note: This course is intended for non-science majors and those seeking preliminary instruction before beginning study in health-related areas. Course goals/objectives: Goal: Students will understand the basics of the scientific method and biological principles, with an emphasis on humans as biological organisms. Learning Objectives/Instructional Methods: The student will gain an understanding of the concept of scientific discovery, know the steps in the scientific method, and examine how these processes contribute to scientific knowledge and policy development. The student will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of human biology, learned through use of lectures and class discussion, laboratory exercises, written activities, and online learning tools. The student will be able to recognize the basic relationship between physiological homeostasis and health. The student will learn to research, read and discuss topics of importance to human biology found in everyday news media. Course outline: Lecture and lab topics are coordinated so that the concepts introduced in lecture are reinforced through hands-on lab activities and demonstrations. The lecture portion of the course is divided into 5 main sections:

2 1. Introduction to human biology a. Biological classification b. The scientific method as a process c. Role of science in society ethics and policy 2. Organization of living organisms: a. Chemistry of life b. Cell structure and function c. Tissues and organ systems 3. Physiological systems: a. Movement and support in humans b. Cardiovascular/blood c. Lymphatic and immune d. Respiratory e. Digestive f. Urinary and excretion 4. Integration and coordination a. Nervous system and the senses b. Endocrine system c. Homeostasis, regulation and disease 5. Reproduction and human genetics a. Reproductive systems b. DNA c. Genetics and inheritance d. Human development and aging e. DNA and cancer f. Genetic engineering and biotechnology Evaluation: There are two parts to this course: lecture and lab, worth a total of 750 points. The lecture portion of the course accounts for 450 points (60%) and the lab portion accounts for 300 points (40%). Breakdown of assignments: Lecture: Lecture tests ( 60 points) 240 pts Final exam (cumulative) 110 pts BioEthics Forum and paper 100 pts Lab: Lab attendance, exercises and assignments 300 pts

3 BioEthics Forum: Students will be assigned to small groups and will be given a topic to research as a team. The focus of this exercise will be for students to explore research tools (for non-science majors) as a means to gather information on science topics, and also to discuss (individually and as a group) the importance of scientific discovery to bioethics and policy development. Topics will be presented to the class by each team during an open forum at the end of the semester, and each student will submit a paper for evaluation. Grades: Grades are calculated as follows: A 90% of total or higher B 80%-89% C 70%-79% D 60%-69% F <60% This course is designed to provide ample opportunity to use your text and other resources for learning. Lab exercises, the forum, and all assignments are essentially open book and totally under your control. No additional extra credit opportunities are provided. Final grades are an absolute calculation of your cumulative grade and WILL NOT be rounded up. For example, a final grade of 79 is a C+, and a final grade of 80 is a B. You are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all opportunities to learn the material and improve your grade by attending labs and lectures, and by completing all assignments before the due date. If you have concerns about your grades, please come to me for help as soon as possible I may be able to offer suggestions for study. Remember that the objective of this course is for you to learn enough basic human biology to read news articles, listen intelligently to the media, discuss scientific topics with peers, and understand basic biological principles. Lab: Lab exercises are an integral part of this course and intended to reinforce the biological principles introduced in lecture. Attendance and full participation are not optional. I have tried to arrange the labs so that they correlate with lecture topics as much as possible. In general, missed labs cannot be made up due to the individual prep work that goes into setting up the lab. If you must miss a lab, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can attempt to accommodate you. Completion of the assigned lab exercises (recording results and observations, answering review questions) is critical to successful completion of this course. Please come to lab prepared (review the lab exercises beforehand), be on time, and plan to spend the assigned period in lab. As you do each exercise, be sure to ask questions and to complete the thought questions embedded in each exercise. To receive full credit for each weekly lab, you need to be on time, do the assigned work, and complete the review questions at the end of the exercise. The review questions will be collected for grading each week at the end of each lab. Tardiness, failure to completely and thoughtfully answer questions, leaving lab before all work is completed, and failure to participate fully in laboratory exercises will result in partial credit being given. Be sure to keep

4 any handouts from appropriate labs with your lab manual you can either staple them to the inside of your lab manual or keep them in a separate paper binder. Course Policies: Communication: I will communicate with the class via BlackBoard, which uses your UAF login info. It is imperative that you check your alaska.edu at least weekly. Food: Both food and drink are strictly prohibited in lab. Covered drinks may be brought into lecture; however, food is not permitted in lecture. Please eat before coming to class; a 10 minute break will be taken during the evening lecture. Cell phone: Use of cell phones and other electronic devices will not be permitted during either lab or lecture unless you are specifically instructed to use them. Please turn them off and leave them stored. Messages may be returned during break or after class. Please DO NOT TEXT or play games during lab or lecture. Earphones: Students are NOT permitted to use earbuds/headphones during exams. Visitors: Children or other persons not enrolled in the class are not permitted in the classroom or lab. Attendance: You will be expected to attend lectures and labs. Points will be deducted from your final grade for missed labs; lectures will provide you an opportunity to engage in class discussions and ask for clarification on concepts that are not clear. Please be respectful of your instructor and your classmates. Entering the classroom late, or leaving during instruction, are disruptive to everyone. When sharing your thoughts and ideas, do so politely and honestly, and be respectful of the differing opinions of others. Dates for tests and exams are listed on the course calendar please plan ahead for these dates! This includes the dates assigned by the University for the Final Exams! Makeup exams and quizzes will be scheduled only at my discretion. Academic integrity: It is assumed that the work you do for this course is your own, and not that of someone else. All aspects of the UAF Student Code of Conduct apply (see the UAF academic catalog). Plagiarism or cheating may be punished by failure of an exam and possible failure and/or expulsion from the course. For the BioEthics project, you will be working in teams, and it is expected that each team member will contribute equally to the exercise, so hold each other accountable! While it is acceptable to collaborate with a partner in some of the lab exercises, the review questions should be your own work not a group effort. Disabilities Services: UAF has a Disability Services office that operates in conjunction with the UAF Community and Technical College. Disability Services, located in room 208 of the Whitaker Building, provides academic accommodations to enrolled students who are identified as being eligible for these

5 services. If you believe you are eligible, please visit on the web or contact CTC s Student Assistance and Advising Center ( ). You can also contact Disability Services on the Fairbanks Campus at (907) , uafdisabilityservices@alaska.edu. Student Support Services: CTC maintains a Student Assistance Center to help students succeed. Computers in the Center are available for student use during posted hours or you can call for information on availability.

6 Lecture Schedules: Date Lecture Topic Text Pages Jan. 18 Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society 1-20 Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Living Things Jan. 25 Chapter 3 Structure and Function of Cells Chapter 4 From Cells to Organ Systems Feb. 1 Chapter 5 The Skeletal System Chapter 6 The Muscular System Feb. 8 Test #1 Chapter 1-6 Chapter 7 Blood Feb. 15 Chapter 8 Heart and Blood Vessels Chapter 9 The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense Feb. 22 Chapter 10 The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases Chapter 11 The Nervous System: Integration and Control Mar. 1 Test #2 Chapter 7-11 Chapter 12 Sensory Mechanisms Mar. 8 Chapter 13 The Endocrine System Chapter 14 The Digestive System and Nutrition Mar. 15 Spring Break No class Mar. 22 Chapter 15 The Urinary System Chapter 16 Reproductive Systems Mar. 29 Chapter 17 Cell Reproduction and Differentiation Chapter 18 Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation Apr. 5 Test #3 Chapter Chapter 19 Genetics and Inheritance Apr. 12 Chapter 20 DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering Chapter 21 Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death Apr. 19 Chapter 22 Evolution and the Origins of Life Chapter 23 Ecosystems and Populations Chapter 24 Human Impacts, Biodiversity, & Environmental Issues Apr. 26 Test #4 Chapter Review for Final Exam May 3 Final Exam

7 Lab Schedules: Date Topic Pages Notes 1/19 Ex 1. Scientific Method & Laboratory Protocol 1-14 Ex 2 The Microscope /26 Ex 3 The Anatomy & Diversity of Cells Ex 5 Tissues /2 Ex 6 Human Body Orientations Ex 7 The Integumentary System /9 Ex 8 The Skeletal System Ex 9 The Muscular System /16 Ex 14 Cardiovascular I Ex 15 Cardiovascular II /23 Ex 16 The Respiratory System /2 Ex 10 The Nervous System I Ex 11 The Nervous System II /9 Ex 12 The Senses /16 Spring Break No Labs 3/23 ASSIGN FORUM GROUPS AND TOPICS Ex 13 The Endocrine system /30 Ex 17 The Digestive System & Nutrition /6 Ex 18 The Urinary System /13 Ex 19 The Reproductive System /20 Ex 20 Genetics /27 BIOETHICS FORUM BioEthics paper due