Biology 60: Human Biology 1

Class # 74165

FALL 2011

 

Course Description:

This course combines the elementary principles of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, nutrition and very elementary chemistry.  Students are expected to learn the basic terminology of these fields as a foundation for further study of medical problems and diseases.  Biology 60 is designed to fulfill the general science requirement and to meet the pre-requisite needs of the health occupations student.  This course is not open for credit to students registered in or with credit in ANAT 1 and PHYS 1.  Transfer status: transferable to UC/SCU, see counselor for limitations.

 

This is 4.0 unit lecture course.  It is recommended that for every 1.0 unit of course load that a student spends 2 hours outside of the classroom studying for the course.  Therefore, you should plan on studying a minimum of 8 hours/week to earn an A or B in this course.  Note that some students may require more time than this to gain a comprehensive understanding of the course material.

 

Required Materials:

Human Biology by Colleen Belk and Virginia Borden (ISBN-10: 0-131-48124X)

Human Biology Student Study Guide (ISBN-10: 0-13-148132-0)

Scantron Form No. 886-E (3 – one for each examination)

3X5 index cards – bring to class each day

 

Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives:

My goals for you are to take away a basic understanding of human biology and understand how the human body works.

 

At the end of this course, successful students will have the knowledge to:

·      Use biological terms and names appropriately.

·      Identify the major tissues, organs and organ systems of the human body.

·      Describe the functions of the major components of the human body.

·      Apply knowledge of human biological concepts to issues of general health, medicine, nutrition, reproduction and environmental issues.

 

Attendance:

Attending all classes is crucial to your success in Bio 60.  I recommend bringing your text to all lectures – this will allow you to highlight/mark pages and diagrams discussed in class.  In the Study Guide, there is an outline, which can be used as a guide to note taking during class (please note that I may not cover all the material in class).  Lecture notes will be posted on the course website – this is meant to be a supplement to the notes you take during class.  Tardiness is disruptive to the class.  If you must enter class late, do so quietly and sit at the back of the room.  If it happens repeatedly, you will be asked to leave.  If you need to miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain the information you missed from classmates – I will not provide you with lectures from missed class periods.  You will not receive credit for missed in-class assignments for any reason.

 

To Succeed in Bio 60, it is important to:

·      Keep up with your studying

·      Refer to your syllabus throughout the semester

·      Ask questions when you don’t understand something

·      Learn and start using human biology vocabulary

·      Look up unfamiliar words immediately

·      Read assignments before class

·      Get help as soon as you need it

·      Take advantage of outside resources (tutors, study groups, LAR, etc)

 

Grading Policy:

Your final grade will be based on the following scale:

A = 100-90%, B = 89-80%, C = 79-68%, D = 67-60%, F = 59-0%

 

Student Learning Assessment:

·      Examinations                              3 X 150 points =   450 points

·      Homework Assignments              15 X   10 points =  150 points

·      In Class Assignments                   12 X     5 points =  60 points

·      Perfect attendance                                               20 points

·      Workshops                                  2 X    10 points =   20 points

                    Total = 700 points

 

1. Lecture examinations.  There will be 3 lecture exams; each exam is worth 150 points.  Lecture exams will consist of a mixture of multiple choice, matching, short answer and essay questions.  Lecture exams will cover lecture material, assigned readings and assignments.  Bring the appropriate scantron to each exam.  If you miss an examination, you cannot make it up!

2. Homework Assignments.  There will be 15 homework assignments; each homework assignment is worth 10 points.  12 homework assignments are from the study guide – you can turn in the pages of the study guide or transfer them to a separate sheet of paper.  You will construct a skeleton and label all of the bones we cover in class.  The Pathway of Blood and My Last Meal assignments are writing assignments – a minimum of one typed page (Times New Roman, 12 point font) is required; we will discuss the written assignments in class.  Late work will not be accepted for full credit!

3. In Class Assignments.  There will be 12 in class assignments; each worth 5 points.  You must be in class to receive credit for the assignment.  You will use a 3x5 index card for in class assignments.  If you miss class, you cannot make up in-class assignments for any reason (even with a doctor’s note or other documentation)!
4. Perfect Attendance.  You will receive an additional 20 points at the end of the semester for perfect (100%) attendance.

5. Workshops.  You will be required to attend two Study Skills Workshops offered by the Multidisciplinary Student Success Center (L212).  You can view the workshop schedule online (http://lar.lbcc.edu/studyskills.html), I have also attached it to the syllabus.  You do not need to sign-up for workshops in advance, but you must arrive on time!  Make sure you sign in with the workshop instructor – this will be your verification that you attended the workshop.  If you cannot attend the workshops, you can view the workshops on VHS during regular hours (http://lar.lbcc.edu/instrucmedia.html).  If you watch the video, you must check in and get the corresponding handout from the front desk staff (this is to be turned in to me as verification that you attended the workshop).  After attending the workshop/watching the video, you must write a one-page summary of the workshop stating what you learned in the workshop and how you will change your study skill habits – turn in this write-up to receive credit for attending the workshop/watching the video.  Each workshop is worth 10 points.  You have all semester to complete the workshops, however it is strongly recommended you attend them early in the semester, as they will be helpful to you and your success in the course.

6. Extra credit.  You can earn 20 points of extra credit by attending additional study skills workshops; only after you have attended the required two workshops and turned in those write-ups.  Each additional workshop you attend is worth an additional 5 points, with a maximum of 4 extra credit workshops during the semester.  After attending the workshop/watching the video, you must turn in the appropriate paperwork (as stated above).  All extra credit must be turned in by the last day of class (December 2, 2011).  No additional extra credit will be offered!

 

College Policies:

Information on student rights and responsibilities, academic honesty, standards of conduct, etc., can be found in the catalog (http://www.lbcc.edu/cat/docs/2010-2011_Catalog.pdf).

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any student who is registered with the Office of Disabilities and requests needed accommodation.  Please present the appropriate paperwork to me as soon as possible to allow me time to assist you.  Student note takers are needed this semester – if you would like to assist a fellow student, please see me the first day of class.  Note takers will receive duplicating notebook paper – so no additional time is required of note takers, however, note takers must have a commitment to attending every class period.

 

Student Conduct:

All students must conform to the Standards of Student Conduct, which have been established by students and college staff and have been approved by the Board of Trustees.  The Standards of Student Conduct are listed in the Academic Policies section of the catalog (http://www.lbcc.edu/cat/docs/2010-2011_Catalog.pdf) and are strictly enforced by the Office of Student Life.

 

1. Cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off upon entering the classroom.  They are disruptive to student learning and teaching.  If you use your phone during class, I will ask you to leave.  If you use an electronic device of any kind during an examination, I will ask you to leave and you will receive a 0 for the exam without the option of making up the exam.

 

2. NO FOOD OR DRINK (other than water) is allowed in the LAC D building.

 

3. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated by Long Beach City College.  Academic dishonesty includes, but is not restricted to plagiarism, cheating, and copying homework and exam answers from someone else.  Academic dishonesty on any assignment or exam will result in an F grade in the course.  Additionally, the Dean of Student Affairs will be notified in writing of the incident; further action may be taken by that office.

 

4. Make-up exams are not given!  If you have a personal emergency and will miss an exam, you must to contact me immediately – the day after class is not considered immediately!  You must provide documentation of your absence (e.g., doctor’s note).  You cannot miss more than one exam and still be expected to pass this class.  If you do not contact me immediately and provide legitimate documentation, you will receive a 0 for the missed exam.

 

5. You are responsible for keeping track of all of your course work including all assignments and exams.  Keep all of your assignments and exam Scantron forms that I hand back throughout the semester.  If you wish to discuss a grade with me, you will need to present the assignment/exam.  Do not throw anything away until your final grade has been posted! I recommend using the Student Grade Tracker so that you know how you are doing throughout the semester (attached).

 

Dropping and Adding:

Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about adding and dropping the course.  Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes.  It is your responsibility to make sure that your adds and drops are processed – don’t assume anything; get conformation to avoid unpleasant surprises.  You will be dropped if you are not in attendance on the first day of class!

 

Student Assistance:

Long Beach City College provides you with a wide variety of academic assistance and personal support, but it is up to you to know when you need help and to seek it out.

 

Life Science Learning Center – Is a general study room hosting a collection of audiovisual and reference materials designed to help students master fundamental concepts taught in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology and Health Education courses.  Activities are student-driven with additional assistance provided by a knowledgeable staff member.  The Life Science Learning Center offers a “hands-on” learning experience through the availability of scientific models, bones, plant and animal specimens currently used in classrooms.  In addition, the center hosts a collection of reference books for use in the Center.  The Life Science Learning Center is located in room D214 on the second floor of the Science Building.  Hours of operation are posted on the door each semester.

 

Learning and Academic Resources – Offers a variety of programs to help students achieve their academic and occupational goals.  Free tutoring is also offered in a variety of subjects including biology.  Students work individually and in small groups; interested students should inquire in person in L-203.  The Learning and Academic Resources Center is located in the L building on the 2^nd floor.  For more information and hours of operation check the website (http://lar.lbcc.edu).

 

Course Schedule:

Date	Topic	Reading Assignment	Homework Assignment
			#	Pages	Due Date
Aug. 19	The Chemistry of Life	Chapter 2	1	17 - 21	Aug. 26
	Cell Structure and Metabolism	Chapter 3		27 - 32
Aug. 26	Transcription, Translation, Mutation and Cloning	Chapter 4	2	36 - 42	Sept. 2
	DNA Synthesis, Mitosis and Meiosis	Chapter 17		180 - 186
Sept. 2	Heredity	Chapter 19	3	208 - 211	Sept. 9
	Complex Patterns of Inheritance	Chapter 20		216 - 221
Sept. 9	Exam #1 Review
	Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems	Chapter 5	4	48 - 53	Sept. 16
Sept. 16	EXAM #1 (Chapters 2, 3, 4, 17, 19, 20) Skeletal, Muscular and Integumentary Systems (I)	Chapter 6	5	Skeleton	Sept. 23
Sept. 23	Skeletal, Muscular and Integumentary Systems (II)	Chapter 6	6	60 – 65	Sept. 30
	Blood	Chapter 8		81 - 85
Sept 30	Cardiovascular System	Chapter 9	7	91 – 95	Oct. 7
	Respiratory System	Chapter 10		100 - 104
			8	Pathway of blood
Oct. 7	Immune System	Chapter 12	9	122 – 126	Oct. 14
	Exam #2 Review
Oct. 14	EXAM #2 (Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12)		10		Oct. 21
	Brain Structure and Function	Chapter 14		145 –149
Oct. 21	The Senses	Chapter 15	11	157 –161	Oct. 28
	Endocrine System	Chapter 16		168 – 173
Oct. 28	Digestive System	Chapter 7	12	71 – 75	Nov. 4
	Urinary System	Chapter 11		110 – 115
			13	My last meal
Nov. 4	Human Reproduction	Chapter 18	14	196 - 201	Nov. 18
Nov. 11	Holiday – No Class
Nov. 18	Development	Chapter 21	15	230 - 235	Dec. 2
Nov. 25	Holiday – No Class
Dec. 2	Ecology (Human Demography) Final Exam Review	Chapter 23	16	253 – 260	Dec. 9
Dec. 9	FINAL EXAM (Chapters 14, 15, 16, 7, 11, 18, 21, 23)