COURSE SYLLABUS
Biology 110 Prin. Of Human Biology
Department Course No. Course Title
3 Distance Education N/A
Credit Hrs # Lecture Hrs/Wk #Lab hours/wk
Prepared
by: Susan Deane
Spring 2007
Faculty Member Date
Course
Location: Online
Meeting
Time: Online
Office
Hours: There are no
specific “office hours” however, I do respond to
emails within 24-48 hours.
Email: cfdeane@cox.net
Scope
of Course: Principles of the
Human Body is a three credit introductory course
dealing with the structure and
function of the human organism and the issues facing humans in today’s
world. It is intended to give students a
better understanding of our place in nature.
Emphasis will be place on the biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ,
& organ-system levels of development.
Course
Objectives: At the end of the semester,
the student should be able to:
1. Identify scientific
principles and concepts.
2. Define terminology of the
human body.
3. Describe the physiology of
the body systems.
4. Discuss health implications
and issues of current interest.
Textbooks
and other required readings/computer software/materials/library reserve room:
Human Biology.
By Cecie B. Starr & Beverly McMillan, 6th Edition,
2005.
ISBN: 0-534-99783-X
Attendance
Policy:
Please see the grading rubric for
Discussion and Participation.
Evaluation (exams, term papers, projects, etc. and percentages
toward final grade)
1.
Participation in On-line Bulletin
Board
40% of final grade
In order to receive full credit for the discussion board, you must log on
weekly
and respond to the current question as well as interact with your classmates.
You must respond to at least two other postings in order to receive full
credit.
There will be 2-3 Discussion Questions each week. You will be graded on how
completely you answer the assigned discussion questions and by the quality of
your responses to the other postings. No credit will be given if your
assignments are posted after one week unless arrangements have been made prior
with the instructor. You may obtain 8 points per week; 3 points for each
discussion question, and 2 points for your other interactions (1 point per
interaction). Please use the grading rubric below for your discussion question
responses:
|
Grading Rubric |
Points |
|
Provided complete
details & explanations in an organized manner using complete sentences
for all Discussion Questions. |
3 |
|
Provided
adequate details & explanations in an organized manner using complete
sentences for all or most Discussion Questions. |
2 |
|
Details & explanations
were very limited but writing was organized for 1-2. |
1 |
|
Details &
explanations were very limited with no organization. |
0 |
2.
Article Search 20%
Find an article (using website, newspaper, magazine) pertaining to a new
finding about the human body, disease, etc. This Paper should be approximately
one page in length, double spaced and 12 font. This
assignment will be posted on the Discussion Board so that everyone can share
their information they found with their classmates.
This assignment is due on Monday, February
19, 2007.
|
Grading Rubric |
Points |
|
Provide the
title of the article and where it was found (website, newspaper, magazine) |
1 |
|
Explain the
details of the article. |
5 |
|
Explain how
this article relates to Human Biology. |
2 |
|
Use correct
grammar, punctuation, & full sentences. |
2 |
|
Total |
10 |
3. Term
Paper 40%
of final grade
You are to write
a 4 to 5 page paper on a topic related to a disease or illness.
You are to use a
minimum of four references. Your sources cannot be older than 5 years.
The paper should
be typed, double space, and no larger than 12 font. Please make sure you
include in your paper a definition/explanation of what the disease is and what
body system(s) are affected. Since this is a human biology course, I would
expect that most of the paper would include how the body system(s) are affected
in detail. Then you may proceed to include signs and symptoms of the disease,
how it is diagnosed, and then treatment options.
Use correct
grammar, punctuation and full sentences. Also you should include a bibliography
and reference citations within the paper. Please use the grading rubric below
as a guide for your paper.
|
Grading Rubric |
Points |
|
1. Explanation
of what the disease is and how it affects the body system(s) and the organs/tissues/cells
of the system(s). |
35 |
|
2. Signs &
symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options of the disease. |
45 |
|
3. Bibliography
& references submitted. |
10 |
|
4. Use correct
grammar, punctuation, & full sentences. |
10 |
|
Total |
100 |
Put your best effort into it as this counts for a good
part of your final grade.
Your research
paper is Due:
You are to provide the instructor with a one page outline of your research
paper. DUE:
Numerical
grades and letter equivalents are as follows:
A
= 93-100 B- =
80-82 D+ =
67-69
A- =
90-92 C+
= 77-79 D =
63-66
B+ = 87-89 C =
73-76 D- =
60-62
B
= 83-86 C- =
70-72 F =
below 60
“Students with physical or learning
disabilities who may require accommodations
are
encouraged to contact the Counseling Office.
After disclosing, students are
urged to
discuss their needs with individual instructors. This should be done at
the
beginning of each semester. Instructors in conjunction with appropriate
college
officials will provide assistance and/or accommodations only to those
students
who have completed this process.”
“At Middlesex CTC we expect the
highest standards of academic honesty.
Academic dishonesty is prohibited in
accordance with the Board of Trustees’
Proscribed Conduct Policy in section
5.2.1 of the Board of Trustees Policy
Manual.
This policy prohibits cheating on examinations, unauthorized collabora-
tion on assignments, unauthorized access to
examinations or course materials,
plagiarism,
and other proscribed activities.
Plagiarism is defined as the use of
anothers’ idea(s), or phrase(s) and representing
that/those idea(s) as your own,
either
intentionally or unintentionally,” (Board of Trustees’ Policy 5.2.1)
Weekly
Schedule
Week
1 Session
1: Chapter 1: LEARNING ABOUT HUMAN BIOLOGY
January 22
Week 2
Session 2: Chapter 2: MOLECULES OF LIFE
January 28
Week 3
Session 3: Chapter 3: CELLS AND HOW THEY WORK
February 5
Week
4
Session 4: Chapter 4: TISSUES, ORGAN SYSTEMS, &
February 12 HOMEOSTASIS
Week
5
Session 5: Chapter 5: THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
February 19 Article Critique Due
Week 6
Session 6: Chapter 6: THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
February 26
Week
7
Session 7: Chapter 7: DIGESTION AND NUTRITION
March 5
Week
8
Session 8: Chapter 8: BLOOD
March 12
March 18-24 Spring Break
Week
9
Session 9: Chapter 9: CIRCULATION
March 26
Week
10 Session
10: Chapter 10: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
April 2 Research
Paper Outline Due
Week 11
Session 11: Chapter 11: THE URINARY SYSTEM
April 9
Week 12
Session 12: Chapter 12: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
April 16
Week 13 Session 13: Chapter 13:
SENSORY SYSTEMS
April 23
Week 14
Session 14: Chapter 14: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
April 30
Week 15 Session 15: Chapter
15: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
May 7 Research Paper Due
May 14 Final Thoughts and Evaluation