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 2008
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, 7th Edition,
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 Saturday, February 16, 2008.
|
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: Tuesday, May 12, 2008.
You are to provide the instructor with a one page outline of your research
paper. DUE: Saturday, March 22, 2008.
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 27
Week
3
Session 3: Chapter 3: CELLS AND HOW THEY WORK
February 3
Week
4
Session 4: Chapter 4: TISSUES, ORGAN SYSTEMS, &
February 10 HOMEOSTASIS
Article Critique – February 16 Due
Week
5
Session 5: Chapter 5: THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
February 17
Week
6
Session 6: Chapter 6: THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
February 24
Week
7
Session 7: Chapter 7: DIGESTION AND NUTRITION
March 2
Week
8
Session 8: Chapter 8: BLOOD
March 9
Week
9
Session 9: Chapter 9: CIRCULATION
March 16 Research Paper Outline Due March 22
Spring Break
March 22 - 29
Week
10 Session
10: Chapter 10: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
March 30
Week
11
Session 11: Chapter 11: THE URINARY SYSTEM
April 6
Week
12
Session 12: Chapter 12: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
April 13
Week 13 Session 13: Chapter 13: SENSORY SYSTEMS
April 20
Week 14 Session 14: Chapter 14: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
April 27
Week 15 Session 15: Chapter 15: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
May 4 Research Paper Due May 12