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Course Syllabus Biology 1010: Introduction to Human Biology Spring 2014 This syllabus is, in essence, a contract between me, the instructor, and you, the student. I have spent a significant amount of time putting it together, and will stick to the information and policies contained within it. Please spend a significant amount of time reading and understanding it. Thank you!

Instructor Information: Nicole J. Huber Office: Osborne B327

Phone: (719) 255-3765 E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours: M 12:30 – 1:30 PM, Th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, by appointment, and walk-in. If I am in my office, I am usually available. If I am not available in person, the best way to contact me is via e-mail. Course Description: This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology by focusing on humans as biological creatures. Topics include basic chemistry; cell and tissue structure; human body structure and functioning; human reproduction and development; human genetics; and human ecology. The primary purpose of this course is to serve as a preparatory class for the Biology 2010/2020: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II series. Meeting Times: T/Th 9:25-10:50 AM in Centennial 186; 3 credit hours Required Materials: 1. Biology of Humans (4E) by J. Goodenough and B. McGuire, Pearson, 2012. Older or newer versions of the book are fine, too, although the page numbers will be different. 2. Three 100-question scantrons and a #2 pencil with a good eraser for exams 3. An e-mail address on record that you check regularly, and access to online course materials on Blackboard at http://bb.uccs.edu Major Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, I hope you will be able to:  Understand how science both relates to and differs from other academic disciplines  Use scientific knowledge combined with critical thinking to objectively evaluate current societal concerns  Use knowledge of basic chemistry and cell/molecular biology to comprehend the major physiological processes of the human body  Use knowledge of genetics to explain patterns of human inheritance and to analyze the relationship between genetic make-up and physical characteristics  Describe the basic layout of the human body; identify the location of major organs and list their primary functions  Describe the major organ systems of the human body and how each contributes to the maintenance of homeostasis within the body  Explain the ways in which common diseases and disorders result from the interruption of normal organ system functioning  Explain how humans integrate and coordinate the many functions of the body  Understand how modern life/technology affects humans – in both positive and negative ways  Explain the relationships between humans and other organisms; understand and appreciate the profound impact humans have on life on earth N.J. Huber: Biology 1010 Syllabus and Schedule, Spring 2014

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Course Requirements Exams: There are three exams worth 100 points each. Exams can cover anything presented in class, including material that is not in your textbook. The exams are not cumulative; each covers the parts of the text indicated on the accompanying schedule. However, note that there are many recurring themes in science that will appear over and over again. A lot of material in science is ‘cumulative’ in the sense that most scientific knowledge relies on prior knowledge. After the first exam, each subsequent exam assumes you have retained knowledge of prior course content and can apply it to new material. Use of any electronic devices during exams is strictly prohibited. For specific guidelines about expected behavior during exams, please refer to the document ‘General Guidelines for Exams’ in the Study Guides section on Blackboard. Failure to follow proper protocol during exams may have severe consequences. Make-up exams will be given during finals week. If you miss an exam for a legitimate reason (subject to instructor approval), you can take it after Exam #3 on Thursday, May 15th. Quizzes: There are four quizzes worth 25 points each; three scores count. Quizzes are diagram-oriented and designed to test your ability to locate and identify different structures within human organ systems. Quizzes are given the first 10 minutes of class; if you are late, you will miss the quiz. Because you are allowed to drop your lowest quiz score, no make-up quizzes will be given. If you miss a quiz for any reason, whether it be that you slept too late or were abducted by aliens on the way to class, the score will be dropped at the end of the semester. If you miss more than one quiz for any reason, you will get a zero for one of them. Homework: There are six homework assignments worth 25 points each. Regular homework is assigned to keep you from falling behind in your studying, as well as to help you check your understanding of the material. You will complete and submit these online through Blackboard. Homework assignment deadlines are always on a Sunday night, before midnight. I am very strict with deadlines. Homework submitted even a minute late is late. Late homework will be penalized five points per day. Homework over three days late will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to leave enough time to deal with possible technical difficulties that may arise. Extra Credit: I may occasionally grant extra credit opportunities to the entire class, but there is no extra credit other than that. I do not offer extra credit on an individual basis. Grading Criteria: Exams Quizzes (4 quizzes, 3 count) Homework assignments

A AB+

93% + 90-92.99% 87-89.99%

B BC+

3 @ 100 points each 3 @ 25 points each 6 @ 25 points each

= 300 points = 75 points = 150 points

Total points possible

= 525 points

83-86.99% 80-82.99% 77-79.99%

C CD+

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73-76.99% 70-72.99% 67-69.99%

D DF

63-66.99% 60-62.99% below 60% 2

Miscellaneous Information and Policies Reviewing Exams: I do not return exams to you; however, I strongly encourage you to come by my office to go over your exams. During this time, you may take notes by hand, but no electronic devices are allowed. This includes laptops and cell phones. It is best to come in as soon as possible after the exam, before the next exam. Understanding your mistakes will help you avoid making the same mistakes in the future, as well as improve your thought processes and understanding of the material. Being a proficient test-taker is an essential skill in science courses. Fortunately, test-taking, just like any other skill, can be improved with practice and effort. Academic Integrity: I strongly encourage you to choose the honest route when it comes to your education. I do not tolerate cheating, and will make sure there are severe consequences for any students I catch in an act of academic dishonesty. If you choose the dishonest route, not only are you depriving yourself of the valuable education you are paying for and participating in voluntarily, but you are also putting your academic career and future in jeopardy. You are much better off putting your energy into studying and learning the material than trying to figure out ways to pass exams or complete homework assignments without having to learn anything! You are responsible for knowing the university’s honor code, as well as other academic procedures, which are outlined on page 23 of the course catalog. Dropping or Withdrawing: You are responsible for following and understanding the university’s policies regarding deadlines and conditions for adding, dropping, and withdrawing. The last day to withdraw from the course without a serious and compelling, extraordinary, documentable circumstance is Friday, April 4th. I will not sign drop slips after that. Disruptive Students: Disruptive students in the academic setting hinder the educational environment. Disruptive student conduct is prohibited by Regent Laws and the CU-Colorado Springs Students’ Rights and Responsibilities: Standards of Conduct, and will be reported to the Dean of Students. For more information about the Standards of Conduct, see the Dean of Students web site at http://www.uccs.edu/doc/student-conduct/student-classroom-behaviorpolicy.html. Military Students: If you are a military student with the potential of being called to military service and/or training during the course of the semester, please contact me no later than the first week of class for discussion. For more information, please see http://www.uccs.edu/~military/. Students with Disabilities: If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to register with Disability Services and provide them with documentation of your disability. They will work with you to determine what accommodations are appropriate for your situation. To avoid any delay, you should contact Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and disability accommodations cannot be provided until a Faculty Letter has been given to me. Note that if you receive test-taking accommodations, you must fill out the required paperwork for each exam and turn it in to me at least one week before the exam if you want to ensure that your accommodations are met. Please contact Disability Services for more information about receiving accommodations at Main Hall room 105, 719-255-3354 or [email protected]. N.J. Huber: Biology 1010 Syllabus and Schedule, Spring 2014

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Instructor and Student Responsibilities We each hold responsibilities to each other. I will try my hardest to do each of the following:  Come to class prepared  Respect your time by starting class on time and finishing on time  Teach you the course material to the best of my ability  Grade your work in a timely manner, evaluate your work as objectively and fairly as I can, and provide you with feedback as to why you received the grade that you did  Communicate with you respectfully and professionally; in class – I will answer all of your questions and address your concerns to the best of my ability; out of class – I will respond to e-mails in a timely manner  Hold you to high standards and attempt to give you the knowledge and skills that will allow you to be successful in a highly demanding, highly competitive, but very rewarding field  Respect the fact that your education is a big investment; I take my job seriously and will try to help you to get the most out of this class and your educational experience in general. In return, I ask that you try your hardest to do each of the following:  Come to class prepared  Arrive on time and give your full attention to the class until the end  Contribute to a positive learning environment and refrain from behavior that hinders my ability to teach effectively and your peers’ right to learn (examples: talking throughout class, letting your cell phone ring, texting, playing video games on your computer, reading novels, sleeping, snoring, etc.)  Recognize that attending class is your choice. If you have better things to do than come to class, don’t come.  Respect deadlines and get your work done on time, but accept the penalties outlined in this syllabus if you do not  Look over your evaluated work and read my comments when it is returned; inquire in a timely manner if you have questions about how your work was evaluated  Take responsibility for your own education; understand that ultimately, the quality of your education will depend on what you choose to make of it. I want to help you to succeed, but I cannot read minds. If you don’t understand something, are generally confused, or have any concerns and/or questions about any facet of the class, it is your responsibility to come talk to me, e-mail me, or do whatever you need to do until you are satisfied.

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Human Biology Tentative Schedule: Spring 2014 Note: The schedule is subject to change depending on uncontrollable variables and class needs. However, barring any major catastrophic events, exam dates are set in stone. If the university cancels class due to weather or other circumstances on a scheduled test day, the test will occur during the next class meeting. Date Lecture Topics January 21 T Course introduction and information Introduction to human biology 23 R Scientific method Basic chemistry 28 T Basic chemistry, cont. 30 R Cells February 4 T Cells, cont. 5 W Census date: Last day to drop the course without instructor signature 6 R Chromosomes and cell division 9 Su Homework #1 due before midnight (25 pts.) 11 T Genetics and human inheritance 13 R Genetics and human inheritance, cont. 18 T Stem cells Cancer 20 R Body organization and homeostasis 23 Su Homework #2 due before midnight (25 pts.) EXAM #1 (100 pts.) 25 T Chapters 1-4, 19, 19a, 20, and 21a 27 R Skeletal system March 4 T Muscular system 6 R Quiz #1: bones and muscles (25 pts.) Neurons 11 T Nervous system 13 R Sensory systems Note that we are only covering general senses, vision, and hearing. 16 Su Homework #3 due before midnight (25 pts.) 18 T Quiz #2: eye and ear (25 pts.) Drugs and the mind 20 R Endocrine system 25 T Spring Break: no class! 27 R April 1 T Body defense mechanisms 3 R Infectious disease 4 F Last day to withdraw from the course without special permission 6 Su Homework #4 due before midnight (25 pts.) 8 T EXAM #2 (100 pts.) Chapters 5-9, 8a, 10, 13 and 13a N.J. Huber: Biology 1010 Syllabus and Schedule, Spring 2014

Text Reading none Ch. 1, pp. 1-11 Ch. 2, pp. 14-23 Ch. 2, pp. 23-34 Ch. 3, pp. 46-52 Ch. 3, pp. 53-64 Ch. 19, pp. 393-407 Ch. 20, pp. 417-423 Ch. 20, pp. 424-431 Ch. 19a, pp. 410-416 Ch. 21a, pp. 455-468 Ch. 4, pp. 68-85

Ch. 5, pp. 88-100 Ch. 6, pp. 103-113 Ch. 7, pp. 116-126 Ch. 8, pp. 129-141 Ch. 9, pp. 152-166

Ch. 8a, pp. 144-151 Ch. 10, pp. 173-189

Ch. 13, pp. 239-255 Ch. 13a, pp. 258-266

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Human Biology Tentative Schedule: Spring 2014 April 10 R 15 T 17

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Blood Cardiovascular system Note that we are not covering the lymphatic system. Quiz #3: heart and blood vessels (25 pts.) Respiratory system Digestive system Urinary system Homework #5 due before midnight (25 pts.) Reproductive systems

Ch. 11, pp. 199-211 Ch. 12, pp. 214-226

Development throughout life Quiz #4: reproductive systems (25 pts.) Ecology, the environment, and us Human population, limited resources, and pollution Homework #6 due before midnight (25 pts.) EXAM #3 (100 pts.) 8:00-9:15 AM Chapters 11. 12, 14-18, 23, and 24

Ch. 18, pp. 362-380 Ch. 23, pp. 491-505

Ch. 14, pp. 267-281 Ch. 15, pp. 285-298 Ch. 16, pp. 312-329 Ch. 17, pp. 332-349

Ch. 24, pp. 508-521

Note that this is a different time than class usually meets. Make-up exams will be given from 9:15-10:30.

Have a great summer!

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