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S Y L L A B U S
Your Course Learning Plan
Course:
BIO 156 Human Biology for Allied Health
( CRN# 14177)
Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy
Time
Frame:January 18
ththrough May 8
th(Spring 2012)
A. Instructor Contact and Communications
Phone: 928-649-5486
E-mail address:
Skype address:
mattpearcy
Office Location: VC.J 103
Office Hours: Office hours will be held on Mondays from 8:00 am to 10:00 am,Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Wednesdays from 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm. Office hours from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Tuesdayswill be held in the Learning Center. The rest of my office hours will
be in my office. Office hours will be held at alternate times byappointment.
Classroom location: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 10:45am in VC.L 105
B. General Course Information
Credit hours: 4.0
Course description: An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an
emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cellhistory, histology, microbiology, and genetics.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: None
Course purpose: Human biology is a general education course intended for students
with pre-nursing/health professional goals. Although the focus of the
class is on the biology of the human species, many of the conceptswill allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of theuniversal processes for all life on this planet. These principles include
basic chemistry, cell physiology, cell reproduction, genetics,microbiology, anatomy and physiology, evolution and environmental
impacts.
Textbooks, software,
supplies, equipment and
tools:
Human Biology by Michael D. Johnson, sixth edition.
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C. Course Content and Outcomes
Course content: 1. Light microscopy2. Scientific method
3. Introduction to biochemistry4. Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction
5. Cellular evolution and respiration6. Mendelian genetics
7. Molecular genetics8. Clinical microbiology
9. Human evolution and natural selection10. Human impacts and the environment
11. Selected topics in human biology
Learning outcomes: 1. Use a light microscope to examine cells and cell structures. (1)
2. Describe the principles of the scientific method and relate them totopics in the allied health fields. (2)
3. Describe the principles of biochemistry and how these principlesapply to all cellular life. (3,5)
4. Describe the structure of a eukaryotic cell including the properties ofthe cell membrane. (4)
5. Identify common human cell types and describe the organization ofhuman cells into tissues and organs. (4)
6. Describe cell reproduction in eukaryotes and how this process occursin various human tissues. (4)
7. Describe the principles of cell metabolism including aerobic cellularrespiration. (5)
8. Describe the evolutionary support for the domains of life. (5)
9. Describe the principles of Mendelian genetics as they apply to
inheritance in humans. (6)
10. Describe DNA structure, replication and protein synthesis. (7)
11. Identify characteristics of clinically important microbes and thediseases they produce. (8)
12. Define natural selection, describe varied evidences for evolution, anddiscuss the implications for human evolution. (9)
13. Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-relatedimplications. (10)
14. Apply general concepts to selected topics in human biology. (11)
15. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the biology of human cells,
organisms and populations. (1-11)
16. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the biology of human
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cells, organisms and populations. (1-11)
17. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of data
related to human cells, organisms and populations. (1-11)
18. Record the results of investigation through writing. 1-11)
Assessments: Assessments for this course will include inclass exams, including acomprehensive final, quizzes, successful completion and write up of
laboratory assignments, a 10 minute presentation to the class andparticipation in classroom discussions.
Grading (credit) criteria:
Exams:
7 exams at 60 pts. apiece..420 pts.
1 comprehensive final exam.200 pts.
Quizzes
7 quizzes at 20 points apiece140 pts.
Presentation..50 pts.
Lab Activities
14 labs (30 points apiece).....420 pts.
1,230 pts.
Letter Grades: A = 1,107 1,230 pts. B = 984 1,106 pts. C = 861 983 pts. D =
738 860 pts. F 737 pts.
Labs: Labs will be graded for quality and completeness.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given inclass about once a week. Each quiz will beworth 20 points.
Exams: There will be seven closed book, inclass exams throughout the semesterworth 60 points each. There will also be a closed book comprehensive
final at the conclusion of the class worth 200 points.
Presentation: Each student will give a 10 minute presentation to the class during the
semester on a topic assigned by the instructor.
Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be made
up with instructor permission only. All of the exams and thepresentation must be completed in order to pass the class. No extra
credit work is allowed.
Student Resources (as applicable)
Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the VerdeValley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide
library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information
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and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of aCollege library card entitles students to access materials housed at
member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials onreserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library
resources.
Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde ValleyCampuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support forstudents including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for
students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.
Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562
Online resources and:
services:
Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available atwww2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters
Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies
Attendance: Students who do not attend all class meetings and complete all requiredassignments during the first two weeks of the semester will be droppedfrom the course.
The last date for student initiated withdrawal is October 16, 2011.
Withdrawing from a course after the published deadline for withdrawalrequires instructor approval and signature. I will only sign off on
withdrawals from this course afterOctober 16, 2011 in the event of aserious and unavoidable situation. Students enrolled in this courseafterOctober 16,2011 will receive the grade earned for the semester.
As this is a college course that transfers as a Humanities option and
articulates as a sophomore level Art History Course to all three stateuniversities, the S/U grades are not an option for college students.
Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until thedeadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W"
on the permanent transcript.
For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal
deadline is November 1 in the Fall semester, April 1 in the Springsemester.
For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitteduntil the class is 50 percent completed.
For classes of 1-3 days in length, withdrawals are permitted until theclass is 50 percent completed.
A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrativewithdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions &
Registration Office.
Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning
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environment. The presentation of another individuals work as onesown or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,
plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the CollegesStudent Code of Conduct. Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and
violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in theYavapai College General Catalog. Cell phones must be stored during
assessments. The presence of a cell on a students desk during anassessment will be construed as cheating and the student will receive a
0% on the assessment.
Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are
fundamental expectations for every student. The Student Code ofConduct outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for
responding to allegations of student misconduct.
Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services
to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services oraccommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged
through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 orVerde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).
Cell phone and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learningenvironment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-
audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, thelearning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used
outside these facilities.
Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and
appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios,
discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board.Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated
and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and facultyeach have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning
environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standardsmay be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional
responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity andrespect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the
manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professionalcourtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to
individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion,
politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities. Allcorrespondence between instructor and students and between individualstudents must be of a professional nature. Any inappropriate language
(profanity) or correspondence of a threatening or harassing nature willresult in the student being immediately dropped from the class.
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BIO 156 Spring 2012 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics coveredwill include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed
below. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that allstudents are aware of the changes.
Week Date Topic
1 Chapters 1 and 2
Course Content: Scientific method, Introduction to biochemistry
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 15-18
2 Quiz #1 is January 26th
Chapters 2 and 3
Course Content: Light microscopy, Introduction to biochemistry,
Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction, Cellularevolution and respiration
Learning Outcome: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15-18
3 Exam #1 is February 2nd
Chapter 4
Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and
reproduction, Selected topics in human biology
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15-18
4 Quiz #2 is February 9th
Chapter 5
Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and
reproduction, Selected topics in human biology
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 14, 15-18
5 Exam #2 is February 16th
Chapter 6
Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and
reproduction, Clinical microbiology, Selected topics in humanbiology
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 11, 14, 15-18
6 Quiz #3 is due February 23rd
Chapter 7
Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology andreproduction, Clinical microbiology, Selected topics in humanbiology
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 11, 14, 15-18
7 Exam #3 is March 1st Chapter 8
Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology andreproduction, Selected topics in human biology
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 14, 15-18
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8 Quiz #4 is March 8
th Chapter 9
Course Content: Clinical Microbiology
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 14, 15-18
9 SPRING BREAK!!
10 Exam #4 is March 22nd
Chapters 17
Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology andreproduction,
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 14, 15-18
11 Quiz #5 is March 29th
Chapter 18
Course Content: Introduction to biochemistry
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 15-18
12 Exam #5 is April 5th Chapter 19
Course Content: Mendalian Genetics
Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 15-18
13 Quiz #6 is April 12th
Chapter 20
Course Content: Molecular genetics
Learning Outcome: 2, 3, 4, 9, 15-18
14 Exam #6 is April 19th
Chapter 22
Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection
Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 10, 15-18
15 Quiz #7 is April 26th
Chapter 23
Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection
Learning Outcomes: 2, 8, 12, 15-18
16 Exam #7 is May 3rd
Chapters 24
Course Content: Human impacts and the environment
Learning Outcomes: 2, 12, 13, 15-18
FINAL EXAM is May 8th
Overall class review and Final Exam
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Lab Schedule of BIO 156 Spring Semester 2012
Week Date Labs Covered
11/19
Microscope
22/24, 2/26
Chemical Properties of Cells
3 1/31, 2/2 Cells: A Radical Idea
Presentations 1 and 2
42/7, 2/9
Diffusion and Osmosis
Presentations 3 and 4
52/14, 2/16
Saliva Enzyme
Presentations 5 and 6
62/21, 2/23
Blood Typing
Presentations 7 and 8
72/28, 3/1
Heart Dissection
Presentations 9 and 10
83/6, 3/8
Simple Stain and Antibiotic Resistance
Presentations 11 and 12
93/13, 3/15 SPRING BREAK!!
103/20, 3/22
Gram Stain
Presentations 15 and 16
113/27, 3/29
Vaccine Wars
Presentations 17 and 18
12 4/3, 4/5 Viral DNA AnalysisPresentations 19 and 20
134/10, 4/12
Mitosis lab
Presentations 21 and 22
144/17, 4/19
Human Genetics
Presentations 23 and 24
154/24, 4/26
Genetically Modified Foods
165/1, 5/3
Genetically Modified Foods
During the course of the laboratory experiments students will use all of the concepts listed in the LearningOutcomesportion of the syllabus to successfully complete the lab.