BIO 156 Human Biology for Allied Health

Course:
S Y L LA B U S (084003)

Your Course Learning Plan

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time June 2th to July 26th (Summer 2008)

Frame:

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

928-649-5486
Phone:
E-mail address: Matt_Pearcy@yc.edu
Skype address: mattpearcy
Office Location: VC.J 103
Office Hours: Thursday 1:00pm to 5:00 pm

Classroom location: VC.L 105

Inperson Meetings: 6/14/08 8:00am - 5:00pm
6/28/08 8:00am - 5:00pm
7/12/08 8:00am - 5:00pm
7/26/08 8:00am - 5:00pm

B. General Course Information

4.0
Credit hours:
Course description: BIO 156 is an introductory biology course for allied health majors
with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of
cell history, histology, human anatomy, human physiology,
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 concepts
will allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of the
universal 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, Human Biology by Daniel Chiras, Fifth edition and Biology Lab Book
supplies, equipment and by Yavapai College
tools:

C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1 Clinical microbiology

2. Human physiology and anatomy

3. Molecular genetics

4. Mendelian genetics

5. Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction

6. Cellular evolution and respiration

7. Human evolution and natural selection

8. Light microscopy

9. Scientific method and applications to medicine

10. Human impacts and the environment

11. Introduction to biochemistry

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 to

topics in the allied health fields. (2)

3. Describe the principles of biochemistry and how these principles

apply to all cellular life. (3,5)

4. Describe the structure of a eukaryotic cell including the properties of

the cell membrane. (4)

5. Identify common human cell types and describe the organization of

human cells into tissues and organs. (4)

6. Describe cell reproduction in eukaryotes and how this process occurs

in various human tissues. (4)

7. Describe the principles of cell metabolism including aerobic cellular

respiration. (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 the

diseases they produce. (8)

12. Define natural selection, describe varied evidences for evolution,

and discuss the implications for human evolution. (9)

13. Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-related

implications. (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
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 BIO 156 will include a pre and post test, written
exams, quizzes and lab activities.

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams

3 Exams at 100 pts apiece………………………………..300 pts

1 Comprehensive Final Exam…………………………....200 pts

Quizzes

4 online quizzes at 40 pts apiece………………………...160 pts

Labs

13 labs at 25 points apiece………………………………325 pts

Learning Styles Assessment………………………………..15 pts

Total 1000 pts

Letter Grades: A = 900-1000 pts. B = 800-899 pts. C = 700-799 pts. D = 600-699 pts.
F≤ 599

Labs: Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the labs
assigned and participation in group problem solving sessions.
 Quizzes: The quizzes will be online and will cover material covered in the lecture.

Exams: There will be three exams worth 100 points throughout the semester.
The fourth exam will be a comprehensive final exam.
There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be made
Absences:
up with instructor permission only. No extra credit work is allowed.

Student Resources (as applicable)

Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde
Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide
library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information
and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a
College library card entitles students to access materials housed at
member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on
reserve 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 Valley
Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for
students 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 Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at
services: www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters

Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies

Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings,
laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to
another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must
make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be
made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to
instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from
the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.

Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the
deadline 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 Spring
semester.

For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitted

 until the class is 50 percent completed.

For classes of 1-3 days in length, withdrawals are permitted until the
class is 50 percent completed.
A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative
withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions &
Registration Office.

Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning

environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s
own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,
plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s
“Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and
violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the
Yavapai College General Catalog.

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 of
Conduct” 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 or
accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged
through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde
Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).

Cell phone and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning
environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-
audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the
learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used
outside these facilities.
 BIO 156 Summer 2008 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics covered
will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed
below.
Week Date Topic

1 June 2nd Chapters 1,2 and 3

Quiz #1 due June 7th
Course Content: Scientific method and application to
medicine. Cellular evolution and respiration. Introductory
Biochemistry
Learning Outcomes: Use a light microscope to examine
cells and cell structures. Relate the principles of the scientific
method to current medical research. Identify common cell
types. Describe the principles of biological chemistry and
how the principles apply to all cellular life.

2 June 9th Chapters 4 and 5

Exam #1 is June 14th Course Content: Cellular structure, function, histology and
reproduction. Human physiology and anatomy.
 Learning Outcomes: Identify common human cell types.
Describe the organization and specialization of human cells
into tissues and organs. Identify the major anatomical
features of mammals.

3 June 16th Chapters 6, 7 and 8

Quiz #2 is due June 21st Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features
of mammals.

4 June 23rd Chapters 9, 10 and 11

Exam #2 is June 28th Course Content: Human anatomy and physiology.

Learning Outcome: Identify the major anatomical features
of mammals.

5 June 30th Chapters 12, 13 and 14

Quiz #3 is due July 5th Course Content: Anatomy and Physiology. Clinical
Microbiology

Learning Outcomes: Identify the major anatomical features

of mammals. Identify characteristics of clinically important
microbes and the diseases they produce.

6 July 7th Chapters 15, 16 and 17

Exam #3 is July 12th Course Content: Clinical Microbiology. Cellular structure,

function, histology and reproduction. Mendalian genetics

Learning Outcomes: Identify characteristics of clinically

important microbes and the diseases they produce. Diagram
the eukaryotic cell cycle and relate its features to the
controlled growth of human cells. Investigate specific
patterns and probabilities of genetic inheritance and describe
results.

7 July 14th Chapters 18 and 19

Quiz #4 due July 19th Course Content: Molecular genetics.

Learning Outcome: Describe DNA replication and protein
synthesis and relate this to human development.

8 July 21st Chapters 23 and 24

Exam #4 is July 26th Course Content: Human evolution and natural selection.
Human impacts and the environment.
 Learning Outcomes: Describe the evolutionary support for
the domains of life. Define natural selection, describe varied
evidences for evolution, and discuss the implications for
human evolution. Describe major ecological impacts of
humans and health-related implications.

BIO 156 General Lab Schedule for Summer 2008

Week Date Labs
2 Microscope (pages 2-1 to 2-8)
Lab is June 14th
Chemical Properties of Cells (pages 5-1 to 5-7)
Cells: A Radical Idea (pages 7-1 to 7-1)
Dissect Heart (Handout)

4 Saliva Lab (pages 10-1 to 10-3)

Lab is June 28th
Blood Typing Lab (Handout)
Body Systems: Dissect Heart and Eye (Handout)
Dissect Fetal Pig (Handout)

6 Viral DNA Lab (Handout)

Lab is July 12th
Simple and Negative Bacterial Stains (Handout)
Gram Stain (Handout)
Mitosis Lab (pages 12-1 to 12-4)

8 Genetically Modified Foods Lab (Handout)

Lab is July 26th
Human Genetics Lab