Human Biology Syllabus

HUMAN BIOLOGY (BIOL 100A)
General Education (Natural Science) / 3 Credit Hours
Department of Biological Sciences / Fort Hays State University

On-line Syllabus
Spring 2008 / AH 335 / MWF 8:30-9:20
A printable version of this syllabus is available as a Microsoft Word document.
Most recent update to the web version of the syllabus: 23 March 2008

Instructor: Mark Eberle
Albertson Hall 424 / 628-5264 / meberle@fhsu.edu

Course Description: An introductory course examining the fundamental concepts of human structure and function as the starting point for the exploration of principles common to all living systems and the interrelationships between humans and the rest of the biosphere.
Objectives of the Course: The course will expand the student's knowledge of how the human body works over successive levels of organization from molecules of life to organ systems to organisms. The students will learn how humans, one of a myriad of organisms on earth, have evolved and interact with each other, other species, and the environment.
Course Content: Major issues and concepts discussed in Human Biology include the scientific method, characteristics of living organisms, cell structure and function, organization of cells into tissues and organs, major organ systems, reproduction and development, genetics, evolution, and the diversity of life.
Format: Lecture (MWF 8:30-9:20).
Textbook: optional. Use one of the texts being used for another Human Biology lecture, not the one being used for Principles of Biology (BIOL 180, the class for biology majors).
Lecture Notes Outlines: Outlines for the lecture notes are available as Microsoft Word documents. You should save these to your personal computer or portable memory device and use them to rewrite and organize your notes. Do this after each class (don't wait till it's near test time) so that you have plenty of time to visit with the instructor with questions you might have about your notes. A printed study guide for the final (Test 7) will be handed out in class. Test 1 / Test 2 / Test 3 / Test 4 / Test 5 / Test 6
Grades: Based on scores from 6 tests (short answer/fill-in-the-blank) and the comprehensive final (multiple choice).
Grading Scale: 90-80-70-60. Tests: 50 points each, 350 points total. NO extra-credit assignments will be given.
Review Sessions: Review sessions may be offered before each test so that you may ask questions about those topics that you do not clearly understand. You also are welcome to make an occasional or regular appointment for assistance outside of class. STUDY BEFOREHAND -- DO NOT WAIT UNTIL A REVIEW SESSION TO STUDY.
Biology Lab: optional. If you are enrolled in lab (BIOL 102), it might help you in lecture, but the grades will be separate.
General Academic Policies: This course will comply with general academic policies regarding adding or dropping courses, grade appeals, academic honesty, class attendance, and intellectual property rights as outlined in the University Catalog.
Biology Images: Biome Photos / Plant Images

TENTATIVE LECTURE AND TEST SCHEDULE
Updated periodically through the semester, as necessary.

MONTH	DAY	CLASS ACTIVITY	MONTH	DAY	CLASS ACTIVITY
January	14	No class	March	17	*Spring Break*
	16	Scientific Method		19	*Spring Break*
	18	Chemistry		21	*Spring Break*
	21	No class		24	Animal A&P
	23	Chemistry		26	Animal A&P
	25	Cells		28	Animal A&P
	28	Cells		31	Animal A&P
	30	Cells	April	2	Animal A&P
February	1	Test Review		4	Animal A&P Test 1
	4	Chemistry/Cells Test		7	Animal A&P
	6	Genetics		9	No class
	8	Genetics		11	No class
	11	Genetics		14	Animal A&P
	13	Genetics		16	Animal A&P
	15	Genetics		18	Animal A&P
	18	Genetics		21	Ecology
	20	Genetics		23	Animal A&P Test 2
	22	No class		25	Ecology
	25	Genetics Test		28	Ecology
	27	Evolution		30	Ecology
	29	Evolution	May	2	Ecology Test
March	3	Diversity of Life		5	Final Review
	5	Diversity of Life		7	No class-Review for Final
	7	Diversity of Life		9	No class-Review for Final
	10	Diversity of Life		12
	12	Animal A&P		14	FINAL EXAM - 8:30
	14	Evolution/Diversity Test		16

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