BIOLOGY 100 Human Biology Spring 2017

Powerpoint Presentations Available: Instructor: Michelle Smith E-mail: miliefsk@hawaii.edu Powerpoint Presentations Available: www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/

Class Time & Location Sec 64051 TR 8:30-9:45 Imiloa 123

Imiloa 136 TR 9:45-11:30 or by apt.

Class Policies Attendance: Mandatory Come Prepared: Read assignments Review lecture notes and outlines

Cell Phones Please turn it off before arriving to class!

Course Description Introduction to scientific inquiry with special emphasis on the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Topics relate to fitness, nutrition, health, inheritance, evolution, and ecology.

Requirements Satisfied this Course This class may be used to satisfy AA and Bachelor’s degree general core requirements for a biological science class at different campuses within the UH system.

Requirements Satisfied this Course This is a lecture-only class and will not satisfy requirements for a natural science laboratory course.

Requirements Satisfied by this Course This class is designed for the non-science major.

Course Content Themes: Emphasis: Science of Biology Cell Function Human Health Human Inheritance Human Environment Emphasis: Hawaiian Knowledge Civic responsibility Sustainability

Modes of Instruction assigned text readings and lecture outlines class lectures and demonstrations discussions projects internet resources videos Quizzes Exams

ATTENDANCE: Mandatory Email for legitimate absence Each unexcused absence results in a 10 point deduction from total score (100 points max deducted)

Assignments (400 points) Reaction paper/ class discussion, 4 at 100 points (400 points) Stem Cells VOG GMO Sustainability

Quizzes (200 points) 10 quizzes (20 points each) www.masteringbiology.com

Exams (400 points) 2 exams @ 200 points each Non cumulative 75 multiple choice questions Exam 1 (midterm) held in testing center Exam 2 (final) held in testing center Allowed one 2-sided note sheet 8x11”

Testing Center Spring Semester Library Learning Commons, Room 228 Spring Semester Monday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am to 8:00pm Thursday: 8:00am to 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm Test 1: March 14 Test 2: May 12

Missed Exam Policy Contact your instructor (email)! No retest unless a legitimate reason Take exam next class time

Extra Credit Assignments 2 assignments worth up to 5 percentage points toward your exam score (e.g. 85% + 5 pts= 90%) due @ exam. Review an article related to class content (e.g., Discover magazine, Time, Newsweek, local paper…) or selected video review. Legitimate internet articles O.K. Write a 1-2 page summary-reaction paper, typed, double spaced, size 12 font. Attach article to paper (photocopy or cut it out).

Grading Quizzes (10 @ 20 pts each) 200 points Exams (2 @ 200 points each) 400 points Assignments: Reaction paper/discussion(4@100 pts each) 400 points Total 1000 points GRADING SCALE   Total Points Grade 900-1000 A 800-899 B 700-799 C 600-699 D 0- 599 F

How to succeed in this class Read text and outlines Review lecture notes as often as possible Participate in discussions Hand in material on time Ask questions

Cheating Plagiarism Academic Dishonesty See student handbook on conduct code or http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html

Course Text Johnson, M.D. 2017. Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues. 8th Edition. Benjamin Cummings. San Francisco. ISBN: 978-0-13404243-5 7th edition