BIOLOGY 100 Human Biology Spring 2016 Spring 2016

Michelle Smith

Sec TR 8:30-9:45 Imiloa 123

Imiloa 136 xxxxxx or by apt.

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

Please turn it off before arriving to class! Cell Phones

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.

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.

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

This class is designed for the non-science major.

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

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

ATTENDANCE: Mandatory 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)

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

Bring your own scantron At bookstore 6 for $1.25 Exams

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

1. 2 assignments worth up to 5 percentage points toward your exam score (e.g. 85% + 5 pts= 90%) 2. Review an article related to class content (e.g., Discover magazine, Time, Newsweek, local paper…) or selected video review. Legitimate internet articles O.K.. 3. Write a 1-2 page summary-reaction paper, typed, double spaced, size 12 font. Attach article to paper (photocopy or cut it out).

Quizzes 20 pts each) 200 points Exams 200 points each)400 points Assignments: Reaction pts each) 400 points Total 1000 points GRADING SCALE Total Points Grade A B C D F GRADING SCALE Total Points Grade A B C D F

Read text and outlines Review lecture notes as often as possible Participate in discussions Hand in material on time Ask questions

Cheating Plagiarism See student handbook on conduct code or

Course Text 7 th edition