1. BIOLOGY 100
Human Biology
Spring 2017

2. Powerpoint Presentations Available:
Instructor:
Michelle Smith
Powerpoint Presentations Available:

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

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

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

6. Cell Phones
Please turn it off before arriving to class!

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Quizzes (200 points) 10 quizzes (20 points each)

16. 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”

17. 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

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

19. Extra Credit Assignments
2 assignments worth up to 5 percentage points toward your exam score (e.g. 85% + 5 pts= 90%) 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).

20. Grading Quizzes (10 @ 20 pts each) 200 points
Exams 200 points each) points
Assignments:
Reaction pts each) 400 points
Total points
GRADING SCALE
Total Points Grade A B C D F

21. 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

22. Cheating Plagiarism Academic Dishonesty
See student handbook on conduct code or

23. Course Text
Johnson, M.D Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues. 8th Edition. Benjamin Cummings. San Francisco.
ISBN:
7th edition