1. BIOLOGY 100 Human Biology Spring 2016 Spring 2016

2. Michelle Smith miliefsk@hawaii.edu www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/

3. Sec 61062 TR 8:30-9:45 Imiloa 123

4. Imiloa 136 xxxxxx or by apt.

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

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

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

10. This class is designed for the non-science major.

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

12. 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

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) www.masteringbiology.com

16. 2 exams @ 200 points each Non cumulative 75-100 multiple choice questions Exam 1 (midterm) held in testing center Exam 2 (final) in class Allowed one note sheet 8x11” Exams (400 points)

17. Bring your own scantron At bookstore 6 for $1.25 Exams

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

19. 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).

20. 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 900-1000A 800-899B 700-799C 600-699D 0- 599F GRADING SCALE Total Points Grade 900-1000A 800-899B 700-799C 600-699D 0- 599F

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

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

23. Course Text 7 th edition