1. BIOLOGY 100 Human Biology Fall 2015 Fall 2015

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

3. MW 10-11:15 Imiloa 123

4. Imiloa 136 TR 11-11:30 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 Unexcused absence deduction of 10 point from total score

14. Assignments (400 points) PSA Project (150 points) Design a 1-2 minute Public Service Announcement (video) Narrative (storyboard) critique Final presentation Field Trip (50 points) Waihee Tunnel Waikalua Loko Reaction paper/ class discussion, 4 at 50 points (200 points) Stem Cells VOG GMO Sustainability

15. Field Trip (50 points) Waikalua Loko Waihee Tunnel

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

17. 4 exams @ 100 points each Non cumulative 50 multiple choice questions Open book, taken in testing center Exams (400 points)

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

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

20. 1. 2 assignments worth up to 10 points toward your quiz score (e.g. 200 points + 10 pts= 210 points) 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).

21. Quizzes (10 @ 20 pts each) 200 points Exams (4 @ 100 points each)400 points Assignments: Field Trip 50 points PSA Project150 points Reaction paper/discussion(4@50 pts each) 200 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

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

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

24. Course Text 7 th edition