Human Biology (BIOL 104) Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum area 3 Fall 2018

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1 Human Biology (BIOL 104) Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum area 3 Fall 2018 LH 118 Mon and Wed 5.00 pm 6.15 pm Dr Andrew Mazz Marry Office: HA 407B and LH 208 Phone: marryand@mnstate.edu Office hours: See website for times: web.mnstate.edu/marryand First and Foremost: Although I have been living in the Fargo/Moorhead area since 2001, I am not from around here. If for ANY reason you do not understand something I say I expect you to put your hand up and ask me to repeat myself. The only way for you to fully understand this course is to fully understand me. Such interruption will NOT annoy me in any way. HOWEVER, other interruptions will not be acceptable. Most importantly, I expect you to actively participate in class each day. Active participation means contributing to all discussions, offering supportive, but critical, responses, and committing to the in-class work that will go on. Your in-class participation is vital in my class. Overview of course: This course seeks to help students understand the basis of human structures and functions with references to genetics, development, nutrition and disease. For nonscience majors. MnTC Goal 3.). Outline of major content arear: 1. Doing Science and the Foundations of Life. This section will give students the opportunity to learn how to do science. Students will set up and run experiments 1

2 to learn how scientists analyze and interpret data that is then reported to the public. The Foundations of Life section will explore basic chemistry and cells, both are needed components when discussing biology and understanding how everything works together. 2. Humans and Our Environment. Students will explore the structures and functions of the human body. Students will also learn how the human body systems are affected by and deal with our environment. This section will also discuss how humans affect the environment, and how that, in turn, affects humans. In addition, sometime will also be spent on nutrition and disease in this section. 3. Genetics and Evolution. Students will discover how we pass our genetic information on to our offspring, what factors affect that heredity, and the factors that affect evolution in a population. This section will also discuss human development from a zygote to an aging adult. Sometime will also be spent on the heredity of diseases in this section. General Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to assess and analyze issues in human biology. 2. Students will be able to identify structures, functions, and processes of many of the human bodysystems. 3. Students will be able to explain the relationship between humans and the environment. 4. Students will be able to identify the processes that affect evolution in the human population, and the methods of heredity. Goal 03 - Natural Science 1. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories. 2. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty. 3. Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing. 4. Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies. 2

3 Text: Biology for APR Courses Collection edited by: OpenStax Biology for AP Courses Content authors: OpenStax Biology for AP Courses, OpenStax, and Cnx Biology Online: < The textbook is required and I strongly recommend that you download a free copy of it. It will be of great benefit to you for this course, especially if you are worried about the material being out of your wheelhouse. This book is designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of societal issues. Attendance: Class attendance is expected. If you are not there, you cannot contribute. Being late is not acceptable. It is simply rude to walk in while the class is in session, so please try and avoid doing so. That being said, if you are running a few minutes behind please do not skip the class period to avoid being late. Of course, I understand the possibility of being absent from class due to participation in a university sponsored sport or creative event. However, I require written notice from your coach/advisor in class at least a week prior to your event. s: I will only read and reply to s asking for an appointment to come see me. ABSOLUTELY no s complaining about class performance will be replied to. COME AND SEE ME IN PERSON DURING OFFICE HOUSE TO DISCUSS ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY BE HAVING. No assigned class work will be accepted via Cell Phones: I consider cell phones going off during class incredibly disrespectful to both your fellow classmates and to me. Turn them OFF BEFORE entering the class room. If you cell phone goes off during class you will be asked to leave. If, however, you are waiting for an emergency call, see me BEFORE class to let me know what you are waiting for. I will not hear any explanations after the fact. You must notify me before class begins of the call you are expecting. IF YOUR CELL PHONE GOES OFF DURING AN EXAM YOU WILL FAIL THE CLASS! 3

4 In Addition: - Acts of sexual violence are intolerable. MSUM expects all members of the campus community to act in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others. We are committed to eliminating all acts of sexual violence. MSUM faculty and staff are concerned about the well-being and development of our students. We are obligated to share information with the MSUM Title IX Coordinator in certain situations to help ensure that the students safety and welfare is being addressed, consistent with the requirements of the law. These disclosures include but are not limited to reports of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced sexual violence, services and resources are available. You may also choose to file a report. For further information, contact Lynn Peterson, Title IX Coordinator, petrsnly@mnstate.edu; , or Ashley Atteberry, Director of Student Conduct & Resolution; ashley.atteberry@mnstate.edu, ; both located in Flora Frick 153. Additional information is available at: Publications Statement-This publication, or any other material related to this course, is available in alternate format upon request. Please contact me at: marryand@mnstate.edu Accessibility- Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students and strives to make courses inclusive and accessible in accordance with sections 504 and 508 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Accessibility Resources (AR) is the campus office that collaborates with students in need of special accommodations and assists in arranging reasonable accommodations. 4

5 If you have, or think you may have, a disability (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory or physical): Please contact Accessibility Resources at (218) (V) or (800) (MRS/TTY) for more information or stop by the AR office inside the Academic Support Center in Flora Frick Hall. If you are already registered with Accessibility Resources and have questions or concerns regarding your current Accommodation Letter, please contact Kari Klettke, Director, at:kari.klettke@mnstate.edu or Additional information is available on the AR website: Emergency Preparedness Guide and Maps- Building floor plans showing emergency exit routes, fire extinguisher locations and fire alarm pull stations are conspicuously located in classrooms, labs, conference rooms, departmental main offices and residence halls. The Emergency Preparedness Guides (flip style booklets) are located with the maps. Please review the floor plans as well as the guide so you know how to respond in an emergency situation to help protect yourself and others. If you have questions, please contact Ryan Nelson, Director of Public Safety, at ryan.nelson@mnstate.edu or Assignment Points: Class Section: 3 tests at100 points each (50 multiple choice) 300 Final test at 100 points 100 In class activities (4 at up to 25pts each) 100 Total 500 Plus any bonus points as I see fit Grading: % A 83-86% B 72-75% C 63-65% D 90-93% A % B % C % D % B % C % D+ 60% below F 5

6 * I reserve the right to factor both improvement and your attitude in the classroom into final grade calculations. Daily Work: This outline of the course is tentative. We may not get through the chapters at the end of each class. I reserve the right to alter the chapters and order if necessary. I will let you know in advance! Topic Aug 27 Introduction 29 Talk 1: A Human Perspective Sept 3 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY/NON-DUTY DAY 5 Talk 2: The Chemistry of life Sept 10 Talk 3: Cells and how they work 12 Cells and how they work Sept 17 Talk 4: Tissues, organs, and organ systems 19 Tissues, organs, and organ systems Sept 24 Talk 5: Digestion and Nutrition 26 Exam 1 / Lab-like activity one due Oct 1 Digestion and Nutrition 3 Talk 6: The Heart and Blood Vessels Oct 8 The Heart and Blood Vessels 10 Talk 7: Blood and the immune system Oct 15 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY 17 Talk 8: The Respiratory System and Drugs and Addiction Oct 22 The Respiratory System and Drugs and Addiction 24 Exam 2 / Lab-like activity two due Oct 29 Talk 9: Reproductive Systems 31 Reproductive Systems Nov 5 Talk 10: Human Development 7 No Class at Breakthrough Symposium 6

7 Nov 12 Veterans Day No Class 14 Human Development Nov 19 Talk 11: Cell Reproduction 21 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY/NON-DUTY DAY Nov 26 Talk 12: Genetics Nov 28 Exam 3 / Lab-like activity three due Dec 3 Talk 13: Cancer 5 Talk 14: Impacts on the Biosphere / Lab-like activity four due Dec 10 Final Exam 7