CLASS TIME

Section 1 (RM 201) 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M.

Section 2 (RM 201) 2:00 P.M. to 2:50 P.M.

LAB TIME

Section 1 (SH 102) Mon – 3:00 P.M. to 5:50 P.M.

Section 2 (SH 102) Mon – 6:30 P.M. to 9:20 P.M.

Section 3 (SH 102) Tue – 3:00 P.M. to 5:50 P.M.

Section 4 (SH 102) Tue – 6:30 P.M. to 9:20 P.M.

TEXT BOOKS:

(1) Human Biology (9th Ed.) by Sylvia S. Mader
(2) Student Study Guide for Human Biology (9th Ed.) by Mader
(3) Human Biology Laboratory Manual (9th Ed.) by Mader

(4) Notebook – 3 – Ring is best.

INSTRUCTOR:

Richard L. McCluskey, Ph.D.

Credit Hours:

4 Semester Hours

NOTE: This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence (BIOL 104, 105). Each semester is a stand-alone course. It is possible to start with either 104 or 105, but starting with BIOL 104 is recommended.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a survey of the human body, including structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Areas of consideration include the cellular basis for function, life-span from beginning to death, impact of disease processes and injury on the human body, and the interaction of humans with each other and with the environment. Discussion of the impact of healthful living on human physiology is a very important part of this course. This is a biology course, not a class in religion. However, it is taught from a creationist perspective, with purposeful recognition of God as the Creator and Sustainer of the world and its inhabitants. THIS COURSE DOES NOT APPLY TO A BIOLOGY MAJOR OR MINOR.
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.      To develop an appreciation of basic human body-structure.

2.      To develop an understanding of the functions of the human body that contribute to our well-being.

3.      To contribute to the growing understanding of each student with regard to how to maintain one's body in a healthy state.

4.      To develop a growing awareness of the stages of one's life, anatomically and physiologically, from conception to old age.

5.      To learn about a variety of disease-processes that humans encounter, along with consideration of the impact of those processes on human function.

6.      To consider the environmental impact of the human population.

7.      To develop an appreciation for God's creative handiwork.

CLASSROOM FORMAT - (3/4 of Final Grade) - SH 201

1.      Presentations - Information will be presented from a variety of sources. (Including lectures, discussions, graphics, videos.)NOTE: YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LECTURE- OUTLINE – YOU NEED TO MAINTAIN A NOTEBOOK.

2.      Reading - See the Course Outline for textbook assignments.

3.      Study Guide – Many examination questions come from this source.

4.      On-line e-learning Center See Textbook Introduction

5.      There will be unannounced quizzes.

LABORATORY FORMAT - (1/4 of Final Grade) -  SH 101

1. You will be asked to complete selected projects from assigned Laboratory Manual chapters.
2. You are expected to have studied the lab expectations before you arrive for your lab appointment. Your completion of work will be much more timely as a result.
3. Most of the laboratory experiences will be in SH 101.
4. Selected videos will be shown as part of the lab experiences. You will be asked to respond to specific study-guide questions.

CLASS AND LABORATORY ATTENDANCE

2.      Regular class attendance is very important and is expected of each student.

a.       At the second class period, you will be asked to begin occupying the same seat for the remainder of the semester.

b.      A record of attendance will be maintained, either by checking the seating chart or by a QUIZ given at the start of the class period. (No make-ups, or late-starts on the quizzes, for whatever reason, is permitted.)

c.       You are expected to arrive at the class on-time and to remain in the class for the ENTIRE period, or until dismissed.

NOTE: If you must leave the class at any time during the period, you will be counted absent and your quiz will not be recorded. (NOTE: Exceptions only by advance notice to Dr. McCluskey directly)

d.      Any wish to attend another section of class or laboratory is possible, but must be approved IN ADVANCE.

2.      You are also expected to be at each lab period and to arrive on time, continuing to occupy the seat you choose at the first lab period..

a.       Lab quizzes are given at the beginning of the period-with no opportunity to make up or take it late.

NOTE: If you leave after the quiz is given, it will be removed from any consideration for your grade.

2.      Attendance is one of the vital considerations in calculation of your final grade. If your final grade-calculation places you close to the next higher letter-grade, having a very good attendance record could be all that is necessary to move you up to the next higher grade. It happens quite often!!!

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT BRING CELL PHONES TO THE CLASSROOM NOR TO THE LABORATORY. FAILURE TO HONOR THIS REQUEST COULD HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENSES.

EXAMINATIONS AND GRADES

1.      Examinations & Quizzes

a.        Classroom

                                                               i.      Quizzes

1.      Quizzes are unannounced and cannot be made up.

(Only your 10 best quizzes will be included in your final grade.)

2.      Quizzes cover all material since most recent quiz or examination.

3.      Quizzes are returned for examination-preparation.

2.      Exam-dates are listed in the “Course Outline”.

1.      Each of the 4 unit exams cover only the material and chapters designated in the Course Outline.

1.      Questions are selected from Study Guide (~33%), Class Notes that you record (~33%), and Textbook (~33%).

2.      Exams are not returned to the student, but may be reviewed by the student during regular office-hours.

3.      The final FINAL EXAMINATION is taken from Study Guide and the handouts.

4.      The exams are objective in nature. The questions will mostly be multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank.

b.      Laboratory – Laboratory-exam dates are listed in the Course Outline

1.      Quizzes will be given, some announced and some unannounced.

2.      Each of the two exams cover the material covered in the outline.

2.      Grade-calculations

A  =  90-100%

B  =  80-89%

C  =  60-79%

D  =  50-59%

F  = Less than 50%   

IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER

In the event of severe weather, an announcement will be made between 9:00 P.M. and 10:30 P.M. indicating that classes will be delayed or canceled on the following day. NOTE: An announcement could also be made that classes and labs will continue as usual.

If it is not determined until early morning that classes must be delayed or canceled, an announcement will be made by 6:00 A.M. You may check the following for official delay or closing-announcements: 817-645-3921.

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Classroom grade is 75% of final grade which includes:

a. Examinations

b. Quizzes

c. Projects

d. Attendance 

Laboratory grade is 25% of final grade which includes

a. Examinations

b. Quizzes

c. Completion of laboratory manual questions and projects

d. Attendance

CLASS #

TOPIC

TEXT REFERENCES

1

AUG

30

W

-

Course Introduction

1:2-12

2

SEP 

1

F

-

Human Biology: What’s it all about

3

4

M

-

Chemistry of Life

2:13-34

4

6

W

-

Chemistry of Life

5

8

F

-

Chemistry of Life

6

11

M

-

Chemistry of Life

7

13

W

-

Functions of Cells

3:35-54

8

15

F

-

Functions of Cells

9

18

M

-

Functions of Cells

10

20

W

-

Functions of Cells

11

22

F

-

Organization and Regulation

4:55-76

12

25

M

-

EXAMINATION 1 (CH 1, 2,3)

13

27

W

-

Organization and Regulation

14

29

F

-

Organization and Regulation

15

OCT

2

M

-

Organization and Regulation

16

4

W

-

CVS: Circulation

5:77-96

6

F

-

FALL HOLIDAY – NO CLASS

17

9

M

- 

CVS: Circulation

18

11

W

-

CVS: Circulation

19

13

F

-

CVS: Blood

6:97-114

20

16

M

- 

CVS: Blood

21

18

W

-

CVS: Blood

22

20

F

-

CVS: Blood

23

23

M

-

EXAMINATION 2 (CH 4, 5, 6)

24

25

W

- 

Digestive & Nutrition

7:115-140

25

27

F

-

Digestive & Nutrition

26

30

M

-

Digestive & Nutrition

27

 NOV

1

W

-

Respiratory System

8:141-158

28

3

F

-

Respiratory

29

6

M

-

Respiratory

30

8

W

-

Urinary & Excretion

9:159-176

31

10

F

-

Urinary & Excretion

32

13

M

-

Urinary & Excretion

33

15

W

-

EXAMINATION 3 (CH 7, 8, 9)

34

17

F

-

Urinary & Excretion

35

20

M

-

Skeletal System

10:177-196

22

W

-

THANKSGIVING BREAK

24

F

-

THANKSGIVING BREAK

36

27

M

-

Skeletal System

37

29

W

-

Skeletal System

38

 DEC

1

F

-

Muscular System

11:197-216

39

4

M

- 

Muscular System

40

6

W

- 

Muscular System

41

8

F

-

EXAMINATION 4 (CH 10, 11)

42

11

M

-

FINAL EXAMINATION –

Section one – 9:30 A.M.

Section two – 12:00 Noon

LABORATORY RESPONSIBLILITY & COMMITMENT

LABORATORY PERIODS ARE SET FOR A PERIOD OF 2 HOURS AND 50 MINUTES. YOU CAN EXPECT TO BE INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES FOR MOST OF THAT PERIOD.

LABORATORY ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:

1. Experiments, Measurements, and Observations
2. Videos – Most are accompanied by a questionnaire

YOUR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING ABOUT HUMAN STRUCTURE & FUNCTION.

LABORATORY RULES

1. DO NOT ingest food, snacks, drinks, water in the lab.
2. DO NOT carry reagent chemicals around the room.
3. DO NOT pipette anything by mouth.
4. DO NOT put chemicals in the sink or trash
5. DO NOT operate any equipment until instructed.
6. DO NOT sit on lab benches or desks.
7. DO NOT place clothing on the counters or tabletops.
8. DO NOT bring cell phones into the laboratory.
9. Wear closed-toed shoes to labs. – NO FLIP-FLOPS!!!!
10. Know where the first aid kit is
11. Study the exercise of the day before coming to lab
12. Wash your hands before you leave
13. Keep work area free of extra books and stuff
14. Read labels of any chemicals you need to use.
15. Rubber gloves are available when you need them
16. Report any accidents or spills immediately
17. When preparing to leave at the end of lab, tidy up your work area and push your lab-chair under lab bench.

Dates

Topic

Laboratory Manual

1

SEP

4

5

M
Tu

Scientific Method

VIDEO -  The incredible Human Machine

CH 1 – 1-6

2

11

12

M
Tu

Metrics and Microscopy

VIDEO -  Microscopy

CH 2 – 7-20

3

18

19

M
Tu

Cell Structure & Function

CH 4 – 33-46

4

25

26

M
Tu

Human Body Tissues

CH 5 – 47-64

5

OCT

2

3

M
Tu

Basic Human Anatomy

CH 6 – 65-76

6

9

10

M
Tu

Musculoskeletal System

CH 13 – 159-172

7

16

17

M
Tu

Musculoskeletal System

8

23

24

M
Tu

LABORATORY EXAMINATION 1

9

30

31

M
Tu

Chemical Aspects of Digestion

CH 9 – 103-110

10

NOV

6

7

M
Tu

Cardiovascular System

Make Chapter 10 Assignments

CH 7 – 77-90

11

13

14

M
Tu

Video Project

CH 10 – 111-126

12

20

21

M
Tu

Energy Requirements Ideal Weight

CH 10 – 111-126

13

NOV

DEC 

30

1

M
Tu

Cardiovascular System /Urinary System

CH 8 – 91-102

14

5

M

LABORATORY EXAMINATION 2