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S Y L L A B U S
Your Course Learning Plan
 
Course:
BIO 156 Human Biology for Allied Health(090910)
Instructor:
Dr. Matt Pearcy
TimeFrame:
January 21
st
through May 12
th
(Spring 2009)A. Instructor Contact and CommunicationsPhone:
928-649-5486
E-mail address:
 
Skype address:
Matt.Pearcy@yc.edumattpearcy
Office Location:
VC.J 103
Office Hours:
Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, and Thursdayfrom 11:00 amto 2:00 pm. Office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm onThursday will be held in the Learning Center. The rest of my officehours will be in my office. Office hours will be held at alternate times by appointment.
Classroom location:
Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L 105
B. General Course InformationCredit hours:
4.0
Course description:
An introductory biology course for allied health majors with anemphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cellhistory, histology, microbiology, and genetics.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite:
 None
Course purpose:
Human biology is a general education course intended for studentswith pre-nursing/health professional goals. Although the focus of theclass is on the biology of the human species, many of the conceptswill allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of theuniversal processes for all life on this planet. These principles include basic chemistry, cell physiology, cell reproduction, genetics,microbiology, anatomy and physiology, evolution and environmentalimpacts.
Textbooks, software,supplies, equipment andtools:
Human Biology by Daniel Chiras, sixth edition.
 
C. Course Content and OutcomesCourse content:
1.Clinical microbiology2.Human physiology and anatomy3.Molecular genetics
4.
Mendelian genetics5.Cellular structure, function, histology and reproduction6.Cellular evolution and respiration7.Human evolution and natural selection8.Light microscopy9.Scientific method and applications to medicine10.Human impacts and the environment11.Introduction to biochemistry
Learning outcomes:
1.Identify characteristics of clinically important microbes and thediseases they produce.2.Identify the major anatomical features of mammals.3.Identify common human cell types.4.Describe DNA replication and protein synthesis and relate this tohuman development.5.Investigate specific patterns and probabilities of geneticinheritance and describe results.6.Describe the organization and specialization of human cells intotissues and organs.7.Diagram the eukaryotic cell cycle and relate its features to thecontrolled growth of human cells.8.Describe the evolutionary support for the domains of life.9.Define natural selection, describe varied evidences for evolution,and discuss the implications for human evolution.10.Use a light microscope to examine cells and cell structures.11.Relate the principles of the scientific method to current medicalresearch.12.Describe major ecological impacts of humans and health-relatedimplications.13.Describe the principles of biological chemistry and how the principles apply to all cellular life.
Assessments:
Assessments for this course will include in class exams, including acomprehensive final, quizzes, successful completion and write up of laboratory assignments, a 10 minute presentation to the class and participation in classroom discussions.
 
Grading (credit) criteria:
Exams:3 in class exams at 100 pts apiece …………………300 pts.1 comprehensive final ……………………………...200 pts.Quizzes:10 quizzes at 20 pts. apiece .………………………..200 pts.Labs:Labs, 14 at 25 pts. apiece…………………………..350 pts.Presentations:In class presentation………………………………..50 pts.Learning Styles Assessment…………………………..20 pts.Total Points 1,120 pts.
Letter Grades:
A = 1,008 – 1,120 pts. B = 896 – 1,007 pts. C = 784 – 895 pts. D =672 – 783 pts. F ≤ 671 pts. 
Labs:
Labs will be graded for quality and completeness.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given in class about oncea week. Each quiz will beworth 20 points.
Exams:
There will be three closed book, in class exams throughout the semester worth 100 points each. There will also be a closed book comprehensivefinal at the conclusion of the class worth 200 points.
Presentation:
Each student will give a 10 minute presentation to the class during thesemester on a topic assigned by the instructor.
Learning StylesAssessment:
Each student will complete a learning styles assessment and write ashort paper detailing their learning style and their plan to be successfulin the class.
Absences:
There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be madeup with instructor permission only. All of the exams and the presentation must be completed in order to pass the class. No extracredit work is allowed.
Student Resources (as applicable)
Library services:
Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the VerdeValley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywidelibrary network, which provides access to a wide-range of informationand resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of aCollege library card entitles students to access materials housed atmember libraries. Instructors may place required course materials onreserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of libraryresources.
Learning Centers:
A Learning Centeris available on the Prescott and Verde Valley
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