INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY
Human Biology 102
Spring, 2016
Instructor: James C. Marker, Ph.D.
Office: LS 445
Phone: 465-2230 (2681)
E-Mail: Marker, James
Office Hours: MWF 9:30-10:30, or by appointment
Home Page: http://www.uwgb.edu/markerj/home.htm
Course Web Page: http://www.uwgb.edu/markerj/intro_home.htm
Course Overview:
This course is intended to give the student a broad overview of biology with respect to humans. It is
designed to acquaint students with the fundamental terms, concepts, and principles of human biology as
they relate to the individual, society, and the environment. Though taking this course will not qualify you
as "experts" in the field, it will give you a greater understanding, appreciation and, in some areas, working
knowledge of the biology of humans.
Texts:
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 3rd edition; Michael D. Johnson, Pearson
Benjamin Cummings, 2006.
Human Biology Lecture Syllabus, Marker, 2007.
Class Schedule: MWF, 10:00 – 10:50, ES-114
Lecture Format:
The lectures will present an overview of the information you will be responsible for plus additional
information on difficult concepts or those not covered extensively in the textbook. Though the
instructional format is fundamentally that of lecture, class participation is encouraged and welcome.
Please expect and be prepared to discuss the assigned material! The lectures will be supplemented with
slides and the use of laser disc video.
Exams:
The exams will cover information from the lecture, assigned reading, assigned terminology and assigned
post-chapter questions. They will be made up of multiple choice questions, True-False questions, and
matching questions. The tests will be computer scored so you must bring a #2 lead pencil for the exams.
If you will not be available for an exam, you must contact me in advance to work out a suitable alternative.
Make-up exams will be given only for verifiable emergencies! Please contact me or the department as
soon as possible if a situation comes up that prohibits you from taking the exam as scheduled. A make-up
exam will only be given if some type of verification of the incident is provided!
Challenge Sheets:
Students will have the opportunity to "challenge" questions on the exams that they feel were "unfair",
"ambiguous", etc. To challenge a question, the student must turn in a challenge sheet. Challenge
sheets are due one week from the day the exam is returned! These will be distributed in class and/or
you can get a copy at the course website listed above.
Grading:
The final grade will be determined using the
Grades will be based on your performance on three following scale. Note: This is a guaranteed grade
unit exams and the comprehensive final. The final (no curve) though I reserve the right to lower the
grade percent will be determined as follows:
scale (in your favor)!
Highest Exam 35%
A
100 – 90.0
Middle Exam
25%
AB
89.9 – 85.0
Middle Exam
25%
B
84.9 – 80.0
Lowest Exam
15%
BC
79.9 – 75.0
TOTAL
100%
C
74.9 – 65.0
CD
64.9 – 60.0
D
59.4 – 57.5
F
<57.5
An example of the grading can be found at the course website listed above.
Introduction to Human Biology 2008 - Lecture Schedule
Jan
21
Jan
23
Jan
25
Jan
28
Jan
30
Feb
1
Feb
4
Feb
6
Feb
8
Feb
11
Feb
13
Feb
15
Feb
18
Feb
20
Feb
22
Feb
25
Feb
27
Feb
29
Mar
3
Mar
5
Mar
7
Mar
10
Course Orientation
Ch. 1 - Human Biology/Scientific
Method
Mar
24
Mar
26
Mar
28
Ch. 7/9 Immune System
Ch. 9 - Immune system
[slides]
Ch. 9 - Immune system
(Video V- 120-1028 {22 min})
Ch. 2 - Principles of Chemistry
Mar
31
Ch. 9 - Immune System
Ch. 2 - Chemistry in Biology
Apr 2
Ch. 15 - Urinary System
Ch. 3 - Cell Theory / Cells
Apr 4
Ch. 14 - Digestive System
Ch. 3 - Cell Membrane
Apr 7
Ch. 14 - Nutrition
Ch. 3 - Cellular Organelles [slides]
Apr 9
Ch. 14 - Nutrition
Ch. 17 - Cell Cycle
Apr
11
Exam II
Apr
14
Apr
16
Apr
18
Ch. 4 - Tissue/Organs/Systems
Ch. 4 - Skin
Ch. 5 - Skeletal System
Ch. 5 - Skeletal Syst. / joints
[slides]
Ch. 11 - Nervous System
Ch. 11 - Nervous System
Ch. 6 - Muscular System
Exam I
Ch. 6 - Muscular System - *Drop
Deadline*
Ch. 6 - Muscular System
Ch. 10 - Respiratory System
Ch. 10 - Respiratory System
Ch. 8 - Cardiovascular System
Apr
21
Apr
23
Apr
25
Apr
28
Apr
30
May
2
May
5
May
7
May
9
May
12
Nutrition/Metabolism
Ch. 3 - Metabolism
Ch. 3/14 Metabolism
Ch. 13 - Endocrine System
Ch. 13 - Endocrine System
Ch. 19 - Heredity
Ch. 19 - Heredity
Ch. 17 - Heredity/Molecular Biology
Ch. 17 - Molecular Biology, DNA &
RNA
Ch. 17 - DNA and protein synthesis
Ch. 20 - Prot synthesis, Genetic
Engineering
Exam III
Ch. 20/Lecture - Gen. Engin. &
Bioethics
Mar
12
Mar
14
Mar
17
Mar
19
Mar
21
Ch. 8 - Cardiovascular System [slides]
Ch. 8 - Cardiovascular System
Spring Break
May
19
(Mon)
FINAL EXAM! (10:30 to 12:30)
Spring Break
Spring Break
Disabilities: As required by federal law and UW-Green Bay policy for Individuals with Disabilities, students
with a documented disability who need accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at 4652841. Reasonable accommodations can be made unless they alter the essential components of the class.
Contact the instructor and Disability Services Coordinator in a timely manner to formulate alternative
arrangements.