PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BS 100 – HUMAN BIOLOGY
MASTER SYLLABUS 2010-2011
I.
Course Code: BS 100
II.
Course Title: Human Biology
III.
Prerequisites: None
IV.
Course Credit Equivalents:
Credit Hours – Lecture: 3 Credit Hours
Contact Hours – Lecture: 3 Contact hours
Laboratory: 1 Credit Hour
Laboratory: 3 Contact hours
V.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Louis A. Scala
Office Location: Room E503A @ Main Campus
Office Phone #: (973) 684-6123
E-mail: lscala@pccc.edu
VI.
Catalog Description:
A one semester lecture and laboratory designed for non-science majors for the study of the structure
and function of all the body systems. This course covers current issues such as genetic engineering and
biotechnology and health concerns such as AIDS and cancer. Laboratory experiments include light
microscopy, human anatomy and physiology and representative dissections.
VII.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Draw conclusions from data and evidence collected in the lab, by applying the scientific
method*
Assessment: through case study assignments and data from laboratory experiments
Demonstrate understanding of basic terminology, major concepts and fundamental theories in
science*
Assessment: embedded questions and essay questions in final exam
Apply scientific theories and principles to the solving of current issues and problems*
Assessment: through case study assignments and laboratory experiments
Have a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the human body
Assessment: tests and comprehensive final exam
Use vocabulary pertaining to the human body in proper context
Assessment: tests and comprehensive final exam
Recognize the interactions of organ systems in maintaining homeostasis
Assessment: tests and through case study assignments
These goals are required to designate BS 100 as a General Education course
Required Texts:
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues by Michael Johnson, 4th Edition. Pearson/Benjamin
Cummings, 2007
Laboratory Manual for Human Biology Concepts and Current Issues by Bert Atsma and Sandra HSU,
4th Edition. Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, 2007
IX.
Methods of Evaluation:
Grade Scale
Above 92 %
90 to 92 %
87 to 89 %
83 to 86 %
80 to 82 %
X.
XI.
A
AB+
B
B-
77 to 79 %
70 to 76 %
60 to 69 %
Below 60 %
C+
C
D
F
Additional Course Information:
a) Attendance: Attendance will be taken for every class. Students are expected to attend all lectures
and lab sessions. Punctuality is required.
b) Eating/Drinking: Is not allowed in class
c) Cell Phones: Turn off your cell phones or do not bring them to class. Absolutely no cell phone
usage while class is in session.
d) Children: will not be permitted in lecture or lab sessions for any reason.
e) Cheating: Any student caught cheating during a test will get an automatic zero and may be
dismissed from the course with an ‘F’
f) Homework/Assignments: When assignments are given, the due dates will be assigned. Students
are expected to follow the deadlines. No late work will be accepted
g) The laboratory is worth 33% of your final grade. It is required that you pass the lab with a 70% or
better in order to pass the course. You CANNOT pass the course with a failing lab grade.
Disabilities:
If you have a disability and believe that you need accommodations in my classroom, please see your
counselor in the Counseling Department. If you require testing accommodations, you must inform me
one week in advance of the test.
IX.
General Course Outline:
Semester Reading Assignment
Week
Chapter #
1
1
2, 3
2
4
3
5
4
6
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
14
10
10
11
15
12
12
13
13
17, 18
14
24
15
16
Week
(Lab #)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Lab Manual
Assignment
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3, 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
Exercise 8
Exercise 9
Exercise 14
Exercise 15
Exercise 17
Exercise 16
Exercise 10
Exercise 11
Exercise 12
Lecture Topics Covered
Characteristics of Life
Biomolecules, Cells & How they Work
Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems
Bone Tissue & Skeletal System
Muscular System
Muscular System, continued
Blood & Blood Typing
Circulatory System
Immune & Lymphatic Systems
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Nervous System
Sensory Mechanisms
Cell Reproduction and Cancer
Human Impacts, Biodiversity & Environment
Comprehensive Final Exam
Laboratory Topics
Scientific Method & Laboratory Protocol
The Microscope
The Anatomy & Physiology of Cells
Tissues
Orientations to the Human Body
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
Laboratory Midterm
The Cardiovascular System I: Blood
The Cardiovascular System II: Heart & Blood Vessels
The Digestive System & Nutrition
Human Respiration
The Nervous System I
The Nervous System II
Structure/Function of Sense Organs
Laboratory Final