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BIOLOGY 100

BIOLOGY 100. Human Biology. Fall 2014. Instructor:. Michelle Smith. E-mail:. miliefsk@hawaii.edu. Powerpoint Presentations Available:. www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/. Class Time. & Location. TR 4-5:15pm Sec 62227 Hale ‘Imiloa 117. Michelle’s Office Location. & Hours.

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BIOLOGY 100

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  1. BIOLOGY 100 Human Biology Fall 2014

  2. Instructor: Michelle Smith E-mail: miliefsk@hawaii.edu Powerpoint Presentations Available: www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/

  3. Class Time & Location TR 4-5:15pm Sec 62227 Hale ‘Imiloa 117

  4. Michelle’s Office Location & Hours Imiloa 136 M 12:45-2:30, W 10:30-11:30 or by apt.

  5. Class Policies Attendance: • Mandatory Come Prepared: • Read assignments • Review lecture notes and outlines

  6. Cell Phones Please turn it off before arriving to class!

  7. Course Description Introduction to scientific inquiry with special emphasis on the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Topics relate to fitness, nutrition, health, inheritance, evolution, and ecology.

  8. Requirements Satisfied this Course This class may be used to satisfy AA and Bachelor’s degree general core requirements for a biological science class at different campuses within the UH system.

  9. Requirements Satisfied this Course This is a lecture-only class and will not satisfy requirements for a natural science laboratory course.

  10. Requirements Satisfied this Course This class is designed for the non-science major.

  11. Course Content Emphasis: Themes: • Science of Biology • Cell Function • Human Health • Human Inheritance • Human Environment • Hawaiian Knowledge • Civic responsibility • Sustainability

  12. Modes of Instruction • assigned text readings and lecture outlines • class lectures and demonstrations • discussions • projects • internet resources • videos • Quizzes • Exams

  13. ATTENDANCE: • Mandatory • Email for legitimate absence • Unexcused absence deduction of 10 point from total score

  14. Assignments (400 points) • PSA Project (200 points) • Design a 1-2 minute Public Service Announcement (video) • Narrative (storyboard) critique • Final presentation • Reaction paper/ class discussion, 4 at 50 points (200 points) • Stem Cells • VOG • GMO • Sustainability

  15. Quizzes (200 points) • 10 quizzes (20 points each) • www.masteringbiology.com

  16. EXAMINATIONS: (400 points) • 2 Exams@ 200 points each • Non cumulative • Multiple choice questions • Book questions included on exams • Closed book, but allowed 2-sided 3x5 note card

  17. EXAMINATIONS: Bring your own scantron At bookstore 6 for $1.25

  18. Missed Exam Policy Contact your instructor (email)! No retest unless a legitimate reason Take exam next class time

  19. Extra Credit Assignments • 2 assignments worth up to 5 points toward your exam (e.g. 85% + 5 pts= 90%) • Review an article related to class content (e.g., Discover magazine, Time, Newsweek, local paper…) or selected video review. Legitimate internet articles O.K.. • Write a 1-2 page summary-reaction paper, typed, double spaced, size 12 font. Attach article to paper (photocopy or cut it out).

  20. Grading Quizzes (10 @ 20 pts each) 200 points Assignments: PSA Project 200 points Reaction paper/discussion(4@50 pts each) 200 points Exams (2 @ 200 pts each) 400 points Total 1000 points GRADING SCALE Total Points Grade 900-1000 A 800-899 B 700-799 C 600-699 D 0- 599 F

  21. How to succeed in this class • Read text and outlines • Review lecture notes as often as possible • Participate in discussions • Study in groups • Hand in material on time • Ask questions

  22. Academic Dishonesty • Cheating • Plagiarism See student handbook on conduct code or http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html

  23. Course Text 7th edition

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