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BIOLOGY 100

BIOLOGY 100. Human Biology. Fall 2019. Instructor:. Michelle Smith. E-mail:. miliefsk@hawaii.edu. Powerpoint Presentations Available:. www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/. Class Time. & Location. Sec 62261 BIOL 100 MW 1:00-2:15 Imiloa 133.

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BIOLOGY 100

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  1. BIOLOGY 100 Human Biology Fall 2019

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

  3. Class Time & Location Sec 62261 BIOL 100 MW 1:00-2:15 Imiloa 133

  4. W 11:30-12:30 in office and online (google meet) TR 10:30-11:30 in office Imiloa 112B

  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 by 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 • Each unexcused absence results in a 10 point deduction from total score (100 points max deducted)

  14. Assignments (400 points) • Reaction paper/ class discussion, 2 at 200 points (400 points) • GMO • Sustainability

  15. Quizzes (200 points) • www.masteringbiology.com • Register; then use code on my website • 10 quizzes (20 points each) • 3 days to take it • 30 minutes to complete

  16. Exams (400 points) • 4 exams @ 100 points each • Non cumulative • 50 multiple choice questions • Exam 1-3 held in testing center • Exam 4 (final) held in class • Allowed one 2-sided hand-written note sheet 8x11”

  17. Testing Center Library Learning Commons, Room 228 Spring and Fall Semesters Monday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am to 8:00pm Thursday: 8:00am to 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

  18. EXAMINATIONS:

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

  20. Extra Credit Assignments • 4 assignments worth up to 5 percentage points toward your exam score (e.g. 85% + 5 pts= 90%) due @ exam. • 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).

  21. Grading Quizzes (10 @ 20 pts each) 200 points Exams (4 @ 100 points each) 400 points Assignments: Reaction paper/discussion(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 Attendance: 10 point deduction/unexcused absence up to 100 points

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

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

  24. Course Text Johnson, M.D. 2017. Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues. 8th Edition. Benjamin Cummings. San Francisco. ISBN: 978-0-13404243-5

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