Biology 25 – Human Biology

FALL 2017 - Los Angeles City College

Instructor: Victor Arai O.D.

Sections: 3083 M 6:50 – 10:00 PM SCI 130

Office Phone: 323-953-4000 x 1791 E-mail:

Office Location: SCI 222

EMAIL IS CHECKED TWICE A WEEK ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

LACC Web Address: www.lacitycollege.edu

Instructor Website: www.drvictorarai.com

Prerequisites: None

MAJOR COURSE OBJECTIVES

Biology 25(Human Biology)

The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the anatomic and physiologic terminology necessary for written and oral communication about the body, its functions, and its interaction with all other species on this planet. Students will demonstrate understanding of human biology at the chemical, microscopic, anatomical, physiological, and ecological levels. Demonstrate the ability to connect understanding of the body and its function with the function and survival of the world we live in.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME (SLO 1 and2)
Upon successful completion of Biology 25, the studentswill be able to demonstrate competence in thefollowing Student Learning Outcomes:

1) Utilizing salient concepts such as human organ body system anatomy, function and homeostasis; The student will be able to adequately discusses specific organ systems anatomy and physiology and the systems homeostatic roles and relationship to other organ systems

2) Research and write a comprehensive paper describing how human activity may affect the natural environment and human health. Show how human health can be affected by changes surrounding the human or human population.

BOOKS

Required:

Human Biology , Sylvia Mader 11th edition or later

PLEASE look at the lecture schedule, Course objectives and test study guides on the website.

WEBSITE “drvictorarai.com”

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Midterm Examinations (4 or5 X 100 = 400 or 500points)

There will be 4 or 5 midterm examinations. Examinations will cover material presented in lecture and in the text book. No make-up examinations will be given. The lowest midterm score will be dropped for emergency absences. Test schedule is variable.

Final Examination (130 points)

The Final Examination is mandatory.

Sect 3083 Please see school finals schedule

It may cover all material covered in the course. No make-up Final Exam will be given. Therefore, schedule all future personal, family, and vacation plans accordingly.

Research Papers SLO 1 and 2 (50 points total)

1. SLO 1, Students will be required to research and write a paper on a topic related to a the Anatomy(form) and Physiology(function) of a human organ system and how the organ system relates homeostatically with two other organ systems. The paper is to be a minimum of five pages double-spaced and typed. The objectives and guidelines will be discussed in class. You MUST cite all sources using a reference page and using IN-TEXT citations! You must also attach copies of your 3 main references to the paper.

2. SLO 2, Research and write a comprehensive paper describing a human disease. A list of acceptable disease topics can be found on the instructor website. The paper is to be a minimum of five pages double-spaced and typed. The objectives and guidelines will be discussed in class. You MUST cite all sources using a reference page and using IN-TEXT citations! You must also attach copies of your 3 main references to the paper.

Deadlines will be:

5th week Topic Selection Submitted in Writing

10th week Reference page with at least 3 citations in proper format

14th week Final Research Paper due.

The total number of points and percentage of final grade follows:

Evaluation Number X Points Total

Term Paper 1 50 50

Midterms 5 100 drop one 400

Final Exam 1 150 150

600

* = Lowest score dropped

Tentative Grading Scale – The scale may vary

Point Total Percentage Letter Grade

600 - 540 100 - 90 A

539 - 480 89 - 80 B

479 - 420 79 - 70 C

419 - 360 69 - 60 D

359 - lower 59 - lower F

OFFICE HOURS AND GETTING HELP

My office hours M 6 to 7 In addition, appointments to meet at other times may be arranged.

GENERAL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

· Read the textbook prior to attending the lecture (1) Read text (2) attend lecture (3) study the text and lecture notes. I cannot learn the material for you. But I can sure help make sense of it all!!!

· Come to class prepared! This cannot be overemphasized. It is essential for you to read the textbook prior to lectures. Lectures are intended to assist you in organizing and understanding material that can be detailed and complex. Becoming familiar with the vocabulary and the concepts will make the lectures much more interesting and instructional. Reading the laboratories prior to entering the lab is a must! Laboratory time is limited and everyone must know what is to be accomplished.

· Do not fall behind! This is a fast-paced course that covers a lot of material in less than 30 class meetings. Seek help before you begin to get in trouble. I am here to help you learn.

· Work together! Classmates and lab partners can assist one another in learning about Human Biology. Come to class prepared to learn and seek the assistance of others.

· Ask Questions! There is no such thing as a stupid question. Chances are, if you do not understand something, 80% of the class is sitting there as ignorant as you and is waiting for someone to ask. We have all been confused at some point, so speak up.

·  PLEASE BE POLITE and turn OFF your cell phone or put it in silent/discrete mode!

·  There is NO EATING OR DRINKING in the LECTURE or the LAB rooms!

·  You are expected to attend the lecture hours.

If you miss more than a total of 4 hours of lecture you are subject to dismissal from th