SYLLABUS FOR HUMAN BIOLOGYSYLLABUS FOR HUMAN BIOLOGY
Term: Spring (992) January 10 - April 19, 2000
Course Number: BIO 101x
Instructor: Dr. Philip Cargill
Office: Room #521
Office Phone: 219-473-4277
E-mail: MHCargil@aol.com
Office Hours:
Course Time: Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Course Description:
This course emphasizes human physiology and the role humans play in the biosphere. Bio-ethical issues and application concepts to daily activities and dilemmas are addressed and discussed between student and Instructor. Through these activities, it is the goal of this course that each student leave with the understanding of how a normal human being functions. We are often called upon to be responsible for making decisions related to our own bodies’ health and the health of the environment that we live in. It is our responsibility to take responsibility for our health, education and careers.
Prerequisites:
None
Textbooks:
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.
An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a
course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see
Refund Schedule).
Class Policies for Attendance and Assignments:
Attendance is required and if the student is unable to attend it is expected that the student call the campus and leave a message for Dr. Cargill. After 4 absences without an excuse, the student's grade will be lowered. Makeup tests are very difficult to arrange and will not be given unless the circumstance is extreme.
Course Objectives and Assessment:
Students will be evaluated on the basis of four lecture exams and work including dissection and microscopy techniques and lab reports.
Students will be allowed to do up to 4 reports for extra credit based upon reading in current scientific journals, field trips or the students' own research.
Grading Scale:
90%=A 80%=B 70%=C 60%=D
Students will not be given a grade lower than 50% on any exam, even if not taken.
Class Assignments
Date Topic-Assignment
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Tissues
Week 3 Skeletal System
Week 4 Exam 1
Week 5 Integument
Week 6 Articulations
Week 7 Muscular System
Week 8 Exam II
Week 9 Respiratory System
Week 10 Circulatory System
Week 11 Digestive System
Week 12 Exam III
Week 13 Nervous System
Week 14 Excretory, Lymph, and Immune System
Week 15 Male and Female Reproductive Systems and Embryology
Week 16 Exam IV
Laboratory Work will correspond to the lecture material.