Credits: 4 Semester Credit Hours
Meeting Times: Lecture: M, W, F, 10:00 - 10:50 am
(Room C28)
Laboratory: Tue: Lab A: 8:00 - 9:50 a.m. (Room C10)
Lab B: 10:00 - 11:50 a.m. (Room C10)
Instructor: Dr. Hugo K. Boschmann
Office: Charles Hall, C-18
Phone: Office: (620) 327-8132
Phone: Home: (316) 283-1578
email: hugob@hesston.edu
Objectives
The student as a non-major in the sciences will have a working knowledge of the underlying principles of cell structure, Mendelian and molecular genetics, basic physiological aspects of human body systems including a look at how the environment influences our health. Further we will study human development, several ecosystems and some aspects of conservation of our environment. Throughout the course we will focus on ethical and moral dilemmas. It is hope that with the information acquired from this course students will be enabled to make sound decisions and choices.
Content in Broad Outline:
A. The Cell and its Functions
- Chemical Level of Organization
- Cellular Level of Organization
- Structural/Functional Aspects of Cells
B. Human Genetics
- Human Life Cycle: Cell Division
- Inheritance and Biotechnology
- Mutation, Cancer, and Genes in the Service of Humans
- Cancer
C. Biology of the Human Organism
- Digestive System
- Cardiovascular System: Blood, Heart and Vessels
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Muscular System
- Reproduction, Development and Aging
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
D. Ecosystems and Conservation
- Global Ecology
- Human Population
- Conservation
Outcomes Assessment:
A. Critical Thinking
B. Social Responsibility
Texts and Other Material
Required:
Textbook: Sylvia S. Mader, Human
Biology 10th. Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2008
Laboratory: Sylvia S. Mader, Inquiry
into Life, 12th Ed. WCB., 2008
Syllabus: Hugo Boschmann, "BiSc
100 Syllabus," Hesston College, 2008
Optional:
Sylvia S. Mader, Biology, Student Study Guide, 10th. Ed., 2008
Evaluation
Four Semester Exams, @ 100 pts. x 4 Final Lecture Exam 10 Quizzes, @ 10 pts., x 10 11 Laboratory Reports, @ 20 pts. 2 Laboratory Quizzes @ 50 pts. Video Reports, etc. TOTAL |
400 100 100* 220* 100 50* 970* |
*Note: Actual points may vary with assignments. |
Grading Scale
- 90% - 100% = A
- 80% - 89% = B
- 65% - 79% = C
- 55% - 64% = D
- 54% and below = NC
Attendance
Class Attendance is essential to success in the course. The student is responsible to obtain all assignments, handouts, and any announcements made during the class period. Attendance is required for all exams. Only special circumstances will excuse a student from exam periods. Exceptions are made for college-sponsored activities. Verification for excused absences from exams is required.
Attention
- Plagiarism in any form is unethical and will not be tolerated. Consequences of plagiarism may result in a failing grade for the course.
- Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent them from fully demonstrating their abilities should contact the instructor personally as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations necessary to ensure maximal participation and facilitate equal educational opportunity.
Hesston College Mission Statement
Hesston College, the two-year college of the Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for service to others in the church and the world.
Course Schedule, Fall 2008
Week |
MONDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
FRIDAY |
TUES. (Lab) |
1 Aug. |
Aug. 25 Introduction Chapter 1 Exploring Life and Science |
Aug. 27 Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life |
Aug. 29 Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life Quiz #1 |
Aug. 26 Laboratory 1: Exc. #2 Appendix B |
2 Sept. |
Sept. 1 Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life |
Sept. 3 Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function |
Sept.5 Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function Quiz #2 |
Sept. 2 Laboratory 2: Statistical Measurements (Hand-Out) |
3 |
Sept. 8 Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function |
Sept. 10 Chapter 4 Organiz. & Regul. Of Body Systems: Tissues |
Sept. 12 Chapter 4 (Continued) Quiz #3 |
Sept. 9 Laboratory 3: Exc. #4 Cell Structure and Function |
4 |
Sept. 15 Chapter 4 (Continued) |
Sept. 17 Video: Faith and Reason |
Sept. 19 EXAM I (Chapters: 1,2,3,4) |
Sept. 16 Laboratory 4: Prairie Adaptation |
5 |
Sept. 22 Chapter 18 Patterns of Chromosone Inheritance Introduction |
Sept. 24 Chapter 18 Patterns of Chromosone Inheritance: Mitosis and Meiosis |
Sept. 26 Chapter 20 Patterns of Genetic Inheritance: Mendelian Inheritance |
Sept. 23 Laboratory 5: Exc. #5 Mitosis and Meiosis |
6 Oct. |
Sept. 29 Chapter 20 Patterns of Genetic Inheritance: Mendel and Beyond |
Oct. 1 Video: Birth, Sex Determination, Death, and Aging. |
Oct. 3 Chapter 21 DNA Biology and Technology Quiz #5 |
Sept. 30 Laboratory 6: Exc. #21 Patterns of Inheritance |
7 |
Oct. 6 Chapter 21 DNA Biology and Technology |
Oct. 8 Chapter 19 Cancer |
Oct. 10 Chapter 22 Human Evolution and Ecology Quiz #6 |
Oct. 7 Laboratory 7: Exc. #23 Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling |
8 |
Oct. 13 Video: Cancer |
Oct. 15 EXAM II Chpts. 18, 19,20,21,22 (Midterm) |
Oct. 17 FALL BREAK |
Oct. 14 Laboratory 8: LAB EXAM I "Tree Identification" |
9 |
Oct. 20 FALL BREAK |
Oct. 22 Chapter 8 Digestive System and Nutrition |
Oct. 24 Chapter 8 Digestive System and Nutrition |
Oct. 21 Laboratory 9: Energy in Food |
10 |
Oct. 27 Chapter 6 Composition and Function of Blood Quiz #7 |
Oct. 29 Chapter 6: Composition and Function of Blood |
Oct. 31 Chapter 9 Respiratory System Quiz #8 |
Oct. 28 Laboratory 10: "Vascularization" |
11 Nov. |
Nov. 3 Chapter 9 Respiratory System |
Nov. 5 Chapter 9 Respiratory System |
Nov. 7 Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System Quiz #9 |
Nov. 4 Laboratory 11: Respirometry (Hand-Out) |
12 |
Nov. 10 Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System |
Nov. 12 Chapter 10 Urinary System |
Nov. 14 Chapter 9 Urinary System Quiz #10 |
Nov. 11 Laboratory 12: Enzyme Activity |
13 |
Nov. 12 EXAM III Chpts. 5,6,8,9,10 |
Nov. 14 Chapter 12 Muscular System |
Nov. 16 Chapter 12 Muscualr System |
Nov. 13 Laboratory 13: Exc. 13 Fetal Pig |
14 |
Nov. 24 Chapter 16 Reproductive System Quiz #11 |
Nov. 26 Chapter 16 Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Nov. 28 THANKSGIVING |
Nov. 25 Laboratory 14: Fetal Pig |
15 |
Dec. 1 Chapter 16 Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Dec. 3 Chapter 17 Development and Aging |
Dec. 5 Chapter 23 Global Ecology and Human Interference |
Dec. 2 Laboratory 15: Fetal Pig Lab Quiz Exc. 14 Cardiovascular System |
16 |
Dec. 8 Chapter 24 Human Population, Resources and Conservation |
Dec. 10 VIDEO "Death of a Disease" |
Dec. 12 EXAM IV Chpts. 12, 16/Suppl,17,23,24 |
Dec. 9 Laboratory 16: LAB EXAM II |
17 |
Dec. 15 Reading Day |
Dec. 17 |
Dec. 19 | Dec. 16 FINAL EXAM (10am - 11:50) |