• MSC 110 - OL

    Human Biology

    3 Credits

     

    Instructor: Ms. Casey

    Period: 7                 

    Email: mcasey1@yonkerspublicschools.org

                     

    Course Description:  This course introduces students to the basic concepts of biology and chemistry in preparation for further study in the allied health sciences.  Biological concepts of cell theory, cell cycle and cell reproduction will be explored and the major systems of the human body will be introduced.  Chemistry concepts of atoms, molecules, and elements will be introduced along with biological molecules. Appropriate medical terminology will be introduced and utilized to accurately communicate in the biological and medical sciences. Emphasis is placed on body system components and function. 

     

    Course Objective:  The student will be introduced to the following topics: Biology (Biological Hierarchy of Organization, Introduction to Biological Rules, Homeostasis, Tissues, and Organ Systems, Understanding the Cell Cycle, Mitosis and Cytokinesis, Phases of Meiosis, Introduction to the Cell Theory, Types of Cells, Structure of a Cell, Parts of a Cell), Chemistry as it relates to biological sciences (Understanding the Atom, its Structure, and the Periodic Table; Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Bonds; Reactions; of Compounds), Medical Terminology, Body Systems, Ecology. 

     

    Course Materials:   A variety of online resources will comprise the official set of required course reading and viewing materials. All resources will be available through Teams and Ms. Casey’s teacher website and are indicated on the syllabus in each topic module.

     

    Course Methodology:   The course will utilize lecture, instructor facilitated discussions, and student active learning activities including online interactive tutorials.

     

    Grading Procedures                             

            

    Exams                                  35%                                 

    Homework                            25%

    Exit Tickets                           15%

    Classwork                             10%                

    Labs                                     15%

    General Education Core Competencies and Assessment
    • Problem Solving
    • Critical Thinking

     

    Upon successful completion of this course students will:

    		  

    Assessment Method

    Demonstrate basic knowledge of the body parts and how they work together

    a.      Describe the Biological Hierarchy of Organization

    b.     Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology

    c.      Explain the biological principles that govern body functions

    d.     Explain the concept of homeostasis with regard to human bodily systems

    e.     Describe the locations and functions of tissues, organs, and organ systems within the body

     

    		  

    Module Assessments

    Midterm & Final Exams

    Discussion Posts

    Term Paper

     

    Demonstrate a general understanding of anatomical terminology

    a.      Build and break down medical terms with basic roots, prefixes, and suffixes

    b.     Describe the anatomical position

    c.      Use basic anatomical terms to describe the relative positions of body parts,      planes and sections, and general body positions 

     

    		  

    Module Assessments

    Midterm & Final Exams

    Discussion Posts

    Term Paper

     

    Demonstrate  basic science competency in the areas of general biology, chemistry, and cell biology

    a.      Explain the different states of matter

    b.     Describe atomic structure

    c.      Use the Periodic Table of Elements

    d.     Explain chemical interactions and molecular bonding

    e.     Describe polar molecules and their unique characteristics

    f.      Identify the characteristics of an organic substance

    g.      Explain cell theory

    h.     Describe the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

    i.       Describe the structure and function of the cell membrane and cell organelles

    j.       Describe the process of cell division by mitosis and meiosis and explain how they differ.

    		  

    Module Assessments

    Midterm & Final Exams

    Discussion Posts

    Term Paper

     

     

     

    COURSE OUTLINE

     

    Modules

    Topics

    Resources and Assignment Option

    1

     

     

    Human Biology, Science and Society

    ·       Introduction to Biological Sciences

    ·       Characteristics of life

    ·       Scientific process

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter Sections 1.1 and 1.2

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/1-1-themes-and-concepts-of-biology

     

    2

     

     

    Chemistry

    ·       Atoms and Molecules

    ·       Elements

    ·       Importance of Water

    ·       pH scale

    ·       Organic Molecules

    ·       Carbohydrates

    ·       Lipids

    ·       Proteins

    ·       Nucleic Acids

    ·       ATP

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter 2 (all)

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/2-introduction

     

    3

     

     

    Biology of Cells

    ·       Cells

    ·       Types

    ·       Function

    ·       Organization

    ·       Structure

    ·       The Cell Cycle

    ·       Replication

    ·       Transcription

    ·       Translation

    ·       Mitosis

    ·       Meiosis

     

    Organ Systems

    ·       Tissues

    ·       Organs

    ·       Organ function

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter 3

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/3-introduction


    Chapter Section 13.1

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/13-1-prokaryotic-diversity

     

    NIH document, “Studying Cells”

    https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/Documents/StudyingCells.pdf

     

     

     

     

    Lumen Learning

    https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-biology/chapter/animal-primary-tissues/

    4

     

     

    Highlights of Body Systems Part I

    Skeletal System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

     

    Muscular System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter Section 16.5

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/16-5-musculoskeletal-system

     

     

     

     

    5

     

     

    Highlights of Body Systems Part II

    Cardiovascular System (Heart, Vasculature, Blood)

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

     

    Respiratory System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter Section 16.3

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/16-3-circulatory-and-respiratory-systems

     

    National Institutes of Health
    How the Heart Works (2019)
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/how-heart-works

     

    How the Lungs Work (2019)
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/how-lungs-work

     

     

     

     

    6

     

     

    Highlights of Body Systems Part III

    The Nervous System and Special Senses

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

     

    Endocrine System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

     

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter Section 16.6

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/16-6-nervous-system

     

     

     

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter Section 16.4

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/16-4-endocrine-system

     

     

    7

     

     

    Highlights of Body Systems Part IV

    Immune System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

     

    The Digestive System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter 17 (all)

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/17-introduction

     

     

     

     

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter Section 16.2

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/16-2-digestive-system

     

     

    8

    Highlights of Body Systems Part V

    The Urinary System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

     

    The Reproductive System

    ·       Terminology

    ·       Components

    ·       Function

    ·       Purpose

    ·       Structure

     

    Johns Hopkins Medicine

    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anatomy-of-the-urinary-system

     

     

     

     

     

    OpenStax Concepts of Biology
    Chapter Section 18.3

    https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/18-3-human-reproduction#5328

     

    Academic Integrity

    Students must accept the responsibility to be honest and to respect ethical standards in meeting their academic assignments and requirements.  The use of an outside source in any paper, report or submission for academic credit without the appropriate acknowledgement is plagiarism.  It is unethical to present as one’s own work, the ideas, words, or representations of another without the proper indication of the source.  A student who falsifies or copies an assignment, term paper, or examination answers will be subject to receiving an “F” for the assignment or subject to fail in the course involved.  Depending on the circumstances, evidence of dishonest scholarship may lead to dismissal from the College.   Student appeal procedures are on file in the Academic Center and are published in the Student Handbook.

     

    Attendance

    The key to success in this course is regular attendance. Absences or tardiness will affect a student’s final grade and may result in loss of college credit.  If a student must be absent, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor through email or telephone.