Biol 1107 - Biology of Women
Description: Biology of Women is a course for both women and men. It provides a “theme based” course for learning biological concepts. Objectives include studying reproductive anatomy and physiology of both sexes, studying pregnancy and fetal development, and examining issues related to reproductive biology and women’s physical health. Issues include contraception, cancer, menopause, and treatment of women by the medical profession. A "current issues" section will examine issues that are in the news today.
Textbook:
J. Goodenough, B. McGuire & R. Wallace, 2007. Biology of Humans,
4th ed. Pearson
Prentice Hall [Any edition is fine.]
There will also be readings from articles and online sources.
Syllabus: This is available on D2L. Log in at https://inverhills.ims.mnscu.edu/
Grading:
Each assignment will be given a point value. Exams may consist of term
definitions, multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, short answers, and
essay questions. Spelling matters. Lectures, discussions, classroom exercises
and reading assignments will be covered. Topics covered are listed on the class
schedule.
Class projects will be done on a team basis for on-site classes, and
individually or as a team for online classes. All team members will receive the
same grade.
There may be non-graded written assignments required, which will count toward
class participation.
Course content: A wider array of course content is available to registered students on IHCC's Desire2Learn site: https://inverhills.ims.mnscu.edu/
Spring 2012 Online Class Schedule (PRELIMINARY) [On-campus students - refer to your syllabus or go to D2L]
Since the class will include various discussions, especially on current issues in women’s biology, topics may change from those listed below. All changes will be posted on D2L.
| Monday | Biology of Women Online | |||||
| Lecture set | 1/2/12 | Learning Topics | Other activities | Online discussion | Other Reading | Textbook (Goodenough) |
| 1 | 1/9/12 | Introduction, expectations. What is Women's biology? History of women's biology and medicine. What is female? Evaluating scientific articles. | Homework 1: Types of articles Due Tuesday 1/17 | Introduce yourself | Science articles (packet) | Chap. 1 - Humans in the world of biology |
| 2 | 1/16/12 | General anatomy; organ systems; homeostasis; negative feedback | Short question 1: When you exercise, your breathing rate, blood pressure, and heart rate increase. Is this a violation of homeostasis? Explain. Due Tuesday 1/24 | 1. FGM | Online articles on FGM | Chap. 4 – section on homeostasis & overview of major organ systems |
| 3 | 1/23/12 | Reproductive anatomy - male and female | Start thinking
about semester project. Homework 2: Self-exam Due Tuesday 1/31 |
Chap. 17 - Reproductive system | ||
| 4 | 1/30/12 | Reproductive physiology - menstruation; hormones | Exam I.
Saturday - Tuesday. 1/28 -
1/31 Introduction through reproductive anatomy Short question 2: p. 196 question 4. Due Tuesday 2/7 Do online survey |
2. Attitudes toward menstruation | Online articles | Chap. 10 - Endocrine system and Chap. 17 – ovarian cycle |
| 5 | 2/6/12 | Menstrual problems. | Short question 3: p. 369 Question 4
Due Tuesday 2/14 SSD Tuesday (extra credit) |
continue | ||
| 6 | 2/13/12 | Sexual function in males, in females.
Sexual dysfunction. |
Declare topic choice for project | 3. Sexual competition | Online article: Sexual competition | Chap. 17 - Sexual Response and Birth Control |
| 7 | 2/20/12 | Contraception. Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Exam II. Sat - Tues. 2/18-2/21
Menstruation, hormones, menstrual problems, sexual function
Homework 3: STI case studies Due Tuesday 2/28 |
Chap. 17a - STDs and AIDS | ||
| 8 | 2/27/12 | Cells. Mitosis. Meiosis. Oogenesis | Homework 4:
Genetics problems. Due Tuesday 3/18 - BUT - these types of problems will
be on the exam, so do them earlier so you can ask questions! Project outlines due. References, who to interview. |
4. Ethics of designer babies | Articles: Designer babies & selecting traits | Chap. 3 - The Cell Chap. 19 - Chromosomes & Cell Division |
| 3/5/12 | Spring break | |||||
| 9 | 3/12/12 | Genetics | Short question 4: p 404 Question 3 (thalidomide). Due Tuesday 3/20. | Chap. 20 - Genetics and Human Inheritance | ||
| 10 | 3/19/12 | Development: Fertilization through fetus | Finish work on your online presentations. Submit by 3/27. If you are submitting an extra credit poster presentation, it is due 3/20. | 5. Stress in the womb | Article: Stress in the womb | Chap. 18 - Development through Life |
| 11 | 3/26/12 | Student presentations & evaluations | Exam III - Sat -
Tues. 3/24-3/27 Sexual function Contraception through Genetics Student presentations & evaluations Homework 5: Review 3 others' presentations. Homework 6: Answer questions on your own presentation Short question 5: Due Tuesday 4/3 |
Answer questions on your own presentation | 3 other student presentations | continue |
| 12 | 4/2/12 | Pregnancy, parturition, breast feeding | Continue to review projects Short question 6: p. 404 Question 4 (breast feeding) Due Tuesday 4/10. |
6. The Story of Erica | Radio: David Brooks, The Human Mind http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/07/16/midday2/ 55min. | continue |
| 13 | 4/9/12 | Life cycles. Puberty. Menopause. Aging. | Continue to review projects & answer
questions |
continue | ||
| 14 | 4/16/12 | Stress. General Adaptation Syndrome. Effects of epinephrin on body systems. | Exam IV - Sat - Tues. Development through aging. 4/14-4/17 | P. 187(Stress) review endocrine system |
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| 15 | 4/23/12 | Beauty. Cosmetics. | 7. Endocrine disrupters | Article: Toxic Origins of Disease | Chap. 21a - Cancer | |
| 16 | 4/30/12 | Cancer. Abortion. | continue | |||
| 5/7/12 | Exam week | Final Exam. Fri - Tues. - 5/4 - 5/8 Must be completed by 5/8 | ||||
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