Biol 1114 Critical Issues in Human Biology
Biol 1114 is intended for people interested in the critical and ethical issues related to how the human body functions. Topics such as ethical decision-making, genetic engineering, living wills, and issues related to prevention of cancer will be examined. The course will build the biological framework for understanding these dilemmas by exploring the scientific method and human body systems. Students have the option of taking Biol 1110 (Human Biology Lab, a 1-credit laboratory section) concurrently or following completion of Biol 1114. Completion of Biol 1110 and Biol 1114 fulfills the Natural Sciences requirement for the Minnesota transfer curriculum.
The syllabus is available on D2L. Login here: https://inverhills.ims.mnscu.edu/
Textbook: J. Goodenough, B.
McGuire & R. Wallace, 2007. Biology of Humans, 2nd ed. Pearson
Prentice Hall
ISBN 0-13-178999-6
Syllabus: On D2L.
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, journals, 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 wide array of course
content is available to registered students on IHCC's Desire2Learn site: https://inverhills.ims.mnscu.edu/
Fall 2009 Approximate Schedule – subject to change
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Mon |
Monday |
Wednesday |
Reading |
Homework |
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8/24/09 |
Introduction,
expectations. What is Human biology? What is a critical issue? Scientific
method. |
Science.
Nature of Science. Sources of information. |
Identifying
types of writing. (Research article/review article/popular press/
advocacy.) |
Homework
1: Identifying types of writing. (Research article/review article/popular
press/ advocacy.) |
|
8/31/09 |
Chemistry |
Molecules |
Textbook:
Chapter 2 |
|
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9/7/09 |
Holiday |
Cells
& DNA |
Textbook:
Chap. 3 & 23 |
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9/14/09 |
Gene
therapy |
Biol
Exam 1 - through
gene therapy |
Textbook:
Chap. 23 |
|
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9/21/09 |
Reproductive
system |
Reproductive
system |
Textbook:
Chap 17 |
|
|
9/28/09 |
ART
& Cloning |
Student
success Day |
Textbook:
Chap 18 |
|
|
10/5/09 |
Embryological
development & gender |
Critical
issues - gender, identification, orientation. |
Article:
What makes people gay? OR Supporting boys and girls when the line
isn't clear |
Begin
planning for project - groups, topics. |
|
10/12/09 |
Teratogens
& EDCs |
Biol
Exam 2 -
through gender |
Textbook:
Chap 10 |
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10/19/09 |
Pathogens |
Pathogens
& diseases |
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10/26/09 |
AIDS
- model of a critical issue. What the HIV virus does. |
Issues
- Effect of AIDS on society. Other diseases. |
Textbook:
Chap 13 & 13a |
Homework
2: Historical, current, or potential epidemic. |
|
11/2/09 |
Antibiotic
resistance TB & MRSA |
Metabolism |
Essay:
What kills billionaires |
|
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11/9/09 |
Biol
Test 3 -
diseases and disorders |
Holiday |
Textbook:
Chapter 15a |
Project
topics due |
|
11/16/09 |
Metabolism |
Diet,
nutrients |
Essay*:
Pollan (NYT) |
Homework
3: diet analysis |
|
11/23/09 |
Obesity,
metabolic syndrome |
Eating
disorders |
Textbook:
Chap 4 |
|
|
11/30/09 |
Student
Presentations |
Student
presentations |
Textbook:
Chap 23 |
Project
summary sheets due |
|
12/7/09 |
Student
Presentations |
Population |
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12/14/09 |
Final
Monday Dec. 14th, 2009, 12:00 – 2:00 pm |