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, Pearson
Prentice Hall [Any edition is fine.]
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 2011 Approximate Schedule for online section (PRELIMINARY)
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Mon |
Learning Topics |
Other activities |
Online discussion |
Other Reading |
Textbook (Goodenough) |
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8/22/11 |
1 Introduction, expectations. What is
Human biology? What is a critical issue? Scientific method. Science.
Sources of information. |
Homework 1: Types of articles
Due Tuesday 8/30 |
Introduce yourself |
Science articles (packet) |
Chapter 1 - Humans in the world of biology |
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8/29/11 |
2 Chemistry |
Short question 1: Due Tuesday 9/6 |
1. Discussion: Synthetic life |
Venter creating synthetic life
(online article) |
Chemistry: Chapter 2 |
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9/5/11 |
3 Cells, DNA, Gene Therapy |
Start thinking about semester
project. |
Cells: Chapter 3
DNA: Chapter 21 |
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9/12/11 |
4 Reproductive system |
Exam I.
Saturday - Tuesday.
9/10-9/13 Introduction through cells |
2. Discussion: Genetic enhancement |
Online article |
Chap. 17 - Reproductive system |
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9/19/11 |
5 Embryological development; stem
cells |
SSD Tuesday |
Chapter 18 “Development throughout Life” |
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9/26/11 |
6 ART/Cloning
Teratogens |
Declare topic choice for project.
Draft summary sheet due Tues 10/4. |
3. Cloning |
Cloning!
http://www.religioustolerance.org/cloning.htm |
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10/3/11 |
7 Gender determination and
identity |
Homework 3: Atrazine
Due Tuesday 10/11 |
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10/10/11 |
Pathogens, Immune system |
Exam II. Sat - Tues. 10/8-10/11
Reproduction |
4: Gender identity |
Supporting boys & girls when the line isn't clear |
Chapter 13 - Body defense mechanisms |
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10/17/11 |
Pandemics |
Homework 4: Epidemics
Due Tuesday 10/25 |
Chap. 17a - HIV-AIDS |
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10/24/11 |
Antibiotic resistance |
Short question 5: . Due Tuesday 11/1 |
5. Discussion: Should HPV vaccine be part of the
regular childhood vaccines? |
Case study on HPV vaccine
http://www.sciencecases.org/hpv/hpv.asp |
Chapter 13a Infectious Disease |
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10/31/11 |
Exam III - Sat - Tues.11/5-11/8
Pathogens through antibiotic resistance |
Answer questions on your own
presentation |
3 other student presentations |
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11/7/11 |
Metabolism |
Student presentations & evaluations |
6. Politics of corn (M. Pollan)
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Pollan from Omn. Dil. on corn |
Chapter 15a: Nutrition |
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11/14/11 |
Metabolism |
Review projects |
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11/21/11 |
Obesity, Eating disorders |
Short question 6:
Due Tuesday 11/29 |
7. Discussion: Dawn of the
Anthropocene epoch |
Dawn of the Anthropocene epoch?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100326101117.htm |
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11/28/11 |
Exam IV - Sat - Tues.
Metabolism. 11/26-11/29 |
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12/5/11 |
Topic choice: Cancer, Population,
Race, or Climate Change |
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EC discussion - Vom Saal |
to be determined |
tbd |
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12/12/11 |
Finals week |
Final Exam.
Sat - Tues. -12/10 - 12/13
Must be completed by 12/13 |
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