February 2, 2019 – policies and course outline may be revised with prior notice 1 Los Angeles Mission College – Spring 2019 Biology 5 – Introduction to Human Biology Lecture: 18373: Monday & Wednesday 1:55 - 3:20 PM (CMS 004) Lab: 18375: Monday 3:50-7:00 PM (CMS 106); 18380: Wednesday 3:50-7:00 PM (CMS 106) Instructors: Dr. Diane Livio (lecture) Office: CMS 221 (229) Kimberly Berthet (lab) Drop-In Hours: Livio: MW 10:30am - 1:30pm; OR make an appointment to meet Berthet: MW 7:00 – 7:35pm(CMS 106) Contact information: send a direct message through CANVAS (using “Inbox”) [email protected]818-833-3334; [email protected]Course website: ilearn.laccd.edu (CANVAS) Important dates: http://www.lamission.edu/students/calendar.aspx Course Description: Hours: Lecture - 3 Carnegie hrs/wk, Laboratory - 3 Carnegie hrs/wk; 4 semester units “The course includes basic biological principles as they apply to humans. The course will provide a foundation for advanced courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. Topics include chemical principles, the cell, heredity, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathology, ecology, and bioethics.” Biology 5 is applicable to CSUGE Areas B2 & B3 and IGETC Areas 5B & 5C. Prerequisite: English 28 or ESL 8; Advisory: Math 115 or Math 123B or Math 129B Student learning outcomes (SLOs): 1. Students will analyze a scientific experiment and identify the major components, including hypothesis, dependent and independent variables. 2. Students will analyze biological structures and functions and demonstrate their relationships in the human body. Required Texts and Materials: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8 th Ed.) by Johnson (2017) Available at the campus bookstore: ISBN 978-0-13-404243-5 (Note: there is a copy of this text book on reserve at the LAMC library.) 3-ring binder to hold lab documents Lab and assignment downloads from CANVAS Access to a printer 5 ScanTron Answer Sheets (form no. 882-E, 100 Q) for the lecture exams
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February 2, 2019 – policies and course outline may be revised with prior notice 1
The lab schedule is divided into two units, with a Laboratory Practical Examination at
the end of each. These exams cover all material from the laboratory exercises throughout
each unit and can include written and practical components. You may use your lab binder
when taking the exams. No make-up lab practical exams will be given, so plan accordingly.
Medical Condition Pamphlet and Presentation (45 points, 5%)
Students will be asked to research a human disease or disorder of their choice.
Students will be required to prepare an informative and coherent pamphlet that presents
their analysis in their own words that could be distributed to the general public; they will
then give a brief presentation to their fellow lab mates. Assignment details will be posted on
CANVAS, and students will need to post their selected topic for pre-approval. Note: Late
submissions are not accepted.
Homework/Participation (115 points, 13%)
Online assignments and in-class activities are given throughout the semester, starting
in the first week, designed to aid your comprehension of the content of the course. These
are worth points, and they will affect your final grade. (Not completing the small online
assignments quickly adds up and is like skipping an entire test!) It is your responsibility to
stay up to date with the content and assignments for the course. If you miss class or are
tardy/leave early, you may miss these points.
I do not make special extra credit arrangements for any student, so please don’t ask.
Simple Things You Can Do to Do Well in this Course:
Set aside uninterrupted time to study, multiple times throughout the week, for at
least 6 hours per week – put it in your schedule!
Review the textbook/lab materials in advance of each class session (even if it’s
just a 15-min skim).
Form a study group. Talk to the instructors during office hours. Use the free
tutoring available at the STEM Tutoring Center in CMS101.
Ask questions and connect the content to previous lessons.
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Cheating:
Being a college student can be stressful at times, and that stress can lead to
temptation to make bad decisions. This is your education, your responsibility, and your
reputation. Cheating and plagiarism in any form will result in an automatic zero on the
assignment and possible F in the course with a disciplinary report filed with the college.
This includes using outside assistance on assessments, presenting others’ work as
your own, and copying words directly from a source other than your own mind. You are
required to read the LAMC Code of Honor and Integrity at the end of this document.
Special Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations for a disability, religious holiday, etc.,
please inform me within the first two weeks of the course, and I will accommodate you if
at all possible. In general, recording of the lectures requires prior approval by the
instructor.
LAMC students with verified disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations should use the following procedure:
Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSP&S to request a Disability Verification Form.
Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSP&S Specialist to review your documentation and discuss reasonable accommodations. To schedule a meeting, please call DSP&S at (818) 364-7732.
Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSP&S appointment. The DSP&S office is located in room 1018 of the Instructional Administration (IA) building.
Step 4: Each semester, reach written accommodation agreement with the DSP&S Specialist and your instructor.
Please complete this process in a timely manner to allow adequate time to
provide accommodation.
A Note from Dr. Livio:
Remember that I am here to help you however I can, so please do not
hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have. My hope is that
you will use this class as an opportunity to strengthen your critical
thinking skills and investigate the world as a biologist. Please share with
me and the class anything you would like to learn more about. Let’s work
together to make this a great semester!
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Biology 5 Schedule –Spring 2019 *Last day to Add or Drop without a “W”: February 18
*Last day to Drop with a “W”: May 5
Week LECTURE (CMS 004) Reference LAB (CMS 106)
1 2/4 Intro to Human Biology & Evolution Ch 1; pp. 510-1, 514-5 Scientific Method/ Human Evolution
2/6 Reading Your Textbook; Scientific Method & Critical Thinking
Ch 1; pp. 510-1, 514-5 Scientific Method
2 2/11 The Chemistry of Living Things: the basics Ch. 2 Human Evolution conclusions / Microscopy & Cells
2/13 Chemistry of Living Things: & you Ch. 2; pp. 542-6 Human Evolution