Instructor:

Dr. Brian P. Bergstrom

Office: SC 431

Office Hours: TTH 9:00-10:50; F 11:00-11:50

Room: SC 438, MWF 10:00-10:50AM

Phone: 8225 Email: Brianb@muskingum.edu

Instructor Home page: http://fates.cns.muskingum.edu/~brianb

Course Home page: http://muskingum.edu/~brianb/humanbio/humanbio.html

Course Objective/Description:

The objective of this course is to explain the basic concepts in human biology and see how they relate to common human diseases/disorders. In that endeavor, students will learn the basic human anatomy and physiology of select topics. In addition, students taking this course will be able to discuss/present relevant topics during the semester.

Textbook: Human Biology, Concepts & Current Issues 4th ed., Michael D. Johnson, Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Lecture Schedule:

Date: Topic

1/14 Introduction, Chemistry of Living Things (Chpts. 1&2)

1/21 No Class Mon.Chemistry of Living Things cont., Structure & Function of Cells (Chpts. 2&3)

1/28 Structure & Function of Cells cont., From Cells to Organ Systems (Chpts. 3&4)

2/4 From Cells To Organ Systems (Chapter 4)

2/11 Skeletal System (Chapter 5) Exam 1--2/11

2/18 The Muscular System (Chapter 6)

2/25 Blood, Heart & Blood Vessels (Chpts. 7&8)

3/3 Spring Break--No Class

3/10 Heart & Blood Vessels (Chapter 8) Exam 2--3/12

3/17 The Immune System & Mechanisms of Defense, The Nervous System--Integration & Control (Chpts. 9&11) No Class Fri.

3/24 The Nervous System--Integration & Control (Chapter 11)

3/31 Sensory Mechanisms (Chpt. 12), Groups Present

4/7 Sensory Mechanisms (Chpt. 12) Exam 3--4/11

4/14 Cell Reproduction & Differentiation (Chpt. 17), Groups Present

4/21 Cell Reproduction & Differentiation (Chapter 17), Groups Present

4/28 Cancer:Uncontrolled Cell Div.& Difftn. (Chpt. 18),

Groups Present

5/2 Final Exam—8:30 A.M.

Grading:

There will be a total of four criteria that will constitute your grade. First, you must attend the lectures. Second, there will be four exams during the semester. Third, there will be a group presentation on a scheduled date. Finally, there is a participation component to the course.

Attendance Policy: Your attendance is mandatory and missing more than 1 unexcused absence will result in the reduction of your grade by a half letter grade i.e. (B to B-).