HUMAN BIOLOGY SYLLABUS

BIO  110            3 cr. hours

Spring  2002

 

 

 

Instructor:                 Mary Ann Sadler, BA, MA

Office:                   ACAD  2442Q                                     Phone:  (636)922-8697

Email:                    msadler@stchas.edu

 

Office Hours:                Mon.                8:30 - 9:30am                    Thurs.                1:30 - 2:30pm

                                Tues.                1:00 - 2:30pm                    Fri.                8:00 -10:00am

                                Wed.                 8:30 – 9:30am                                    11:00am – 12:00pm

                                                11:00am – 12:00pm

               

Text:  Human Biology, 7th edition, Sylvia Mader, McGraw-Hill, 2002

 

Objectives: During a comprehensive study of the systems of the human body, students will come to understand more fully how their daily activities affect their health now and in the future.  Students will relate disease to loss of homeostasis. Contemporary issues in human biology will be explored and discussed so that students may make sound healthcare decisions.

 

Evaluation:                5 Tests during the semester (drop lowest)   100 points each

                                Quizzes (drop lowest)                                                        15-20 points each

                                Assignments  (2 or 3 during the semester)                20-25 points each

                                Short term paper                                                             100 points

                                Final Exam                                                                       200 points

 

Grading:                A                91 - 100%

                                B                81 - 90%

                                C                71 - 80%

                                D                61 - 70%

                                F                0  -  60%

 

Tests and Exams:   Tests may include multiple choice, matching, diagram identification and short essay questions.  See the course schedule for test dates.  The final exam will be comprehensive and similar in form to semester tests.  Quizzes will be short and announced ahead of time.  Since the lowest semester test grade and quiz will be dropped, no make-ups will be allowed.  If more than one test or quiz is missed, the student must arrange a meeting with the instructor. 

 

Assignments:  Most assignments are readings in the text book.  Students should complete all reading assignments before coming to class.  Written assignments will occasionally be required.  No late work will be accepted.  Absence is not an excuse for not knowing about an assignment.  Call or email me for missed work.

 

Term Paper:  A short term paper will be required.  Due dates may be found in the course schedule.  Details for this paper will be distributed in class.  No late work will be accepted.

 

Attendance:  Students are expected to attend all lectures.  Absences in excess of the equivalent of two weeks of class meetings will result in an "F" for the course.

 

Keys to Success:    1) Prepare for class by reading the assigned text material, doing assignments and getting to work on term papers early.  This is the most important way to succeed.

2) Review your notes frequently, not just before a test.  Put knowledge in long term, not short term memory!!  3)  Ask questions in class or make use of my office hours.  Get help when you need it - from me, from each other or from the ACE Center.  I am happy to help or just get to know you.