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Los Angeles Mission College – Spring 2020

Biology 5 – Introduction to Human Biology

Lecture (16556): Monday & Wednesday 12:15-1:40pm (CMS 028)

Lab (16558): Monday 1:50-5:00pm (CMS 106); (16561): Wednesday 1:50-5:00pm (CMS 106)

Instructor: Dr. Diane Livio Office: inside CMS 221 suite (229)

Drop-In Hours: MW 9:10am-12:00pm OR make an appointment to meet

Contact information: liviodl@laccd.edu ; 818-833-3334

If you have questions during the course, please post them to the Questions discussion board, and help answer others’ questions. (For personal questions, you should send me a private message using “Inbox” in Canvas.)

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.

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 (8th 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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Lecture Materials:

I will post my PowerPoint files to our CANVAS website. There, you will also find

assignments and other helpful links related to the topics that we will review in the class.

The CANVAS website will also be how we stay in communication with each other, such as

class discussions or private messages. Please update your notification settings and check

your email regularly, so that you do not miss any updates.

Attendance & Participation:

Attendance and participation is mandatory for all lecture and lab sessions.

Following LAMC policy, students with three unexcused absences may be dropped. A

student, who misses three lecture or laboratory sessions, or is tardy or leaves

early three times, is subject to receiving a failing grade or may be dropped for lack of

participation in the course. If you miss any of the class meetings in the first week

without contacting me in advance, you will be dropped from the course.

If you must be absent or late due to special circumstances, it is your responsibility

to inform the instructor before the session and contact another student for the

information missed.

Evaluation & Grading (with point estimations, percentage of total points):

Letter grades are determined by the instructor based on overall performance in the course,

following the standard grading scale (“straight scale”):

90%+ = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, <60% = F

Lecture Examinations (325 points, 38%)

There will be 5 exams (see dates in course schedule): the first exam is a “mini exam”

worth 40 points, and the other midterm exams are each worth 70 points. The cumulative

final lecture exam will be worth 75 points and include material from throughout the course.

The exams are administered at the start of the class session, so plan accordingly. No

make-up examinations will be given. It is at the discretion of the instructor to decide if a

student who has an excused absence from one midterm exam to receive the percentage

earned on the next exam counted for that missed score. The excuse for the absence must

be reported to the instructor within 24 hours and accompanied with proper documentation.

There is no make-up for the final exam. Students should arrange all personal, family, and

vacation plans accordingly; these occasions are not considered as excused absences.

Quizzes (150 points, 17%)

There will be 18 timed, online quizzes, of various lengths and points, following

completion of the chapter in lecture. The quizzes are intended to keep you up to date with

the material. Quizzes cannot be made up. You should arrange all plans accordingly to

check in regularly and complete these as they come up.

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Laboratory Worksheets and Participation (125 points, 15%)

To receive full credit, all questions, including tables, charts, and graphs, for all

laboratory exercises are required to be completed by the end of the lab period. The sheets

for each of the laboratory sessions will be worth 10 points each (except for the Integument

lab). Notice the total value of these points! Absences, failure to participate, or failure to

complete lab sheets will cause the grade in the course to suffer. If you are tardy or leave

early, you may lose points.

Laboratory Practical Examinations (100 points, 12%)

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

STEM tutoring available in CMS101 and the library.

Ask questions and connect the content to previous lessons as much as possible.

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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.

Note: If you are retaking this course, you must complete all of the course work

again. You may not submit work from a previous semester as if it was completed this

semester. Such action will be treated as violating the Code of Honor and Integrity.

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 2020 *Last day to Add = February 24

*Last day to Drop without a “W”= February 23 *Last day to Drop with a “W”= May 10

Week LECTURE (CMS 028) Reference LAB (CMS 106)

1 2/10 Intro to Human Biology & Evolution Ch 1; pp. 510-1,514-5 Scientific Method/ Human Evolution

2/12 Reading Your Textbook; Scientific Method & Critical Thinking

Ch 1; pp. 510-1,514-5 Scientific Method

2 2/17 NO CLASS - - - - - NO CLASS

2/19 The Chemistry of Living Things: the basics Ch. 2 Human Evolution

3 2/24 Chemistry of Living Things: & you Ch. 2; pp. 542-6 Human Evolution conclusions / Microscopy & Cells

2/26 Organic Molecules; Our Cells Chs. 2 & 3 Microscopy & Cells; Microbio Prep

4 3/2 The Structure & Function of Cells Ch. 3 Microbiological Methods

3/4 EXAM 1; The Working Cell Ch. 3 Microbiological Methods

5 3/9 Cell Reproduction & Regulation Ch. 17.1-4 DNA Technology; Histology Prep

3/11 Cell Reproduction & Regulation Ch. 19.6; 18.1-3,5,8 DNA Technology; Histology Prep

6 3/16 From Cells to Organ Systems Ch. 4 Histology

3/18 Skin; Immune System Ch. 4 & 9 Histology

7 3/23 Immune & Nervous Systems Ch. 9 & 11 Nervous System

3/25 EXAM 2 - - - - - Nervous System

8 3/30 Nervous Systems continued Ch. 11 LAB MIDTERM / The Integument

4/1 Sensory Mechanisms Ch. 12 LAB MIDTERM / The Integument

SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK

9 4/13 NO CLASS [Endocrine System homework] Ch. 13 NO CLASS

4/15 Skeletal System Ch. 5 Skeletal System

10 4/20 Muscular System Ch. 6 Skeletal & Muscular Systems

4/22 EXAM 3 - - - - - Muscular System

11 4/27 Muscles; Digestive System Ch. 6 & 14 Digestive System

4/29 Digestive System & Nutrition Ch. 14 Digestive System

12 5/4 Blood; Cardiovascular System Ch. 7 & 8 Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems

5/6 Heart & Blood Vessels Ch. 8 Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems

13 5/11 Respiratory System Ch. 10 Pamphlet Draft Due; Urinary/Reproductive

5/13 Urinary System Ch. 15 Pamphlet Draft Due; Urinary/Reproductive

14 5/18 EXAM 4 - - - - - Pamphlet Presentations / Final prep

5/20 Reproductive Systems Ch. 16 Pamphlet Presentations / Final prep

15 5/25 NO CLASS - - - - - NO CLASS

5/27 Genetics & Inheritance: pt 1 Ch. 19 LAB FINAL

16 6/1 Genetics & Inheritance: pt 2 Ch. 19 LAB FINAL

6/8 FINAL EXAM 12:30-2:30pm CMS 028

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According to a 2012 report from the National Survey of Student Engagement, on average, full-time

college students study 15 hours per week. Sounds reasonable, but how effective is that study time?

In the same survey, two out of three students reported that they frequently reviewed their notes after

class but only half said they frequently outlined major topics and ideas from course materials or

discussed effective study strategies with faculty or students. The key isn't necessarily to put in more

hours – although that wouldn't hurt either – but to make the most of your study hours.

Some tips:

1. Get organized. Staying organized is key. Make sure you have a notebook/binder for

each class and organize your notes, handouts, graded tests, papers and quizzes. When you

prepare to study, have all the materials – syllabus, pens, paper, pencils, calculator or

whatever you'll need for that particular study session. Use a planner to keep track of long-

and short-term projects. Set a schedule and stick to it.

2. Pick your time and place. Experts advise students to study in chunks of shorter

time and to avoid marathon study sessions. If possible, it's best to use work hours – 8 a.m. to

6 p.m. – for classes and studying. Every campus has great places to study – but your room

may not be one of them since there is likely both a bed and a TV to lure you away from your

work. Look for spots with good lighting and few distractions. A study carrel at the library

may be perfect for writing a paper or working equations, but there's nothing wrong with

occasional getting cozy in a tucked-away corner of a coffee shop for some tasks, such as

reviewing notes. Try studying at the same time daily, giving your most challenging classes

top priority.

3. Take good notes and review them correctly. Class notes are a crucial part of

studying in college. Taking good notes forces you to listen carefully and helps you

remember the important points even before you study them. So when you're taking notes

during a lecture, listen carefully. Record only the main points and concentrate on key words,

leaving plenty of white space to write in more information as needed. Take time to continue

working on your notes as soon as possible. Add details you remember and review what

you've written. Make note of any questions you have. Keep your notes neat and in order.

4. Attend class and participate. In college as in life, 90 percent of success is showing

up. Studying will be much more effective if you know what your professor and classmates

are talking about. Participate in discussions and ask questions. Create study tools. Create

outlines, timelines, charts and flashcards with your notes and reading materials. Simply

working on these mini-projects can help you memorize the material, but using them to test

yourself can reap rewards.

5. Rethink reading. Painstakingly reading every word may not be your best strategy.

Learn to scan chapter headings, introductions, summaries and keywords. Read actively,

searching for the main points. Take notes and write summaries.

6. Create possible test questions. Translate the text into your own words and think of

your own examples so you'll be able to write effective essays or summaries.

7. Turn off your phone. When it comes to studying, multi-tasking is a myth. Since

you're studying in shorter chunks of time (see No. 2) you can turn your phone off and put it

away to avoid being distracted by a text or call. Reward yourself after a productive hour or

so with a quick peek – but get back to work until you've accomplished your mission.

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Code of Honor and Integrity Los Angeles Mission College

Department of Life Sciences

Students at Los Angeles Mission College, because they are members of an academic community dedicated to the

achievement of excellence and the pursuit of honor, are expected to meet high standards of personal, ethical, and moral

conduct. These standards require personal integrity and a commitment to honesty without compromise. Without the

ability to trust in these principles, an academic community and a civil society cannot exist. Los Angeles Mission College

students and faculty are as committed to the development of students with honesty and integrity as they are to the

academic and professional success of its students.

The Code of Honor and Integrity is an undertaking of the students, first and foremost, both individually and

collectively, that they will:

1. not give or receive dishonorable aid during exams, quizzes or assignments

2. do their share and take an active part in seeing to it that fellow students, as well as themselves, uphold the spirit and

letter of the Code of Honor and Integrity.

Some examples of conduct that are regarded as being in violation of the Honor Code include:

Copying from another’s examination or quiz, or allowing another to copy from one’s own papers

Using any unpermitted source of information, human or other, during an exam, quiz or assignment that

influences the grade; this includes the use of technological devices

Any student-to-student collaboration that is unpermitted

Plagiarism (plagiarism is defined as the use, without giving reasonable and appropriate credit to, or

acknowledging the author or source, of another person's original work)

Representing as one’s own work as the work of another

Giving or receiving aid on an academic assignment under circumstances in which a reasonable person should

have known that such aid is not permitted

As a part of the effort to promote an environment of honesty and integrity during quizzes and examinations, the

following guidelines will apply for any courses in the Department of Life Sciences:

1. Students will leave all books and all other non-essential items (e.g. paper, electronic devices) on the floor so that

they are not useable nor block the sight line between professor and student. No electronic devices will be in reach.

2. Students will not communicate in any way that will dishonorably assist themselves or another student.

3. Students will leave the room during an exam only if permitted by the professor’s policy. If permitted, only one

student may leave the room at any time and be gone for only the average length of time needed for the stated

purpose. Students will leave all purses, bags, books, phones, jackets, etc., in the classroom during the absence.

4. Students will promote the spirit and letter of the Code of Honesty and Integrity by dissuading fellow students

from dishonest activity and, when such casual persuasion does not work, informing the professor of the possible

dishonest activity, either anonymously, or otherwise.

5. Students will make every effort to avoid even the appearance of dishonesty or lack of integrity

Violation of this policy will not be tolerated and violators will be subject to severe penalties. The success of the Code of

Honor and Integrity is based upon the collective desire of students, faculty and the community to live in an

environment that embraces respect for that which is right – both in the college and in society as a whole.