Course Detail

BISC 102 Inquiry into Life: Human Biology

BISC 102 IS Sec 4, University of Mississippi
[See UM Catalog for Description]

3 credit hours

Instructor Information:

Instructor:
Carol Cleveland (she/her)

Email: bycmc@olemiss.edu
Telephone: (662) 205-0555 – this is a Google number that you can use to text me or call and leave a message (speak clearly so that it is easily understood and transcribed).
Google Hangouts: bycmc@go.olemiss.edu
Virtual Office Hours: by appointment
Office Hours - in person: contact me to schedule if necessary

Communication Policy:

• E-mail anytime (bycmc@olemiss.edu). I will try my best to return e-mails within 24 hours (except on weekends where I may not respond until Monday afternoon). Be sure to include the course name in the subject line and state your full name at the end of the email. I cannot respond to messages and emails from people that are not identified. I teach several online classes and need to be able to identify the class that the student is in.
• Grading may take up to a week (7 days). I do most of my grading on weekends.  Please do not email me grade related questions before 7 days have elapsed since you turned in an assignment.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours.

For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department:

Course Description

This is a survey course intended for non-biology majors and will cover a wide variety of topics that emphasize how the human body functions. The course will have an introduction to the process of science, genetics and inheritance in addition to an overview of the body systems.

In this course, you will be presented information that will allow you to comprehend and make informed decisions about your basic health and issues that may become apparent over time. The information will also allow you to evaluate and discuss topics associated with health and nutrition and to understand the scientific processes that are the foundation of scientific and medical advances.

The class applies to the science requirement of the core curriculum at The University of Mississippi. The associated laboratory is BISC 103 and cannot be taken online.

Textbook Information:

Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course.

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Course Objective 1 (CO1) - explain how science proceeds and how scientific knowledge accumulates and leads to scientific theories.
• Course Objective 2 (CO2) - demonstrate an understanding of processes that cells share, including energy production, reproduction, and communication.
• Course Objective 3 (CO3) - convey an understanding of how the functioning of cells, organs, and tissues can influence the functioning and health of the human body.
• Course Objective 4 (CO4) - explain how information flows from DNA to proteins and how humans have manipulated that process to better our health.
• Course Objective 5 (CO5) - participate in informed discussions of the role of biology in the functioning of the human body from the chemical, to cellular and ultimately to organ system level.

Ideally, this knowledge collectively will lead to a greater appreciation of the human body and the ability to maintain good health and to actively participate in medical care when needed.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 12 instructional modules within 4 units.

You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.

*NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

• Syllabus Quiz

• Log in and register for McGraw-Hill Connect and LearnSmart – Complete Introduction exercise
• Discussion board – Introduce Yourself

• Chapter 1 – Scientific Study of Life

• Chapter 2 – Chemistry of Life
• Chapter 3 – Cells

• Chapter 4 – Enzymes and Energy
• Chapter 6 – Cell Respiration and Fermentation

• Overview of Life
• Chapters 1,2,3,4,6
• Introductory Web Links

• Chapter 7 – DNA and Gene Function
• Chapter 8 – DNA Replication and Mitosis

• Chapter 9 – Meiosis
• Chapter 10 – Patterns of Inheritance (Mendel)

• Chapter 11 – DNA Technology

• Continuation of Life
• Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Introductory Web Links

• Chapter 23 – Tissues and Organ Systems

• Chapter 24 – Nervous System
• Chapter 25 – Endocrine System

• Chapter 26 – Skeletal and Muscular Systems

• Human Biology I
• Chapters 23, 24, 25, 26
• Introductory Web Links

• Chapter 27 – Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
• Chapter 28 – Digestive and Urinary Systems

• Chapter 29 – Immune System

• Chapter 30 – Reproduction and Development

• Human Biology II
• Chapters 27, 28, 29, 30
• Introductory Web Links

Grading:

GRADING SCALE: It is the policy of the School of Accountancy not to use the +/- grading scale.
A 90-100%
A- 88-89.9%
B+ 85-87.9%
B 80-84.9%
B- 78-79.9%
C+ 75-77.9%
C 70-74.9%
C- 68-69.9%
D 60-67.9%
F Below 60

For this course, your grade is composed of the following components:

SmartBook Reading Assignments — 5% (drop lowest 2 scores)
Connect Module Assignments — 10% (drop 2 lowest scores)
Blackboard Module Quizzes — 10% (drop lowest Module score)
Module Learning Journals — 10%
Unit Synopsis Assignments — 15%
Midterm Exam — 25%
Final Exam — 25%

FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded.