Human Biology Course Description and Outline
2007-2008

COURSE INFORMATION AND CLASSROOM POLICIES

Course Objectives:

In this elective science course, students study the structure and function of the body’s systems which will provide an integrated view of how the human body works. The course will incorporate an emphasis on practical information and the development of life skills. Students will also be provided with useful and relevant information about a number of different health issues facing today’s young men and young women.

Classroom requirements:

Textbook: Sheir, David, Butler, Jackie, Lewis, Ricki Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 8^th Ed., McGraw-Hill 1998.

Notebook: Loose-leaf, 3 ring binder. NO HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SPIRAL NOTEBOOK PAPER!

Supplies: Bring all materials needed for class each day class is held.

a. textbook

b. pens

c. pencils

d. paper

Grading Policies:

Your grade will be determined as follows:

Tests/Projects – 40%

A test will be given after the completion of each unit. Each unit test is non-accumulative from the previous unit.

Labs – 35%

Students will be dissecting a preserved cat for the entire school year. Other labs will be included with the dissection of the cat.

Quizzes – 15%

Quizzes will be given after the completion of each chapter.

Homework – 10%

Homework will be assigned accordingly. It is imperative that you read in order to stay ahead of what the class is discussing. DO NOT FALL BEHIND. YOUR INPUT IS PART OF CLASS PARTICIPATION. No homework will be accepted late. Your homework should be legible and complete, turned in on lose leaf notebook paper. Reports should be typed and not written in ink

Class Participation – includes several areas that will help the student to:

- be able to follow directions.

- Ask questions relevant to the topic when you don’t understand.

- Don’t be afraid to share information that may help in the understanding of the topic. Sometimes someone else may be thinking the same thing.

- Come prepared! Which means bring required materials to class. Sharing of materials is not allowed.

- Having the ability to work cooperatively with your lab partners and cleaning up your workstation after completing an experiment.

Class Rules:

All students are expected to follow the Rules and Regulations in the Queen Ann School Handbook.

Respect – please be respectful to your classmates, the classroom learning environment, and the teacher.

Honesty – please refrain from acts of dishonesty such as cheating on exams, copying homework, and plagiarism. Students are expected to abide by the honor code.

Quiet – please remain quiet during lectures and when someone else is speaking so that classmates can hear information that is being presented.

Course Outline

Unit One	Levels of Organization
	a. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology	1	3 days
	b. Chemical Basis of Life	2	3 days
	c. Cells	3	4 days
	d. Cellular Metabolism	4	3 days
	e. Tissues	5	4 days
	Unit Test Chapter 1 - 5
Unit Two	Support and Movement
	a. Skin and the Integumentary System	6	3 days
	b. Skeletal System	7	6 days
	c. Muscular System	8	6 days
	Unit Test Chapters 6 - 8
Unit Three	Integration and Coordination
	a. Nervous System	9	5 days
	b. Somatic and Special Senses	10	4 days
	c. Endocrine System	11	5 days
	Comprehensive Midterm Over Units 1 - 3
Unit Four	Transport
	a. Blood	12	4 days
	b. Cardiovascular System	13	5 days
	c. Lymphatic System and Immunity	14	4 days
	Unit Test Chapters 12 - 14
Unit Five	Absorption and Excretion
	a. Digestion and Nutrition	15	5 days
	b. Respiratory System	16	4 days
	c. Urinary System	17	5 days
	d. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance	18	4 days
	Unit Test Chapters 15 - 18
Unit Six	The Human Life Cycle
	a. Reproductive Systems	19	6 days
	b. Pregnancy, Growth, and Development	20	5 days
	Comprehensive Final Examination Units 4 - 6

Laboratory Schedule

Lab 1               Body Organization and Terminology
Lab 2               Care and Use of the Compound Microscope
Lab 3               Cellular Structure
Lab 4               Movements Through Cell Membranes
Lab 5               The Cell Cycle
Lab 6               Epithelial Tissues, Connective Tissues, Muscle and Nervous Tissues (take home)
Lab 7               Integumentary System
Lab 8               Structure of Bone
Lab 9               Organization of the Skeleton ( bones will be observed on the skeleton located within the classroom.)
Lab 10             Skeletal Muscle Structure       (origins/insertions)
Lab 11             Nervous System
Lab 12             Special Senses
Lab 13             Endocrine System
Lab 14             Cardiovascular System
Lab 15             Lymphatic System
Lab 16             Digestive System
Lab 17             Respiratory System
Lab 18             Urinary System
Lab 19             Reproductive System

Dissection of the cat will be a continual process throughout the academic school year.