SUMMER, 2011

BIOLOGY 1030.001

SYLLABUS

MTWRF -9:00am - 10:50 am

OXENDINE BUILDING: SCI #2246

Instructor: John O. McDonald, Sr.

Office: Science Building:#2229

Office Hours: MTWR: 8:00 - 9:00 AM; FRIDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: (910) 521-6414

E-Mail: john.mcdonald@uncp.edu

Web site: http://www.uncp.edu/home/mcdonald

Text: Human Biology, by Sylvia S. Mader, 10th edition, McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY 10020

Course Description: This course is a basic study of the human body in health and disease. This course relates fundamental knowledge about human anatomy and physiology to current issues such as the following focuses: bio-ethical, ecological, health, and visual.

Course Objectives: A student successfully completing this course should be able to:

a. Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose, methods, and principles of scientific inquiry.

b. Demonstrate and understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

c. Demonstrate an u understanding of the integration of how the human organ systems function into a coherent ongoing process known as life.

d. Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of technology upon the physical and human environment.

Attendance: Class attendance is required and will be monitored. No matter what the cause, an absence from class does not relieve the student from any course requirements. There is no such thing as an excused absence. There will be no make-up exams (unless documentation to show cause, such as sickness, death or immediate family members, university related activities, or unavoidable causes (natural,etc) as determined by the instructor. A missed examination, if approved by the professor, must be made up within the time determined by the professor. Failure to make up an exam within the designated time, will result in a grade of zero for that exam. If a student misses class in excess of the allowed periods, three (3) points will be deducted from the student's final grade per hour of class missed. Attendance will normally be taken at the beginning of the class. It is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor of late arrivals and early departures. Failure to do so will result in the student being marked absent for the entire session.

Evaluation: Four major exams will be given based on the schedule as shown in this syllabus. Each major exam will consist of any combination of the following types of items: true/false, matching, multiple choice, and short answer discussion. There will be no dropped examination grade. A grade will be assigned to each Special Assignment that is submitted. Please refer to the table below for the value of the Special Assignments. There will be no comprehensive final exam. Please refer to the circumstances by which a student may be granted to make up a missed examination as outlined under attendance. Read your Honor Code and be aware of its implications. The Special Assignments will be posted on Blackboard and submitted promptly before each major examination. It would be a positive move by you to take advantage of this opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SYLLABUS AND ON ALL OTHER HANDOUTS IN THIS COURSE.

Grading Policy:

Tentative Reading/Lecture/Examination Schedule:

NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change any and all information contained on this and other handouts in this course.

Disability Support Services: Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first class week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. This syllabus is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, Career Services Center, 521-6270.