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Course Syllabus

BIOL 1055 Human Biology Laboratory

  • Division: Natural Science and Math
  • Department: Biology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
  • Corequisites: BIOL 1050
  • General Education Requirements: Life Science Lab (LB)
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2023
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
  • End Semester: Summer 2029
  • Optimum Class Size: 16
  • Maximum Class Size: 60

Course Description

The human biology laboratory component allows for student application of the principles learned in human biology lecture with an emphasis on investigative learning. This component (BIOL 1055) is optional, but in order to count as a laboratory experience, it must be taken concurrently with BIOL 1050.

Justification

BIOL 1055 allows for student application of the principles discussed in BIOL 1050, emphasizing investigative learning. The Human Biology Laboratory (BIOL 1055) satisfies the natural science laboratory GE requirement for Snow College. This component is optional, but to count as a laboratory experience, it must be taken concurrently with BIOL 1050.

General Education Knowledge Area Outcomes

  1. Students will complete a series of laboratory exercises that require them to use the scientific method, collect data, analyze results, and summarize findings. Students will gain a deeper understanding of applicable biological processes as they complete labs. They will be evaluated based on lab reports, quizzes, participation, and lab final. Students will complete a series of laboratory exercises that require them to use the scientific method, collect data, analyze results, and summarize findings. Students will gain a deeper understanding of applicable biological processes as they complete labs. They will be evaluated based on lab reports, quizzes, participation, and lab final.

Course Content

This laboratory course will include:the scientific method as a way of learning,chemicals of life,introduction to microscopy and cells,tissue and homeostasis,digestion and nutrition,cardiovascular system and blood,musculoskeletal systems,nervous system,the senses, general and special,reproduction and development,cell division and DNA,urinary,and respiratory systems.Instructors will work to become aware of the unique experiences of all students, including students from various backgrounds, by creating a positive classroom environment through attitude, expectations, and behavior. This lab also looks at the variety that exists in human beings and considers the differences that life history and experience impart to the body.