Spring 2016 - HSCI 100 D200

Human Biology (3)

Class Number: 7198

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 18, 2016
    Mon, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of the biological processes that underlie human health and well-being, with emphasis on the evolutionary and ecological influences affecting human populations. Students with credit for BISC 101 may not take HSCI 100 for further credit. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course focuses on the evolutionary and ecological principles relevant to understanding human health and disease. It provides an introduction to human anatomy, physiology and genetics in the context of human growth and development, sexual maturation, reproductive investment and senescence. Topics include:
·  Origin of life, genetic inheritance, epigenetics, phenotypic plasticity.
·  Evolution, natural selection and ecological pressures.
·  Organization and regulation of biological systems.
·  Human cardiovascular system, digestive system, nervous system and senses, endocrine system, lymphatic system and immunity, and reproduction.
·  Social, infectious and environmental challenges and their impact on human life

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1.     Explain the basic biological principles that underlie human health and well-being.
2.     Describe broadly the organization and regulation of the major biological systems in humans.
3.     Describe the biological basis of several common human diseases.
4.     Discuss basic interactions between the human genotype, its environment and the resulting phenotype.
5.     Evaluate current science news and health claims for pseudoscience, misconceptions and misreporting
6.     Explain and apply the scientific method.

Grading

  • Exam 1 10%
  • Exam 2 15%
  • Exam 3 25%
  • Tutorial presentation and paper 20%
  • Tutorial attendance and participation 10%
  • Report on classroom clinical trial 15%
  • Top Hat in-class participation 5%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required subscription to classroom management system: Top Hat Monocle

REQUIRED READING:

Goldacre, Ben. 2011. Bad Science: Quacks, Hacks and Big Pharma Flacks. Emblem Editions. (pbk.)
ISBN: 0771035799

RECOMMENDED READING:

Goodenough and McGuire. 2013. Biology of Humans: concepts, applications and issues. 5th ed. Benjamin Cummings. Toronto.
ISBN: 978-0321821713

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS