Spring 2018 - HSCI 100 D100

Human Biology (3)

Class Number: 11230

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2018
    Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Edward Pokrishevsky

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 principles relevant to understanding human health and disease. It provides an introduction to human anatomy, physiology, and genetics within the context of human growth, development, reproduction, and senescence. Topics include:

  • Origin of life, genetic inheritance, epigenetics, and phenotypic plasticity.
  • Evolution, natural selection and ecological pressures.
  • Organization and regulation of biological systems.
  • Human organ systems: cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic and immune, and reproductive systems.
  • Infectious and environmental challenges and their impact on human life.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of this class you will 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 organ systems in the human body.
  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. Explain and apply the scientific method.

Grading

  • Exam 1 10%
  • Exam 2 15%
  • Exam 3 (Final Exam) 25%
  • Tutorial attendance and participation 10%
  • Group presentation in tutorial 20%
  • Clinical trial assignment 15%
  • iClicker in-class participation 5%

NOTES:

Students with credit for BISC 101 may not take HSCI 100 for further credit.  

Weekly tutorials starting second week of classes.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

iClicker

REQUIRED READING:

Goldacre, Ben. 2011. Bad Science: Quacks, Hacks and Big Pharma Flacks. Emblem Editions (pbk.) 
ISBN: 978-0771035791

RECOMMENDED READING:

Goodenough and McGuire. 2016. Biology of Humans: concepts, applications and issues. 6th ed. Benjamin Cummings. Toronto

The 5th Edition of this textbook is also suitable for use in the course.  The textbook is recommended for students who have not taken high school biology, not taken related courses recently or those who simply want additional study and preparation resources. 
ISBN: 978-0134045443

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