Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - HSCI 100 D200

Human Biology (3)

Class Number: 2603

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 8, 2019
    Sun, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • Instructor:

    Mark Lechner
    msl19@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-8733
    Office: Blusson Hall 11714
    Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-4pm in Blusson Hall 11714

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 life history (i.e. human growth, development, reproduction, and senescence).
Topics will include:

  • Knowledge production and dissemination through Indigenous and Western science.
  • Organization and regulation of biological systems
  • Human cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, nervous system, endocrine system, immunity, and reproduction
  • Origin of life, genetic inheritance, phenotypic plasticity
  • Evolution and ecological relationships
  • Environmental and social contexts or challenges and their impact on human life and health.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  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 and their relation to each other and the natural world.
  3. Describe the proximate and ultimate causes and factors affecting human health and well-being.
  4. Explain the differences, similarities, and combined possibilities of Indigenous and Western science or ways of knowing.
  5. Reflect on the way culture and worldviews shape understandings of the human body and our health and well-being.

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 1 10%
  • Midterm Exam 2 15%
  • Final Exam 25%
  • Knowledge Mobilization Presentation 20%
  • Knowledge Mobilization Paper 20%
  • Journal 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required readings will be made available in the course Canvas page.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Goodenough and McGuire. Biology of Humans: concepts, applications and issues. with Mastering Biology.  Benjamin Cummings. Toronto.  6th Ed.

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

An electronic or 'ebook' or 'eText' version of this textbook is also available.  It offers easy offline reading via the Pearson eText app (free from the App Store or Google Play). Students can highlight and take notes that then sync between their devices when they're back online.  Note that this version does not come with "Mastering Biology" tools or resources.
ISBN: 978-0134874104

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

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