Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - HSCI 100 D100

Human Biology (3)

Class Number: 2114

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 20, 2021
    Mon, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Frank Lee
    f.lee@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-8649
    Office Hours: by appointment

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:

  • Organization and regulation of biological systems
  • Human cardiovascular system, digestive system, nervous system, endocrine system, lymphatic system and immunity, and reproduction
  • Origin of life, genetic inheritance, phenotypic plasticity
  • Natural selection, evolution and ecological pressures
  • Environmental challenges and their impact on human life

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.
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

  • Midterm Exam 1 20%
  • Midterm Exam 2 20%
  • Final Exam 20%
  • Tutorial Attendance and Participation 5%
  • Quizzes 20%
  • Blog 15%

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Goodenough and McGuire. Biology of Humans: concepts, applications and issues. with Mastering Biology.  Benjamin Cummings. Toronto. 4th, 5th, or 6th edition

The electronic content from MasteringBiology is recommended as well, but not required, and only available with new textbook purchase.  6th Ed. ISBN-10: 0134874102 • ISBN-13: 9780134874104 -       Online e-text is also available at masteringbiology.com
ISBN: 10: 0134874102

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.