Summer 2021 - HSCI 100 D100
Human Biology (3)
Class Number: 2302
Delivery Method: Remote
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 17, 2021
Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Shabnam Massah
smassah@sfu.ca
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-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Explain the basic biological principles that underlie human health and well-being.
- Describe broadly the organization and regulation of the major biological systems in humans.
- Describe the biological basis of several common human diseases.
- Discuss basic interactions between the human genotype, its environment and the resulting phenotype.
- Evaluate current science news and health claims for pseudoscience, misconceptions and misreporting
- Explain and apply the scientific method.
Grading
- Midterm 1 15%
- Midterm 2 15%
- Final Exam 25%
- Quizzes 15%
- Assignment 20%
- Tutorial attendance & participation 10%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Goodenough and McGuire. 2012. Biology of Humans: concepts, applications and issues. 4th ed. Benjamin Cummings. Toronto. ISBN: 978-0-321-70702
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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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 SUMMER 2021
Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges 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. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).