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I.
PREREQUISITES
None; the course
is designed for non-science majors.
II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course examines
humans as one of many living organisms, describing major systems and processes.
Some discussion of ecology and the dynamics of human population is also
included.
The content of the
course applies in an interdisciplinary fashion with almost all other areas
of study. Everyone should have a basic knowledge of the human body.
III.
TEXTBOOK
ISBN 0130460206
Goodenough, Judith, et al., Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications,
and Issues, Prentice-Hall, 2005
...available from
EdMap's distance-learning online
bookstore.
| STUDENTS
ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO BUY TEXTBOOKS UNTIL REGISTERED
IN COURSES AS REQUIRED EDITIONS CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. |
IV.
NATURE OF THE EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions covering
all chapters of the text. They will cover specific terms, concepts, and
the major systems and processes of the human body. You can test yourself
with the review questions at the end of each chapter in the text. Be sure
that you are very well prepared before you take the examination.
You
will have three hours to complete the examination. All materials will
be provided; except pencils or pens you are not permitted to use books,
notes, or supplementary aids.
SAMPLE
QUESTIONS (The following questions are examples of the type found
on the examination.)
Listed below are four
sample questions. You can expect similar questions on the actual examination.
Select the one best answer.
1. All living things
can:
a. reproduce and respond.
b. grow and maintain homeostasis.
c. use oxygen and are composed of cells.
d. A and B are correct answers.
e. All are correct answers.
2. The plasma proteins
are categorized as:
a. platelets, red blood cells, and white blood
cells.
b. neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
c. albumins, globulins, and fibrinogen.
d. monocytes, B lymphocytes, and T lymphocytes
e. plasma, formed elements, and clotting factors.
3. Implantation of
the embryo into the endometrium generally occurs:
a. six hours after fertilization occurs.
b. as fertilization occurs.
c. one day after fertilization occurs.
d. five to seven days after fertilization occurs.
e. one month after fertilization occurs.
4. Undernourishment
occurs when:
a. the diet is not balanced.
b. not enough food is eaten.
c. the right foods are not eaten.
d. a meal is missed.
e. water accumulation prohibits appropriate food
consumption.
Answer Key: 1-d;
2-c; 3-d; 4-b
V.
GRADING CRITERIA
The following percentage basis will be used to determine your final grade.
I will not be seeing you face to face to deal with questions and answers;
as a result, the curve is somewhat more liberal than usual
100- 85 = A
84 - 75 = B
74 - 65 = C
64 - 50 = D
A plus or minus may be added to your grade, depending on how close your
score is to the beginning or end of each grade range.
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