Course Syllabus
Course: BIOL 1055
Division: Natural Science and Math
Department: Biology
Title: Human Biology Laboratory
Semester Approved: Fall 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Summer 2029
Catalog Description: The human biology laboratory component allows for student application of the principles learned in human biology lecture with an emphasis on investigative learning. This component (BIOL 1055) is optional, but in order to count as a laboratory experience, it must be taken concurrently with BIOL 1050.
General Education Requirements: Life Science Lab (LB)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
Corequisites: The laboratory BIOL 1055 must be taken concurrently with the lecture BIOL 1050
Justification: BIOL 1055 allows for student application of the principles discussed in BIOL 1050, emphasizing investigative learning. The Human Biology Laboratory (BIOL 1055) satisfies the natural science laboratory GE requirement for Snow College. This component is optional, but to count as a laboratory experience, it must be taken concurrently with BIOL 1050.
General Education Knowledge Area Outcomes:
1: Students will complete a series of laboratory exercises that require them to use the scientific method, collect data, analyze results, and summarize findings. Students will gain a deeper understanding of applicable biological processes as they complete labs. They will be evaluated based on lab reports, quizzes, participation, and lab final. Students will complete a series of laboratory exercises that require them to use the scientific method, collect data, analyze results, and summarize findings. Students will gain a deeper understanding of applicable biological processes as they complete labs. They will be evaluated based on lab reports, quizzes, participation, and lab final.
Content:
This laboratory course will include:
the scientific method as a way of learning,
chemicals of life,
introduction to microscopy and cells,
tissue and homeostasis,
digestion and nutrition,
cardiovascular system and blood,
musculoskeletal systems,
nervous system,
the senses, general and special,
reproduction and development,
cell division and DNA,
urinary,
and respiratory systems.
Instructors will work to become aware of the unique experiences of all students, including students from diverse backgrounds, by creating a positive classroom environment through attitude, expectations, and behavior. This lab also looks at the variety that exists in human beings and considers the differences that life history and experience impart to the body.
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be evaluated on the following metrics:
practical lab quizzes 5 to 50%
lab reports 30 to 50%
lab participation 5 to 20%
lab final exam 20 to 30%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
L. Cook, P. Gardner, T. Gardner, Biology 1055 Laboratory Manual, current edition, self-published or published by the Biology Department.
Pedagogy Statement:
The human biology laboratory allows students hands-on application and experimentation in principles taught during lectures. Labs are a high-impact practice. Students will learn to think critically, interpret data, evaluate information, and communicate clearly about the human organism. The lab is taught with group work at its core, and instruction is centered on including all students in the activities presented.
Instructional Mediums:
Lab
Online
Maximum Class Size: 60
Optimum Class Size: 16
