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Syllabus Science
2000
Course
Title: SCI 129 - Human
Disease Term:
Fall 1997 (1st - 1/2 semester) Instructor:
Dr. Carolyn L. Thomas Office:
Garber 225; Phone #: 365-4368 Hours
in Office: 11-12 AM
MF; 8:30-9:30 AM TTh; 1-3 PM MTh Description:
This course covers topics related to human disease. The causative
agents of disease and their effects on organs and organ systems in the
body will be studied. Specific areas of study will be the
symptoms, causative agent, epidemiological information and treatment of
a variety of diseases. Detailed
Description: This course
will introduce students to diseases of the human body caused by viruses,
bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and helminths. In addition to
diseases caused by parasites, students will study diseases caused by
physiological dysfunction of the body, genetic diseases and disorders
caused by certain lifestyles. The students will study the most
significant diseases of each organ system. Symptoms and treatment
of these diseases will be studied in addition to the potential for
prevention of these diseases. Epidemiological information, both
historical and current, will be studied in addition to the United States
Health Department's and World Health Organization's responsibilities
requirements for reporting diseases. Why
take this class? The
diseases of the human body have long held the fascination of people.
This interest in learning about diseases helps prepare students for
practicing preventative measures to not allow these diseases to affect
their health now or later. The information in this course will
also prepare the student to become a better informed patient if disease
might occur in their lives or the lives of their family. Textbooks:
Class
and Lab Meeting Times:
TTh 9:30-11 AM Lecture and Discussion, G208; Lab - Wed
1:30-3:30 PM, G208 POLICIES
Absences
and Lateness:
Please do not be late or absent from class or lab, but if you are late
or absent from class more than two (2) times or absent from lab one (1)
time your grade may be reduced a letter grade. Grade
Evaluation: There will
be three (3) major quizzes and one (1) final exam. The quizzes
will be worth 100 points each, and the final exam which will be
cumulative will be worth 200 points. There will also be a research
paper required, due on October 7, 1997. Occasionally, there may be
other class or lab homework assignments that will be evaluated. The
following is the grade values of the required assignments:
Grading
Scale:
A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%;
C = 70-79%; D = 60-69%;
F = 0-59% Tobacco:
There will be no tobacco products in the classroom or lab at any time,
including cigarettes, chewing tobacco or any other tobacco product. Honor
Code: I expect absolute
honesty and will not tolerate cheating, plagiarism of other's work,
lying, or disrespect for the other students or the instructor. Any
violations will be presented before the Honor Board or Campus Judicial
Board. Labs:
You must attend all labs and must have read the lab assignment prior to
class. You will be expected to keep a journal of activities and
impressions from each lab exercise. The labs will be informal;
however, they are very busy with many requirements which will take up
the two hours. So, care must be taken to budget your time in order
to complete weekly assignments. Tentative
Lecture and Discussion Schedule
Course: SCI
129 - Human Disease (Diseased Human Body) Term:
Fall 1997 (1st - 1/2 semester) Instructor:
Dr. Carolyn L. Thomas Class
Time: TTh 9:30-11 AM
Research
Paper Assignment: A
research paper will be written based on the literature search on one
specific disease chosen by the student and the professor. The
paper must be typewritten, preferably on a computer word
processing program, 4-5 pages in length, include at least four (4)
references, and a title page. This paper will be due October 7,
1997. Tentative
Lab Schedule
Course: SCI
129 - Human Disease Term:
Fall 1997 (1st - 1/2 semester) Instructor:
Dr. Carolyn L. Thomas Class
Time: Wed 1:30-3:30 PM
Note:
There will be lab exercises to complete each week and a Lab Journal
must be kept in a notebook separate from the lecture notes and other
class notes. This journal must include notes taken during lab, any
data results recorded for class, and any papers handed out in class.
Lab Journals will be graded 1-2 times this 1/2 semester.
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