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Professor Seth

Please contact me through canvas unless it is down for some reason.

My email is dseth@solano.edu - please put Bio 016 in the subject line so I get alerted.

Office Hours TBD

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The Anatomy Text

The Biology Text

Histological Guide

 

Welcome to Human Biology. In this course we examine the structure (anatomy) of the human body. We begin with an overview of biological science and then work our way up to the organ system level by starting with cells and tissues. The organ systems we will study are the integumentary (skin), skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Throughout the course we will stress the relationship between structure and function (complementarity), the levels of organization within the body, the interrelationships between the organ systems and the importance of maintaining relatively stable internal conditions (homeostasis) for health. We will also examine what happens when this relative stability is lost and illness results. As you progress through the course, you will also learn a new language essential for accurate and concise communication.

 

Assessment

There are weekly lab assignments to submit through canvas, 5 exams that are taken on Canvas in class. There is also a 6 minute presentation due the 12th week of class.

Catalog Description:

An introduction to general biology with emphasis on the human model. Topics include cell structure and function, human evolution, anatomy and physiology, genetics, and the human impact on the environment. NOTE: Recommended course for students planning to take Human Anatomy. Not advised for students who have completed BIO 004 and/or BIO 005.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of the human body including both normal and pathological conditions.
  2. Explain how the structure of the human body relates to its function.
  3. Identify and draw microscope sections and determine the relationship between the sections and the three-dimensional structures of the body.

Course Requirements and Grading

  1. None 

Textbook and lab manual readings should be completed before the topic is covered in lecture or lab. Expect to read and study the material several times.

 

How to contact me.

Biology is a challenging enough subject without having to learn a new online environment at the same time but there is a lot of help available to you.

I want every student in my class to succeed. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns you may have. The best way to contact me is by emailing through canvas. I will reply to emails within 24hrs Monday to Friday and within 48 hrs on weekends.

If canvas is not working for some reason, you can email me at dseth@solano.edu. Please make sure to include Bio 04 in the subject line so I am notified when you send it.

Student Resources and Services

Online Student Services (includes Tutoring, Counseling, Admissions and Records, etc.)

Disability Support Services (includes information on note taking, alternative media, testing, etc.)

Basic Needs (includes food, housing, and health resources)

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Grade

    • 5 Exams worth ~10% each                                         50%
    • Weekly Lab Quiz/lab submissions                              20%
      • roughly 20 and you get to drop 4
    • 6 Minute Presentation                                                 20%
    • Participation                                                                10%
      • group discussions, small projects

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Anatomy and Physiology from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-04-2

You have several options to obtain this book:

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

Inclusivity Statement

Every student in this classroom, regardless of personal history or identity categories, is a member of this group. Your experiences are important and you should share them as they become relevant to our class. No student in this class is ever expected or believed to speak for all members of their group(s).
In this classroom, you have the right to determine your own identity. You have the right to be called by whatever name you wish. You have the right to be referred to by whatever pronouns you wish. You have the right to adjust those things at any point in your education.
If you find that there are aspects of course instruction, subject matter, or class environment that result in barriers to your inclusion, please contact me privately without fear of reprisal.

 

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