Course Syllabus and Topics List

Updated: July 17, 2014 3:12 PM

Final Exam Schedule: Pending
BIO 1000 - Human Biology for Non-Majors 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement
tests
This one-semester course familiarizes the student with the principles of the living world, the basic form and function of the
human body, and how these two relate to each other. Basic variations of life forms and the interrelationships of the human
body to the surrounding world are the main thrusts of the course. This course does not apply toward a biology major or
minor. (General StudiesLevel II, Natural Science) (GT-SC2

Important note: You will need Adobe Acrobat reader or Preview on the Mac to view the PDF lecture and
other course files
Instructor: Dr. Anil Rao
Office: Science 2036
Lecture: 2:00-3:15, MW, SI 1115.
Office hours: 12:00-1:50MW & 3:30-4:00 M, 0900-1200 F .By Appt only: 0900-1100 Thurs
Phone: 303-556-8486, 303- 556-3213
Email: raoa@msudenver.edu
Home Page:http://www.msudenver.edu/biology/about/facultystaffdirectory/raowelcome/
Required text: Human Biology, S. S. Mader, 13th edition with ConnectPlus
Course Website: http://rowdy.msudenver.edu/~raoa/rao/bio1000/Syllabus%201000%202012.htm
Genetics Questions
GENETICS ANSWERS
Skeptical look at Kevin Trudeau who is the author of Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About.

Date

Aug 18

Lecture

Introduction and Chemistry of life

outline

Reading

Chap. 1&2

Scientific Method FAQ

Objectives

Aug 20

Introduction and Chemistry of life

Chap. 1&2

Aug 25

Cell Structure and function

Chap. 3

Objectives

Aug 27

Cell Structure and function

Chap. 3

Abnormal cells and Cancer

Chap. 19

Objectives
Sept 1

Labor day

Sept 3

Cell Division

Chap. 18

Outline
Objectives

Sept 8
Sept 10

Cell Division

Genetics

Chap 18
Chap. 20

Outline
Objectives
Sept 15

Sept 17

Sept 22

EXAM 1 (through cell division)

Introduction to systems and
diseases

Chap.4 , pp. 132134

Introduction to systems and

diseases
Outline
Objectives

Sept 24

Skeletal and muscular systems

Chap. 11

Outline
Objective

Sept 29

Muscular systems

Chap.12

Oct 1

Digestion

Chap. 8

Outline
Objectives

Oct 6

Digestion

Oct 8 9

Cardiovascular

Chap. 5

Outline
Objective

Oct 13

Exam 2 (through digestion)

Oct 15

Cardiovascular
Blood flow through the heart

Oct 20

Blood and Immunity

Chap. 6,7,AIDS

Outline
Objectives

Oct 22

Respiratory

Chap. 9

Outline
Objectives

Oct 27

Respiratory

Oct 29

Urinary system

Chap. 10

Outline
Objectives

Nov 3

Nervous
Outline
Objectives

Nov 5

Exam 3 (through Urinary system)

Chap. 13

Nov 10

Nervous/ Senses

Chap. 14

Objectives

Nov 12
Nov 17

Senses

Endocrine

Chap. 15

Outline
Objectives
Nov 19

Nov 24-27
Dec 1

Endocrine
Thanksgiving
Reproductive

Chap. 16

Outline
Objectives

Dec 3

Reproductive

Effective fall 2013 the NC grade notation will no longer be applied to academic records. For information on this and other
academic policy changes, please see http://www.msudenver.edu/advising/student/academicpolicies/.

Exams and Grade1. There will be four lecture exams worth 100 points (400 total). Lecture exams will consist of objective
(multiple choice, true/false, etc.) and short answer questions.
One written assignment worth 30 points (details provided in class)
Connect assignments worth 60 points
Take home genetics exercise worth 10 ponts
2. Grades will be curved curved. Below are the tentative points for each letter grade.
A 450-500 (90%)
B 400-449 (80%)
C 350-399 (70%)
D 300-349 (60%)

F <300 (<60%)
3. Make-up exams will be given during the final exam period. Only one make-up will be allowed.

4. No exam may be started 15 minutes after the beginning of the class period.
5. Cheating of any sort will result in IMMEDIATE EXPULSION from the class with a grade of F.
6. When you email me at raoa@msudenver.eduThis is imp put Bio 1000 in the subject line. I get many emails per day
and this is the way I can keep track of my course related emails.
Snow days: Call 556-2401 for a recording to find out if the campus is closed.

ADA Syllabus Statement

The Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to making reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with
disabilities in reaching their academic potential. If you have a disability which may impact your performance, attendance,
or grades in this class and are requesting accommodations, then you must first register with the Access Center, located in
the Auraria Library, Suite 116, 303-556-8387.
The Access Center is the designated department responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students
with disabilities. Accommodations will not be granted prior to my receipt of your faculty notification letter from the Access
Center. Please note that accommodations are never provided retroactively (i.e., prior to the receipt of your faculty
notification letter.) Once I am in receipt of your official Access Center faculty notification letter, I would be happy to meet
with you to discuss your accommodations. All discussions will remain confidential. Further information is available by
visiting the Access center website http://www.msudenver.edu/access/.
Class Attendance on Religious Holidays
Students at Metro State who, because of their sincerely held religious beliefs, are unable to attend classes, take
examinations, participate in graded activities or submit graded assignments on particular days shall without penalty be
excused from such classes and be given a meaningful opportunity to make up such examinations and graded activities or
assignments provided that advance written notice that the student will be absent for religious reasons is given to the
faculty members during the first two weeks of the semester.