Human Biology - BIOL 1130

Tentative Lecture Schedule
BIOL 1130 will meet - Monday, Wednesday,and Friday from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. in Room UH 105.

Week of:

Topic

Readings

January 13, 2009
Course Introduction & Requirements
Life - Its Defining Qualities, Organization, Classification,
The Process of Science
Chapter 1 pp. 1-21
January 15, 20, 2009
Biology brings Chemistry to Life
Atoms & Molecules
Chapter 2 pp. 22-32
January 19, 2009
Martin Luther King Day - Legal Holiday
January 22,27, 2009
Organic and Biochemistry
Chapter 2 pp. 33-49
January 29, February 3, 2009
Continue Organic and Biochemistry
Chapter 2 pp. 33-49
February 5, 10, 2009
Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 3 pp. 50-68
February 12, 2009
EXAM #1
February 17, 19, 2009
Continue Cell Stucture & Function
Chapter 3 pp. 68-79
February 24, 26, 2009
From Cells to Organ Systems
Chapter 4 pp. 80-101
March 3, 5, 2009
The Skeletal System
Chapter 5 pp. 102-121
March 16-20, 2009
Spring Break
March 24, 2009
The Muscular System
Chapter 6 pp. 122-141
March 26, 2009
EXAM #2
March 31, 2009
Blood and Circulatory System
Chapter 7 pp. 142-161
April 2, 2009
Continue Circulatory
Chapter 8 pp. 162-187
April 9, 2009
PROJECT DUE
April 14, 2009
The Immune System &
Mechanisms of Defense
Chapter 9 pp. 188-219
April 16, 2009
The Respiratory System
Chapter 10 pp. 220-241
April 21, 2009
The Nervous System
Sensory Mechanisms
Chapter 11 pp. 242-271
Chapter 12 pp.272-296
April 23, 28, 2009
Endocrine System
Digestive System
Chapter 13 pp. 297-319
Chapter 14 pp. 320-349
April 30, 2009
EXAM #3
3 Lecture Exams @ 100 points each
1 Project @ 100 points
Total Points = 400
This is a tentative schedule and subject to change.