Biology Department

Human Body in Health and Disease | BIO123L

Corequisites: BIO123T
Meeting Days and Times: Thursday 0800-0950
Type of Instruction: Laboratory – Remote Learning

Professor Francis (Andy) Winslow

E-mail: [email protected]

General Education:
BIO123 is approved in the Natural Sciences General Education Competency Area and can serve as a
lower-level laboratory science elective within the Liberal Arts. However it does not satisfy Bioscience
Core requirements and cannot be used as a substitute for either BIO130 or BIO131.
Catalog Course Description:
This course is an inquiry into the mechanism of diseases that plague human beings. A systemic
approach is taken in which all the major systems of the human body and the significant diseases that
affect those systems are studied. Emphasis is on failures of homeostasis as the basic mechanisms of
disease. Included are discussions on available treatments and therapies, the impact of new technological
developments, and maintaining health and avoiding disease. The laboratory component contains both
traditional and computer-generated exercises, which illustrate the onset and development of a variety of
diseases and pathological states. Note: The laboratory course, BIO123L is a part of your grade for
this course. The lab grade accounts for 1/3 of the lecture grade.
Course Learning Outcomes:
As a Natural Sciences General Education course the required learning outcomes include: 1.
Understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation,
hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and
employment of mathematical analysis, and 2. Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one
of the natural sciences (in this case human biology).
General Course Requirements
This semester (Fall 2020) this course is being taught as a “remote learning” course, so you must have
the ability to access the internet on the days and times listed above in order to participate in the course. A
laptop or desktop computer with a wired internet connection and the Google Chrome browser is
recommended over a tablet or phone using a WiFi connection. While you are not required to have a
webcam, it may be helpful to fully participate in the class sessions. You are also required to have a
Farmingdale email address and access to Blackboard in order to access all of the course materials. If
you have questions about obtaining either of those, you can contact the Farmingdale HelpDesk
([email protected]) and/or the office of Distance Learning ([email protected]).
The “remote” labs will take place during the scheduled time of the lab. There will be a brief lecture at the
beginning of the lab and then I will be available to answer questions or go over material as necessary for
the remainder of the lab. It is strongly recommended that every effort is made to complete the lab during
the lab while I am available to assist and answer questions. Lab attendance is 10% of the lab grade. The
remote labs will be presented using Blackboard Collaborate. Blackboard Collaborate can be accessed
from the Blackboard class page. You will find the link in the content area of the page in the upper left
corner under “Tools”. Click on “Tools”, scroll down and click on “Blackboard Collaborate”. This will
launch Blackboard Collaborate where you will see a link to join the current class session.

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The required lab manual for this course (separate from the textbook required for lecture) is The Human
Body in Health and Disease: A Laboratory Manual by Kathleen Hecht (ISBN 9780978796822). This is a
custom lab manual created specifically for this course at Farmingdale and is only available in the
Farmingdale State College Bookstore. You must purchase this lab manual as soon as possible and
have it in front of you during each lab session. There will be no photocopies or handouts given after
the first lab and you will not be able to complete the required assignments without having the lab manual.
Grading in this class:

Labs: 30%
Labs should be completed during the remote lab meeting. The completed lab assignments will be due by
11:00 PM the night before the next lab (e.g. the Week 1 lab will be due at 11:00 PM the night before the
Week 2 lab meeting time).
Quizzes: 30%
Weekly quizzes for each Lab will be posted on Blackboard and are to be completed by 11:00 PM the
night before the lab meeting time.
Final Exam: 30%
A cumulative final exam will be administered on the last day of the lab, not during Finals week.
Lab Attendance: 10%
Late Policy: Late labs and Quizzes will be accepted with a 25% penalty per week (e.g. Week 2 lab
assignment would receive a 25% penalty the day after it was due and another 25% penalty for each
subsequent week).
Please note: The final Lab grade is reported to the Lecture Instructor and is combined with your lecture
grade for the final grade for the course. The Lab grade accounts for 33% (1/3) of your combined final
grade for the course.
Farmingdale Grading System
Please see the College Catalog for the current Farmingdale State College Grading System.
Week by week class outline:

Student Learning Outcomes

Date Topic Upon successful completion of this material students will
be able to:
 Understand the requirements, responsibilities and
 Lab 1: Introduction pertinent information needed to succeed in BIO123L
Week 1: 8/27 to Anatomy &  Define directional terminology, surface anatomy, body
Physiology cavities, and organ systems
 Use the basic language of anatomy
 Properly use and care for a compound light microscope
 Investigate the structure and function of eukaryotic
 Lab 2: Microscopy
cells and organelles
Week 2: 9/3 and the Exploration
 Prepare a wet mount slide
of Cells
 Use the scientific method to conduct an experiment on
bacterial growth
Week 3: 9/10  Lab 3: Human  Understand the terminology associated with pathogens

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 Student Learning Outcomes
Date Topic Upon successful completion of this material students will
be able to:
 Distinguish the various categories of disease-causing
organisms
Pathogens
 Understand the mechanisms of some common
diseases
 Visualize the relationship between the body’s
membranes and cavities
 Lab 4: The
 Investigate the stratified nature of skin and its
Week 4: 9/17 Integumentary
component structures
System
 Identify the various forms of skin cancer, their causes,
and prevention
 Use standard anatomical terminology in reference to
the skeletal system
 Understand the architecture of bone tissue and the
 Lab 5: The Skeletal
Week 5: 9/24 structure of long bones
System
 Distinguish between the structure of the axial and
appendicular skeleton
 Describe the structure and function of a synovial joint
 Understand the interaction of muscles, bones, tendons,
and ligaments in the creation of movement
 Locate various muscles of the human body and
 Lab 6: Muscles, investigate their origins, insertions, and actions
Week 6: 10/1 Innervations, and  Describe the structure of the spinal cord and a
Reflexes conducting neuron and understand the function of a
motor unit
 Perform tests on human reflexes
 Investigate neuromuscular pathologies
 Understand the overall function of the nervous system
 Lab 7: The Brain,  Describe the structure and function of the brain, eye,
Week 7: 10/8 Cranial Nerves, and and ear
Special Senses  Test the function of several cranial nerves
 Investigate disorders of the nervous system
 Describe the functions of the various components of
the blood
 Lab 8: The
 Recognize the different members of the formed
Week 8: 10/15 Cardiovascular
elements
System: The Blood
 Investigate blood pathologies
 Perform human ABO and Rh blood typing
 Review the serous membranes surrounding the heart
 Lab 9: The  Differentiate between arteries and veins
Cardiovascular  Describe the structure and function of the heart and
Week 9: 10/22
System: The Heart patterns of blood flow
and Blood Vessels  Investigate cardiac rate and blood pressure
 Research cardiovascular pathologies
Week 10: 10/29  Lab 10: The  Review the serous membranes associated with the
Respiratory System lungs
 Describe the structural components of the respiratory
system

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 Student Learning Outcomes
Date Topic Upon successful completion of this material students will
be able to:
 Understand the mechanics and physiology of breathing
 Investigate respiratory diseases
 Test cardio-pulmonary fitness
 Use standard anatomical terminology associated with
the digestive system
 Review the peritoneal membranes and the
abdominopelvic cavity
 Lab 11: The
Week 11: 11/5  Describe the anatomical components of the digestive
Digestive System
system
 Research pathologies of the digestive system
 Perform experiments investigating the mechanisms of
chemical vs mechanical digestion
 Compare the vitamin C and protein contents of various
foods
 Lab 12: Detecting
Week 12: 11/12  Measure the sugar content of different liquids
Nutrients in Foods
 Test the starch content of foods
 Analyze the lipid content of foods
 Describe the gross anatomy of the urinary system
 Describe the pattern of blood flow associated with the
kidneys
 Lab 13: The Urinary
Week 13: 11/19  Describe the internal structure and function of the
System
kidney
 Discover the diagnostic value of urinalysis
 Investigate urinary system pathologies

Week 14: 12/3  FINAL EXAM

Cancelation of Classes:
Weather and other campus-wide cancellations will be listed on the home page, Facebook and Twitter and
you can also sign up for RAVE and SUNY Alert. Go to the Rave web page and use your Farmingdale
user ID and password to enter the site. For SUNY-Alert, please visit the University Police web page. For
specific information on the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on campus, please see “The Hub” on the
Farmingdale web page: https://www.farmingdale.edu/hub/. Please also remember to check your
Farmingdale email account and/or Blackboard for communication from your instructor regarding class
cancellations or other changes.

Electronic Devices Policy:

Even though we are meeting remotely this semester, you are expected to behave as much as possible as
if we were all together in a classroom on campus. This means that all non-essential electronic
devices must be turned off and put away during class time. This includes cellular phones, smart
watches, headphones, televisions, etc. Try your best to find a place to set up your computer with as few
distractions as possible.

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Attendance Policy:
ATTENDANCE AT ALL LAB SESSIONS IS MANDATORY. Attendance can only be excused in the case
of serious illness or other documented emergency (but see religious absence policy below). The
opportunity to make up assignments and exams will be given only under these excused absence
circumstances. Exceptions will be made for extenuating circumstances due to the COVID-19 crisis on a
case by case basis.

Religious Absences:
If you are unable to attend class on certain days due to religious beliefs, please consult with your
instructor well in advance of the absence so that appropriate accommodation can be made.

Privacy Protection Policy:

While webcams are recommended to be able to fully participate in the class sessions, they are not
required. If you have a webcam on your laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone you will never be required to
turn on the video feed during a class session. Instructors will always ask your permission before recording
a class session. If you have any concerns about privacy in the remote learning environment please
contact your instructor and/or the office of Distance Learning.

Use of Email:
It is College policy that instructors and students use the Farmingdale email system or the Blackboard
email system to contact one another.

Copyright Statement:
Course material accessed from Blackboard or the Farmingdale website is for the exclusive use of
students who are currently enrolled in the course. Content from these systems cannot be reused or
distributed without written permission of the instructor and/or the copyright holder. Duplication of materials
protected by copyright, without permission of the copyright holder, is a violation of the Federal copyright
law, as well as a violation of SUNY copyright policy.

Disability Services Center:

If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to
contact both your instructor and the Disability Services Center, Roosevelt Hall, Room 151, or call 934-
420-2411, or 420–2607 as soon as possible this semester.

Academic Integrity Policy

Because intellectual honesty is a cornerstone of all academic and scholarly work, each member of the
Farmingdale State College campus community is expected to maintain academic integrity. This is
particularly crucial during exams conducted in the online environment. Farmingdale State College has
developed regulations concerning academic dishonesty and integrity to protect all students and to
maintain an ethical academic environment. For more information, click the updated link for the Academic
Integrity Policy.

It is important for you to understand the concept of plagiarism. Plagiarism is intentionally representing the
words, images or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise. This includes words,
images or ideas in either print or electronic format. If you are caught plagiarizing assignments in this
class you will fail the plagiarized assignment and be turned in to the Dean of Students for further
punishment as they see fit. This includes cheating on exams via the use of written or electronic “cheat
sheets”, intentionally copying answers from a neighboring student’s exam paper, and verbally giving or
receiving exam answers during class. It also includes using your textbook, lab manual, or websites to look
up answers on an exam that is not explicitly described as “open book”. And it also includes contacting

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other students in the class via any electronic medium (i.e., texting, direct message, group chat, Zoom,
Google Meet, etc.) during exam time.

Student Code of Conduct

The President of the College and the Vice President for Student Affairs recognize the rights of designees
including University Police, to enforce all regulations, policies, license agreements, laws and codes on
campus. If any individual allegedly violates the laws, Student Code of Conduct or campus policies, a
President’s designee will institute proceedings against the offender (s). For more information on the
student code of conduct, see the Code of Conduct section in the current Student Handbook, or choose
Code of Conduct from the A-Z Links.

University Police
934-420-2111