Instructor: Janis M. Cassiere, BA, MA
                   Biology Faculty
                   Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
 
 

Office Hours: TBA and by appointment	Classroom:  varies by semester see course schedule
Office: SL 401 A	Time: TBA
572-6464 or 572-5110	Meetings: 3 X a week Fall and Spring  5 X a week Summer
E-mail:Cassiere@nku.edu

Course Objectives:
*To comprehend and understand the basic biological concepts of the human body.
*To discuss the contemporary holistic health attitudes and practices.
*To apply critical thinking skills to an overview of a biological perspective of wellness.

Texts:
1. The Human Body in Health and Disease, Martini, Bartholomew, Welch: PrenticeHall Inc. 2000. (Required).
2. The Road Less Traveled. Peck, M. Scott, MD. Simon and Schuster. (Required)
 
 

Approach:  3 to 5 sessions per week in lecture form; audio-visual materials utilized as needed; group discussions, guest speakers, impromptu educational methods implemented. Attendance: Each student is expected to attend each daily session. Any missed work will remain the student's responsibility. Courtesy: Cell phones, beepers, and other electronic gadgets are not to be active during class. Please request in advance for permission for a guest to attend. Children, 16 and under, may not be brought to class under any circumstances.

Testing: *Pop Quizzes will be given at the immediate beginning of the session. *3 regularly scheduled exams *Comprehensive final Quizzes 20% of total grade (average of all) Exams 20% each of total grade  Total %==100 A=90-100; B=80-89; C=70-79; D=60-69; F=59 and below No make-up quizzes or exams . If you are late for a pop quiz, the verbal questions will not be repeated. Please do not disturb the class if you arrive late. Take a seat next to the entry wall quietly.

I: Understanding the Basics of Body, Mind and Spirit

The Order of the Human Body: Anatomy, Physiology, and Homeostasis Introduction and Overview Critical Thinking Skills: Impact on Healthy Attitudes Critical Thinking Skills: Impact on Healthy Habits Health and Homeostasis: Energy

The Balance of the Human Mind Humans and Environment Cellular Biology: Nutrition Nervous System, Endocrine Overview Stress and Adaptation Mental Health Mental Illness: Psychotropic Medication Protein Synthesis: DNA, RNA

The Power of the Spirit : New Hope and  Guidelines
Discipline as Set of Tools for Health

EXAM I will occur at this point in the course.

II: Human Reproduction : the miracle of love and life

Human Love and Emotional Development Human Sexuality Reproductive Biology: the wonder of genetics Anatomy and Physiology: male % and female & Pregnancy

Fetal Development Birth: Video  "Miracle of Life" Abortion Conception Control

III: Systems and Disorders: the Body Imbalanced

Reproductive Disorders •Common STD's  •AIDS	Cardiovascular Disorders  •Heart Attack  •Stroke  •CVD
Addictive Disorders: theory of addiction • Tobacco • Alcohol • Drugs • Other	Cancer • Cellular Structure • Types • Theories of Cause

New Hope & Guidelines
Genetic Engineering
Medical Ethics

EXAM III will occur at this point in the course.
The FINAL EXAM is comprehensive and will be on the scheduled final exam date

**This is a tentative outline. I reserve the right to modify this outline if necessary.**