Biology 1121 BIOLOGY OF AGING Dr. Ralene R. Mitschler Office: New Science Bldg 205 Phone: (410) 856-2406; x406 phonemail available Email: rmitschl@ns1.mcdaniel.edu Office Hours: MWTH 1-3 pm TF 11-12 or appointment Lecture: Hill 110 MWF 9:10-10:10   Syllabus WEEK READING (# pages) Projects; Exams; Deadlines Aug 30 Chp 1 Introduction (16) Sept 8 (W-F) Chp 2 Molecules, Cells and Theories (10) Chp 3 Integumentary System (16) Sept 13 Chp 4 Circulatory System (23) Sept 20 Chp 5 Respiratory System (21) Sept 27 Chp 6 Nervous System (26) Exam I F (Oct 1) Oct 4 Chp 7 Eyes and Ears (24) Oct 13 (W-F) Chp 8 Muscle System (15) Project draft 1 plus outline due F (Oct 15 beginning of class) Oct 18 Chp 9 Skeletal System (17) Oct 25 Chp 10 Digestive System (27) Nov 1 W and F: Projects (no formal lectures) Exam II M (Nov 1) Nov 8 Chp 11 Diet Nutrition (18) Project final written draft due M (Nov 8 beginning of class) + outline of presentation Nov 15 Chp 13 Reproductive System (26) Note: Chapter sequence order here Nov 22 (M only) Chp 12 Urinary System (10) Nov 29 Chp 14 Endocrine System (19) Dec 6 Chp 15 Immune System (13) Project Presentations MWF (Dec 10) Dec 13 Finals Week: Wednesday Dec 15th; 8:30-11:30 am Final 50% material since last exam and 50% comprehensive Grades Exams (2 @ 100 points each) -- worth 17% each of total grade 200 points Final -- 33% 200 points Project: -- 33% Written drafts 1 and 2 (50 points each) Presentation 200 points total 100 points 100 points On-line and class discussion of study questions -- 14% 100 points Total Possible Points 700 points More than three unexcused** absences Final grade will drop one category **Unexcused defined according to college policy. See page 42 of Student Guide and Datebook on absenteeism. Official class field trips or sports events are excused--please turn in announcement letters asap. Honor Code See new version of Honor Code printed this summer; Q and A also new; and your Student Date and Guide Book. I will follow the ideas promoted and voted upon by students last semester. The Honor Pledge is required on all assignments and exams. "I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this piece of work, nor have I knowingly tolerated any violation of the Honor Code." If you observe any violations of the Honor Code in this course, you may report it to me, to student members of the Honor and Conduct Board, or Faculty Advisor. Any reported to me will be handled as voted on by the student body. I will turn information over to the Provost. The Provost will evaluate the information and refer the case to the Honor and Conduct Board if a hearing is warranted. I will uphold and adhere to the decisions of the Honor and Conduct Board. I will do whatever I can to eliminate temptation during in-class exams. If this includes proctoring exams, I will do so. If it is necessary to schedule a special, larger testing room for exams, we will do that too. Exams: Format is in-class mixed multiple choice, short answer, true and false. Comprehensive portion of final will draw heavily from previous exams. Keep them as study guides. Projects: Pick a newspaper article on some biological aspect of aging that you find really interesting. Suggested topics: report of a new drug, new study results (e.g, nutrition or exercise and effect on longevity), or previous treatment or understanding overturned. Research this topic in scientific, peer-reviewed journals (minimum three (3)). If you need to use the Interlibrary Loan service, plan ahead -- it usually takes 2-3 weeks to arrive. Remember: you have about 6 weeks until first draft is due Oct. 13. Focus: How reliable and accurate does the mass media article report information based on what you have learned about human biology and aging? Does your text and the reference articles support or refute the information in the article? Format: Research paper style with formal bibliography and citations to the references in the body of paper by author(s) last name and year of publication. Five to ten page (5-10) maximum double-spaced word processed required. No hand-written papers accepted. Electronic submission recommended. You must include photocopies of your references with your work. These must be extra copies and will not be returned to you. I will read these and refer to them over the semester to evaluate your draft, your final written work, and your presentation. Questions about writing style or grammar or punctuation? Refer to your "Writing across the Curriculum" booklet, Hacker's "A Writer's Reference" available from the bookstore, and/or the Writing Center for help. Presentation: Five-minute oral presentation with visuals (blackboard, posters, or computer presentation (PowerPoint etc). PowerPoint highly recommended -- remember to list software you have mastered on your resumes. Share what you have learned with your classmates! Deadlines: See above. Late papers will drop one letter grade per day starting with end of classperiod when assignment is due. On-line and Class Discussion Notice that there are points possible for discussion. You will be evaluated in two different types of discussions, in-class and on-line. If you do not have web access, please let me know asap. I will present study questions throughout the semester for you to prepare for exams. These will also be the basis for discussion. Evaluation sheets will be distributed. Home Page