An introduction to the biological basis of human life, with emphasis on those organ systems and human behaviors that are most significantly involved in issues of health and illness. Human Biology will address most major organ systems and emphasize the relationship between structure and function, homeostasis, and the difference between normal and “diseased” states. This course partially fulfills the Natural Science requirement of the General Education program. Students are required to take at least 7 hours in the Scientific Perspective to meet requirements for General Education. Scientific Perspective courses have 3 learning outcomes. Each of these 3 learning outcomes must be addressed in the course (through lecture, lab, or other activities) and assessed in the course (through exams, papers, projects, etc.)
Osmosis Lab Report - Work in Class
Osmosis Lab Report
In this course, I was encouraged to use the many resources available on campus including the writing center and library databases. I utilized the college's learning management system Blackboard and participated in office hours to engage with my professor. After taking this course, I can officially identify the structures of the systems discussed and explain how structures function to maintain homeostasis. Explain how structures in different systems work together to enable the overall functioning of the human being, Understand how alterations in the anatomy and physiology of a structure or a change in coordination between multiple structures can lead to a diseased state, and finally justify their impact on the quality of the environment.
Pre - Calculus
A rigorous and quick-paced study of the structure and algebraic properties
of the real numbers, including equations (linear and quadratic) and inequalities, functions
(polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), systems of equations, and trigonometry.
Hawkes Learning Pre - Calculus
In this course, I developed a strong understanding of various mathematical concepts, including functions, graphing, and trigonometry. I explored the properties of functions, including one-to-one and inverse functions, and learned to perform arithmetic and composite combinations of functions. Through graphing linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, I gained insight into their properties and how to find their roots. I also solved exponential and logarithmic equations and deepened my knowledge of angles, the unit circle, and trigonometric functions. Additionally, I studied inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and right triangle trigonometry applications. My learning was assessed through online exams, projects, and a final exam. Throughout the course, I utilized various resources, including the college’s learning management system, Blackboard, and engaged with my professor during office hours to reinforce my understanding.