Course Title: Human Biology Course Code: CLS 113 Program: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department: Clinical Laboratory Sciences College: Applied Medical Sciences Institution: Taibah University Version: 1 Last Revision Date: N/A A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: (2) 2 T 2. Course type A. ? University ? College ? Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (1st Level/ 1st Year) 4. Course general Description: This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human biology within the broader context of biological sciences. Through an exploration of various topics including cell biology, tissue and organ structure and function, reproduction, genetics, and more. Students will gain insight into the intricacies of the living world with a particular emphasis on the human body. Key areas of focus will include the structure and function of biological entities, elucidating the mechanisms underlying processes such as digestion, excretion, respiration, and reproduction. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): None 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s): • Describe basic principles of human biology: homeostasis, metabolism, growth, and reproduction. • Explain cell structure and function: cell anatomy, processes, organelles, and biomolecules. • Cover genetic principles: inheritance, DNA structure/function, genetic variation. • Highlight human body systems: basic information and functions. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 30 100% 2 E-learning 0 0 3 Hybrid • Traditional classroom • E-learning 0 0 4 Distance learning 0 0 3. Contact Hours(based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 6. Lectures 30 7. Laboratory/Studio 0 8. Field 0 9. Tutorial 0 10. Others (specify) 0 Total 30 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Define the basic principles and concepts of human biology such as homeostasis, metabolism, growth, and reproduction K1 • Lectures • Multiple choice questions (MCQs) • Short essay questions 1.2 Describe the morphology, structure, function, and characteristics of cellular components in human. K1 • Lectures • Multiple choice questions (MCQs) • Short essay questions 1.3 Explain the functions of different body organs K1 • Lectures • Multiple choice questions (MCQs) • Short essay questions Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 2.0 Skills 2.1 Discuss the relationship between the biological processes S3 • Lectures • Multiple choice questions (MCQs) • Short essay questions 2.2 Differentiate between the biological functions of different body organs S2 • Lectures • Multiple choice questions (MCQs) • Short essay questions 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Use the biological concepts and principles in human health applications V2 • Lectures • Group project • Oral presentations C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 1 Exploring Life and Science 2 2 Human Organizagon: Chemistry of Life 2 3 Human Organizagon: Cell Structure and Funcgon 2 4 Maintenance of the Human Body: Cardiovascular System: Heart, Blood Vessels, and Blood 2 5 Maintenance of the Human Body: Digesgve System and Nutrigon 2 6 Maintenance of the Human Body: Respiratory and Renal Systems 2 7 Movement and Support in Humans: Skeletal and Muscular Systems 4 8 Integragon and Coordinagon in Humans: Nervous System 4 9 Reproducgon in Humans: Reproducgve and Endocrine Systems 4 10 Human Genegcs: Mendel’s laws and modes of inheritance 2 11 Human Genegcs: DNA Biology 2 12 Human Evolugon and Ecology: Human Evolugon and the Nature of Ecosystems 2 Total 30 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 4. Continuous Assessment Ongoing 30% No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 5. Midterm exam Week 8-9 20% 6. Group project + Oral presentation Week 12 10% 4. Final exam Week 17-18 40% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References Text book of Human Biology by By Sylvia Mader and Michael Windelspecht, 17th Edition. Supportive References Campbell, Neil A. and Reece, Jane B. (2009). Campbell Biology, Concepts and Connections, 8th Ed., Pearson Benjamin Cummings Electronic Materials 1- http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.ht ml 2- http://biology.about.com/od/apforstudents/tp/tpapbiobooks.htm http://dannyreviews.com/s/biology.html-www.cellsalive.co Other Learning Materials N/A 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Projector + Smart board Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Instructor ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) Effectiveness of Students' assessment Head of the department Student achievement is verified by the head of the department. Quality of Learning resources Instructor Student ü Course Report. ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Achievement of Course Learning Outcomes Instructor Students ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Effectiveness of Assessment Results Instructor ü Course Report ü Grade Report Analysis ü Course Evaluation Survey (Indirect) Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)