December 10, 2007
Common Course Outline
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I Effective Date: Fall 2008
(revised 12/1/07)
II Catalog Description:
BIOL 1125 Biology of Women 3 CR SPR. Genetics of sex determination, development, anatomy, reproductive biology, intelligence, aging, disease, behavior and evolution as they relate to the biology of women. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq: READ 0960 or placement in READ 1106 or above. MNTC: Goals 3 and 7.
III Recommended Entry Skills and Knowledge:
The prerequisite is READ 0960 or placement in READ 1106 or above.
IV Outline of Major Content Areas:
A. Female Reproductive System
1. Structure
2. Function
B. Male Reproductive System
1. Structure
2. Function
C. Endocrine system
1. Endocrine Glands
2. Hormones
D. Basis of Biological Differences
1. Cells
2. Chromosomes and Genes
3. Cell Division
4. Sex Determination
5. Chromosomal Disorders
6. Normal Sex Differentiation
E. Puberty
F. Female Reproductive Cycle
1. Normal Function
2. Menstrual Problems
G. Mammary Glands
1. Structure
2. Function
3. Cancer
H. Gynecological Exam
I. Gynecological Difficulties
1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
2. Cancers
J. Human Reproduction
1. Fertilization
2. Implantation
3. Development
4. Pregnancy
5. Labor
6. Delivery
K. Problems of Infertility
L. Problems of Fertility – Contraception
M. Menopause
V Student Learning Outcomes: (goals and competencies in parentheses)
A. Defines terms associated with the study of human reproductive anatomy and physiology.
B. Demonstrates knowledge of cells as the basic structural and functional unit of the human organism. (2a, 3a)
C. Explains principles of biology related to human reproductive anatomy, physiology, genetics and development. (2a, 3a)
D. Distinguishes facts from myths, stereotypes and sex-role expectations associated with female biology. (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 7a. 7b, 7c)
E. Relates information about women’s biology published in popular media to course topics. (2a, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3d, 7a. 7b, 7c, 7e)
F. Identifies the basic steps of the scientific method and relates how experiments and observations contribute to our current knowledge of women’s biology. (3b)
G. Compares and contrasts multicultural perspectives on selected health care issues. (2a, 2d, 3d, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e)
VI Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning:
A variety of evaluation and assessment methods will be used by instructors teaching this course. They may include the following: tests (multiple choice, true-false, fill-in, matching, short answer, and critical thinking essay questions); home study assignments or work sheets; short writing assignments; collaborative learning exercises; term papers; or oral presentations.