Biological Sciences 6
Human Physiology
Instructor Contact Information:
Instructor: Keri Muma
Phone: 916-781-7112
Office: S120, Rocklin Campus
Fax: (916) 781-0433
E-mail: kmuma@sierracollege.edu
Class Information: Spring 2008
Welcome to Biology 6!
In this course we will be focusing on the physiological principles which are fundamental to understanding the human body, your health, and to prepare you for your future careers. As humans we are all biological specimens so it is important for all of us to have a general understanding about life don’t you think? Human biology is one of the most exciting disciplines! Being a human, you have a huge head start on understanding how your body functions (which is physiology), so in every way you should find some kind of relevance in this course. We all will have to make decisions about our health, our family’s health, or a future patient’s health, and we need to be able to make educated choices as consumers and voters.
This a vigorous course, so plan on working hard. A science class should develop your critical thinking, problem solving, data analyzing, and observational skills. Be prepared to learn a lot of new terms and concepts. You will have to invest time and effort in order to succeed. One thing you will also need to accept is that in physiology there is often not just one correct answer therefore; prepare to shift to critical thinking mode. I encourage all of you to get to know your peers and collaborate with each other. Each of us comes from a unique background and has had different life experiences. We can all learn something new from every single person in this class. I expect you to respect one another and create a classroom environment where all students feel comfortable participating and sharing their thoughts. Finally, my overall goal in this course is that you will gain a deeper appreciation for human physiology and we will have a lot of fun together this semester! I am excited to start the new semester, and I am looking forward to getting to know each one of you better.
Sincerely,
Keri Muma
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