BIOL 2603H 01: Honors Integrated Biology

BIOL 2603H - Honors Integrated Biology

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30520,

Credit hours: 4

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Instructor

Jill Tall

Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D. (2001), Biomedical Sciences, Major Focus – Neurobiology, Minor Focus – Pharmacology, Kent State University in cooperation with Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

Bachelor’s (1996), Zoology, Arizona State University

Associate Professor

Email: jmtall@ysu.edu

Office: Ward Beecher Hall 4026

Office Phone: 330-941-1387

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Tall

Course Description

2603H. Honors Integrated Biology . This course is an introduction to general biology that focuses on those aspects of biology that are the fundamental basis of medicine and human biology. Restrictions: Admittance to BS in Biochemistry or Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Biomedical emphasis. 4 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional Human Anatomy & Physiology Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Course Theme, Philosophy, and Objectives

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Tue 6/30 Week 1: Foundations of Life and Homeostasis Why Biology Matters in Medicine Learning Loop 1
Thu 7/2 Cells: Structure and Function
Tue 7/7 Week 2: Cells as Communicators Cell Signaling and Communication Learning Loop 2
Thu 7/9 Cell Cycle
Tue 7/14 Week 3: From Cells to Symptoms Quiz Learning Loop 3
Thu 7/16 Learning Loop 3
Tue 7/21 Week 4: Genetics Exam 1
DNA, Genes, and Inheritance
Tue 7/28 Week 5: Homeostasis and Physiological Regulation Homeostasis and Feedback Systems Learning Loop 4
Thu 7/30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Tue 8/4 Week 6: Transport and Survival Cardiovascular System Learning Loop 5
Thu 8/6 Respiratory System
Tue 8/11 Week 7: Defense and Adaptation Immunity and Infectious Disease
Thu 8/13 Exam 2

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.