BIOL 2603H - Honors Integrated Biology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30520,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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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
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.
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 |
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| 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.