Biology 103 Portfolio #1 REQUIREMENTS - SPRING 2015
Printable Portfolio #1 Cover Sheet
Portfolio Sections	Week Introduced	Skill(s)	Assignment	Assessment
Background Knowledge Survey	Week 1 Recitation	Reflect on background knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease. Reflection is a key component of learning.	1) Fill in the Pre-Assessment Survey form individually.  It is fine if you do not know the correct answers; answer each question to the best of your current ability. 2) Check answers to the Background Knowledge Survey and fill in the correct answers in the appropriate column. 3) Write a paragraph reflection on (A) where you learned the answers that you answered correctly on the survey (B) what you have learned about the human body (anatomy, physiology, and/or disease) as a result of completing the survey.  If you did not know any of the information prior to the survey, or did not learn anything from the survey, include this information as well.  The paragraph reflection can be written on the back of the survey or typed on a separate sheet of paper.	This assignment is worth 4.0 points: 2.0 points is for answering the survey questions, filling in the correct answers from the website, and turning in the questionnaire; and 2.0 points are for the reflection paragraph (1.0 point for stating the source of what you knew on the survey, and 1.0 point for what you learned by completing the survey).
Labeled Skin Structures	Week 1 Laboratory	Label different structures found in a model of the skin. Identifying structures in a three-dimensional model can assist with conceptualizing microscopic structures.	Using the large skin model at your table as a reference, label the following structures in the photos on the next page: epidermis, dermis, hypodermis/subcutaneous layer, hair, hair follicle, sebaceous gland, sweat gland, blood vessels, fat (adipose) cells, arrector pili muscle, collagen fibers of the dermis, sensory organ. Use arrows or brackets, if needed, to indicate a specific structure. You do not need to label a structure more than once, for example, if you label the epidermis in one photo, you do not need to label it in the other photo. This assignment needs to be completed in lab (or made up in GTA office hours, week two) and stamped to receive credit.	This assignment is worth 3.0 points. Each of the 12 correct labels is worth 0.25 point. This assignment requires a stamp to receive credit.
Skeletal System Questions	Week 2 Recitation	Write possible exam questions about the skeletal system information covered in this activity. Writing exam questions is an effective way to determine how well you understand course concepts.	Write five brief paragraphs that summarize some of this recitation's information. In the first paragraph, select and describe two bone structures (parts of a bone) and their corresponding functions. In the second paragraph, describe the appearance of a bone impacted by osteoporosis and one possible cause of the disease. In the third paragraph, briefly describe what a prolapsed disc is, including where it occurs and how it can cause pain. In the fourth paragraph, describe how the bones of the human hand are similar to and different from the bones of the human foot. In the fifth paragraph, select two joints and describe how they move and where they are located in the human body. Two sentences per paragraph can be adequate for this assignment.	This assignment is worth 5.0 points (1.0 point for two bone structures and their functions, 1.0 point for description of bone impacted by osteoporosis and what can cause the disease, 1.0 point for description of prolapsed disc and how it causes pain, 1.0 point for comparison of bones of the human hand and foot, and 1.0 point for description of the movement and location of two joints).
Muscle Microscope Observations	Week 2 Laboratory	Observe, draw, and label microscopic views of muscle tissues. Drawing and labeling microscopic images can make it easier to interpret lecture and media images.	Draw and correctly label microscope views of muscle tissues (cardiac, skeletal, smooth). You will need to move the slides around to find the correct cells to draw and label. Use the handouts provided to find the correct tissue under the microscope before you start drawing. Be sure not to copy the photos in the handouts or other student's drawings. Draw and label the tissues and cells you actually see under the microscope. You may need to use an arrow to point to the specific structure you are labeling. These drawings need to be completed in lab (or week 2 office hours) and stamped in order to receive credit.	This assignment is worth 3.0 points. Each labeled drawing is worth 1.0 point (0.5 pt for drawing the correct specimen, 0.5 pt for correct labeling). Deductions will be made if drawings are direct copies of the handouts. This assignment requires a stamp to receive credit.