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ØGeneral
Information
Hello, my name is Allan (Scott) Helgeson, and
I have been at Des Moines Area Community College Urban/Des Moines campus for
eighteen plus years. This is the most enjoyable job I’ve ever had! (Well other
than the time when I worked for Masochists incorporated, but that’s another
story). I always like to keep this page updated because I hope it is accessed
on a regular basis and it only seems fair to keep it updated. So Happy Spring Semester 2012 (The year of
The Great Awakening!)
I have an interest in teaching students two
things. First of all, I wish to teach
them how to learn (You’d be surprised how little some know about learning and
study skills). Second, after they have
learned how to learn, I wish them to learn the subject matter of the classes
which they take. Some of you may know me
personally, others have heard of me and still others wouldn’t know me if they
saw me. That’s all OK because sometimes,
I don’t know me either so, if you take one of my classes, you can learn about
me and I can learn about you and we can both learn the subject matter together
because in the field of Biological Science there are new discoveries every
day! Things which last year or maybe
even last month, might have been science fiction are reality today especially
in the field of Genetics and Genomics.
It is incredibly exciting! I hope
you will allow me to lead you on a road to discovery which will provide you
with surprises for the rest of your life!
My area of expertise is Biological Science, as you might have
guessed. Do you know what is really
exciting about Biological Science at DMACC?
What is really exciting is that there are many more excellent full time
and adjunct instructors ready to help you to learn Biological Science, here. Hey, what are you waiting for?!
ØEducational
Background
I have a Master’s degree in Biology received
in 1975 from the
ØCommunication
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ØInterests 99
I enjoy writing. I have written 3 books which some people might call interesting. They deal with a Universal type of philosophical approach to Life, the Universe and Everything. If you feel that you might be interested in reading them, E-Mail me and perhaps I can send you a chapter
and you can decide if you really are interested. Remember, if you really want it you can ask the Universe for it! Believe in yourself.
I have taken a course in Paranormal Phenomena
as well which caters to a strong interest which I have in psychic phenomena and
Forteana. John Keel, the author of well known books such as The Mothman Prophesies
and Operation Trojan Horse to name only two is a very interesting individual
with whom I recommend you become familiar for some general and contemporary
information concerning him CLICK HERE
(Look up Forteana or Charles Hoy Fort Using Google or your favorite search engine) If you wish a quick definition, click here.
Now That you know what Fortean Phenomena are, here are a few more interesting links including the most important one in a way, for a scientific approach to things The Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. The American Society for Psychical Research deals with some of the same phenomena, but where the CSICOP seems to like to chide us as a species for our gullibility, The American Society for Psychical Research merely wishes to gain scientific insight into them, no matter where that leads.
Speaking
of Paranormal, the occurrences in
I also want to introduce you to the Science
of CRYPTOZOOLOGY
which the guys at CSICOP seem to take exception to, somewhat.
If you are interested in the UFO phenomenon
and wish information on the present state of things go to THIS LINK SITE
If you are a FAN specifically of BHMS (Big
Hairy Monsters) try this BIG HAIRY LINK
-- OR THIS ONE which should lead
you to other sites of interest as well.
The reason that I approached Forteana first
and then CSICOP is because CSICOP does (Better than any other organization)
exactly what Charles Hoy Fort demanded of science overall. Deal with the facts,
examine the legends, dispose of the hoaxes and FIND THE TRUTH no matter whether
its what you wish it was or not. If you
are here at MY website you probably know that I am interested in Scientific
Truth. I have no actual preconceptions.
Neither should you!
Obviously, I do need a link to some aspect of FORTEANA in order to complete this particular links list. Of course I don’t truly KNOW that any of this has validity, but it is interesting!
By the way, I’d like to recommend a movie to
you. It is called “What the ‘Bleep’ Do
We Know”. It is a movie concerning
Universal Truths as they might be discovered by studying Quantum Mechanics. The question: “How far down the rabbit hole
(whole) do YOU want to go?”, will mean more after you see the movie. While I am recommending Films, I would also
like to Recommend Michael Moore’s Film, SICKO and Al Gore’s AN INCONVENIENT
TRUTH.
If you want to go a bit further down the
“Rabbit Hole”, See Loose Change which you can download from U-Tube (2nd
version is best) and watch Who Killed The Electric Car?
ØClasses taught in the Past
Biology 127 (now 156), 132 (now 732), 134, (now 734), 141 (Now 112), 142 (Now 113), 149 (Now 187), 165 (Now 146)
I have also taught
Biology 118 and Chemistry 120 and 131
CLASSES BEING TAUGHT PRESENTLY (SPRING, 2012)
Biology 186, Microbiology with Lab UAM; Health Science Microbiology Sections UAA, UBM; Bio 156 Section UFM
Power Points from Tortura, Funke and Case Spring, 2012 (Click here on each chapter) Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4, Ch5, Ch6, Ch7, Ch8, Ch9, Ch10, Ch11, Ch12, Ch13, Ch14, Ch15, CH16, Ch17, Ch18, Ch19, Ch20, Ch21, Ch22, Ch23, Ch24, Ch25, Ch26, Ch27, Ch28
Here are the Lecture Power Points from Johnson’s Human
Biology Ed. 6 Spring, 2012. Ch1, Ch2,Ch3a, Ch3b , Ch4,Ch5, Ch6, Ch7, Ch8, Ch9, Ch10, Ch11, Ch12, Ch13, Ch14A, Ch14B, Ch15, Ch16, Ch17, Ch18, Ch19, Ch20, Ch21, Ch22, Ch23, Ch24 .
Here are the Power Points from Baumann for Biol. 732 SPRING, 2012 Ch1,
Ch2,
Ch3,
Ch4,
Ch5,
Ch6,
Ch7,
Ch8,
Ch9,
Ch10,
Ch11,
Ch12,
Ch13,
Ch14,
Ch15,
Ch16,
Ch17
Ch18,
Ch19,
Ch20,
Ch21,
Ch22,
Ch23,
Ch24,
Ch25
In many of my classes I explain how Hydrogen Peroxide
could save your life and certainly, it can deodorize your home. If you wish to find out more click this link.
LIST
OF ALL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CLASSES TAUGHT AT URBAN/DES MOINES CAMPUS
Biology Classes offered at DMACC’s Urban Campus include:
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Environmental Conservation |
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BIOL 119 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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BIOL 126 |
Field Biology |
Summer |
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BIOL 156 |
Human Biology |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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BIOL 732 |
Health Science Microbiology |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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BIOL 733 |
Health Science Anatomy |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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Health Science Physiology |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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Principles of Biology I |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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BIOL 113 |
Principles of Biology II |
Spring, Summer |
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BIOL 187 |
General Microbiology |
4 |
3 |
2 |
Fall |
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BIOL 154 |
General Anatomy and Physiology |
Fall, Spring |
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BIOL 146 |
General Genetics |
3 |
3 |
0 |
Spring |
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SPRING, 2012
Current Syllabi
based on OUTLOOK FORMAT
HEALTH SCIENCE MICRO UAA
HEALTH SCIENCE MICROBIOLOGY UBM,
MICROBIOLOGY
W/Lab BIO 186 UAM,
HUMAN BIOLOGY UBF
Here is a LINK to some interesting facts about some of
the more common FUNGI
If you liked those fungi, here is a LINK to some interesting Information on BACTERIA
For some information on VIRUSES look here
THE CONTROVERSEY OVER EVOLUTION
CLICK HERE FOR EXPLANATION
We also need to acknowledge The Other Science when we talk about Biology, so – for a perspective on Chemistry you may see David Vanderlinden’s Web Page