Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Face-to-Face Common Syllabus
FALL 2015
BIOL 1114 Section 002 General Biology
Involves biological principles, population, man and the environment. Genetics, reproduction,
development, concepts of evolution, selection, adaptation, speciation, taxonomy, and various
concepts involving ecosystems are studied.
Type of course: Theory/Lab
Credit Hours: _4_; Total hours of theory per semester: _45_; Total hours of lab for the
semester: _30_
Class length – Full Semester
Class days and times: Lecture: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-10:25 am CST
Lab: Thursday’s 9:30-11:25 am CST
Prerequisites: None
Instructor Name: Floyd Robison
Instructor Phone: (918) 293-5490
Office: SCTEC Room # 9
Instructor email: f.robison@okstate.edu
Contact: My preferred method of contact is _email, office or by phone. Please allow 24-48
hours to return your correspondence during the normal work week.
Instructor's Office Hours: Posted on office door
Division Name: Arts and Science
Division’s Main Phone: 918-293-5370
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts:
Biology, 12th ed., Mader, and Windelspecht, McGraw Hill,
ISBN #978-0-07-802-426-9
References:
None
Materials:
Materials needed including notebooks, writing utensils, 6 or 7 green
scantrons, and one box of colored pencils. Colored pencils will need to be
purchased before lab #5.
Estimated Cost for Materials:
Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools:
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$ Based on current bookstore cost
$ Based on current bookstore or supplier cost
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Upon completion of the course, students should:
Course Objectives
Assessment of Objectives
1. Analyze the components of the cell theory
Lab, Test
2. Analyze the structure & function of the cell
membrane
3. Identify the organizational scheme for
classifying organisms
Lab activity with microscope aided
observations, Test
Test
4. Analyze basic genetic principles of heredity Test
5. Analyze the impact of interactions between
ecosystems
6. Critical Thinking - Demonstrate logical,
systematic critical thinking techniques.
7. State the role of the hypothesis in the
scientific method
8. Identify the relationship between the
hypothesis and experimentation
9. Gather accurate information from an
experiment
10. Use experimental information to draw
conclusions
Test
Lab activities including the *Scientific
Method Lab, Test
*Scientific Method Lab, Test
*Scientific Method Lab, Test
*Scientific Method Lab, Other laboratories,
Test
*Scientific Method Lab, Other laboratories,
Test
Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of
student learning. If applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates that this assignment is used in the
university assessment program.
COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course students will:
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Participate in class discussions and activities.
View videos that depict the various concepts.
Take examinations.
Participate and complete varies lab activities.
Complete reading assignments.
May be required to do quizzes.
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EVALUATION - GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALITY AND COMPLETION
OF THESE TASKS:
Item
Unit Exams
Labs
Chapter Reviews
In Class Activities
Research Paper
Final Exam
Quantity
6
10
10
6
1
1
Points Per Item
100
50
20
15
50
Total Points
Total Per Category
600
500
200
90
50
100
1440
OSUIT
Grading Scale
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 59% & below
*The student’s grade for this assignment will be used in the university’s assessment of
student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail
rating is independent of the student’s course grade.
Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal return
time to student by next class meeting or no later than one (1) week.
Extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects:
Normal return time to students in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
AUTHORIZED TOOLS
Examples: Students may use any/all course materials, including books and notes, while
participating in classroom activities. No course materials or electronic devices will be allowed
out during exams or quizzes. All quizzes and written assignments are to be completed
independently; no collaboration with classmates is permitted and any instance of such will be
considered academic dishonesty.
LATE WORK
Assignments/labs are to be turned in during class/lab on their due date. Late work will not be
excepted unless you have an excused absence. If you are unable to attend class due to an
excused absence the instructor is to be notified beforehand.
TESTING
Exams make up 42% of your total grade, so it is imperative that you are present and prepared on
exam days. If you know ahead of time (such as a week or two ahead of time) that you will have
a conflict with a scheduled exam, I will allow you to take the exam early without penalty.
Excused absences (such as military duty, court appearance, and official school activities) I will
also allow you to make-up an exam (ONE) without penalty, provided you (1) contact me prior to
the scheduled time for the exam, (2) provide documentation showing the reason for your
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absence, and (3) the test is taken prior to the following class meeting. If you miss an exam day
because you or a family member feels ill, see the next paragraph.
If you miss an exam for any reason other than those mentioned above, you will receive a
zero for that exam and you will have the opportunity to take a comprehensive final exam at the
end of the semester to receive a score for the exam that you missed. Additional missed exams
cannot be made up. Students present for all exams have the option of taking the final exam in
order to replace his/her lowest score.
LABS
Students are expected to be prepared for lab. It is imperative that you are punctual for lab,
because important safety and procedure information will be discussed at the beginning of lab.
The instructor reserves the right to deduct points for tardiness. I will not go back over the
instructions for the lab for anyone that comes in late; you will be unable to complete the lab
if you are more than 10 minutes late for lab. You must be present for lab in order to get
credit for the lab. Labs cannot be made up ahead of time. There are two make up labs
scheduled in-case of emergency when the instructor cannot be present or circumstances out (ex.
Weather, remolding) of the instructors control. However, if you miss a lab it cannot be made up
those dates are in case the schedule has to be rearranged.
NOTES/HANDOUTS
Success in the classroom is directly related to your attendance; therefore, you need to be in class
to participate, take notes, etc. to succeed. Being on time is also crucial as I will begin lecture/lab
promptly. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to get the missed notes from a
classmate (a copy machine is located in the LRC for student use). If a document such as a
rubric, study guide is given out it is the student’s responsibility to pick up the document or to
make arrangements for the document to be picked up.
RESEARCH PAPER
The instructor will provide the class with a topic at some point during the semester. You will be
expected to demonstrate college writing skills, for example: complete sentences, appropriate
punctuation, and capitalization. Topic Paper Requirements: Font size of 12, and 1” margins on
each side of the paper, along with 3 references.
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
There will be 6 in-class activities for points at any given point during the semester. They will be
unannounced, and it will not be possible to make them up. You must be present to receive the
in-class activity points. If you are absent for an in-class activity you will be required to present
documentation regarding your absence.
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BONUS POINTS
Bonus points are a bonus and will be added to your overall score at the end of the semester. You
must be present in class to receive any bonus points that might be given during the semester.
Bonus points can NOT be made up!
E-MAILS
If you email me, please make sure that you include your name, what class you are in, and that
you write in complete sentences. If you choice to send me an email that has abbreviated words or
is not written in complete sentences I will not spend time trying to interpret what you have
written, therefore you will not receive a response from me. I will also not respond to emails that
are sent from personal email addresses if you do not include your name and what class you are
enrolled in.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to
learning. Courteous and respectful behavior will be expected from all students each day. If you
are being disruptive to other students you may be asked to leave the classroom. All pagers, MP3
players, and cell phones are expected to be turned off or put on vibrate. Children are not to
be brought to lecture or lab. The use of tobacco in any form in University buildings is
prohibited.
UNIVERSITY & COURSE EXPECTATIONS
It is the responsibility of each OSUIT student to read, abide by and maintain a copy of the
syllabus for this course. Syllabi are available on the OSUIT website.
Students understand that excerpts or portions of their work may be utilized for institutional
assessment purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of student
learning and program improvement. Every effort will be made to keep this information
confidential.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible
for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think
you have a qualified disability and need special accommodations, you should notify the
instructor and request verification of eligibility for accommodations from the Office of
Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of your disability as
soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, to ensure timely implementation of
appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official
notice of a disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To
receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process
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during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations
are identified. The LASSO Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Noble Center. You may
call 918.293.4855 for more information or fax documentation to918.293.4853.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student
found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions:
(1) Plagiarism: the representation of previously written, published, or creative work as one’s
own; (2) Unauthorized collaboration on projects; (3) Cheating on examinations; (4)
Unauthorized advance access to exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic materials; (6)
Knowing cooperation with another person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students
are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The
OSUIT Student Handbook (Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior)
available online at http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf.
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR FACE-TO-FACE COURSES
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as
competitive members of a world-class workforce.” Regular and consistent attendance not only
aids in academic success, dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world
employment; therefore, regular and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definitions: Absent: Failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session.
A. Students may not be marked as absent if missing class for situations such as, but not
limited to
1. participating in a required university activity such as a field trip;
2. fulfilling a military obligation;
3. a mandatory court appearance;
4. death in the immediate family;
5. extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family. Instructors, at
their discretion, may require proof of such events.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or
department in advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy: Arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their
discretion, may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures:
Early Intervention
A. Any student who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty discretion)
during a regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter
session, will have their name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early
Alert System for retention intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned
faculty advisor or designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic
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calendar days for counseling on how to improve their attendance and academic
success.
Excessive Absences
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an
individual course who misses 20% of that course, whether excused or unexcused,
and, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have a reasonable
opportunity to be successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION
Attached is a tentative schedule for this course which may be subject to change by the instructor
if conditions or circumstances require change to occur. This is a tentative syllabus and is subject
to change if conditions or circumstance require change to occur.
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BIOL 1114—GENERAL BIOLOGY
FALL 2015
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE (M/W/F)
WEEK
WEEK OF
CHAPTER
1
9/01/15
1
2
9/07/15
1&2
3
9/14/15
2
Basic Chemistry
4
9/21/15
3
Chemistry of Organic Molecules
5
9/28/15
4
Cell Structure and Function (Exam #2)
6
10/05/15
5
Membrane Structure and Function
7
10/12/15
6
Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes (Exam #3)
8
10/19/15
8
Cellular Respiration
9
10/26/15
9
The Cell Cycle and Cellular Reproduction (Exam
#4)
10
11/02/15
10
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
11
11/09/15
42
Animal Development (Exam #5)
12
11/16/15
42
Animal Development
13
11/23/15
42
(Exam #6)
NO CLASS 11/25-11/27 (THANKSGIVING
BREAK)
14
11/30/15
Pre-Final Week
15
12/07/15
Last week of classes--Final Exam
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TOPIC
Introductions, Syllabus
A View of Life
A View of Life/ Basic Chemistry (Exam # 1)
NO CLASS 9/07 (LABOR DAY)
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BIOL 1114 GENERAL BIOLOGY
FALL 2015
LAB: THURSDAY
TENTATIVE LABORATORY SCHEDULE.
WEEK
LAB DATE
LAB ACTIVITY
1
9/03/15
NO LAB
2
9/10/15
Scientific Method--Lab #1
3
9/17/15
Atomic Structure—Electron Configuration—Lab #2
4
9/24/15
pH Measurement—Lab #3
5
10/01/15
Food and Nutrient Analysis—Lab #4
6
10/08/15
Microscope Usage—Lab #5 (MUST HAVE
COLORED PENCILS)
7
10/15/15
Osmosis and Diffusion—Lab #6
8
10/22/15
Cell Structure: Onion/Elodea/Cheek Cells—Lab #7
9
10/29/15
Onion Root/Whitefish—Lab #8
10
11/05/15
Celery Mitochondria—Lab #9
11
11/12/15
Effectiveness of Antacids—Lab #10
12
11/19/15
Make-Up Lab Session
13
11/26/15
NO LAB (THANKSGIVING BREAK)
14
12/03/15
Make-Up Lab Session
15
12/10/15
NO LAB (FINALS WEEK)
If Necessary
If Necessary
Schedules are subject to change at instructor discretion.
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Course Number and Name
BIOL 1114 002 (General Biology)
Semester and Year
FALL 2015
I have read and understand this syllabus, and agree to abide by the policies, procedures and
guidelines specified therein.
___________________________________
Printed Name
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______________________________________
Student ID Number (this is not your SSN)
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Course Number and Name
BIOL 1114 002 (General Biology)
Semester and Year
FALL 2015
Student Assessment Release
I agree that Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology may excerpt some of my work to be
utilized for institutional assessment purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification
of student learning and program improvement. I recognize that every effort will be made to keep this
information confidential and that my name will not be associated with my work.
___________________________________
Printed Name
___________________________________
Signature
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______________________________________
Student ID Number (this is not your SSN)
______________________________________
Date
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STUDENT INFROMATION SHEET
Biology 1114 Section 002
FALL 2015
Name: _______________________________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________________
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