Houston Community College: Spring 2011
Biology 1407: General Biology II: CRN # 62708
Town and Country Campus
Mon (Lab 528) & Wed (Room 515); 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Dr. Judith Solti
Telephone: Town & Country Square (713) 718-5415, leave voice mail
e-mail address: DocExo@AOL.com (personal) or judith.solti@hccs.edu (work)
Availability: M-Th 2 – 5 p.m.; by appointment on Fridays or Saturdays
Course Description & Objectives:
This 4 credit course focuses on the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and the form and function of both
plants and animals. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy/physiology of humans. The objective of this course is to
give an in-depth study of the biological sciences, especially for those students pursuing health or life sciences
majors. Refer to the student handbook for the HCCS mission statement.
Prerequisite: General Biology I: 1406 or equivalent is required.
Required Textbooks:
Campbell, N.A., BIOLOGY, 8th Edition Vol. II, Benjamin/Cummings Pub.,2008
Merritt, R.G. and Keating, R.J., LABORATORY EXERCISES FOR COLLEGE GENERAL BIOLOGY 2, 2nd
Edition, 2003.
Course Material:
Reading your textbook, lab book and any handouts IS required. You are expected to complete the assigned reading
for each topic prior to class. Remember that you are responsible for the reading material.
Optional Material:
Class notes may be purchased in the HCCS T&C Bookstore: Solti, Judith, BIOS MEANS LIFE, Vol. II, 3rd
Edition, 2010. Interesting supplementary material may be found on Dr. Solti’s Learning Web at www.hccs.edu.
Attendance
Class attendance is MANDATORY. Attendance will be taken at the start of every class period. If you are absent,
you are responsible for all material covered. Four absences (either excused or unexcused) may result in
administrative withdrawal (W) from the class. It is your responsibility to provide proof of any excused or
emergency absence. Tardiness is disrespectful to the Instructor and other students. If you arrive late, it is your
responsibility to inform the Instructor before you leave class that day or you will be marked absent. If you must
leave class early for any reason, please discuss your departure with the Instructor prior to the beginning of class or
you will be marked absent. Late arrivals, early departures, and excessive absences will affect your grade.
Withdrawals:
April 14, 2011 is the last day an instructor or counselor may withdraw you from classes. After that date, withdrawal
is not permitted and students must receive a final grade other than “W”. Therefore, if you are unable to complete the
course, you must request that your instructor or counselor officially withdraw you by April 14th or risk getting an
“F” in the course.
Student Conduct (refer to Student Handbook):
HCC views college-level students as adults who subscribe to a basic standard of conduct. Therefore, appropriate
student conduct is expected in the classroom at all times.
Lecture Examinations:
Students are expected to participate in all examinations. Make up exams will be given only for valid excuses (must
substantiate/have a doctor’s note) or you will be given a “0”. If a student arrives late, they will have only the time
remaining from the official start of the exam. Students must take the final exam during the scheduled time/date or a
grade of “F” will be given for the final exam. No exam grades will be dropped from the student’s average.
Spring 2011
Biology 1407
CRN # 62708
Mon(Lab 528)/Wed(Rm 515); 8-11am
Bonus Point Opportunities:
Pop quizzes will be given throughout the semester to gauge progress as well as to earn bonus points. There is NO
make-up for a missed pop quiz since it also rewards attendance. Another bonus point opportunity, service learning
(volunteering), will be provided at a later date.
Laboratory Conduct and Examinations:
Students are expected to abide by the rules of safety at all times during the laboratory exercises and are required to
read and sign the HCC "Biology Laboratory Safety Rules and Regulations." Although students work in groups,
individuals will complete their own lab reports (if not, the situation will be treated as academic dishonesty). These
lab reports are to be stapled and turned in at the beginning of the next session or when requested. Unstapled lab
reports will be handed back and given a “0”. Lab reports turned in late will start at a grade of 50% before being
graded. All late lab reports must be turned in before the scheduled Lab Practical Exam. There is no make-up for a
missed Lab Practical Exam - it is an automatic “0”.
Scholastic Dishonesty During Examinations:
A written warning will be issued for a first suspicion of dishonesty on a lab report. Further dishonesty will result in
a grade of “0” on those reports. In the case of dishonesty on an examination (refer to Student Handbook), a grade of
“0” will be given for the exam and the student will not be allowed to complete the exam or stay in the room. If
dishonesty becomes a chronic and persistent problem, the student may receive an “F” for the course.
Miscellaneous:
Smoking is not allowed in the class or lab. Cellular phones must be turned off and out of sight, especially during
exams . Video recording is not permitted. Tape recorders or laptops may be allowed with permission. If you have
ANY problem that you would like us to address, please inform the Instructor as soon as possible. Students with
disabilities (ADA) should inform their Instructor as soon as possible for a referral to the ADA counselor for
"reasonable accommodations" recommendations. Students who repeat a course for a 3rd or more times WILL face
tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your Instructor/Counselor
about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving a
passing grade.
Keep ahead of the material! Educators suggest studying 2-3 hours for each hour of class time. For this class,
that equals 12-15 hours/week of studying.
GRADE COMPUTATION
4 Lecture Exams
= 480 pts
1 Lab Practical Exam
= 100 pts
Mini A&P Exam
= 100 pts
Lab Reports/Hmwk
= 100 pts
Partic/Attend.
= 20 pts
Final Exam
= 200 pts
Total
=1000 pts
IMPORTANT DATES
Jan 31, 2011
Feb 21, 2011
March 14-20, 2011
Apr 14, 2011
Apr 22-24, 2011
May 9-15, 2011
GRADING SCALE
1000-900 pts = 100-90% = A
899-800 pts = 89-80% = B
799-700 pts = 79-70% =C
699-600 pts = 69-60% = D
599-0 pts = 59-0% = F
= 48%
= 10%
= 10%
= 10%
= 2%
= 20%
=100%
Official date of record
School closed- Presidents’ Day Holiday
School closed- Spring Break
Last day for administrative/student withdrawals (4:30 p.m.)
School closed-Easter Holiday
Final exams
COURSE SCHEDULE
CHAPTER#
22
DATE
Jan 19
TOPIC
Introduction/Darwin
Jan 24
Jan 26
Populations/Origin of Species
History of Life/Tree of Life
23, 24
25, 26
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LAB#
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Spring 2011
Biology 1407
Jan 31
Feb 2
Tree of Life
1st EXAM (Ch 22-26)
Feb 7
Feb 9
CRN # 62708
Mon(Lab 528)/Wed(Rm 515); 8-11am
26, Review
EXAM
2
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Bacteria
Protists
27
28
3
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Feb 14
Feb 16
Land Plants, Seed Plants
Fungi
29, 30
31, Review
4
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Feb 21
Feb 23
PRESIDENTS’ DAY HOLIDAY
2nd EXAM (Ch 27-31)
-EXAM
-7
Feb 28
Mar 2
Animal Diversity
Invertebrates
32
33
8
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Mar 7
Mar 9
Vertebrates
Animal Form and Function
34
40
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Mar 14 - 16
SPRING BREAK
--
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Mar 21
Mar 23
Animal Nutrition
3rd EXAM (Ch 32-34, 40-41)
41, Review
EXAM
-Pig Lab
Mar 28
Mar 30
Circulatory System
Immune System
42
43
Pig VT, Models
Models
Apr 4
Apr 6
Excretory System
Mini A&P Review
44
Review
Models
--
Apr 11
Apr 13
Mini A&P Exam
Endocrine System
45
Models
Apr 18
Apr 20
Reproductive System
4th EXAM (Ch 42-46)
46, Review
EXAM
Models
--
Apr 25
Apr 27
Review for Lab Practical
Nervous System
Lab Review
48
Models
Models
May 2
May 4
LAB PRACTICAL EXAM
No Class: Study Day
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LAB EXAM
--
May 11, Wed
FINAL EXAM:8 - 10 am
Cumulative
Rm 515
.
EXAM
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Models