BIOL1014
Fall 2005
Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 10:50 MCE162
Lab: Section 09 Wednesday 2:00pm MCE 210
Section 10 Thursday 3:00pm MCE 212
Name: Mrs. Cheryl Chaney
Office: McEver 34-A
Email: cheryl.chaney@atu.edu
Phone: 968-0232 (voicemail)
968-0294 (message)
Office Hours: MWF: 10 – 12
T: 11 – 11:30 & 3 – 4
R: 11 – 12 & 1:30 – 3:00
BIOL 1014. Introduction to Biological Science. Each semester. An introduction to the major terms and concepts that explain biological science, with emphasis on the development of this scientific perspective and its effect on humans. May not be taken for credit after completion of
BIOL 1114, 2124, or 2134. Duplicate credit for BIOL 1003 and 1004 will not be allowed.
Lecture three hours. Laboratory two hours. $10 Laboratory fee.
1.
Introduce students to life processes below the cellular level including cell components, and energy metabolism including respiration and photosynthesis.
2.
Familiarize students with the processes of mitosis and meiosis that are the cellular basis of reproduction and inheritance
3.
Introduce students to the genetic basis microevolution and the concepts of macroevolution and provide and evolutionary interpretation of biotic diversity.
4.
To provide students with information pertinent to “real world” decision making by discussing the contributions of biological science to medicine, agriculture, and the preservation of the environment.
5.
To discuss how biological science enriches people’s health, well-being, and appreciation for their biological surroundings.
6.
To describe problems facing our planet like, disease, overpopulation, and other humancaused problems of the world and how biological sciences can contribute to the resolution of these problems
7.
Provide students with opportunities to experience scientific investigation.

BIOL 1014 introduces students to the elementary knowledge needed to understand modern biological perspectives and their implications for society. This course fulfills the general education requirement for a biological science with a laboratory.
Biology: Today and Tomorrow 2 nd ed. By Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, and Lisa Starr. 2007.
Brook/Cole Thompson Learning.
Introduction to Biological Sciences Laboratory Manual 5ed. edited by Cheryl Chaney. 2006.
Outernet Publishing Lcc Inc.
The instructor reserves the right to assign outside reading as applicable to class topics. Students will be informed of such readings in lecture class.
Lecture: Five tests will be given throughout the term.
The tests will be primarily multiplechoice, but may include a short answer, listing or essay components. The lowest score of the five tests will be dropped from the calculation of the final class score. A comprehensive final exam will be given during finals week. Quizzes (announced and unannounced) and other assignments will also make up a component of the lecture grade and will occur approximately once a week.
Laboratory : Lab grades will be calculated from your performance on three components: 1) Prelab assignments, 2) Post-lab quizzes and assignments, and 3) Research project.
Pre-lab quizzes will be accessed via Blackboard. They will be available at least five days prior to lab, and must be completed by noon the day of lab. It is the responsibility of the student to report any problems with the pre-lab quizzes prior to lab time. The pre-lab quizzes may be taken twice with the last score being recorded. Pre-lab quizzes are intended to be an orientation to the up coming lab and students are encouraged to use their lab manual and textbook. Due dates and times are final. No make-up will be allowed on Blackboard quizzes.
Post-Lab evaluations will be in the form of quizzes, homework, and/or in-class assignments.
They will cover materials from the previous and current lab topics. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of each lab and cover material from the previous lab. A zero will be recorded for missed assignments and labs unless arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Assignments handed in late will receive reduced credit (20% for each day late). One lab quiz grade will be dropped.
The research project is a group presentation of a current, controversial topic of a biological nature. Topics and groups will be selected at least three weeks in advance. The presentations will be given on the last day of lab. You must attend and present to receive full credit on this project.

Grade Calculation
Your course grade will be calculated based on the following criteria .
Average of the best 4 of 5 lecture tests 40%
In class Assignments/quizzes
Comprehensive Final
Lab*
10%
20%
30%
*Regardless of your lecture grade, you must receive a passing grade in Lab (60% or better) to pass the course.
Grading Scale
100% - 90% A
89% - 80%
79% -70%
B
C
69% - 60% D
< 60% F
When a student enrolls in this course, they obligate themselves for all the work that may be assigned. Punctual and regular attendance is vital to the discharge of this obligation especially in regard to the lab . The student is responsible for all assigned work in the course, and absences excused or unexcused, do not absolve them from this responsibility. See the section on Make-up below for instruction on how to proceed in the event of an absence.
Leaving early: Permission is not needed to leave early from lecture or lab. Just go. The student is responsible for making an effort to minimize disruption to the rest of the class and for obtaining any missed information or assignments.
Arriving late: Arriving late to lecture or lab is disruptive. Come in as quietly as possible.
Chronic tardiness, not affiliated with the university, may result in reduction of the overall grade.
Persons arriving late during the administration of a test or quiz will not be allowed extra time to finish regardless of completeness. Persons arriving more than 20 minutes late on test day will not be allowed to take the test with the class due to time constraints. See the teacher immediately after class
Lecture class: Class notes will be posted on Blackboard after they are covered in class.
Tests:
A missed exam will be the dropped exam score.
Only in extremely rare circumstances that a student can present written documentation for being legitimately absent for two scheduled tests will a make-up be considered and they will be in the format of essay and short answer questions.

Quizzes (lecture and lab) A missed quiz or homework assignment for lecture or lab must be completed before the next respective class meeting (lecture or lab). Make-ups will not be permitted after the assignment has been returned to the rest of the class.
Contact the instructor immediately following an absence to check for a missed assignment.
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Cell phones are to be turned OFF during lecture and lab to prevent disruption. If a cell phone audibly rings during class, the student will be excused from class for the rest of the day. If you feel you need to be accessible during class time, discuss the situation with your instructor.
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Students are asked to refrain from using their cell phone in the corridors of the McEver building to prevent disruption to classes and faculty offices. The lobby inside the east entrance and the quad area out side lecture halls have are the only areas in McEver that have been approved as cell phone use areas.
 Disruptive behavior, which is defined as interfering with another student’s learning or the instructor’s ability to teach, will not be tolerated. Excessive talking, laughing, playing games, text messaging or making calls with electronic devices are among the acts considered to be disruptive. Complaints from other students are taken very seriously.
Those disrupting class will be asked to leave. Multiple offences may result in the student removed from the class.
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Academic honesty is expected. All work you submit as part of your grade must by your own. Homework assignments completed while studying with another classmate are expected to be unique. Papers that contain obviously similar answers will receive zero credit. You may be asked to submit papers and presentations to turnitin .com
to be checked for plagiarism. If plagiarism has occurred, a zero will be given for the entire assignment. Cheating and plagiarism are very serious offences and will be met with harsh penalties and/or your removal from the class.
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Use caution when negotiating the steps in the Lecture halls. They are varying lengths and open sided. Watch your step.
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Compliance with laboratory safety rules is mandatory. These are recorded in the introduction of the lab manual and will be covered thoroughly on the first day of lab
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Student with disabilities are encouraged to contact Carolyn Crawford in the Disabilities
Office located in the University Testing Center in Bryan Hall.
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Keep your instructor informed of anything that will influence your participation or performance in the class as soon as possible.
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The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus at any time during the semester, as circumstances require. The students will be notified of any changes in class and/or on
Backboard announcements

August
Thu. 25 Syllabus & Characters of life.
Scientific Methodology
Tue. 30 Organization, Cell Structure
Thu. 31 Atoms, & Bonding
September
Tue. 5 Biological Molecules
Thu. 7 Transport Mechanisms
Tue. 12 TEST 1
Thu. 14 Energy Dynamics, ATP & Enzymes
Tue. 19 Photosynthesis
Thu. 21 Respiration
Tue. 26 Mechanisms of Cell Division
October
November
Thu. 28 TEST 2
Tue. 3 Inheritance
Thu. 5 Inheritance
Tue. 10 Chromosomes
Thu. 12 DNA Structure
Tue. 17 Protein Synthesis/Gene Controls
Thu. 19 Biotechnology
Tue. 24 Process of Evolution
Thu. 26 TEST 3
Tue. 31 Evolutionary Patterns and Evidence
Thu. 2 Speciation
Tue. 7 Early life
Thu. 9 Antibiotic Resistance
1
Orientation: Safety &
Blackboard
1 & 3
2
2
4
Lab. 1: Microscopy and
Cells
Lab Skills: Reporting Lab
Results
Lab 2: Osmosis and
Diffusion
1-3
4
5
6
Lab 3: Photosynthesis and
Respiration
7
4-6
Lab 4: Mitosis
8
8
Lab 5: Meiosis
8
9
Lab 6: Genetics
10
11
12
Lab 7: DNA and Protein
Synthesis
Lab 8: Forces of Evolution
Choose Topics 7-11
13
13
Lab 11:
STDs
Contraception and
14 (219-223) Lab 9:
14 (239-241) Scientific Methodology
Video

November
Tue. 14 TEST 4
Thu. 16 Population Ecology
Tue. 21 Community Structure
Thu. 23 Holiday
Tue. 28 Human Impact and Biodiversity
Thu. 1 Ecosystems
December
Tue. 5 TEST 5
Thu. 7 Prepare for Final Exam
Tue. 12 FINAL EXAM 10:30am
Sat. 16 GRADUATION
12-14 &
Video
28
29
29
30
28-30
Lab 10: Effect of
Drugs on Daphnia
No Labs
Lab 12: Contemporary
Controversial Topics