Biology for Majors 1224
Tulsa Community College
Metro Campus
Instructor:
Prof Judyth Gulden
gulden@nsuok.edu
Office phone: 918-599-0508
Office hours: by appointment
Course Title and Number: Biology 1224 – Biology for Majors
Class Times:
Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday 11:30-12:50am MC 626
Laboratory: Tuesday 8:30-11:20am MC 628
Course Pre-requisite: There are no college prerequisites for this course. This course is intended for
science majors.
Course Description (see catalogue): This course includes an in-depth study of fundamental biological
concepts including metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, evolution and ecology at the sub-cellular, cellular
and organismic levels. It provides the foundation for other advanced courses in the biological sciences.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Course Purpose
Learning Objectives
1. Define and recognize introductory biological terminology, principles, and theories.
2. Describe and discuss the hierarchical nature of life from the molecular level through to organisms and
their ecological interrelationships within their environments.
3. Identify the scientific application of biological principles in the modern world.
4. Describe and discuss genetic mechanisms and their interactions with an ever-changing internal and
external environment.
5. Define and recognize fundamental metabolic, reproductive and evolutionary processes.
Student Learning Outcomes
The following are specific learning outcomes for the student taking this class:
1. Describe and practice laboratory safety guidelines relating to working with chemicals,
microorganisms, body fluids and/or dissection.
2. Define and correctly use scientific terminology in regard to biological organisms and processes.
3. Synthesize information, think critically and solve critical thinking problems; write clear, well
organized answers to assignments that demonstrate synthesis.
4. Work well independently and show self-direction and motivation
5. Understand and follow directions properly
6. Show proficiency in taking exams, by responding to questions quickly and accurately, effectively
handling the pressure of a timed exam.
7. Assess personal needs in regard to study time and methods, and accept personal responsibility
for the learning process.
8. Apply principles of scientific inquiry, differentiate a theory from a hypothesis, and differentiate fact
from opinion in regard to biological sciences.
9. Assess and describe aspects of sustainability, including economic, societal and environmental
factors, especially in relation to biological systems.
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Course Information
Textbooks, Connects and Materials:
Please note that the instructor uses the electronic version of the textbook and math guide. The
syllabus may include pointers to pages in these items for those that have them.
1. Biology – Raven & Johnson 9th edition w/connects (available in bookstore)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
An electronic version of the text is available here:
http://www.coursesmart.com/IR/2406353/007729081X?__hdv=6.8
2. Lab Manual – Author: Vodopovich and Moore 9th edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
3. Chemistry for Biology Students
Author: George Sackheim Publisher: Benjamin/Cummings
4. Math Survival Guide for Science Students – Appling and Richardson
An electronic version is available here:
http://www.coursesmart.com/IR/2406353/9780471270546?__hdv=6.8
5. Microscope slides, cover slips, dissection kit and safety glasses for some labs
6. Lab coat/jacket or apron (see note below)
7. Calculator with scientific functions (does not need to be a graphing calculator; a $19 scientific
calculator is all you need) YOU MUST HAVE THIS FOR THE FIRST CLASS
8. These links as two of your favorites:
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/index.html
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/
All required items are available in the bookstore
Other Resource
A companion website for the textbook Biology can be found at:
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073532223/information_center_view0/
The site also helps students determine strengths and weakness; you will be able to target your studying
to areas where you need additional work.
Instructor Support
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Prof Gulden is available by phone, email or you can schedule an appointment. You are
encouraged to call the Instructor to discuss the material or any other items concerning the course
that you need help with.
Email will be checked daily, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm CST.
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Please note that if you send an email after those hours, it may not be addressed until the
following business day (Monday-Friday). This includes requests concerning exams or online
assignments. When you email please put your name, course and section number in the subject
line of the email. This helps the instructor identify emails that need immediate attention. For
example:
Guldenbio1224section21032098
Safety policy: Students must wear goggles and protective gloves during designated labs. There will be
notice before these labs take place. Students not wearing goggles will not be allowed to participate in the
designated laboratory exercise. Lab coats are not required but an apron is during some exercises.
Teaching Methods: Primarily lecture, lab exercises, seminars, research activities, fieldtrips, and
occasional guest speakers. The course material will be divided into units representing closely related
topics. Lecture will introduce the major concepts. Each student is responsible for learning all assigned
materials regardless of whether they are presented through lecture or laboratory exercises. Lecture
notes will be posted on blackboard.
Once each week students will participate in a Hands-On experience in the laboratory. Prior to any class
meeting, it is each student's responsibility to have read the appropriate assigned material.
ADA Policy: Students with special needs: Students with documented disabilities are provided academic
accommodations through the disAbled Student Resource Center or Resource Center of the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing. If any student is in need of academic accommodations from either office, it is the
student’s responsibility to advise the instructor so an appropriate referral can be made no later than the
first week of class. Students may also contact the disabled Student Services Offices directly. Academic
Accommodations will not be provided unless appropriate documentation is provided to the disAbled
Student Services Offices to support the need.
Evaluation Techniques:
There will not be separate lab exams. Laboratory topics will be included in lecture exams. A laboratory
practical will be part of the overall comprehensive final exam at the end of the semester.
There will be 4 examinations, each worth 100 points and 1 final exam worth 150 points. The number of
tests may be changed at the Instructor’s discretion. The final exam will be comprehensive and cover all
concepts and materials discussed in class and lab (see above concerning lab practical exam).
There will be 6 quizzes worth 10 points each and 6 short written assignments worth 20 points each.
Quizzes will be given through Blackboard.
There will be one major project to be assigned by the 4 th week and due by the date set out in the
schedule. This project is worth 125 points. Details to be provided during the lecture period.
There will be 10 laboratory reports required to be written up by the student following a prescribed format
and handed in one week after each lab is done. These are worth 80 points each.
Participation grades will be available for completion of all of the required work for the week. This includes
completion of laboratories. These are worth 5 points per week. Note that there is no partial credit for
participation.
Extra credit will be made available to the class from time to time.
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A schedule of activities and requirements are set out in the schedule below.
Make up policy: Lecture exams may not be made up. In the event that an exam is missed, the score of
the next exam will be doubled. If the next exam is the final exam the score of the previous exam will be
doubled and substituted for the missed exam. The same method will be used for missed quizzes. Only
one quiz or exam may be made up during the semester. The student must inform the instructor BEFORE
the date of the exam or quiz if they are going to miss it. This may be done by email or phone. If this is not
done prior to the date of the exam or quiz then the student will receive a zero and may not take
advantage of the makeup policy.
Assignment Presentation: All assignments are to be typed unless otherwise instructed. There are
computers with word processing software available to any TCC student with a current ID. These are
located in the General User Microcomputer on all campuses. All graphs must be generated using
graphing software. NO HANDWRITTEN WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. All work must be in a format that
is supported by Microsoft Office unless directed otherwise by the instructor. When work is to be submitted
through Blackboard only one file per submission is permitted and may not be a jpg, odt, or wps file. The
computer lab is available to provide support to students and help them with technology related questions.
Late Laboratory and Short Assignments: Due dates are provided for all assignments. Late
assignments will only be accepted up until the following class period. At that time, the assignment will
lose 15% of the score. You may turn in assignments early.
Cheating Policy: Anyone suspected of cheating runs the risk of failing the course. Anyone caught
cheating will automatically fail the assignment. Repeated attempts at cheating will result in failing the
course. Cheating does include plagiarism. Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas,
sentences, or words of another writer are your own; it includes having another writer do work claimed to
be your own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of another
as a guide to ideas and expression that are then presented as your own. Instructor reserves the right to
assign a failing grade at the end of the semester to any student who is seen cheating throughout the
semester. The instructor may or may not have a prior conference with the student.
Grades: All scores will be posted on Blackboard. Your semester grade will be based on your total points
earned at the end of the semester. (Take total earned and divide by total possible to get percentage)
Lecture exams: 4 X 100 points
Lecture final exam (comprehensive)
Lab assignments: 10 X 80 points
McGraw Hill Connects 13 X 20
Quizzes 5 X 10 points
Participation 5 X 15
Assignments 6 X 20
Major Project
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Exams and assignments will not be returned to students. A student may make an appointment to
look over their exams/assignment at any time before finals weeks. You may also make copies of
your assignments prior to turning them in.
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Attendance Policy and Late Arrivals The likelihood of succeeding in this course without your
attendance is minimal. If you exceed more than 2 unplanned absences from classes without contacting
the instructor prior to the scheduled class you may be dropped from the class at the Instructor’s
discretion. Announcements pertaining to course activities will be made at the beginning of lecture and
posted on Blackboard. The student is responsible for obtaining all information made available
during the meeting periods from other students if they do not attend. All handouts, when possible,
will be posted on Blackboard. It is your responsibility to acquire them. Laboratory exercises, class
presentations and fieldtrips cannot be made up.
Last day to withdraw: Make sure you note the date. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they
withdraw. AW will not be given in lieu of forgetting to withdraw in time.
Cellular Phones and Pagers Turn them off during lecture and laboratory! If for some reason you expect
an emergency situation may arise, please turn off the ringer and take the call outside of class. Please be
respectful of other students. Cell phones MUST NOT ring or be answered during laboratories or
exams!
Internet Accessibility: All TCC students have access to computers and the Internet in the General User
Computer Labs on all four campuses. Public libraries are an additional location.
Inappropriate Behavior in the Classroom – Increasingly many students display inconsiderate behavior
towards the instructor and other students. This will not be tolerated. Initially the instructor will speak to
the student individually. If a change in behavior is not observed, the student will be dropped from the
class. Such behavior includes disruptive late arrivals, excessive talking during lecture, repeated
leaving and returning to the room during lecture, repeated cell phone interruptions, and rudeness
towards the instructor.
Changes in this Syllabus The policies and statements contained in this syllabus may be altered, added
to, or deleted at any time by the instructor of the class. This will be done by typed supplements or
amendments given to the student and/or posted on blackboard.
Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any
class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade)
or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student.
Communications:
a. Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments
will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to,
and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
b. Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This
information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
General Education Goals: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills,
knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for
their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective
Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
Classroom Etiquette: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is
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essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device
(including computers, ipads and smartphones) is at the discretion of the instructor.
Syllabus Changes: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified
of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
Students with Disabilities: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled Student Resource
Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918595-7434TTY.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about
one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or
tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a
policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions
delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students
from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
 require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute
assignment or test;
 Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
 Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw
the student from the class;
 Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they understand the meaning of plagiarism, how to
avoid it and the consequences of any acts of plagiarism. Not understanding how to properly cite
materials or use citation format does not provide an excuse for academic dishonesty.
Institutional Statement: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the
TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the
class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
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SPRING 2013 SCHEDULE OF READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS
WEEK OF
Jan 14
First day
of class
Lecture
Laboratory & Assignments
ADDITIONAL READINGS, QUIZ, TEST &
Other Items
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Syllabus
Chapter 1 - The Science
of Biology
Chapter 2 – The Nature
of Molecules
Slides – Chapter 1 & 2
http://www.glencoe.co
m/sites/common_asset
s/science/virtual_labs/
grade6/E02/E02.html
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Lab format & information
Intro to lab and safety
Math Survival (MS) – Chp 1-4
Numbers, math and
measurement, dimensional
analysis
Dimensional Analysis
Worksheet (assignment)
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Chapter 3 – Chemical
Building Blocks of Life
Chapter 3 slides
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Lab 1 - Scientific Method
(see instructions with the
assignment)
http://www.glencoe.com/sit
es/common_assets/science/
virtual_labs/grade6/E02/E02.
html
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Lab 2 – Microscopy (you
must only complete the
assignment questions in the
lab book and submit them)
http://www.meddean.luc.ed
u/lumen/MedEd/Histo/virtu
alhistology.htm
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Jan 21
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Jan 28
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Feb 4
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Chapter 4 – Cell
Structure
Chapter 5 – Cell
Membranes
Chapter 4 & 5 slides
Assign Major Project
Review of 3 & 4
Chapter 6 Energy &
Metabolism
Chapter 6 slides
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Feb 11
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Chapter 7 – How Cells
Harvest Energy
Chapter 8 Photosynthesis
Chapter 7 & 8 slides
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Lab 3 – Cell Membrane;
Osmosis and Diffusion (see
instructions with the
assignment)
Lab Bench (LB) Diffusion &
Osmosis
Lab 4 – Photosynthesis and
Respiration (see instructions
with assignment)
Respiration Assignment
(assignment)
LB Cell Respiration
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Chem for Bio Students (CB) – 1,2,3, 4
Atoms, symbols, molecules
Connects Assignment 1
Safety and Syllabus Quiz (on
Blackboard)
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Jan 22nd at 8:30am CST
CB- Functional Groups, 12,13,14,15
BioCoach (BIC) – Properties of
Biomolecules and Building
Biomolecules
Connects Assignment 1
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Jan 29th at 8:30am CST
Quiz 1 – TBA
BIC Membranes I & II
BIC Cell Structure and Function
Connects Assignment 2
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Feb 5th at 8:30am CST
CB 8, 9, 16, 17, 18
Connects Assignment 3
BIC Cell Respiration
Participation
Email as specified in the syllabus to
the instructor
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Feb 12th at 8:30am CST
Exam 1 – Chpt 1-6 (Thursday 14th)
Connects Assignment 4
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Feb 19 at 8:30am CST
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Feb 18
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Feb 25
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Chapter 12- Patterns of
Inheritance
Chapter 13 Chromosomes
Chapter 12 & 13 slides
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Chapter 14 – DNA
Chapter 15 - Genes
Chapter 14 & 15 slide
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Mar 4
Chapter 10 – How Cells
Divide
Chapter 11 – Sexual
Reproduction and
Meiosis
Chapter 10 & 11 slides
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LB Plant Pigments and
Photosynthesis
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Lab 5 – Enzymes and
Spectrophotometry (see
instructions with
assignment)
Lab 6 – Plant Reproduction
(see instructions with the
assignment)
LB Enzyme Catalysts
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Quiz 2 – online
BIC Meiosis, Mitosis
Connects Assignment 5
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Feb 26 at 8:30am CST
Lab 7 – Mendelian Genetics
LB Genetics of Organisms
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Connects Assignment 6
BIC Mendelian Inheritance
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Mar 5 at 8:30am CST
Lab 8 – DNA Extraction (see
instructions with the
assignment)
Mendelian Genetics
Worksheet (Assignment see
Blackboard)
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Quiz 3 – online
BIC DNA & Gene to Protein I & II
Connects Assignment 7
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Mar 12 at 8:30am CST
Lab 9 – Population Genetics
and Hardy Weinberg
Equations (see instructions
with the assignment)
LB Population Genetics
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Exam 2 – Chapter 7, 8,10,11,12,13
Connects Assignment 8
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by March 26th at 8:30am
CST
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Mar 11
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Chapter 16 – Control of
Gene Expression
Chapter 20 –
Population Genetics
Chapter 16 & 20 slides
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Mar 18
(Spring
break
week)
NONE
NONE
NONE
Mar 25
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Apr 1
Chapters 21 - Evolution
Chapter 22 – Origin of
the Species
Chapter 21 & 22 slides
Chapter 23 – Systematics
Chapter 24 – Genome
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Lab 10 – Peppered Moth (see
instructions with the
assignment)
LB Dissolved Oxygen
Journal Abstract Assignment
Connects Assignment 9
The lac Operon in E. Coli
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Apr 2 at 8:30am CST
Exam 3 – Chpt 14,15,16, 20, 21,22
Connects Assignment 10
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Evolution
Chapter 26 – Tree of Life
Chapter 23, 24 & 26 slides
Apr 8
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Apr 9 at 8:30am CST
Chapter 55 – Behavioral
Biology
Chapter 56 – Population
Ecology
Chapter 57 – Community
Ecology
Slides 55, 56 & 57
Virtual Lab 31 Assignment
LB Animal Behavior
Quiz 4 – TBA
Connects Assignment 11
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Apr 16 at 8:30am CST
Apr 15
Chapter 58 – Ecosystems
Chapter 59 – Biosphere
Chapter 60 – Conservation
Bioloty
Chapter 58,59 & 60 slides
HHMI Lecture – Evolution Lecture
Series
Connects Assignment 12
All items, including labs must be
submitted by Apr 23 at 8:30am CST
Apr 22
If we have time so of the
chapters not included
HHMI – Bones Stones and Genes
Assignment TBD
Exam 4 – Chpt 55-60
Connects Assignment 13
Participation
All items, including labs must be
submitted by April 30 at 8:30am CST
Apr 29
Chapter 16 – Conservation
and Biodiversity
Chapter 16 slides
Major Project
Presentations/Papers Due
May 6
FINALS & SEMESTER ENDS
FINAL EXAM – Includes all chapters DATE
TBA
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