`Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biology
BIOL 130-02 General Biology II
Spring 2015
I. Locator Information
Instructor
Credit Hours
Course Location/Meeting Time
Total Contact Hours
Total Contact Hours
Office Hours
Office Location
Telephone
E-mail
Dr. Stephen J. Salek
4.00
Sec 02 MWF 3:00-3:50 Lab F 8:00-9:50
Scitec 338
LS 114
4.00
4.00
MW
11:00-2:00, TR 12:30-1:30
LSA 340 (Aquatic Research Lab)
use email before calling 672-2103
ssalek@uncfsu.edu
FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of
charge, an electronic mail account that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has established
email as the primary mode of communicating with enrolled students about impending deadlines, upcoming
events, and other information important to student progression at the university. Students are responsible
for reading their email on a regular basis to remain aware of important information disseminated by the
university. The university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be
used to access electronic mail.
Students making inquiries via email to FSU faculty and staff about academic records, grades, bills,
financial aid, and other matters of a confidential nature are required to use their FSU email account.
Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at:
http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology 130, General Biology II, is designed to acquaint Biology non-majors and majors with the
science of living organisms and to familiarize them with general techniques and methods employed by
scientists. The course aims to equip students with facts and skills necessary to make informed decisions in
today’s scientifically complex environment. Major areas of study include structure/function relationships in
plants and animals, adaptation, and homeostasis, biodiversity, relationships between organisms at the
population and community level, relationships between organisms and their environments at the ecosystem
level, and to evolutionary biology. Includes two (2) hours of internet laboratory (see below) exercises
applying concepts learned in lecture.
Prerequisite: Biology 110 or equivalent and a willingness to put in plenty of study. The ability to use
internet technology, especially blackboard is expected.
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to adjust any policy in this syllabus if it is deemed necessary.
III. Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to
please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1 st Floor); 910672-1203.
IV. Title IX – Sexual Misconduct
Fayetteville State University (University) is committed to fostering a safe campus environment where
sexual misconduct — including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and
stalking - is unacceptable and is not tolerated. The University encourages students who may have
experienced sexual misconduct to speak with someone at the University so that the University can provide
the support that is needed and respond appropriately. The Sexual Misconduct policy can be found at the
following link: http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/Policy/students/SexualMisconduct.pdf
Consulting with a Health Care Professional - A student who wishes to confidentially speak about an
incident of sexual misconduct should contact either of the following individuals who are required to
maintain confidentiality:
Ms. Pamela C. Fisher
Ms. Linda Melvin
Licensed Professional Counselor Director, Student Health Services
Spaulding Building, Room 165
Spaulding Building, Room 121
(910) 672-387
(910) 672-1454
psmith@uncfsu.edu
lmelvi10@uncfsu.edu
Reporting an Incident of Sexual Misconduct - The University encourages students to report incidents of
sexual misconduct. A student who wishes to report sexual misconduct or has questions about University
policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct should contact the following individual:
Ms. Victoria Ratliff
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Spaulding Building, Room 155
(910) 672-1222
vratliff@uncfsu.edu
Unlike the Licensed Professional Counselor or the Director of Student Health Services, the Deputy TitleIX
Coordinator is legally obligated to investigate reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore cannot guarantee
confidentiality, but a request for confidentiality will be considered and respected to the extent possible.
Students are also encouraged to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the University’s Police and Public
Safety Department at (910) 672-1911.
IV. TEXTBOOK
Campbell, Reece, Taylor and Simon. 2011. Biology: Concepts and Connections, 8th ed. Addison Wesley
Longman, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0321946683 (ANY Edition past the 3rd may be used)
There is no lab manual for this class.
V. Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course each student should be able to:
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Explain where the first cells came from. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Identify the seven major levels of classification of living things. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Students will be able to identify and recall the three domains of life. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Distinguish among the kingdoms of Eukaryotes. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Explain theories about the origin of life. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Describe the main characteristics that distinguish viruses from bacteria and bacteria from Protists. This will be measured
by quiz and exam scores.
Understand the harmful and beneficial effects of microorganisms. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Describe the body plan of a fungus. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
This will be evaluated by homework assignments graded by rubric.
Explain what plant is. This will be evaluated by essay graded with a rubric.
Contrast vascular with nonvascular plants. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Contrast the seed plants with other vascular plants. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Describe the characteristics of the major animal phyla and name examples of animals from each of those phyla. This will
be evaluated by homework assignments graded by rubric.
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Describe the structure and functions of epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissue. This will be measured by quiz
and exam scores.
Identify the locations of human organ systems. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Explain how various organ systems contribute to homeostasis. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Identify the components of blood and indicate their functions. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Trace the flow of blood through the human circulatory system. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Explain how the specific defense response works. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Explain how immunization works. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Name the organs in the human digestive system and explain their functions. This will be measured by quiz and exam
scores.
Understand the nutrient requirements of humans. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Compare the respiratory systems of aquatic animals with those of terrestrial animals. This will be measured by quiz and
exam scores.
Understand the role of the liver and kidneys in maintaining homeostasis. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Explain the action of an excretory system. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Understand how nervous impulses are transmitted. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Name the parts of the human eye and ear and explain the functions of their parts. This will be measured by quiz and exam
scores.
Name the three major types of skeletons in the animal kingdom and explain how they differ. This will be measured by
quiz and exam scores.
Explain how muscle contraction occurs. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores. Name the major endocrine
glands, indicate where each is located in the human body, and name a function for each one. This will be measured by quiz
and exam scores.
Describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Describe nutrient cycles in an ecosystem. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores. Name and describe the earth’s
major biomes. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores. Name the parts of the human respiratory system and
indicate their functions. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
VI. Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to adjust any policy in this syllabus if it is deemed necessary.
All assignments must be completed by or before the date and time listed on the schedule page. These dates
and times will be clearly stated ahead of time in the syllabus and on the schedule page. I will not accept
late work, and will issue a zero for all late work with the exceptions listed below (see “Tardy and
Incomplete work”). All complaints and concerns should initially be made to me before bringing them to
any other university employee. A brief, in person discussion usually resolves issues quickly. All students
must send me an email stating that they agree to the terms in this syllabus. You should carefully
consider all course policies before taking this course.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL
You are expected to complete all work. If you are not able to turn in your assignments during a
particular week, they must be turned in prior to that week, not after that week. If you must withdraw from
the course it is YOUR responsibility to complete the necessary paperwork for the withdrawal. If you stop
completing assignments without officially withdrawing from the course, you will receive the grade earned
based on your point total (at the time you stop attending) divided by the maximum points (as if you had
completed ALL work). This usually means a grade of F will be recorded. If you do not interact with the
course by 1/19/ 2015, you will be considered a no show (see below) and an interim grade if “X” will be
entered. It is the student’s responsibility to carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of the semester
and adjust their schedules to accommodate assessment deadlines. Any student unwilling to do this must
drop the class immediately.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
Exams, quizzes, lab exams, lab quizzes, ans assignments will be administered on dates indicated on the
course schedule (section VIII) at the end of this syllabus.
Assignments
Points
4 Exams
100 each (lowest dropped)
quizzes
0-60
Lab exercises
60
Laboratory exams (2) 25 pts ea.
50
100
Essays and chapter summaries/assignments
Final exam (cannot be dropped)
100
Total (tentative)
610-670
*See grading scale below
I grades
Incompletes will be given in extraordinary circumstances only. In the event that an “I” is issued, the
student must submit a list of all incomplete assessments by email. In addition, the student must research
and indicate the date when the incomplete will be turned to an F if the work is not turned in. The instructor
will reply confirming or correcting this list and date. When the work has been completed, the student must
contact me via email and indicate when the work will be turned in. When we agree on a date and time, the
student must submit all of the work at one time (by email). I will not grade any assessments that are turned
in days, months, or weeks apart.
Exams
Exams may be given in class, in lab or through blackboard, however, we will start by having them
scheduled as internet exams through the blackboard system. I reserve the right to change the exam
schedule and format to in class exams if I suspect cheating. If there is cheating I will do this without
notice. If you take an exam on blackboard, it is expected that you would earn the same grade as if
you took it in class closed book. I check this occasionally. Your exams will be posted under
assignments. You will need access to a networked computer to complete them. If one is not available in
your home, you may use those in the campus computer labs, or your local library. You will be tested on
lectures, readings, and lab material. The exam format is a combination of multiple choice, matching, true
or false, multiple answer and essay questions. Students will be given access to all exams for 12 hours. The
time and date of each exam will be posted on the schedule page on the first day of class, well ahead of time.
Please make arrangements to have computer access ahead of time. Each exam has a one hour and twenty
minute time limit once the exam link is clicked. I will check my email until the deadline posted on the
schedule in order to reset an exam if needed. After this time, I will not reset an exam for any reason (see
below). Students should take the exam within the first few hours after posting if they expect the exam to be
reset for any reason. It is the student’s responsibility to carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of
the semester and adjust their schedules to accommodate assessment deadlines. If you cannot keep the
deadlines I strongly suggest you drop the class immediately. In BIOL 130, exams and lab exams are
closed book. You may not use any resources for aid on these. Obtaining or viewing of prior copies of
exams is considered cheating. Distributing or discussing exam questions is considered cheating. Using
any textbooks, search engines, telephones, friends, peers, family or websites is considered cheating.
Internet problems and resetting exams
From time to time you may experience technical difficulties in taking an online exam or submitting an
assignment. You might be locked out of the exam without completing it. My policy on resetting the exam
is that I will not read or grade any answers from the failed attempt. Your second attempt will have different
questions from the first. When I reset your exam, you will lose all the answers you submit up to that point.
In light of this, I suggest you keep a written record of your answers as you work. If you are locked out of
an exam, you must email me to let me know and request that it be reset. I will reply to you with an email
indicating it has been reset. If you chose to wait until the last minute to take your exam, I will not reset a
failed attempt. After this time, all failed attempts for any reason will receive a grade of zero. To avoid this,
I suggest you finish your exam within the first few hours of its posting.
Quizzes
Each week there may be an unannounced in class quiz worth 5 points. Quizzes will cover any material
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lectured on that week. Students are expected to bring their textbook to each class in case the text may be
used on the quiz.
Tardy and Incomplete work
I do not accept late work without a reasonable excuse. Examples of these include unexpected illnesses
accompanied by a doctor’s note, or the death of an immediate family member. Each assignment will have
a due date listed under the blackboard assignments link. If you submit your work after this deadline, I will
not read it unless you have provided a sanctioned excuse. Traveling to a location that has no internet
connection will not be considered a valid excuse for incomplete work.
Submitting internet laboratory exercises
There is no laboratory manual for this class. Instead, you will complete all your lab exercises on the
internet. On your schedule page you will find a link for each lab. In addition, I will use our scheduled lab
periods to help you with the online labs. This can be done wherever you have internet access: home, library
etc. There will be a link on your assignments page for each online lab. These are open book lab quizzes.
You must answer the questions here to receive credit for each lab quiz. There will be two closed book lab
exams in addition to these quizzes.
Dishonesty in Academic Affairs
Acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. Such acts include cheating, plagiarism,
misrepresentation, fabrication of information, and abetting any of the above. Plagiarism in particular
presents pitfalls to be avoided: failure to document any words, ideas, or other contributions that do not
originate with the author constitutes plagiarism. Widespread use of the World Wide Web (Internet) requires
particular attention to proper documentation practices. Actions outlined in the Fayetteville State University
Student Handbook under Disciplinary System and Procedures will be followed for incidents of academic
misconduct. The handbook may be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs located in the Collins
Administration Building.
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
Academic dishonesty is the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material by a student with the
intent of unethically or fraudulently aiding oneself or another on any work which is to be considered in the
determination of a grade or the completion of academic requirements.
In BIOL130 exams and lab exams are closed book. You may not use any resources for aid on these. Lab
quizzes and assignments are open book. You may use resources, but you must write in your own words
and not copy text from any other source. You may not obtain copies of my exams from anyone and
study them. You may not print, distribute, or discuss questions or copies of my exams with anyone.
You are cheating if you do either of these.
1. Violations
A student shall be guilty of a violation of the Academic Dishonesty Policy if he or she engages in
act(s) of:
a. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, giving unauthorized
assistance to another in order to assist that person in cheating or plagiarizing.
b. Attempt. Such conduct shall include attempting any act that if completed would constitute a violation as
defined herein.
c. Cheating. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, a student receiving unauthorized aid or assistance
on any form of academic work.
d. Falsification. Such conduct shall include the unauthorized changing of grades or conduct involving any
untruth, either spoken or written regarding any circumstances related to academic work.
e. Plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying the language, structure, ideas and/or
thoughts of another, without giving appropriate recognition and/or adopting the same as one’s own original
work.
Tentative Grading Scale:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Numerical equivalent (% of total points)
90-100
80-90
70-80
70-60
< 60
VII. Academic Support Resources
Use the external links on your blackboard site.
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VIII. Biology 130 tentative schedule
Week 1
Topic
M 1/12
Course introduction
W 1/14
Cells/chapter summaries
F 1/16
Kingdoms
F 1/16 lab
Lab Safety
Readings
Notes
Chapter 16
Assignments
Cells
Chapter 16
Eukaryotic kingdoms
Chapter summaries
16, 17, 31, 32 due 2/5
Week 2
*M 1/19
MLK
W 1/21
Online Notes Chapter 17
Plant Evolution
Chapter 17
Plant essay due 2/5
Plant Evolution chapter 31
F 1/23 lab
Scientific method lab- plant
growth
Using the Scientific Method
– Plant growth Experiment
F 1/23
Plant Evolution/Plant essay
Chapter 17
M 1/26
Plant growth and reproduction
Chapter 31
W 1/28
Plant growth and reproduction
Chapter 31
F 1/30 lab
Transpiration lab
F 1/30
Plant Nutrition
Week 3
Week 4
Exam 1
M 2/2
Plant Nutrition
W 2/4
F 2/6 lab
Animals
Plant Growth
Lab Transpiration take the
quiz on blackboard,
due on 2/5
Chapter 32
Plant Nutrition
Exam 1 Covers 16, 17, 31,
32 will be posted at 11:00
AM on 2/5 and must be
completed by at 3:00 PM
on 2/6. I will not reset this
exam after 12:00 PM on
2/6
Chapter 32
part1
|part2
part3
part4
Newchordatenotes
chapter 18
Lab
Click here and dissect a
frog then take the quiz on
blackboard.
due on 2/26
Frog dissection lab
Helpful frog links:
Dissection Images
Dissection Images II
Froguts
F 2/6
TBA
6
Week 5
M 2/9
Animals
Chapter 18
W 2/11
Animals
Chapter 18
F 2/13 lab
Aquatic lab visit
F 2/13
Organ systems/Animals
Chapter 20
M 2/16
Organ systems
Chapter 20
W 2/18
Immune system
Chapter 24
F 2/20 lab
Immunology interactive lab
F 2/20
Immune system
Chapter summaries
18, 20, 24 due 2/26.
Animal phyla assignment
due 2/26
Tissues
Week 6
immune system
Lab
Immunology Interactive
due 2/26
Chapter 24
Exam 2 Covers 18, 20, 24
will be available at 11:00
AM on 2/26 until at 3:00
PM on 2/27. I will not
reset this exam after 12:00
PM on 2/27.
Week 7
Exam 2
M 2/23
Respiratory system
Chapter 22
W 2/25
Respiratory system
Chapter 22
F 2/27 lab
TBA
F 2/27
TBA
Respiratory system
Week 8
M 3/2
Endocrine system
Chapter 26
W 3/4
Endocrine system
Chapter 26
F 3/6 lab
Take lab exam I
F 3/6
Circulatory system
Endocrine system
Lab exam I
(covers transpiration,
immunology and frog
dissection. Closed book
exam) Due by 3/3.
Circulatory system
Chapter 23
Animation
**Week 9
M 3/9- F
3/13
BREAK
No class Spring break
Week 10
M 3/16
Circulatory system
Chapter 23
7
Chapter summaries
22, 23, 26 due 3/26
W 3/18
TBA
F 3/20 lab
Circulation lab
F 3/20
Digestion
Lab Circulatory Physiology
take the lab quiz on
blackboard
due on 3/26
Circulatory disease exercise
Chapter 21
Digestive system
Exam 3 Covers 22 , 23
and 26 will be
available at 11:00 AM on
3/26 until 3/27 at 3:00
PM. I will not reset this
exam after 12:00 PM on
3/27
Week 11
Exam 3
M 3/23
Nutrition
Chapter 21
W 3/25
Nervous
Chapter 28
F 3/27 lab
TBA
F 3/27
TBA
Nervous system
Chapter summaries
21 28, 29 due 4/16
*Week 12
M 3/30
Nervous
Chapter 28
W 4/1
Sensory
Chapter 29
Sensory system
F 4/3 no
class
Week 13
M 4/6
TBA
W 4/8
Sensory
F 4/10 lab
Neuroscience lab
F 4/10
Sensory
Chapter 29
Neuroscience Interactive
do the quiz on blackboard
on 4/16
Chapter 29
Exam 4 covers 21,28 and
29 and will be available at
11:00 AM on 4/16
until 4/17 at 3:00 PM. I
will not reset this exam
after 12:00 PM on 4/16
Week 14
Exam 4
M 4/13
Muscular
Chapter 30
W 4/15
Muscular
Take lab exam 2 in BB
Chapter 30
Muscular system
Lab exam 2 (closed book)
covers the circulation and
neuroscience labs due on
4/16
F 4/17 lab TBA
F 4/17
TBA
Week 15
M 4/20
The biosphere
Chapter 34
Online notes 34
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Chapter summaries
30, 34, 37 due at the time of
the final exam. 5/6
W 4/22
The biosphere
F 4/24 lab
Biological preserve
Chapter 34
F 4/24
Communities and ecosystems
Chapter 37
M 4/27
Communities and ecosystems
Chapter 37
W 4/29
Last Day of Class
Week 16
Online notes 37
Graduatin
g seniors
take
exams.
Time to be
announced
. Resolve
all grading
issues by 3
PM on 5/1.
Final
Exam 5/6
Final exam
75% of the final exam will
cover 30, 34 and 37.
25% of the last exam is
cumulative, covering
everything from the entire
semester.
Wed. 5/6 2:00PM
Must be completed by
4:00PM 5/6.
*** This is a tentative schedule. The instructor reserves the right to alter it at any time. It is your responsibility to be in class and
check your blackboard page in order to keep pace with any changes made to the schedule or assignments.***
IX. TEACHING STRATEGIES
A combination of lecturing, interactive lecturing, laboratory exercises and computer based
presentations will be used.
X. Bibliography
Books N. A. Campbell and J. B. Reece. (2004) Biology 7 th Edition. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
Journals
Electronic journals and databases may be accessed through the Charles Chestnutt Library or through external
links from our blackboard page: http://blackboard.uncfsu.edu/
http://library.uncfsu.edu
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