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BSC 1010C Principles of Biology 1
Fall 2014
Instructor: Dr. Margaret Aresco
Class Location: Defuniak/Chautauqua Campus
Class Time: Tues and Thurs 10:00 am – 12:50 pm
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: Science Department 729 – 5376
Email: arescom@nwfsc.edu
Website: http://faculty.nwfsc.edu/science/arescom (Refer to course website
throughout the semester for lab handouts, exam study guides, and other course
materials.) Course materials will also be available in D2L.
Course Goals: Students will gain an understanding of biological chemistry, the
cell, genetics, and evolution through lecture and laboratory exercises.
Required Textbook: Campbell Biology, 10th Edition, by Reece et al. Pearson.
Grading:
Lecture/Lab exams
Final exam
Lab notebook
Written Assignments
Participation/attendance
Total possible
300 points (4 100 pt exams, lowest score dropped)
100 points (cumulative, required)
50 points
100 points
50 points
600 points
Grading Scale:
A 90 - 100% (540 - 600 points)
B 80 - 89% (480 - 539 points)
C 70 - 79% (420 - 479 points)
D 60 - 69% (360 – 419 points)
F < 60%
(< 359 points)
Your lowest lecture/lab exam score will be dropped.
No make-up exams will be given.
Lab Notebook
During labs students will complete lab handouts to be compiled into a lab
notebook.
Written Assignments
Four short (1-2 page) written assignments will be assigned throughout the
semester. The goal of these assignments is to help the students understand the
importance of the concepts we study in class to their everyday lives.
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Emergency Procedures
The schedule, requirements, and procedures of this course are subject to
change. If the college closes for inclement weather or any other emergency, any
exams, presentations, or assignments previously scheduled during the closure
period will be rescheduled for the first regular class meeting held once college
reopens.
Accommodations for Special Needs Students
If you have a disability for which accommodations may be appropriate to assist
you in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services in the
Student Services Center on the Niceville Campus. The counselor for Students
with Disabilities may be reached by calling 729-6079 (TDD 1-800-955-8771 or
Voice 1-800-955-8770) or by email at smithe15@nwfsc.edu. Students with
special needs must meet with the instructor during the first week of class for
appropriate accommodations to be arranged.
Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Academic Integrity
Students are responsible for adherence to all college policies and procedures,
including those related to academic freedom, cheating, classroom conduct,
computer/network/e-mail use and other items included in the Northwest Florida
State College Catalog and Student Handbook. Students should be familiar with
the rights and responsibilities detailed in the current Northwest Florida State
College Catalog and Student Handbook. Plagiarism, cheating, or any other form
of academic dishonesty is a serious breach of student responsibilities and may
trigger consequences which range from a failing grade to formal disciplinary
action.
Class Attendance
Students must attend class regularly and arrive on time. Attendance will be
taken every class period and students with excessive absences or tardies may
be withdrawn from the class. Students may not use cell phones/ pagers/
email/internet/laptops at any time during class and must turn off such
devices before entering the classroom. Use of cameras/cell phones to
photograph lab materials is prohibited. Students found to be texting or
using cell phones during class will first receive a verbal warning, a second
offence will result in the student being asked to leave the class, and
repeated use will result in the student being withdrawn from the class. It is
recommended that if you cannot refrain from checking your phone that you not
bring it to class. During exams all personal materials must be placed at the front
of the classroom.
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BSC 1010C Fall 2014 – Dr. Aresco - Tentative Lecture Outline
Date
8/21
8/26
8/28
9/2
9/4
9/9
9/11
9/16
9/18
9/23
9/25
9/30
10/2
10/7
10/9
10/14
10/16
10/21
10/23
10/28
10/30
11/4
11/6
11/11
11/13
11/18
11/20
11/25
11/27
12/2
12/4
12/9
12/11
Topic
Intro to biology, Lab – lab techniques, measurement
Biological chemicals, water
Lab – DNA extraction
Structure and function of biological molecules
Exam 1
Cells
Lab – microscope, cells
Membrane structure and function
Lab – osmosis, diffusion
Respiration and fermentation
Photosynthesis
Lab – fermentation and photosynthesis
Exam 2
Mitosis and meiosis
Lab – mitosis, meiosis slides, lab activity
Genes, chromosomes, inheritance
Lab – genetics
Gene expression
Lab – corn genetics
Viruses, biotechnology
Exam 3
Genomes, evolution
Lab – human genetics
No Class – Veterans Day
Darwin
Population evolution
Origin of species
Lab – natural selection
No Class - Thanksgiving
Exam 4
History of life on earth
Review session
FINAL exam 10:00
Text Ch.
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2, 3
4, 5
6, 11
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8, 9
10
12, 13
14, 15, 16
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19, 20
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