BIOL 1300
WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
HAWAII CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
LIFE SCIENCES
WINTER 2015
MISSION: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success
and service to God and humankind.
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: BIOL 1300; Life Science
TERM: WINTER 2015
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
ANNA FERNANDEZ
Adjunct Professor of Biology
Phone: 808-392-2662
Email: TBA
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS TBA
OFFICE HOURS, BUILDING AND LOCATION: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: FRIDAYS 1730 AT HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A general n course for non-science majors or minors; employs the
scientific method to discover how living things are: organized, acquire materials and energy,
respond to their environment, reproduce & develop, and adapt to their environment; attention
given to bio-ethical issues in contemporary biology. Lecture three hours; laboratory three
hours. $90 fee.
PREREQUISITE: None
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND/OR RESOURCE MATERIALS: Concepts of Biology by OpenStax
College, 2013. ISBN1938168119.
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Students will be able to:
1.
Explain how living organisms metabolize and self-perpetuate.
2.
Explain cell structure and function.
3.
Explain basic similarities and differences between plants and animals in terms of
morphology and physiology.
4.
Explain the ecosystem concept in terms of homeostasis and the effect of perturbations
on ecosystems.
5.
Describe the basic classification of living organisms.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
An absence will be recorded when a student fails to return after an allowed break time during
the process of an extended session class (i.e., lab-lecture combos). Students missing more than
25% of the classes may be dropped from the course. No make-up exams will be given, unless
arrangements are made in advance of foreseen absences, emergencies excepted.
All Wayland students are expected to attend every class meeting; the minimum percentage
of class participation required to avoid receiving a grade of “F” in the class is 75%. Students
who miss the first two class meetings without providing a written explanation to the
instructor will be automatically dropped from the roster as a “no-show.” Students who know
in advance that they will be absent the first two class meetings and who wish to remain in
the class must inform the instructor in order to discuss possible arrangements for making
up absences.
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University observes a
zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the
academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will
result in suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
Disability Statement – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is
the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under
any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services
serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning
accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany
any request for accommodations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA:
A.
Students are expected to read textbook assignments and compile a complete set of
lecture notes. They are encouraged to become familiar with the recommended
reference materials.
B.
Lectures are applied to global issues through group exercises and assigned article
reviews. Each group exercise is worth 20 points and article reviews are worth 50 points.
C.
A research paper will be assigned by the instructor. This paper will require that students
become familiar with scientific methodology and principles. This paper is required to be
5-7 pages in length, double spaced, 12 points font, 1 inch margins. A separate work
cited page is required. Grading breakdown will be presented and discussed with
students on day 1 of this course. This paper will be worth 100 points.
D.
Quizzes/final exam. Lecture quizzes will be administered as scheduled. Each is worth 50
points. Closed notes, closed books. Questions will be short answers/mini-essays,
matching, fill-in-the-blank format questions. The final exam will be worth 200 points
and is comprehensive. Questions will be essay format.
COURSE EVALUATION: (students can calculate grades by dividing points earned by points possible
then referring to the grading scheme below)
Quizzes
Assignments
Final exam
Term paper
Total course points
University Grading System:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = Below 60
I = Incomplete +
W = Withdrawal
50 points each = 750 points
20 points each for group exercises
50 points each for article reviews
160 points total
150 points total
100 points
1160 points
A grade of incomplete is changed if the deficiency is made up by midterm of the next regular
semester, otherwise, it becomes "F". This grade is given only if circumstances beyond the
student's control prevented completion of work during the semester enrolled and attendance
requirements have been met.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious
academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic
academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final
grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic
Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course
bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld,
raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course
grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly
Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals
Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper
evaluation.
Course calendar (subject to change by instructor)
Week #/ Date
Week 1/ Nov 13
Week 2/ Nov 20
Assigned reading
Chapter 1-3
Group exercise 1 (TBA)
Chapter 4-6
Group exercise 2(TBA)
Nov 27- holiday
Week 3/ Dec 4
Chapter 7-9
Article review (TBA)
Week 4/ Dec 11
Chapter 10-12
Article review (TBA)
Chapter 13-15
Group exercise 3 (TBA)
Chapter 15-17
Week 5 / Dec 18
Dec 25- holiday
Week 6/ Jan 8
Week 7/ Jan 15
Week 8/ Jan 22
Week 9/ Jan 29
Week 10/ Feb 5
Chapter 18-19
Chapter 20-21
Paper research/writing
Final exam review/study
Assignment due/quiz
none
QUIZ 1 on Chapter 1-3
50 points – short answers
question format based on
lecture material and course
material presented in the
textbook
Quiz 2 – 50 points
Group exercise 2 assignment
presentations
Quiz 3- 50 points
Article review presentations
Quiz 4 – 50 points
Article review presentations
Quiz 5- 50 points
Group exercise 3 assignment
presentations
Quiz 6- 50 points
Quiz 7- 50 points
Final exam
Papers due
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
CELL PHONES:
There will be NO class disruptions due to cell phones. Ringers must be turned off prior to class.
If you have an emergency, quietly leave the classroom. If disruptions occur, points may be
deducted from your final grade. I f examinations or quizzes require a calculator, bring one that
is NOT integrated with your cell phone.
Wayland Baptist University Standards for Writing
Good writing exhibits the following characteristics:
1. Content is clearly purposeful, demonstrating depth, insight, and critical thinking.
2. Structure and organization are effective, coherent, and logically developed.
3. Conventions are conscientiously observed. This includes—-but is not limited to—sentence structure, usage, and mechanics such as punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
4. Style is effective. Style has been defined as “the personality of the writing.” It
includes—but is not limited to—word choice, sentence variety, voice, and attention to
audience.
5. Resources are quoted and cited correctly, exhibiting quality and breadth. Plagiarism is
unacceptable. See Plagiarism Statement in WBU Academic Catalog.
Wayland Baptist University Writing Center
It is the goal of the Writing Center to serve as a focal point for all of Wayland Baptist
University’s composition activities in order to generate an enduring legacy of better writing.
Purpose:
Wayland Baptist University believes that competent, collegiate-level writing is important for the
Wayland community to become more academically, professionally, and spiritually sound. The
Wayland Baptist University Writing Center is therefore dedicated to the following: increasing
students’ awareness of writing as an important factor in their collegiate and career process,
increasing students’ knowledge and use of best practices in writing, increasing faculty’s
knowledge and use of best writing instruction for college and career success, and increasing the
knowledge of writing resources available to students and faculty.
Location:
Second Floor of the Learning Resources Center (Library) at the Plainview Campus
Writing Center Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sun: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Appointments for Writing Center:
You may call, email or walk in to make an appointment.
806.291.3670
QEP Write-On Project Grading rubric:
See attached sheet