Houston Community College
Northeast College
Spring Semester
CRN #87607
BIOLOGY 1407
E-mail Address: audrey.bush@hccs.edu
Lecture Telephone #:
Laboratory Telephone #:
BIOLOGY II INSTRUCTOR A.J. BUSH
SPRING SEMESTER 2016
BIOLOGY 10TH EDITION, NEIL A. CAMPBELL
LABORATORY MANUAL: BIOLOGY 1407, ____ EDITION
BLUEDOOR SMALL PUBLISHING
DAVID SCHWARTZ, Ph.D., NDU DIKEOCHA, Ph.D.
TIME & LOCATION:
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
WEEK
LECTURE/LAB SCHEDULE
1/20-25…
Introduction
Chapter #22 Descent With Modification: A Darwinian View Of
Life
1/27…
Laboratory Handout (Genetic
Review) & Laboratory Invest. #2
2/1-2/3..
Complete Chapter #22 (Vocabulary
& Objectives). Begin Chapter #23The Evolution Of Populations
2/3…
Laboratory Investigation #1
EXAM
2/8-2/10…
Complete Chapter #23. Begin
Chapter #24 – The Origin Of Species
(Turn in Review Questions for #23)
2/10….
Laboratory Handout (Gene Frequency)
2/15
PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY
2/17….
Chapter #27 – Bacteria And Archaea
2/17….
Laboratory #3 & Laboratory Handout
(A handout on Gram Stain).
2/22….
A video – Bacteria. Begin Chapter #34
Students will be given assigned pages
to read. Student/Instructor Interaction .
2/24….
Chapter #40 – Basic Principles Of
Animal Form And Function (Assigned
topics). Laboratory Investigation #4
3/2-3/7…
Chapter #41 – Animal Nutrition
3/9….
Video – Demonstration Lab
3/9-
Chapter #42 – Circulation And Gas
Exchange. Film - Video
3/9….
Laboratory Investigation #9
3/14- 3/18
SPRING BREAK
3/21-3/23…
Complete Chapter #42. Film – Video
3/23….
Laboratory Investigation #10
3/28-3/30…
Chapter #45 – Hormones And The
Endocrine System. Review Questions
(Turn In)
4/4….
Complete Chapter #45. Film – Video
Lecture Exam
Lecture Exam
4/6….
Chapter #46 – Animal Reproduction
Film: Video
4/6
Laboratory Investigation #11. Puzzle
4/11….
Chapter #47 – Animal Development
Film: Video
4/13….
Complete – Chapter #47. Puzzle (Lab)
Lecture Exam
4/18-4/20…. Chapter #48 – Neurons, Synapses, And
Signaling (Assigned Topics). Video
4/25
Complete Assigned Readings – Chapter #48
4/27….
Laboratory Investigation #12
5/2-5/64
Complete Laboratory Investigation, answer
Review Questions (turn in materials).
Various topics in assigned chapters will be discussed.
(Assigned Chapters- will be read outside of the class
sessions. The assigned chapters are as follows:
Chapters: _______________________________
Group presentations will be assigned.
5/9-5/11…
REVIEW
TBA
A COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMINATION @11:00 A.M.
IN ROOM #______________
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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or emotional disabilities in developing independence and self-reliance. Services include
adaptive equipment and reasonable accommodations for admissions assistance, testing,
academic advising registration, and classroom instruction.
Houston Community College is committed to compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). Students with special
needs or disabilities, which may affect their ability to succeed in college classes or participate
in college programs/activities, should contact the Disabilities Support Services (DSS)
Counselor located at each college.
ADA STATEMENT
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability
Services Office of their respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is
authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services
Office.
For questions, contact Donna Price, M. Ed. At 713 718-5165 or the Disability Counselor at
your college. To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu, click Future Students,
scroll down the page and click on the word Disability information. For telephone numbers,
please see HCC/ Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes (p. 7). Please inform me during the first week
of class.
After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted
to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing
them of the Instructional Support Specialist assigned to their professor.
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – NORTHEAST
BIOLOGY #1406 & #1407 – GENERAL BIOLOGY CLASSES
OBJECTIVE:
Biology, of all introductory science courses, can have the greatest impact on students. It has a
special accessibility because it is about the living world.
There are five values that define biological concepts and connections. These values are of
upmost importance in teaching a biology course. They are as follows:
Enable students to construct a framework of key biological concepts that will
serve them long after they have forgotten specific facts and terms
Motivate students by connecting biology to their lives
Inspire students to connect with life in its diverse forms
Help students strengthen their conceptual framework with the evolutionary connections that integrate biology
Connect students to the process of science
The objective of this course is to give the student a sound basis and understanding of all
general biological concepts.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for materials
covered during their absences, therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to consult with the
instructor for any make-up assignment (s). Class attendance is checked daily by the instructor.
Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the
instructor has full authority to drop a student for excessive absences after the student has
accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours of instruction (including lecture and
laboratory time).
TEXTBOOKS:
All courses require textbooks. In a biology course, the textbook and laboratory manual are
required.
LABORATORY POLICY:
General laboratory rules and safety instructions will be reviewed by the instructor. Students
are NOT permitted ot EAT in the Laboratory at any time.
LABORATORY REPORTS;
Lab work is an integral part of the course. The labs will be graded and it will help determine
your overall grade. A check____ means the lab is good and credit is given to the individual
whereas a minus____ means the report is unacceptable. The laboratory grading information
will be placed on the board. Four sets of Review/Questions & Answers will be assigned and
turned in to the instructor. This grade is a part of your laboratory grade.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Late assignments will result in the following penalties:
One day late
The letter grade is reduced to a B prior to calculations for your
final grade on the assignment.
Two days late
The letter grade is reduced to a C prior to calculations for
your final grade on the assignment.
Three days late
Work will not be accepted by the instructor.
NEW REPEAT COURSE FEE:
Effective Fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or
subsequent time for a course.
GRADES ONLINE:
Grades may be accessed online at - www.hccs.edu
EXAMINATION:
Lecture examinations may include essay, completion/fill in the blank, and multiple choice
questions. The examination will consist of five (lecture & laboratory) cumulative regular
exams and a comprehensive final examination. The exams are graded on a 100 point scale.
Make-up exams will NOT BE GIVEN consequently you must make every effort to take the
exams on their scheduled dates.
GRADING:
Your overall score is based on the following:
Three Regular Lecture Examinations
Lab Reports, Lab Exam & Review Questions
Final Examination
DISTRICT FINAL
50%
20%
20%
10%
Total
100%
THE GRADING SCALE:
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
BELOW 60%
A
B
C
D
F
NOTE:
Students MUST make every effort to be present and on time for class. I will emphasize
- this syllabus is subject to MODIFICATIONS.
PLEASE ADHERE TO THE INFORMATION BELOW:
The following items are NOT allowed in the Lecture or Laboratory Classrooms:
1. Extreme tardy individuals (30 minutes after class has begun) should omit entrance.
Return to class the next scheduled day.
2. Do NOT invite guests (adults or children) to class.
3. The Laboratory Test will be weighed as two test grades.
4. If there are extenuating circumstances whereas the student is allowed to be administered a make-up test, the type of test will be Essay.
a) To take the regular make-up test, You must present a signed letter from your
physician.
5. There should be NO food or drinks in the Lecture or Lab rooms.
6. Cell phones are NOT to interrupt instructions. (Turn all cell phones OFF). If you
have important business transactions via cell phone, you MUST leave the classroom
to conduct your business. Cell Phones may be on vibrate for working students.
7. There is a penalty for turning in assignments after the due date. The criteria is explained in your syllabus.
8. During the Laboratory sessions, group members can discuss experimental data &
pertinent information for the experiments.
9. You must record the following: all test grades, grades for laboratory investigations
& review questions received, in order to calculate your grade average.
TRADITIONAL 16 -- WEEK TERM CALENDAR
Last Day for 100% Refund
August 23
Classes Begin …………………………………………..
August 26
70% Refund ………………………… …………………
August 26September 11
Offices Closed – Labor Day Holiday ……………………
September 2
25% Refund ……………………………………………
September 12-17
Priority Deadline for Fall Completion of
Degrees or Certificates …………………………………..
October 18
Last Day for Administrative Student
Withdrawals – 4:30 pm ………………………………
November 1
No Night Classes Before Thanksgiving ……………….
November 27
Offices Closed …………………………………………
November 28-December 1
Instructions Ends ………………………………………
December 8
Final Examinations …………………………………….
December 9-15
Semester Ends …………………………………………
December 15
Grades Due by - 12:00 Noon …………………………
December 16
GradesAvailable to Students …………………………………
December 20
Offices Closed – Holiday Break ……………………..
December 19-Jan. 1
DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS “NEW LEARNING WEB”
In order to access the learning web, you must do the following: click on
a)
b)
c)
d)
www.hccs.edu
Course Syllabus/Syllabi
Faculty -- in the space provided – write the professor’s name.
Topics are on the home page. (example - Class Notes, Syllabus, etc.)
WELCOME
Welcome to Biology #1407! I am delighted that you selected this particular biology
section.
You are studying biology at a very exciting time. Science and technology are expanding at an
ever increasing rate. The two courses are interdependent. Today, the science of biology, with
its powerful unifying themes will help you understand the information you’ll encounter as
you study biology.
The authors (Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain,
Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky & Robert B. Jackson) have selected themes to serve
as touchstones as you proceed through your text. Enjoy Your Semester.