BIOLOGY 1406 General Biology 1
CRN 29589 - Room 305
This course is 3 credit hours lecture and 1 credit hour lab
for / 96 hours per semester/
Instructor: Larry E. Brown
Instructor Contact Information: larry-theplantman@att.net
Office location and hours
My office hours at the campus are before and after class. Students are free to see me,
phone me, or e-mail me at almost any time.
Course Description
This course is designed for majors in the biological sciences and those students
in the health careers area. It is also suitable for those students who need to
transfer biology/science credits to a senior college or university.
Prerequisites
None
Course Goal
Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Explain synthesis of polymers, and the properties of the classes of biomolecules.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of shape, structure, and function of all eukaryotic cellular
organelles and cell systems.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of base pairing rules for both DNA and RNA.
4. Demonstrate understanding of replication and transcription and translation.
5. Be able to properly use and focus microscope to find specimen on slide.
6. Understand principles of heredity in terms of chromosomal inheritance.
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10. Students will:
11. . Explain synthesis of polymers, and the properties of the classes of biomolecules.
12. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of shape, structure, and function of all eukaryotic
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cellular Organelles and cell systems.
14. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of base pairing rules for both DNA and RNA.
15. 5. Demonstrate understanding of replication and transcription and translation.
16. 6. Be able to properly use and focus microscope to find specimen on slide.
17. 7. Understand principles of heredity in terms of chromosomal inheritance
18. 8. Understand the laws of genetics.
19. 9. Understand DNA and RNA and how they work together to form traits
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Learning objectives
Students will:
1. Explain synthesis of polymers, and the properties of the classes of biomolecules.
2.Demonstrate knowledge of shape, structure, and function of all eukaryotic
cellular Organelles and cell systems.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of base pairing rules for both DNA and RNA.
4. Demonstrate understanding of replication and transcription and translation.
5. Be able to properly use and focus microscope to find specimen on slide.
6. Understand principles of heredity in terms of chromosomal inheritance
7. Understand the laws of genetics.
9. Understand DNA and RNA and how they work together to form traits
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SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement and Other Standards
Credit: 4 credit hours
WEEKS CALENDAR
Spring Semester 2013
OUTLINE BIOLOGY 1406: GENERAL BIOLOGY I
TEXT: Biology 8th. Edition by Campbell et al.
LAB. MANUAL: General Biology I-Lab Manual- A Hands on Experience by Wagle
and Turell
COURSE DESCRIPTION: General Biology I is designated for majors in the
biological sciences and those students in the health careers area. It is also
suitable for those students who need to transfer biology credits to a senior
college or university. This course will transfer as four (4) semester hours of
beginning college biology.
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 at Central College, Room LHSC 106 (713.
718. 6164)
Students who repeat a course for a third or more times will be charged a tuition
fee increase of $50/credit hour at HCC and other Texas public colleges and
universities. Please ask your instructor or counselor about opportunities for
tutoring or other assistance prior to considering a course withdrawal or if you are
not receiving passing grades.
The last day to register/add/drop/swamp: this semester is Jan 6 (RT)
An instructor will no longer give any student a grade of “W” after the official drop
date (March 25 at 4:30 pm). The Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time
entering freshmen to no more than Six (6) total course withdraws throughout
their education career either for a certificate and/or a degree.
How to Drop: If a student decides to drop or withdraw from a class upon careful
review of other options, the student can drop online prior to the above indicated
deadline through their HCC Student Center.
HCC and/or instructors may drop students for excessive absences without
notification.
Class attendance: As stated in the HCC Catalog, all students are expected to
attend classes regularly. Because our class only meets one day a week, 4
absences would be missing an entire month of class which seems excessive and
not helpful for success in this class.
PERQUISITE: High School Biology or consent of instructor, some knowledge of
chemistry is highly desirable.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Larry E. Brown
HOME PHONE: 832-467-3348, Please feel free to call me at home as this is my
most suitable and reliable phone number. CELL NUMBER IS 281-795-3435
E -mail larry-theplantman@att.net Practice tests/ word list/ and other useful
documents are on my Learning Web site at
http://central.hccs.edu/portal/site/central. Feel free to e-mail for information and
other topics concerning the class. Useful material for the laboratory work is at
http://cc.hccs.edu/biology/AllStudyPages/Study Pages/1406?htm. The lab study
page site is also available through the learning web site.
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT
LAB. UNIT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jan 18
2
25
Feb 1
8
2 & 3 Atoms, molecules, etc.
4&5
Mar 1
9
1: Microscope
Water and the fitness, etc
2. & 3. Chemistry
5
Macromolecules, etc
7
1st. MAJOR LECTURE EXAMINATION over chapters
2,3,4, and 5
A tour of the cell
6. Cell morphology
8
Membrane Structure, etc.
15
22
Atoms, molecules, etc.
Organization meeting, take role,
discuss course, advise students.
6., 9., & 10.
4. & 5. Biomolecules
Metabolism, photosynthesis
8.& 9. Diffusion and
and Osmosis
1ST LAB EXAMINATION
over labs 1,2,3,4,5,6,8, & 9
2ND MAJOR LECTURE EXAMINATION over chapters
6, 7, and 8
11 & 12 Mitosis and Meiosis
15
22
SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES ALL WEEK
14 & 15
3rd MAJOR LECTURE EXAMINATION over chapters
9 and10
Mar 29
&Meiosis
14 & 15
Principles of Genetics
13 & 14: Mitosis
Apr 5
Meiosis
14 & 15
Principles of Genetics
13 & 14: Mitosis &
12
4th LECTURE EXAMINATION over 12 and 13
EXAMINATION
2nd LAB
over labs 13 & 14
19
15 &16
Molecular Genetics
26
15 &16
Molecular Genetics
May 3
15 & 16: Genetics
3rd LAB EXAMINATION over GENETICS PROBLEMS
5th LECTURE EXAMINATION over chapters 14 and 15
CLASSES END MAY 5, 2013
May 6-12
May 10.
FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK. Our final should be Friday
It is expected that each student will keep his or her lab. reports in a neat and
complete manner. These laboratory reports can be kept and studied for the
laboratory examinations. There will be one make-up exam near the end of the
semester for any student who misses one or more exams.
GRADING SYSTEM:
90+
= A
80-89 = B
65-79 = C
50-64 = D
below 50 = F
COMPUTATION OF FINAL GRADE:
1st Hour Examination
2nd Hour Examination
3rd Hour Examination
4th Hour Examination
5th Hour Examination
make-up examination for some students
1st lab grade
2nd lab grade
3rd lab grade
Final Examination
The final average is taken from the 6 highest
of the above grades.
There will be a quiz after most lab sessions. These will count as extra credit.
All students are expected to attend each class session. During the semester
four(4) unexcused absences may result in an administrative withdraw. Students
should tell me if they are to be absent for two(2) or more sessions.
Cheating on tests is not permitted. Efforts will be taken to prevent cheating. Any
student caught cheating will be given a grade of F and dismissed from class.
My office hours at each campus are before and after class. Students are free to
see me or call me at almost anytime.
Have a good semester
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FINAL EXAM
Instructional Methods
My instructional methods are lectures with some overheads. In the laboratory, I gave
an extra credit 5 question quiz after each laboratory exercise When the semester ends,
these quizzes can add an amount to your grade average that may raise your grade to a
significent extent.
I give a word list for all chapters/topics for this course. My exams are based upon these
words and terms. These word list will guide my lecture and guide your study for exams.
Student Assignments
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Assessments
Instructional Materials
Lecture Text: Biology. 8th. edition by Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece et al. Or other
suitable text that I could approve of
Laboratory Manual: General Biology I, A Hands-On Experience Wagly and Turell
HCC Policy Statement - ADA
Any student with a documented disability (i.e. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the
Disability Services office at Central College, room 102 SJAC, (713-718-6164)
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
Cheating on a test includes:
Plagiarism Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to, cheating on a test,
plagiarism and collusion. .
Collusion
HCC Policy Statements
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
. November 18 is the last date for Administrative/Student withdraws. After this date you
cannot receive a grade of “W”..
Repeat Course Fee
Course repeat Policy: Students who repeat a course for a third or more times will be
changed a tuition/fee increase of $50/credit hour at HCC and other Texas public
colleges and Universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for
tutoring or other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving a passing grade.
Classroom Behavior
I expect all students to be attentative in lecture. I do not like students to be talking with
each other during my lectures.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
If it helps, go ahead.
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
Do what I can to help each student pass this class.
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
Study for each laboratory and lecture exam.
Program/Discipline Requirements
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Grading
1st. Hour Examination,
2nd. Hour Examination,
3rd. Hour Examination,
4th Hour Examination,
1st Lab Examination,
2nd Lab Examination,
3rd Lab Examination,
Final Examination
Final Average = Average of 6 highest of the above grades
Grading Scale
90 + = A; 80 - 89 = B; 66 - 79 = C; 50 - 65 = D; below 50 = F
Grading Percentages