COURSE
Introductory Biology 1308
TEXTBOOK:
Campbell Essential Biology with
Physiology, 4th Edition, by Simon, Eric
Jane Reece and Jean Dickey. Benjamin
Cummings, 2010.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed for non-science
majors to give the students a basic
knowledge of life science.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Develop an appropriate vocabulary for
general biological information.
Apply the scientific method of study.
Develop an understanding of biological
organization including levels of
organization, atoms, cells, and DNA.
Describe evolution by natural selection.
Describe the wealth of diversity among
living things.
GRADES:
There will be five exams, and a final
exam. The final exam will count twice.
Therefore, you have a total of 700
points. Students may earn bonus points
for any pop quizzes or class
assignments. One grade will be dropped
at the end of the semester; if you have a
problem such as an illness for a test this
will be your solution because there will
be NO makeup test. You will have one
attempt for each test. You cannot retake
the exam.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact me at
JMoseley10@comcast.net,
janet.sanders@hccs.edu, or in case of
an emergency, my cell number is 281253-2311.
GRADING SCALE
90-100 = A
60-69 =D
80-89 = B
Below 60 = F
70-79 = C
HCC Grading Scale:
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
FX (Failure due to nonattendance)
IP (In Progress)
W (Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
AUD (Audit)
4 points per semester
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IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental
courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM
(Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education
courses.
FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and
do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline
may either be dropped by their professor for excessive
absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of
the semester. Students who stop attending classes will
receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F"
which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course
without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please
note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for
students who have never attended class.
Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will
be reported to the Department of Education and may have to
pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same
as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and
satisfactory academic progress.
To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The
grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales may differ from the
approved HCC Grading Scale. For Health Sciences Programs
Grading Scales, see the "Program Discipline Requirements"
section of the Program's syllabi.
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend class
by staying in communication daily. Your
calendar and email will be important for
communication. Check each of them
daily and respond to any question or
post as directed.
Any student may be dropped from class
for non-participation in class. However,
if you decide to drop, it is your
responsibility to drop before the due
date to prevent a grade of F at the end
of the class.
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CHEATING:
Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating
will lead to a zero for the test and
possible removal from the class.
DISABILITY POLICY
Any student with a documented
disability will need to arrange
reasonable accommodations must
contact the Disability Services Office at
the beginning of the semester.
The Distance Education Student
Handbook contains policies and
procedures unique to the DE student.
Students should have reviewed the
handbook as part of the mandatory
orientation. It is the student's
responsibility to be familiar with the
handbook's contents. The handbook
contains valuable information, answers,
and resources, such as DE contacts,
policies and procedures (how to drop,
attendance requirements, etc.), student
services (ADA, financial aid, degree
planning, etc.), course information,
testing procedures, technical support,
and academic calendars. Refer to the
DE Student Handbook by visiting this
link:
http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-studenthandbook
HCC Policy Statement:
Access Student Services Policies on their
Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning
Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that
thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve
teaching and learning. During a designated time near
the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short
online survey of research-based questions related to
instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and department
chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for
the survey as part of the Houston Community College
Student System online near the end of the term.
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE
Policies on their
Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE
Policies on their
Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact me at
JMoseley10@comcast.net,
janet.sanders@hccs.edu, or in case of an
emergency, my cell number is 281-253-2311.
You do not need to call me if you are going to be
absent or late for class.
Lab Study Pages URL
http://imc02.hccs.edu/BiologyLabs/index.html
The website above will be used as a supplement
and reference for lab class.
TENATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
Week
Chapters
1
1,2,3
2
4
Below is a tentative class schedule that
will have minor adjustments as we
proceed during the semester. You must
stay in communication in case there is a
change. Your calendar and email will be
important for communication.
Topics to be covered
Introduction to Biology
Simple Chemistry and Water and Organic Molecules
The Cell
Exam #1
3
4,5,6
Metabolism, Respiration and Photosynthesis
Test #2
4
8,
The Cell Cycle and Cell Reproduction
5
9, 10
6
13,14,15
Evolution and Natural Selection
Test #5
7
16,17,18,
Classification
Ecology
8
Test #3
Genetics, Human Genetics and Chromosomes
Structure and Function of DNA
Test # 4
Review and Final Exam