Houston Community College: Fall 2011
Biology 1407: General Biology II: CRN # 54803
Town and Country Campus
Mon (Lab 528) & Wed (Room 515); 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Judith Solti
Telephone: Town & Country Square (713) 718-5415, leave voice mail
e-mail address: DocExo@AOL.com (personal) or judith.solti@hccs.edu (work)
Availability: M-Th 2 – 5 p.m.; by appointment on Fridays or Saturdays
Course Description & Objectives: This 4 credit course focuses on the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and the
form and function of both plants and animals. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy/physiology of humans. The objective of this
course is to give an in-depth study of the biological sciences, especially for those students pursuing health or life sciences majors.
Refer to the student handbook for the HCCS mission statement.
Prerequisite: General Biology I: 1406 or equivalent is required.
Required Textbooks: Campbell, N.A., Biology, 9th Edition Vol. II, Benjamin/Cummings Pub.,2011; Merritt, R.G. and Keating,
R.J., Laboratory Exercises For College General Biology 2, 2nd Edition, 2003
Course Material: Reading your textbook, lab book and any handouts IS required. Homework will be assigned from the
textbook and from handouts. You are expected to complete the assigned reading for each topic prior to class. Remember that
you are responsible for the reading material.
Optional Material: Class notes may be purchased in the HCCS T&C Bookstore: Solti, Judith, Bios Means Life, Vol. II, 3nd
edition, 2010. Syllabi, review sheets, etc. may be found on Dr. Solti’s Learning Web at www.hccs.edu.
Attendance: Class attendance is MANDATORY and will be taken at the start of every class period. If you are absent, you are
responsible for all material covered. Attendance and participation will be graded…10 pts deducted for each unexcused absence.
Four absences (either excused or unexcused) may result in administrative withdrawal (W) from the class. Tardiness is
disrespectful to the Instructor and other students. If you arrive late, it is your responsibility to inform the Instructor before you
leave class that day or you will be marked absent. If you must leave class early for any reason, please discuss your departure
with the Instructor.
Withdrawals: November 3, 2011 is the last day an instructor or counselor may withdraw you from classes. After that date,
withdrawal is not permitted and students must receive a final grade other than “W”. Therefore, if you are unable to complete the
course, you must request that your instructor or counselor withdraw you by Nov.3rd or risk getting an “F” in the course.
Student Conduct (refer to Student Handbook): HCC views college-level students as adults who subscribe to a basic standard
of conduct. Therefore, appropriate student conduct is expected in the classroom at all times.
Lecture Examinations: Students are expected to participate in all examinations. Make up exams will be given only for valid
excuses (must substantiate/have a doctor’s note) or you will be given a “0”. If a student arrives late, they will have only the time
remaining from the official start of the exam. Students must take the final exam during the scheduled time/date or a grade of “F”
will be given. No exam grades will be dropped from the student’s average.
Bonus Point Opportunities: Pop quizzes will be given throughout the semester to gauge progress as well as to earn bonus
points. There is NO make-up for a missed pop quiz since it also rewards attendance. Other bonus point opportunities, such as
service learning, will be provided at a later date.
Laboratory Conduct and Examinations: Students are expected to abide by the rules of safety at all times during the laboratory
exercises and are required to read and sign the HCC "Biology Laboratory Safety Rules and Regulations." Although students
work in groups, individuals will complete their own lab reports (if not, the situation will be treated as academic dishonesty).
These lab reports are to be stapled and turned in at the beginning of the next session or when requested. Unstapled lab reports
will be handed back and given a “0”. Lab reports turned in late will start at a grade of 50% before being graded. All late lab
reports must be turned in before the scheduled Lab Practical Exam. There is no make-up for a missed Lab Practical Exam - it is
an automatic “0”.
Scholastic Dishonesty During Examinations: A written warning will be issued for a first suspicion of dishonesty on a lab
report. Further dishonesty will result in a grade of “0” on those reports. In the case of dishonesty on an examination (refer to
Student Handbook), a grade of “0” will be given for the exam and the student will not be allowed to complete the exam or stay in
the room. If dishonesty becomes a chronic and persistent problem, the student may receive an “F” for the course.
Miscellaneous: Smoking is not allowed in the class or lab. Cellular phones must be turned off and out of sight, especially
Fall 2011
Biology 1407
CRN # 54803
Mon(Lab 528)/Wed(Rm 515); 11 am - 2 pm
during exams . Video recording is not permitted. Tape recorders or laptops may be allowed with permission. If you have ANY
problem that you would like us to address, please inform the Instructor as soon as possible. Students with disabilities (ADA)
should inform their Instructor as soon as possible for a referral to the ADA counselor for "reasonable accommodations"
recommendations. Students who repeat a course for a 3rd or more times WILL face tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas
public colleges and universities. Please ask your Instructor/Counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to
considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving a passing grade.
Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System: EGLS 3
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and
learning. During a designated time, 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 division 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.
GRADE COMPUTATION
4 Lecture Exams
1 Lab Practical Exam
Lab Reports/Hmwk
Attendance/Participation
Final Exam
Total
= 480 pts = 48%
= 100 pts = 10%
= 100 pts = 10%
= 100 pts = 10%
= 220 pts = 22%
=1000 pts=100%
Keep ahead of the material! Educators suggest studying 2-3 hours for each hour of class time. For this class, that equals 12-18
hours/week of studying.
GRADING SCALE
1000 - 900 points = 100 - 90%= A
899 - 800 points = 89 - 80% = B
799 - 700 points = 79 - 70% = C
699 - 600 points = 69 - 60% = D
599 - 0 points=59 - 0% = F
IMPORTANT DATES
August 30, 2011 Last day for drop/add/swap
September 5, 2011 School closed- Labor Day Holiday
September 9, 2011 Official date of record
November 3, 2011 Last day for administrative/student withdrawals (4:30 p.m.)
November 24-27, 2011 School closed-Thanksgiving Holiday
December 12-18, 2011 Final exams
December 23, 2011 Grades available to students
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
Aug 29
Aug 31
TOPIC
Introduction/Darwin
Populations/Origin of Species
Sept 5
Sept 7
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
History of Life/Tree of Life
CHAPTER#
22
23, 24
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LAB#
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Fall 2011
Biology 1407
Sept 12
Sept 14
Tree of Life
1st EXAM (Ch 22-26)
Sept 19
Sept 21
CRN # 54803
Mon(Lab 528)/Wed(Rm 515); 11 am - 2 pm
26, Review
EXAM
2
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Bacteria
Protists
27
28
3
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Sept 26
Sept 28
Land Plants
Seed Plants
29
30
-4
Oct 3
Oct 5
Fungi
2nd EXAM (Ch 27-31)
31, Review
EXAM
-7
Oct 10
Oct 12
Animal Diversity
Invertebrates
32
33
8
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Oct 17
Oct 19
Vertebrates
Animal Form and Function
34
40
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Oct 24
Oct 26
Animal Nutrition
3rd EXAM (Ch 32-34, 40-41)
41, Review
EXAM
-Pig VT, Models
Oct 31
Nov 2
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
42
42
Models
Models
Nov 7
Nov 9
Immune System
Excretory System
43
44
Models
Models
Nov 14
Nov 16
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
45
46
Models
Models
Nov 21
Nov 23
Reproductive System
4th EXAM (Ch 42-46)
46, Review
EXAM
Models
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Nov 28
Nov 30
Review for Lab Practical
Nervous System
Lab Review
48
Models
Lab Review
Dec 5
Dec 7
LAB PRACTICAL EXAM
No Class: Study Day
LAB EXAM
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Dec 12, Mon
FINAL EXAM
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cumulative
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