Summer I, 2011
HCCS -Town and Country Campus
General Biology II – Biology 1407
CRN #76128
MWF (Room 515) & TTh (Lab 528); 8:00 a.m.-12:00 n
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: immediately after class
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, 8th Edition, Volume II, Benjamin/Cummings Pub., 2008.
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. Remember that you are responsible for the reading
material.
Optional Material:
Class notes for this course may be purchased only in the HCCS Town & Country Bookstore: Solti, Judith, BIOS
MEANS LIFE, Vol. II, 3rd edition, 2010. Supplementary material may be found on Dr. Solti’s Learning Web.
Attendance
Class attendance is MANDATORY. Attendance will be taken at the start and end of every class. If you are absent,
you will be responsible for all material covered. It is the responsibility of the student to provide proof of any excused
or emergency absence. Two 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 and have missed roll
call, 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 prior to the beginning of
class or you will be marked absent for the day. Late arrivals/early departures will be noted and affect your grade.
Withdrawals:
HCC policy provides that students may be dropped after missing more than 6 hours of class time. The last day that
an Instructor or a counselor can withdraw you is June 29, 2011. 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, it is your
responsibility to officially withdraw by June 29th 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. Disruptive behavior/activities which interfere with
teaching and/or learning will not be tolerated and may result in an administrative withdrawal without refund.
Lecture Examinations:
Students are expected to participate in all scheduled examinations. Make up exams will be given only for valid
excuses (must substantiate) or you will be given a “0” for that exam. If a student arrives late for a scheduled
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Biology 1407
CRN # 76128
MWF (Rm 515) & TTh (Lab 528) :8:00 -12:00 p.m.
exam, they will have only the time remaining from the official start of the exam. Students must take the final exam
during the scheduled date/time or a letter grade of “F” will be given for the final exam. Pop quizzes will be given to
gauge progress. Points earned will count as bonus points only. There is NO make-up for a missed pop quiz.
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. Lab reports turned in late will start
at a grade of 50% before being graded. All 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:
Refer to HCC policy on academic dishonesty. Keep in mind that whether you are cheating or not, not following
testing rules, such as communicating with your neighbor or using a cell phone during a test, will be construed as
cheating. A written warning will be issued for a 1 st 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 exam, 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. All cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off and out
of sight unless specifically approved. Tape recorders may be allowed in class with special permission. If you have
ANY problem that you would like us to address, please inform the Instructor as soon as possible. Any student with
a documented disability (physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Service Office (713-718-5422) at the beginning of each semester.
Faculty are authorized to provide only accommodations requested by their office. NOTE: Students who repeat a
course for a 3rd or more times may soon face tuition/fee increases at HCCS and other Texas public colleges and
universities. Please ask your Instructor/Counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to
withdrawal or if you are not receiving a passing grade.
GRADE COMPUTATION
4 Lecture Exams
= 480 pts
1 Lab Practical Exam
= 100 pts
Mini A&P Test
= 100 pts
Lab Reports/Hmwk.
= 100 pts
Partic/Attend.
= 20 pts
Final Exam
= 200 pts
Total
=1000 pts
=48%
=10%
=10%
=10%
= 2%
= 20%
= 100%
GRADING SCALE
1000 – 900 pts
899 – 800 pts
799 – 700 pts
699 – 600 pts
599 – 0
=A
=B
=C
=D
=F
=100-90%
= 89-80%
=79-70%
=69-60%
=59-0%
IMPORTANT DATES
6/06/11
Classes begin
6/07/11
Last day to drop/add
6/09/11
Official date of record
6/29/11
Last day for student and administrative withdrawals, by 4:30 p.m.
7/01/11
Instruction ends
7/04/11
Independence Day Holiday
7/06/11
Final Exam
7/15/11
Grades available to students
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Summer I, 2011
Biology 1407
CRN # 76128
MWF (Rm 515) & TTh (Lab 528) :8:00 -12:00 p.m.
CHAPTERS AND LABS COVERED (21 DAY SESSION):
Week 1: Starting June 6th
Monday
Introduction and Syllabus
Ch 22 Darwin & Descent with Modification
Tuesday
Ch 23 Evolution of Populations
Ch 24 Origin of Species
Lab 1: Population Genetics
Wednesday
Ch 25 Phylogeny
Ch 26 Tree of Life; Review for Exam #1
Thursday
Quiz #1 (Ch22-26)
Ch 27 Prokaryotes
Lab 2: Bacteria
Friday: June 10
Exam #1 (Ch 22-26)
Ch 28 Protists
Week 2: Starting June 13th
Monday
Ch 29 Land Plants
Tuesday
Ch 30 Seed Plants
Lab 3: Protists
Wednesday
Ch 31 Fungi; Review for Exam #2
Thursday
Quiz #2 (Ch 27-31)
Ch 32 Animal Diversity
Lab 7: Survey of the Animal Kingdom
Friday: June 17
Exam #2 (Ch 27–31)
Ch 33 Invertebrates
Week 3: Starting June 20th
Monday
Ch 34 Vertebrates
Tuesday
Ch 40 Animal Form and Function
Lab 4: Animal and Plant Tissues
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Biology 1407
CRN # 76128
MWF (Rm 515) & TTh (Lab 528) :8:00 -12:00 p.m.
Week 3 Continued:
Wednesday
Ch 41 Animal Nutrition; Review for Exam #3
Ch 43 Immune System
Thursday
Quiz #3(Ch 32-34, 40-41)
Mini A&P lecture
Lab: Anatomy Models
Friday: June 24
Exam #3 (Ch 32-34, 40-41)
Mini A&P lecture
Week 4: Starting June 27th
Monday: June 27
Mini A&P Test
Ch 42 Circulatory System
Tuesday
Ch 44 Excretory System and Homeostasis
Lab: Anatomy Models
Wednesday
Ch 45 Endocrine System; Review for Exam #4
Lab: Anatomy Models
Thursday:
Quiz #4 (Ch 42-46)
Ch 46 Animal Reproduction
Lab: Review for Lab Practical Exam
Friday: July 1
Exam #4 (Ch 42-46)
Review for Final Exam
Week 5: Starting July 4th
Monday: July 4th………Independence Day Holiday
Tuesday: July 5
Lab Practical Exam
Wednesday: July 6
Final Exam (Comprehensive); 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 in Room 515
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