Summer I, 2012
HCCS -Town and Country Campus
General Biology II – Biology 1407
CRN # 81780
MWF (Room 515) & TTh (Lab 511); 8:00 a.m.-12:00 n
Instructor: Dr. Judith Solti
Telephone: Spring Branch Campus (at the back of the main building) (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 Vol.II, 9th Ed.,Benjamin/Cummings Pub., 2011. Biology 1407
LABORATORY MANUAL, HCC/Blue Door Pub. 2011. You must purchase both of these required books and
bring them to class every day. It is your responsibility to read the textbook, lab book, and handouts for each topic
prior to class to facilitate classroom discussion. A copy of this syllabus may be found on Dr. Solti's Learning Web at
www.hccs.edu.
Optional Material: Class notes may be purchased in the HCCS Spring Branch Bookstore: Solti, Judith, BIOS
MEANS LIFE, Vol. II, 3rd ed., 2010. This is an optional purchase, but a helpful outline of the textbook.
Attendance and Participation: To gain a deeper understanding of subjects we teach, most colleges are
implementing active and collaborative learning. This means that, as Instructors, we will spend less time lecturing
from the book/notes, and more time facilitating activities, discussions, and deeper learning among the students. To
do this, the student must be in class every day, on time, and for the entire class period. This means that class
attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken at some point in every class period. If you are absent, you are
responsible for all material covered. Two absences (either excused or unexcused) may result in administrative
withdrawal (W) from the class. It is your responsibility to provide proof of any excused or emergency absence.
Class will start on time as much as possible. Tardiness is disrespectful to the Instructor and other students. If you
arrive late, it is your responsibility to inform the Instructor of your attendance before you leave class that day. If you
must leave class early for any reason, please discuss your departure with the Instructor. The student must read the
subject material ahead of time and participate in interactive activities and discussions centered around that day's
topic. As a result, both attendance and participation will be noted and graded for the semester.
Withdrawals: June 25, 2012 is the last day an Instructor may withdraw you from class. After that date, withdrawal
is not permitted and students must receive a final grade other than "W". If you are unable to complete the course,
you must request that your Instructor or counselor officially withdraw you by June 25th or risk getting an "F".
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 scheduled examinations. Make up exams will
only be given for a substantiated valid excuse or you will be given a “0” for that exam. If a student arrives late for a
scheduled 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. No exam grades
will be dropped from the student's average.
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
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Summer I, 2011
Biology 1407
CRN #81780
MWF (Room 515) & TTh (Lab 511) :8:00 -12:00 p.m.
Regulations." 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 on an exam, not following testing rules, such as communicating with your neighbor
or using a cell phone during a test, will be construed as cheating . 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, especially during exams. Tape recorders or laptops may be allowed in class with
permission (laptops may only be allowed for course material). 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 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 3 rd 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.
Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System (EGLS3): At HCC, 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, anonymous survey related to instruction, which will be made available to your professors and
department chairs for continual improvement of instruction.
GRADE COMPUTATION
4 Lecture Exams
= 400 pts
2 Lab Exams
= 200 pts
Lab Reports/Assignments = 100 pts
Participation/Attendance = 100 pts
Final Exam
= 200 pts
Total
=1000 pts
=40%
=20%
=10%
= 10%
= 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
6/4/12
Classes begin
6/5/12
Last day to drop/add
6/7/12
Official date of record
6/25/12
Last day for student and administrative withdrawals, by 4:30 p.m.
7/3/12
Instruction ends
7/4/12
Independence Day Holiday
7/5/12
Final Exam
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Summer I, 2011
Biology 1407
CRN #81780
MWF (Room 515) & TTh (Lab 511) :8:00 -12:00 p.m.
CHAPTERS AND LABS COVERED (22 DAY SESSION):
Week 1: Starting June 4th
Monday : Introduction, Syllabus, Lab Safety
Ch 22 Introduction to Darwinian Evolution
Tuesday : Ch 23 Evolution of Populations
Ch 24 The Origin of Species
Lab 1: Human Genetics
Wednesday: Ch 25 The History of Life on Earth
Ch 26 Phylogeny and The Tree of Life; Review for Exam #1
Thursday: Quiz #1 (Ch22-26)
Ch 27 Bacteria and Archae/Prokaryotes
Lab 2: Evolutionary Observations
Friday (June 8): Exam #1 (Ch 22-26)
Lab 3: Prokaryotes
Week 2: Starting June 11th
Monday : Ch 28 Protists
Ch 29 Land Plants
Tuesday : Ch 30 Seed Plants
Lab 4: Protista and Fungi
Wednesday: Quiz #2: (Ch 27-31)
Ch 31 Fungi; Review for Exam #2
Lab 6: Invertebrates and Dichotomous Keys; Review for Lab Exam #1
Thursday (June 14): Laboratory Exam #1 (Labs 1-4)
Ch 32 Animal Diversity
Friday (June 15): Exam #2 (Ch 27–31)
Ch 33 Invertebrates
Week 3: Starting June 18th
Monday : Ch 34 Vertebrates
Tuesday: Ch 40 Animal Form and Function
Lab 7: Animal Tissues
Wednesday: Ch 41 Animal Nutrition; Review for Exam #3
Ch 43 Immune System
Thursday : Quiz #3(Ch 32-34, 40-41)
Ch 42 Cardiovascular System
Lab 8: The Circulatory System; Anatomy Models
Friday (June 22): Exam #3 (Ch 32-34, 40-41)
Ch 42 Respiratory System
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Summer I, 2011
Biology 1407
CRN #81780
MWF (Room 515) & TTh (Lab 511) :8:00 -12:00 p.m.
Week 4: Starting June 25th
Monday: Ch 44 Osmoregulation and The Excretory System
Lab 9: The Respiratory System; Anatomy Models
Tuesday: Ch 45 Endocrine System
Lab 10: The Urinary and Reproductive Systems; Anatomy Models
Wednesday: Ch 46 Animal Reproduction; Review for Exam #4
Lab: Anatomy Models
Thursday: Quiz #4 (Ch 42-47)
Ch 47 Animal Development
Lab: Review for Lab Practical Exam #2
Friday (June 29): Exam #4 (Ch 42-47)
Ch 48: Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling
Week 5: Starting July 2th
Monday: Ch 49: Nervous System; Review for Final Exam
Tuesday (July 3): Lab Practical Exam (Anatomy Models)
Wednesday(July 4): .Independence Day Holiday
Thursday (July 5): Final Exam (Comprehensive); 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 in Lab 511
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