Biology 201 , Section BDD2
Course Syllabus, Fall 2016
Principles of Biology,Laboratory
Instructor: Dr.Soheli Chowdhury
Lab Hours: Friday 9- 11:50 am
Room: AC 4E04
Phone: 718- 262-2700
E-mail: schowdhury9@york.cuny.edu
Office hours: Monday 12 – 12:50 pm
Course Description
Biology 201. Principles of Biology. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation, 3
hours laboratory; 4 cr. The course studies the biology of organisms, the
structure and function of plant and animal organ systems, plant and animal
phylogeny; ecology and evolution.
Laboratory Schedule
Week
Lab 1
8/26
Lab 2
Lab 3
Lab 4
Lab 5
Lab 6
Lab 7
Lab 8
Lab 9
9/2
9/9
9/16
9/23
9/30
10/7
10/21
10/28
Lab 10
Lab 11
Lab 12
Lab 13
Lab 14
11/4
11/11
11/18
12/2
12/9
Texts
Laboratory Topic
Lab Safety
Digestion—Lecture / Case Study
Excretion—Lecture / Lab Exercise
Cardiovascular System—Lecture / Case Study
Cardiovascular System—Lab Exercise
Respiratory System—Lecture / Case Study
Reproduction—Lecture & Midterm Exam
Nerve—Lecture / Lab Exercise
Muscle—Lecture / Case Study
Scientific Method Case Study
Independent Study—Experimental Design
Library Resources
Fetal Pig Laboratory
Independent Study—Data Collection
Independent Study—Presentation
Final Exam
Reading
Chapter 41
Chapter 44
Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Chapter 46
Chapter 48
Chapter 50 (50.5)
Reece et al. 2014. Campbell Biology plus Mastering Biology, 10th Ed. ISBN-10:
0-321-77584.
Bio 201: Principles of Biology 1 Lab Guide REQUIRED
Download from Blackboard
Braude, S., Goran, D., and Maxfield, S. 2011. Case Studies for Understanding the
Human Body, 2nd Edition. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. ISBN 978-1-449639,
List price $5.00. REQUIRED
The text book is the same resource required for the lecture. The access card for the
cases is required and must be purchased to submit case study assignments.Please
read each lab exercise BEFORE arriving to class!
Performance
Evaluation
Your performance in the lab section of the course will be evaluated from lab exercises
(40%), a mid-term exam (15%) an independent project (20%) and an in class final
(25%). To receive credit for lab exercises, you must attend lab and turn in answers to
lab questions before leaving. The lowest two lab exercises will be dropped. THERE
WILL BE NO MAKEUPS! The lab will contribute 30% to your course grade.
Attendance
Regular attendance in class is necessary to receive credit for lab exercises.