BSC 105 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
FALL 2011
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. F. Robin O’Keefe, Ph.D.
Office S267, Phone 696-2427
email: okeefef@marshall.edu
LABORATORY TEACHING ASSISTANTS:
Names and contact information will be given on the first day of lab.
LECTURES: T TH Corbly 105
LABS: S-273
Monday 10:00-11:50 (Section 105; CRN 1264)
Monday 2:00-3:50 (Section 106; CRN 1265)
Tuesday 8:00-9:50 (Section 107; CRN 1266)
Tuesday 10:00-11:50 (Section 108; CRN 1267)
DR. O’KEEFE’S OFFICE HOURS:
Thursdays 9:30-3:00 (other by appointment.)
BOOKS REQUIRED:
Human Biology, Second or Eleventh Edition, Sylvia S. Mader
Laboratory Guide (available at Marshall Bookstore)
Week/Date
I
8/23
8/25
LAB:
Lecture Topics
Homework or Sex?
Cells, Body Systems
Laboratory Safety
Readings
Chapter 1,2
Chapter 3,4
II
8/30
9/1
LAB:
Cardiovascular System: Heart
Cardiovascular System: Vessels
Scientific Measurement
Chapter 5
III
9/6
9/8
LAB:
Blood, Lymphatics, and Immunity
Digestive System & Nutrition
NO LAB
Chapter 6,7
Chapter 8
IV
9/13
9/15
LAB:
Digestive System & Nutrition
Respiratory System
Column Chromatography
V
9/20
9/22
LAB:
Urinary System
EXAM 1 (100 pts)
Microscope and Cells
Chapter 10
VI
9/27
9/29
LAB:
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Circulation
Chapter 11
Chapter 9
VII
10/4
10/6
LAB:
Muscular System
Muscular System
Immunology
Chapter 12
VIII
10/11
10/13
LAB:
Nervous System
Nervous System
Digestion
Chapter 13
IX
10/18
10/20
LAB:
Senses
Endocrine System
Skeleton
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
X
10/25
10/27
LAB:
EXAM 2 (100 pts)
Reproductive System
Nervous System
XI
11/1
11/3
LAB:
Development and Aging
Chromosomes and Cancer
Embryology
Chapter 17
Chapter 18, 19
XII
11/8
11/10
LAB:
Genetic Inheritance
DNA and Technology
Genetics
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
XIII
11/15
11/17
LAB:
Human Evolution
Global Ecology
Urinary Systems & Reproductive Systems
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
XIV
11/22
11/24
LAB:
THANKSGIVING BREAK
XV
11/29
12/1
LAB:
Human Population and Resources
The Way the World Ends
Population Growth and Human Impact
XVI
12/6
Lecture Review for Final
Chapter 16
Chapter 24
FINAL EXAM (EXAM 3, 100 pts): December 8, 12:45-2:45 (100pts)
ATTENDANCE POLICY: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL SCHEDULED LECTURES
AND LABORATORY SESSIONS!!!! Lectures are designed to explain difficult material, indicate
relative importance of specific topics, answer questions, and give guidance and direction in your study.
If you are not present it will be much more difficult for you. If you miss a class session, it is YOUR
responsibility to obtain all assignments and materials.
Laboratory Attendance and Grades: Your lab grade will be calculated 13 graded data sheets
@ 10 points/data sheet. Each data sheet must be handed in by the student by the end of each lab period –
no late data sheets are to be accepted.
select two lowest grades for dropping. No excuses are necessary for the dropped data sheet grades;
however, both excused and unexcused absences do count toward the two drops. If an exception for
extra drops due to an extended medical situation (for example) is necessary, arrangements are to
be made between you and Dr. O'Keefe, NOT between the student and the TA.
-up labs available are other sections of the same course during the same lab week. The
lab schedule is posted in each room. If a student attends a make-up lab section, s/he must write his/her
name and his/her regular TA’s name on the data sheet, then turn in the data sheet to the TA in the lab
attended. The “makeup” TA should write his/her name on the data sheet in case of questions, and then it
is that TA’s job to get the data sheet to the student’s regular TA for grading.
EXAMS: There are 3 exams scheduled during this course; two midterms that will occur during lecture
periods, and the final. All three are worth 100 pts each, and all are non-cumulative and of the same
length. Tests may include multiple choice, figure labeling, true-false, or other types of questions. Makeup exams ARE NOT ordinarily given; all make-up exams will be comprised solely of essay questions.
MAKE-UP EXAMS: Make-up exams are NOT ordinarily given. If you miss an exam you must provide
an acceptable excuse within 24 hours of the scheduled time for the exam. If you do not you will not be
permitted to take a make-up and a “0" will be scored for this exam. Make-up exams will be given
ONLY in the event of 1) an officially approved university absence, 2) a death in the immediate family,
or 3) an illness that prevents you from attending class on the scheduled exam day. In the case of illness,
you must provide a note signed by a physician stating that you could not be present during the exam
period for medical reasons. Make-up exams will be essay exams. WEATHER: if the university is open
the exam will be given. Period. ATHLETES: members of sports teams that must travel on exam days
may take the exam early. We should meet and arrange this as early in the semester as possible.
EXTRA CREDIT: There is NO EXTRA CREDIT in this course. Seriously. Don't even ask.
GRADING: Letter grades will not be assigned until the end of the semester and then are determined on
the percent of total possible points (410) achieved by the following scale:
100-90% = A; 89-80% = B; 79-70% = C; 69-60% = D
Your final average will include lecture exam grades and lab sheet grades.
SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS
1. You are now in college, preparing for a professional degree or degree program. The most important
thing I can teach you is to TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR EDUCATION. If you can learn how to do
this, the skills will serve you well in the future.
2. Schedule a minimum of 2 hours study time for each hour in the classroom or lab. The first question
you should always ask yourself is: What are the important points of this lecture and associated reading?
List five. Make a list. Build your study strategy around it.
3. Read before lecture and labs. Listen and take notes. Print out lecture notes and use them as study
guides. Material that I stress in lecture WILL be on the exam. Material in the reading that I do not
mention MAY be on the exam, but will not be stressed.
4. Review after EVERY session Read for understanding. Condense and organize notes from lectures
and reading. Determine key words and concepts.
5. Practice recalling from memory. Try drawing structures, pathways, and relationships. Practice
writing down and saying terms.
6. If you LEARN the new material day by day (not just the might before the exam) and practice recall
then you will find it easier to listen, take notes, read, and take exams.
7. Study smart!!! It is not just the amount of time, but how you spend your study time. Study away from
the TV, music, or other distractions. Forming a study group is an excellent idea. Cooperate and
graduate!!
HELP
If your having trouble or not doing as well as you want to (or need to) come take or me or the TAs! Its
our job to try to help you.
Marshall also has organizations helping students that are having problems:
1. University College Tutoring Center (in the basement of the Community College building
between the Henderson Center and Prichard Hall) You can view the drop in tutoring schedule on
line and even request a tutor on line at: http:www.marshall.edu/uc/ts.shtm
2. Department of Biological Sciences tutoring.