SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ammerman Campus
Biology Department
Course Title: Modern Biology II
Catalog No.: BIO 152
Instructor:
Dr. J. Anastasia
Semester:
Spring 2015
Office: WJLLSB 303
Phone:
451-4923
E-mail: anastaj@sunysuffolk.edu
Web page: www2.sunysuffolk.edu/anastaj
Connect Web page: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/j_anastasia_spring_2015_sccc
Office Hours: Monday online 3:00-4:00
Tues 1:45-2:45
Wed 12:30-2:30
Thursday 1:45-2:45
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Evolutionary and environmental adaptations are the context in which Macroevolution,
Molecular and Classical Systematics, Structure, Function and Process are studied. This
course is designed for science emphasis students who have completed Modern Biology I
(BIO 150).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The design of this course work will enable students:
1. to trace the functional and structural adaptations in the evolution from simple to
complex organisms in their respective environments
2. to apply principles of systematics to construct taxonomic schema, and to investigate
contemporary molecular systematics
3. to compare and contrast systems for nutrient acquisition, digestion, gas exchange,
internal transport, osmoregulation, and excretion in representative species
4. to explain the maintenance of homeostasis through biofeedback mechanisms
5. to analyze the intricacies of neural control and effectors in the evolutionary
progression from unicellular organisms to the human species
6. to understand the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of hormonal control in
growth, development and regulatory processes in plants and animals
7. to correlate patterns of reproduction and embryonic development with natural habitats
and evolutionary station of representative species
8. to develop skills in biotechnology, dissection, microscopy, experimental testing on
living organisms, and making physiological measurements
9. to synthesize strategies for problem-solving, making scientific observations, data
analysis, and formulating conclusions and inquiries about biological phenomena
10. to apply critical thinking strategies to arguments on contemporary controversial issues
in biology and medicine
Students will have the opportunities to demonstrate the acquisition of these objectives on
examinations, in the laboratory, through discussions in class, and by papers written
outside of class.
Modern Biology II, BIO 152 Syllabus: Dr. Anastasia
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REQUIRED BOOKS:
Raven, Peter, et al. Biology (10th edition), McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2011
Anastasia, Jean R. and Thomas T. Gordon. Modern Biology II Laboratory Manual, 2nd
edition. Pearson Custom Publishing 2011. (available at campus bookstore)
SUPPLIES:
Latex surgical gloves (for lab), binder or folder for lab handouts
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
 Attendance at lecture sessions is expected, and you are responsible for any
materials missed. Attendance will be taken at every meeting as per college
protocol. The College defines excessive absence or lateness as more than the
equivalent of one week of class meetings during the semester.
 Attendance at laboratory meetings is required. Students who miss more than
one (1) lab session may be dropped from the course. If you know in advance
that you will miss a laboratory meeting or have missed one due to illness,
emergency, etc., it is your responsibility to make-up this session. However, this is
dependent on permission of the other instructor and the availability of other
laboratory meetings, and you will need written documentation of your make-up
by the instructor. Please see me if you need to make such arrangements.
 The last official date to withdraw from the course is March 11, 2014. Students
wishing to withdraw from class after this date must contact me and complete a
withdraw slip from the registrar’s office, which I must sign. All students who go
AWOL without completing a withdraw form will automatically receive a grade
of “F”.
 A student may be removed from the class roster by an instructor at any time
when, in the judgment of the instructor, absences have been excessive or when a
student is disruptive or disrespectful. Leaving laboratory class early is not
permitted.
COURSE PROCEDURE:
Modern educational methods will be incorporated into the traditional subject matter for
this biology majors-level course. The lecture style will include explanation of factual
material, presentation of critical thinking strategies, and student participation. Lectures
will be presented using Power Point. All Power Point lectures will be posted on my
website. Laboratory will include modern biotechniques, dissections of preserved
specimens, microscopic study of prepared slides, experimental testing on living
organisms, recording, analyzing and discussing data.
AMMERMAN CAMPUS CENTERS FOR STUDENT INDEPENDENT
LEARNING:
Biology Learning Center: William J Lindsey Life Science Bldg; Academic Computing
and Internet Center: Huntington Library, lower floor; Electronic and Print Resource
Center: Huntington Library, lobby floor; Writing Center: Islip Arts Building, Room 116.
Modern Biology II, BIO 152 Syllabus: Dr. Anastasia
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EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING:
A. LECTURE GRADE:
Three lecture tests will be given. Tests may consist of multiple choice, fill- inthe-blank, matching, short answer, essay and problem questions. Together these exams
will constitute 35% of your course grade.
Writing Assignment: Details will be given out in class. 5% of your course grade
B. LABORATORY GRADE: Two major practical examinations, laboratory work,
quizzes, and written reports will combine to constitute 35% of your course grade. Points
will be deducted from assignments turned in after the announced due date.
Quizzes (5 pts),
checkout worksheets (5 pts),
experimental designs (10 pts)
& lab reports (15 pts )
1/3 lab grade \
Practical Exam 1 (100 pts)
1/3 lab grade > together = 35% course grade
Practical Exam 2 (100 pts)
1/3 lab grade /
C. THE FINAL EXAMINATION
A comprehensive final examination will be given on the last day of the course.
Format will be similar to the lecture exams but more questions will be included.
The final will constitute 25% of your course grade.
D. FINAL COURSE GRADE SCALE
In accordance with college policy, the following letter grades will be assigned
based upon your final score: A = 90-100; B+ = 85-89; B = 80-84; C+ = 75-79; C
= 70-74; D+ = 65-69; D = 60-64; F = 59 or below
Important Note: Make-up exams will be given only with a legitimate doctor’s note
and/or prior approval. Do everything within your power not to miss an exam. If you do
miss an exam due to illness or personal matters and wish to remake the exam, you must
contact me within normal business hours the day of the exam so that a remake (if
granted) may be scheduled. If you send me an email and I do not acknowledge receipt of
it by the end of the business day, assume that I have not read it, and be sure to contact me
by phone or by other means.
General Information and Class Policies:
 Academic integrity: Cheating (including but not limited to glancing at other
student’s work, talking during exams, using notes during examination, etc),
plagiarism, falsification of records/data, and other violations of the student code
constitute violation of this provision and will not be tolerated. Academic
misconduct will be reported to the appropriate office for resolution and students in
violation of the academic integrity code may be removed from the class or the
course at the discretion of the instructor. I reserve the right to relocate students
during exams in support of this policy.
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Late work: All assignments are due on the date assigned. Exceptions will only be
made if you have been given permission beforehand or under extremely unusual
circumstances.
Classroom Conduct: Please respect the instructor and students by arriving on
time, and silencing your cell phones. Text messaging is NOT permitted in class
and is considered disruptive. I reserve the right to remove any student for
texting, and/or other disruptive behavior at any time.
Please be advised that students are not permitted to leave class during an exam,
unless they have completed the exam and handed it in to the instructor. Please
make any necessary arrangements (e.g., bathroom breaks) prior to the exam.
Study Hints: Take your own notes during lecture- do not rely on the PowerPoint
lectures alone. If something is unclear, ask questions! Be sure to keep up with the
required readings - Make note of anything that is unclear and ask for clarification
as necessary. The course covers a very extensive amount of material with a good
degree of difficulty. Be prepared to spend sufficient time reading the text,
reviewing your notes, and resolving your laboratory exercises, reports, etc. Seek
the help of fellow students, tutors and, of course, me, when needed.
For students with disabilities and/or “Special Services” notices please see me
immediately at the start of the semester. I will do everything I can, within reason
and school policy, to accommodate your needs.
Make the most of your time spent in lecture and lab by paying attention, asking
questions, and enjoying the subject matter!
BIO 152 Spring 2015 LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Tuesday Day Lab
20-Jan 1 Introduction- Experimental
22-Jan
Design, Data Analysis and
Presentation
27-Jan 2 Ecology
29-Jan
3-Feb 3 Systematics
5-Feb
10-Feb 4 Signaling Systems
12-Feb
17-Feb 5 Reproduction
19-Feb
24-Feb 6 Development
26-Feb
3-Mar NO CLASS
5-Mar
12-Mar
10-Mar Practical Exam #1
17-Mar 7 Nutrition in Fungi, Plants and
24-Mar
31-Mar
7-Apr
14-Apr
21-Apr
28-Apr
5-May
Invertebrates
8 Vertebrate Nutrition
SPRING BREAK
9 Gas Exchange
10 Transport
11 Vertebrate Circulation
12 Osmoregulation and Excretion
Practical Exam #2
Thursday Lab
1 Introduction- Experimental
Design, Data Analysis and
Presentation
2 Ecology
3 Systematics
4 Signaling Systems
5 Reproduction
6 Development
Practical Exam #1
7 Nutrition in Fungi, Plants and
Invertebrates
19-Mar 8 Vertebrate Nutrition
26-Mar
2-Apr
9-Apr
16-Apr
23-Apr
30-Apr
7-May
9 Gas Exchange
SPRING BREAK
10 Transport
11 Vertebrate Circulation
12 Osmoregulation and Excretion
Practical Exam #2
Cleanup/ Wrap-up
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BIO 152 Spring 2015 - LECTURE SCHEDULE
DATES
1/20, 1/22
TOPIC
Course Introduction
Evidence for Evolution
Origin of Species & Macroevolution
Ch 21
Ch 22
Ecology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Ch 55
Ch 56
2/3
Taxonomy and Systematics
Ch 23, Ch 26
2/5
Diversity: Bacteria, Protists, Fungi
2/10
Diversity: Plants
Ch 26: 26.4; Ch 28: 28.1-28.3
Ch 29: 29.1-29.3; Ch 31
Ch 30
2/12
Lecture Exam #1
2/17
Diversity: Animals
2/19, 2/24
Reproduction
2/26
3/3
3/5
3/10, 3/12
3/19
3/24
3/26
3/31, 4/2
4/7
Development
NO CLASS- Prof Dev Day
Development Continued
Nutrition and Digestion
Plants
Animals
Gas Exchange
Plants
Animals
Lecture Exam #2
Gas Exchange Continued
Transport in Plants
NO CLASS- Spring Break
Transport in Plants Continued
4/9, 4/14
Circulation in Animals
Ch 49
4/16
Osmoregulation and Excretion
Ch 50
4/21
4/23
Lecture Exam #3
Osmoregulation and Excretion Cont’d
Neural Control
Neural Control cont’d
Hormonal Control of Animals & Plants
REVIEW
CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM
Ch 44
Ch 44
Ch 41: 41.5; Ch 46
1/27, 1/29
3/17,
4/28
4/30, 5/5
5/7
5/12
READINGS IN TEXT
Ch 32; skim Ch 33 & 34
Ch 35: 35.1-35.8, skim rest
Ch 42: 42.3-42.6
Ch 52: 52.1-52.4
Ch 37; Ch 53: 53.1-53.4
Ch 39: 39.1-39.3
Ch 48
Ch 36: 36.2-36.5
Ch 49
Ch 38
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SCHEDULE OF IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday
Thursday
20-Jan
27-Jan
3-Feb
10-Feb
17-Feb Lab Report 1 Due
24-Feb
3-Mar Prof Dev Day- No Class
10-Mar Practical Exam #1
22-Jan
29-Jan
5-Feb
12-Feb Lecture Exam #1
19-Feb Lab Report 1 Due
26-Feb
5-Mar Practical Exam #1
12-Mar
Last day to Withdraw
17-Mar
24-Mar
31-Mar
7-Apr
14-Apr
21-Apr
28-Apr
5-May
12-May
Spring Break
Second Lab Report Due
Lecture Exam #3
Practical Exam #2
Final Exam
19-Mar
26-Mar
2-Apr
9-Apr
16-Apr
23-Apr
30-Apr
7-May
Lecture Exam #2
Writing Assignment Due
Spring Break
Second Lab Report Due
Practical Exam #2
Spring
2015