Biology Survey I
BIOL-101 (3cr)
Black Hills State University
Fall 2014
________________________________________________________________________
Date (8-8:50 AM)
Lecture Topic – J305
Reading in Text
(9-9:50 AM)
____(2-2:30 PM________________________________________________________________________
Aug.
25
Introduction
Chapter 1
27
Scientific Method
29
Scientific Method
Sept.
1
No class – Labor Day
3
Chemistry of Life (Reading Quiz Ch 1)
Chapter 2
5
Why is Water so Remarkable?
8
Essential molecules for Living Organisms
10
Cells and Cell Structures (Reading Quiz Ch 2)
Chapter 3
12
Cell Membrane function
15
Cell Structures and Specialization
17
Cell Structures and Specialization (Reading Quiz Ch 3)
19
Cell Structures and Specialization
22
Photosynthesis
Chapter 4
24
Photosynthesis and review
26
Reading Day - Study for midterm
29
Midterm I Chapters 1-4.4 and class notes
Oct.
1
Cell Respiration
3
DNA and Genes
6
Protein Synthesis (Reading Quiz Ch 4 and 5.1-.10)
Chapter 5.1-.10
8
Gene Regulation
10
Cell Division
13
No class – Native American Day
15
Cell Division
Chapter 6
17
Genes and Inheritance (Reading Quiz Ch 6)
20
Genes and Inheritance
Chapter 7
22
Biotechnology and DNA finger printing
24
Forensics techniques
Chapter 5.11-5.17
27
Review of Concepts (Reading Quiz Ch 7)
29
Midterm II Chapters 4.5 -4.17, 5, 6, 7
31
Evolution and Natural Selection
Chapter 8
Nov.
3
Evolution and Natural Selection
5
Artificial and Sexual Selection
7
Evidence for Evolution
10
Evolution and Behavior
12
Evolution and Behavior (Reading Quiz Ch 8)
Chapter 9
14
Activity and Reading Day
17
Behavioral Ecology
19
Behavioral Ecology
Chapter 10
21
History of Life on Earth
24
History of Life on Earth (Reading Quiz Ch 10)
26-28
No class – Thanksgiving break
Dec.
1
History of Life on Earth
Chapter 13
3
Microbial Diversity and Classification
5
Microbial Diversity
8
Review of Concepts (Reading Quiz Chapter 13)
Dec.
12
8-9:30 AM (sec 3) or 11:30-1 (sec 2)
Dec.
17
8-9:30 AM (sec 1) Final Exams
____________________________________________________________________________________
Web site:
http://www.bhsu.edu/HollyDowning
Instructor, Office and Office Hours: Dr. H. Downing – NSB 111 M &F 10-11; M 3-4; T 4-5
Phone number and email: 642-6517; Holly.Downing@BHSU.edu
Course Description: Study of the nature, diversity, and classification of life, ecology, cells and
cell cycles, Mendelian and modern genetics evolution and evolution theory. CoRequisite: Biol
101L
Instructional Methods: Instructional methods include lectures and films, Iclicker questions and
discussions, class projects, tests.
Course Text: Jay Phelan. 2013. What is Life? New York: W. H. Freeman and Company 2nd
edition, pp. 1055. You need to purchase an iclicker as well.
Class Attendance Policy: You are expected to come to class. For obvious reasons, some
activities and all discussions in this class cannot be made-up. If you miss a lecture, it is your
responsibility to get the missed information from a classmate.
Cheating and Plagiarism Policy: In this course you are expected to perform to the utmost of
your abilities in an honest and sincere manner. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Academic misconduct will be dealt with per BOR regulations.
Make-up Policy: If you have an excused absence and need to make up an exam, the college has
consolidated make-up times at 7 AM. I can get you the day and location for the make-up exam.
Other class activities cannot be made up. You should make every effort to come to class to get
full credit.
Course Goals: Students will learn about basic molecules important in living systems, cell
structure and function, cell division, protein synthesis, biotechnology, evolution and microbial
diversity.
Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking this course, students will be able to
1. Identify and explain basic concepts, terminology and theories of cell structure and
function.
Assessment – Students will be able to answer exam and reading quiz questions on these
areas. They will also be able to discuss issues and answer questions in class.
2. Identify and explain major concepts, terminology and theories of behavioral ecology,
evolution and microbial diversity.
Assessment – Students will be able to answer exam and reading quiz questions on these
areas. They will also be able to discuss issues and answer questions in class.
3. Apply key natural science concepts and theories to contemporary issues.
Assessment – Students will be able to apply concepts when asked questions in class and
on exams.
Grade Evaluation:
(A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70 – 79, D = 60-69, F = below 60)
9 Reading Quizzes (drop lowest 2; 7 quizzes)
20% of total grade
2 Midterms
30%
Final
20%
4 Class Projects (dates TBA)
20%
Class participation – clicker questions and discussions
10%
READ AND REMEMBER:
1. Midterms and Final will cover lecture and reading material.
2. The reading quizzes will include 5 questions taken primarily from the review sections at the
end of chapters. When reading the book, be sure to also go through the review statements and be
able to answer the review questions. The answers to the questions are at the back of the book if
you have difficulty while reading the chapter and preparing for quizzes.
3. Class participation is expected. The answers you provide with the iclickers will be spot
evaluated to determine that discussions are being taken seriously and answers are thoughtful. The
iclickers also provide a record of attendance. Obviously you have to be present to be counted as
participating in the class. In addition, some class activities will be collected as part of the
participation grade.
4. There will be four projects done in class and handed in during the course of the semester.
Students will be asked to work in groups in solving problems or answering questions. Students
should all be prepared to report on their group’s answers. A brief write-up or problem solution
will be handed in and graded. The write-up must be done individually.
Note: Sincerely held religious beliefs will be reasonably accommodated with respect to
scheduling exams. For obvious reasons activities done in class cannot be made up in most cases.
ADA Statement: “Reasonable accommodations, as arranged through the Disabilities Services
Coordinator, will be provided for students with documented disabilities. Contact the BHSU
Disabilities Services Coordinator, Mike McNeil, at 605-642-6099, (Jacket Legacy Room in the
Student Union) or via email at mike.mcneil@bhsu.edu for more information. Additional
information can also be found at
http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/DisabilityServices/tabid/162/Default.aspx”
Freedom in learning. Under Board of Regents and University policy student academic
performance may be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters
unrelated to academic standards. Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or
views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they
are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled.
Students who believe that an academic evaluation reflects prejudiced or capricious consideration
of student opinions or conduct unrelated to academic standards should contact their college dean
to initiate a review of the evaluation.
Course Attendance: In general, enrollment in a class implies the responsibility for attending
each class session. However, the attendance policy for a specific class is at the discretion of the
faculty member teaching that class and will be outlined in the course syllabus. Students will be
allowed to make up graded work if an absence is due to participation in university-sponsored
activities, provided prior notification of the impending absence has been given to the instructor.