BIOLOGY 1010
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREF #
SUMMER I- 2014
General Biology (BIO 101) is a four credit Biological Science course developed primarily for
non-science majors. The course consists of a lecture component (three hours each week) and a
laboratory session (three hours each week). The time commitment on your part, therefore, is the
same as if you had enrolled in TWO three credit courses. At the end of the semester, ONE GRADE
IS GIVEN based on your performance in BOTH lecture and laboratory.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name:
Title:
E-mail:
Office Location:
Office Phone Number:
Biology Office Number: (301) 322- 0420
Office Hours:
Please feel free to arrange an appointment if my office schedule isn't
convenient or if you prefer not to drop in.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
1.
What is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology. 2011. Phelan. WH Freeman.
ISBN 978-1-4292-4666-8
2.
Human Biology: Condensed, 6th edition. 2009. Bres and Weisshaar. Education Resources.
3.
Thinking About Biology, 3rd edition. 2009. Bres and Weisshaar. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. ISBN
0-13-230736-7
These books will be used frequently in lecture and laboratory. Please bring them with you every day.
OPTIONAL: Dissection of the Fetal Pig (color photograph sheet) or Full Color Photo Atlas
REQUIRED MATERIALS
1.
Several #2 pencils (Mechanical pencils are preferred. You never have to sharpen them and
they are better for the environment.)
2.
Erasers (lots)
3.
Set of colored highlighters (or colored pencils)
4.
Calculator (nothing fancy needed)
5.
Stapler (points will be deducted for papers that are turned in without a staple)
Bring these materials with you to ALL lab and lecture sessions. You will always write lab exercises
you do during class time in pencil.
CLASS PARTICIPATION:
There will be graded homework assignments, class discussions, and non-graded, optional
homework assignments. To be successful, you must keep up with the assigned readings and be
prepared to discuss them in class. If you allow yourself to fall behind, it will be very difficult to catch up
again. You are expected to read the assigned lecture AND laboratory material BEFORE the
class meets and to be prepared to discuss the material in class.
NOTE:
At the end of each laboratory period, we will have a class discussion summarizing the
main points covered that day.
Students will not be allowed to leave lab early without permission. Should you choose to
do so without permission, you will be marked absent for that laboratory session. YOU
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE EXAM OR TURN IN THE HOMEWORK ON
THE MISSED SUBJECT MATTER THE FOLLOWING LAB PERIOD.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The final course grade is determined based on 780 possible points. The exact number of points
needed for a particular grade is listed at the bottom of the attached Grade Record Sheet.
In order to be successful in this course, you must be able to demonstrate your comprehension by
explaining course concepts in your own words and apply your knowledge to new situations. Exams
will include objective questions in a variety of formats. There will also be several essay questions and
problem solving opportunities on each examination.
All lecture and laboratory exams (Except the Lecture Final) will be returned to you. Exams are a
learning experience. It is important to go over the exams and correct your misconceptions. The
course material is cumulative in that comprehension of subjects later in the course hinges on your
understanding of earlier, foundation concepts. If you need clarification on something you missed on
the exam, or didn't understand during lecture or lab, please come and see me.
COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
SAVE ALL GRADED PAPERS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR FINAL GRADE IN THE COURSE. IN
CASE OF A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN MY RECORDED GRADES AND YOUR RECOLLECTION
OF YOUR GRADE, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW ME THE GRADED PAPER BEFORE I CAN
CORRECT ANY ERRORS IN MY RECORDS. LECTURE EXAMS = 400 POINTS
There will be four lecture exams, each worth 100 points. Each exam will include several essay
questions. For example, you will be required to explain basic concepts, define terms, read and draw
graphs, and demonstrate your expertise in data analysis and interpretation.
LECTURE EXAMS = 400 POINTS
There will be four lecture exams, each worth 100 points. Each exam will include several essay questions. For
example, you will be required to explain basic concepts, define terms, read and draw graphs, and demonstrate
your expertise in data analysis and interpretation.
Since additional time is needed to formulate answers to problem solving and concept based questions, all
lecture exams (EXCEPT the Final Exam) will be administered by the Campus Assessment Center located
in Bladen 100.
At the Campus Assessment Center, there is no time limit for exams, however, make sure you allow yourself
plenty of time to take each exam. The testing center picks papers up fifteen minutes before closing. Make sure
you check the Center hours and adjust your schedule accordingly.
Campus Assessment Center: (301) 322-0090
Operating Hours for Summer 2014:
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday (Note: the first Friday of each month they close at 2:30)
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday
** NOTE: LECTURE AND LABORATORY MAKE-UP EXAMS ARE NOT GIVEN. **
It's YOUR responsibility to contact me within 24 hours of a missed exam. A missed exam without a
VALID
DOCUMENTED
EXCUSE
is
an
AUTOMATIC
FAILURE
of
the
exam.
TENTATIVE LECTURE EXAM DATES:
Exam #1:
Exam #2:
Exam #3:
Exam #4:
There will be three laboratory exams, each worth 100 points.
regularly scheduled laboratory sessions.
Exams will be given during
Lab exams will cover all aspects of laboratory exercises including equipment and methods used,
practical demonstrations of knowledge (such as identifying tissue slides and organs from dissections),
and comprehension of basic concepts (such as being able to explain the function of each structure, or
how a microscope works).
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
The college has a strict policy on academic dishonesty (for details, see the Student Handbook).
Simply put, academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated. AN ACT OF CHEATING WILL RESULT IN A
GRADE OF ZERO BEING ASSIGNED TO THE WORK. ANY REPEATED INCIDENT WILL
RESULT IN A COURSE GRADE OF "F".
Cheating includes putting someone's name on a group assignment when that person has not fully
participated in the group work. Cheating also includes plagiarism. Answers to all questions must be
written in your own words.
COPYING DIRECTLY OUT OF A TEXT, CLASS HANDOUT, OFF THE INTERNET, OR FROM ANY
OTHER REFERENCE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! This includes slightly rearranging the words so
that they are a little different than the source!
PLEASE NOTE
Attendance: Students are expected to attend all lectures and laboratory classes. IN THE EVENT
THAT AN EMERGENCY OCCURS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WORK ASSIGNED
DURING YOUR ABSENCE.
Students are not permitted to bring children into the laboratory with them.
The last day to withdraw from the class is FRIDAY JUNE 27, 2014.
Pagers and cell phones should be silenced while in the classroom and the lab.
Biology 1010 Approximate Lecture Schedule –SUMMER 2014
Lecture
Chapter
Course Introduction
Ecosystems
CHAP 1 (all)
CHAP 15 pp. 583 -599, 616-618. CHAP 22 pp. 846 -848,
CHAP 12 pp. 498-504, 506, CHAP 4 pp. 130-164, CHAP 13 pp. 512516, 520-522, 531, CHAP 17 pp.679-694
Population and Resources
Intro to Chemistry
CHAP. 14 pp. 556-558, 573-577
CHAP 2 pp. 37-51
LECTURE EXAM #1
June
Transport Across Plasma Membranes
Organic Compounds
CHAP 3 pp. 97-101
CHAP 2 pp. 52-79, CHAP 22 pp. 881-886, CHAP 24 pp. 962-967
CHAP 3 pp. 91-96, CHAP 23 pp. 904, 909-910,934-939, CHAP 24
pp. 949-952
Nutrition
Cells
Homeostasis
CHAP 22 pp. 862-868
CHAP 3 pp. 82-96,105-107
CHAP 20 pp. 778-792
LECTURE EXAM #2
June
Circulatory System
Immune System
Reproductive System
LECTURE EXAM #3
June
CHAP 21 pp. 800-826
CHAP 26 (all), CHAP 21 pp. 829-832, CHAP13 pp. 533-541
CHAP 25 pp. 988-1002, CHAP 24 pp. 952-953, CHAP 13 pp.525
Mitosis and Meiosis
Genetics
CHAP.6 (all)
CHAP 7 (all)
CHAP 11 pp. 464-466
CHAP 5 (all)
CHAP 8 pp. 309-319, 323-330,338-340, CHAP13 pp. 522-524
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Genetics Continued
LECTURE EXAM # 4 FINAL
(Thursday, July 3rd
BIOLOGY 1010
LECTURE EXAMS
EXAM #1
GRADE RECORD SHEET - SUMMER 2014
POSSIBLE POINTS:
100
EXAM #2
100
EXAM #3
100
EXAM #4
100
SUBTOTAL:
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
400
POSSIBLE POINTS:
HW #1
10
HW #2
10
HW #3
10
HW #4
10
HW #5
10
HW #6
10
HW #7
10
HW #8
SUBTOTAL:
10
80
LABORATORY EXAMS
POSSIBLE POINTS:
LAB EXAM #1
100
LAB EXAM #2
100
LAB EXAM #3
100
SUBTOTAL:
YOUR POINTS:
YOUR POINTS:
YOUR POINTS:
300
To determine your AVERAGE during the semester, add the points from all graded papers, then divide by the
number of points possible up to that date.
ACCUMULATED POINTS necessary to receive a course grade:
A = 780 – 702 points
B = 701 - 624 points
C = 623 - 546 points
D = 545 - 468 points
F = below 468 points
Bio 1010
Summer 1 2014 (5 Week Schedule)
Largo Day ONLY
Week
Date
1
June 2
June 3
June 4
June 5
Exercise 1
Exercise 21
Exercise 2
Ex 6 (Activity 2); Ex 5 (Activity 2); Exercise 13 (Activity 1)
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 12
Lab Exam 1
Exercise 14
Exercise 7
Exercise 4; Exercise 3 (Activity 1)
June 16
June 17
June 18
June 19
Lab Exam 2
Exercise 16 (Activities 1 - 4)
Exercise 16 (Activities 5 - 7)
Exercise 17 (Activities 1-3)
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 26
Exercise 17 (Activities 4-6 ONLY)
Exercise 18
Lab Exam 3
Exercise 15
June 30
July 1
July 2
July 3
Exercise 12
Exercise 9
Exercise 19; Exercise 13 (Activity 3)
No Lab – Final Exam
2
3
4
5
Laboratory Exercises
SYLLABUS CONTRACT
I have read, understand and agree to the conditions set forth in [Insert
Your Name] syllabus for summer 2014.
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