BIOL 112 – Evolution, Form and Function of Organisms
SUMMER II, 2012
SECTION 001, MTWR, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 340? Lightsey Center – first lab on the right from
elevator lobby
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS:
OFFICE PHONE:
MAILBOX:
EMAIL:
WEBPAGE:
MYSYNC ROOM:
Dr. Jean Everett
206 Science Center
Right after class; and by appointment.
953-7843
Biology Department Office, 214 Science Center
everettj@cofc.edu (If I don’t respond, please try again, or phone me.)
http://everettj.people.cofc.edu/BIOL112.html
www.mysyncpad.com/everettcoc
PREREQUISITES: BIOL 111, lecture and lab, or equivalent
PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: BIOL 112 lab
TEXT: Biological Science, 4th edition, Scott Freeman. You will also need the current lab manual.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 to improve your skills in critical, scientific thinking and logical reasoning
 to give you an introductory foundation in the processes of evolution, the unity and diversity of
organisms, and the structure and function of plants and animals
GRADE:
In-class quizzes = 60%
 Individual grade = 30%; Group grade = 70%
Lab notes = 25%
Comprehensive final exam = 15%
The final exam will be multiple choice –
you must bring a #2 pencil to fill out the
scannable answer sheet
GRADING SCALE
88-89% = B+
78-79% = C+
68-69%=D+
93-100% = A
83-87% = B
73-77% = C
63-67%=D
90-92% = A-
80-82% = B-
70-72% = C-
60-62%=D-
.
<60%=F
PLEASE NOTE:
 Quizzes are unscheduled but we will normally have at least one per day. If you come in late and
miss a quiz, you will not be permitted to take the quiz. Your final grade will be reduced by 10%
if you miss 5 or more quizzes.
 Excused absences require prior notice and an excuse from the Dean’s office. In an emergency,
contact me as soon as possible for arrangements.
 Bring your lab manual every day, and also have a way to take lab notes.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: I expect each of you to work independently unless specifically
instructed otherwise, and to adhere to the College of Charleston Honor System as described in the
Student Handbook. There will be a lot of collaborative work in this class, but each of you remains
responsible for your own learning.
LAB SAFETY: The College of Charleston Lab Safety Policy must be adhered to at all times.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE: There will no use of cell phones, texting, tweeting, Facebook, or
any other social media during our class work. If I see you using such, or have credible evidence that
you have, you will leave the class and earn zeros for any further quizzes that day. If it’s near the end
of the day, you will not be allowed to attend class the next day, and will earn zeros for all quizzes that
day. These will count as unexcused absences. It is essential, given the collaborative nature of our
work, for you to be fully engaged with your classmates.
SPECIAL NEEDS: If you will need any special accommodations to complete the requirements for
this course, please contact me as soon as possible.
VERY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE – the order is good, but the content per day may change
DATE
TOPIC
CHAPTER
9
10
11
12
July
July
July
July
Introduction; Evolution by Natural Selection
Evolution of Populations
Speciation
Plant Structure, Growth and Development
1 (review), 24
25
26
36
16
17
18
19
July
July
July
July
Vascular Plant Transport
Plant Nutrition and Soils
Angiosperm reproduction, and The Longleaf Lecture
Animal Form and Function
37
38
40, 23
41
23
24
25
26
July
July
July
July
Animal Nutrition
Circulation
Gas Exchange
The Plant Walk and Aquarium Field Trip
43
44
44
30
31
1
2
July
July
Aug.
Aug.
Osmoregulation
The Immune System
Electrical Signaling in the Nervous System
The Ecotour
42
49
45
6 Aug.
Comprehensive Final Exam and Lab Practical – to be taken
individually