Bio 108
Concepts in Biology – Unity
Course Policies and Guidelines
Fall 2007
Instructor: Dr. Shelly Michalski, Office Halsey 152
Phone: 424-7082 Email: michalsk@uwosh.edu
Office hours: MW 3:00-4:00 PM (otherwise by schedule or by open door
policy).
Text and Notes:
The text for this course is The Living World, 4eth edition by George
Johnson. The text is available in the bookstore and should be purchased
prior to class on September 5th. Lecture notes will be available on the
UWO Desire 2 Learn site (https://uwosh.courses.wisconsin.edu/) in the
Course Content section.
I may periodically send the class
announcements that are pertinent to class via email.
These
correspondences will be sent to your uwosh.edu accounts. If you use a
different e mail account, then it is YOUR responsibility to make sure that
your uwosh.edu e mails are forwarded to the account you use.
Course Objectives:
The goal of this course is to convey the concepts underlying key biological
processes, and to relate this information to current issues that are debated
in our society. Students will leave this course with an appreciation for how
scientific investigations are performed, the fundamental processes that are
crucial to life on this planet, and the evolutionary mechanisms behind
population formation and maintenance.
Graded Work:
Lecture:
Five lecture exams are scheduled (see syllabus for dates). Each will be
composed of objective and subjective questions and will be worth 80
points (400 points total). All exams will be given during laboratory time
and will encompass lecture and laboratory material. Exam makeups are
not allowed except in the proven cases of severe illness of a student or
death of an immediate family member and I (the instructor) must be
notified prior to the scheduled exam date. I reserve the right to determine
the format and content of makeup exams. There will be no exceptions
made.
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Laboratory:
Each laboratory is accompanied by a 25 point laboratory write-up, which is
typically at the conclusion of each laboratory period. Students will work in
groups in the lab, and may work in groups to complete the laboratory
write-up, however write-ups must be in the individual student’s own words
(no plagiarism).
Quizzes:
A 10 point quiz will be given in each discussion session (total 80 points)
excluding those that are used for exam review. The quiz will cover
laboratory and lecture material.
Journals:
Students will maintain a journal for biology articles from the popular press.
The articles and written summaries will be used on a semi-weekly basis
for class discussion during discussion sessions (excluding those used for
exam review). Guidelines for composing written summaries will be
provided. Articles are due at the beginning of the discussion session.
Each article is worth 10 points (total of 80). An article missing a summary
or accompanying an incomplete summary is worth zero points.
Point Distribution:
Exams
Quizzes
Journal
Lab Write-ups
5
8
8
8
x
x
x
x
80
10
10
25
= 400 points
= 80 points
= 80 points
= 200 points
760 points
Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities will be available several times during the
semester, either as additional assignments or possibly as additional exam or lab
exercise questions.
Grading Scale: Students can use the online gradebook of the D2L site to
monitor their progress.
Percentage
Grade
92-100
A
87-91
AB
82-86
B
77-81
BC
72-76
C
67-71
CD
60-66
D
<60
F
Late Policy: Ten percent off for each week day late.
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Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory for each lecture, discussion and lab session (see
“Course Attendance” statement in the Undergraduate Bulletin). There will
be no makeup labs, so attendance is crucial. We will occasionally start
lab experiments during lecture or discussion time, and finish up lecture
topics in lab or discussion time, so please be on time to each session.
Outside Readings:
Outside reading assignments may be assigned to supplement text/lab
material. Copies of the readings will be placed on reserve or handed out
in class. You will be responsible for any assigned outside reading material
on exams and/or quizzes.
Academic Integrity:
Students are expected to uphold the guidelines of academic integrity put
forth by University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Violation of these standards
(i.e. cheating) will result in formal written reprimand, a failing grade for the
course, and possible disciplinary probation.
Common Courtesy:
A ringing cellular phone disrupts the learning process of your neighbors.
Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to class.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
UWO is committed to providing accommodations and/or services to
students with documented disabilities. Students who are seeking support
for a disability should contact Disability Services, 125 Dempsey Hall.
Phone: 424-3100; TTY 424-1319; email www.tts.uwosh.edu/dean/
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Bio 108 Biological Concepts: Unity (Honors)
Lecture MWF 10:20-11:20 AM Halsey 367
Discussion: Th 12:00-1:00 PM Halsey 367
Laboratory: Th 1:30-4:20 PM Halsey 201
Fall 2007
Lec #
Day
Date
1
2
3
W
Th
F
M
9/5
9/6
9/7
9/10
Topic
Science and Scientific
Progress
Syllabus, Intro to Diversity
D: Introduce groups
Organization of Life
Scientific Method
4
W
9/12
Scientific Investigation
5
6
Th
F
M
9/13
9/14
9/17
7
W
9/19
Th
9/20
F
M
W
Th
9/21
9/24
9/25
9/26
D: Love potion #10 (Q1)
Requirements for Life
Requirements for LIfe, cont.
Origins of Life: Is anyone out
there?
D: Review for Exam I
Cells: Fundamental Units of
Life
The World of Cells
Cell Structure and Movement
Nutrition and Communication
D: Open (Q2)
8
9
10
11
F
9/28
12
13
M
W
10/1
10/3
Th
10/4
14
F
10/5
15
M
10/8
16
W
10/10
Th
10/11
20
F
M
W
Th
F
10/12
10/15
10/17
10/18
10/19
21
M
10/22
22
W
Th
10/24
10/25
17
18
19
23
F
10/26
24
25
M
W
10/29
10/31
Reading
Lab
1.1-1.2
Student Meetings
1.3-1.4
1.6, foal article
1.7-1.8,40.3,
p.15
Taxonomy, Drinking Daphnia
3.1, 3.3, Ch 4
19.1, 19.2, 20.1
Exam I
5.1-5.4
5.5-5.9
5.10-5.12
Are You Alone in the Water?
6.1-6.4, 6.6, Ch
7-8
9.1-9.5
9.6-9.7, 12.5
Enzymes and Respiration
Cell Division
Cancer
D: Stem Cells-Promises to
Keep? (Q3)
Stem Cells
Cool cells: neuromuscular
system
Cool cells: pancreas and
diabetes
D. Review for Exam II
Genetics: The Science of
Heredity
Sexual Life Cycles
Meiosis
Mendelian Genetics
D: Open (Q4)
Mendelian Genetics
Just What the Heck is DNA
anyway?
Human Chromosomes
D: The Human Genome (Q5)
Genetic Counseling, Genetic
Engineering
Genetic Engineering
Cloning and Ethics
Dance of the Chromosomes
16.4-16.6
28.5, 34.1-34.3
35.4
Exam II
10.2
10.3-10.5
11.1-11.2
Hot Fruit Fly Love
11.3-11.6
4.3, 12.3, 9.5-6
13.1-13.4
CSI: Oshkosh
11.9-11.10 ,14.1
14.6
16.7-16.9, 14.7
16.1-16.3
4
Th
11/1
F
M
W
Th
11/2
11/5
11/7
11/8
29
F
11/9
30
31
M
W
Th
11/12
11/14
11/15
32
F
11/16
33
M
W
Th
F
11/19
11/21
11/22
11/23
D: Review for Exam III
The Human Body
Organization
Organization, cont.
Circulation
D: Open (Q6)
Respiration and Effects of
Smoking
Nutrition
Reproduction and Development
D: Nutrition (Q7)
Action and Reaction: The
Nervous System
Communication: Hormones
Turkey Day Break
Turkey Day Break
Turkey Day Break
34
M
11/26
Immunity and AIDS
35
W
Th
11/28
11/29
F
M
W
Th
11/30
12/3
12/5
12/6
AIDS cont.
D: Review for Exam IV
Evolution and Ecology
Darwin and Evolutionary Theory
Evolution in Action
Ecology
D: Open (Q8)
26
27
28
36
37
38
39
F
12/7
Ecosystems
40
41
M
W
Th
12/10
12/12
12/13
Coevolution
Ecosphere in Crisis
D: Review for Exam V
Exam III
28.2-6
28.2-6
29.1-4, 29.8
Human Physiology
30.1, 30.4-30.6
Ch. 31
36.1, 36.3-36.5
Antibodies as Medical Tools
34.5-34.9
Ch. 35
33.1-33.6, 33.933.12
Exam IV
2.1-2.4
2.5
2.6-2.10,p.145
Natural Selection: Will You Survive?
37.1-5, 37.931.11
38.7-38.10
Ch. 40
Exam V
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