BIOL 1010: PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
(Summer 2013-14; Class number 6072-lecture & 6073-lab; 4 Credit Hours)
Web site: http://www.ohio.edu/plantbio/staff/showalte/BIOL%20101%20Summer/
Time & Place: 12:55 - 2:55 pm MWF (lecture) & 12:00 - 4:00 pm Th (lab), Porter 429/300
Instructor: Dr. Allan Showalter
Text: BioInquiry (Third Edition) by Nancy L. Pruitt and Larry S. Underwood, Copyright ©2006 by
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Requirements and Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic principles of molecular and cell biology,
genetics, and evolution and to discuss current biological and environmental issues. There are no
prerequisites for this course other than the ability to read a college textbook.
Learning Outcomes:
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Understanding of scientific and biological thinking and method
Knowledge of basics in genetics, molecular/cellular biology, and metabolic pathways
Understanding of principles of evolution and phylogeny
Ability to connect biological knowledge to society issues
Basic insights into ecology issues
Appreciation of biological diversity
Grades will be based on the following:
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First Hourly Exam-100 points.
Second Hourly Exam-100 points.
Final Exam-100 points. Emphasizing, but not limited to, the last third of the course.
Classroom Attendance (5 points/per class lecture x 20 lectures)- 100 points.
Laboratory-100 points. You must pass the laboratory (>60%) to pass the course.
Thus, there are 500 points possible. Typically, 93.3% and above will earn an A, 90-93.3% an A-,
86.7-90% a B+, 83.3-86.7% a B, 80-83.3% a B-, 76.7-80% a C+, 73.3-76.7% a C, 70-73.3% a C-,
66.7-70% a D+, 63.3-66.7% a D, 60-63.3% a D-, and below 60% an F.
Exams will be based upon material covered in class lectures as well as in the assigned readings. Also,
if the instructor feels that the class is not reading the assigned material, then pop quizzes will be
given in class and will also count toward the final course grade.
Make up examinations will be considered only by written request to the instructor. Your request
should include your name, course number, day and time of the missed class, the reason for your
absence, and why you think that you should be allowed to take a make up exam or pop quiz.
Office Hours:
By appointment, Porter Hall-Room 504 (office phone: 593-1135 or email: showalte@ohio.edu)
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Academic Conduct/Misconduct:
The penalty for course-related academic dishonesty (i.e., cheating on exams, plagiarism, etc.) will be
failure of the entire course along with a report of the incident being sent to University Judiciaries.
Note that University Judiciaries may impose additional sanctions, and students may appeal academic
sanctions through the grade appeal process. Cell phones must be turned off during class; violators
will be asked to bring treats for the class.
Attendance Policy:
Classroom attendance is mandatory and will count toward your final grade (see Grade section above).
Attendance in the lab is also mandatory.
Intellectual Property:
The lectures, classroom activities, and all materials associated with this class and developed by the
instructor are copyrighted in the name of Allan Showalter on June 30, 2014.
Accommodations for Students with a Disability Policy:
Any student who suspects s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability
should contact the class instructor privately to discuss the student’s specific needs and provide
written documentation from the Office of Student Accessibility Services. If the student is not yet
registered as a student with a disability, s/he should contact the Office of Student Accessibility
Services.
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BIOL 1010: Summer 2013-14 Syllabus (Instructor: Dr. Allan Showalter)
WEEK
DATE
CHAPTERS*
TOPICS
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June 30
July 2
July 3
July 4
Preface, 1
1, 9-4
LAB**
4, Appendix B
Introduction
Life and the Scientific Method
LABS 1 and 2
Organic compounds and macromolecules
2
July 7
July 9
July 10
July 11
4
4
LAB
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Cells and cell organization
Cell membranes
LABS 3 and 5
Review and Discussion/Exam I
3
July 14
July 16
July 17
July 18
10
10
LAB
10
Enzymes and Cellular respiration
Cellular respiration and fermentation
LABS 4 and 6
Plants and Photosynthesis
4
July 21
July 23
July 24
July 25
10
5
LAB
5
Photosynthesis
Cell division and Mitosis
LABS 7 and 9
Meiosis
5
July 28
July 30
July 31
Aug. 1
3
3
12-4, 13-4
LAB
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Genetics
Genetics
Human & Plant Reproduction
LABS 8 and 10
Review and Discussion/Exam II
6
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
6
6
LAB
8, 2
DNA, DNA replication
Transcription and translation
LABS 11 and 12
Population Genetics & Evolution
7
Aug. 11
Aug. 13
2
9-1
Aug. 14
Aug. 15
LAB
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Darwinian Evolution and Natural Selection
Origin of Life & Evolution of cells &
Review and Discussion
LAB 13
Exam III (Final Exam)- 12:55 - 2:55 pm
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*These assigned readings are from BioInquiry (Third Edition) by Nancy L. Pruitt and Larry S.
Underwood, Copyright ©2006 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
**A note about your lab from your lab instructors:
Please remind the students that they are responsible for having their copy of the lab manual with
them at the first lab and all subsequent lab meetings.
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