Biol.100-03: Fall 2003: Schedule & Outline
Date
Lecture/ Exam #
8/19/3 Unity and Diversity of Life/ Research Methods in Biology
Chemical Principles/ Carbon Compounds in Cells
8/26/3
Revision for Exam #1
9/2/3
Exam No. ONE
9/9/3
Cells, Structure, Function/Cell Membranes
9/16/3
Energy and Metabolism/ Cell Division
9/23/3
Revision for Exam #2
9/30/3
Exam No. TWO
10/7/3
Genetics, Patterns of Inheritance/Chromosomes
10/14/3
DNA and RNA
10/21/3
Revision for Exam #3
10/28/3
Exam No. THREE
11/4/3
Protein Synthesis
11/11/3
Gene Control/Genetic Engineering
11/18/3
Revision for Exam #4
11/25/3
Exam No. FOUR
12/2/3
M.Matute
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Heartland Community College
MSBT Division
Student Syllabus for BIOL 100-03
Biology for Health Careers
Fall: 2003
MEETING TIMES:
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:50 P.M.
CREDIT HOURS: 2
CONTACT HOURS
LECTURE HOURS: _2___
LABORATORY HOURS: __0__
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: (Including course pre-requisites)
Pre-requisite: Math 087 with a grade of C or higher or assessment. Topics reviewed in this
course will include an introduction to scientific methods and terminology, fundamentals of chemistry
and biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. This course is intended for pre-nursing and allied health
students who need a review of biology prior to entering more advanced life science courses in their
programs. This course may be used as a pre-requisite to BIOL 181 and BIOL 191. It may not be
used to fulfill any part of HCC's general education science requirement for graduation. Students who
have completed BIOL 161 or who plan to major in biology should not enroll in this course.
Instructor Information:
M. M. Matute, Ph.D
Office Hours: Before or After Class
By appointment
Office: Room 2402 ICB
E-mail: mmatute@iwu.edu
Secretary : Dee Armsworth 268-8672
Textbook:
Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart (2001) Cell Biology and Genetics, 9th edition. Brooks/ColeThomson Learning
Supplies:
A calculator, which will be needed for some of the assignments, is recommended and should be
brought to each class meeting.
Relationship to Academic Programs and Transfer:
BIOL 100 can not be used to fulfill part of the science requirement in the General Education Core
Curriculum as described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Students should consult an
academic advisor for transfer information regarding particular institutions.
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Beliefs about the Discipline:
This course is a subdiscipline of the field of Biology, "the study of life". In this course we focus
on the maintenance of human life and health. While it is designed for students interested in the
health sciences, the information gained will also be beneficial to individuals as they make
decisions which affect their own health and quality of life.
Beliefs about Student Learning:
Students must take responsibility for their own learning. Part of that responsibility is attendance
and active participation in all lecture and lab sessions. Taking notes during lecture, asking
pertinent questions, and completion of written lab reports, when required are a part of that
participation. The student must read the assigned text, and spend enough time in independent
study to master the material. If the student is having difficulty with a particular topic it is his or
her responsibility to ask questions or consult with the teacher to gain additional help in that topic.
As in most science courses, each topic builds on the one before it. The student should follow
these procedures to build a good foundation for success in the course:
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Attend the lectures on the current topic.
Take thorough notes during lecture and lab.
Study the required textbook pages and diagrams.
Complete assignments as required.
Take lecture tests as scheduled.
Review the corrected tests in class after they are returned, using the opportunity to
more perfectly master the material.
Beliefs About Teacher's Role:
It is the teacher's responsibility to facilitate the student's learning. This is accomplished by
conducting lectures and discussions in an organized manner and preparing labs which enhance
that learning. The teacher also is responsible for clearly stating course objectives, and evaluation
of student progress based on those objectives. While some class time should be taken to answer
questions and clarifying lecture material, the teacher must move on to other topics in a timely
fashion in order to be fair to students who are ready to move on as well. However, the teacher
must be available outside of the classroom to aid individuals who need more help on a particular
topic, or to direct them to tutorial assistance.
Course Objectives (Outcomes):
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To gain understanding of the chemical processes of life.
To gain knowledge of cell structure and function.
To gain understanding of classical and molecular genetics.
To be able to use a computer as a tool to access information.
To be able to comprehend articles written for health professionals. (C7)
To develop an understanding of the methods of science used in medical research. (PS2)
TOPIC OUTLINE FOR THE COURSE:
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Methods used in the biological sciences and medical research.
Basic chemistry (atoms, molecules, ions, pH)
Introduction to organic compounds and biochemistry.
Cell Structure and function.
Energy and metabolism.
Cell Division, mitosis and meiosis.
Patterns in Human Genetics.
Molecular Genetics.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture, discussion, computer and multimedia applications.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Required writing may include short answer questions on exams and quizzes, summaries of
readings. In addition to the textbook, the student will read articles written for health professionals.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Exams ( 4):80%
Assignments: 20%
Details will be provided
The grading scale will be as follows:
Grade:
A
B
C
D
F
Percent
90 - 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
Points:
90 - 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
Policies on Assignments/Tests/Makeups
There will be four exams, equally weighted, which may combine objective, short answer, and
essay type questions. A student may make up a lecture unit exam if all three of the following
conditions are met:
1. The student has an illness or emergency that can be documented.
2. The student makes arrangements with the instructor before 12:00 P.M of the scheduled
exam date to take the make up exam.
3. The make up exam is taken no later than the Tuesday following the exam.
If any of these three conditions are not met, NO MAKE UP UNIT EXAM WILL BE GIVEN.
This option may only be used once and cannot be used for Exam Number Four
All papers are due on the assigned dates. 20% of the assignment's point value will be deducted for
each weekday that it is late.
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Policies on Participation and Attendance:
Attendance will be taken at each class session. Students who enter class after roll has been taken
must inform the teacher in writing, before leaving for the day, that they were present. Otherwise,
an absence will be recorded. Two tardies will count as one absence. A student may be dropped
from the course after the third absence except for documented extenuating circumstances (severe
illness, death in the family, or family emergency). NOTE: You cannot receive a "W" for the
course after September 19, 2003. If you have not officially withdrawn by that date, excessive
absences will result in an "F" for the course.
Students are expected to participate in lecture by taking notes, asking questions, and entering into
discussion. Activities such as reading other books, working on assignments, balancing check
books, etc. are strong evidence that a student is not participating. As a courtesy, students should
take care not to disrupt the class or distract the teacher with inappropriate behavior, chatting with
other students, or receiving cell phone calls. Students who do so will be asked to leave, and have
an unexcused absence recorded. While I realize that childcare arrangements can sometimes fall
through, please do not bring children to class. No food or drinks, other than water, are allowed in
the room. Please dispose of any trash when you leave.
Incompletes:
An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date, can reasonably be
expected to pass the course. Incompletes may be granted only when justified by extreme
circumstances (e.g., serious illness, accident, death or serious illness in the immediate family).
Incomplete grades are not given for such reasons as unjustified failure to appear for the final
examination. A written agreement, outline the requirements to be met, must be signed by the
instructor and the student. The agreed upon requirements must be completed no later than the end
of the following semester (spring semester for incompletes granted during the fall, and the
following fall for incompletes given during the spring and summer semesters). By the agreed upon
date, the instructor will assign a grade or the incomplete will be changed to an “F” if the
requirements are not completed. (From HCC Syllabus Guidelines)
Required Writing and Reading:
Students will be required to write, short essay questions, and summaries of the articles they have
read. Readings will be from the textbook and other sources .
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
The Heartland Community college policies on academic integrity and/or plagiarism from HCC
syllabus guidelines are quoted below. In this course violations of the policy will automatically
result in a "0" on the assignment and may result in an F for the course.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of collegial life at Heartland Community College
and is essential to the credibility of the College’s educational programs. Moreover, because
grading may be competitive, students who misrepresent their academic work violate the right of
their fellow students. The College, therefore, views any act of academic dishonest as a serious
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offense requiring disciplinary measures, including course failure, suspension, and even expulsion
from the College. In addition, an act of academic dishonesty may have unforeseen effects far
beyond any officially imposed penalties.
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to cheating, aiding or suborning
cheating or other acts of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, misrepresentation of data, falsification
of academic records or documents and unauthorized access to computerized academic or
administrative records or systems. Definitions of these violations may be found in the college
catalog.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the presenting of others’ ideas as if they were your own. When you write a paper,
create a project, do a presentation or create anything original, it is assumed that all the work,
except for that which is attributed to another author or creator, is your own. Plagiarism is
considered a serious academic offense and may take the following forms:
 Copying word-for-word from another source and not giving that source credit.
 Paraphrasing the work of another and not giving that source credit.
 Adopting a particularly apt phrase as your own
 Using an image or a copy of an image without crediting its source
 Paraphrasing someone else’s line of thinking in the development of a topic as if it were
your own.
 Receiving excessive help from a friend or elsewhere, or using another project as if it were
your own.
Note that word-for-word copying is not the only form of plagiarism. The penalties for plagiarism
may be severe, ranging from failure on the particular piece of work, failure in the course or
expulsion from school in extreme cases. Real or pretended ignorance of what constitutes
plagiarism will not excuse students from the penalties of such conduct.
[Adapted from the Modern Language Association’s MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers. New York: MLA, 1995: 26]
Most cases of plagiarism arise from carelessness or haste. Violators often attempt to excuse
themselves by saying that they were not told of the nature of plagiarism. You have been told. You
must not include either the phrases or ideas of another writer in your papers without
acknowledgment. Otherwise, you are stealing. Plagiarism is dishonest. It is cheating and is
subject to severe penalties. It may endanger your whole career. Don’t do it.
HEARTLAND LIBRARY INFORMATION
www.hcc.cc.il.us/library
The Library, located within the Academic Support Center (ASC) on the Normal campus, provides
Heartland students with a variety of on-campus resources that support both class work and
personal inquiry. These include: reference tools (print and non-print), periodicals, audio-visual
materials and equipment, reserves, a general circulating collection, and a fiction collection.
Computer terminals provide access to various electronic resources, including Academic Universe,
FirstSearch, and EbscoHost databases; CARL online card catalog, and Internet access. Several
electronic resources are accessible from computers off campus. Students may borrow books from
the fiction and general collections and may renew materials, in person or by phone, if requests
have not been placed on them. Heartland students also have Interlibrary Loan privileges from
Heartland Library. Items usually take 1 to 3 weeks from date of the order to arrive.
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Consult the web address listed above or call the Library at (309) 268-8200 for current hours.
The Library maintains a quiet study environment. Assistance is available for all library and
information needs.
Milner Library at Illinois State University is a public institution so you may use their collection on
site. If you want to request to check out materials, ask for a free Community Borrowers card
application at the Milner Library circulation desk. It is important that you have specific titles to
request for check out when you apply for the card. The card will give you access to their
circulating collection for three months, with a four week check out period. To qualify for this
service you must live within 50 miles of Milner, have a current state ID (driver's license) with
current address on ID, and be over age 18. After you fill out the application Milner will perform a
background check on you.
TUTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT:
Heartland Community College offers learning assistance in various forms at no cost to Heartland
students at the Academic Support Center (ASC) in Normal and at the Pontiac and Lincoln Centers.
Tutors are available at convenient times throughout the week. Study groups, group tutoring
facilitated by a specially-trained tutor, are also available by request. Help is also provided through
instructional materials, study skills workshops, open computing, and the Library. For more
information about services available at each location, please call the ASC in Normal at (309) 2688235; the Pontiac Center (815) 842-6777; or the Lincoln Center (217) 735-1731.
M. Matute & E. Wallace
Fall 2003
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