GENERAL BIOLOGY 101
FALL 2013; Lecture Sections 01-16; 4 CR
INSTRUCTORS: Dr. William Gordon, EJH 411, Office Hours MWF 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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or by appointment. Tel. # 202-806-6945, wgordon@howard.edu
Dr. Hemayet Ullah, EJH 314, Office Hours MW 1:30 – 2:30 PM or by
Appointment. Tel. # 202-806-6958, hullah@howard.edu
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COURSE COORDINATOR: Dr. William Gordon
TEXTBOOK:
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Sadava et al. 2013. Life: The Science of Biology, 10th ed.
Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA., bundled with the
Student Study Guide.
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LAB MANUAL: Dickson, Leon A, Jr. and William R. Gordon. 2011. Biology 101 Lab
Manual. ISBN 978-0-7575-8985-0. Kendall Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA.
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LECTURES: 9:10-10:00 AM MWF (Sections 01-05,11, 13* & 16 )
2:10-3:00 PM (Sections 06-10, 12*,14 &15) Auditorium, EEJust Hall
*NOTE: Sections 12 and 13 are the Honors Sections which require special
permission from Drs. Dickson and Robinson for enrollment.
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Course Description
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Biology 101 is devoted to the study of the cellular and molecular basis of life. Students are expected
to develop an understanding of certain core concepts of biology including evolution, cell structure
and physiology, information flow, bioenergetics, metabolism, cellular reproduction, Mendelian
genetics, modern genetics, and genetic engineering. Through a combination of lectures and laboratory
experiences, each student is expected to develop a solid foundation in the core concepts of biology,
develop an appreciation of the investigative nature of laboratory experimentation, and hopefully,
experience the joy and excitement of contemporary biology.
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Student Learning Outcomes
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1. Students will learn how the basic units of matter called atoms interact to produce the myriad
of complex macromolecules that imbue living systems with the many and varying properties
that constitute the living state.
2. Students will be able to understand the scientific basis for declaring the cell as the basic unit
of life.
3. Students will be able to understand and utilize the scientific method by conducting specific
laboratory exercises and develop critical thinking in seeking to solve problems.
4. Students will understand how plant cells capture energy from the sun and other light sources
and transform the same into chemical energy. They will also learn that light energy
transformed to chemical energy is utilized by virtually all eukaryotic organisms to produce
the “energy coin” of life, ATP.
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5. Students will learn that DNA is the fundamental genetic material of all eukaryotes and some
prokaryotes. They will develop an understanding of the mechanisms of DNA replication,
RNA synthesis, protein synthesis, cell division, and basic Mendelian inheritance.
6. Students will be able to understand the concepts of cloning and genetic engineering as they
pertain to recent advances in biotechnology.
7. Students will be able to acquire information and skills that will enable them to successfully
understand more advanced concepts of biological science that encompass Biology 102, the
second semester of the one year introductory biology course, and in other courses of the core
elective and advance elective components of the biology curriculum.
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This course is partially supported by Blackboard, a web-based program that allows you to access
certain supplemental notes, references, and links to internet sites that have additional explanatory
materials. As a student registered in Biology 101 , you have access to the Blackboard site at www.
Blackboard.com. You should be able to login with your Howard ID number ( but without the @
sign-unlike with Banner) and your Banner PIN. The course faculty and teaching assistants will inform
you of items that you should pay particular attention to on Blackboard.
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GRADE DETERMINATION
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Lecture Examinations
Lecture Quizzes
Laboratory Quizzes
Laboratory Practicum 1
Laboratory Practicum 2
Lecture Final Examination
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Due to the class size and the nature of the concepts presented, no extra-credit assignments can
or will be given. Final letter grades will be awarded according to the following scale:
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900 - 1,000 points
899 - 800 points
799 - 700 points
699 - 600 points
599 points and below
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Note: An incomplete grade ( I ) can not assigned if the student’s grade for the semester falls below
the level needed to pass the course.
Statement on ADA Procedures
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Howard University is committed to providing an educational environment that is accessible to all
students. In accordance with this policy, students in need of accommodations due to disability should
contact the Office of the Dean for Special Student Services for verification and determination of
reasonable accommodations as soon as possible after admission to the University and at the
beginning of each semester. The Dean of the Office of Special Student Services, Terrance Samuels,
can be reached at 202-806-5983.
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Policy Regarding Classroom Conduct
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All students are required to read the “Academic Code of Conduct” which is published in the H-Book
and the Student Reference Manual and Directory of Classes. A valid Howard University ID may be
required for admission to examinations. Cell phones and all other electronic devices must be
turned off during regular lecture and laboratory periods and during quizzes and examinations. No
incoming or outgoing calls or text messages are allowed. Unethical conduct, including cheating, may
result in censure and punishment by the course instructor and/or university administration.
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COURSE EXPECTATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS
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1. Class attendance is mandatory if a student expects to truly develop a mastery of the concepts
presented. Students are expected to be punctual so that the maximum time allotted can be used in
gaining a better understanding of the concepts, ideas, and laboratory skills.
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2. Biology 101, is a lecture/laboratory unit. They have been purposely coupled together so that they
will support and re-enforce each other. In-spite of the Banner registration procedure which
suggests that there is no credit for the laboratory, an inspection of the grade determination for the
course clearly indicates that 300 points, or 30% of your final grade, will be determined by your
performance in laboratory, including 100 points on quizzes. Thus, it is imperative that you attend
laboratory as faithfully as you attend the lectures.
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4. You Must ONLY Attend the Laboratory Section for Which You Registered.
Attending a laboratory section for which you have not enrolled will mean that you are
neither officially enrolled in that laboratory nor the lecture portion of the course.
5. Students who are not officially enrolled in the course may not receive tests and quiz scores
and will not receive a final grade in the course.
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3. Always be prepared. It is important that you read the assignments prior to attending the
scheduled lecture and laboratory sessions. Most quizzes are unannounced!
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6. There will be NO make-ups for lecture examinations or quizzes, laboratory
quizzes, or laboratory practicum examinations. Students who have
documentation of illness and other mitigating circumstances should see the
Course Coordinator with such documentation for consideration of grade prorating.
No student (except varsity athletes) will be allowed more than three (3) excused absences
during the semester. All absences after three will count as zero credit. Students who must be
absent for extended periods should withdraw from the course.
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7. Biology 101, has a tutorial program. You should check with your laboratory TA for the times
and places where tutorial services have been scheduled. Note: tutorials are usually conducted in
Room 344 of EE Just Hall. Check with your TA to confirm this arrangement.
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8. Students who have complaints, concerns, or other considerations regarding the lecture,
laboratory or tutorial aspects of the course should speak with the Course Coordinator.
Merely sending an e-mail message to the Coordinator is not an adequate justification for
not satisfying various requirements in the course since there is no assurance that your
e-mail message will be received by the Coordinator’s computer system. If you experience this
problem, then you will need to refer the matter to the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences.
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Lecture Schedule
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Chapter(s)
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August
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Introduction and Orientation
Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life
Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life
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Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids
Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids
Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids
Nucleic Acids and the Origin of Life
Nucleic Acids and the Origin of Life
Cells: The Working Units of Life
Cells: The Working Units of Life
Cell Membranes
Cell Membranes
Lecture Examination 1
Energy, Enzymes, and Metabolism
Energy, Enzymes, and Metabolism
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Energy, Enzymes, and Metabolism
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
Pathways that Harvest Chemical Energy
Pathways that Harvest Chemical Energy
Columbus Day - Legal Holiday
The Cell Cycle & Cell Division
The Cell Cycle & Cell Division
Lecture Examination 2
Inheritance, Genes and Chromosomes
Inheritance, Genes and Chromosomes
DNA and its Role in Heredity
DNA and its Role in Heredity
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From DNA to Protein: Gene Expression
From DNA to Protein: Gene Expression
From DNA to Protein: Gene Expression
From DNA to Protein: Gene Expression
Veterans Day - Legal Holiday
Lecture Examination 3
Gene Mutation and Molecular Medicine
Gene Mutation and Molecular Medicine
Regulation of Gene Expression
Regulation of Gene Expression
Regulation of Gene Expression
Genomes
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Last Day of Class
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Final Examination Schedule
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9:10 - 10:00 AM Lecture Sections: Final Examination, Friday, December13,
2013, 8-10 AM in the Auditorium of EE Just Hall
2:10 - 3:00 PM Lecture Sections: Final Examination, Monday, December 9,
2013, 2:00 - 3:00 PM in the Auditorium of EE Just Hall
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Lecture/Laboratory Sections and CRN #
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( 84790 ) Honors Lab meets Mon.&Wed., See Drs. Dickson and Robinson
( 83088 ) Honors Lab meets Mon.&Wed., See Drs. Dickson and Robinson
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