BIOLOGY 111 Principles of Biology Lecture
Spring 2016
Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 0800 – 0850, CW 105
Discussion: Tuesday: 0830 – 0920, CW 105
Instructor: Dr. James E. Moore
Email: jmoore25@cbu.edu
Office: AH 110
Telephone: 321 – 3451
Website: http://facstaff.cbu.edu/~jmoore25/index.html
Office Hours: Monday: 0700 – 0800; 1300 – 1400; Tuesday: 0700 – 0830;
Wednesday: 0700 – 0800; Thursday: 0700 – 0830; Friday: 0700 – 0800
Note: If these times do not fit into your schedule, feel free to make an
appointment, or stop by whenever my door is open.
Text:Campbell, N.A. and J.B. Reece.Biology 9th Edition. Benjamin Cummings Publishers.
OR
Campbell, N.A. and J.B. Reece.Biology 10th Edition. Benjamin Cummings Publishers
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the general principles of biology. Emphasis will be
placed on the flow of energy in living systems, transmission of information, correlation between structure
and function at all levels of biological organization, evolution and diversity of life.
Text Readings: The assigned readings will supplement the material presented in class, often with
different examples. You will be responsible for information obtained in the readings on exams. Lectures
will make more sense if you have read the assigned chapters prior to lecture.
Course Postings: All supplementary material will be available on my website. All course correspondence
will be conducted through your CBU email account. I will not respond to personal accounts such
as:hotmail, yahoo, gmail, etc. You are responsible for all announcements sent via email, even if your
inbox is full and you cannot receive messages.
Grading:Tentatively, a total of 800 points are possible. Sources of points include: 4 lecture exams (100
points each) and a comprehensive final examination (200 points). Also, there will be approximately 10
quizzes (20 points each) to ensure students are progressing through the subject matter.
Grades: All grades will be based on the number of student earned points out of the total possible class
points (800).
A = 720 to 800; B = 640 to 719; C = 560 to 639; D = 480 to 559; F = 480 or below
Exams: Following the course schedule, students will be assessed by four in-class exams and a final
comprehensive exam. NO exam grade will be dropped, nor will the final grade be based on a curve.
Exams are designed to take the entire class period (~ 40 – 45 minutes is not a long time).
If you are late for a quiz or exam and AT LEAST ONE STUDENT HAS TURNED IN THE quiz or exam
YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE the quiz or exam. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Missed Exams: THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. Make-up exams are not given unless prior approval has
been obtained from ME. Obviously, make-up exams cannot be made-up. In the event of a make-up
exam, please note that the style and format will be much different (i.e., 10 essay questions). A doctor’s
excuse is not an automatic excuse. Ultimately, I decide whether or not you should be granted a make-up,
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so be there on time! THERE IS NO MAKE-UP FOR THE FINAL EXAM. IF YOU ARE LATE FOR THE
FINAL EXAM AND AT LEAST ONE STUDENT HAS TURNED IN THE FINAL, YOU ARE NOT
PERMITTED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM.
Grade Dispute: I take special care to ensure that all students are graded fairly. If mistakes in grading are
found, I will correct the error and point total. If your dispute involves comparing another classmate’s
graded exam with your own then I will reassess both students’ entire exams. During this process, grades
may change, but not always in a positive direction. All scores and disputes must be conducted within one
week of the in-class return date (i.e., you must attempt to reach me by: phone, email, slipping a note
under my door) for the exam of consideration.
Academic Integrity / Student Conduct: Nothing is more destructive to science and academia than the
‘unethical duplication’ of others’ work. Anyone attempting to pass somebody else’s work as you your own
will earn an “F” for the course (NO EXEPTIONS). Cheating, plagiarism or any other form of academic
dishonesty will be dealt with according to the CBU Student Handbook. The onus is on you to familiarize
yourself with the Student Handbook found at:
http://www.cbu.edu/idc/groups/studentlife/documents/web_assets/cbucompass_2010_2011.pdf
Turn off all cell phones. If I see you checking facebook status or texting I will (probably not politely) ask
you to leave the classroom. If emergency situations arise, please see me before class to discuss them.
One of my major pet peeves is lateness. Lateness is disrespectful to me and your classmates, not to
mention consistent lateness may result in a drop in your final grade for the course.
Attendance and Cancellations: Students are expected to attend all lectures as this will maximize the
probability that you will succeed in my course. Any student who has missed > 8 lectures may be
withdrawn from the course or given an “F” at my discretion (Since at that point you have missed ¼ of the
class). If classes are cancelled on a regular lecture day, exam dates will not change. If classes are
cancelled on an exam day, the exam will be given during the next meeting time. I will send updates
reminding you if indeed we have a cancellation.
Special Needs:Any student who may need class or exam accommodations based on the impact of a
disability is encouraged to speak with me privately to discuss your specific needs. Students with
disabilities should also contact Student Disability Services (SDS).
http://www2.cbu.edu/cbu/StudentLife/DisabilityServices/. Reasonable accommodations will be made
available only after I have received written documentation from Student Disability Services. Please deliver
the documentation to me in my office as soon as possible. Late notification may result in the requested
accommodation being unavailable.
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Course Schedule: Dates for lecture topics are subject to change. “Ch.” entries refer to readings in the
Biology textbook. Major events are boldface.
Date
M 11 – Jan
W 13 – Jan
F 15 – Jan
M 18 – Jan
W 20 – Jan
F 22 – Jan
M 25 – Jan
W 27 – Jan
F 29 – Jan
M 01 – Feb
W 03 – Feb
F 05 – Feb
M 08 – Feb
W 10 – Feb
F 12 – Feb
M 15 – Feb
W 17 – Feb
F 19 – Feb
M 22 – Feb
W 24 – Feb
F 26 – Feb
M 29 – Feb
W 02 – Mar
F 04 – Mar
07 – 11 Mar
M 14 – Mar
W 16 – Mar
F 18 – Mar
M 21 – Mar
W 23 – Mar
W 30 – Mar
F 01 – Apr
M 04 – Apr
W 06 – Apr
F 08 – Apr
M 11 – Apr
W 13 – Apr
F 15 – Apr
M 18 – Apr
W 20 – Apr
F 22 – Apr
M 25 – Apr
W 27 – Apr
F 29 – Apr
M 02 – May
04 – 09 May
Topic
Ten Themes in the Study of Life
Ten Themes in the Study of Life cont.
The Chemical Context of Life
MLK NO CLASS
The Chemical Context of Life cont.(Quiz I)
Water & pH
Water & pH cont.
Carbon Compounds
Macromolecules (Quiz II)
Macromolecules &Functions
The Cell
The Cell (Quiz III)
EXAM I
Membranes
Membranes
Respiration / Metabolism
Respiration / Metabolism (Quiz IV)
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
The Cell Cycle (Quiz V)
EXAM II
Mitosis
Meiosis
Mendelian Genetics
SPRING BREAK
Mendelian Genetics (Quiz VI)
Chromosomes
Chromosomes
DNA Structure & Synthesis
DNA Synthesis (Quiz VII)
Transcription
Translation
EXAM III
Gene Expression
Gene Expression
Viral Genetics
Viral Genetics (Quiz VIII)
Darwin & theory of natural selection
Darwin (Quiz IX)
Population Evolution
EXAM IV
Origin of Species
Bacteria &Archaea
(Quiz X)
Study Session
Final Exam Week
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Assigned Readings
Ch. 1
Ch. 1
Ch. 2
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch. 5
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Ch. 6
Ch. 7
Ch. 7
Ch. 8-9
Ch. 8-9
Ch. 10
Ch. 10
Ch. 12
Ch. 13
Ch. 13
Ch. 14
Ch. 14
Ch. 15
Ch. 15
Ch. 16
Ch. 16
Ch. 17
Ch. 17
Ch. 18
Ch. 18
Ch. 19
Ch. 19
Ch. 22
Ch. 22
Ch. 23
Ch. 24
Ch. 27