Biology-11
Concepts of Biology
Bakersfield College
Summer 2015
drjoebio.com
Facebook – Dr. Joe’s Bio Zone
Instructor: Joe Saldivar, Ph. D.
Office: SE-49B
Call or Text: (858) 375-6380
e-mail: jsaldiva@bakersfieldcollege.edu
CRN #50291 Lab
Lec.
MW
MTWR
8:00 AM – 10:10 AM
10:20 AM - 12:30 PM
SE-30
SE-56
CRN #50292 Lec
Lab
MTWR
MW
10:20 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM – 3:10 PM
SE-56
SE-30
Office Hours
MTWR; 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM or by appointment. The instructor will not answer any
questions on the same day of an exam or the due date of an assignment.
Class Text and Materials:
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology, 5th ed. Eric J. Simon, Jane B. Reece and
Jean L. Dickey. 2016. Benjamin Cummings Publishing. ISBN 9780321967671
Previous editions are also acceptable.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Rebecca Skloot. 2010. Crown Publishers.
ISBN 978-1-4000-5217-2
Biology 11 Lab Manual – Purchase at Bookstore
I also recommend colored pens or pencils and a stapler.
Attendance Policy(BC Catalog)
“Regular class attendance is expected of all students enrolled in the college. It is especially important that
students attend the first session of each class for it is at this time that instructors may distribute syllabi and
course requirements, and explain what is expected in terms of attendance.” You cannot make-up a lab if
you are absent. Showing up for the lab quiz and leaving early is considered an absence. There is a direct
correlation between attendance and your grade in the class.
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Student Conduct and Electronic Devices
Cheating or plagiarism in any form is not tolerated and will result in a zero on the
assignment, quiz or exam. Please see the BC Catalog for definitions. The work you submit
must be original: your work and your words. You may discuss lab work and collaborate on
data but the final writing must be independent and originally yours. Common wording or
paraphrasing is considered plagiarism. You must cite any authors whose information or
artwork you use, copy, paste or quote.
First offense: Zero on the assignment, quiz or exam.
Second offense: Zero on the assignment, quiz or exam.
Third offense: Report to Dean of Students.
Set cell phone on vibrate. You will be penalized 3-points if your cell phone rings during
class. You are not penalized for notifications.
Video and audio recording of classes are allowed for educational purposes ONLY.
Electronic sharing of recordings is not allowed. ©
No Ipods, cell phones or computers may be used during quizzes or exams.
Grades
Lab Quizzes (9 @ 10 points each)
A quiz will be given at the beginning of each lab. It will cover the previous lab material as well as the
day’s lab and pertinent lecture material. Quizzes cannot be made-up.
Exams (5 @ 180 points each)
There will be 5 exams worth 180 points each. Make sure you bring a ‘Blue Book’ on the day of the exam.
Exam 1 Thursday June 18, 2015
Exam 2 Thursday June 25, 2015
Exam 3 Wednesday July 1, 2015
Exam 4 Thursday July 9, 2015
Exam 5 Thursday July 16, 2015
Final Exam (1 @ 200 points)
The final exam will be cumulative and optional. You have the option of accepting the grade that you have
going into the final exam. One hundred points come from the Course SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes)
and one hundred points will be from the final lecture material.
Final Exam:
Thursday July 23, 2015
Lab Reports (12 @ 10 points each)
There will be lab write-ups for each lab. Each report is worth 10 points and due at the beginning of the
following lab period. You will lose 5 points if your lab report is not stapled. I will not have a stapler
available in class. I will NOT accept late lab reports, but you may use a coupon.
Lab Exam (145 points)
There will be a cumulative lab exam during the last week of instruction. It’s open lab report. The exam
will test your understanding of the objectives of the labs.
Grade Check (25 points)
You will check your grade and submit a “grade in-progress” after Exam #3 (Monday, July 6). Your grades
are up-dated every Sunday evening.
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Henrietta Lacks Quizzes (11 @ 20 points each)
We will have daily quizzes. These quizzes will be given orally at the beginning of each lecture (Except on
Thursdays). There are no make-up quizzes! Here is Quiz Schedule:
Quiz 1; Prologue-Ch. 2
Quiz 2; Ch. 3 – Ch. 7
Quiz 3; Ch. 8 – Ch. 11
Quiz 4; Ch. 12 – Ch. 15
Quiz 5; Ch. 16 – Ch. 19
Quiz 6; Ch. 20 – Ch. 22
Quiz 7; Ch. 23 – Ch. 25
Quiz 8; Ch. 26 – Ch. 29
Quiz 9; Ch. 30 – Ch. 32
Quiz 10; Ch. 33 – Ch. 35
Quiz 11; Ch. 36 – Ch. 38
Web Site Quiz (25 points)
All the information required for Biology-11 can be found on the class web site. You will be given a take
home quiz regarding the web site and syllabus. It is due at the beginning of lecture (10:20 AM) on
Tuesday June 16, 2015.
Lab Projects (3 @ 25 points each.)
Throughout the semester you will have the opportunity to choose 3 projects from the following list.
Project
Red Queen Lab Write-Up
Cell Brochure
Punnet Project
Product Comparison Project
San Simeon Kayak Trip (Friday, July 3 $30.00)
CALM* (on your own)
Plague Project
The Body Exhibit
Los Angeles Zoo* (On your own)
Blood Donation
Long Beach Aquarium* (Saturday, July 11 $10.00)
Santa Barbara Whales* (on your own)
Exotic Feline Breeding Facility* (on your own)
GATTACA Project
* Some projects require some travel by automobile. This will be the sole
responsibility of the student, but may be arranged with fellow students.
Some projects can be done on your own. You may also go on any of the
field trips on your own. You must attach proof to the worksheet as your
proof of attendance (Example; ticket stub, brochure…).
Due Date
Following the RQ Lab
Following Micro. Lab
Following Marriage Lab
July 8
July 8
June 8
July 8
July 15
July 15
July 15
July 15
July 15
July 15
July 15
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Points Breakdown
90 pts.
Including Final Quizzes
Exams
900 pts.
Final Exam
200 pts.
Lab Reports
120 pts.
Lab Exam
145 pts.
Projects
75 pts.
Grade Check
25 pts.
HeLa quizzes
220 pts.
Web Site Quiz
25 pts.
Total
1800 pts.
Grading Breakdown
(With Final) Above 1620
1440 - 1619
1260 - 1439
1080 - 1259
Below 1079
A
B
C
D
F
Excluding Final Quizzes
90 pts
Exams
900 pts
Lab Reports
120 pts
Lab Exam
145 pts
Projects
75 pts
HeLa quizzes
220 pts
Grade Check
25 pts
Web Site Quiz
25 pts
Total
1600 pts
(Without Final) Above 1440
1280- 1439
1120 - 1279
960 – 1119
Below 959
A
B
C
D
F
Late and Make-up Policy
I do NOT accept late lab reports or projects.
You may use a “No Questions Asked Coupon” to turn in a late lab report. The lab
report or project must be turned by the next class period to be valid.
Unused coupons are worth bonus points at the end of the semester.
(5 bonus points possible).
Quizzes, labs and exams can NOT be made up.
If you know you will be absent for an exam, PLEASE contact me so we can make
other arrangements.
You can always turn in any class projects or reports prior to their due date!
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are
encouraged to contact Supportive Services, as soon as possible to better ensure such
accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. It is your responsibility to make
these arrangements well in advance of any exam or assignment.
One Last Thing
If you see me on campus, in the store, at the park…come up and say HI!
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Bio-11 Laboratory Safety Rules
No smoking in the classroom, hallways or labs. Smoke only in designated areas,
outside.
Memorize the location of the emergency eyewash station, emergency shower, fire
blanket and fire extinguisher. In the event of a fire smother it with a blanket. If it
involves your clothing or hair, never run! Stop, drop and roll.
In the case of a fire, explosion, earthquake or disaster there are procedures posted on
the bulletin board. Evacuate the classroom immediately and check in with the
instructor. Do not leave the area until you have informed the instructor.
Work in the lab only when supervised.
Be prepared for each upcoming lab, perform only authorized experiments and be
aware of the safety measures required for each lab.
Keep the area clear for the experiment; Wear appropriate clothing, lab coats, goggles
and tie hair back if necessary.
Report any accident immediately to the instructor regardless of how minor it may
appear. Be cautious if there is any bleeding or if a chemical is spilled or glass is
broken.
A broken thermometer is considered a Hazardous Materials spill. Do not attempt to
clean it or any other possible hazard up. Notify the instructor immediately.
Become familiar with the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) file, its location,
purpose and use.
Check all labels of chemicals for contents and concentration before use. Use gloves
when appropriate. Never return a chemical to the original bottle contaminating the
stock supply.
Should a chemical spill on your skin or in your eyes, flush immediately with water
and have someone notify the instructor.
Clean up your area and return all supplies to the appropriate locations. A messy lab
table will result in the loss of 5 points to everyone at the lab table.
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Schedule for Summer 2015
Date
June
15-18
Jun
22-25
June/July
29-2
July
6-9
July
13-16
July
20-23
Lecture
Syllabus
Introduction (1)
Populations (18)
Community and
Ecosystems (19)
Evolution (14)
Human Impact (20)
Chemistry (2)
Molecules (3)
Cell (4)
Enzymes (5)
Photo. (7);
Cell Respir. (6)
Mitosis/Meiosis (8)
Genetics (9)
Microbes (15)
DNA (10)
Biotech (12)
Human
Anatomy/Physiology
(21-27)
Lab
M: Jelly Side Down:
W: Red Queen
Notes
Web Quiz due 6/16
M: The Microscope and Cells
W: Diffusion/Osmosis
M: Mitosis/Meiosis
T: Marriage Lab
Supermarket Science
(Take-home Lab)
M: DNA/Protein Synthesis
W: BC CSI Lab
San Simeon Kayak
Friday July 3; $30
9AM and Noon
Long Beach Aq.
Saturday July 11
11 AM
M: DNA Isolation
W: Epidemiology
M: See, Bleeding, Breathing
W: Lab Final (Wed. 7/22)
Final Lecture Exam
Thursday July 23
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Bakersfield College Biology-11 Course Student Learning Outcomes
(Revised March 19, 2015)
Students that successfully complete the course will be able to…
1. research a topic, design experiments, synthesize and evaluate the
information, justify and express their opinions.
2. identify various cells and their structural components, and differentiate the functions of each
of their components.
3. a) understand the significance of DNA as the basis for heredity, structure,
function and disease in living organisms;
b) describe the DNA molecule and explain how it is used in living systems to create proteins;
and
c) describe how proteins function in living cells.
4. describe the organs found in selected human organ systems, then explain the role played by
each organ in the overall functioning of that system.
5. compare and contrast characteristics of various organisms particularly related to energy
sources (feeding style), cellular composition, reproduction and relationship to the ecosystem.
6. a) describe the flow of energy through the ecosystem, then construct a
food web, placing specific species of organisms at each level;
b) choose a common ecosystem disturbance of human origin and predict the effects of that
disturbance on a food web and
c) understand the complexity of ecosystems and environmental issues.
7. a) recognize, value, and apply major biological concepts contributing to current issues in the
biological realm; and
b) apply critical thinking skills to formulate and defend a position on a controversial issue of
biological importance.
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Assessment Rubric for Essays
(How are essays graded?)
This is the scoring rubric that I use when I grade your answers to lab report and essay
exam questions. Assume the answer is worth 5 points:
Point Value
Quality of Answer
5
You have submitted a full and complete description or
explanation. I have no more “how” or “why” questions and
all of the appropriate vocabulary has been included
4
Your explanation is fairly complete; however I may still be
able to ask you “how” or “why” at least once. Appropriate
vocabulary has been incorporated in your answer.
3
Your explanation is partially complete or correct; however I
may still be able to ask you “how” or “why” more than once.
Not enough appropriate vocabulary has been incorporated in
your answer.
2
Your answer is underdeveloped in terms of explanations and
use of appropriate vocabulary
1
Your written work does not address the question that has
been asked.
0
Not even in the “ballpark” with your answer or you didn’t
even attempt an answer.