UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPIRITU SANTO
SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL CAREERS PROGRAM
SYLLABUS
CLASS:
Biology
PREREQUISITE(S): None
PROFESSOR: Rik Pennartz
September 4- october 25, 2006
BIMESTER: 2006
CODE: BIO 101
CREDITS: 3
SCHEDULE: Monday to Thursday 19:25 to 20:45
CLASSROOM:
HOURS OF HOMEWORK: 96
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The object of this course is to give the student a strong basis in the life sciences. The
topics discussed will include the origin of life; cell biology; Darwinian evolution;
Mendelian, bacterial, and viral genetics; botany; human and animal anatomy; and
taxonomy. The classroom work will be reinforced with practical experiences, such as the
observation of microorganisms under the microscope, at least one field trip to a natural
reserve, and the opportunity to watch a surgical procedure, to reinforce the familiarity with
human anatomy.
2. OBJECTIVES
The objective of this course is to give student general knowledge about biology, with topics
that can be applied in modern businesses and personal life, such as genetics, microbiology,
evolution and physiology.
3. GENERAL METHODOLOGY
Bio 101 will be based on interactive lectures, field trips, practical experiences, and discussions.
The students will be evaluated by means pop quizzes and tests.
4. CLASS SCHEDULE AND WORKLOAD BREAKDOWN
DATE
CONTENT
HOMEWORK (96
HRS.)
Subject(s) to be covered
1
Mon. Sept. 4,
2006
2
Tue. Sept. 5
Introduction: Themes in
the study of life
The chemistry of life: The
chemical context of life
Assignment & number of
allotted hours-specify
pages
2-21
22-38
EVALUATION
How assignment will be evaluated
Case: Nanobacteria
Case: Nanobacteria
Water and the fitness of the
environment
5
Mon. Sept. 11 Carbon and the molecular
diversity of life
Case: Sweet indigestión
6
Tue. Sept. 12 The structure and function
of macromolecules
Case: A can of bull?
7
Wed. Sept. 13 An introduction to
metabolism
8
Thu. Sept. 14
The Cell: A tour of the cell
9
Mon. Sept. 18 The reproduction of cells
10 Tue. Sept. 19 Mendel and the gene idea
Case: In the genes or in
the jeans?
11 Wed. Sept. 20 Case: In the genes or in
the jeans?
12 Thu. Sept. 21 Microbial models: The
genetics of viruses and
bacteria
13 Mon. Sept. 25 DNA technology
14 Tue. Sept. 26
DNA Technology
Case: Should dinosaurs
be cloned?
15 Wed. Sept. 27 MIDTERM
16 Thu. Sept. 28
Mechanisms of Evolution:
Descent with modification:
A Darwinian view of life
17 Mon. Oct. 2
The origin of species;The
evolution of populations
Case: The case of
Desiree´s baby
18 Tue. Oct. 3
Early Earth and the origin
of life
19 Wed. Oct. 4
Evolution of man:
Exercise: Lucy
20 Thu. Oct. 5
Plants
21 Mon. Oct. 9
Physiology:
Circulation & Respiratory
system
22 Tue, Oct. 10
Physiology
Case: The hot tub
mystery
23 Wed. Oct. 11
The body´s defenses
3
4
Wed. Sept. 6
Thu. Sept. 7
41-52
53-62
a reading control quiz
63-88
89-108
109-139
140-158
159-181
182-203
a reading control quiz
204-221
238-256
a reading control quiz
324-350
369-395
396-415
MIDTERM
a reading control quiz
416-435
436-453
482-497
547-572
628-665
666-691
852-878
a reading control quiz
24
Thu. Oct. 12
Animal reproduction
937-962
25
Mon. Oct. 16
26
27
Tue. Oct. 17
Wed. Oct. 18
28
Thu. Oct. 19
29
Mon. Oct. 23
30
31
Tue. Oct. 24
Wed. Oct. 25
Homeostasis
993-1025
Case: Lost in the desert
Nervous systems
1058-1092
An introduction to ecology: 1093-1171
Distribution and
adaptations of organisms
Case: Selecting the
perfect baby
Practical activity (exact date
TBA)
Final exam
Grade review
5. EVALUATION
Midterm exam: 25% Other 50% of final grade:
Final Exam:
25%
(options)
a reading control quiz
a reading control quiz worth
FINAL EXAM
Quizzes/Homework/Projects/
Class Participation
6. CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. Late assignments will only be accepted within 24 hours of the due date. 4 points will be
taken off (out of 20).
2. Cell phones have to be turned off inside the classroom.
3. The classroom door will be locked 5 minutes after the time the class is supposed to start.
If you come in before those 5 minutes are over and after class has started, you will be
marked down as late. If you are late three times, it will be counted as one absence. You
are allowed 6 absences. There are no excused or unexcused absences. There are no
exceptions. If you exceed your number of absences, you will fail the class.
4. Late departures will be recorded
5. Plagiarism is not allowed. Students who are caught committing plagiarism will not be
allowed in class any more.
6. For complete class regulations review the UEES rules & regulations.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
MAIN TEXTBOOK(s):
Case studies
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY:
National Geographic articles
TEACHER INFORMATION:
NAME: Rik Pennartz
DEGREES:
- Masters Degree in Biology UNIVERSTIY: Rijks Universiteit Utrecht – The Netherlands
- Diploma in project management at University of Groningen/Mount Everest training - The
Netherlands
- Diploma Senior Project management at Horizon Training Institute - The Netherlands
EMAIL: hgjpennartz@yahoo.com