GENERAL BIOLOGY 102 Syllabus
Spring 2014; Lecture Sections 01-12; 4 CR
INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Janelle Burke, EJH 232, Office Hours MW 10 AM-12 Noon,
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or by appointment Tel # 202-806-6955, Janelle.burke@howard.edu
Dr. William Gordon, EJH 411, Office Hours MWF 10:00 - 11:00 AM
or by appointment. Tel. # 202- 806-6945, wgordon@howard.edu
Dr. Cheryl Rust, EJH 232, Office Hours by appointment,
Tel # 202-806-6330, cfrust@howard.edu
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Dr. Kenneth Hayes, EJH 332, Office Hours TTH 2:30-4:30,
Or by appointment. Tel # 202-806- 6926, kenneth.hayes@howard.edu
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COURSE COORDINATOR: Dr. William Gordon
Sadava et al. 2013. Life: The Science of Biology, 10th ed.
Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA., bundled with Student CD-ROM
and Study Guide.
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TEXTBOOK:
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LAB MANUAL: William Gordon and Leon Dickson. 2011. Biology 102 Lab Manual.
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ISBN 978-0-7575-9051-1. Kendall Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA.
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Course Description
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LECTURES: 9:10 - 10:00 MWF ( Sections 01-04, 09and 10); 2:10 to 3:00 PM
(Sections 05-08, 11 and 12) Auditorium, E.E. Just Hall
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Biology 102 provides a study of the diversity amongst living organisms. Students will develop an
understanding of phylogeny, form and function, behavior, and certain ecological characteristics of
many groups of organisms in our biosphere. Since Biology 101, which for most students precedes
Biology 102, was devoted to the study of the cellular and molecular basis of life, students are
expected to have a working knowledge of such concepts as the biochemical components of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the ultra structural features of the two cell models, mitosis and cell
division, the Mendelian concepts of genetics, and the basic aspects of molecular biology and genetic
engineering. At the completion of this course, through a combination of lectures and laboratory
experiences, each student is expected to have developed a solid foundation in the basic principles of
biology, developed an appreciation of the investigative and discovery nature of laboratory research,
and to have experienced the joy and excitement of contemporary biology. Many leading scientists
have predicted that BIOLOGY will be the pivotal point of science in the 21st century. And those who
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possess an understanding of biological concepts will be rewarded with numerous career
opportunities.
Blackboard
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Although all instructors teaching this course do not use it as a resource, this course is supported by
Blackboard. Blackboard is a web-based program that allows you to access supplemental notes,
references, and links to internet sites that have additional explanatory materials. As a student
registered in Biology 102 , you may 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
5 X 100 points
10 X 10 points
10 X 10 points
= 500 points
= 100 p0ints
= 100 points
= 150 points
= 150 points
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1,000 points
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Lecture Examinations
Lecture Quizzes
Laboratory Quizzes
Laboratory Practicum 1
Laboratory Practicum 2
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Total:
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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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Due to the class size and the nature of the concepts presented, no extra-credit assignments can
be given. Final letter grades will be awarded according to the following scale:
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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.
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Statement on ADA Procedures
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 or at the beginning
of each semester. The Dean of the Office of Special Student Services, Dr. Elizabeth Heath, should be
reached at 202-806-2420 or Room 725 of the Howard Center Bldg.
Policy Regarding Cheating
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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 to verify eligibility in taking quizzes and 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. Students found guilty of
cheating are subject to any and all punishment prescribed in the Code of Conduct.
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 102 is a lecture/laboratory unit. They have been purposely coupled together so that they
will support and re-inforce 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 400 points, or 40% of your final grade, will be determined by your
performance in laboratory, including 100 points in quizzes. Thus, it is imperative that you attend
laboratory as faithfully as you attend the lectures.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 an excused absence and
grade proration. No student (except varsity athletes) will be allowed more than three (3)
excused absences during the semester. Students who must be absent for extended periods
should withdraw from the course
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7. Biology 102 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.
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.
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Date
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Lecture Topic
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Instructors
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Deuterostome Animals
Deuterostome Animals
Lecture Examination 2
Spring Recess
Spring Recess
Spring Recess
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Bacteria , Archea and Viruses
Bacteria, Archea and Viruses
The Origin & Diversification of the Eukaryotes
The Origin & Diversification of the Eukaryotes
The Fungi
Plants without seeds
President’s Day - Holiday
Plants without seeds
The Evolution of Seed Plants
Animal Origins& the Evolution of Body Plans
Protostome Animals
Protostome Animals
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February
Course Organization
The History of Life on Earth
The Mechanism of Evolution
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday-Holiday
The Mechanisms of Evolution
The Mechanisms of Evolution
Species and Their Formation
Species and Their Formation
Lecture Examination 1
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LECTURE SCHEDULE
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Lec / Lab Sec 01 CRN (10131)
Lec / Lab Sec 02 CRN (10132)
Lec / Lab Sec 03 CRN (10133)
Lec / Lab Sec 04 CRN (10134)
Lec / Lab Sec 05 CRN (10135)
Lec / Lab Sec 06 CRN (10136)
Lec / Lab Sec 07 CRN (10137)
Lec / Lab Sec 08 CRN (10138) Honors
Lec / Lab Sec 09 CRN (10139) Honors
Lec / Lab Sec 10 CRN (10140)
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Lecture/Laboratory Sections
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Lecture Examination 3
Neurons and Nervous Systems
Sensory Systems
The Mammalian Nervous System
Lecture Examination 4
The Mammalian Nervous System
Animal Movement-How Animals Get Things Done
Animal Movement-How Animals Get Things Done
Animal Gas Exchange
Circulatory Systems
Lecture Examination 5
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Plant Structure, Angiosperms
Animal Physiology, Homeostasis & Temp Regulation
Animal Physiology, Homeostasis & Temp Regulation
Animal Hormones
Animal Hormones
Animal Reproduction
Animal Reproduction
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Lec / Lab Sec 11 CRN (10478)
Lec / Lab Sec 12 CRN (10483)
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Revised – 11/07/13
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