Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Course Syllabus
PS Number:
Faculty Name:
Course Prefix and Number:
Course Prerequisites:
Course Title:
Catalog Course Description:
3642
Semester:
Summer
Year: 2015
ChenzhaoVierheller, Ph. D. Title:
Professor
BIO 112
Course Credit Hours: 3
None
Introduction to Biology
Basic study of structure, function and interactions of living organisms including cell
theory, genetics, energetics, evolution and ecology.
Instructor Contact Information:
Campus Location:
Office Hours:
Office Phone Number:
Best Times to Call:
KCTCS Email:
Special Instructions:
Pikeville
Building & Room:
N310
Prestonsburg
Campbell 120d
Will be posted on the Course website and beside office door.
606-218-1248
Alternate Number:
886-7344
During office hour
chenzhao.vierheller@kctcs.edu
All course related communication should be done via E-mail through course website in
Blackboard.
Supervisor Contact Information:
Name:
Campus Location:
Office Phone Number:
KCTCS Email:
Marsha McKenzie
Prestonsburg
Building & Room:
606-886-3863 ext. 64740
mmckenzie0023@kctcs.edu
Text and Supplies:
Inquiry into Life, 14th Edition, 2014
Author(s): Mader, Sylvia; Windelspecht, Michael
McGraw-Hill Publisher (WCB)
eText:
ISBN-10 0-07-751628-1, ISBN-13 978-0-07-751628-4
Print:
ISBN-10 0-07-352552-9, ISBN-13 978-0-07-352552-5
Campbell 120K
Approved Course Competencies
KCTCS GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCY STATEMENTS & GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL KCTCS CREDENTIALS
Students should prepare for twenty-first century challenges by gaining:
A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and
mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.
Method to Achieve Activity:
Student will write a term paper based on a biology topic covered in the BIO 112 class. The paper must address
the competences listed above.
B. Intellectual and practical skills, including
 inquiry and analysis
 critical and creative thinking
 written and oral communication
 quantitative literacy
 information literacy
 teamwork and problem solving
C. Personal and social responsibility, including
 civic knowledge and engagement (local and global)
 intercultural knowledge and competence
 ethical reasoning and action
 foundations and skills for lifelong learning
D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and
specialized skills.
Course Specific Competencies:
Student achieving a passing grade will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas, to a degree
commensurate with the grade received.
 Analyze information using the Scientific Method.
 Describe basic cellular functions that are essential to all life.
 Demonstrate critical thinking about basic concepts of biology and to integrate that knowledge into a
practical application for daily life.
 Describe the evolutionary relationships that have developed between organisms within the
classification Kingdoms.
 Describe the position of humans in the hierarchy of life and our relationship to the environment as a
biological organism.
 Describe the concept of heredity and how it is influenced on a genetic level.
Lab Competencies: N/A
Course Outline:
Week / Date
1.
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3.
4.
Activities / Assignments
Chapter 1: The Study of Life
Chapter 2: The Molecules of Cells
Quiz 1: Chapter 1 & 2
Chapter 3: Cell Structure & Function
Chapter 4: Membrane Structure and Function
Quiz 2: Chapter 3 & 4
Exam 1: Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5: Cell Division
Chapter 6: Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
Quiz 3: Chapters 5 & 6
Chapter 7: Cellular Respiration
Chapter 8: Photosynthesis
Quiz 4: Chapters 7 & 8
Exam 2: Chapters 5-8
Chapter 25.1-3: DNA Structure
DNA Replication
Gene expression (p500-503)
Chapter 26.1-2: DNA Cloning
Biotechnology Products
Chapter 27. 1-2, 4-5: Theory of Evolution
Evidence of Evolution
Process of Evolution
Macroevolution and Speciation
Chapter 32.4-5: Evolution of the Hominins
Evolution of Modern Humans
Quiz 5: Chapters 25.1-3, 26.1-2, 27.1-2, 4-5 & 32.4-5
Chapter 35: Nature of Ecosystems
Chapter 36: Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere
Quiz 6: Chapter 35 & 36
Exam 3: Chapter 25.1-3, 26.1-2, 27.1-2, 4-5 & 32.4-5, 35 & 36
Chapter 23: Patterns of Gene Inheritance
Chapter 24: Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Quiz 7: Chapter 23 & 24
Final Exam: Comprehensive
Course Structure:
This class is delivered entirely over the internet (Blackboard). Students are required to read the text book,
watch movie clips and participate course activities via E-mail, chat and / or discussion board on a weekly bases.
Technology/Media Component:
This Course uses internet, E-mail, Wimba classroom, animations and on-line videos.
Service-Learning: N/A
Course Requirements and Evaluations:
I. General Grade policy:
The course grade is based on quizzes, exams, term paper and course participation.
II. Self Quizzes:
There are 8 self-quizzes. Details about quizzes can be found in the course website. Each quiz has 2
attempts. Quizzes contain mostly multiple choices questions
III. Examination:
There will be 4 exams, 3 during the semester plus the final exam. Exams may include multiple choices,
matching, filling the blanks, true/false along with short answer questions and definitions. Each semester exam
covers 4 chapters. The final exam is a comprehensive exam including materials from all chapters covered during
the semester. The exam with the lowest grade will be dropped.
Each exam has a time limit and must be taken before the due dates (check course website for details). Points
will be deducted if the exam time exceeds the time limit. Only one attempt is allowed for each exam!
IV. Term paper:
One term paper is required during the semester. Details about the term paper can be found in the course
website.
V. Participation:
Students are encouraged to participate in various discussion forums in the Discussion Board and attend chat
sections. All participation activities can be found in the class website.
VI. Grading Scale:
A= 90-100% (450 and above)
B= 80-89% (400-449 pts)
C= 65-79% (325-399 pts)
E= below 65% (324 and below)
Grade Policy:
1. Three semester exams (exam with the lowest score will be dropped): 100 point each (X2)
2. The final exam (comprehensive)
160 points.
(Three exams with the top scores will be counted)
3. Self Quizzes
15 point each (X8) 120 points
5. Term paper
20 points.
6. Course Participation: Participation Activities 1-3 (Discussion Board)
15 bonus points
7. Total points: 500 (200 + 160 + 120 + 20 )
200 points
Attendance Policy:
This course is delivered entirely over the internet (Blackboard). Participation is an important part of course
and accounts for part of the grade. Students who fail to participate in the course before the Tuesday of the first
week of class may be dropped from the roster. The last activity (quiz, exam or posting) recorded will be
considered as the last day of active participation.
Missed Exam and quiz Policy:
I. Exam Make-up and Reset Policy
All make-up exams are conducted during a 2-day period after the regular exam due date. The make-up exam
will have a time limit of 2/3 length as the regular exam.
Each student is allowed to have ONE exam-reset during the semester. The exam reset will be only given to
those students who cannot complete their exam due to computer difficulty. Request of exam reset MUST be sent
to instructor before the regular exam due date. Students who have their exams reset will need to take the makeup exam and have a time limit of 2/3 length as the regular exam.
One missed exam can also be dropped as the exam with the lowest score.
II. Quiz make-up and Reset Policy
Quiz resets are given to students who are not able to complete the quiz or quizzes due to computer difficulty
and send the requests to the instructor.
Quizzes do not have due dates, however, exams are available only after appropriate quiz is completed (See
course website for detail).
Late Assignment Policy:
Points will be deducted with each day the assignments (paper or participation activities) are late. No
assignments will be accepted a week after the assignment due date or after the grades of the assignments are
posted, whichever occurs earlier.
Information Available at the Current Student Portal
http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/current_students
ARTICLE II - ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
http://legacy.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/StudentCode2009.ashx.pdf
(Referenced in the Rules of the Community College Senate, Section VII and in the Rules of the Technical College
Senate, Section VII).
The following information is available on the BSCTC Homepage: www.Bigsandy.kctcs.edu go to Current Students
and under Right to Know click on Student Code of Conduct. Paper copies of all the documents listed under Right to
Know are also available upon request at the Admissions Office or Library on the Mayo, Pikeville and Prestonsburg
Campuses.
2.1 Academic Honesty Policy
2.2 Academic Rights of Students
2.2.1 Information about course content
2.2.2 Information about course grading criteria
2.2.3 Contrary opinion
2.2.4 Academic evaluation
2.2.5 Academic records
2.2.6 Evaluation of student character and ability
2.3 Student Academic Offenses and Academic Sanctions
2.3.1 KCTCS Academic Offenses
2.3.1.1 Plagiarism
2.3.1.2 Cheating
2.3.1.3 Student Co-Responsibility
2.3.1.4 Misuse or Student Falsification of Academic Records 2.3.2 Academic Sanctions/Penalties of Students 2.3.2.2 Other
Academic Sanctions
2.4 Student Appeals and Responsibilities
2.4.1 Student Responsibilities
2.4.1.1 Responsibility Involving Academic Rights of
Students (section 2.0)
Please refer to flowchart: Appeals in Cases of an Alleged Violation of Student Academic Rights Figure 1) 2.4.1.2
Responsibility Involving Academic Offenses (section 2.3) When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the four
academic offenses (2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.4), a student will find information concerning responsibilities of college personnel
in section 2.5.2.
ARTICLE III-NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.1 General Regulations Concerning Student Behavior
3.2 Disciplinary Offenses
3.3 Penalties and Sanctions
3.4 Enforcement
3.5 The Procedures
3.5.1 The Role of the Chief Executive Officer in Student Disciplinary Matters 3.5.2 The College Judicial Board
3.5.2.1 Authority
3.5.2.2 Composition
3.5.2.3 Eligibility Requirements
3.5.2.4 The Appointment Process
3.5.2.5 Terms of Office
3.5.2.6 Absence
3.5.2.7 Temporary Appointments to the Judicial Board
3.5.3 The College Appeals Board
3.5.3.1 Jurisdiction on Cases of Disciplinary Offenses
3.5.3.2 Disposition of cases of Disciplinary Offenses
3.5.3.3 Composition of the College Appeals Board
3.5.3.4 Authority of the KCTCS Board of Regents in Cases Involving Suspension or Expulsion of a Student
3.6 Temporary Sanctions
CAMPUS SECURITY
http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/Student_Life/Campus_Security.aspx
Learn more about our safety and security initiatives:
Download the BSCTC Safety Manual (PDF)
Safety Notification and Alert Procedure (SNAP)
Pandemic Flu Response Plan (PDF)
HIV and AIDS Information
Hepatitis B Information
Incident Reports
KCTCS SAFETY NOTIFICATION ALERT PROCESS (SNAP)
http://kctcs.edu/snap

Minutes Matter — Get SNAP Messages Quickly by E-mail, Text or Call

SNAP is the official Safety Notification Alert Process for the Kentucky Community and Technical College
System (KCTCS). SNAP alerts users to on-campus emergencies and college closings or delays for all 16 KCTCS
colleges and the System office.
CENTER FOR ENRICHMENT RESOURCES
http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/en/Academics/Center_for_Enrichment_Resources.aspx
The BSCTC Center for Enrichment Resources (CER) offers students’ academic assistance in all subject areas. Campus
Locations: Prestonsburg Campus the CER is located in the Magoffin Building, room 219. The Testing Center is
located in the Magoffin Building, room 218. Pikeville Campus the CER is located in room N202. The Testing Center is
located in room N216. Mayo Campus the CER is located in Building C, room 124. The Testing Center is located in
Building C, room 112.
STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW
http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/en/Academics/Student_Right_To_Know.aspx
Student Code of Conduct
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Right to Know
FERPA Information
Drug Free Policy
Harassment Free Education
Student Discrimination Grievance Procedures
Student Discrimination Grievance Form
Student Complaint Procedure
Additional Information Available at the Current Student Portal
http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/current_students
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