Massasoit Community College
Biol-121 sect. 02 Biological Principles
Fall 2004
5 September 2004
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
e-mail
Gregory E. Hyde. Ph.D.
Brockton S-323
Office 508-588-9100 ext. 1619: Home 508-788-1380
ghyde@massasoit.mass.edu
Office Hours:
Monday 3:00 - 4:00, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00
Thursday 12:00-1:00, and Friday 9:00 – 10:00
Class:
Lab:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:00 - 2:50
Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00
S535
S216
Text: Campbell, Reece, Mitchell and Taylor; Biology, Concepts and Connections, Custom Version
for Massasoit Community College; Benjamin Cummings; 4th edition, 2003.
Lab Manual: Prepared by the Biology Department of Massasoit Community College.
Three Ring Binder: For lab and class papers.
Pencil: All lab drawings and weekly lab reports must be done with a pencil. I will provide
the paper for your drawings but you must provide a sharp pencil. Tests include a short answer
section, which must also be done with a pencil.
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in the classroom
are encouraged to contact the Disability Counselor for Learning Disability Services, Andrea
Henry, ext. 1805, or Disability Counselor, Stan Oliver, ext. 1464, as soon as possible, in
order to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion
Course Description
This course introduces basic principles of biology. Topics include scientific method, evolution,
cellular and subcellular structures, basic cell chemistry, transport across cell membranes,
mitosis, meiosis, metabolism, photosynthesis, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis
and patterns of inheritance. This course is required as a prerequisite for all other four-credit
biology courses.
Lecture: 3 hours, Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite: One unit of high school science, preferably biology, and Preparing for College
Reading II (Engl-092), Introductory Writing (Engl-099), and Fundamentals of Mathematics
(Math-010), or waver by placement testing results or departmental approval.
Course Objectives:
At the successful completion of this course each student will have an understanding of the
structure and functioning of the cell and the processes, which are common to all living things.
The specific objectives for each topic in the course are presented in each chapter of the text and
also in the study guide for the course. Each student will also develop the following laboratory
skills: lab safety procedures as outlined in the biology department guide-lines, understanding of
the scientific method as a problem solving technique, and use of the compound light microscope
as an observational tool. Problem solving skills and design skills for scientific experiments will
be developed.
Procedures for Evaluation of Student Performances:
During the course, 4 section exams will be given and a comprehensive final will finish
the semester. There are no make up section tests but the lowest section exam grade will be
dropped when figuring course grades. There will also be homework, class work, lab reports
and quizzes. An article review will be completed late in the course, details will be provided.
Because of their nature, some labs cannot be made up but the lowest lab grade will be dropped.
Grading:
Class work, quizzes, 3 ring binder and other written assignments
Section exams (4 during semester, best 3 grades used)
Lab (weekly evaluations)
Final exam (cumulative)
Total
20%
40%
20%
20%
100%
Attendance:
Because of the nature of the course, the student is expected to attend all lecture and laboratory
sessions. Attendance will be taken and absences beyond 3 will be considered excessive. Please
note that this attendance policy is consistent with what is stated in the Massasoit Community
College Catalogue. If you are going to be absent please leave a message on my voice mail or email. It is the student’s responsibility to get notes, handouts and assignments before the next class.
Teaching Methods:
Students are expected to come to class prepared to actively participate in the discussion of the
topics assigned. The student should spend a minimum of two hours preparing for each class. This
preparation should include reviewing class notes, reading the assigned material in the text or lab
book and updating the 3 ring binder. Class discussion and lecture will be augmented with
handouts, document projections, and laser discs.
During lab sessions students will work individually and in small groups to complete the
assignment. Procedures are outlined in the handouts. The student should carefully read over each
lab before coming to lab. The student should spend a minimum of one hour preparing for each
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lab. Lab reports will generally be handed in at the end of the lab period. Drawings are an
important way of recording observations and are much more successful if done in pencil, please
make sure that you always bring one to lab. I will demonstrate new procedures.
Students are encouraged to meet frequently with me regarding additional help with either lecture or
lab. I am also glad to work with students on study skills, test taking skills and writing skills. My
office hours are listed above and will be posted on my office door. I will usually be in my office
during these times but if I am not there please check the lab. If these hours are not convenient,
please see me about scheduling an appointment.
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BIOL-121 Biological Principles
Fall 2004
Course Outline:
Reading
Assignment
Week of
Topic
Lab Exercise
Sept. 5
Intro. to Life,
Scientific Method,
& Evolution
pp. 1 - 9
pp. 255 - 266
Scientific Measurements
Sept. 12
Chemical Basis
of Life
PP. 15 - 31
The Water Molecule
Sept. 19
Molecules of the Cell
pp. 32 - 39
Determining pH
Molecular Models M-1
Sept. 26
Exam 1. (pp. 1-43, 255-266)
Macromolecules
pp. 40 - 49
Molecular Models M-2
Oct 3
Cell Structure
and Function
pp. 50 - 69
Introduction to Light Microscopy
Oct. 10
(No class Monday, 11 Oct., Columbus Day)
The Working Cell
pp. 70 - 87
Exam 2. (pp. 42-87)
The Cell
Oct. 17
Harvesting Energy
pp. 88 - 100
Enzymes Lab
Oct. 24
Metabolism
pp. 101 - 107
Diffusion
Oct 31
Photosynthesis
pp. 108 - 124
Respiration Lab
Nov. 7
Cell Division
pp. 125 - 138
(No classes Thursday, Veterans Day, 11 Nov.)
Exam 3. (pp. 79-124)
(Last day to withdraw from a class, Saturday, Nov. 13)
Nov. 14
Meiosis
pp. 138 - 153
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
(Meet with advisor to schedule courses for Spring, Wed. 17 Nov.)
Inheritance
pp. 154 - 181
Nov. 21
Molecular Basis of
pp. 182 - 211
Inheritance
(Thanksgiving Recess, Nov. 25 - Nov. 28)
Meiosis
Nov. 28
Control of Genes
pp. 211 - 218
Genetics Problem Set
Human Variation
Dec. 5
Biotechnology
Exam 4. (pp. 126-229)
pp. 222 - 229
Protein Synthesis
Dec. 12
New Developments
pp. 230 - 253
Review for final, (Last day of class Friday 17 Dec.)
Dec. 19
Comprehensive Final Examination to be scheduled between Dec. 20 & 24.
Photosynthesis Lab
DNA extraction and
Gel Electrophoresis
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31-121 Biological Principles
Fall 200
Course Outline:
Reading
Assignment
Week of
Topic
Lab Exercise
Sept. 5
Intro. to Life,
Scientific Method,
& Evolution
pp. 1 - 9
pp. 255 - 266
Sept. 12
Chemical Basis
of Life
Last day to drop/add, 13 Sept
PP. 15 - 31
Water
Sept. 19
Molecules of the Cell
pp. 32 - 39
Sept. 26
Exam 1. (pp. 1-43, 255-266)
Macromolecules
pp. 40 - 49
Measurements
Hydrogen Ion Concentration
Molecular Models M-1
Molecular Models M-2
Oct. 3
Cell Structure
and Function
pp. 50 - 69
Microscope & Cells
Table 1
Oct. 10
The Working Cell
Exam 2. (pp. 40-78)
pp. 70 - 87
More Cells
Human Epithelial cells
Oct. 17
(No class Monday, Columbus Day)
Harvesting Energy
pp. 88 - 107
Enzymes
Oct. 24
Photosynthesis
Diffusion & Osmosis
Oct. 31
Metabolism
Exam 3. (pp. 79-124)
Nov. 7
Cell Division
pp. 125 - 138
(No classes Thursday, Veterans Day, 11 Nov.)
(Last day to withdraw, Saturday, 13 Nov.)
Nov. 14
(Meet with advisor to schedule courses for Spring, Wed, 17 Nov.)
Meiosis
pp. 138 - 153
Mitosis
Inheritance
pp. 154 - 181
Table 1
Nov. 21
Molecular Basis of
pp. 182 - 211
Inheritance
(Thanksgiving Recess, 25 Nov. – 28 Nov.)
Meiosi & Table 1
Genetics Problem Set
Nov. 28
Control of Genes
pp. 211 - 218
Protein Synthesis
Dec. 5
Exam 4. (pp. 126-211)
Biotechnology
pp. 222 - 229
DNA extraction and Model
pp. 230 - 253
Transformation
pp. 108 - 124
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Dec. 12
New Developments
Review for final.
Last day of class 17 Dec.
Dec. 19
Comprehensive Final Examination to be scheduled between Dec. 20 & 23.
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31-121 Biological Principles
Spring 2000
Course Outline:
Reading
Assignment
Week of
Topic
Jan. 23
Intro. to Life,
Scientific Method,
& Evolution
pp. 1 - 9
pp. 255 - 266
Measurements
Jan. 30
Chemical Basis
of Life
PP. 15 - 31
Water
Feb. 6
Molecules of the Cell
pp. 32 - 39
Hydrogen Ion Concentration
Molecular Models M-1
Feb. 13
Exam 1. (pp. 1-39, 255-266)
Macromolecules
Molecular Models M-2
pp. 40 - 49
Feb. 20
No classes Monday, President's Day
Cell Structure
pp. 50 - 69
and Function
Lab Exercise
Microscope & Cells
2.1, 2.2, alternate 2.3, 2.5 &
Table 2.1
Feb. 27
The Working Cell
Exam 2. (pp. 40-78)
pp. 70 - 87
More Cells
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 &
Human Epithelial cells
Mar. 5
Harvesting Energy
pp. 88 - 107
Enzymes 6.1, 6.2, & 6.3
Mar. 12
Spring Break
Mar. 19
Photosynthesis
pp. 108 - 124
Diffusion & Osmosis
8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, & 8.8
Mar. 26
Metabolism
Exam 3. (pp. 79-124)
Apr. 2
Cell Division
(Last day to withdraw, 8 April)
pp. 125 - 138
Table 13.1
Mitosis 13.1, 13.2, 13.3 & 13.4
Apr. 9
Meiosis
Inheritance
pp. 138 - 153
pp. 154 - 181
Meiosis 14.1 & Table 14.1
Genetics Problem Set
Apr. 16
No classes Monday, Patriot's Day
Molecular Basis of
pp. 182 - 211
Inheritance
Apr. 23
Respiration 11.1 & 11.3
Photosynthesis 12.1, 12.4, 12.5,
12.6 & 12.7
Protein Synthesis
No classes Tuesday, 25 Apr., Meet with advisor to schedule courses for Fall
Control of Genes
pp. 211 - 218
Exam 4. (pp. 126-211)
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Apr. 30
Biotechnology
May 7
New Developments
pp. 230 - 253
Review for final. Last day of class 10 May.
pp. 222 - 229
DNA extraction and Model
Transformation
Comprehensive Final Examination to be scheduled between 12 and 17 May 2000.
May 14
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