BIOLOGY 105
INTRODUCTORY QUANTITATIVE BIOLOGY
Spring 2003
Dr. Claudia Douglass
Phone: 774-3190
Claudia.B.Douglass@cmich.edu
Lecture Grading:
Office: Brooks 206
Office Hrs. Mon. 9:30-12, W 3-4, Th 3-4
4 Lecture Tests
Unannounced Quizzes/In class work
Paper
Total Lecture
200
25
25
250
Laboratory Grading: Laboratory grades are determined by your laboratory instructor and will total
150 points. This grade will be added to the lecture grade and then a course grade will be determined.
You must pass both lecture and lab to pass the course. If you have questions about your laboratory
grade, please see your laboratory instructor first. If you have a conflict regarding laboratory, please
see Dr. Douglass. All labs must be read before you begin the laboratory.
Lecture Exams: All exams except for the final exam will be offered both in class and at the Center
for Learning Assessment. To allow you to do your best on the test, both an essay test and multiplechoice test are available. You have the option to choose either an essay or multiple-choice exam the
day of the exam in class. If you choose to take your test at the CLAS, only a multiple-choice exam
will be available. Exams are based on learning objectives which are handed out in class, lecture
notes, and the text. They emphasize recall, comprehension, and application of the material. It is not
enough to memorize the text material and your notes, you must strive to understand and be able to use
the material. Note that you are required to present a picture I.D. in order to take the exam at the
CLAS. Information on the testing center hours and procedures may be found on their web site at
www.cmich.edu/~clas/
The final exam must be taken in class on the day and at the time it is scheduled – plan ahead. There
will be no exceptions. Students who have received an A on all exams and in lab may be exempt from
taking the final exam.
Incomplete: A grade of incomplete will be given only to students who are passing the course, have
completed at least one half of the material, and for some reason of emergency, fail to complete the
course requirements. Be sure to check for the last day to withdraw from the class.
Student Disability Services: CMU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in
educational programs, activities or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in
class activities or meet course requirements should first register with the office of Student Disability Services (250
Foust Hall, telephone #517-774-3018, TDD #2568), and then contact me as soon as possible.
Academic Integrity: In May 2001, the Central Michigan University Academic Senate approved the Policy on
Academic Integrity which applied to all university students. Copies are available on the CMU website at
http://academicsenate.cmich.edu/noncurric.htm, and in the Academic Senate Office in room 108 of Bovee University
Center. All academic work is expected to be in compliance with this policy.
Classroom Civility: Each CMU student is encouraged to help create an environment during class that promotes
learning, dignity, and mutual respect for everyone. Students who speak at inappropriate times, sleep in class,
display inattention, take frequent breaks, interrupt the class by coming to class late, engage in loud or distracting
behaviors, use cell phones or pagers in class, use inappropriate language, are verbally abusive, display defiance or
disrespect to others, or behave aggressively toward others could be asked to leave the class and subjected to
disciplinary action under the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
This schedule, including test dates, may (and probably will) change as we progress through the
semester. This schedule is not complete; you are expected to add assignments to it.
Test: Mader, Sylvia. 2002. Inquiry into Life (10th ed.). McGraw Hill: Boston.
Date
Topic
1/9
1/14
1/16
1/21
1/23
1/28
1/30
Introduction
Nature of Scientific Investigation
Cell Structure and Function
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Membrane Function
Membrane Function
Exam #1 in class (Jan 30 and 31 in the Testing Center)
2/4
2/6
2/11
2/13
2/18
2/20
2/25
2/27
Molecules of Cells
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Energy and Enzymes
Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis
Plant Organization and Growth
Plant Physiology and Reproduction
Exam #2 in class (Feb 27 and 28 in the Testing Center)
3/11
3/13
3/18
3/20
3/25
3/27
4/1
4/3
4/8
4/10
Digestion and Excretion
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
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Nervous System and Senses
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Reproduction and Development
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Exam #3 in class (Apr 10 and 11 in the Testing Center)
4/15
4/17
4/22
4/24
Molecular Basis of Genetics/Biotechnology
Patterns of Gene Inheritance
Patterns of Chromosomal Inheritance
Population Genetics
Tues 4/29
Final Exam (2-3:50 p.m.)
Assignment
Ch. 1
Ch. 3
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Ch. 4
Ch. 4
Ch. 2
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Ch. 6
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
Ch. 10
Ch. 12, 16
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Ch. 13, 14, 15
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Ch. 17, 18
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Ch. 21, 22
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Ch. 25, 26
Ch. 23
Ch. 24
Ch. 27.3
Assignments are expected to be read before coming to class on the day that they are assigned. You
will be tested over the lecture material and the text which relates to or expands upon that material.
Absences from Lecture Exams: Due to the flexibility of the CLAS, there are no make up exams.
There is no make-up exam for the final.
Special Notes: This course fulfills University Program Group IIB. Credit may not be obtained for
both BIO 101 and BIO 105.
BIO 105
LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Dr. Douglass
Spring 2003
WEEK
LABORATORY
1
Processes of Science
2
Labor Day
3
Taxonomy Study
4
Old Field Succession
5
Calculations of Microscopy
6
Cell Diversity
7
Statistics for the Biologist
8
Behavior of Mice and Gerbils
9
Preparation of Research Report
10
Optimal Conditions for Enzyme Activity
11
Chromatographic Separation of Plant Pigments
12
Small Animal Metabolism
13
Molecular Structure of Life – DNA
14
Cellular and Human Genetics
15
Modeling of Natural Selection
16
Final Exam Week – No Lab