BI101
• Instructor: Jess Friel
• Things to do before class starts:
• Sit where you want to work all term.
• As you wait for class to start, introduce yourself to the students
around you.
– See the instructor if you are trying to add the class.
BI101, 102 & 103
• These are for non-science majors.
– Meet transfer and program requirements for a
science with lab.
– Some nursing programs require BI102.
• Science majors (Biology, Zoology, Botany,
Wildlife Management, etc.), Pre-med (planning
on med school) and Pre-Pharmacy should be in
BI211, 212, 213.
– Pre/co-requisite: Must have completed CH121 or
221 with a C or better or be currently enrolled.
– Also recommend some background in Biology (like
H.S. Bio or at least one 100 level Bio here.)
Syllabus
Jessica Friel
Phone: 503.316.3202
Email: jessica.friel@chemeketa.edu
Website: http://jfriel.wikispaces.com/BI101
Required Materials
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Access to the Internet
– At school or at home, but you must have it!
BI101 Lab Packet
– Make sure you have it before class on Wednesday this week.
• Bring the entire packet to class every day.
– It includes Pre-labs which will be graded and must be completed before
you come to lab.
Text: Discover Biology, by Singh-Cundy et. al. , 5th ed.
– Will be used for all three terms this school year.
Demo the E-book: http://books.wwnorton.com/nortonebooks/discipline.aspx?DiscId=4
Buy the E-book:
http://books.wwnorton.com/nortonebooks/buychoice.aspx?siteId=discoverbio5_ebook
E-book custom-made BY-THE-CHAPTER packages
101 ($22):
http://books.wwnorton.com/books/csbook.aspx?id=4294969267&csid=101200000091822
102 ($28):
http://books.wwnorton.com/books/csbook.aspx?id=4294969267&csid=101300000091822
103 ($26):
http://books.wwnorton.com/books/csbook.aspx?id=4294969267&csid=101400000091822
Lectures
• Presentations where I expect students to
participate by asking questions, providing
answers, and offering comments.
• Students are expected to be prepared (e.g.,
read the book, complete the assignments, etc)
and to actively participate in lectures.
Evaluation
• Your grade will be determined by your overall
performance on a series of assessments
including laboratory work, class activities,
exams, reports, projects, and presentations.
• These assessments will evaluate your mastery
of course content but also your ability to use
the scientific method of inquiry and critical
thinking skills.
Grading
Lecture Assignments
Course Assignments
Worksheets (7 @ 10 points each)
Mid-term Exams (2@ 150 points)
Final Exam (cumulative)
Points
Lab Assignments
varies Pre-lab worksheets (8 @ 10 points)
70 Lab Packets (3 @ 15 points)
Post-lab worksheets (5 @ 15 points)
300 Course Project (multiple parts)
150
The grading scale is a standard, firm scale as follows
90-100%
80-89.9%
70-79.9%
60-69.9%
Less than 59.9%
A
B
C
D
F
Points
80
45
75
70
Course Assignments
• A variety of assignments will be given
throughout the course including homework,
quizzes, and other projects related to the
course. Quizzes may be announced or
unannounced.
Exams
• Exams consist of multiple-choice, short
answer and essay questions based on lecture
material.
• Mid-term exams are not cumulative with the
exception of certain concepts that will be
emphasized throughout the course (e.g., the
scientific method).
• The final exam is cumulative.
Read Through
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Expectations
Attendance
Punctuality
Student Services
Academic Integrity
Lecture Schedule
Week
Date
Lecture
Reading
Assignments Due
1
9/24
Nature of Science & Characters
of Life
1
Course Forms
2
10/1
Biological Diversity:
Prokaryotes
2
Worksheet 1
3
10/8
Biological Diversity: Eukaryotes
3, 4
4
10/15
The Biosphere
21
Mid-term 1
Worksheet 3
5
10/22
Growth of Populations
22
Worksheet 4
6
10/29
Ecological Communities
23
7
11/5
Ecosystems
24
8
11/12
9
11/19
Global Change
10
11/26
Sustainability
Worksheet 2
Worksheet 5
Midterm 2
Worksheet 6
Holiday
No classes in observance of Veterans Day
25
Worksheet 7
Worksheet 8
Final Exam
Wednesday, December 5rd from 10:00-11:50 AM
Additional class work will be assigned during class.
Due dates for that work will be communicated during class
Labs
• Based on exercises in the lab packet.
• Students will work in groups in lab and
cooperation is expected.
• Lab exercises will consist of observation and / or
experimental work.
• Critical thinking skills will be essential and
participation in lab activities is mandatory.
• Preparation for lab includes reading the lab
packet and bringing necessary materials (e.g.
textbook, lab packet, etc).
Lab Assignments
• Pre-Lab: Due before the lab begins
• Post-Lab: Given to you after you have completed your lab
and all questions in the lab
• Lab packet: for three of the labs we will not have Post-Labs,
instead you will be turning in the lab packet
• Course project: is a chance for you to explore volunteer
opportunities in environmental science. A detailed
description of the course project will be provided in class.
Lab Schedule
Week Date
Lab
1
9/26
Dichotomous Keys
2
10/3
County Park Trip-Metsker
Park*
3
10/10
No Lab **
(field trip compensation)
4
10/17 Microscopy & Aquatic Life
5
10/24 World Populations
6
10/31 Symbioses
7
11/7
Antimicrobial Compounds
8
11/14
Carbon Cycle
Antimicrobial Observations
9
11/21
No Lab **
(field trip compensation)
10
11/28 Group Project Presentations
Assignments Due
Pre-lab 1: Dichotomous Keys
Post-Lab 1: Dichotomous Keys
Pre-lab 2: Metsker Park Trip
“Organization List” Worksheet
Summary of Scheduled Activities
Lab 2: Metsker Field Trip Packet
Pre-lab 4: Microscopy & Aquatic Life
Pre-lab 5: World Populations
Post-Lab 4: Microscopy & Aquatic Life
Pre-lab 6: Symbioses
Lab 5: World Populations
Pre-lab 7: Antimicrobial Compounds
Post-Lab 6: Symbioses
Pre-lab 8: Carbon Cycle
Individual Journal Assignment
Post-Lab 8: Carbon Cycle
Lab 7: Antimicrobial Compounds
PowerPoint Presentation (11/27) ***
Reference List (11/28)
No labs during finals week!
Due dates for Cascade trip:
Pre-Lab Cascade Trip due as you get on the bus for that trip
Lab Packet for the Cascade trip is due in my mailbox by Oct. 19th by 5:00pm
* Meet in classroom
** Be sure to sign-up and attend one (1) of the trips to the Cascades.
***Email me the PowerPoint Presentation for your project the day before
Field trips
• Mesker County Park
– October 3rd from 11:30-3:30
• Cascades Trip:
– Must sign up for one of the following time:
Saturday
10/6
7am-8pm
7am-8pm
CRN 34795*
Sunday
10/7
CRN 34796
Saturday
10/13
6am-7pm
CRN 34797*
Sunday
10/14
6am-7pm
CRN 38597
Sunday
10/14
8am-9pm
CRN 38598
* Trips I will be on- don’t need to go on a trip I’m on