Principles of Biology, BI 212
Dr. Kristin Latham
Welcome! Please find a seat.
Introduction
Lecture meets: M, T, W, & Th 1000 am – 11 50 am,
PHAR 305
Lab meets:
M & W 100 – 3 50 PM or
M & W 400 – 6 50 or
T & R 100 – 3 50
Weniger 228
You will need: 1.Reece, JB et al. 2011. Campbell Biology (9th edition)
Benjamin Cummings Publishing
2. iClicker, available at the OSU Bookstore
Lecture Website:
www.wou.edu/~lathamk/BI212_Summer_2012/Latham.htm
Introduction
Baccalaureate CORE Category
This course fills the Perspectives category of Biological
and Physical Sciences.
Baccalaureate CORE Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. Recognize and apply concepts and theories of basic physical or
biological sciences.
2. Apply scientific methodology and demonstrate the ability to draw
conclusions based on observation, analysis, and synthesis.
3. Demonstrate connections with other subject areas
Tentative Schedule
Dates
July
23-26
Lecture 1
Lecture 2
Monday
Tuesday
Introduction; Course Tips Metabolism &
Cell Membranes
Cell Respiration
Lab: Scientific Investigation
Exam #1
(Ch. 7-11)
July 30Aug 2
August
6-9
August
13-16
Plant Transport,
Nutrition &
Soils
Plant Structure, Growth,
Development
Lab: Enzymes
Exam #2
(Ch. 35-39)
Lecture 4
Thursday
Photosynthesis M: Ch. 7
& Cell
T: Ch. 8,9
Communication
W: Ch. 9,10
Lab: Diffusion & Osmosis
R: Ch.10,11
Plant
Reproduction
Plant Response M: Ch. 35
to Signals
T: Ch.
36,37
Lab: Photosynthesis
Nutrition &
Digestion
Animal Form & Function
Lab: Plant Anatomy
Exam #3
(Ch. 40-42,44)
Lecture 3
Wednesday
Respiration,
Photosynthesis
R: Ch. 39
Circulation & Gas Osmoregulation M: Ch. 40
Exchange
& Excretion
T: Ch. 41
Lab: Plant Growth
Nervous
System
Immune System
Lab: Fetal Pig Dissections
W: Ch.38
Sensory &
Muscle Control
Final Exam
W: Ch. 42
R: Ch. 44
M: 43
(Ch. 43, 49-50) + T: Ch. 49
Cumulative
W: Ch.50
Lab: Histology, Skin, Nervous System R: ---
Introduction
Grading
Exams
Final Exam
Lab
Total
300 points (3 weekly exams @ 100 points each)
150 points (4th weekly exam [80 pts] + Cumulative [70 pts])
150 points (8 laboratories)
600 points
Anyone who earns the
following percentage
91%
90%
80%
70%
60%
<60%
will receive at least
at
A
ABCDmay fail course
Introduction
Expectations of the Student
• Be on time and prepared for class;
if you miss lecture, get notes/information from a classmate.
• Be involved 
Ask questions, work with your peers, and be an active participant in
class.
• No electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, headphones, etc.) used or
visible during class or exams.
• Be respectful of your classmates, instructor, coordinator, and TAs.
Dr. Kristin Latham,
Professor for Course
Dr. Lori Kayes,
Course Coordinator
Cordley 3016
503-838-8868
lathamk@wou.edu
139 Weniger
541-737-1734
Lori.Kayes@oregonstate.edu
My office hours: M, T, W, R 9-9 50 am in Cordley 3016
Introduction
Academic Honesty
I expect you to be honest and act with academic integrity.
Academic dishonesty is defined as:
(1)cheating: use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or
study aids;
(2)fabrication: falsification or invention of any information;
(3)assisting: helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty;
(4)tampering: altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and
documents;
(5)plagiarism: representing words or ideas of another person as one’s own.
Students with Disabilities
Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty, and
Disability Access Services (DAS). Students who believe they are eligible for
accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS
should contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098.
Introduction
Who do I ask…….
BI212 has a lecture professor, a course coordinator, and three TAs.
If you question/concern is about
Lab content, assignments and grades: contact your TA.
Also see this person first for help understanding lecture material.
Laboratory issues, class enrollment, registration, grading, scheduling and final
grades: contact the course coordinator, Lori Kayes. Basically, if it is not
content/lecture material related, or lab assignment related it should go to
Dr. Kayes.
Lecture content and exam content: talk to me (Dr. Latham)!
email, please be sure to put BI212 in the subject line
To send
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Living organisms are described by their genus & species name.
Example: Drosophila melanogaster
Equus caballus
A. Dog
B. Oak
C. Horse
D. Penguin
E. Grasshopper
Oryza sativa
A. Canary
B. Rice
C. Fruit fly
D. Whale
E. Moss
Gallus gallus
A. Banana
B. Cat
C. Zebrafish
D. Rhododendron
E. Chicken
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Cells are the basic unit of life.
ALL cells have: plasma membrane, ribosomes, genetic material
Plants, animals, and bacteria have differences in other
organelles present.
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Cells are built of biomolecules:
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Biomolecules are made from
single units, linked together
into larger molecules: