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General Biology 1224 for Majors
Fall 2011 Syllabus
Instructor: Anne Cross, PhD
Office: (ACS Building 2)
Phone: 595-7673 (ACS Office)
email: anne.cross@mail.tulsacc.edu
COURSE: BIO1224
CALL NUMBER: 321
SECTION: 12336
Lecture: T and Th 2 pm – 3:20 pm
Lab Th 11:00 am – 1:50 pm
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
COURSE PREREQUISTE
None
DIVISION DEAN: Lyn Kent
Science and Mathematics Division Office:
Phone: 595-7744
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
BIO 1224 - Introduction to Biology for Majors 4 Credits
Introductory biology course for majors with lab. This course includes an in-depth study of fundamental
biological concepts, including metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, evolution, and ecology at the
subcellular, cellular and organismal levels. It provides the foundation for other advanced courses in the
biological sciences.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours
BIOLOGY GOALS
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific process in the biological world as it is
implemented by the Scientific Method. The student will further understand the need for continued
biological research in a dynamic environment.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic life processes, such as cell structure,
obtaining and using of energy, and the processes of reproduction, heredity and evolution.
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the diversity, complexity and inter-relatedness of life.
4. Students in our laboratory classes will demonstrate proficiency in measurement and in using various
techniques and equipment (including their strengths and weaknesses) as they apply to solving
problems in the biological sciences.
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TEXBOOKS, SOFTWARE, AND SUPPLIES
The Campus Bookstore will have textbooks and supplies available.
TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED
Choose one of the course textbook options available.
1.
The custom book Biology, 9th ed. by Raven has all the chapters and the E-book is
included. The cover of the custom textbook is different than the hardcopy book. Connect is
required for homework and assignments..
ISBN 0077905261
2.
Students who buy a used textbook can purchase the Connect access at the bookstore.
3.
How to register in Connect with an access code or buy access online.
http://mpss.mhhe.com/student_connect_resources.php
What is Connect?
Connect: Connect is an online resource offered through McGraw Hill, the publishers of your textbook.
We will use Connect as a supplement to the lecture. Online quizzes and homework will usually be
found on Connect. You can also access your e-book through this site. The Connect website URL for
this course is:
http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/a_cross_fall_2011
Go to this site and click the “register now” button to gain access to the course information.
LABORATORY MANUAL REQUIRED
1. Introduction to General Biology Laboratory Manual for Majors, 7th ed. by Phillips et al. ISBN
0078042232
2. The Guide to Writing w/MS Office 2007 has not been updated to 2010. (optional – it contains
very useful information)
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Supplies needed for the course may be purchased at the bookstore:
 Goggles (safety glasses), gloves, microscope slides and coverslips, color pencils.
Required software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
If you do not have Office, you can download it from Blackboard free.
-- Go to the Organization tab
-- Search for: software
-- Enroll in the organization
-- Follow the on-screen instructions
COMPUTER ACCESS
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It is highly recommended that you have regular (daily) computer access, preferably a home
computer with broadband Internet access. This course can be completed using public
computers at TCC or other public access areas. However, be aware that using public
computers may create a hardship. All course requirements remain the same whether your
computer access is public or private (home).
TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
You should be comfortable with the following:
 using a word processor (changing font, spell check)
 using email for communication
 sending an email attachment
 navigating the Internet
 downloading appropriate plug-ins
 using an Internet search engine
TCC BLACKBOARD (Bb) –Course Documents
Students are expected to use the TCC Blackboard site to obtain
course information: Syllabus, PowerPoint lectures, Assignments, and
Announcements. Check your grades on Bb often.
The course syllabus contains information regarding reading
assignments, laboratory session assignments, due dates of
assignments, class exam dates, course attendance policies and
how you will be evaluated in this course. Be sure check your
syllabus often.
You will find the online materials by clicking on the various tabs on
the Bb site: Start Here, Announcements, Faculty Profile, Course
Goals, Content, Discussions, My Grades, Web Resources, On-line
Lab Questions, Quizzes and Exams.
You will be able to communicate with your instructor and
colleagues via TCC email and Discussion Boards.
LABORATORY SESSION: The laboratory session will reinforce
concepts and principles learned in the lecture section of the course.
Students will become familiar with the broad range of methods and
technologies/instrumentation used in modern biology research. Several fieldtrips are scheduled and are
part of the laboratory experience. The laboratory session will meet once a week for 3 hours.
Missing a laboratory session constitutes a zero. Attendance to laboratory sessions is
mandatory. Lab sessions cannot be made up!
ATTENDANCE POLICY.
Attendance and participation are required in both lecture and laboratory sessions. Only in
extenuating circumstances, such as family crisis, illness, birth, etc., will makeup examinations be
provided and late assignments be accepted. Advise your instructor in advance of an absence as a
result of such matters.
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Missed examinations and assignments cannot be made up unless justification for being absent
is provided before the assignment is due. If a student is permitted to makeup an assignment,
the assignment must be completed within one week of the due date, or the student receives a
zero on the assignment. In addition, any makeup examinations will not receive curve or extra
credit points! All makeup examinations will be taken at the Math Lab Testing Center (Building 8).
Lecture and laboratory attendance and participation are essential! Attendance follows TCC policies.
The instructor may automatically withdraw (AW) a student from the course as a result of excessive
absences (2 or more absences) from lecture (or online participation), and/or laboratory sessions.
Please do not make a habit of coming to laboratory sessions late. Attendance (regular participation in
the online classroom) is essential for maintaining the best learning environment. Learning occurs in
relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as importantly, peer to peer,
professor to student, and student to professor.
DISCUSSION BOARD: Discussion Board is restricted to academic discussion of this course (majors
biology) only. If a student exhibits inappropriate online communication, the student will be excluded
from participation in the Discussion Board. Also, any and all inappropriate behavior will be documented
and reported to the Dean of Student Services.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be
notified of any changes to the syllabus. Changes will be posted on Bb, announced in class and/or the
laboratory session. It is the student’s responsibility to check Bb.
EVALUATION
Your grade will be determined as follows:
3 Class Exams = 300 points
Final =100 points
Laboratory Assignments, Quizzes and Field trips =140-150 points
Connect Assignments and Quizzes = 50-75 points
Individual Class presentations = 50 points
Class participation/presentation: TBA
Extra credit opportunities - TBA ~15 points
90%-100% = A
80%-89% = B
70%-79% = C
60%-69% = D
Total points range from 600 - 800 points. Your grade will be calculated as a percentage of the
total points.
Grades: The grade assigned for each assignment, including labs, homework, exams, etc., is
final. The instructor must be advised of grading errors within 7 days of student receipt. After 7
days, the instructor will be unable to review any grade appeals.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
A complete list of student support services can be found in the Resources section of the Blackboard
course site. This includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support,
and online tutorials related to course concepts.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ the duration of any class. Check the TCC
Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion
with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to
initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or
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change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the
current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation
leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may
receive a course grade of “F”, which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Required email address: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will
be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and
receive email from, the instructor regarding this course. You access MyTCC at
https://portal.tulsacc.edu
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations
arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). You can sign up to receive
TCC Alerts!
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain
skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a
backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking,
Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs,
and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is
essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is
at the discretion of the instructor.
ADA POLICY: STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying
students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact
the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others
about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not
condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community
College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such
disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful
or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;

Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;

Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that
disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a
request to the Dean of Student Services.
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INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information
contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook,
and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC
website: www.tulsacc.edu
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of
TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education,
research, and community service. See TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook
CELLULAR DEVICES
Be sure to TURN OFF phones and other cellular devices when entering the class.
SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES
Please advice instructor of pertinent health issues or medications you may be taking in case an
emergency arises.
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Tentative Lecture and Laboratory Schedule for Fall 2011
DATE
Week 1
Aug.22-27
CHAPTER (TEXT)
Introduction, Course Syllabus,
Connect, Bb website
C1 Science of Biology
LABORATORY
Held in the Math Lab 8152
Student access to: TCC, network, Bb, email & Connect
Lab #20 Science, Politics & Civic Engagement
Week 2
Aug. 29 – Sept 3
C2 Nature of Matter
C3 Chemical Building Blocks
Lab #1- What are Peer-Reviewed Journals?
Review Graphing and Lab Report Overview
Guide to Writing MS Office 2007
Week 3
Sept. 5-10
No classes or Labs on Monday
C4 Cell Structure & Build a Cell
TBA Biodiversity, Ecology & World Biomes
Read C56-59
Week 4
Sept. 12-17
Week 5
Sept. 19-24
C5 Membranes
Week 6
Sept. 26 - Oct. 1
Week 7
Oct. 3-8
Week 8
Oct. 10-15
Exam #1 C 1-5
C7 How Cells Harvest Energy
C7 How Cells Harvest Energy cont
C8 Photosynthesis
C8 Photosynthesis cont.
Lab #2 - Metric System
Quiz over Lab #1 and syllabus
Lab #4 - Compound Microscope
Lab #5 - Cell Structure and Function
Quiz over Lab #3
Lab #7-Enzymes
Quiz over Labs #4 & #5
Lab #8 - Cellular Respiration (Formal Report)
Quiz over Lab #7
Week 9
Oct. 17-22
Exam #2 C 6-8
C10 How Cells Divide
Lab #9 – Photosynthesis, Global Warming
Week 10
Oct. 24 - 29
C11 Sexual Reproduction
C12 Patterns of Inheritance
Week 11
Oct. 31 – Nov. 5
C14 DNA the Genetic Material
C15 Genes and How They Work
Week 12
Nov. 7 - 12
Exam #3 C10-15, C58-59
C15-cont.
Week 13
Nov. 14-19
C27 Viruses
C28 Prokaryotes
Lab #10 - Understanding Cell Division, Embryonic
Development, and Stem Cells
OR
Lab #13 - From Mendel to the Human Genome Project
Quiz over Lab #9
Lab #11 - DNA Isolation
Lab #12 – Genomics to Proteomics: DNA Structure,
Replication and Protein Synthesis
Quiz over Lab #10 or Lab #13
Lab #14 - DNA Electrophoresis
C17 and C 18 Reference- Biotechnology
Quiz over Labs #11 & #12
Lab #15 Introduction to Bacteria and Fungi
READ C28, C31
Quiz over Lab #14
Week 14
Nov. 21-26
C29 Protists
THANKSGIVING BREAK 24-29
Week 15
Nov. 28- Dec. 3
C30 Plants
C32-35 Animal Diversity
Week 16
Dec. 5-10
C32-35 Animal Diversity cont.
Week 17
May 2-7
FINALS WEEK
Final exam C27-29, 32-35
C6 Energy and Metabolism
Formal Lab Report on Lab #8 due
NO LAB
Lab #16 What are Protists?
READ C29
Quiz over Lab #15
TBA
Quiz over Lab #16
NO LAB
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NOTES:
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