Biology 1002
General Biology II
Spring 2016
Course Syllabus
Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 12:00pm – 12:50pm; D228
Instructor: Carmen Hartford
Office A-315
Phone 224-0321
e-mail: Carmen_Hartford@ivcc.edu
Office Hours
Lab Hours
Monday
11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 1:00
10:00 - 11:50 and 1:00- 1:50
Wednesday
11:00 - 12:00 and 4:00 - 4:30
9:00 – 10:50
Thursday
1:00 – 2:00
11:00 – 12:50; 2:00 – 2:50
Friday
11:00 – 12:00
9:00 – 10:50 and 1:00 – 1:50
Laboratory Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm
*Check the schedule posted in the lab for the dates of extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday evenings
until 6:30pm and the dates of open Saturdays.
Biology Lab Extension: 224-0308
Required Textbook: Mader, Sylvia S. 2014. Inquiry into Life, 14th edition. The McGraw-Hill Companies.
Laboratory Manual: BIO 1002 General Biology II, Customized Laboratory Manual for Illinois Valley
Community College. Selected material from: Inquiry into Life Laboratory Manual, 14th edition. Sylvia S.
Mader. 2014. The McGraw-Hill Companies.
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Biology 1002
General Biology II
Spring 2016
Course Information:
BIO-1002. General Biology II: 4.0 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1001
Division: Natural Science and Business
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course reinforces the concepts introduced in BIO 101 with an emphasis on
human biology, ecology, and the diversity of life. Special attention is given to the biological processes of
digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, communication and reproduction.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
1. To communicate orally and in writing, socially and interpersonally.
2. To understand and use contemporary technology effectively and to understand its impact on the
individual and society.
3. To work and study effectively both individually and in collaboration with others.
4. To develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, and spiritually.
5. To appreciate the ongoing values of learning, self-improvement, and career planning.
Expected Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the levels of organization that are considered in studying the general biology of organisms,
with special emphasis on human homeostatic process
Understand in general the ways in which the processes of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion,
nerve, and endocrine function and reproduction work to maintain homeostasis, especially as these
processes apply to human biology
Demonstrate a general understanding of the behaviors exhibited by animals
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of ecology
Demonstrate a general understanding of the diversity of life and the ways in which organisms are
classified
Methods of instruction: lectures, laboratory exercises and assignments,
Attendance Policy: Attendance is taken each class period. Students may be withdrawn from the course by the
instructor after accumulating 4 unexcused absences. If an absence is anticipated, please contact your instructor
ahead of time. *It is the student’s responsibility to check blackboard and student e-mail for announcements
and assignments if a class is missed.
In case of inclement weather or emergency: If you feel the college may cancel classes due to weather or some
other event, you can tune in to WLPO 1220 AM or check the college website: www.ivcc.edu. If class is
canceled, it is the student’s responsibility to check blackboard and student e-mail for announcements and
assignments.
Academic dishonesty and cheating: Any student caught cheating during a test, quiz, or any other evaluation
will receive a zero for that evaluation. Further actions may be taken as outlined in the student handbook.
* Violations of the IVCC Student Code of Conduct may result in appropriate disciplinary action, including
withdrawal from the course (see IVCC catalog and Student Handbook). THIS INCLUDES BEING
RESPECTFUL TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IN CLASS.
If you create a disruption or distraction in class you may be withdrawn from the class.
Biology 1002
General Biology II
Spring 2016
Last day to withdrawal April 28th: Students now have the ability to initiate a withdrawal from classes. By
completing the form in the Records Office or through the form located within webadvisor, the student is
authorizing IVCC to remove him/her from the course. Entering the student ID number serves as the student’s
electronic signature. IVCC has the right to rescind a withdrawal in cases of academic dishonesty or at the
instructor’s discretion.
*Do not assume the instructor will withdraw a student automatically due to lack of attendance.
Students should be aware of the impact of a withdrawal on full-time status for insurance purposes and for
financial aid. It is highly recommended that students meet with their instructor or with a counselor before
withdrawing from a class to discuss if a withdrawal is the best course of action for that particular student.
Student e-mail: All students are now responsible for checking their IVCC e-mail. All electronic college
correspondence will only be sent to the IVCC e-mail (student “K”number@ivcc.edu).
Safety: Please be aware of the location of all exits in your classroom, and know where to go if a fire, tornado, or
intruder alarm sounds during class. You will be expected to quickly and safely use appropriate action should
any of these emergencies or drills take place. Emergency procedures should be posted near the doorway of
each classroom. In case of any emergency, you can dial 911 from any campus phone.
No food, drink, or tobacco is allowed in the classroom or laboratory. Headphones and iPods are not
allowed in the lecture hall or laboratory. Children are not allowed in the lecture hall or laboratory.
Please turn your cell phone off during all class meetings. Cell phones are not allowed in your possession
during exams.
Blackboard: We will be using blackboard this semester. There is a link to blackboard in several places on the
IVCC website. Blackboard will be used for posting announcements, assignments, quizzes, power-points, and
your grades. There is help available for blackboard users at the student help desk in the learning commons and
online at the student help desk web-site. I am also happy to help and assist you with blackboard.
Testing: Lecture tests will be given on scheduled lecture test days during lecture.
Lab test will be given on scheduled days in the biology lab (A-101).
Make-up Tests: There will be a total of 5 lecture tests and 4 lab tests during the course of the semester. If you
miss a lecture and you have an excused absence, you will have 2 school days to make an appointment with your
lecture instructor to take a make-up test. The format of a make-up test will be left to the discretion of the
instructor.
Quizzes: Various quizzes will be given during lecture and in blackboard throughout the semester. Quizzes may
be unannounced. *Missed quizzes cannot be made up.
Assignments: Assignments will be given during the semester. All assignments will have specific due dates and
point values. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Labs: All lab assignments include filling out the lab sign-in sheet located on the BIO-1002 table and assigned
questions. Some labs include dissection of the fetal pig. One week will be allotted for each lab and the
corresponding assignment must be completed by the end of the week (Friday). All lab tests will take place in
the biology lab (A-101) on Friday of the scheduled week.
Biology 1002
General Biology II
Spring 2016
Methods of Evaluation: The final letter grade earned for this course will be based on the total number of points
accumulated from lecture exams, laboratory practical exams, text and laboratory reading assignments,
laboratory exercises and experiments, participation in lecture and laboratory discussions and demonstrations,
quizzes and assignments, and other assignments as appropriate. The following grading scale will be used as a
guide in assigning final letter grades:
A: 90%-100% B: 80%-89% C: 70%-79% D: 60%-69% F: below 60%
As the semester progresses, please ask me (Miss Hartford) if you need help calculating your letter grade, or if
you have any questions about the grading procedure.
You may be eligible for academic accommodations if you have a documented physical, psychiatric (anxiety,
depression, bipolar disorder, AD/HD, post-traumatic stress, or others) or cognitive disability such as a learning
disability. If you have a disability and need more information regarding possible accommodations, please
contact Tina Hardy at (tina_hardy@ivcc.edu, 224-0284) or Judy Mika Judy_Mika@ivcc.edu or 224-0350) or
stop by office B-204.
In an effort to create a classroom environment that maximizes the success of all students, I encourage you to
make me aware of any barriers that may inhibit your learning. Feel free to speak to me at any time about
concerns or questions you may have about assignments, activities, or assessments. The college provides several
support services for students who have barriers to learning. They include, but are not limited to: Disability
Services Office, Writing Center/Peer Tutoring, Counseling Center, and Project Success. Please see me if you
want to learn more about any of these offices.
Library Hours (A-201):
Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 7:00pm
Friday 7:30 - 4:30
Please plan your work on research assignments accordingly. Many library resources are available online at
http://www.ivcc.edu/library.
Assessment Center Hours (E-215):
Monday 8:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Students are required to present photo I.D. for tests taken in the assessment center.
Biology 1002
General Biology II
Tentative Lecture Semester Schedule
*Note: This may be subject to change*
Spring 2016
January 15th: Introduction & Chapter 11
Week 1: January 18th – 22nd: chapter 15
(College closed January 18th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Week 2: January 25th – 29th: chapter 15 & 14
Week 3: February 1st - 5th: chapter 14
Lecture Test One (Chapters 11, 15, & 14)
Week 4: February 8th - 12th: chapter 13
Week 5: February 15th – 19th: chapters 13 & 12
(College Closed Monday, February 15th - President’s Day)
Week 6: February 22nd - 26th: chapter 12
Week 7: February 29th - March 4th: chapter 12
Lecture Test Two (Chapters 13 & 12)
Week 8: March 7th - 11th: chapter 16
Week 9: March 14th – 18th: chapters 16 & 20
(No classes Friday, March 18th - Faculty Development Day)
Week 10: March 21st - 25th: chapter 20
Lecture Test Three (Chapters 16 & 20)
Week 11: March 28th - April 1st: chapter 20
(Spring Break – March 28th – April 1st)
Week 12: April 4th - 8th: chapter 17
Week 13: April 11th - 15th: chapters 17 & 18
*(Last Day to Withdrawal: Tuesday, April 12th)*
Week 14: April 18th – 22nd: chapters 18 & 21
Lecture Test Four (Chapters 17, 18, & 21)
Week 15: April 25th – 29th: chapters 33 & 34
Week 16: May 2nd - 6th: chapters 34 & 35
Week 17: May 11th:
Lecture Test Five (chapters (33, 34, & 35)
Biology 1002
General Biology II
Tentative Lab Semester Schedule
Spring 2016
*Note: This may be subject to change
January 15th: No lab
Week 1: January 18th – 22nd: lab 12 (part 1)
(College closed January 18th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Week 2: January 25th – 29th: lab 12 (part 2)
Week 3: February 1st - 5th: lab 13
Week 4: February 8th - 12th: lab test 1
Week 5: February 15th – 19th: lab 14 (part 1)
(College Closed Monday, February 15th - President’s Day)
Week 6: February 22nd - 26th: lab 14 (part 2)
Week 7: February 29th - March 4th: lab 16 (part 1)
Week 8: March 7th - 11th: lab 15 lab test 2
Week 9: March 14th – 18th: lab 15 (part 1)
(No classes Friday, March 18th - Faculty Development Day)
Week 10: March 21st - 25th: lab 15 (part 2)
Week 11: March 28th - April 1st: No lab
(Spring Break – March 28th – April 1st)
Week 12: April 4th - 8th: lab test 3
*Last Day to Withdrawal: Tuesday, April 12th*
Week 13: April 11th - 15th: lab 17 (part 1)
Week 14: April 18th – 22nd: lab 17 (part 2)
Week 15: April 25th – 29th: labs 24 & 27
Week 16: May 2nd - 6th: lab test 3
Biology 1002
General Biology II
Spring 2016