Principles of Biology
BIOL 101, Summer Session II: 2013
Class Information:
Lecture: M-F, 9:45-11:15 a.m., Chapman Hall - Rm 0125
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Website: https://www.unc.edu/sakai/
Instructors:
Dr. Yuko Miyamoto
Office: Coker Hall 210
Contact: ymiyamoto@elon.edu
Office Hours: T and W 11:15-12:15 pm
Course Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamentals concepts covered in
biology.
Course Goals The successful student will have achieved the following goals upon completion of this
course:
1. Have an understanding of the basic language and principles of biology.
2. Excite you about biology.
3. This course should prepare you to succeed in future science courses.
4. Develop study skills and habits that include being an active learner to help you succeed in future science
and non-science classes.
Required Text & Supplemental Web Material
Required Text: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections, 7e by Reece et al.
Required companion to Text: Mastering Biology for Campbell Concepts and Connections, 7e by Reece et
al.
Mastering Biology Course ID: MBMIYAMOTO16722
Additional Requirements:
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Students will be required to utilize Sakai to obtain assignments and other information.
You must be accessible at the email address listed in Sakai.
You must bring a pen/pencile to each exam.
You are responsible for checking Sakai regularly for announcements and updates.
Ask questions if you need help sooner than later in the course.
Course Policies:
 Attendance- It is to your benefit to attend each lecture and recitation session. This course will
move quickly and cover a lot of material. If you fall behind it will be a significant disadvantage.
With that said, there is no formal penalty for absences but attendance will be documented.
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 Missed Exams- You may NOT make-up missed exams. The rare exception to this policy is
in the case of a University-approved absence or a documented emergency.
 Integrity- Lying, cheating or stealing will not be tolerated. During examinations, the only
electronic device that might be allowed is a calculator. All other electronics must be stowed.
During class, texting, twittering, Facebooking… is disrespectful, please refrain from ecommunicating.
You are bound by the University Honor Code. The following statement was provided by the
office of the Vice Chancellor and Provost and applies and is the policy for this course:
"The Honor Code is in effect in this class and all others at the University. I am committed to
treating Honor Code violations seriously and urge all students to become familiar with its terms
(http://instrument.unc.edu). If you have questions, it is your responsibility to ask me about the
Code's application. All exams, written work, and other projects must be submitted with a
statement that you have complied with the requirements of the Honor Code on all aspects of the
submitted work.”
Special Needs: Please contact an instructor as soon as possible to discuss any documented special
needs. We will do everything possible to make accommodations for your success in this class. The
website for the Academic Success Program for Students with Learning Disabilities can be found at
http://www.unc.edu/depts/lds/.
Copyright Information: All materials used in this course including notes, tests and assignments are
covered by the University Copyright Policy. This prohibits you from sharing class materials through
any post/texting/sharing materials with any group. You can share notes with other individuals in the
class. The University’s Copyright Policy, which can be found at
http://www.unc.edu/campus/policies/copyright%20policy%2000008319.pdf indicates:
"STUDENT WORKS THAT CONSTITUTE NOTES OF CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY
LECTURES AND EXERCISES SHALL NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES BY
THE STUDENT GENERATING SUCH NOTES."
Grading:
Point distribution
300 points
150 points
Exams 1-3 (100 points each)
Final Exam (cumulative)
Mastering Biology
The grading scale is as follows:
A
93-100%
A90-92.9
B+
87-89.9
B
83-86.9
B80-82.9
C+
C
CD+
D
77-79.9
73-76.9
70-72.9
67-69.9
63-66.9
Percent of grade
60 %
30 %
10 %
DF
60-62.9
<60
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UNC defines their grades as follows:
“A - Mastery of course content at the highest level of attainment that can reasonably be expected of
students at a given stage of development. The A grade states clearly that the student has shown such
outstanding promise in the aspect of the discipline under study that he/she may be strongly
encouraged to continue.
B - Strong performance demonstrating a high level of attainment for a student at a given stage of
development. The B grade states that the student has shown solid promise in the aspect of the
discipline under study.
C - A totally acceptable performance demonstrating an adequate level of attainment for a student at a
given stage of development. The C grade states that, while not yet showing any unusual promise, the
student may continue to study in the discipline with reasonable hope of intellectual development.
D - A marginal performance in the required exercises demonstrating a minimal passing level of
attainment for a student at a given stage of development. The D grade states that the student has given
no evidence of prospective growth in the discipline; an accumulation of D grades should be taken to
mean that the student would be well advised not to continue in the academic field.
F - For whatever reasons, an unacceptable performance. The F grade indicates that the student's
performance in the required exercises has revealed almost no understanding of the course content. A
grade of F should warrant an adviser's questioning whether the student may suitably register for
further study in the discipline before remedial work is undertaken.”
Exams: Exams will utilize a variety of question formats. There will be true/false, multiple
choice, fill-ins, problems and short answer questions.
Final Exam: The final exam will be cumulative and will consist of true/false,multiple choice,
short answer and problems. Format of Final Exam: 100 pts from material covered since
Exam 3 and 50 pts cumulative (material from Exams 1-3)
Mastering Biology: Assignments must be completed before 11:55 pm on the due date to receive
full credit. Please give yourself enough time to complete the assignments. Some may take more
than an hour and some may be shorter. Late assignments will receive no points. These
assignments will count for 10% of the course grade.
Reading Assignments
The reading assignments are listed on the table below. You are expected to have
completed the reading assignment BEFORE coming to class. This will help you be aware
of what information is important when you review your notes and the readings after the
lecture.
Reading before class is another way to be prepared for class. You may not understand
everything you read the first time, but you will at least be familiar with the terms and
main concepts.
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Lecture Outline –
Dr. Miyamoto reserve the right to make modifications as necessary
Reading (recommended but optional in parenthesis)
Date
Topic
Reading
Instructor Lab topic
Thurs 06/20
Introduction, Scientific Method,
Molecules
1, (2), 3
YM
Fri 06/21
Mon 06/24
Cell Structure
Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Cell
Function
4
16.1-16.7, 5
YM
YM
Tues 06/25
Harvesting Energy
6
YM
Wed 06/26
Thurs 06/27
Photosynthesis
Exam 1 6/20-6/25 material
7
YM
YM
Fri 06/28
Cell Cycle: Mitosis, Meiosis
YM
Mon 07/01
Introduction to Inheritance
8, 11.1611.19
9
Tues 07/02
Introduction to DNA
10.1-10.9
YM
Wed 07/03
Protein Synthesis
10.10-10.18
YM
Thurs 07/04 HOLIDAY
Fri 07/05
Control of Gene Expression, Human
Genetics
Mon 07/08
Exam 2 6/26-7/5 material
11.1-11.12
YM
Tues 07/09
Evolutionary History, Population
Genetics
Speciation
Introduction to Organism
13
YM
14
20
YM
YM
Fri 07/12
Organs and Organ
systems/Circulation
20, 23
YM
Mon 07/14
Circulation
23
YM
Tues 07/15
Immune System
24
YM
Wed 07/16
Thurs 07/17
Fri 07/18
Mon 07/21
Tues 07/22
Exam 3 7/9-7/15 material
Hormones & Endocrine System
Reproduction
Reproduction & Development
Plant Reproduction
26
27
27
31
YM
YM
YM
YM
YM
Wed 07/10
Thurs 07/11
YM
YM
Scientific
Method,
Microbiology,
Microscopy
Cells
(Eukaryotes),
Gram Stain
Photosynthesis
analysis
Photosynthesis
experiments
LAB TEST
Genetics: The
Principles of
Mendel ®
Natural Selection
and Adaptation
Enzymes
Mammalian
Anatomy: I
Mammalian
Anatomy: II
LAB FINAL
EXAM
4
Thurs 07/25
Final Cumulative Exam &
material from 7/17-7/22 8-11
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