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GENERAL BIOLOGY I

BIO 1300-06

SPRING 2015

Prerequisite Corequisite

Math 1000 (College Algebra) or the University’s math placement exam score to qualify Math 1054 (Precalculus) or instructor permission

Instructor:

Ben Ondimu, MSc

Office:

Main Campus Science Bldg. C-134

Email: [email protected] Biology Dept. Main Office 908-737-3650

Office Hours: Wed & Thur 5:00pm – 7:00pm *You may wish to email ahead of time to confirm a scheduled appointment during my office hours; for requests to meet outside of office hours, email ahead of time to schedule based on my availability. *You are encouraged to email me any course related questions as they arise as I can often answer your questions through email. CLASS PERIODS:

SEC 06 LECTURE WEDNESDAYS 7:30 PM-10:15PM IN BRUCE HALL B204

SEC 06 LAB THURSDAYS 7:30PM-10:15PM IN BRUCE HALL B124 TEXTBOOK:

Reece JB, Urry LA, Cain ML, Wasserman SA, MInorsky PV, Jackson RB (2014) Campbell Biology 10th Edition. Pearson, NY. Hard copy book or ebook rental. With MasteringBiology Access code (ISBN 0321775848) MasteringBiology Access code only Campbell Biology 10th ed. ISBN 0321832787

LAB MANUAL:

Vodopich DS & Moore R (2014) Biology Laboratory Manual 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill NY. Loose leaf or bound version is fine. ISBN -13 9780077753443

MasteringBiology (online learning website provided by book publisher) IS a course requirement. Both BIO 1300 & BIO 1400 (General Biology I & II) use the same textbook and lab manual as these two courses are the first year biology majors’ curriculum. Students do not need to buy a new Mastering Biology access code. For Bio I400, students need to login into their MasteringBiology account and enroll into a new course. The access for MasteringBiology is good for BOTH Bio I300 and Bio I400. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This is the 1st course in the major required for biology majors.      

Observe and obey laboratory safety rules. Apply the scientific method in laboratory exercises to form hypothesis, predict outcomes, analyze results and refine conclusions. Understand and apply the cell theory. Describe correlations among structure, organization and function of cells. Understand the complexity and common themes of cellular processes. Integrate the knowledge of structure and function to explain the adaptation and evolution of diverse organisms.

Important University-Wide Dates for Spring 2015 Wed Jan 21 First day of the semester

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Mon Mar 2 Mon Feb 16 & Fri Apr 3 Mar 16 – Mar 22 Mon May 18

Last day to withdraw from a SP15 course with a “W” State Holiday / No Classes Held Spring Break / No Classes Held Last day of the semester

University Policies and Information All students must have a valid Kean email account. For those who do not already have one, forms are available on-line at http://www.kean.edu/offices/ocis/forms Students are strongly encouraged to register for the University's emergency notification system (www.mir3.com/kean) in order to be informed of campus emergencies, weather notices, etc. Students are responsible to review and understand the University Academic Integrity Policy, available at the Center for Academic Success or at

http://www.kean.edu/sites/default/files/u8/AcademicIntegrityPolicy.pdf Plagiarism and cheating is punished sometimes to the extent of expulsion from the university. Students are expected to ensure their writings and presentations abide by these policies. Students should also review the Student Code of Conduct, as it discusses expectations of appropriate conduct in the classroom: http://www.kean.edu/KU/Code-of-Conduct Americans with Disabilities Statement & Non-Discrimination Statement. Kean University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Students with documented disabilities who may need special instructional accommodations or who may need special arrangements in the event of an evacuation should notify the instructor as soon as possible, no later than the second week of the term. Students may contact Kean Disability Office in Downs Hall Rm 127 to discuss special needs, phone 908737-74850. Kean is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It is the policy of Kean Administration that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and non-discrimination, please contact Human Resources for referral to the appropriate personnel, 908-737-70430. SYLLABUS NOTICE FOR LABORATORY COURSES -- REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS Reproductive hazards are substances or agents that may affect the reproductive health of women or men or the ability of couples to have healthy children. Efforts have been made to eliminate the use of known reproductive hazards in our labs. However, the vast majority of laboratory chemicals have never been tested by the manufacturer or by any governmental agency. As a result, their effect on a developing fetus is unknown; female students must assume that each chemical used in this lab presents a hazard to an unborn child. If you are pregnant, become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant during the semester, you are strongly encouraged to speak privately with your instructor who will be able to provide written health and safety information about each chemical that will be used in the class. You are asked to review and discuss this information with your healthcare provider. After you have reviewed the information, you can choose to: 1. Continue your enrollment in the lab - You will be asked to sign a waiver and will be expected to follow a strict set of health and safety procedures while in the lab. 2. Withdraw from the lab - Your instructor will assist you in creating a plan to complete the course at a later date.

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Mastering Biology Online Course Companion Website: Out-of-Class Homework Assignments (total of 106 points): Using the Access Code you purchase for Mastering Biology, enroll yourself in BIO1300-06 SP15-ONDIMU; Course ID MBONDIMU98958 . Copy and paste Course ID These assignments are done through the textbook publisher’s site that accompanies the course textbook and you do them online, outside of class time. There are 13 homework assignments: Intro 3pts; Ch3 9pts; Ch2 9pts; Ch5 7pts; Ch6 6pts; Ch7 7pt; Ch8 10pts; Ch9 6pts; Ch10 10pts; Ch12 9pts; Ch13 8pts; Ch16 10pts; Ch17 12pts; total of 106 points. You do the assignments as the related materials are covered in class. Refer to the Mastering Biology website calendar to see when each assignment is open for you and when it closes (ie. the due date). Generally, a homework is due each week on a given day, immediately thereafter, the next homework assignment “opens.” An assignment that is completed late is penalized 20% per day (but never reduced by more than 80%). Once you complete an assignment, you can’t access it again until the due date has passed; but once the due date passes, you can access the assignment to use as a study tool. In addition, Mastering Biology has a number of other student tools, activities and animations that will help boost your understanding and performance in this course. The Mastering Biology site will also be the place where all course announcements are posted and where course materials, especially the pdf files of the lecture Powerpoint slideshows, are posted. EXAMINATIONS: Three in-class exams are scheduled as listed in the course outline. The exams carry equal weight. The dates of the exams will not be changed unless class is canceled, for example, due to a weather emergency, in which case the exam will be rescheduled. Each exam will consist of multiplechoice and short-answer/open-ended questions. The exams will not be cumulative; each will include both lecture and lab material covered since the last exam. Should you not be able to take an exam during the scheduled time, with a valid, documented excuse (determined by the instructor), an alternate exam seating may be allowed albeit it perhaps with a different exam/different format. LABORATORY: A total of 13 laboratory sessions are scheduled for this semester. Observations from all laboratory sessions should be recorded in your lab manual, and must be shown to the instructor before you leave the lab. A lab may not cover every single procedure in the lab manual. Your instructor will tell you which procedures you will follow during the lab. Note that you will NOT be able to makeup lab if you miss a lab or a significant portion of that lab (do NOT be late to lab). You will be asked to submit a formal laboratory report on one lab exercise; first, you submit a draft, then post feedback, you submit your final version of the lab report. While you may perform a lab with your lab partner in the lab, the written lab report is done individually. Each student will be randomly assigned the lab exercise for which they will write their report from among Lab Exercises #9, 10 or 11. The format of the laboratory reports and the rubric that will be used to assess and grade the lab reports are included in this syllabus. ATTENDANCE: By the letter of the Student Attendance Policy, attendance is expected every time a class meeting is held (both lecture and lab). Attendance is taken at the instructor’s discretion and can constitute a portion of your overall grade. Class participation in both lecture and lab is strongly encouraged. Regular, on-time and productive participation in class may be given positive consideration in the semester grade. There are no makeup labs and you are expected to arrive ON TIME to each lab. DETERMINATION OF YOUR SEMESTER GRADE Deadlines for submission of assignments are firm and while late assignments will be accepted, they result in point penalty deductions at the discretion of the instructor. A single letter grade is assigned at the end of the semester based on the points accumulated divided by the maximum total points possible. There are 596 points possible for the semester as follows: 3 Exams @100 points each, total of 300 points 13 Labs @10 points each (includes course pre/post assessments in lab), total 130 points 2 Lab Reports (Draft & Final) each worth 30 points, total 60 points 13 homework assignments online @ Mastering Biology, total of 106 points

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Biology Lab Safety Rules (Modified from Kean University BIO 1000 Lab Rules, 1.25.14) Lab Guidelines are designed to keep you safe as well as the instruments that you use in lab in working condition as you perform your lab exercises and experiments. Certain chemicals and equipment used in the bio lab have the potential to cause harm. Plain old common sense is the #1 rule to follow in the lab! BE PREPARED Before you enter the lab, you should be prepared and knowledgeable about what exercises you will perform in the lab. This means that you are to have read the assigned procedures in the lab manual ahead of coming into the lab. Make sure in reviewing the lab manual you take note of anywhere in the procedure that alerts you to specific safety precautions that are needed. BE NEAT When working in the lab, ensure that you keep that area on your lab bench where you work free of clutter and organized. If you happen to spill something, ask the instructor for cleanup assistance. Have your personal belongings put away from your lab bench work area. Follow the instructions given for how to clean up your area after lab. WASH YOUR HANDS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE LAB. BE CAREFUL AND BE CAUTIOUS WITH CHEMICALS Handle items, especially sharp and those made of glass, careful. Be aware of your surroundings as you work and work on task. Keep conversation with peers to a minimum and only relevant to the work at hand. The best way to help ensure safety when handling chemicals is to assume any chemical you handle is dangerous. Seek instructions from the instructor during lab for specific information on handling chemicals known to be dangerous. If any chemical comes in contact with your skin or eyes, immediately notify your instructor. Your instructor will notify you if/when additional precaution is needed including use of hand and/or eye protection. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING Accidents in the lab do happen. Certain chemical have the potential to damage fabric and clothing. Consider what you wear. Avoid open toed shoes/flip flops/sandals as such is not appropriate nor safe for wearing in the lab. Tie long hair back as this is a known danger when working in the lab. LOCATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT Be sure to locate all safety equipment in the lab in which you are working. This includes items such as fire extinguishers, first aid kit, broken glass receptacles, chemical waste containers, eye wash station, shower pull, and sink. Also note where exits are located in case of an emergency. BIOLOGY LAB DON’TS DO NO eat or drink in the lab. DO NOT taste any chemicals or substances you are working with. DO NOT use handle broken glass with bare hands. DO NOT pour chemicals down the sink unless instructed to do so. DO NOT operate equipment nor perform an experiment without permission. DO NOT leave heated materials unattended nor place flammable items near a heat source. DO NOT engage in childish antics such as horseplay or pranks. -------------------------Syllabus template and course schedule written by: General Biology I & II Coordinator: Dr. Laura Lorentzen, [email protected] (Office in Main Campus Science Bldg C113, 908-737-3661) Laboratory technician: Norberto Mapoy, [email protected] (Prep lab next to B113, 908-737-3576)

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SPRING 2015 BIO 1300 GENERAL BIOLOGY I COURSE SCHEDULE (ver.01.08.15) [Subject to Change] SEC 06 LECTURE WEDNESDAYS 7:30 PM-10:15PM IN BRUCE HALL B204

SEC 06 Week (#) Starting Mondays* (1)SP15 starts Wed Jan21st (2) Jan 26 Hw Intro & Hw Ch 3 due 1/30 (3) Feb 2

LAB

THURSDAYS 7:30PM-10:15PM IN BRUCE HALL B124

LECTURE (# is Chapter in Textbook) Schedule of what chapters covered when is tentative Wed Jan 21: Syllabus & Course Introduction + Ch. 1 Biology Themes Wed Jan 28: Ch. 3 Water

Wed Feb 4: Ch. 2 Chemical Context

HW Ch 2 due 2/6

(4) Feb 9 (5) Feb 16 HW CH5 due 2/20

(6) Feb 23

Wed Feb 11: Ch. 4 Carbon Ch. 5 Carbs/Lipids (pp68-77) Monday Feb 16th STATE HOLIDAY Wed Feb 18: Ch.5 Proteins/Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) (pp.77-89) Wed Feb 25: Ch. 6 The Cell

LABORATORY (Procedure # is in Lab Manual) During lab, as needed & at the discretion of the instructor, time may be allocated for lecture Thurs Jan 22: NO LAB Thurs Jan 29: Lab Safety/Orientation (pp. viii to xi) & Handout on termite behavior/scientific method Course pretest assessments Thurs Feb 5: Measurements in Biology Procedures 2.1 thru 2.6 including use of serological pipetters Thurs Feb 12: The Microscope Procedures 3.1 thru 3.5 (for Proc. 3.3, do the alternate) Thurs Feb 19: Spectrophotometry Procedure 8

(11) Apr 6

Wed Apr 1: Ch. 10 Photosynthesis Friday April 3 STATE HOLIDAY Wed Apr 8: Exam #2 (Ch. 7 thru 10)

(12) Apr 13

Wed Apr 15: Ch. 12 Mitosis & Cell Cycle

Thurs Feb 26: The Cell: Structure & Function (omit Proc. 4.7, 4.8, 4.11 and 4.12) Discuss Expectations for Written Lab Report Thurs Mar 5: Diffusion & Osmosis Procedures 9.1 to 9.5, 9.7 & 9.8 (*for Lab Report Proc. 9.4 & 9.5) Thurs Mar 12: Physical Stress on Cellular Membranes, Proc 10.1 (*for Lab Report Proc. 10.1) *******SPRING BREAK************ Thurs Mar 26: Enzymes & Rate of Activity Procedures 11.1 & 11.2, (*for Lab Report Proc. 11.1 OR 11.2, but not both)/Randomly assign labs for reports Thurs Apr 2: Cellular Respiration Proc. 12.1 using fermentation tubes Thurs Apr 9: Photosynthesis Proc 13.1 & 13.4 Submit Draft Lab Reports as hard copy Thurs Apr 16: Mitosis Procedures 14.3 & 14.4

Wed Apr 22: Ch. 13 Meiosis

Thurs Apr 23: Meiosis Procedures 15.1 & 15.2

Wed Apr 29: Ch. 16 DNA Replication

Thurs Apr 30: DNA Isolation (handout) Course posttest assessments Final Lab Report Due (submit as hard copy along with graded rubric and draft lab report) Thurs May 7: NO LAB but hold in the event that a school closing would necessitate a makeup lab Thurs May 14: NO LAB

HW CH6 due 2/27

(7) Mar 2 HW CH7 due 3/6

(8) Mar 9

Wed Mar 4: Exam #1 (Ch. 1 thru 6) Ch. 7 Membranes Wed Mar 11: Ch.8 Enzymes/Metabolism

HW CH8 due 3/13

*Mar 16 to (9) Mar 23

Mar 22 ****SPRING BREAK ******** Wed Mar 25: Ch. 9 Cellular Respiration

HW CH9 due 3/27

(10) Mar 30 HW CH10 due 4/3

HW CH12due4/17

(13) Apr 20 HW CH13 due 4/24

(14) Apr 27 HW CH16 due 5/1

(15) May 4 HW CH17 due 5/8

(16) May 11

Wed May 6: Ch.17 Transcription/Translation Wed May 13: Exam #3 (Chap 12, 13, 16 & 17)

**Last Day of SP15 Semester is Mon May 18th *Given homework is due by 11:59pm on the Friday listed; then the next homework opens at 11:59pm [Mastering Biology Online Course Homework Assignment listed as HW Lecture Chapter #, due date]

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General Bio Lab Report Grading Rubric STUDENT: ____________________________________ (1/2015 Lorentzen modified J.K. Brown’s 2011 Biotechnology A Laboratory Skills Course 1st ed. BIORAD, Hecules CA, p.372)

Objective

Novice (1)

Developing (2)

Proficient (3)

Title Page

Title Page missing or largely incomplete.

Title Page present but incomplete and/or title not descriptive and precise.

Abstract

Abstract only summarizes the introduction of the report. Introduction does not sufficiently address both the experimental purpose/objective/hypothesis and the relevant background matter. Methods are incompletely described.

Abstract presents information from only some portions of the report. Introduction addresses only the purpose/objective/hypothesis of the work or else only the background information, but not both. Methods are described in most experiments but another person may have trouble repeating the experiments as not enough detail provided. Data presentation of illustrations as well as written results narrative, but one or more are incomplete or not formatted correctly.

Stand-alone title page is complete and includes precise & descriptive title of work, author’s name, names of lab partners, course name & date of submission. Abstract represents a concise full summary of all parts of the report. Introduction addresses the experimental purpose/objective(s)/hypothesis & defines the background information relevant to the subject matter. Methods are described completely such that another person could easily repeat the experiment.

Introduction

Methods

Results

Data presentation is vastly incomplete as either only illustrations provided without written narrative or only written narrative provided without illustrations. No account of potential sources of error. No conclusion. Data analysis and interpretation of data lacking.

Literature Cited & Originality Presentation of Report Grammar

No attribution to any other work is provided, and/or the writing is plagiarized.

Data/results are analyzed in light of known findings and are interpreted in the context of either the stated hypothesis or experimental purpose/objective. Sources of potential error are discussed. Sufficient conclusion. Correct format used for both in-text citation in the narrative (introduction, methods) as well as Terminal Reference list.

Submission Deadline

Lab report submitted very late.

Double spaced, reasonable page margins, page #s, section subheaders, neat/orderly professional appearance. Few to none issues related to grammar/spelling/punctuatio...