Bio1050 fall 17 syllabus PDF

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Biology 1050, General Biology, East Carolina University, Fall 2017 Instructor: Anne Bunnell Section 001, T/Th, 11 – 12:15 Office: Room 340, Science & Technology Building Phone: 328-9840 Email: [email protected] PLEASE INCLUDE “1050” IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF EVERY EMAIL! Questions or problems regarding the material covered in class or your grade should be addressed during office hours. Undergraduate Assistant: One undergraduate Assistant (UA) has been assigned to assist me with in class activities and grading. Office hours: T/Th 9:30 – 10:30, 12:30 – 1:30, 3:30 – 4, Wed 11-12. Mondays and Fridays by appointment. Please use Starfish on Bb for appointments during office hours! Email me to arrange a meeting at another time. Text: What is Life? A Guide to Biology, Phelan, J., W.H. Freeman/MacMillan Education, 2014, 3rd edition. You should have access to the text, but it can be a hard copy OR an electronic copy (such as through MacMillan’s Launch Pad). Technology: A Top Hat subscription must be purchased AND registered for this course. This is a response system that will be used in class on a daily basis (see below for more information). Learning Objectives: 1) Student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic content of biology. 2) Student will demonstrate knowledge of the research methods utilized in biology. 3) Student will demonstrate knowledge of the relevance of scholarship in biology to other academic disciplines and the world around her/him.

Course Outline – this schedule is tentative and subject to change! Date Tues, Aug 22nd Thurs, Aug 24th Friday, August 25th Tues, August 29th Thurs, August 31st Monday, Sept 4th Tues, Sept 5th Thurs, Sept 7th Tues, Sept 12th Tues, Sept 12th Thurs, Sept 14th Tues/Thurs, Sept 19, 21 Tues, Sept 26th Thurs Sept 28th Tues, Oct 3 Thurs, Oct 5 Thurs, Oct 5th Oct 7-10 (Sat-Tues) Thurs, Oct 12th Tues, Oct 17th Thurs, Oct 19th October 24, 26, 31 Thurs, Nov 2nd Tues, Nov 7th Tues, Nov 7th Thurs, Nov 9th Tues, Nov 14th Thurs Nov 16th Tues Nov 21 Nov 22-26 Tues, Nov 28th Thurs, Nov 30th Thurs, Nov 30th

Tues, Dec 5th Thurs, Dec 7th, 11 -1:30

Topic Introduction to Biology Introduction to Biology & Scientific Thinking LAST DAY TO DROP/ADD CLASSES Chemistry, Diet and Nutrition Chemistry, Diet and Nutrition Top Hat registration required LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Cells Cells Unit 1 Quizzes EXAM 1 Energy Energy DNA, Genes and Biotech DNA, Genes and Biotech Chromosomes and Cell Division Chromosomes and Cell Division Exam 2 Unit 2 Quizzes FALL BREAK Mendelian Inheritance Mendelian Inheritance Mendelian Inheritance Evolution and Natural Selection Origin & Diversification of Life Unit 3 Quizzes Exam 3 Population Ecology Population Ecology/Ecosystems Ecosystems and Communities Conservation and Biodiversity THANKSGIVING BREAK Conservation and Biodiversity Unit 4 Quizzes

Exam 4 Reading Day FINAL EXAM

Reading Syllabus, Success in Biology Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Chapter 2 See below for instructions No classes Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Due by 11 am Chapters 1, 2, 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapters 4, 5, 6 Due by 11 am No Lecture on Tuesday, Oct 11th Chapter 7 (Part 1) Chapter 7 (Part 2) Chapter 7 (Part 2) Chapter 8 Chapter 10 Due by 11 am Chapters 7, 8, 10 Chapter 14 Chapter 14, Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 No Lecture Nov 26th Chapter 16 Due by 11 am Chapters 14, 15, 16

NO CLASSES OR EXAMS Cumulative

Biology 1050, General Biology, East Carolina University, Fall 2017 Reading: The textbook is required reading. It is strongly suggested that you skim the material BEFORE lecture. Not all material in every chapter will be covered or tested, therefore you must use the Powerpoints (always available on Bb) as a guideline. A unit review will be posted before every exam. Grading Policy: There are four hourly exams and one final exam, each is worth 100 points (5 exams total). There will be 8-15 quizzes administered through Bb. Some will be practice quizzes (PQs) and you will receive FULL credit for completing them, not for correct answers. Some will be Bb quizzes (BQs) and WILL be scored according to how many you answer correctly. Quizzes will contain multiple choice questions. Bb quizzes will be timed. Exams will contain short answer/free response questions and multiple choice questions. EXAMS WILL NOT BE HANDED BACK! However, you are welcome to review your exam in my office. Assignments will contain free response questions, graphing exercises, and written responses. MOST ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE COMPLETED DURING LECTURE! ATTENDANCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE! Assessment Percentage Exam 1 16.6 Exam 2 16.6 Exam 3 16.6 Exam 4 16.6 Final Exam 16.6 Attendance & Assignments 11.6 + 5 = 16.6 Blackboard & Practice Quizzes 11.6 + 5 = 16.6 Total Points 116 – 16 = 100 Your lowest assessment grade of the 7 will be dropped and the 6 highest assessment grades will be used to calculate your final average for the semester. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Note: The total column on Bb does not accurately reflect your grade for the course. THERE WILL BE NO CURVING OF INDIVIDUAL EXAM SCORES. No other points will be awarded. Note: Averages/scores of 0.5 or higher WILL round up. Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

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10-Point Scale 94-100 90-93 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 Below 60

Bring a #2 pencil and a General Purpose – NCS – Answer Sheet to each exam. If you do not “bubble in” your name on the back of your answer sheet you will not receive a grade for the exam. IF YOU MISS AN EXAM IT WILL BE COUNTED AS A ZERO unless you have a university excused absence. University-excused absences are authorized through the Dean of Students (see below).

Biology 1050, General Biology, East Carolina University, Fall 2017

• Illness is NOT an excused absence. However, if you have long term medical issues and/or a serious •

illness during the semester it is in your best interests to inform me before it interferes with your academic performance. A HARD copy of the absence form (available on Bb in the “Start of Semester” folder) along with documentation must be turned in to me if you are requesting to make up any missed work.

• Extra Help: I am available to help you review material to help you succeed. Additionally, the Pirate Academic Success Center offers free tutoring for this course. Please visit their website: http://www.ecu.edu/csacad/aa/pirateacademicsuccesscenter/index.cfm. Late Work: Late work will be accepted at my discretion. Unless you have an excused absence, late work may not earn full credit. Attendance: Regular attendance is essential for success. East Carolina University’s policy for class attendance is stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. You are responsible for material covered during lecture and the assigned reading. Excused absences can be obtained through the ECU Dean of Students and make up work will be allowed. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentaffairs/dos/excused_absences.cfm All other absences and missed work will be handled at my discretion. Attendance will be taken periodically through index cards and activities; these will be UNANNOUNCED and WILL contribute to your grade. Please bring a 3x5 index card to EVERY class, answers written on anything other than an index card will NOT receive credit. In addition, you are REQUIRED to buy a subscription to Top Hat, a response system that will be used in class EVERYDAY. You will need to purchase and register this subscription by Thursday, August 31st. You can purchase Top Hat at the bookstore or online. What to do: Once you have your subscription number, use the link on the Bb to go to the login page. 1) Create an account. WARNING! USING ANY EMAIL OR ID BESIDES YOUR ECU ID MAY MEAN THAT YOU DO NOT GET CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE. 2) Use the Join Code 964119 to be enrolled in this course. 3) Download the app onto your mobile device. 4) Login when you get to lecture everyday (online or using the app). Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is expected of every East Carolina University student. ECU’s honor code is published in the 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog. Any student who violates the Honor Code will receive an “F” for the course and be subject to additional penalties administered by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Procedures governing academic integrity violations are described in the Student Handbook/Clue Book. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentaffairs/dos/ecu-creed.cfm. Behavior: Be on time. Important announcements will be made at the start of every lecture regarding material covered, grades and dates. Don’t leave early or pack up before the end of lecture. Turn off mobile phones and personal stereos before lecture starts. DO NOT TALK ON THE PHONE DURING LECTURE – YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE. Texting, playing games or watching videos on any device IS a distraction to yourself and the people around you. I reserve the right to ask any student who is engaging in any activity that I find distracting/disruptive to leave lecture for that day. Be considerate and do not talk during class unless to ask a question. Socializing during class is rude and will not be tolerated. Repeated behavior that disrupts the learning process may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from class.

Biology 1050, General Biology, East Carolina University, Fall 2017 COMPUTER POLICY: Laptops are allowed in lecture, but only to assist you with class material and using Top Hat. Using your computer for tasks other than note taking is disruptive to the students sitting near you. You may be asked to leave lecture. East Carolina seeks to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Department for Disability Support Services located in Slay 138 (252-737-1016, [email protected]), http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/accessibility/index.cfm. I work closely with this office. Accommodations on quizzes and exams will be provided once I have received your paperwork. The above schedule and procedures in the course are subject to change at any time during the semester....