BIOL141 Syllabus Fall 2021 Draft draft PDF

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BIOL 141 - Foundations of Biology: Cells, Energy and Organisms Syllabus, Fall 2021 Class Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:45 p.m. rd University Center, 3 floor – Check Blackboard or room doors for room assignments. Active Learning Discussions Check your class schedule for time and location. Time Commitment In addition to class time, students should plan to spend 12-16 hours per week reading, completing assignments, and studying. Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth Feeser (she/her) E-mail: [email protected] Voicemail: (410) 455-3289 Open office hours on Tuesdays at 1 p.m in BIOL 461 Graduate Teaching Assistants: Farhan Augustine (he/him) Reza Mousavi (he/him)

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Discussion Sections & Undergraduate Teaching Assistants: Section

Days & Times

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Th 5:00PM – 5:50PM

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Th 6:00PM - 6:50PM

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Fr 10:00AM - 10:50AM

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Fr 12:00PM - 12:50PM

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Fr 11:00AM - 11:50AM

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Fr 1:00PM - 1:50PM

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Mo 10:00AM - 10:50AM

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Mo 11:00AM - 11:50AM

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Mo 1:00PM - 1:50PM

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Mo 2:00PM - 2:50PM

TAs Mariama Jawara (she/her) Prosun Das (he/him) Crystal Parry (she/her) Kirsten Tran (she/her) Riva Malick (she/her) Rianna Zacharias (she/her) Thu Dinh (she/her) Andrew Hennigan (he/him) Dominique Henriques Melo (she/her) Maheera Chaudhry (she/her) Danielle Wilson (she/her) Nithya Navarathna (she/her) Sarah Arrieta (she/her) Alyssa Foster (she/her) Meaghan Ratcliffe (she/her) Jiabao Liang (she/her) Samaneh Ali (she/her) Hadia Saroya (she/her) Jennifer Dennis (she/her) Kimberly Dang (she/her) Maya Harris (she/her) Jenna Hawley (she/her) Theodore Addo (he/him)

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Prerequisite: You must have completed MATH 150 or MATH 151 or MATH 155 or equivalent with a `C' or better, or have Math test placement into MATH 151. Students who enroll in BIOL 141 without fulfilling the prerequisite will receive a grade of ‘F.’ 1

Course Description (from the UMBC Catalog): This course for majors provides a broad overview of contemporary biological concepts. Major topics include structure and synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, molecular genetics, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, biochemistry of energy transformation, and animal and plant development and physiology. This course is designed to prepare students for upper level biology core and elective courses. It is one of two introductory courses (BIOL 141 & 142) designed exclusively for BIOL, BIOC and BINF majors. Required Materials • Biological Science with Mastering Biology. Freeman, Quillin, & Allison. (Pearson) 7th edition. These materials are provided through the Course Materials Initiative and will be charged to your student account. • Paper and Writing Implement. Bring paper and a pen or pencil to every class for taking notes and completing in-class assignments. • Access to a Computer & Internet. A computer with internet access is required to complete reading and Mastering Biology assignments. Computers with internet access are available at the AOK Library; see https://library.umbc.edu/ for hours. Free Campus Resources • Supplemental Instruction/Peer Assisted Study Sessions (SI PASS): SI PASS sessions will be offered several days each week. Days and times will be posted on Blackboard. • Drop-in and Appointment Tutoring: Free tutoring is available through the Math and Science Tutoring Center. See https://lrc.umbc.edu/tutor/math-lab/ for details.

Weighting of Grades Active Learning Assignments Mastering Biology Assignments Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Quiz 5 Comprehensive Final Exam

20% 18% 6% 10% 10% 10% 10% 16%

**Grades for BIOL 141H will be calculated according to the weighting in the BIOL 141H syllabus.** Grade Scale A B C D F

90.00 - 100% 80.00 - 89.99% 70.00 - 79.99% 60.00 - 69.99% less than 60%

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Course Schedule UC Class Meeting Aug. 27 Sept. 2 Sept. 7 Sept. 9 Tues., Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 28 Sept. 30 Tues., Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 19 Oct. 21 Tues., Oct. 26 Oct. 28 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Tues., Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 2 Dec. 7 Thurs., Dec. 9 TBA

Topic Introduction Review: BioSkills Biology and the Tree of Life

Textbook Sections(s) BioSkills 1, 2, 12, 17, 18 Ch. 1, BioSkills 13, 16.3

Quiz 1 Chemical Basis of Life Protein Structure and Function Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids Lipids & Membranes

2.1-2.2, 2.5, BioSkills 14-15 Ch. 3 Ch. 5 4.1-4.3 Ch. 6

Quiz 2 Cell Structure & Function

7.1-7.6, 11.1

Energy and Enzymes Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis Quiz 3 Signaling Cell Cycle Meiosis DNA and the Gene How Genes Work Quiz 4 Transcription & RNA Processing Translation Nervous System

2.3, Ch. 8 Ch. 9 10.1, 10.3, 10.4

Techniques Quiz 5 Cumulative Final Exam

BioSkills 6 & 10, 20.2

11.3, 46.1-46.2 Ch. 12 Ch. 13 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 Ch. 16 Introduction, 16.2-16.4 17.1-17.2 17.3-17.5 43.1, 43.2, 43.3

How to Succeed in this Course Follow these steps for each chapter or topic to maximize your learning! 1. Preview the Study Guide: Study Guides are posted on Blackboard to help you engage with course content and prepare for exams. Read the study guide questions to see the essential topics for the chapter. 2. Read the textbook: While reading, write down key definitions and draw important figures in your notebooks to reference during class. If you have questions while reading, write your question on a Post-It note or in the margins of your notebook. Ask your questions during class, during office hours, or at SI PASS.

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3. Complete the Mastering Biology reading assignment: Mastering Biology reading assignments are designed to help you test and improve your understanding of the reading material. Be sure to check the MB assignments list, as many any chapters have more than one reading assignment. 4. Participate in class on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Add to the notes that you took while reading the textbook. Write down answers to questions posed on slides or verbally before consulting with your classmates. Ask questions if you don’t understand a concept. 5. Participate in active learning during discussion: Be an active participant! Discuss answers with your group. If you think you know the answer, explain your reasoning. If you are uncertain or struggling with a concept, ask questions. The TAs are available to help you find the answers to your questions. 6. Write out answers to Study Guide questions: Write out answers to study guide questions in your own words. Quiz and exam questions will draw from one or more study guide question. 7. Complete the Mastering Biology review assignment(s): Mastering Biology review assignments are designed to help you test your comprehension of material from the videos and class discussions. Be sure to check the MB assignments list, as many any chapters have more than one review assignment. 8. Use active learning strategies: Answer practice questions from the textbook and on Mastering Biology. Write out your answers before checking the answer key or consulting with classmates. Work with a study group, and test each other by writing your own practice questions. Academic Integrity (Statement of Values for Academic Integrity, UMBC Faculty Senate) “By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UMBC's scholarly community in which everyone's academic work and behavior are held to the highest standards of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal. To read the full Student Academic Conduct Policy, consult UMBC policies, or the Faculty Handbook (Section 14.3). Student academic misconduct may take numerous forms such as, but not limited to, those listed below: • Plagiarism: The intentional or knowing representation of the words, ideas or work of others as one's own in an academic exercise. The appropriation of the language, ideas or thoughts of another and representation of them as one's own original work. (This includes turning in an assignment written in someone else’s words, even if discussing the assignment with others is allowed. Your work should always be written in your own words.) • Cheating: The intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized material in an academic exercise. (This includes copying answers from the internet, posting assignment, quiz, or exam questions online, and discussing quiz or exam questions with others.) • Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: The intentional or knowing assistance or attempted assistance of another student to commit an act of academic misconduct. (This includes discussing a quiz with others before grades are posted or sharing completed assignments before the due date.)” CHEATING OR PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A MINIMUM PENALTY OF A GRADE OF ‘0’ FOR THE ASSIGNMENT AND A REPORT TO THE UMBC ACADEMIC CONDUCT 4

COMMITTEE. The ‘0’ grade will not be dropped. If the lowest grades in a category is dropped, the lowest grade other than the ‘0’ penalty for academic misconduct will be dropped.

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Mastering Biology: Access Mastering Biology assignments from the Mastering Biology tab on Blackboard. You may use your textbook and class notes while completing MB assignments. However, you will learn more if you use the opportunity to test yourself by picking an answer before looking up the answer in your notes or book. Check the Blackboard or Mastering Biology calendar for assignment due dates; assignments are posted 7 days before the due date. No credit will be given for late assignments, so do not wait until the last minute to start your assignment. The three lowest Mastering Biology assignment grades will be dropped at the end of the semester to allow for illness, technical difficulties, or other extenuating circumstances.

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Active Learning: Active learning assignments must be completed during your assigned discussion section and submitted before you leave the classroom. To earn credit for active-learning activities, you must attend class, engage in discussion with your group, and submit the completed assignment on time. Although you are working with a group, you should always write out answers in your own words. Each student must write out answers independently and submit their own assignment. Copying another student’s answers or copying from your own assignments from previous semesters is plagiarism. No credit will be given for late assignments. To encourage teamwork and communication during discussion sections, teams are required to work together, and some assignments will be graded by team. For these assignments, one paper from each team will be randomly selected, and the grade for that paper will be reflected in the scores of everyone on the team. In addition to team assignments, active learning grades may also include quiz and participation components. Two active learning grades will be dropped at the end of the semester to allow for one excused absence, including illness or quarantine.

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Quizzes: Quizzes will cover concepts from the Study Guides and will require you to apply and synthesize your knowledge of biology. Students must arrive on time for quizzes and exams; a student may not be allowed to begin an assessment if any student has completed the assessment and left the testing room. Seats may be assigned on assessment days, and students may not leave their assigned seats until they turn in their completed assessment. Students may not work on quizzes or exams outside the allowed time; beginning before told to start or continuing to work after time is called is cheating and may result in a penalty or grade of 0.

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Cumulative Final Exam: The final exam will cover concepts from all the Study Guides and will require you to apply and synthesize your knowledge of biology.

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Make-up Quizzes & Exams: Make-up quizzes or exams will only be given in the case of excused absences. Students who will miss a quiz or exam due to a foreseeable excused absence must e-mail Dr. Feeser at least one week in advance to arrange a make-up. Foreseeable excused absences include religious holidays, even if the date is somewhat uncertain due to a lunar calendar. Unforeseeable excused absences include an acute illness or a death in your immediate family. Students who will miss a quiz or exam due to an unforeseeable excused absence must notify the instructor before the quiz or exam begins and must provide documentation within 24 hours. Makeups may be in essay format and must be completed within one week of the scheduled exam. 5

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Grading: If you have a question about a grade, please email the TAs or the instructor within one week of the assignment due date. No re-grade requests will be considered more than a week after the assignment grade is posted. Questions about active learning grading should be emailed to the graduate TAs. Questions about other grades should be emailed to the instructor.

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Online Engagement: Check your UMBC e-mail and Blackboard daily for course announcements and assignments. Questions related to the course can be posted on the Blackboard Discussion Board. You are encouraged to engage with classmates by answering questions posted on the discussion boards.

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Respectful Behavior: In order to create a positive learning environment, everyone must show respect for other students, the instructor, TAs, and UMBC staff. Examples of respectful behavior include arriving to class on time, staying in class until the end, being attentive, listening, and using appropriate language. Examples of disrespectful behavior include laughing at a classmate’s question or incorrect answer, posting content not related to the course, and using profanity. To ensure the health and safety of all members of our community, students, TAs, and faculty must follow UMBC’s health and safety guidelines. Failure to uphold these standards may result in lost points or disciplinary action.

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Electronics in the Classroom: Studies show that using electronics can be a distraction for the student using the device, as well as other students. Set yourself and your classmates up for success by turning off electronics and putting them in your bag before class begins.

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Recording Lectures: To protect student privacy, students may not make audio or video recordings or take photos during class or discussion.

Accessibility and Disability Accommodations, Guidance and Resources Accommodations for students with disabilities are provided for all students with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA & ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act who request and are eligible for accommodations. The Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) is the UMBC department designated to coordinate accommodations that would create equal access for students when barriers to participation exist in University courses, programs, or activities. If you have a documented disability and need to request academic accommodations in your courses, please refer to the SDS website at sds.umbc.edu for registration information and office procedures. SDS email: [email protected] SDS phone: (410) 455-2459 If you will be using SDS approved accommodations in this class, please contact Dr. Feeser by email to discuss implementation of the accommodations.

Reproduction of Course Materials All materials provided by instructors, TAs, or the publisher are subject to copyright restrictions. Course materials are for the personal use of students enrolled in BIOL141 during Fall 2021 only. Reproduction (either print or digital) of these materials for anyone not currently enrolled in BIOL 141 6

is not allowed. Sharing any copyrighted materials from this course, including exams, discussion activities, and slides, on the internet or otherwise is considered student misconduct and a violation of the university rules. All violations will be reported.

Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Based Violence and Discrimination UMBC’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination and Federal Title IX law prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex in University programs and activities. Any student who is impacted by sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, gender discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, genderbased harassment or retaliation should contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator to make a report and/or access support and resources: Mikhel A. Kushner, Title IX Coordinator (she/her/hers) 410-455-1250 (direct line), [email protected] You can access support and resources even if you do not want to take any further action. You will not be forced to file a formal complaint or police report. Please be aware that the University may take action on its own if essential to protect the safety of the community. If you are interested in or thinking about making a report, please see the Online Reporting Form. Please note that, while University options to respond may be limited, there is an anonymous reporting option via the online form and every effort will be made to address concerns reported anonymously. Notice that Faculty are Responsible Employees with Mandatory Reporting Obligations: All faculty members are considered Responsible Employees, per UMBC’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination. Faculty are therefore required to report possible violations of the Policy to the Title IX Coordinator, even if a student discloses something they experienced before attending UMBC. While faculty members want you to be able to share information related to your life experiences through discussion and written work, students should understand that faculty are required to report Sexual Misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator so that the University can inform students of their rights, resources and support. If you need to speak with someone in confidence, who does not have an obligation to report to the Title IX Coordinator, UMBC has a number of Confidential Resources available to support you: • • •

The Counseling Center: 410-455-2742 / After-Hours 410-455-3230 University Health Services: 410-455-2542 Pastoral Counseling via Interfaith Center: 410-455-3657; [email protected]

Other Resources: • •

Women’s Center (for students of all genders): 410-455-2714; [email protected]. Shady Grove Student Resources, Maryland Resources, National Resources.

Child Abuse and Neglect: Please note that Maryland law and UMBC policy require that I report all disclosures or suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the Department of Social Services and/or the police. Pregnancy UMBC’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination expressly prohibits all forms of Discrimination and Harassment on the basis of sex, including pregnancy. 7

Resources for pregnant students are available through the University’s Office of Equity and Inclusion. Pregnant and parenting students are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator to discuss plans and assu...