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California State University Dominguez Hills Department of Biology-CSUDH Bio 102-01-2178-41684- GENERAL BIOLOGY FALL 2017 Instructor: Dr. Begona de Velasco E-mail: [email protected] (best way to reach me) Office hours: M-Th: 9-9:45 am, M &Th: 1-2 pm, email, OR by appointment Office: NSM-B132 Telephone: 310-243-3362 Lecture: M/W 11:30–12:45 pm, WH-D165 ______________________________________________________________________________ COURSE DESCRIPTION: Representative topics in modern biology, emphasizing the present state of knowledge and the major means whereby this knowledge is being expanded. This course is a lower division course designed as an introduction to the living world. Basic principles of biomolecules, cell & cell division, organ structure & function, genetics, evolution, ecology and relationships of living organisms are discussed with special reference to humans. Student learning outcomes; upon completion of this course, students should be able to: ● Critically read and comprehend different sources of information in biology ● Communicate scientific information through written work in a variety of formats. ● Discuss the relevance of scientific research to society including ethical implications. ● Interpret basic clinical and medical terminology relevant to human biology. ● Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of biology on the following fields: ● Explain the scientific method, its applications & limitations. ● Describe the general characteristics of life as well as how life is based on levels of biological organization, from atoms to biomes. ● Distinguish between the biomolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids) and their main functions. ● Differentiate between gene, DNA and mutations. ● Explain what is biotechnology and its uses in today's society, ethical issues. ● Explain the inheritance & transmission of different genetic traits. ● Describe the uniqueness of a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells including their components and functions. ● Enumerate how organisms reproduce versus how cells reproduce and how cancer forms. ● Describe some common human diseases based on the type of organism classification cause: virus, bacterium, protist, fungi. ● Relate evolutionary mechanisms to the formation of new species. ● Explain the importance of ecology and how to be a conscious citizen. ● Describe the structure & function of some organ systems in the human body. Computer/Information Literacy Expectations: Students in this class are expected to use Toromail, Blackboard and access assigned websites. The students should be able to use a word processing program for writing assignments (e.g., Microsoft Word), power point, and be able to paraphrase concepts without plagiarizing. For additional information about computing on campus, including tutorials, go to: http://www.csudh.edu/infotech/labs; http://www.csudh.edu/infotech/student_index.shtml MATERIALS Required: iclicker [register in blackboard]. . Recommended: DISCOVER BIOLOGY, 6th ed. by Cain, Yoon & Singh-Cundy, Norton (2015) [ISBN: 978-0-393-93672-8] or any other general biology textbook. POINT DISTRIBUTION: The grade will be calculated as a percentage of points earned on: - 4 exams; 100 points each; keep the highest 3 scores: 300 pts

=50%

- online chapter quizzes up to a total of: - in class quizzes up to a maximum of: Total points for the grade= Grade Scale (% of total points at the end of the semester): Grade

Percentage s

Grade

Percentage s

A

100-91

A-

90-89

B+

88-87

B

86-81

B-

80-79

C+

78-77

C

76-71

C-

70-69

D+

68-67

D

66-60

F

59-0

180 pts 120 pts 600 points

=30% =20%

-Homework: There is reading to do before each meetings from the textbook or the powerpoints (ppt). -Exams: There is four exams throughout the semester and the lowest one will be dropped. Exams will be based on lectures, textbook readings, and quizzes or activities. The exams will be in the format of multiple choice questions, fill-in the blank or matching concepts. Each exam typically 50 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each. There is NO makeup exams; if you miss an exam that will be the designated drop exam. I reserve the right to curve individual exams if necessary. -Online quizzes, you are expected to do ALL the online quizzes offered in the book website in a time manner. Some of them will be offered with several attempts but not all. Only 180 pts are required for the grade. Any points over 180 pts will NOT count towards your grade. - In class Quizzes points will be earned during class time. There is NO makeup quizzes, if you miss a quiz that will be one of the designated dropped. Quizzes will be individual or in groups in a format of multiple choice question. You will need to reach only 120 pts. Any points over 120 will NOT count towards your grade. ● COURSE EXPXECTATIONS What do I expect from you as a student in this course? ● Preparation: Come to class with an open mind, prepared to learn (i.e. having completed the reading and other assignments; bringing your notes). Note that this class has some amount of team work of your grade as a result of team performance. ● Courtesy & respect: Interact with the instructor and your fellow students in a professional, courteous way (be on time, refrain from side conversations during class time, contact us if an emergency arises, etc.) All laptops, cell phones, and other electronics are to be turned off and put away during class except when you are asked to use them. ● Time on task: To earn a C in this class, we expect you to spend 6 hours total each week on class activities. ● Curiosity: Ask questions whenever something isn’t clear or you want to know more. ● Honesty: In accordance with university policy, a student who commits academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will receive appropriate penalties, including a 0 on the exam, quiz, or assignment, and the possibility of receiving an F for the course. What can you expect from the instructor in this course? ● Preparation: prepared activities and assignments that will help you master the material and improve your skills. ● Courtesy & respect: treat you in a professional and courteous way at all times. ● Availability: accessible during office hours or by appointment to help you understand.

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Enthusiasm: professionals who have spent years learning many different facets of biology; we will share with you our love of biology. Fairness: prepared exams, quizzes, and assignments that fairly represent the material and that are fairly graded. Students with disabilities should adhere to the American with Disabilities Act with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students with temporary and permanent disabilities. Students must register with Disabled Student Services. For more information, contact their office in Welch Hall B250 at (310) 243-3660 (voice) or (310) 243-2028 (TDD). In the case of Religious observances that interfere with class attendance, notify in advance.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Syllabus update: the instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. Date

Topic

8/21

Syllabus, 1st topic=Life

8/23

1-Life

Chp 1

-read chp-1 due -online quiz-chp1 due -In class quiz1-intro

8/28

2-Biomolecules

Chp 2

-read chp-2 due== sections 1-10 -online quiz-chp2 due

8/30

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9/4

Labor day

9/6

3-Nutrition and Digestion

9/11

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9/13

4-Hormones

9/18

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9/20

Exam 1

9/25

5-DNA-mutations

9/27

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Reading

Remarks -read Book chapter or ppt for chp-1= Sections 1,2,4,6

-in class quiz2-biomol

Chp 27

-read- chp-27 due= sections 1-3 -online quiz-chp27 due -in class quiz-27

Chp 29

-read- chp-29 due= sections 1-4 -online quiz-chp29 due -in class quiz-29 -sample practice exam

Chp 11, 12

-read chp-11= sections 1,3,4,6 & 12 = sections 1,3,4,5 -online quiz chp-11& 12 due -in class quiz-11 & 12

Chp 13

-read chp-13 due= sections 1-4, 6-8 -online quiz chp-13 due

10/2

6-Biotechnology

10/4

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-in class quiz-13

10/9

7-Genetics

-read chp-9= sections 1,2,3,4 & 10= sections 3,4,5,6 -online quiz chp-9 & 10 due

10/11

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10/16

Exam 2

10/18

8-Cell

10/24

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-in class quiz-3

10/25

9-Cell division-cancer

-read chp-7= sections 1,2,4,5 & 8=sections 1-4 -online quiz chp-7 & 8 due

10/30

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11/1

10-Reproduction-develo pment

11/6

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11/8

Exam 3

11/13

11-Microbiology: Virus/bacteria

11/15

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-in class quiz-17

11/20

12-Ecology

-read Chp21= sections 2,3,4 Chp 23= sections 1,4 Chp24= sections 2,3,5 Chp25= sections 2,3,4 -online quizzes due

11/22

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11/27

13-Evolution

Chp 9, 10

-in class quiz-9 & 10 -sample practice exam

Chp 3

Chp 7, 8

-read chp-3= sections 1,3,4,5 -online quiz chp-3 due

-in class quiz-7 & 8 Chp 33

-read chp-33= sections 1-5 -online quiz chp-33 due -in class quiz-33 -sample practice exam

Chp 17

Chp 21,23,24,25

-read chp-17=sections 2-3-4 -online quiz chp-17 due

-in class quiz Chp 14

-read chp-14= sections

1,2,3,5,6,7 -online quiz chp-14 due 11/29

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12/4

-in class quiz-chp14 -sample practice exam

12/6

No class

12/13

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