Course Syllabus Beata Biernacka 2017 PDF

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Course Syllabus Beata Biernacka 2017 BIOL1115...

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Cells and Cellular Processes Course Syllabus (BIOL-1115-3); Sections: 002 and 003 Department of Biology The University of Winnipeg Fall 2017 Instructor:

Dr. Beata Biernacka

Class Meetings:

Section 002 - Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-2:15pm, in room 4M31 Section 003 - Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:45pm, in room 4M31

Office Hours: Office Location: Phone: e-mail:

Wed 12:30pm – 1:30pm; Monday 2:30pm – 3:30pm; or by appointment 2RC015 (Richardson College for the Environment); 599 Portage Ave 204-786-9726 [email protected]

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS - Text: Campbell Biology in Focus, Second Edition (2016), by Urry et al. - Laboratory Manual: is required for the first laboratory and should be purchased from Index Bookstore

- Lab Coat: is required for all laboratories and could be purchased from Index Bookstore

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION In general, in this course you will learn how living things work. You will not be a professional biologist at the end of this course, but I hope that you will be informed enough to understand and appreciate some biological concepts and issues relevant to your future endeavors. Biology 1115/3 (as well as Biology 1116/3) is a pre-requisite for all advanced courses in the Biology Department. The successful completion of these courses will allow you to pursue further studies in the various sub-disciplines of Biology such as Plant and Animal Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Ecology, and Microbiology. This course is also required for entry into several professional fields, such as: Dentistry, Medical Rehabilitation, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine. GRADES Your final mark will be determined from the sum of the marks you obtain on the various items in the lecture and laboratory portion of the course. This mark will be used to determine the recommended letter grade which will appear on your official transcript, pending approval by the University Senate. The conversion of numerical marks to letter grades used by the Department of Biology is as follows: A+ 90-100%, A 8589%, A- 80-84%, B+ 75-79%, B 70-74%, C+ 65-69%, C 58-64%, D 50-57%, F 0-49%

LABORATORY INFORMATION Laboratories are MANDATORY. Please note that all laboratory sections are subdivided into groups A and B. If you are registered for a lab with an uneven number (071, 073, 075, 077, 079, 081, 083, 085, 087, 089), you belong to group A and if you are registered for a lab with an even number (070, 072, 074, 076, 078, 080, 082, 084, 086, 088), you belong to group B (see the table on the next page).

Labs in groups A will start with Practical Lab 1 during the first week of labs, beginning September 11th. Labs in group B will start a week later, beginning of the week of September 18th. All lab groups have their first lab in room 0RC046, which is located in the basement of Richardson College, at 599 Portage Ave. You can find more information regarding the laboratory organization and schedule in the Laboratory Manual on p.3 and 4. If you have any concerns that relate specifically to the laboratory classes, e.g. section changes, permission to do a makeup lab, etc., contact Lab Coordinator – Dr. Beata Biernacka. Details of the laboratory sessions are given in the Laboratory Manual. Lab transfers - Students who want to transfer to another lab section will need to attend their first lab as scheduled, and then request to be transferred at that time. NEXUS MATERIAL This course has a Nexus web site which provides additional resources for you. You need to go to the following web page to log in to Nexus: https://nexus.uwinnipeg.ca/ Once you have logged in, then click on the link to the Cells and Cellular Processes to access lecture material or Cells and Cellular Processes Laboratory to access laboratory material. If you have any problems with usernames/passwords, please contact the HelpDesk by phone: 204-786-9149 or by email: [email protected] - WHMIS training is done through Nexus. Simply log into the Nexus system, and you will see a link to WHMIS under the list of courses (WHMIS -101 – WHMIS Online). You will need to take a test on line and after passing it, you will need to present a certificate to your lab instructor. More info regarding WHIMIS will be provided in the first lab. IMPORTANT DATES September 5 Week of September 11 October 19 December 16

lectures begin laboratories begin midterm lecture exam; written during your lecture time final lecture exam ( ); 9:00 am-12:00pm (

); room TBA

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE Lecture: Midterm Exam Final Exam TOTAL =

Laboratory: 20% 40% 60%

Exam 1 Exam 2 General Assignments TOTAL =

10% 23% 7% 40%

FORMAT AND DATES OF LECTURE EXAMINATIONS You should attend lectures, if you hope to do well in the course. The lecture material will be examined by "Multiple Choice" questions in both the Midterm and Final Examinations. You will be required to select the correct answer(s) from a choice of 5 possible answers. The questions will be designed to test your recall of facts and your understanding of principles. Your answers will be analyzed by computer. The will be given during class time and will last for about 60 minutes. The will last for three hours and will examine the entire course. But it will emphasize information presented after the Mid-term Examination. Note: Students may be asked to produce identification during exams. During the lecture and laboratory exams, you will not be allowed to carry any type of wireless communication devise to your seat (for example, cell phone). . Midterm exam: Thursday, October 19, (your lecture room and time) Final exam: Saturday, December 16, (9:00am; room TBA) - TENTATIVE

LECTURE OUTLINE (Tentative) Introduction: Evolution and the Foundations of Biology The Chemical Context of Life Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life An Introduction to Metabolism A Tour of the Cell Membrane Transport and Cell Signaling Cellular Respiration and Fermentation Photosynthesis The Cell Cycle Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles Mendel and the Gene Idea The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance The Molecular Basis of Inheritance Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein Development, Stem Cells, and Cancer Viruses

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND POLICIES It is your responsibility to be familiar with the information on Academic Regulations and Policies of the 2017-18 Calendar which can be found on the University’s website http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/academics/calendar/docs/regulationsandpolicies.pdf. This section covers classroom regulation, grading, transcripts, challenge for credit, academic standing, student discipline (academic and non-academic misconduct), appeals including grade appeals, University Policies and Codes, graduation. A summary of important information regarding Academic Misconduct follows: Forms of Academic Misconduct: Plagiarism: includes presenting other people’s published or unpublished work in part or as a whole as your own. This includes material from lab manuals, essays, journal articles, books, etc. Plagiarism also refers to submitting the same work in more than one course without both instructors’ permission and to the situation where two or more students submit identical (or nearly identical) work for evaluation when the work was to be completed individually (p 9). Cheating: includes copying another person’s answer on a test, communicating with another person during a test or exam, consulting unauthorized sources(incl. written and electronic sources), obtaining a copy (all or part) of a test/exam/assignment before it is officially available, purchasing tests, essays or other assignments and submitting the work as your own (p 10). Improper Academic/Research practices include: fabricating or falsifying results, using other peoples’ research findings without permission, misrepresenting research results or methods, referring to non-existent sources or investigators, contravening the University’s Policy and Procedures On Research Integrity (p 10). Obstructing academic activities of another person; for example interfering with another person’s access to pertinent resources or information to gain academic advantage (p 10). Impersonation: both impersonation of another individual or allowing someone to impersonate you (p 10).

Falsification or Modification of an Academic Record: including tests, transcripts, letters of permission, etc (p 10). Aiding and Abetting Academic Misconduct (p 10). Procedures: All allegations of academic misconduct must be reported initiating a process which involves several steps. These include procedures involving the instructor of the course in which the misconduct is alleged to have occurred, the Departmental Review Committee, and the Senate Academic Misconduct Committee. See pages 110 through 16 for a detailed description of the procedures. These pages also outline the Appeals process regarding Academic Misconduct. Students facing a charge of academic or non-academic misconduct may choose to contact the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) where a student advocate will be available to answer any questions about the process, help with building a case, and ensuring students have access to support. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit our website at www.theuwsa.ca/academic-advocacy or call 204-786-9780.

VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL **You must formally withdrawal from a course. If you simply stop going to classes, you may receive an “F” on your transcript. Please note that withdrawing before the VW date does not necessarily result in a fee refund. Please note the following deadline dates for voluntary withdrawal from Biology Courses: November 10, 2017: for courses which begin September 5, 2017 and end December 4, 2017 February 14, 2018: for courses which begin September 5, 2017 and end April 4, 2018 March 14, 2018: for courses which begin January 4, 2018 and end April 4, 2018  Students with documented disabilities, temporary or chronic medical conditions, requiring academic accommodations for tests/exams (e.g., private space) or during lectures/laboratories (e.g., note-takers) are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services (AS) at 786-9771 or [email protected] to discuss appropriate options. All information about a student’s disability or medical condition remains confidential http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/accessibility

 Students who plan to conduct research interviews, focus groups, surveys, or any other method of collecting data from any person, even a family member, must obtain the approval of the appropriate ethics committee before commencing data collection. Exceptions are research activities in class as a learning exercise. See http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/research/human-ethics.html for submission requirements and deadlines.  All students, faculty and staff have the right to participate, learn and work in an environment that is free of harassment and discrimination. The UW Respectful Working and Learning Environment Policy may be found online at www.uwinnipeg.ca/respect.  Students may choose not to attend classes or write examinations on holy days of their religion, but they must notify their instructors at least two weeks in advance. Instructors will then provide opportunity for students to make up work examinations without penalty. A list of religious holidays can be found at http://uwinnipeg.ca/academics/calendar/docs/important-notes.pdf  UWinnipeg promotes a scent-free environment. Please be respectful of the needs of classmates and the instructor by avoiding the use of scented products while attending lectures. Exposure to perfumes and other scented products (such as lotion) can trigger serious health reactions in persons with asthma, allergies, migraines or chemical sensitivities....