FTCC Syllabus BIO 111-1001 Spr 2021 PDF

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Fayetteville Technical Community College

SYLLABUS Spring 2021 Course: Course Title: General Biology I Prefix and Section Number: BIO-111-1001 Day(s) and Time(s): Lecture Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-9:50am VIRTUAL Lab Tue & Thu 8am – 10:50am Delivery Method: Online and Face-to-Face Components Class Begins: January 11, 2021 Class Ends: March 8, 2021 Class Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 3

Clinic Hours: 0

Credit Hours: 4

To Contact the Instructor: Instructor: David Reynolds Office Location: CUH375 Office Hours: Mon 12pm-2pm; Tue 11am-12pm, Wed 10-11am, Thu 11am-12pm Phone: 910-486-7394 Email: [email protected] Course Description: This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. Course Prerequisites: DRE-098 or ENG-002 Tier 2 or Placement Test Equivalent Course Co-requisites: None Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, the student will have: 1. Demonstrate the scientific method and illustrate how it relates to daily life. 2. Identify the shared common characteristics among all living things to include organization, chemistry, and cell structure and function. 3. Communicate the pathways and transformations of energy and matter through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

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4. Explain the flow, exchange and storage of information through the processes of DNA replication, protein synthesis, asexual/sexual reproduction, and genetic inheritance. 5. Associate natural selection and genetic inheritance with the evolution and classification of all living organisms.

Required Textbook and Companion Homework Site: Information about the FTCC Bookstore (opens in new window) [URL: https://bookstore.faytechcc.edu/] is available on the FTCC college website. To make textbook purchases online, select “Textbook Lookup” on the FTCC Bookstore web page. Textbook: Lecture: Biology, 13th Edition by Sylvia S. Mader & Michael Windelspecht, McGraw-Hill, 2018. Connect access & Proctorio is required. Option 1: ISBN for looseleaf textbook with 2 Semester Connect access & Proctorio: 9781260262841 Option 2: ISBN for 2 Semester Connect access & Proctorio code only (e-book included in purchase): 1266344640 Lab: Laboratory Exercises for General Biology. (ISBN Number: 9781307562262)

Other Required Materials/Software: The recommended browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari in the most updated version. Microsoft Office 365 (Office 2016) is available to currently enrolled students at FTCC. The Microsoft Office 2016 app is available for download on up to five (5) computers and/or mobile devices. Direct link to download Office 365: https://login.microsoftonline.com (opens in new window). Username: [email protected] (example: [email protected]). Password: Active Directory (WebAdvisor) password (if you have not created an Active Directory password, you will need to do this first). Blackboard Technical Support is available at any time, seven days a week by calling 1888-829-9660. Assistance on specific trouble-shooting topics are found at Blackboard Help Online (opens in new window) [URL: https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student].

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Connect™: This is a companion website created by the publisher and customized by your instructor. A student access code for this site is included with your textbook if you purchase your book new from the FTCC Bookstore. Otherwise, you will be required to purchase access to this site separately. A direct link to purchase from the publisher will be available in your Blackboard site the first day of class and will include access to an electronic version of the textbook. It is not recommended that access codes be purchased from third party provides, as access codes are course specific and must be unused. Grading Scale: FTCC grades are based on a 4.0 grading system. Each grade is assigned a “gradepoint equivalent” in quality points for each term credit hour scheduled. The grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total of quality points earned by the number of term hours scheduled. Letter Grade Equivalent Grade Point Equivalent Numerical Grade 90-100 A-Excellent 4 grade points per credit hour 80-89 B-Good 3 grade points per credit hour 70-79 C-Average 2 grade points per credit hour 60-69 D-Below Average 1 grade point per credit hour 0-59 F-Failure 0 grade point The complete grading scale description may be found in the current FTCC Student Handbook under “Academic Information.” For assistance with calculating GPA, use the GPA Calculator (opens in new window) [URL: http://forms.faytechcc.edu/calculators/index.html

Course Requirements/Methods of Evaluation: Your grade in this course will reflect the execution, submission, and quality of the work you produce. Letter grades will be determined on the following weighted categories: (For a detailed description of the grade categories, please see “How This Course Works” in Blackboard.) Categories Weight Online Module Exams 40% LearnSmart Connect® 10% 10% Chapter Quizzes at Connect® Lab Assignments 25% Final Exam 15% Total 100%

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Departmental Policies: The Science Division observes the following policies: • No major test grade will be dropped. • Fully online classes include webcam-proctored tests/exams. Use of Respondus Lockdown Browser or Proctorio is required and are NOT compatible with Chromebook. Specific details on proctored tests/exams are posted in the Blackboard course. • All students must take the comprehensive final examination. Students who are absent from the exam and had an “F” average prior to the exam will receive an “F” in the course. Students who were in good standing prior to the exam, are absent from the exam, and are unable to schedule a make-up exam before course grades are due to the registrar’s office, will receive an “I” (Incomplete) grade. • An "I" (Incomplete) grade may be given at the discretion of the instructor when all course requirements have not been satisfied. Contact the instructor as soon as possible to arrange completion of the course. Incomplete grades expire according to a schedule published by the registrar and are automatically changed to a grade of “F” if the course is not completed by the expiration date. FTCC Safety Protocols for COVID-19 Following College policy, all students are required to engage in appropriate behavior to protect the health and safety of the community, including wearing a facial covering properly, maintaining social distance (at least 6 feet from others at all times), and using hand sanitizer/engaging in frequent hand washing. Upon entering any campus building, a temperature check will be performed. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 oF or higher will not be permitted to remain on campus. Per campus guidelines, students should stay home when you are sick, when your temperature is above normal or if you suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate any possible exposure or symptoms of COVID-19 to their instructor immediately. Full details for COVID-19 campus procedures can be found on the FTCC website (opens new window). In the event that an increase in local COVID-19 infections necessitates a change in course format, face-to-face or hybrid courses may be moved to fully online. Any details regarding this change will be posted in your course Blackboard site and emailed to students.

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Biology Department Attendance Policy The College believes that when students attend class regularly they are demonstrating responsibility and commitment to their education. Students must be in attendance during the first 10 percent of the class to be considered enrolled. A student will be withdrawn from a course when absences exceed 20% of the total course hours, or 14 consecutive calendar days, whichever comes first. Attendance in online educational courses is defined as a graded activity. Absences due to late registration are counted as regular absences. In addition to the general college attendance policy, students in science classes that meet face-to-face are subject to the following rule regarding late arrival to class or leaving class before dismissal by the instructor: • If fewer than 15 minutes of a class hour are missed due to late arrival or leaving early, the student will be marked tardy. If a student accumulates three tardy designations, the three tardies will be converted into one hour of absence. • If more than 15 minutes of a class hour are missed due to late arrival or leaving early, the student will be marked absent for that class hour. • Please do not call the Biology Department office or the instructor’s office to report a tardy or absent event. If you come in late, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor that you are present. You must do this immediately after the end of lecture (or on break). Please do not request at a later date to mark you present. • There are no excused absences, therefore please do not inquire to make an exception for you based on unexpected emergencies. Make sure to check Blackboard for the number of missed hours. • Additionally, the following policies apply specifically to this class: • Only one make-up is allowed for a single module exam throughout the course. Make-up of the module exam should be arranged with the instructor in advance if possible and completed by the student within 5 days of the exam date. Preferably the make-up exam should be scheduled prior to the exam date to allow for timely module test class feedback. • No student will be permitted to retake an exam or quiz. • Lab Quizzes will be given during the beginning of each lab meeting. Students that arrive late will not be given extra time to complete their quiz. Students who arrive after the quiz period has ended will receive a zero for that quiz. • Your lowest two (2) Lab Quiz scores will be dropped before your final grade is computed. • LearnSmart assignments and Chapter quizzes cannot be accepted for credit after their due date. However, your lowest two (2) LearnSmart scores and two (2) lowest Chapter quizzes will be dropped before your final grade is computed.

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Make-up Policy: Late academic work submission procedures are as follows: 1. Academic assignments and projects are due by the scheduled/published dates. 2. In general, there is a 10 percent penalty for each business day that an assignment or project is late. Assignments may be submitted no more than one week late without prior approval from your instructor. 3. No late work will be accepted after the 90 percent date of the term without an incomplete grade approval from your instructor. 4. Certain course activities may not be eligible for late submission after the conclusion of the week, module, or unit. These include, but are not limited to, discussion boards, quizzes, and exams. 5. We know that extenuating circumstances can sometime interfere with timely submission of your work. Be sure to tell your instructor right away if you are going to be late with a submission. 6. Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, personal/family member hospitalization, family member death, a severe weather event, a natural disaster, and an active military situation that prevents timely submission of work. Computer-related issues, internet connectivity, and account blocks are generally not considered extenuating circumstances. 7. You may request an extension or alternative arrangement, preferably prior to the due date, but your request does not automatically result in a waiver of the due date or of the penalties for late submissions. Your instructor may also require you to provide documentation of the reason. If your instructor determines that an extension is warranted, they will provide you with the expectations for your submission. Course Concerns/Grade Appeals: Students have the right to inquire about academic issues or other concerns related to the classroom environment. Inquiries should be directed to the following persons in the following order: Course Instructor: Name: David Reynolds Phone: 910-486-7394 Email: [email protected] Department Chair: Name: Dr. Christina Fitch Phone: 910-678-8313 Email: [email protected]

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Division Chair: Name: Dr. Cameron Harmon Phone: 910-678-9882 Email: [email protected] Dean: Name: Dr. Caleb Marsh Phone: 910-678-8467 Email: [email protected]

Academic Integrity-Plagiarism: Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Obtaining test information, research papers, notes, and other academic material without authorization. 2. Receiving or giving help on tests, projects, or assignments submitted for a grade unless specifically authorized by the instructor. 3. Plagiarism, which is taking credit for another’s ideas or works as if they were your own. Penalties for plagiarism and cheating that may be imposed by the instructor include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Rewriting the assignment. 2. Receiving a “0” on the assignment. 3. Failing the course in which the assignment was submitted. Penalties for plagiarism and cheating that may be recommended include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Academic probation. 2. Academic suspension. 3. Expulsion from the college. Institutional Statement: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the FTCC Catalog, FTCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct policy, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the FTCC website

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): FTCC facilitates the implementation of reasonable academic accommodations, including resources and services for students with disabilities, chronic medical conditions, a temporary disability, or other health related conditions resulting in difficulties with accessing learning opportunities. All accommodations are coordinated through the Disability Support Services Office located in the Tony Rand Student Center, Room 127, or call 910-678-8349 or 910-678-8559. Please contact the Disability Support Services Office (opens in new window) [URL: https://www.faytechcc.edu/campuslife/accessibility/] as early in the semester as possible. Title VI, VII, and IX Non-Discrimination Statement: FTCC does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or political affiliation. FTCC commits itself to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of those characteristics. FTCC supports the protection available to members of its community under all applicable federal laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination Acts, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Executive Order 11375. For more information, please visit the Title IX and Equal Opportunity (opens in new window) [URL: https://www.faytechcc.edu/title-ix-equal-opportunity/] page on the FTCC website. Syllabus/Schedule Changes: This syllabus may be changed at the instructor’s discretion, with proper notification to students. Any changes will be promptly noted in Announcements and emailed to the student’s FTCC student email account.

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Outline of Instruction Module

Chapter Readings

Module One:

Chapters 1-3

Module Two:

Chapters 4-6

Module Three:

Chapters 7-9

Module Four:

Chapters 10-12

Module Five:

Chapters 15-17,19

Final Exam

Cumulative

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Activities and Assignments Lab 1 Lab 2 Learn Smarts CH 1-3 Chapter quizzes 1-3 Online Module 1 Exam Lab 3 Lab 4 Learn Smarts CH 4-6 Chapter quizzes 4-6 Lab Quiz 5 Lab Quiz 6 Online Module 2 Exam Lab Quiz 7 Lab Quiz 8 Learn Smarts CH 7-9 Chapter quizzes 7-9 Online Module 3 Exam Lab Quiz 9 Lab Quiz 10 Learn Smarts CH 10-12 Lab Quiz 11 Lab Quiz 12 Chapter quizzes 10-12 Online Module 4 Exam Lab Report Lab Quiz 13 Lab Quiz 14 Learn Smarts CH 15-17,19 Chapter quizzes 15-17,19 Lab Quiz 15 Online Module 5 Exam

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Due Dates 1/14 1/14 1/15 1/19 1/20 1/21 1/21 1/25 1/27 1/28 2/2 1/29 2/4 2/9 2/5 2/8 2/10 2/11 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/23 2/19 2/22 2/24 2/25 3/2 3/1 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/8

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