Knight BIOL 107 Syllabus May 2013 PDF

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CNU General Biology I – May 2013 CRN: 2002 Course: BIOL 107 - 01 (William) David Knight, Ph. D M-F 0900 - 1215 FORBES 2015 [email protected] Instructor Phone: 757-594-7080 FORBES 3028 M-W 1 pm- 2pm (other times check w/ me) M-F 0900-1215; Sat & Sun

Course Summary: Students will survey general biological concepts at a fundamental level including evolution, ecology, genetics, and biodiversity. This is a non-majors course that will not count toward any Molec. Biology and Chem. (MBCH) or Organismal/Environmental Biology (OENB) major degree programs. Objectives: (included but not limited to) -Obtain factual knowledge about life science -Learn fundamental concepts and crystallize into general principles & themes Pre-requisite/Co-requisite Coursework: None Required texts: BIOLOGY: Concepts and Applications, 8th Edition, Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr BrooksCole/Cengage Publishing; Electronic versions are available at the publisher’s web site Evaluations: (Course Grade Breakdown) Exams (Mid-term Exam = 25%; Final exam = 25%) - There are two exams (150 pts each) consisting of multiple choice, matching, true/false with the possibility of a few short answer or identification questions - Please bring scantrons and #2 pencils to all tests. - For remaining answers, you may write in pen or pencil. *****Write legibly***** - The final exam will not be cumulative. There are no exemptions from either exam and no exams will be dropped. - You may bring a standard scientific calculator as needed for any exam. - Testable material includes provided lecture notes and material covered in class, all assigned textbook sections including bold/italicized items, figures/tables, and special emphasis boxes. - Quizzes will also serve as a useful study aid for the exams. Lecture Quizzes (50% of overall grade; 1 dropped) - There will be a 5-10 question quiz at the beginning of nearly every lecture meeting. Be prepared! - There will be no quiz the first day of class, the day of either exam, or the day after the mid-term. - DO NOT BE LATE FOR QUIZZES OR EXAMS. You will not be given extra time and will lose points if your work is incomplete. - Quizzes will not be cumulative (cover only material since the last quiz or exam up to current) - The lowest quiz will be dropped. If you are absent, your quiz is dropped regardless of the reason. Missing more than 1 quiz will lower your quiz average. Major class policies: Attendance & Tardiness policy: Attendance is mandatory. Be considerate of your fellow students by not being late and disruptive to the rest of the class. Students are expected to come prepared with corresponding material already studied and, at least, partially comprehended. Electronics Policy: Proper classroom etiquette is required. Use of cell phones during class is not permitted. Tape recorders or video devices are allowed except during exams. Students may use tablets or laptops for ebooks or notes. Anyone caught using electronics for e-mail or social media will have this privilege revoked.

Quiz and Testing Etiquette:  During testing, all cell phones must be turned off and put away. Cell phones may NOT be used as a substitute calculator. Any cell phone out during an exam will be confiscated until the end of the exam.  There will be absolutely no talking to any student at any time during testing (including to yourself)  Students will be space seated to maximum distance allowable by the conditions and capacity of the room. Policy on Academic Misconduct: No cheating will be tolerated!! Anyone caught cheating in any manner will receive a failing grade at minimum. Further actions may also be enacted by higher administration. Miscellaneous Notes and Tips:  This course will be extensively supplemented by a Scholar/Blackboard page (via MyCNU); check this site regularly for information, notes, grades, assignments, etc.  Stay on pace with the course reading and study. You should spend 10-15 hrs/wk studying/reading outside class. (It’s only a few weeks…you can do it!).  The instructor may modify the schedule and policies contained in the syllabus with proper verbal (in class) or written (out of class) notice to the students. Disabilities: Students with documented disabilities are required to notify the instructor on the first day of class and in private if accommodation is needed. The instructor will provide students with disabilities with all reasonable accommodations, but they are not exempted from fulfilling the normal requirements of the course. Work completed before the student notifies the instructor of his/her disability may be counted toward the final grade at the sole discretion of the instructor. If you believe that you have a disability, you should make an appointment to see me to discuss your needs. In order to receive an accommodation, your disability must be on record in the Dean of Students’ office, 3rd Floor David Student Union/DSU (Telephone: 594-7160). Student Success: I want you to succeed in this course. If I become concerned about your course performance, attendance, engagement, or well-being, I will speak with you first. I may also submit an Institutional Referral Form that will be received by the Center for Academic Success. Depending upon the nature of my concern, it also may be received by Counseling Services. If you are an athlete, then Jenny Nuttycombe will receive notice. Someone will contact you to help determine what will help you succeed. Please remember that this is a means for me to support you and help foster your success at CNU. Tutoring: The Center for Academic Success offers free assistance for CNU students in writing, mathematics, science, languages, and other subjects. The Center is located in room 240 of the Trible Library. For more information please visit http://tutors.cnu.edu or phone 594-7684. Course Grading Scale:

B+: C+: D+:

89.49 – 86.50 (3.3) 79.49 – 76.50 (2.3) 69.49 – 66.50 (1.3)

A: B: C: D: F:

100 – 92.50 (4.0) 86.49 – 82.50 (3.0) 76.49 – 72.50 (2.0) 66.49 – 62.50 (1.0) 59.49 – 00.00 (0.0)

A-: B-: C-: D-:

92.49 – 89.50 82.49 – 79.50 72.49 – 69.50 62.49 – 59.50

(3.7) (2.7) (1.7) (0.7)

Day

Date

Topics

Starr Text

Additional Notes

Mon

13-May

Introduction to Biology, Cell Cycle

Ch 1, 11

Remember to study for quiz next day!

Tues

14-May

Meiosis, Reproduction, Inheritance

Ch. 12, 13

Add/drop ends 5pm

Wed

15-May

Inheritance and Humans

Ch. 13, 14

Evolution

Ch. 16, 17

Thurs 16-May Fri

17-May

Evolution

Ch. 17, 18

Mon

20-May

Evolution and Review

Ch. 18

Tues

21-May

MID TERM EXAM

N/A

Ch. 1,11-18 BRING SCANTRON!

Wed

22-May

Basic Microbiology

Ch. 19, 20

No quiz this day. Withdraw and P/F ends 5pm

Basic Plant and Fungal Biology

Ch. 21, 22

Thurs 23-May Fri

24-May

Invertebrate Biology

Ch. 23

Mon

27-May

Memorial Day -- Freedom!

N/A

Tues

28-May

Chordates

Ch. 24

Wed

29-May

Ecology and Ecosystems

Ch. 40-42

The Biosphere, Human influence, and Review

Ch. 43-44

FINAL EXAM

N/A

Thurs 30-May Fri

31-May

No class!

Ch. 19-24, 40-44 BRING SCANTRON!...