Your course ID for Mastering Biology is MBAVILA32837. I will ... 3 Exams X 150
points each = 450 points ... ~10 Lab Assignments X 10 points each = ~100 points
.... Chapter 9. M 2/28. Lecture: Exam 2. Lab: Genotypes & Phenotypes. T 3/1.
GENERAL BIOLOGY Biology 1 Section 65330
Spring 2011 Emily Avila-Teeguarden, Ph.D. (Dr. Avila)
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[email protected] (909) 652-6417
Zimmermann Hall Room 130 Office Hours Mondays 4-5pm Tuesdays 5-6pm Wednesdays 4-5pm Thursdays 5-6pm Friday 4-5pm
Lecture Monday through Friday 10 – 12pm PS101 Lab Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30 – 3:30pm BL108
Course Description A survey of the biological principles that govern living organisms from their cellular to their ecological organization. Involves laboratory and field experiences. Meets general education requirement.
Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. Distinguish questions that can be addressed scientifically from those that cannot, and identify basic components of the scientific method as it pertains to biological systems ranging from molecules to ecosystems. 2. Identify basic components of the scientific method in laboratory setting. 3. Recognize unifying theories and concepts in biology (e.g. structure & function, ecological relationships, organismal diversity, & inheritance) within an evolutionary context. 4. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend current events related to a broad range of biological topics. 5. Experience the excitement inherent in science and demonstrate a motivation to continue learning about a broad range of biological topics outside the classroom.
Required Text and Supplies Text: Simon EJ, Reece JB, Dickey JL (2010). Campbell Essential Biology, 4th ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. ISBN: 0321602064, and access to Mastering Biology for Non-Majors. You can buy the online version of the textbook and Mastering Biology at www.masteringbiology.com. Your course ID for Mastering Biology is MBAVILA32837. I will also assign readings from journals and magazines.
Grading The final grade in the class is calculated as a percentage of the total possible points from the assignments below: • • • • •
3 Exams X 150 points each = 450 points 1 Cumulative Final Exam = 300 points Assignments/Quizzes of variable points = ~150 points ~10 Lab Assignments X 10 points each = ~100 points Total = ~1000 points
Grading Scale Grades are assigned according to a percentage of the total points accumulated: A+ = 95% B+ = 84% C+ = 72% D = 60% A = 92% B = 80% C = 68% D- = 56% A- = 88% B- = 76% D+ = 64% F = 55% and below
Drop Policy After the first day of class, it is the student’s responsibility to drop the class. I will announce the add and drop deadlines in class.
Attendance You must attend all lectures and labs. If you must be absent, please note that there are no makeup labs, exams, or quizzes.
Tardiness Students arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will receive a verbal warning the first time, a written reprimand from the college the second time, and a 2-day suspension from class accompanied by a required meeting with the assistant dean of student services if it happens a third time.
Assignments All assignments are due at the beginning of class. Unless otherwise stated in class, all assignments must be typed on a clean sheet of paper. Late assignments are accepted for three working days after the due date but will receive a 5 point deduction from the final score. After three working days, the assignment will not be accepted.
Quizzes Quizzes can occur spontaneously any time during lecture or lab and are not announced ahead of time. Arriving late to class means you have whatever time is remaining to complete the quiz. There are no makeup quizzes.
Exams Students are given 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete each midterm exam, and 2.5 hours to complete the final exam. I will replace your lowest exam score with the score of your cumulative final exam. There are no makeup exams. If you miss an exam, then the missed exam will count as your lowest exam score.
Laboratory/Field Safety Long pants or skirts that cover the whole leg as well as closed toe shoes must be worn in lab and field exercises for your safety.
Academic Integrity and Inappropriate Behavior Cheating: Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to, copying another person’s work in any class activity and using any unauthorized materials (like cell phones) during an exam, quiz, or assignment, or discussing an exam with students who have not taken the exam yet. Plagiarism: Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, significantly copying any work that has been previously published by another individual, presenting another individual’s work as one’s own work, or identical assignments submitted by multiple students. Not a single sentence should be directly copied from another source – even if you reference the resource! You must use your own words in your writings or it will be considered plagiarism! Consequences: Cheating and plagiarism are both forms of academic dishonesty. An initial incident will result in no credit for the assignment, and an incident form filed with the School of Math and Science as well as the Assistant Dean of Student Services. If the first incident is an exam, then that exam will NOT be replaced by your final exam score. A second incident of cheating will result in a grade of F for the class. An exam that receives a grade of zero for cheating cannot be replaced with the final exam grade.
Student Behavior Any action that disrupts or significantly interferes with instruction will not be tolerated – including the use of cell phones in class. The Chaffey College Student Handbook has an exhaustive explanation of inappropriate behavior. Most initial incidents of inappropriate behavior will result in a verbal warning from me that will be documented with Student Services. Subsequent incidents of inappropriate behavior will result in written reprimands, 2-day class suspensions, or expulsion from class depending on the frequency and severity of the behavior. Severe inappropriate behavior will result in immediate suspension, and possible expulsion from class.
Children Children are not allowed in class under any circumstances. Children are also not allowed to wait outside of class for you (for their safety). If you show up to class with your children, I will ask you to leave for the remainder of class. This policy is in place for the safety and well being of your children.
Disabilities If you have, or think you have, a disability that could interfere with your success in this class, please contact me or contact Disability Programs and Services (DPS). DPS can also be contacted by phone at (909) 652-6398 or on the web at www.chaffey.edu/dps.
Student Success Centers Chaffey College has created Student Success Centers, which offer free tutorials, workshops, study groups, directed learning activities, and computer/resource access to assist students in their academic development and success. The Rancho Success Centers are designed to address specific subject needs as well as more general multidisciplinary needs: Math Center PS-12 (909) 652-6452 Language Success Center BEB (909) 652-6907 Writing Success Center Library (909) 652-6820 Multi-disciplinary/Reading Success Center BEB (909) 652-6932 Call the Centers or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/ for more information.
Early Alert In order to assist students when they need support, Chaffey College uses an Early Alert System that allows your instructor to notify you if your success in this course appears to be in jeopardy. This system is designed to provide you with individualized attention while there is still time for you to successfully complete this course. The Early Alert Office may send you a letter or email followed up with a telephone call to discuss your classroom performance and the on-campus resources available to you, so please use My ChaffeyVIEW to keep your contact information upto-date.
Advice From My Previous Biology Students I asked my previous physiology students, “What advice would you give to students who want to be successful in my biology class in the future?” I have quoted some of the responses below: 1. “Study groups and go to tutoring sessions! Makes life easier!” 2. “Study all the time, just basically stay on your toes.” 3. Stay on top of things!” 4.
“Make time for study groups.”
5. “Study, be organized and study!” 6. “Study your notes. Don’t memorize them, but it’s imperative that you understand them.” 7. “Take notes in class, and critically think about all of the topics.” 8. “Stay current on each outline that is presented in class. Do not fall behind!” 9. “Study and predict future test questions because just memorizing the info isn’t enough to pass the test.” 10. “Study every night!” 11. “Pay attention to the lectures. Take your own notes in addition to the notes posted on eRes. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and read the book on whatever topics were covered.” 12. “Go to the Success Center.” 13. “Don’t focus on how hard/difficult something is. Approach it as simple as possible. Make it relate to your life.” 14. “Study the notes! Don’t slack off, and come to class everyday. I think the worst thing I did for this class was to slack off at the end and I didn’t study enough for the final – so studying is very important!” 15. “You cannot simply memorize the material. You have to study it to where you have a conceptual understanding of what is going on. If you don’t get it by the lecture, go see a tutor, or go to her office hours. If you don’t learn the material from one chapter, you will pay for it down the road as the class builds on what you learn over the course of the semester. Ask questions in class! She’s accommodating.”
Schedule for Biology 1 – Dr. Avila Date M 2/7
Lecture Topic Lecture: Introduction to Course Lab: Intro to Course & Scientific Thinking Chemistry Lecture: Why Water is Great! Lab: Testing Hypotheses Molecules of Life Lecture: A Tour of the Cell Lab: Detecting Macromolecules
Reading Chapter 1
Chapter 5
Th 2/17 F 2/18
Lecture: The Working Cell Lab: Enzymes Exam 1 Lecture: Movement Across Membranes Lab: Diffusion & Osmosis Cellular Respiration Part 1 Lincoln Day – No Class
M 2/21 T 2/22
Washington Day – No Class Cellular Respiration Part 2
W 2/23
Lecture: Photosynthesis Lab: Fermentation
Chapter 7
Th 2/24 F 2/25
Cellular Reproduction Lecture: Patterns of Inheritance part 1 Lab: Photosynthesis
Chapter 8 Chapter 9
M 2/28
Lecture: Exam 2 Lab: Genotypes & Phenotypes Patterns of Inheritance part 2 Lecture: The Structure & Function of DNA Lab: Replication, Transcription, Translation How Genes are Controlled Lecture: Introduction to Evolution Lab: Ethics & Biotechnology
T 2/8 W 2/9 Th 2/10 F 2/11 M 2/14 T 2/15 W 2/16
T 3/1 W 3/2 Th 3/3 F 3/4
M 3/7 T 3/8 W 3/9 Th 3/10 F 3/11
M 3/14 T 3/15 W 3/16 Th 3/17 F 3/18
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 3
Chapter 5 Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 13 Chapter 12
Evolution Part 2 Lab: Camouflage & Natural Selection Lecture: The Modern Synthesis Lecture: The Evolution of Biodiversity Lab: Phylogenetic Trees Exam 3 Lecture: Microbes Lab: Plants & Fungi
Chapter 13
Lecture: Animals Lab: Dichotomous Keys Lecture: Introduction to Ecology Lecture: Community Ecology Lab: Mark & Recapture Population Ecology Final Exam
Chapter 17
Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 13 Chapter 15 Chapter 16
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Chapter 19
Assignments Due
