SYLLABUS FORM WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE …

BIOL 101,102

SYLLABUS FORM WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Valhalla, NY l0595

l. NAME OF COURSE: Biological Science I with Lab (Biol 101 and 102)

2. DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring 2010

3. NAME OF REVISOR(s): Glenworth Richards and Chad Thompson

4. NUMBER OF CREDITS: 4 5. NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK: 5

6. APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY OF OFFERING THIS COURSE Every Semester

7. PREREQUISITES OR ENTRY LEVEL SKILLS None

8. COREQUISITES None

9. PLACE OF THIS COURSE IN CURRICULUM:

Required for Curriculum

X Required for College Core

Elective

Part of Required/Recommended Sequence with (Number of Course)

10. IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR TRANSFER? X Yes

No

11. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

List the course's learning objectives and describe how each objective/outcome will be measured.

Objective - Upon successful completion, the

This outcome will be measured by one or more

student will be able to:

of the following:

Describe what science is (and what it is not) and

Written exams consisting of multiple choice,

give examples of the scientific methods of problem true/false, and/or constructive response questions

solving.

Evaluate the scientific validity of a scientific article Written exams consisting of multiple choice,

published in popular press.

true/false, and/or constructive response questions

List the evidence for evolutionary change and state the basic tenets of the Theory of Natural Selection. List and describe the characteristics that are used by scientists to characterize life. Describe the basic macromolecules that are basis for the chemical nature of life. List and explain the basic tenets of the cell theory

Describe the basic differences between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell. Describe the role of the microscope in the discovery of microbes and how that changed the western world's view of disease. Describe the methods used by Gregor Mendel to develop his explanation for the inheritance. List and explain Mendel's Laws of Genetics.

Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions

Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions

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Describe how the chromosomal theory of inheritance led to the concept of linkage. Calculate the results of Mendelian crosses using the Punnett Square Describe the history of scientific events that led to the acceptance that DNA was the genetic material. Describe the coding system used in DNA to encode genetic traits. Describe the replication process and its significance in the life process. Explain transcription and translation of the DNA messages. Explain and give examples of how an understanding of the structure and functions of DNA has practical applications in such fields as forensics, medicine and agriculture. Lab Objectives: Perform laboratory exercises that reinforce lecture objectives. Develop and use quantitative skills to analyze and interpret experimental data.

Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or construct response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions

Lab Reports; Practical and written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions Lab Reports; Practical and written exams consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and/or constructive response questions

12. COURSE GRADE Lecture: 75% (4-5 unit exams and a comprehensive final) Lab: 25% (3-4 exams+ graded lab work)

13. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: List the different instructional methods you might use, in the course of the semester. List supplementary learning options, if any ? Traditional lecture with use of chalkboard ? Learning objectives ? Overhead transparencies ? PowerPoint presentations ? Computer assisted learning in the form of tutorials ? Computer practice testing ? Videos ? Group work in lab ? Publisher's web site with tutorials and testing

14. CROSS-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES:

A. General Education Enrichment: Does this course provide opportunities to draw upon examples or concepts from outside the main objectives of this area of study? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments.

B. Information Management: Does this course provide opportunities to teach and/or require the students to apply information management skills? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments.

C. Critical Thinking: Are there components of this course which teach and/or require students to demonstrate Critical Thinking? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments.

D. Student Engagement:

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Does this course provide opportunities for students to participate in individual or group presentations or interactions? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments.

Opportunities General Education

Activities or Assignments Students are required to use quantitative skills such as unit conversions, graphing data, and basic statistical analyses in lab. Lecture material is related to current event topics in technology, politics, and history

Information Management

Critical Thinking Student Engagement

Publisher's website is used to augment text and lecture material. PowerPoint presentations and course materials are found on the college's ERes website. Lecture test and lab work require analysis and interpretation of data. Class participation and group study are encouraged in both lecture and lab, and cooperative group work is required in lab.

15. TOPIC OUTLINE Attached

16. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF COURSE (such as equipment, specified software, space requirements, etc.)

APPENDIX I: REQUIRED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS REQUIRED BY THE STUDENT (Include Supplementary Readings)

Lecture: Concepts of Biology, Sylvia S. Mader (Selected Material for WCC), McGraw Hill. Lab: BioLogic, Dubowsky, Priano, Richards, Thompson, and Zemcov. Kendall/Hunt.

APPENDIX II: - CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

A one-semester science literacy course in biology for students with a limited background in science. Covering such fundamental issues as the meanings and origin of life, the evolution of life, reproduction, heredity, and the impact of biology on technology and society. Designed to fulfill the general science requirement for the "non-science major." Class hours 3; laboratory hours 2, offered every semester.

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Topic Outline WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Course Title: Biological Science

Credits: 4

Contact Hours: 45 lecture hours and 30 laboratory hours

Required Text:

Concepts of Biology (edited for WCC); Mader ,Sylvia. McGraw Hill. 2008. In order to register for the publisher's ARIS web site, link to: and follow the instructions to "join a course".

You also need the following section codes to complete registration:

11:00 section # 4809; ARIS Section Code is EA8-46-36D 12:00 section # 4812: ARIS Section Code is E3A-B6-48E

Recommended: Priano. Biological Science Test Bank; 2007.

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is recorded at every meeting. Two lates (or leaving early) = one absence. Students accumulating 3 or fewer absences will have their lowest exam grade dropped. For each absence beyond 6 two points will be deducted from your lecture grade.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined by the following components:

lecture exams and assignments = 75% (see attached for details)

laboratory grade

= 25% ( minimum lab grade is 50%)

Make-up exams are NOT given unless you arrange for one before the

time of the scheduled exam.

Class participation is a factor in determining your final grade.

Ignorance of any course policy is not an excuse.

LECTURE TOPICS

TEXT CHAPTERS

I. Biology and Society

1, 13, 14, 25.10

A. The Big Picture

1. The scientific method: "the marriage of

skepticism and wonder"

2. Pure and applied science and public policy

3. "Consilience: Towards a Unity of Knowledge"

4. The characteristics of life

5. Evolution and homeostasis: unifying biological principles

B. Life, Death and Ethics

1. The beginnings of life and abortion

2. The end of life and euthanasia

EXAM 1 covers topic I above

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II. The Chemical Basis of Life

2 and 3

A. Chemical terminology

B. Inorganic compounds important to life 1. water

2. acids, bases and salts

3. the pH scale C. Biomolecules: Organic compounds important to life

1. carbohydrates 2. lipids

3. proteins

4. nucleic acids

EXAM 2 covers topic II above plus key concepts from topic I

III. The Cellular Structure of Life A. Cell Theory

B. Differences between cell groups 1. plant and animal cells 2. prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

C. Cellular ultrastructure D. The Central Dogma and protein synthesis E. Cell division: mitosis and meiosis

4, 5, 8

EXAM 3 covers topic III above plus key concepts from topics I and II

IV. Genetics: The Study of Inheritance A. Mendelian genetics B. Modern genetics C. Solving genetic problems D. Ethical issues regarding applied genetics

9, 10, 12

V. Reproduction: The Perpetuation of Life A. Asexual reproduction B. Sexual reproduction 1. reproductive strategies among vertebrates 2. the human sexual response cycle C. Ethical issues regarding technologically assisted reproduction

EXAM 4 covers topic IV and V above plus key concepts from topics I, II and III

NOTE: Prior to each exam, you are expected to test yourself with appropriate questions from the Bio Sci Test Bank , available in the WCC Bookstore. In addition, you are also expected to utilize the publisher's web site for post-chapter quizzes and more.

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