Fundamentals of Biology (Biology 101-020)—Syllabus—Fall …



Fundamentals of Biology (Biology 101-040)—Syllabus—Fall 2008

Lecture Instructor: Dr. Mark Holland Office: HS 230B

Email: maholland@salisbury.edu

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:00am, or by appointment

Laboratory Instructors: Biol 101-041 Dr. Betty Lou Smith blsmith@salisbury.edu

Biol 101-042 Dr. Richard Hunter rbhunter@salisbury.edu

Biol 101-043 Ms. Wanda Kelly wjkelly@salisbury.edu

Biol 101-044 Dr. Steve Gehnrich scgehnrich@salisbury.edu

Required Materials:

Lecture text: (required) Mader. Concepts of Biology. First Edition. McGraw-Hill.

Laboratory manual: (required) Smith et al. 2008. Biology 101 Lab Manual.

Clickers: (required) For quizzes in class and lab, you will need to use the Turning Point Student Response System (clickers). They are available for purchase at the bookstore. If more than one of your courses is using this system, you need purchase only one clicker. The clicker will log your attendance in each lecture and will record your responses to quiz questions.

Course Purpose: Each of us benefits from biological literacy when interpreting news reports, making political and ethical decisions, and managing our health. Also, many people find a greater appreciation for the living world by learning more about it. Biology 101 is designed to provide an introduction to the scientific study of life and should help students apply knowledge and critical thinking in their own lives. Major topics include (1) effects of cellular structure and processes on organisms and ecosystems, (2) structure and function of selected human organ systems, and (3) ecosystems, biodiversity, and their significance to human societies. This course meets General Education Requirements for natural sciences (Group III A).

Laboratory: The lab provides opportunities to explore course topics in greater depth and to model scientific approaches to problem solving. Lab time will also be used for discussing course material in a small group setting. You are required to attend your scheduled laboratory section: if you do not attend lab, you will not be able to receive credit for that lab. There will be no make-ups on lab quizzes and assignments. Policies concerning illness will be discussed in lab.

Assistance: If you need help with anything, please ask. We want you to succeed.

Academic Honesty: The official university policy on academic honesty will be strictly followed. (See salisbury.edu/Students/handbook/).

Writing across the Curriculum: At the University Writing Center (directly above the Fireside Lounge in the Guerrieri University Center), trained consultants are ready to help you at any stage of the writing process. It is often helpful for writers to share their work with an attentive reader, and consultations allow writers to test and refine their ideas before having to hand papers in or to release documents to the public. In addition to the important writing instruction that occurs in the classroom and during teachers’ office hours, the center offers another site for learning about writing. All undergraduates are encouraged to make use of this important student service. For more information about the writing center’s hours and policies, visit the writing center or its website at salisbury.edu/uwc.

Course Schedule

|Week of |Topic |Reading Assignment* |Laboratory |

|Sept 2 |Introduction: Diversity and Unity of Life, |Chapter 1 |No lab |

| |Scientific Method | | |

|Sept 9 |Origin of Universe, Origin of Life, Atoms and |Atoms-Chemical Bonds: |Properties of Life, Levels of Structural |

| |Chemical Bonds |Chapters 1–3: pp.4, 5f, 18, |Organization, Scientific Method |

| | |20, 20f, 21 21f, 21t, 23, 25,| |

| | |26, 27-31 | |

| | |Origin of Life on Earth: | |

| | |Chapter 16: pp. 308-310 | |

| | |Miller-Urey Experiment: | |

| | |Water: Chapter 2: pp. 18, | |

| | |27-30 | |

|Sept 16 |Biological Molecules and Nutrition |Biological Molecules: |Biological Molecules and Nutrition |

| | |Chapters 3: 38-53 | |

| | |Nutrition: Chapters 5, 16, 27| |

| | |& 31: pp. 314, 622-626 | |

|Sept 23 |Cell Structure and Function, Energy Use |Cell Structure: Chapter |Microscope and Cells, Plant Pigments |

| | |4:54-73 | |

| | |Energy: Chapter 5: pp. 76-90| |

|Sept 30 |Mitosis, Meiosis, Genetics |Chapter 8 |Genetics 1 |

|EXAM 1 (Sept 30) |

|Oct 6 |DNA and Genetics |DNA and Proteins: Chapter |Genetics 2 |

| | |10: pp. 182-203 | |

|Oct 13 |Evolution and Diversity of Life |Chapters 13& 20: pp. |Evolution Discussion |

| | |242-252, 292-296, 418-419 | |

| | |Speciation: Chapter 14: pp. | |

| | |262-281 | |

|Oct 20 |Animal Diversity and Vertebrate Evolution |Chapters 22, 36, 38, 40: pp.|Zoo Trip |

| | |443, 718, 749, 750, 780-785, | |

| | |789-790 | |

|Oct 27 |Human Organ Systems |Chapters 28, 29, 32 |Skeleton and Muscle |

|Nov 3 |Reproduction |Chapter 35 |Circulation and Respiration |

|EXAM 2 (Nov 4) |

|Nov 10 |Development |Chapters 11–12 (stem cells |Senses and Nervous System |

| | |and cloning mentioned on only| |

| | |one page per chapter) | |

|Nov 17 |Plant Diversity |Chapter 18: pp.340-357 |Plant Biology |

|Nov 24 |Plant Form and Function |Chapter 21 |No lab |

|Dec 1 |Population and Community Ecology |Chapters 1, 36, 38, 40: pp. |Ecology Discussion |

| | |4, 10, 708-723, 744, 789 | |

| | |Community Ecology: Chapter | |

| | |38: pp.740-761 | |

|Dec 8 |Ecosystems |Chapter 38: pp. 752-758, 784|Biodiversity Tournament |

*Study Guides may include additional references to the textbook.

Final Exam: Tuesday, December 16th, 4:15pm-6:45pm (Date and time set by the registrar’s office and cannot be changed.)

Grading:

Your grade in Biology 101 will depend on points earned on two exams given during the semester, on your Final Exam, on a participation/quiz grade and on your grade in Lab.

Exam 1 = 100 points

Exam 2 = 100 points

Final Exam = 100-300 points (see explanation below)

Lab = 200 points (your lab instructor will fill in the details.)

Participation/quiz = 100 points

Each of the two exams given during the semester will be worth a maximum of 100 points.

In addition to the exams given during the semester, a final exam will also be given. The final exam will consist of three sections, the first two corresponding to the two regular exams and covering the same material. The last section will cover material between the second exam and the final and will be worth 100 points. Everyone will take the same final exam, but the point value of sections one and two will not be the same for everyone. The point value of each of those sections equals the number of points you missed on the corresponding exam given during the semester. For example, if, on exam one, you earned 75 points, then section one of the final is worth 25 points for you. If your friend earned only 50 points on the same exam, section one of the final is worth 50 points for them. Each of you must get all of section one correct to earn the full number of points available to you on that section.

Points earned on the final exam will be added to those earned on the other exams to determine your course grade. Note that using this system of grading, you have several chances to demonstrate your knowledge of each section of material covered in the course. You cannot hurt your final course grade by taking any of the regular exams even if you feel poorly prepared. Even failing to take an exam will not necessarily hurt your final grade since any points you might have earned on the missed exam will be available to you on the final. NO OTHER TYPE OF MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN - PLEASE DON’T EVEN ASK.

Your participation/quiz grade will require your using the Turning Point Student Response System (“clickers”). The clicker will log your attendance in each lecture and will record your responses to one or two quiz questions each day. Your attendance and these quizzes make up the participation/quiz grade. So- your attendance and performance during lecture is an important component of your final grade. There is no make-up opportunity for missed lectures and quiz questions.

Your lab grade will be determined by your lab instructor. Note that while lab is only a third of your final grade, attendance there is not optional. If you do not attend the lab, you will not pass this course regardless of your average in other course components.

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