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| |SUMMER 2009 |

| |BIOL 101 |

| |COURSE SYLLABUS : Muse |

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|Instructor: |Course: |

|Dr. W. Muse | |

| |BIOL 101 General Biology |

| |(4-3) 4 Cr. Hrs. |

|Section: 135308 | |

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| |Text: Biology: Concepts and Connections- |

|Meeting Days/Times: |Campbell, Mitchell and Reese, 6th ed. Benjamin Cummings publ. |

|M,W 8:30 – 11:40 am F270 | |

|T, Th 8:30 – 12:43 pm F110 | |

| |Additional Requirements: |

|Room: Forum 110 |Schoolcraft Biology 101 Lab Manual 2008-2009 |

|Classroom Forum 110 | |

|Lab Forum 270 | |

| |Course Description: |

|Instructor’s Office: | |

|Forum 571 (mailbox) | |

| |BIOL 101 is a one-semester introductory course. This course introduces students to the scientific|

| |study of living organisms. Students will investigate biological concepts including the chemical |

|Instructor’s Office Hours |basis of life, cell structure and function, metabolism, reproduction, genetics, evolution, |

|By appointment only |biological diversity and classification, plant structure and function, animal structure and |

| |function, and ecology. Students attend four hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each |

| |week. Science majors seeking to fulfill a two-semester introductory biology sequence should |

| |enroll in BIOL 120 and BIOL 130. |

|Instructor’s Office Phone: | |

|(734) 462-4400 |Additional Lab/Clinical Hours: |

|Ext: 5641 |M,W Forum lab 270 |

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|Instructor’s E-mail: |Prerequisite: |

|wmuse3@schoolcraft.edu | |

| |BIOL 050 Or successful completion (2.0+) of introductory high school biology within the last five|

|Preferred contact method* |years. |

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| |Course Objectives: |

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| |Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: |

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| |Understand the process of the scientific method and how it contributes to scientific knowledge. |

| |Understand the basic structure of cells and how they function to maintain life. |

| |Explain how evolution accounts for the adaptation of organisms to their environment and to the |

| |diversity of life on Earth. |

| |Understand the basic principles of ecology. |

Methods of Instruction:

Any combination or all of the following may be used in this course:

Delivery of Course Content

Lecture, Electronic Presentation, Demonstrations, Video/Audio Presentations,

Case Studies, Website(s), Course books, Articles, Other Resources

Assessment

Practical Application, Quizzes and Tests, Papers and Presentations, Discussion,

Other Projects.

Communication

Lecture, Collaborative Discussion, Group Projects, Electronic Communication,

Course Website:

Faculty/Student Responsibilities:

1. As a college student, you are expected to schedule at least two hours of study time outside of class for each hour the class meets.

2. Questions related to homework will be answered at each session.

3. Each student is responsible for reading the text and not relying entirely on the instructor presenting every detail.

4. If help is needed in completing an assignment, the student must show the attempted work when seeking help. Student is encouraged to contact the instructor during posted office hours or by special appointment.

5. Any dishonesty involved with homework or exams will result in a grade of zero.

6. Assignments will be graded and returned to students within 5 days

7. The student may not always be able to complete assignments during the scheduled class session. Therefore, extra time outside of class must be allowed in order to complete these assignments.

8. The student should save (archive) samples of his/her best work because an electronic portfolio may be required for program completion. Student is encouraged to contact the instructor if there are any questions.

9. Important dates for registration, semester start and end, withdrawal from classes and holidays for each semester may be found by selecting the academic calendar link at schoolcraft.edu.

10. Policy for late assignments.

Tests – taken on assigned dates or made up before next class by arrangement with instructor.

Assignments and projects - Will be subject to having grade lowered by one letter grade for each class period they are late.

Testing/Evaluation/Assessment:

1. A variety of methods, including tests of various types, oral and written assignments, may be used to evaluate the competencies of the students.

2. There are no provisions to make up low test scores. Unexcused absences on test days result in a grade of zero.

3. Tests must be taken on the scheduled day. If you have an emergency that day, arrange to take the test before returning to class. Only one test per semester may be made up without penalty.

4. Any dishonesty during a test, will result in a grade of zero.

5. Exams will be retained on file for a minimum of 3 months after the semester ends.

Determination of Final Grade:

Your grade will be based on your accumulation of 1000 points. We will have 4 exams and one cumulative final each worth 100 points. I will drop the lowest test score and add the remaining to arrive at 400 points towards the final tabulation. The lab component of this course will provide 300 points. Periodic quizzes will make up 100 points and homework assignments will make up 100 points. Participation points will make up the remaining points. These will be automatically given and subtracted upon for absences or nonparticipation.

Example of Final Grade Computation

Test #1 92/100

Test #2 80/100

Test #3 87/100

Test #4 62/100 dropped

Final Exam 90/100

Assignments 140/150

Quizzes 140/150

Total 829/900 = 92.1%

GRADE POINT = 4.0

Grading Scale:

| |100-90 |4.0 | | |74 |2.4 |

| |89 |3.9 | | |73 |2.3 |

| |88 |3.8 | | |72 |2.2 |

| |87 |3.7 | | |71 |2.1 |

| |86 |3.6 | | Average |70 |2.0 |

| Excellent |85 |3.5 | | |69 |1.9 |

| |84 |3.4 | | |68 |1.8 |

| |83 |3.3 | | |67 |1.7 |

| |82 |3.2 | | |66 |1.6 |

| |81 |3.1 | | Below Average |65 |1.5 |

| Very Good |80 |3.0 | | |64 |1.4 |

| |79 |2.9 | | |63 |1.3 |

| |78 |2.8 | | |62 |1.2 |

| |77 |2.7 | | |61 |1.1 |

| |76 |2.6 | | Poor |60 |1.0 |

| Good |75 |2.5 | | Unacceptable |59 & Below |0.0 |

Students who do not officially withdraw from this course, have a score that falls in the unacceptable range, or do not take the final exam will receive a final grade of 0.0.

Attendance Information:

• Attendance is taken daily and will be reported to the Registrar’s Office for State and Federal Report purposes.

Your participation grade is tied into attendance.

• Classes canceled on a one-time basis during the semester due to instructor illness, etc. will be listed on the Schoolcraft Web Page. Students may click on schoolcraft.edu for more information.

•  For College closings due to weather or other emergencies, listen to major area radio or TV stations for updates.

Additional Services:

1. The Learning Assistance Center may have tutors for this course. The LAC is located in the Bradner Library – Room 119. The direct number is (734) 462-4436. The LAC is also located at Radcliff Center, RC 120. The number is (734) 462-4400, ext. 6021.

2. There are general (open) computer labs for student use both at Livonia and Radcliff. In Livonia, MC100 (lower level of the McDowell Center) is open daily and on weekends with hours posted in the lab. At Radcliff, RC140 will have weekly hours posted outside the room. Call (734) 462-4400, ext. 5529 for hours at both campuses.

3. Lab technicians are available in MC-100 to help you with hardware or system problems in the labs. They are not tutors for various software packages.

4. Food and drink are not allowed in any computer labs. Additional policies may be posted in MC-100.

Classroom Etiquette:

For your benefit and for the benefit of your classmates—

• At all times be considerate to your classmates and to your instructor.

• No food or beverage is allowed in any classroom.

• Come to class on time, ready to ask questions about previous lessons/assignments.

• Ask pertinent questions; contribute to discussions; avoid "private" conversations that distract the instructor and other students.

• Remember that the faculty is the one to end the class — do not prepare to leave early.

• Cell phones must be turned completely off during class time.

Keys to Success:

• Have a positive attitude about learning and the class.

• Attend all class sessions and be punctual.

• Read the textbook and the handouts before the session and again after.

• Reading assignments are meant to be done before the next class.

• Do your own lab projects. Work with your "study partner." Ask for help when needed.

• Don't expect to understand every topic the first time it is presented; review often; spend as much time as necessary to master the material.

• Assess before the test! Ask questions, and seek answers.

• Do not fall behind!!!!!!!

• Enjoy the class!

Additional Student Responsibilities:

1. The student is responsible for all announcements and material presented in class, for completion of all homework and lab assignments, and for actively participating in the learning process.

2. The student is responsible for informing the instructor about any health conditions which might create a classroom emergency (i.e., seizure disorders, diabetes, heart conditions).

3. The student is responsible for discussing with the instructor any needs for test taking or other accommodations. The instructor must have received notification from the Learning Assistance Center.

Important Dates:

Lab Exam: __Wednesday August 19th ______8/19/09_____________________

Final Lecture Exam: ___ Thursday August 20th _____ 8/20/09

Last Day to Withdraw: ___Friday Aug 7th 2009_______________________

Important dates for registration, semester start and end, withdrawal from classes and holidays for each semester may be found by selecting the academic calendar link at schoolcraft.edu

Contacting the instructor: Best done by electronic mail. wmuse3@schoolcraft.edu

Sequence of Instruction:

NOTE TO STUDENTS: The timeline listed here may vary slightly depending on our progress.

See website () periodically for updates

|Schedule |

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|NOTE TO STUDENTS: The basic topics in this course must be covered but may be accomplished using a modified version of the schedule listed below. |

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|Session |Topics |Target Competencies |Assignments/Assessments |Due Date |

|  |Introduction to Biology and the Scientific | 1. Understand the process of |Lab 1 |7/6/09 |

| |Method |the scientific method and how it |Quiz1 |7/9/09 |

| | |contributes to scientific |Exam 1 |7/14/09 |

| | |knowledge. |( mock paper | |

|  |Chemistry of Life | 2. Understand the basic |Lab 3 |7/13/09 |

| | |structure of cells and how they |Exam 1 |7/14/09 |

| | |function to maintain life. |( polar vs nonpolar | |

|  |Cell Structure, Function and Transport | 2. Understand the basic |Lab 2 |7/8/09 |

| | |structure of cells and how they |Lab 4 |7/15/09 |

| | |function to maintain life. |Exam 2 |7/23/09 |

| | | |( cell portrait | |

|  |Cellular Energy, Photosynthesis and Cellular | 2. Understand the basic |Exam 2 |7/23/09 |

| |Respiration |structure of cells and how they |Lab 6 |7/22/09 |

| | |function to maintain life. |( glycolysis | |

| | | |( photosynthesis | |

|  |Cellular Reproduction, Mitosis and Meiosis | 2. Understand the basic |Lab 7 |7/27/09 |

| | |structure of cells and how they |Exam 3 |8/4/09 |

| | |function to maintain life. |( meiosis | |

|  |Principles of Inheritance | 2. Understand the basic |Exam 3 |8/4/09 |

| | |structure of cells and how they |Lab 8 |7/29/09 |

| | |function to maintain life. |( pedigree | |

|  |Principles of Evolution | 3. Explain how evolution |Lab 9 |8/3/09 |

| | |accounts for the adaptation of |( cladogram | |

| | |organisms to their environment | | |

| | |and to the diversity of life on | | |

| | |Earth. | | |

|  |Molecular Genetics | 2. Understand the basic |Exam 3 |8/4/09 |

| | |structure of cells and how they |( sequence manipulation | |

| | |function to maintain life. 3. | | |

| | |Explain how evolution accounts | | |

| | |for the adaptation of organisms | | |

| | |to their environment and to the | | |

| | |diversity of life on Earth. | | |

|  |Classification and Diversity of Organisms | 3. Explain how evolution |Exam 4 |8/18/09 |

| | |accounts for the adaptation of |Lab 10 |8/5/09 |

| | |organisms to their environment | | |

| | |and to the diversity of life on | | |

| | |Earth. | | |

|  |Animal Form and Function |3. Explain how evolution accounts|Lab 12 |8/12/09 |

| | |for the adaptation of organisms |Lab 13 |8/17/09 |

| | |to their environment and to the | | |

| | |diversity of life on Earth. | | |

|  |Plant Form and Function | 3. Explain how evolution |Exam 4 |8/18/09 |

| | |accounts for the adaptation of |Lab 11 |8/10/09 |

| | |organisms to their environment | | |

| | |and to the diversity of life on | | |

| | |Earth. | | |

|  |Ecological Principles | 4. Understand the basic |Lab 14 and lab practical |8/19/09 |

| | |principles of ecology. |Final Exam |8/20/09 |

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