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|EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE |

|SYLLABUS |

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| |Division Arts and Science |

| |Department MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES |

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| |COURSE TITLE: |

| |COURSE PREFIX: |

| |SECTION NUMBER: |

| |Life Science |

| |BSC 1005C |

| |01, 02, 03 |

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| |CREDIT HOURS: |

| |4 |

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| |PRE-REQUISITES: |

| |None |

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| |SEMESTER AND YEAR: |

| |Spring 2019 |

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| |COURSE MEETING TIMES: |

| |Lecture 01: M/W 9:30 – 10:50 AM |

| |Lab 01: Tu 9:30-12:20 PM |

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| |Lecture 02: T/Z 1:00 – 2:20 PM |

| |Lab 02: M 3:00-5:50 PM |

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| |Lecture 03: M/W 1:00 – 2:20 PM |

| |LAB 03: F 1:00 – 3:50 pm |

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| |COURSE LOCATION: |

| |Lecture and Labs JWJ 53 |

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| |INSTRUCTOR: |

| |OFFICE HOURS: |

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| |OFFICE LOCATION: |

| |OFFICE PHONE: |

| |EMAIL: |

| |Aileen Miller-Jenkins, M.S. |

| |Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 pm; Thursday 9:30 – 12:30 pm; Friday 9 – 11am. |

| |And by appointment |

| |JWJ Room 53 |

| |(904) 470-8117; (904)208-3365 CELL |

| |a.millerjenkins0901@ewc.edu |

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| |COURSE DESCRIPTION: |

| |A basic study of chemical, cellular, and macroscopic foundations of life with some attention given to humans. This course is an examination|

| |of the cell and cell processes, including respiration cell division and inheritance. This is a course for non-science majors. |

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| |COURSE OBJECTIVES: |

| |This course is intended to provide non-science majors with an understanding of life processes of living organisms. It will also provide an |

| |understanding of the human genome. It will provide an insight into the unity and diversity that exists within the spectrum of life. |

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| |STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: |

| |By the time a student finishes this course, he or she will be able to: |

| |1. Explain the molecules and components of a cell, movements across the cell membrane, photosynthesis and respiration. |

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| |2. Explain the patterns of inheritance to include Mendelian and non Mendelian genetics. |

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| |3. Explain the techniques used in biotechnology and DNA fingerprinting. |

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| |METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: |

| |The method of instruction includes group discussion, lectures, computer assisted and web based instruction, lab activities and |

| |demonstrations. |

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| |ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: |

| |Grading Scale |

| |Tests and Assignments |

| |Examinations and Assignments: There will be three (3) lecture examinations and a final exam. |

| |The exams are worth 100 points each. In addition, there will be four-20 point quizzes. |

| |Lecture exams and quizzes………………25% |

| |Writing …………………………………..10% |

| |Attendance ………………………............. 5% |

| |Labs ………………………………………25% |

| |Participation ……………………………… 5% |

| |Application to life ……………………….. 10% |

| |Oral Presentation …………………………20% |

| |90 – 100%: A; 80-89%: B; 70- 79%: C; |

| |60-69%: D; Below 60%: F |

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| |DISABILITY CONCERNS: |

| |If you need to arrange accommodations for a documented disability, or need special assistance in case of an emergency evacuation, please |

| |discuss this with your instructor after class. Contact your counselor in the Student Counseling Center located in the Student Union |

| |Building or call 470-8223 to obtain a letter authorizing your accommodations. Be sure to give a copy to your instructor. |

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| |DAILY TOPICAL OUTLINE: |

| |Schedule |

| |Topics _ Date |

| |Introduction to the course 1/14 |

| |Are cell phones healthy? |

| |HEARTMATH |

| |The nature of science |

| |The characteristics of life 1/16 |

| |Organizing the diversity of life 1/16 |

| |Chemical building blocks 1/16 |

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| |MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY 1/21 |

| |Cell Structure and compartments 1/23 |

| |Cell membranes, Transport and communication 1/28 |

| |Review 1/30 |

| |Exam 1 ---------------------------------------------- 2/04 |

| |Energy and Enzymes 2/11 |

| |Photosynthesis and cellular respiration 2/13 |

| |2/18 |

| |Review 2/27 |

| |Exam 2 -------------------------------------------- 3/4 |

| |Cell division 3/6 |

| |Patterns of inheritance 3/11 |

| |Chromosomes and Human Genetics 3/13 |

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| |S P R I N G B R E A K! ! ! ! 3/18 – 3/24 |

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| |DNA, From genes to proteins 3/25 |

| |Control of gene expression 3/27 |

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| |Review 4/1 |

| |Exam3--------------------------------------- 4/3 |

| |DNA technology 4/8 |

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| |How evolution works 4/15 |

| |The evolutionary history of life 4/17 |

| |COLLEGE CLOSED - GOOD FRIDAY 4/19 |

| |COLLEGE CLOSED – EASTER MONDAY 4/22 |

| |Seniors Exams 4/23-26 |

| |Review 4/30 – 5/2 |

| |Classes End 5/2 |

| |READING DAY 5/3 |

| |Final exams------------ Week of May 6-9 |

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| |WEEKLY TOPICAL OUTLINE: |

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| |LABORATORY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITES |

| |Week of JANUARY 14 |

| |Introduction of the lab: Lab Safety |

| |Review the Scientific Method |

| |How does one measure stress? How does one reduce stress? HEARTMATH |

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| |JANUARY 21 MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY |

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| |Week of JANUARY 21 |

| |Lab 1: The Origin of the Elements |

| |The Big Bang Theory and the Beginning of the Universe; YouTube: From the Big Bang to The Present Day - 1080p Documentary HD by ADVEXON TV |

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| |Week of JANUARY 28 |

| |Lab 2: Molecules of Life |

| |Why is water an unusual molecule of Life? What is an organic molecule? What is the difference between acids, bases and salts? |

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| |Week of FEBRUARY 4 |

| |Lab 3: Cells – the unit of life. |

| |What does a cell look like? What does a single celled organism look like? Observe prepared slides and make your own. Observe an onion, |

| |potato and plant slice under the microscope. Observe organisms from pond water, too. |

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| |Week of FEBRUARY 11 |

| |Lab 4: Photosynthesis and Solar Energy |

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| |Week of FEBRUARY 18 |

| |Lab 5: Respiration. What is your vital capacity? Creative expression of cellular respiration. Remake of the Red Hot Chili Peppers song.|

| |Video: YouTube - Cellular Respiration (2007). Use the puzzle creator and make a crossword puzzle to review terms. |

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| |Week of FEBRUARY 25 |

| |Lab 6: How does one use on-line medical references? |

| |Pubmed, Medline Plus |

| |Students complete an introduction for their lab report. Students have two articles for their lab report. |

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| |Week of MARCH 4 |

| |Lab 7: Circulatory System – pulse, blood pressure, |

| |See data sheet for cardiovascular health. |

| |What is cholesterol? What are HDL and LDL? What causes diabetes? |

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| |Week of MARCH 11 |

| |Lab 8: Microbiology and STD’S |

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| |S P R I N G B R E A K !!!!!!!! |

| |Week of MARCH 18 |

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| |Week of MARCH 25 |

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| |Lab 9: Mitosis and Meiosis |

| |What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis? Use onion mitosis slides and beads to simulate the process of mitosis. Compare |

| |mitosis and meiosis use beads. |

| |Check outlines for format for paper and presentation. |

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| |Week of APRIL 1 |

| |Lab 10: Mendelian Genetics Typing of Blood and Inheritance of Blood Type |

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| |Week of APRIL 8 Lab 11: Whose DNA was left behind? |

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| |Week of APRIL 15 FINAL LABS GRADES DUE |

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| |APRIL 19 AND APRIL 22 COLLEGE CLOSED EASTER BREAK |

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| |April 29 REVIEW FOR EXAMS |

| |May 2 LAST DAY OF CLASSES |

| |May 3 READING DAY |

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| |Week of May 6-9 FINAL EXAMS |

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| |MAY 11 GRADUATION |

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| |MAY 14 FINAL GRADES DUE TO THE REGISTRAR |

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| |REQUIRED TEXT |

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| |RECOMMENDED READING: |

| |Discover Biology [Book] by Michael L. Cain, Carol Kaesuk Yoon, Anu Singh-Cundy in Books. 6th edition IBSN: 978-0-393-93570-7 (soft cover) |

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| |Websites to be announced |

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| |IMPORTANT DATES: |

| |SEE ACADEMIC CALENDAR ON EWC HOMEPAGE UNDER ACADEMICS |

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| |CLASS POLICIES: |

| |Academic Dishonesty |

| |Attendance |

| |Class Expectations |

| |Dress Code The EWC Dress Code is enforced for class attendance. |

| |Attendance |

| |Attendance Policy |

| |(Effective Fall 2016-Campus Wide) |

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| |Students must be present for 80% of the scheduled course time in order to receive credit for a course. Please note that students who miss |

| |more than six (6) class periods will not receive credit for the course and will be given an FN grade (Failure for Non-Attendance). We will|

| |no longer provide excused absences to ensure compliance to this policy. Students with extenuating circumstances may appeal to the Office |

| |of Academic Affairs and may be granted an administrative withdrawal from their respective course (s) and/or receive a W, WP, or WF |

| |depending on their grade and time period in the semester at which they fail to meet the 66% attendance rule. Students representing the |

| |college with sufficient documentation from the Athletic Department, Choir, Band, and other auxiliary organizations will receive an excuse |

| |for “Official College Business.” |

| |Note: Students conducting “Official College Business” are required to attend all classes unless the Office of Academic Affairs and the |

| |Instructor of Record have been given prior notice by the activity director that the student will be absent. Under no circumstances will |

| |students be excused from class for practice. |

| |Late Arrival Policy |

| |It is important that students arrive to class on time. |

| |Because we cannot always plan for unforeseen circumstances, students will be allowed a grace period of 5 minutes only. |

| |Beyond 5 minutes up to 15 minutes late, students will be marked tardy. The accumulation of 3 tardies will be the equivalent of 1 absence. |

| |Students who are late beyond 15 minutes, for any reason, will be marked absent for the day. |

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| |Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty and plagiarizing in college are very serious offenses. Each student is expected to do his/her |

| |own thinking on all quizzes, tests, class work, book reports, research papers, and homework assignments. If any student is found copying |

| |from other students, books, or internet sites; or found cheating during a quiz or test, he/she will be referred to the Student Counseling |

| |Center, have a conference with the instructor, and receive the grade of F for this course. Additional disciplinary action may also be |

| |warranted. |

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| |Class Expectations: The College seeks to provide an environment where discussions and expressions of all views relevant to the subject are|

| |recognized and necessary to the educational process. Students do not have the right to interfere with the instructor’s right to teach or |

| |other students’ right to learn. A student demonstrating inappropriate behavior during class time will be asked to leave the class. The |

| |student’s behavior will be discussed with the instructor following the class or prior to the next class session. Students may be required |

| |to seek counseling prior to returning to class. Please note, being asked to leave the class counts as an unexcused absence. Cell phones |

| |and beepers are not needed in class. Leave them home, or they must be turned off during class time. They are distracting for other |

| |students who are here to learn as well as a distraction to the instructor. |

| |What you can expect from me: |

| |I will be punctual for every class |

| |I will give everybody a fair share of my attention |

| |I will prepare you for your tests |

| |I will assist you in reaching your highest goals of achievement |

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I have received, read, discussed, and understand the information provided in the syllabus for _Life Science ___________________ (name of class and section).

Name of Student (Print) _______________________________________

Student's Signature __________________________________________

Date ________________

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