EE 1,2 lectures in F804 on M, W, F; 11:10–12:10. Labs M (EE1) or W (EE2); 1:25-4:20 in F404
EN 1,2 lectures in F804 on T, R at 12:45 - 2:05 . Labs T (EN1) or R (EN2) at 2:20-5:15 in F404
Provides an overview of the basic principles of biology from an integrated
perspective; includes human biology, evolution, genetics, and ecology. For
nonscience majors. 4 credits: 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per
week.
Prerequisite: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054, ENGL 052, and MATH 081. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 100, BIOL 108, BIOL 110
Major Topics 1. Evolution 2. Conservation 3. Ecology 4.
Obtaining energy 5. Reproduction
6. Transmission genetics 7. Molecular
genetics 8. Cell structure and function
9. Interactions between organ systems
10. Response to stimuli
Dr. David Thorndill
Webpage: http://faculty.ccbcmd.edu/~dthornd1/ or www.ccbcmd.edu ( faculty web pages)
Office: F520 Phone:443-840-1314 email: dthorndill@ccbcmd.edu , BIOL Department 443-840-2208
Office Hours:
12:15-1:15 M, W, F and 11:30– 12:30 T, R
Grading Policy
To pass the course you must pass at least three of the five exams and attend at least 12 laboratories. Questions on each exam may be based on material covered in lectures, readings, and laboratories. The course has five graded units. The unit grade may include the unit exam, homework, quizzes and extra credit. Exams will count as 80-90% of the unit grade.
Two lab notebooks along with laboratory participation will account for a sixth unit score.
A good project or presentation may increase your lowest unit grade one grade (ie. C to a B but not F-failing grades). A superior project may increase your lowest unit grade two grades. (You still have to pass three exams) Written projects are due by December 1st. All projects must be typed. Presentations are due by December 3rd.
The course grade will be the letter average of the six unit grades. (A=11, B+=9, B=8, etc.C=5,D=2, F=0, etc.)
Course Drop Policy NOTE: The deadline for withdrawing or auditing from a regular fall session for the 2010 semester is Friday, November 5 th , by 4:00pm. Failure to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending may result in an "F" grade. The SIMON online system is unavailable after the first day of classes, and as such, an official change of schedule form must be completed and processed by the Records and Registration office for any schedule changes.
"For college wide syllabus policies such as Code of Conduct related to Academic Integrity and Classroom Behavior or the Audit/Withdrawal policy go to the Syllabus Tab on the My CCBC page" and BIOL 108 policies on my webpage.
Makeup Policy:
Each student is expected to plan his/her calendar ahead and take exams at the scheduled time. The instructor must be notified the day of a missed exam of a desire to take a makeup exam or the makeup grade will be dropped one grade. Call 443-840-1314 or email dthorndill@ccbcmd.edu. The makeup exam will be given as soon as possible, preferably before the next available class period. Makeup exams may not use extra credit sections. There will usually be no makeup or credit for missed quizzes or labs or other assignments. With prior notice the instructor may give a makeup for unavoidable absences (jury, relgious holidays, surgery, etc.)
Distractions
Arrive for class and laboratory on time. If you arrive late, you may miss important information and you distract others. Take a restroom stop before class if neccessary. Talking during lectures (even about class material) is distracting to students and the instructor. CELL PHONES should not be used before or during class or lab for conversations, text messages, etc. Ringing cell phones will be thrown out the window. Music, videos, and games should not be used in the classroom or lab.
Civility As members of the CCBC community of learners, we are expected to act with respect, honesty, responsibility and accountability. Respect and civility allow all of us to have a meaningful, productive educational experience together. Please respect the various opinions and cultural differences in our classroom. Each of us is expected to be aware of the impact our behavior has on the community.
Code of Academic Integrity: Use of any personal electronic devise( cell phone, calculator, etc.) during an exam is normally prohibited. Submit only your own work. You may not "lift" or copy things from books, magazines, web sites or other student's for papers, reports or presentations. Small sections may be used when proper credit is given.
Numerical Skills:
Students should be able to interpret simple algebraic expressions (e.g., volume of a box, V=LxWxH) and perform standard numerical calculations either with or without a calculator.
Legibility: It is the responsibility of the student to present all written materials in an easily readable form. Answers which cannot be read or which do not follow the format asked for may not be given credit (i.e., a may not be equivalent to A). The answer should clearly be placed so that it is not confused with calculations or doodles.
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Assess basic biological questions using current scientific literature.
2. Develop a base of biological information on which to build as current discoveries are made.
3. Research current biotechnological advances in order to make decisions on moral and ethical issues.
4. Apply the steps of scientific methodology.
5. Explain the functions and interrelationships of the organ systems of the human body.
6. Describe how cell structure and cell reproduction contributes to the functions of the human organ systems.
7. Explain ethnic diversity in the areas of genetic inheritance and disorders using Mendelian genetics.
8. Determine how one's biological past has an impact on one's future.
9. Discuss how humans have developed in a direct relationship with their environment.
10. Explain the interrelationships between organisms and their environment.
11. Discuss the impact that humans have on the future of their environment.
12. Organize data into graphs and tables and employ basic mathematical skills to quantify data where appropriate.
The Science of Biology Chap. 1
Evolution Chap. 14
Exam I: classroom:
Ecosystems
Planet under stress
Exam II: Mon.- Thurs. Oct. 11-14 during your LAB . . . .Ecology lectures and field labs
Genetics Chap. 10
Exam III:Classroom: Thurs. Oct. 28 and Fri. Oct. 29 . . . . . Genetics lectures and lab
The molecules of life selections from Chap.2 and 3
Cell -structure, function and reproduction Chap. 4, (8-9)
Exam IV: Mon. Nov. 15 through Thursday Nov. 18 during the LAB: Cell labs and lectures *Notebook due
TURKEY DAY -no classes W-F Nov. 24-27