Life Science Lab II (lab for non-science majors) Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course
BIOL-1109-005 Life Science Lab II (lab for non-science majors)
Prerequisites
Course Description
Hands on, collaborative and interactive laboratory experiments in ecology, evolution and human biology. Recommended to be taken with BIOL 1309.
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Hours
(1 sem hr; 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
None required.
Recommended: Biology: Concepts and Investigations. Hoefnagels, 2nd ed., 2012
Supplies
\ Notebook and writing utensil.
Student Performance
\ STUDENT PERFORMANCE, COMPETENCIES AND OBJECTIVES: After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department.
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1. Explain the basic principles of evolution.
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2. Describe the scientific evidence that led to the evolutionary theory.
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3. Describe the difference between a hypothesis and a theory.
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4. Describe the basic body tissues, organs, and systems.
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5. Describe how viruses affect living organisms and how they are classified and reproduce.
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6. Describe the biology of bacteria.
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7. Describe the diversity of the animals
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8. Describe the diversity of the plants.
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9. Discuss the animal body and its coverings.
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10. Discuss the concept of animal support and locomotion.
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11. Describe the idea of gas exchange and internal transport.
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12. Discuss animal responsiveness and sensation.
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13. Discuss the processes of chemical regulation.
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14. Describe how humans affect the environment.
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15. Discuss animal behavior.
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16. Discuss current issues in biology.
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Expected Student Behavior
\ I expect you to show respect to your fellow students, myself and the facilities.
\\ Grievance Procedure: If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology Department Chairperson, the Division of Sciences and Engineering Chairperson, the Associate Vice President of Instruction, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.
\\ Disability Statement: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Disability Services (SSC 119, Phone: 371-5436) as soon as possible.
\\ Bad Weather: If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, you are responsible for reading and learning the material that would have been covered. If an exam was scheduled and classes are canceled, the exam will be given the next class meeting. (BE PREPARED) If class is canceled the last day of class and an exam was scheduled, then the material will be added to the final exam. Cancellations will be announced on the Radio by 6:30 AM or by 3:00 PM for evening classes. Also check the AC website and MyAC.
\\ Campus Police: 371-5163
\\ Food and Drink: Food and drink are allowed in the classroom and laboratory unless posted otherwise.
\\ Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDA) are located in SCIE 110. I can get you a copy if needed.
\Grading Criteria
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Grades:
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89.5 - 100 = A
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79.5 - 89.4 = B
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69.5 - 79.4 = C
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59.5 - 69.4 = D
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00.0 - 59.4 = F
\ 25% of your grade will come from lab quizzes, 15% from homework, 10% from a report on the eco-bottles, and the remaining 50% from two lab practicals. After the first week, a quiz will be given each week, with exceptions of the weeks of and after the lab practicals. For your benefit, I will drop both your lowest quiz and lowest homework grade. I reserve the right to give two quizzes per lab. The lab practicals are not comprehensive, covering only one half of the course each.
Attendance
\ Classroom attendance is mandatory. There is a quiz at the beginning of every class. If you miss, there is no makeup quizzes.
Calendar
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Week |
Lab |
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1 |
Set up Eco-bottles |
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2 |
Bacteria and Protista |
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3 |
Fungi and Plants; Flowering Plant Anatomy |
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4 |
Invertebrates |
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5 |
Vertebrates |
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6 |
Integumentary and Skeletal Systems |
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7 |
Nervous System; Special Senses |
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8 |
Lab Practical #1 |
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Spring Break |
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9 |
Heart and Cardiovascular System |
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10 |
Respiratory System |
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11 |
Digestive System and culture Eco-bottles |
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12 |
End of Eco-bottles and pollution |
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13 |
Urinary and Reproductive Systems |
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14 |
Animal Behavior; check pollution |
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15 |
Lab Practical #2 |
Additional Information
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\\ I reserve the right to amend this syllabus at anytime during the semester.
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM