Life Science Lab II (lab for non-science majors) Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

BIOL-1109-002 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

\ Life Science II Lab Notes - Melissa Anderson

\ These are available in the bookstore.

Supplies

\ Paper, pen or pencil, calculator.

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.

1. Explain the basic principles of evolution.
2. Describe the scientific evidence that led to the evolutionary theory.
3. Describe the difference between a hypothesis and a theory.
4. Describe the basic body tissues, organs, and systems.
5. Describe how viruses affect living organisms and how they are classified and reproduce.
6. Describe the biology of bacteria.
7. Describe the diversity of the animals
8. Describe the diversity of the plants.
9. Discuss the animal body and its coverings.
10. Discuss the concept of animal support and locomotion.
11. Describe the idea of gas exchange and internal transport.
12. Discuss animal responsiveness and sensation.
13. Discuss the processes of chemical regulation.
14. Describe how humans affect the environment.
15. Discuss animal behavior.
16. Discuss current issues in biology.

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Expected Student Behavior

Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive an “F” for this course.

Respect will be given to the instructor and classmates.

Cell phones must be turned off or silenced during class. Cell phones must be out of sight during quizzes and exams.

Missed quizzes and labs may NOT be made up.

Late work will NOT be accepted.

If you miss the lab mid term or final, you may take an all essay make up exam in the testing center on May 7.

Food and drink is allowed unless otherwise stated.

Grading Criteria

QUIZZES

You will be given 6 pop quizzes. I will drop your lowest quiz grade. Each quiz will be worth 50 points. No makeup quizzes will be given.

LAB REPORT

You will write a taxonomic paper over an organism of your choice. It will be due May 2. The paper will be worth 250 points.

EXAMINATIONS

A mid term exam will be given March 7 and a final exam will be given May 2. Each exam will be worth 250 points.

A = 900-1000 pts     B = 800-899 pts     C = 700-799 pts     D = 600-699 pts     F = 0-599 pts
 

Attendance

If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw from the course before the published drop date (April 19 ), you will receive an “F” for this course.
 

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