\ 1. Describe the underlying principles of evolution and inclusive fitness.
\ 2. Describe the difference between a hypothesis and a theory.
\ 3. Describe the biological organizational levels from chemical aspects through the biosphere.
\ 4. Describe the scientific method and be able to generate null and alternative hypotheses.
\ 5. Demonstrate the use of simple and parametric statistics, and be able to apply the appropriate statistical test to accept and reject hypotheses, including paired and unpaired Student’s t-Test.
\ 6. Demonstrate a proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet program to include graphing, table generation, and formulas for simple statistics.
\ 7. Describe the metric system and demonstrate conversions within the International System and conversion of Standard System measurements to SI.
\ 8. Discuss the characteristics of living organisms.
\ 9. Discuss basic chemistry to include: the periodic table; chemical bonding; properties of water; and properties of acids, bases, and salts.
\ 10. Describe the characteristics and functions of organic compounds essential to living systems.
\ 11. Describe the components and functions of bacteria, archean, and eukaryotic cells, and be able to contrast differences between them.
\ 12. Describe the characteristics of cellular membranes, to include membrane functions, active and passive transport mechanisms, and trans-membrane protein functions.
\ 13. Explain enzymatic energetics, to include the laws of thermodynamics, endergonic and exergonic reactions, and enzyme regulation.
\ 14. Discuss the chemistry of aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration, to include the stages and intermediates of glycolysis, Krebs' cycle, and electron transport system.
\ 15. Discuss ethanol and lactic acid fermentation and how they are utilized by living system.
\ 16. Compare and contrast photophosphorylation, substrate phosphorylation, and oxidative phosphorylation mechanisms.
\ 17. Describe the properties of the electromagnetic spectrum and the characteristics of light as related to photosynthetic pigments.
\ 18. Discuss the chemistry of photosynthesis, to include photosystem I, photosystem II, chemiosmosis, and the components of the Calvin cycle.
\ 19. Compare and contrast photorespiration, C₃, C₄, and CAM photosynthetic pathways.
\ 20. Describe the structure of DNA, RNA, chromosomes, and chromatin fibers.
\ 21. Give a description of DNA replication, to include nucleotide assembly, leading and lagging strands, replication enzymes, and telomeres.
\ 22. Give a description of RNA synthesis to include: mRNA, transcription enzymes, 5’ caps, introns, exons, and poly-A tails.
\ 23. Give a description of protein synthesis to include: ribosomal structure and function, tRNA, codons and anticodons.
\ 24. Compare and contrast the differences between bacteria and eukaryotic DNA replication, transcription, and translation mechanisms.
\ 25. Explain the process of transcription and transfection and describe how this is use in current biological research.
\ 26. Give a detailed description of gene expression and regulation pathways in both bacteria and eukaryotic organisms.
\ 27. Be able to predict the amino acid sequence of a protein which would be synthesized from a gene sequence to include, template and coding DNA strands, TATA box, promoters, start and stop codons, 5’ and 3’ orientations.
\ 28. Give an analysis of the cell cycle to include: all phases of mitosis and cell cycle regulation.
\ 29. Describe the process of meiosis and compare it to mitosis.
\ 30. Discuss the basic principles of Mendelian genetics to include the laws of: dominance, independent assortment, and segregation; and codominance, pleiotrophy, epistasis, and polygenic traits.
\ 31. Predict genetic outcome probabilities for two parents of know genotype and predict genotype of the parents from genetic outcomes.
\ 32. Describe and identify autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, sex-linked, and aneuploid genetic disorders.
\ 33. Discuss and demonstrate the procedure of polymerase chain reaction to include all reagents and there functions, temperature regiments and there functions, and how PCR is used in modern biological research.
\ 34. Demonstrate an understanding of and the use of the following equipment or techniques: micropipettors, DNA electrophoresis, DNA isolation, DNA amplification (PCR), microarrays, aseptic microbial techniques, restriction enzyme analysis, microbial transformation, microscopes, and electronic data collectors.
\ 35. Discuss current biotechnology research.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Grievance Procedure:  If a student is having a problem with the course policies, or with the instructor, he or she should first try to resolve any such problems with the instructor.  If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology program coordinator (Dr. Claudie Biggers), then the Mathematics, Sciences, and Engineering Department Chairperson (Dr. Wetzel), the Dean of Academic Transfer (Mr. Jerry Moeller), the Associate Vice-President for Instruction (Dr. Lowery-Hart), or the college President (Dr. Matney), IN THAT ORDER.

Cell phones and Pagers:  Cell phones and pagers are not prohibited, however, please be considerate of others.  Please keep all cell phones and pagers on silent or vibrate mode.  If it is essential that you answer the call, please step outside the classroom to complete the call.  Absolutely no call shall be taken during a quiz, exam, or practical.  This will result in a grade of zero on that quiz, exam, or practical.

Plagiarism / Academic Dishonesty:  Academic disonesty or plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. Students caught cheating on a quiz, exam, or lab practical will be given a grade of zero on that assignment and referred to the Dean of Student Services (Mr. Robert Austin).

Special Notes:

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.  Material inlcuded is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating student's progress.  Student's are expected to read the textbook before and after the material is presented in the lectures.

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 exam will be added to the Final Exam and the questions will count as the exam and as the final exam. If class is canceled during finals week, check the AC website for new exam times. Cancellations will be announced on the Radio by 6:30 AM or by 3:00 PM for evening classes. Also check the AC website.

Grading Criteria

EVALUATION: Lecture and lab will count for 75 % of the course grade, and the final exam will count for 25% of the course grade.

Lecture/Laboratory Exams  - 50%
Assignments                     - 25%
Final Exam                        - 25%
                                        100%
GRADING: Grades will not be curved and NO extra credit will be given.
89.5 - 100 = A
79.5 - 89.4 = B
69.5 - 79.4 = C
59.5 - 69.4 = D
00.0 - 59.4 = F

LECTURE/LABORATORY EXAMS: 50% of the total grade for the semester.
Lecture material will be combined into five (5) exams. Approximately 50 questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer).  If you MISS or COME IN LATE to an exam for any reason, a grade of zero will be assigned for that exam.  One grade from this catagory will be DROPPED.   NO MAKE-UPs will be givin for any reason.  

QUIZZES AND ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS: 25% of the total grade for the semester.
There will be inclass pop quizzes and additional assignments to complete during the semester.  Assignments will be announced one week prior to the due date.  In class quizzes will be unannounced.  These will be given at the beginning or at the end of lecture and lab class. The lowest quiz grade will for the semester will be dropped. 

If you MISS or COME IN LATE  to any inclass quiz for any reason or you MISS the DUE DATE and TIME for any other assignment, a grade of zero will be assigned for that quiz or homework assignment.  NO MAKE-UPS will be given for any reason on any quiz or homework assignment.

FINAL EXAM: 25% of the total grade for the semester.
Comprehensive and Mandatory. It will cover everything from the beginning of the semester.  Some material will come from previous exams and the rest comes from the text book or other notes, assignments, and laboratories.
Ranges from 100 - 200 questions.  BRING TWO SCANTRONS.

MAKE-UP POLICY: NO MAKE-UPS

Attendance

Regular attendance is necesary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.  Attendance will be taken until the census day (9/11/13), after that date attendance will not be taken.

A grade of W will be given for a student-initiated drop or withdrawal on or before November 20th, 2013.  You may not drop or withdraw after November 20, 2013, without permission of the Biology Department.  You must petition the department, in writing, for evaluation of a late withdrawal.  This will be reviewed by the full-time faculty of the Biology Department.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ SCIENCE ENRICHMENT CENTER:  Warren Hall 110
\ The SEC provides tutoring services for all students

\ SMARTTHINKING:  Online
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\ EMAIL:  The instructor will check email Monday - Thursday by 5:00 PM and Fridays by 1:00 PM.  Emails after 5:00 PM will be checked the following day.  I will try to respond withn 24 hours, except on Fridays and weekends.  Remember I teach numerous other courses.  Be paitent.

\ I reserve the right to amend this syllabus at anytime during the semester

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