Biology for Science Majors II Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

BIOL-1407-001 Biology for Science Majors II

Prerequisites

BIOL 1406

Course Description

The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolution of plants and animals. Laboratory activities will reinforce lecture content.

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Hours

(4 hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

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Textbooks

\ Biology, 9th, 2011. Campbell and Reece.

Supplies

Fine-point sharpie (permanent marker), calculator (with square root) and computer access with reliable internet connection.

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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Expected Student Behavior

\ 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 Department of Biological Sciences Chairperson, the Division of Sciences and Engineering Chairperson, Associate Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.

\ SAFETY: "Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored in SCIE 126.
\ For any emergency contact 911.

\ TELEPHONES/PAGERS: It is the policy of the Biology Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in the silent mode in the classroom and the computer lab. If a student gets a phone call during class he/she will NOT answer it during class time unless prior approval by the instructor. Please be considerate to others.

\ COMPUTERS/TAPE RECORDERS: Students may tape record the class. Students are allowed to use their personal lap-top computer in class. However, the computer may only be used for class related activities (e.g., taking notes or accessing class specific material). Students are not allowed to check emails, check their facebook, play games, etc. when class is in session. Students who violate this policy will not be allowed in the classroom. This behavior is distracting to the professor and students.

\ FOOD/DRINK: Food and drink are allowed in the classroom and laboratory unless posted otherwise.

\ WITHDRAW: A grade of "W" will be given for drops or withdraws on or before the published official withdraw date.  You may not drop or withdraw after that date.

\ FINAL GRADE CHANGES: The final grade turned into the registrar office will not be changed unless approved by full time biology faculty committee. Request must be submitted in writing.

\ TEST RULES: Do nothing which would appear to involve cheating.  Failure to abide by the test rule will result in a grade of zero.  Cell phones ringing during a major exam will result in a zero, regardless if you answer it or not.  Once the exam has been started you may not leave the classroom for any reason.  Use the facilities prior to starting the exam.  When you turn your exam in, it is final.  You can not get it back to make changes. If you believe that a paper has been graded incorrectly, please return it with a written explanation which must include: 1) your name, 2) the number of the question(s) you wish to have reconsidered, and 3) a detailed explanation of the mistake and documentation for the correct answer (include page numbers and source).

\ 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. Cancellations will be announced on the Radio and TV by 6:30 AM or by 3:00 PM for evening classes.

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Grading Criteria

EVALUATION: Lecture and lab will count for 80 % of the course grade, and the final exam will count for 20% of the course grade.

Lecture/Laboratory Exams -         50%
In-Class Assignments                    30%
Final Exam -                                 20%
                                                   100%

GRADING: Grades will not be curved and NO extra credit.
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: : 60% of the total grade for the semester.
Lecture and laboratory material will be combined into five (5) exams. Approx. 40-60 questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer). The majority of exam material will come from the lecture and laboratory notes and assignments, but some material can come from the text book and other assigned material. One major exam grade will be dropped. If youMISS or COME IN LATE to an exam for any reason, a grade of zero will be assigned for that exam and that will be your drop for the semester. NO MAKE-UPS will be given for any reason on any EXAM.

IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: 30% of total grade for semester. These will include: abstracts, research papers, homework and lab activities.

FINAL EXAM: 20% of the total grade for the semester.
Comprehensive and Mandatory. It will cover everything from the beginning of the semester and some material will come from previous exams and the rest comes from the text or other notes.  100 questions- scantron

Attendance

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\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, therefore it is the responsibility of the student to attend each class.

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