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BIOL-1407-001 Biology for Science Majors II
<p>Prerequisite: BIOL 1406</p>
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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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Text Book:
Biological Sciences, 5th ed 2014. Freeman et al.
You will not need to have an access code for this class.
Laboratory assignments and projects will be uploaded to Blackboard or handed out by the instructor. Be sure to check from any new material before class.
Spiral, note organizing supplies, calculator
Computer access with reliable internet connection. Programs such as Shockwave, Acrobat Reader, Adobe QuickTime may be needed. These can be downloaded for free if required. Document viewer such as Word will be required. PowerPoint Viewer may be required.
Any and all other materials outlined by your instructor during the semester.
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. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data.
2. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory.
3. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
4. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation.
5. Distinguish between phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.
6. Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance.
7. Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems.
8. Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages.
9. Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends.
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Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course. To succeed, each student must...
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 (Dr. Claudie Biggers), the Dean of Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math (Dr. Dan Ferguson), Vice President of Academic Affairs (Dr. Deborah Vess), and the College President (Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER.
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 in writing.
TEST RULES:
Do nothing which would appear to involve cheating. Any student deemed cheating by the instructor must meet with the instructor and Department head to determine the extent of actions that will be taken by the department. Disciplinary action can include an “F” in the course and/or suspension from the college. Any form of cheating includes recording, copying, or conveying answers to help another student cheat, taking pictures of exams, stealing exams, using/stealing another individuals work (plagiarism).
If you believe that an exam or assignment has been graded incorrectly, please email a written explanation which must include: 1) the number of the question you wish to have reconsidered, 2) the question, and 3) a detailed explanation of the mistake and documentation for the correct answer. (include page number)
EVALUATION: Lecture Exams and Laboratory Quizzes/Exams will count for 65%, Lecture Quizzes and Assignments will count for 10%, and a Comprehensive Final will count 25%.
GRADING: Grades will not be curved and there will be 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 - 65%
Lecture exams and Laboratory Quizzes/exams are worth 65% of the overall grade for the course. There will be a minimum of 4 exams and the final. You will be allowed to drop one lecture exam grade. The lecture final exams can not be dropped. The lecture/laboratory exams will consist of approximately 50 questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer/essay). The exam material will come from the lecture and laboratory materials, textbook readings, web readings, and other assignments. One exam grade will be dropped. If you MISS the due date and time for 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 or extra time will be given for any reason on any EXAM.
One assignment may be given as a class project.
Final Exam- 25%
A mandatory and comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. The exam will include all material covered from both lecture and laboratory materials and information. It will be given in the classroom. You will need a MiniEssay Scantron form.
Around 100 multiple choice questions plus short answer. The Final Exam will be taken in the classroom, NOT the Science Testing Center. All Quiz Rules and Testing Center Rules apply to the Final Exam.
Science Testing Center:
Warren Hall 112
All tests, excluding take-home exams and final exams, will be taken in the Science Testing Center during days scheduled by the teacher during normal Science Testing Center hours. Tests will be taken outside of class lecture time. If an examination is taken during the class lecture or laboratory time, 10 points will be deducted from the exam. Please note: No test may be started less than one and a half hours before the Science Testing Center closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and will return it to you when you turn in your test. No appointments are necessary (However, I suggest you check for availability)
STC hours: 8am-10pm Mon-Thur, 8am-4pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat.
Warren Hall 112
371-5948
Mandatory Tutoring: Science Enrichment Center
In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the Final Exam week) must complete a mandatory 1 hour tutoring session in the Science Enrichment Center or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first make a tutoring session appointment with the SEC by either calling or visiting. The SEC will do its best to accommodate a student’s schedule within the SEC hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly.
Upon arrival in the SEC, students must log in and inform SEC staff that they are there for mandatory tutoring. Mandatory tutoring will not require remediation over a failed test.
SEC hours: 8am-8pm Mon-Thur., 8am-3pm Fri., and 9am-3pm Sat.
Warren Hall 110
345-5536
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is therefore the responsibility of the student to attend class. Absences result in zeros for any missed quizzes, exams, presentations or participation grades. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, you will receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals. Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 times in their entire college careers, excluding drops prior to the census date. Before a student can drop a class, they must first meet with the instructor.
Students must Scan in at the beginning of class- All students must bring their student ID with them to every class. When students enter the class you must scan in. Smart phones can also be used by downloading “Ellucian Go”, which will contain there virtual, ID. When students miss (2) consecutive absences, a retention alert case will be generated and a text and email message will be sent to the student at 7 am the next morning. Three total absences during the semester will result in another retention alert. Student academic affairs are notified of all retention alerts.
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Date |
Lecture |
Lab |
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Week 1 (July 5, 6) |
Evolution (ch 25,26,27,28) |
Experimental Design Plants July 6-Hardy Weinberg |
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Week 2 (July 10-13) |
Ecology (ch 52,54,55,56)
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Mark Recapture Aquaponics NCBI and Research Lab |
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Week 3 (July 17-20) |
BAV, Immun (29,30,36,51) |
Bacterial Ubiquity Epidemiology |
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Week 4 (July 24-27) |
Plants and Animal Diversity (31, 37, 34, 35) |
Habitat Preference and Chi Squared Cladistics |
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Week 5 (July 31- Aug 3) Drop Date 8/3/2017 |
Body Systems (43,44,45) |
Presentations
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Week 6 (Aug 7-10) |
Body Systems (46,49, Final) |
Presentations Heart Rate Lab |
Important Dates for Class
A grade of W will be given for a student initiated drop or withdrawal before this date. You may not withdraw or drop after this date without the permission of the Biology Department. You must petition the department for this to occur.
EMAIL: The instructor will check email Monday - Thursday by 5:00 PM and Fridays by 1:00PM. Emails after 5:00PM will be checked the following day. The instructor will try to respond within 24 hours, except on Fridays and week ends. Remember instructors teach numerous other courses. Be patient.
Also remember Instructor's emails are sent to your default email address. For Instructions on how to change your default email address see Week One Lesson.
CLASS WEBSITE: Blackboard is utilized in this class as a grade book and e-mail system. Students will also receive announcements, print notes, assigments, photos extra reading materials and information for the class through the content folder in Blackboard. There may be quizzes and other assignments to be completed through Blackboard. The login for ACConnect and Blackboard is the same as with WebAdvisor. If you do not have a computer or internet access at home, you have them available to you in the computer lab in the campus library second floor.
Biology Study Center: Located in the Warren building, room 110.
MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet may be requested from your instructor.
Campus Police: Campus Police NonEmergency 371-5163, in case of Emergency call 371-5911 or call 911 for city police and ambulance assistance.
Expectations: Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course. To succeed, each student must.
Be respectful to your other class mates.
Attend all lecture and lab meetings
Spend at least 1 hour of study for each hour spent in lecture and lab. Designing a study schedule is recommended for class.
Complete reading assignments before coming to class
Participate in lecture and lab by asking questions and being active in lab
Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior
Complete all assignments when due.
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