BIOLOGY 3 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY Tentative Lecture and Laboratory Schedule Spring 2016 WEEK DATE LECTURE TOPIC TEXT LAB EXERCISE (M, W) 1 2/8 Introduction and orientation 1 Metric System & Metric System Scientific Method 2/10 Science Process and product Characteristics of life Chemistry of life 2 2 2/15 HOLIDAY PRESIDENT S DAY 2/17 Chemistry of life 3 Biological Macromolecules 3 2/22 Chemistry of life Microscopy and Cell Structure 2/24 Microscope. Cell structure and function 4 4 2/29 Cell transport 4 Prop. & Funct. of Cells 3/2 Cell reproduction: Mitosis 8 Review Exam #1 Cell reproduction: Meiosis 9 5 3/7 Photosynthesis 6 Photosynthesis 3/9 EXAM # 1 (Weeks 1 4) 6 3/14 Molecular Genetics 11, 12 DNA Struct. & Funct. 3/16 Cells and energy and enzymes 5 Cellular respiration 7 7 3/21 Mendelian Genetics 10 Cell Division 3/23 Genetics Problems Human Genetics 10 Review for Exam #2 8 3/28 Jewels of the Caribbean Taxonomy Exercises in Genetics 3/30 EXAM #2 (Weeks 5 7) 4/4 SPRING BREAK 4/6 SPRING BREAK
WEEK DATE LECTURE TOPIC TEXT LAB EXERCISE 9 4/11 Taxonomy 15 Evolution Kingdom Monera 16 4/13 Kingdoms Protista & Fungi 16 10 4/18 Kingdom Plantae 17 Protists, Fungi, & Plants 4/20 Growth and organization in 32 flowering plants 11 4/25 Reprod. in flowering plants 33 Flowering Plants 4/27 Reprod. in flowering plants Review for Exam #3 12 5/2 Kingdom Animalia - Vertebrates 18 Animal Classification 5/4 EXAM #3 (Weeks 9 11) 13 5/9 Kingdom Animalia Vertebrates Tissues & Systems 5/11 Kingdom Animalia Vertebrates 14 5/16 Kingdom Animalia Vertebrates Skeletal System & Owl Pellet 5/18 Embryology 31 Human reproduction 31 15 5/23 Human reproduction Field Trip 5/25 Human reproduction Review Final Exam 16 5/30 HOLIDAY MEMORIAL DAY 6/1 FINAL EXAM (Weeks 12 15) 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
BIOLOGY 3 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE DESCRIPTION: Biology 3 Introduction to Biology (4) UC:CSU Prerequisite None Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 3 hours Instructor Pavla Hoyer Office AHS 207 Office Phone (818) 947-2518 Email Address hoyerp@lavc.edu REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1) Essentials of the Living World (4 th ed.) by Johnson, 2013 Text 2) Biology 3 Lab Manual compiled by LAVC Dept. of Biology Lab manual 3) Scantron test answer sheets (Form no. 882) For lecture exams 4) Scantron quizstrip (Form 815) For lab quizzes ASSIGNMENT: READ the appropriate text chapter and lab exercise BEFORE you come to class. Be prepared to ask questions about the readings if it is not entirely clear to you. ATTENDANCE: Attendance is mandatory and roll will be taken. If you decide to withdraw from the class, you must file the appropriate papers in the Admissions Officer. Otherwise a grade other than a W may appear on your transcript. COURSE EVALUATION: 1) Four unit lecture exams, including the final exam, are valued at 100 points each and may NOT be made up. If you miss one of these exams, your total semester points will be averaged for that one exam. If you miss another test, the second missed test will be recorded as a zero score. In lieu of make-ups, you may elect to drop your lowest written exam score. 2) Periodic quizzes may be given NO MAKE-UPS 3) The lecture and laboratory scores are each 50% of your total grade in the course. 4) Please be considerate of others by keeping cell phones and pagers in the off position and placed in your book bags during class time. 5) To determine your GRADE add up all your scores, divide by the total points possible, and then multiply by 100 to get a percentage. GRADING SCALE (% & letter grade) 90-100 A 80-89 B 65-79 C 55-64 D 0-54 F
COLLEGE POLICIES: 1) Non-Discrimination Policy Compliance If you require special accommodation for disability or religious freedom, please notify me before the end of the second week of the semester. 2) Academic Honesty Policy Compliance Dishonesty, such as cheating and plagiarism, is a violation of the LAVC Standards of Student Conduct. Dishonesty could, quite possibly, cause your permanent removal from class. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: (Please see last page) GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER IN BIOLOGY!!
Los Angeles Valley College Course Level Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Subject Name, Course Number, and Course Title: Biology 3, Introduction to Biology Course Objectives: (List the course objectives as they appear in the course outline of record.) Lecture Objectives: 1. Describe basic molecular structures and chemical bonds; differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds and name the categories of organic molecules. 2. Describe the basic structure of the cell and the functions for cellular components, including the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, and diverse organelles; identifying key differences between plant and animal cells. 3. Compare and contrast the processes and significance of mitosis and meiosis; explain how sexual reproduction is the basis for genetic diversity and the evolutionary process. 4. Explain the process of photosynthesis as the basis for all life and relationship to cellular respiration. 5. Define biodiversity; explain its underlying mechanisms and its significance. 6. Compare and contrast plant and animal forms and functions, such as support, transport, reproduction, and energy transformation. 7. Identify major systems of humans/mammals; describe the function for each and the major organs; discuss interrelationships of organs and selected body systems. 8. Describe the interrelationships of organisms and environments, such as the effect of population growth/decline, species competition, keystone species, predation, and succession. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Apply the scientific method to acquire and record data, identify variables and interpret results; recognize potential sources of error; differentiate between assumption and observation/interpretation; be able to develop hypotheses that relate to stated variables. 2. Utilize and accurately read scientific equipment, such as beakers, pipettes, graduated cylinders, scales, and measuring tapes to conduct biological investigations. 3. Apply the principle of inheritance to selected species; determine probability of genotypes and phenotypes in filial generations from specified crosses. 4. Investigate the chemical and cellular properties of cells and/or organisms, such as enzyme activity, osmosis, diffusion, respiration, and photosynthesis. 5. Differentiate key characteristics of nine major animal phyla, including symmetry and segmentation; observe and identify unknown specimens using a key based on observable characteristics. 6. Identify the majors systems of humans/mammals; describe major organs of each; discuss the interrelationship of organs and systems of the body. 7. Observe, draw and/or describe the phases of embryonic development in a selected species; identify point of cellular differentiation. 8. Characterize and differentiate the hierarchy of biological systems.
Establish 1 2 course level student learning outcomes and indicate how each SLO will be assessed. Course Level Student Learning Outcome Students will have acquired skills necessary to understand and apply the scientific method. Students will distinguish between the different levels of ecological study and factors that impact those levels, including organism diversity. Assessment Measure Evidence that students have mastered this SLO will be provided by written response to scientific methodology questions. A rubric will be developed to assess these responses. Evidence that students have mastered this SLO will be provided by written responses to ecological questions. A rubric will be developed to assess these responses.