Central Maine Community College Auburn, Maine 04210-6498 Course Syllabus: Introduction to General Biology Instructor Lloyd Crocker Life Science Bio 101-02 Lecture JAL 203 Spring 2018 Course Description: An introduction to the chemical and physical nature of biological processes intended for students who do not plan to major in biological science. Cell structure, metabolism, reproduction, inheritance, and evolution are examined in lecture and laboratory using a wide variety of plants and animals as examples and experimental models. Prerequisite: high school biology with lab. Co-requisite: BIO 102 Course Specifications: 1. Total hours scheduled for class meeting 45 2. Estimated hours required for outside work (reading Research, etc. varies according to each students needs 90 Total Estimated Hours of Student Effort 135 Credit hours assigned to this course: 3 Student Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to: 1. Define the organization of living organisms on Earth, including taxonomy 2. Describe the chemical basis of life with a basic understanding of the periodic table and the importance of water. 3. Define the structure and function of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. 4. Describe cellular energy use and metabolism including photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 5. List the basics of the cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis. 6. Explain patterns of inheritance using Mendelian genetic concepts, as well as incomplete dominance, multiple allele, and polygenic inheritance. 7. Describe DNA and RNA structure and function, protein synthesis, DNA technology, and genetic counseling. 8. Explain the structure and general biology of viruses, viroid, and prions. 9. Explain how populations evolve. 10. Identify the diversity of ecosystems, their composition, and relevant environmental issues. Topical Outline of Instruction: Introduction: Biology Today Essential Chemistry for Biology Molecules of Life A tour of the cell
The working cell Cellular Respiration: Obtaining Energy from Food Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food Cellular Reproduction Patterns of Inheritance DNA structure & function How Populations Evolve How Biological Diversity Evolves The Evolution of Microbial Life Plants, Fungi, and the Move onto Land The Evolution of Animals Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere Course Requirements: The student will: 1. Attend and participate in class 2. Satisfactorily complete all chapter tests, quizzes, class assignments, and the final exam Student Evaluation and Grading: Lecture: Exams 60% Quizzes 10% Textbook-Based Homework Assignments 15% Scientific Article Reading Assignments 10% Attendance & Participation 5% Grade Scale: A 95-100 A- 90-94 B+ 87-89 B 84-86 B- 80-83 C+ 77-79 C 74-76 C- 70-73 D+ 67-69 D 64-66 D- 60-63 F Below 60 Text, Tools, and/or Supplies Textbook: 1. Campbell Essential Biology with Mastering Biology 6 th edition, Simon Reece & Dickey. Pearson Benjamin Cummings Supplies: 1. Calculator, metric ruler, 3-ring binder Course Policy: 1. There are no make-up tests or quizzes unless you have an excused absence 2. An excused absence requires a verifiable emergency. An email (lcrocker@cmcc.edu) must be left for me within 24 hours of the quizzes or a lecture exam 3. After 2 absences from lecture class, a 1 point deduction from attendance and participation may result for every subsequent absence
4. Make-up exams must be scheduled before the next class meeting 5. Repeated missed tests will result in a grade reduction 6. If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out from fellow students the material covered 7. Please turn cell phones off unless awaiting an emergency phone call during class periods Consulting and Advising: 1. Please make an appointment for consulting and advising if needed. See me to help you access detailed information such as office, phone number, email address or posted office hours 2. See me about tutor availability or inquire about tutors in the Learning Center Disability Accommodations: If you are a student with a documented disability and plan to request an academic or other accommodation, you must register as soon as possible with the CENTRAL MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Disabilities Coordinator, Ms. Jen Lyons. Visit the Coordinator s office, in located in Jalbert Hall Room 13 or call for an appointment 207-755-5277 NOTE: The Disabilities Coordinator evaluates the request and supporting documentation to develop a reasonable accommodation(s). Accommodations are described, in detail, and put into a letter that is given to the student. The student is required to share the Disabilities Coordinator s letter with instructors if requesting accommodations in a particular class. Affirmative Action Statement: Central Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, please call 207-755-5233 Academic Honesty: Honesty in all academic work is expected at CMCC. Any student who is suspected of academic dishonesty will face investigation and possible disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: using unauthorized aids, copying another person s work on exams, quizzes, and assignments, and taking language, information or ideas from another person or source without noting the appropriate reference. A teacher who suspects or discovers an incident of academic dishonesty may deal with the situation directly with a fair and appropriate sanction, postpone action until consultation with other College officials takes place, or refer the incident to the College Disciplinary Officer for review and action
Bio 101-03 Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:55 Instructor: Lloyd Crocker Week Date Lecture Topic Chap. Assessments & Assignments 1/17 Introduction: Biology Today Chap.1 @ Article Review on an article focus on a biology topic 1 1/22 Introduction: Biology Today Chap.1 @Read Chapter 1 Do a bulleted outline of key concepts @ Self-check Quiz chapter 1 @ Answer Questions 10 & 11 - Process of Science @ Chapter 1 Quiz Biology Today 1/24 Essential Chemistry for Biology Chap.2 @ Read Chapter 2 Make a bulleted outline of key concepts 2 1/29 Essential Chemistry for Biology Chap.2 @ Gen Bio Questions on Scientific Method @ Self-check Quiz Chapter 2 @~ Process of Science Questions 12-14 end of the chapter @~Take-home Quiz Process of Science Radioactivity @~Quiz Essentials of Chemistry 1/31 Molecules of Life Chap.3 @~ Read Chap. 3 make a bulleted list of the key concepts 3 2/05 Molecules of Life (con t) Chap.3 @~ Self-check Quiz Chapter 3 @~ Complete Studysheet on Organic Molecules @~ Describe 3 unique properties of Water @~ Quiz Molecules of Life Unit I Test Chapters 1,2,&3 2/07 Tour of the Cell Chap.4 @~ Label cell drawings of Eukaryotic Animal & Plant Cell 4 @~Article Review on Antibiotics: Drugs that target Bacterial Cells 2/12 Tour of the Cell Chap.4 @Self-check Quiz @Compare & Contrast Mitochondria vs. Chloroplasts @~Article Review: The Evolution of Bacterial Resistance in humans @Questions #12 & #13 page 73 @~ Think-Pair-Share Activity on Cellular Organelle Structures @~ Chapter 4 Quiz Tour of the Cell @~ Quiz Organelle Structure & Function 5 2/14 The Working Cell Chap.5 @~ Do a bulleted outline of Chapter 5 The Working Cell 2/19 President s Day (No Classes) 6 7 2/21 The Working Cell Cont d Chap.5 @~Write a brief description that explains each of the following Exocytosis b. Endocytosis /active vs. passive transport Facilitated Diffusion vs. Active Transport @~ Chap. 5 Self-Quiz Exercise @~ Quiz The Working Cell 2/26 Intro. to Cell Energy Chap. 6 @ Describe Energy Terms in a paragraph(i.e.entrophy/potential Energy/Chemical Energy/Heat Energy/Kinetic Energy/etc. 2/28 Intro. to Cell Energy (Cont d) @Diagram the ATP ADP Cycle 3/05 Photosynthesis: Using Light to Chap.7 @Read and do a bulleted outline of Chap. 7 Photosynthesis make food @Outline the Overall equation of Photosynthesis @Write a paragraph describing the different steps in the light
reaction Identify the raw materials and products of this 03/07 Photosynthesis: Using Light to Chap.7 @~ Chapter 7 Self-Check Quiz make food cont d @Write a paragraph explaining the diagram at the bottom of page 113 8 @Answer Questions 12 & 13 on page 118 03/12 Spring Semester Break (No Classes) 03/14 Spring Semester Break (No Classes) 9 03/19 Photosynthesis: Using Light to Chap.7 @~ Formative Quiz on Light Reaction & Calvin Cycle in make food @~ Light Reaction of Photosynthesis @~ Quiz Calvin Cycle @~ Quiz - Photosynthesis 03/21 Cellular Respiration: Obtaining Chap.6 @~Article Review: Getting the Most Out of Your Muscles energy from food @Do a bulleted outline of Chapter 6 10 03/26 Cellular Respiration cont d Chap.6 @Compare and Contrast Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Respiration @~Formative Quiz on Cellular Respiration @~ Chapter 6 Self-Check Quiz @~In-class Quiz Cellular Respiration @ Questions #13 & #14 (Bioethics) @ Photosynthesis & Respiration Equations @~ Quiz Cellular Respiration @~ Quiz Chapter 6 & 7 Photosynthesis & Cellular Resp. 03/28 Cellular Reproduction: Cells Chap.8 @Do a bulleted outline on Chap. 8 Cell Reproduction from Cells @Diagram cell cycle identify events that define each stage @Describe events that occur in each of the stages of Mitosis 11 04/02 Intro. Punnett Squares Chap.9 @ Self-check Quiz Chapter 8 @~Quiz Cell Reproduction @ Quiz Mitosis & Meiosis Unit III Test Chapters 6,7, & 8 04/04 Patterns of Inheritance Chap.9 @Do a bulleted outline of Chap.9 Patterns of Heredity @ Complete Studyguide for Unit III Test 12 04/09 Patterns of Inheritance Chap.9 @~ Complete Punnett Square Problem-Set @~Punnett Square Problem-Set on Sex-Linked Traits @~ Quiz on Punnett Squares @ Complete Family Pedigree Problem Set
@ Quiz on Dihybrid Crosses & Family Pedigrees @ Do Article Review on Genetic Testing. @ Do Chapter 9 Self-Check Quiz @ Article Review on Lactose Intolerance @~Quiz Patterns of Inheritance @~ Quiz Chromosomal Abnormalities 04/11 The Structure & Function of Chap.10 @Do bulleted outline on Chapter 10 DNA/RNA @Write a paragraph describing the 3 different types of mutations 13 04/16 The Structure & Function of Chap.10 @ Do an article review on The Deadliest Virus DNA/RNA cont d @ Do an article review on The Deadliest Virus @Complete Packet on DNA Structure & Replication @ Do Article Review on Genetic Testing @Write a moral paper on cloning in humans, animals, & plants @Study Guide for Unit IV Test Chapters 9 & 10 @ Study Guide for Unit IV Test Chapters 9 & 10 Unit IV Test Chapters 9 & 10 14 04/18 Hardy-Weinberg Principle @Hardy-Weinberg Problem Set 04/23 How Biological Diversity Evolves Chap.13/14 @ Do bulleted outline of chapters 13 &14 @ Describe the biological system of classification 04/25 How Biological Diversity Evolves Chap.13/14 @ List the hierarchial levels of biological classification Cont d @ Identify the key components of Darwin s theory Of Evolution by Natural Selection @ In a paragraph summarize the evidences for Evolution 15 @ Self-check Quiz Chapter 13 @ Quiz Hardy-Weinberg Principle @Quiz on Theory of Evolution & Classification @Quiz on How Populations Evolve @Quiz Evolution of Microbial Life 04/30 Introduction to Ecology & the Chap.18 @Do a bulleted outline of Chapters 18 & 19 Biosphere @Write a paragraph describing the water cycle @Do an article review on the Greenhouse Effect @Quiz Ecology & biosphere organization
16 05/02 Introduction to Ecology & the Chap. 18 @List and describe the different levels of biological Biosphere cont d organization @Complete Self-check Quiz Chapter 18 @Article Review on Greenhouse Effect 05/07 Final Exam Unit V Test - Chapters 13,14 & 18,19 Text: Campbell Essential Biology