Biology 3 (Spring 2011) INTRODUCTION to BIOLOGY Course Syllabus Los Angeles Mission College

Biology 3 (Spring 2011) INTRODUCTION to BIOLOGY

Course Syllabus Los Angeles Mission College

Instructor: Dr. Mo K. Elkerdany, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Time: T,TH 12:25-1:50 p.m. (Lecture) – sections 0140 and 0141. INST 2001 4 units T 2:00-5:10 p.m. Sec. 0140 (Lab)- INST 2019 TH 2:00-5:10 p.m. Sec. 0141 (Lab)- INST 2019

Textbook: BIOLOGY Concepts and Connections 6th Edition By Campbell, Reece, Mitchell, Taylor, Simon Lab Manual: SYMBIOSIS, the Benjamin Cummings custom laboratory program for the biological sciences. ISBN# for textbook/symbiosis bundle is: ISBN 13: 978-0-558-2865-2 Biology 3 Laboratory Report Forms: available in the bookstore. Website to download labs is: http://www.lamission.edu/lifesciences/Biology3Laboratories.aspx

Advisory: English 28 (College-level reading, writing, and study skills)or ESL 8. Articulation: CSUN Biology 101, CSULA Biology 155 & 156, UCLA Life Science 15, UCR Biology 2

Course Description: An analysis of selected topics illustrating major concepts in BIOLOGY, including the cell, heredity, organ systems, and development. Student uses scientific process in lecture and lab to identify similarities and differences among life forms. Topics include cell composition, structure and function, energy relationships, and reproduction. Unifying themes of evolution, organization, development, genetics and ecology are applied to everyday life.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify and describe the basic characteristics of life through the concepts of cell structure and function, energy relationships, information transfer and duplication, reproduction, development, ecology and adaptation. The student will apply these concepts to current scientific literature and to discussion of the effects of man on his environment. Biology is a broad subject ranging from what chemicals do in cells to the interactions of populations of organisms. Although we will consider many biological topics, in NO way can we survey all of BIOLOGY. I have chosen subjects that I think will be most useful to you, as well as those that former classes of BIOLOGY 3 have found as being interesting to them. Refer to page 5 for more details on Student Learning Outcomes (SLO).

Teaching Methods: I will lecture most of the time. I am open to questions during lectures. There will be occasional group discussion and study sessions for problem solving and critical thinking. My goal is to insure instruction that provides systematic development of your academic skills to meet high academic standards. Comprehensive instructional design to accommodate the different needs will be used, including a variety of teaching techniques, strategies and learning methods. “..Teachers lead students to the threshold of their own mind..”

Office Hours: M, W 3:20-5:20 and T,Th 5:10-6:10 pm Office: INST- Room 32 Telephone: 818-833-3411 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: http://www.lamission.edu/~elkerdmk

HOW TO CONTACT ME! I will be available during my office hours to discuss any of your concerns and answer your questions about course content or requirements. You may also leave a message for me at any time or send me E-mail, and I will get back to you ASAP!

Recommended Supplementary Materials:

CD-ROM and STUDY GUIDE to accompany BIOLOGY Concepts and Connections by Neil Campbell, Larry Mitchell, Jane Reece, and Martha Taylor. Study Guides, Questions, Assignments, and Exercises are available online on my Biology 3 college web page.

Evaluation Methods: I assume that you want to do well on exams and you want to understand and enjoy this BIOLOGY course. In order to get the most out of it, please plan to spend enough time studying. You are expected to read assigned material in advance of the lecture in which the material will be discussed. Evaluation methods may include standardized tests, short essay tests, quizzes, and a comprehensive final examination. Multiple Choice, True-False, and Matching questions will be used for midterm and final exams. A schedule of lectures and exams is attached. I encourage taking notes during my lectures, and I recommend using the Study Guide and CD-ROM that accompany the textbook to prepare for your exams. The Textbook is a primary source of information to complement my presentations and to reinforce the content of the lectures. Attendance is Mandatory !! If you miss a class, you are responsible of obtaining lecture notes and assignments from another student in the class. Lecture Grades: 2 midterm exams 150 points 1 final exam 100 points Attendance & Participation 50 points Each midterm exam will cover one part the course as discussed in the class and the textbook. The final examination is inclusive ! comprehensive ! covering the entire course. Exams are NOT made-up. You must have a very valid excuse to miss an exam. Your make-up exam will be different than the test given for the class. Your make-up exam would be an Essay type of exam or an Oral exam. Lab Grades: Lab QUIZZES… 100 points Lab skills/ PARTICIPATION, and Lab Reports… 50 points Lab final practical Exam…. 50 points TOTAL Points (Combined Lecture & Lab)= 500 Final Grade: The final grade is based on the percentage of the total number of points earned in the course. The grade range is usually as follows:

A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%

Course Withdrawal Policy: Non-attendance does NOT constitute withdrawal. Exclusions after the fourth week of instruction should be expected ONLY for students who didn’t attend class and missed 6 hours or more in either the lecture or the lab, or both. Withdrawals are NOT permitted during the final weeks. It is the student responsibility to be aware of the COLLEGE POLICIES. Page 3

HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!

Spring 2011 Mo Elkerdany, DDS, PhD

Biology 3 Lecture Schedule: Week Topic Chapters

1 Introduction: The Scientific Study of Life 1

2 The Life Of The Cell 2 Acids,Bases,and pH. Atoms. Ionic,Covalent,and Peptide bonds The Molecules Of Cells 3 Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids

3 A Tour Of The Cell 4 Microscopes. Prokaryotic Cells and Eukaryotic Cells Animal and Plant Cell

4 The Working Cell 5 Cell Membrane; structure and function Membrane Transport: Passive Processes; simple diffusion, osmosis, And facilitated diffusion. Active Processes; active transport, Endocytosis, and exocytosis

5 Cellular Reproduction and Genetics 8 Binary Fission. Mitosis and the cell cycle Meiosis and the life cycle

Midterm Exam #1 (Thursday,3/10/2011)

6 Patterns of Inheritance 9 Mendel’s principle of segregation. Monohybrid cross. 7 Mendel’s principle of independent assortment. Dihybrid cross. Recessive and Dominant traits. Incomplete Dominance.Codominance.

Human Genetics/ Genetic Problems 8 Molecular Biology of the Gene 10 DNA, and RNA. DNA replication. Transcription and Translation.

9 mRNA, tRNA, rRNA and Protein Synthesis.

Midterm Exam # 2 ( Thursday, 4/7/2011) 10 Animals: form and function 20 unifying concepts of animal structure and function. Animal Tissues; epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues.

11 ………………….. Spring Break ………………………………………….

12 Nutrition and Digestion 21 Essential nutrients. Human Digestive System. Respiration:The Exchange of Gases 22 Human Respiratory System

13 Circulation 23 Blood, Heart, and Blood Vessels. Pulmonary and Systemic Circulation

14 Control of the Internal Environment 25 Homeostasis. Human Excretory System. 15 Physiology of urine excretion

16 Reproduction and Human Embryonic Development 27 Hormonal control of human reproduction. Fertilization. Cleavage. Implantation. Gastrulation. Neurolation. Organogenesis.

FINAL EXAM (Tuesday, May 31, 2011) at 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

READING ASSIGNMENT: How Population Evolve (Chapter 13) Human Evolution (Chapter 19 Study Guide, Assignments, Review Questions, and Exercises will be posted on my college web page: http://www.lamission.edu/~elkerdmk

Important Dates: * Last day to drop classes without incurring fees or with a refund- 2/22/2011  Last day to drop without receiving “W”- 3/4/2011  Last day to drop classes with a “W”- 5/6/2011 * Final Exams- May 31 – June 6 Holidays: President’s Day-Feb. 18-21. Cesar Chavez Day- March 31. Spring Break- April 18-25. Memorial Day- May 30, 2011

Thank you! Good Luck!

Biology 3 – Introduction to Biology Dr. Mo Elkerdany

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Biology 3 students will work together as a laboratory team to answer questions, in writing, on laboratory techniques learned in the course and will design a simple experiment using those methods.

Upon completion of this course, the successful student should be able to:

1. Critically interpret how the scientific method has been employed in prominent scientific studies of interest to the general public. 2. Confidently discuss and debate science findings as they are presented in the popular media. 3. Apply the scientific method by collaborating with peers to formulate a hypothesis, design a simple controlled experiment, collect and record data, and make a reasonable conclusion. 4. Demonstrate basic laboratory skills, including: metric system of measurement of mass, volume. length and temperature; use the compound light and dissecting microscopes; conducting simple chemical tests. 5. Enunciate the theory of evolution as the unifying theme in biology, and supporting evidence from biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, organismal biology, and population biology. 6. Describe the fundamental characteristics of living things. 7. Compare the hierarchical levels of organization of organisms and their size relationships: atoms, molecules, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. population, ecosystem. 8. Identify the structure and function of major biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids. proteins, and nucleic acids. 9. Identify the structure and function of cellular components: nucleus, Golgi apparatus, SER, RER, cell membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, chloroplast, ribosomes, cilia, cytoskeleton. 10. Compare and contrast prokaryote/eukaryote cells and plant/animal cells. 11. Explain the role of the cell membrane in: diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, active transport, phagocytosis, and pinocytosis. 12. Describe how enzymes catalyze chemical reactions. 13. Compare and contrast the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis and their roles in energy transformations in organisms. 14. Describe the cellular basis of asexual and sexual reproduction, including the transmission of hereditary material to offspring. 15. Solve classical Mendelian genetics problems using Punnet squares and apply these methods to calculating probabilities of single-gene diseases. 16. Define the contemporary understanding of a gene and describe the processes of transcription and translation. 17. Define the organization and function of some of the major human organ systems, such as: digestive, circulatory, nervous, and reproductive. 18. Describe difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms, and the major parts of a typical plant. 19. Explain the interdependency between different species, and between animals and their environment. 20. Apply biological principles to the evaluation of contemporary societal problems (Examples: genetic screening, cloning, genetic engineering, deforestation, global warming, population growth, infectious disease.)

□ Important matriculation dates (Spring 2011)

Last day to apply for a refund – February 22 Last day to drop without a “W” – March 4 Last day to drop with a W – May 6

□ Website(s) with resources

□ Life Science Department website: www.lamission.edu/lifesciences

□ College resources for students

Library: For information on hours, resources, workshops, and other services contact 818-364-7106 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/library/

Tutoring Services in Learning Center: Laboratories for Learning, Writing, Math & Science. Walk-in and appointment services offered. Call 818-364-7754 or visit www.lamission.edu/learningcenter/

Bookstore: For hours of operation, book availability, buybacks, and other information call 818-364-7767 or 7768 or visit http://www.lamissionbookstore.com/

Counseling Department: For appointments and information call 818-364-7655 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/counseling/

Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S): For appointments, eligibility and information call 818-364-7732 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/dsps/

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS): For appointments, eligibility and information call 818-364-7645 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/eops/

Financial Aid: For information and applications call 818-364-7648 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/financialaid/

Academic Honor Code Los Angeles Mission College Departments of Physical and Life Sciences Students at Los Angeles Mission College, because they are members of an academic community dedicated to the achievement of excellence, are expected to meet high standards of personal, ethical, and professional conduct. These standards require personal integrity and a commitment to honesty. Without the ability to trust in these principles, an academic community and a civil society cannot exist. Los Angeles Mission College faculty and staff are as committed to the development of students with honesty and integrity as they are to their academic and professional success.

The Academic Honor Code is an undertaking of the students, both individually and collectively, that they will:

1. not give or receive unpermitted aid during exams, quizzes, assignments or any other course work that is to be used by the instructor as a basis for grading.

2. do their share and take an active part in upholding both the spirit and letter of the Academic Honor Code.

Some examples of conduct that are regarded as being in violation of this trust include:

 Copying from another’s examination or quiz or allowing another to copy from one’s own papers

 Using any unpermitted source of information, human or other, during an exam, quiz or assignment that influences the grade; this includes the use of technological devices

 Any student-to-student collaboration that is unpermitted

 Plagiarism (plagiarism is defined as the use, without giving reasonable and appropriate credit to, or acknowledging the author or source, of another person's original work)

 Representing as one’s own work as the work of another

 Giving or receiving aid on an academic assignment under circumstances in which a reasonable person should have known that such aid is not permitted

As a part of the effort to promote and instill an environment of honesty and integrity during quizzes and examinations, the following guidelines will apply for any courses in the Departments of Physical and Life Sciences:

1. Students will leave all books and all other non-essential items (e.g. paper, electronic devices) on the floor or inside their backpacks so that they are not useable nor block the sight line between professor and student. No electronic devices will be in reach.

2. Students will not communicate in any way that will dishonorably assist themselves or another student.

3. Students will leave the room during an exam only if permitted by the professor’s policy. If permitted, only one student may leave the room at any time and be gone for only the average length of time needed for the stated purpose. Students will leave all purses, bags, books, phones, jackets, etc., in the classroom during the absence.

4. Students will support and promote the Academic Honor Code by dissuading fellow students from dishonest activity and, when such casual persuasion does not work, informing the professor of the possible dishonest activity, either anonymously, or otherwise.

5. Students will make every effort to avoid the appearance of dishonesty or lack of integrity Violation of this policy will not be tolerated and violators will be subject to penalties. The success of the Academic Honor Code is based upon the collective desire of students, faculty and the community to live in an environment that embraces respect for that which is right – both in the college and in society as a whole.