BIOLOGY 101 online syllabus BIO-101-4 Date: 11/09/2010 COURSE NUMBER: Biology 101 PREREQUISITE(S): Take ENG-100 and (MAT-101 or MAT-152) and RDG-100. COURSE This course is a study of the scientific method, basic DESCRIPTIONS biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution, and ecology. Both macroevolution and microevolution will be addressed. TEXTBOOK(S): Sylvia S. Mader BIOLOGY, 10th Ed. BIO 101 Selected Chapters LAB MANUAL: Sylvia Mader. Selected Labs from Laboratory Manual to Accompany: Biology 10th Ed. BIO 101 REFERENCE(S): The publisher provides a website for student practice and review. The site is found within the text/lab books. www.mhhe.com/maderbiology10. OTHER REQUIRED Computer with Internet access, Internet Explorer 5.0 or MATERIALS, TOOLS, higher or other current browser, Java, word processing AND EQUIPMENT: software (must be able to save Word and pdf format), and anti-virus software. Knowledge and usage of Blackboard. If you have problems with any online resources please contact IT support 592-4682 (www.sccsc.edu/it) Important Contact Dr. Berta Hopkins (Science Dept Chair) [email protected] 864-592-4262 Information Dr. Abby Babcock (Lead Biology Instructor) [email protected] 864-592-4234 Spartanburg Community College www.sccsc.edu 1-866-591-3700 IT support www.sccsc.edu/it 864-592-4682 Testing Center (E3) www.sccsc.edu/TestingCenter/ 864-592-4966 METHOD OF Lecture and discussion, demonstrations, lab exercises, lab INSTRUCTION: practicals, audio-visual materials, on-line resources, and written exams. GRADING SYSTEM: 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below - 59 = F GRADE Lecture (5 written exams taken in = 40% CALCULATION testing Center on main campus) METHOD: Lab (3 practicals, paper, participation) = 40% Final Exam (mandatory & cumulative) = 20% = 100% LECTURE EXAMS: All lecture exams (including the final exam) will be taken in the testing center on the Main Campus (East Building E3) during the testing center’s hours. You must bring Student or pictured ID with you. You will have 2 hours to take the exam which is available to you Mon-Friday on the specified dates located in the IMPORTANT DATES FILE IN BLACKBOARD. These are paper exams which consist of multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer, labeling, and drawing. *Content for each test is found within your textbook and powerpoints/ my video recorded lectures found under Blackboard CONFIDENTIALITY: All students’ e-mail addresses may be available to other students in the class. Although some assignments in an online course may encourage or require peer communication, the instructor will make every effort to protect the confidentiality of any personal communication (for example, grades). However, you should recognize that e-mail and other electronic media are not secure; there is no guarantee of the privacy of your e-mail or other information. _____________________________________________________________________ SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA APPROPRIATE The use of Spartanburg Community College’s website, e- ONLINE BEHAVIOR: mail service or course management software for creation and/or distribution of material not pertaining to course participation is prohibited and is grounds for dismissal according to College policy under “disruptive behavior.” Such actions, include, but are not limited to: Inappropriate use of email and discussion boards for: Harassment Unlawful solicitation “Spamming” “Flaming” Use of online editing tools within the course management software to: Create offensive material Link to inappropriate materials ATTENDANCE An electronic e-mail is required from each student to the POLICY: instructor by the end of the drop/add period. At this time the Instructor will drop the student from the course if it is not received. There are 5 Saturday labs with mandatory attendance. (Dates and times are located under IMPORTANT DATES FILE on blackboard, these labs are completed on main campus East building E22) There are NO makeup lab practicals or lecture exams, students are urged to reserve their absences for emergencies only. When illness or other emergencies occur, the student is responsible for notifying instructors PRIOR to the absence and complete missed work if approved for late submission by instructors. Instructors maintain attendance records. However, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course. A student who stops attending the online class and fails to initiate a withdrawal will remain on the class roster. With this in mind, for every assignment, test or exam not completed while still enrolled in the course the student will receive a grade of zero and the final course grade will be calculated accordingly. Withdrawal Policy: During the first 75% of the course, a student may initiate withdrawal and receive a grade of W. A student cannot initiate a withdrawal during the last 25% of the course. Extenuating circumstances require documentation and approval by the appropriate department head and academic dean. _____________________________________________________________________ SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Students are expected to CONDUCT: uphold the integrity of the College's standard of conduct, specifically in regards to academic honesty. All forms of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating on assignments/tests, plagiarism, collusion, and falsification of information will call for disciplinary action. Disciplinary action imposed may include one or more of the following: written reprimand, loss of credit for assignment/test, termination from course, and probation, suspension, or expulsion from the College. For further explanation of this and other conduct codes, please refer to the Student Handbook. CELLULAR PHONES AND PAGERS/BEEPERS: Cellular phones, pagers and beepers are not permitted to be turned on or used within the classroom. Use of these devices during classroom time will be considered a violation of the student code as it relates to “disruptive behavior.” CLASS/LAB Preparation for class: PROCEDURES: 1. Read over the chapter(s) before viewing lectures. 2. View videotaped lectures under Panopto Lecture Capture 3. Read over the selected lab(s) before coming to lab. 4. Have respect for your fellow students and the instructor. Do not be disruptive in class. You will be asked to leave. 5. Pay attention and ask a lot of questions. 6. Lecture exams are available Monday-Friday in the Testing center on Main campus East building E3. The dates are found under IMPORTANT DATES file in blackboard 7. Lab exams will be given during specified Saturday lab times found under IMPORTANT DATES file in blackboard ACCOMMODATIONS: Students who need special accommodations in this class because of a documented disability should notify Student Disability Services. You may contact Student Disability Services by calling, (864) 592-4811, toll-free 1-800-922- 3679; via email through the Spartanburg Community College web site at www.sccsc.edu/SDS/; or by visiting the office located in the Dan Lee Terhune Student Services Building, room 112 of the Spartanburg Community College campus. By contacting Student Disability Services early in the semester, students with disabilities give the College an opportunity to provide necessary support services and appropriate accommodations. _____________________________________________________________________ SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA COURSE OUTCOMES Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will & OBJECTIVES: be able to: Distinguish between the levels of biological organization and between the components of the scientific method. A. identify the characteristics of life B. describe an ecosystem C. identify steps of scientific method Identify major organic compounds in cells and their importance. A. identify major elements and bonding found in organic compounds B. identify properties of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and nucleic acids C. describe properties of water, acids and bases Identify cells, their organelles, and their importance. A. describe cell theory B. compare plant and animal cells C. identify structure and function of cell organelles Identify cell processes, their steps and their importance. A. identify properties of plasma membrane B. identify methods of movement across membrane C. describe energy’s role in the cell D. identify properties of enzymes E. compare and contrast photosynthesis and cellular respiration Distinguish between kinds of cell reproduction A. state differences between mitosis and meiosis B. identify the steps in cell division and state their Identify major principles of genetics A. identify principles of Mendelian genetics and apply these to given genetic crosses B. identify patterns of human inheritance Identify structure and function of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis. A. compare DNA to RNA B. describe DNA replication C. describe transcription and translation of RNA for protein synthesis Perform laboratory assignments, collect data, and formulate conclusions based on experimental results. A. identify steps of scientific method to write data reports B. apply knowledge gained from lecture to perform lab experiments by using the scientific method _____________________________________________________________________ SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA BIO 101