Bio 110-12 Instructor: Mrs. Lauren Carrier phone calls. Email: lauren.carrier@cpcc.

edu

Principles of Biology

Summer, 2013

Phone: 803.235.2985 Please allow 48 business hours for return

Office Hours: By Appointment Only

Text Book: Essential Biology by Campbell/ Reece 4th Edition ISBN: 13:978-0-321-65289-8 Lab Manual: Biology Lab Book by Clark/Riddle 3rd Edition ISBN: 978-1-885380-61-5 Online Component: The lecture will be located online in Blackboard. Last Withdrawal Date: Course Description: This course provides a survey of fundamental biological principals for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, diversity and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased knowledge and better understanding of biology as it applies to everyday life. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of biology, including: 1) the basic concepts of chemistry, 2) cell organization and function, 3) genetics, 4) morphological differences and similarities among living organisms, 5) evolution of organisms, 6) ecological relationships among organisms. Core Competency: Central Piedmont Community College has adopted a set of core competencies that are expected of all graduates. Communication, Critical Thinking, Personal Growth & Responsibility, and Information Technology & Quantitative Literacy have been identified as skills needed to be successful in the workplace or to participate as an educated citizen. These competencies are demonstrated through the content of the discipline or program of study, and complement basic program knowledge and application. This course will address Critical Thinking. Evaluation/ Assessment/ Grading: Lecture grade= 2/3 of Biology grade Lab grade= 1/3 of Biology grade

Lecture: There will be four (4) exams given throughout the semester. Exams are all of equal weight. I do NOT give make up exams, however, if you know ahead of time that you will not be able to take a scheduled exam, please let me know and we will see if we can arrange for you to take the exam at

another time PRIOR to the scheduled exam. The exams will be given online in Blackboard. They will be open for four (4) days and close at 11pm on the last day. Lab: There will be 4 tests and a presentation final exam given throughout the semester. Tests are of equal weight. Lab tests will be taken online in Blackboard. There will be no make-up tests given. There will be written assignments that will become part of the lab grade. There will also be an optional test given at the end of the semester. This final test will replace the lowest (or missing) lab test grade (if you choose to take it). Attendance: Powerpoints, lecture and lab tests, and learning aids are located online in Blackboard. Students must check their CPCC email and the course site in Blackboard regularly. Regular class attendance is required to remain entitled to financial aid and Veterans Benefits. For this class, attendance will be assessed by regular participation in the class discussion forum also located in Blackboard. Faculty are required to report irregular attendance to the College which may result in benefits. Failure to attend class and/or withdrawal from class may impact your financial assistance. For more information go to http://www.cpcc.edu/financial aid/fyi/withdrawl. Student Code of Conduct: Students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct. Detailed information may be found at http://www.cpcc.edu/student handbook/conduct. Cheating, fabrication of information, plagiarism, etc will not be tolerated and may result in removal from class. CPCC students are expected to observe basic principles of social etiquette and online Netiquette. This is expected of all communication with fellow students and the instructor. Academic Integrity: Any student who violates the CPCC Code of Student Integrity is subject to academic disciplinary action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, entry of the incident in the records of the Office of Student Development, reduced grades, and dismissal from college classes, programs and activities. For additional information, please visit http://www.cpcc.edu/administration/policies-and-procedures/7-10student-academic-integrity. Special Services Certification: Students who have a documented disability or who may think they may have a learning problem may contact the Office of Services for Students with disabilities. Withdrawals and Incomplete: While withdrawing from a course is sometimes necessary, it is advisable to discuss this with the instructor before withdrawing. For those experiencing academic difficulty, CPCCS Academic Learning Center offers free individualized and small group tutoring, computer tutorials, and strategies for

improving learning skills. Additionally before withdrawing, consider whether this course is a prerequisite for another course; whether the course will be offered again in the future; whether withdrawing will delay plans to transfer graduation; or whether withdrawing will affect eligibility for honors designation, health insurance benefits, or other financial arrangements. When a student determines that he/she will be unable to complete courses in which he/she is currently enrolled, it is the students responsibility to initiate procedures leading to a formal withdrawal (W) in order to avoid a failing (F) grade. For additional information, for to the following links: http://www.cpcc.edu/administration/policies-and-procedures/5-09-withdrawal-from-class http://www.cpcc.edu/administration/policies-and-procedures/5-10-grading-policy Course Information Pre-requisites: none Co-requisites: none Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: 6

Class meeting: Lecture- online Lab- 6-8:50pm Tues/Thurs in Room 3301 at the Levine Campus

Dates

Topics

Text Chapter 1 Chapter 2 & 3 Chapter 4 & 5

Labs Orientation/Microscopes Chemistry Cells and Enzymes Test 1 Photosynthesis / Respiration Test 2 Mitosis/ Meiosis

20-May Introduction to Chemistry 23-May Chemistry 28-May Cells and Enzymes 30-May 4-Jun Test 1

6-Jun Photosynthesis and Respiration Chapter 7 11-Jun Test 2 13-Jun Mitosis and Meiosis Chapter 8 & 9

Genetics

18-Jun Genetics 20-Jun 25-Jun Inheritance and Evolution 27-Jun Test 3 2-Jul Microbes/ Ferns 4-Jul no class 9-Jul Plants 11-Jul Test 4 16-Jul Animals

Chapter 9 & 10

Inheritance/ Evolution Test 3

Chapter 11-13

Microbes/Mosses/Ferns Plants

Chapter 14 & 15 Test 4 no lab Chapter 16 Project Due Animals Chapter 17 Test 5 (Optional)