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BSC 109: Introductory Biology for Non-Majors II

Instructor Information
Instructor Name: Mr. Austin Hicks
Office Hours: By Appointment
Office Location: SEC 2313
Email: arhicks@ua.edu
Course Description
Survey of the protista, fungi, plant and animal kingdoms with an emphasis on mammalian organ systems, animal
behavior, and environmental issues.
Course Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Discuss organisms from the protista kingdom.
Explain reproductive strategies of protista
Draw a typical fungi life cycle and discuss the various classes of fungi.
Discuss the relationship between fungi and plants
Explain how fungi are important ecologically and commercially
Discuss the differences between the gymnosperm and angiosperm life cycles.
Discuss the evolution of plants from aquatic environments to terrestrial environments
Explain the difference between transpiration and translocation
Discuss how the structure of a cell, tissue or organ determines its function
Diagram the movement of food through the digestive system.
Explain the components of the circulatory system: blood, heart, vessels
Explain how urine is produced and how it flows through the urinary system.
Discuss basic concepts of animal behavior migration, communication, reproduction.
Analyze data obtained through laboratory experiments.
Required Texts
The Living World by George B. Johnson, 7th edition; ISBN: 978-0-07-802417-7
System Requirements
This course requires a high-speed Internet connection. Contact techsupport@ccs.ua.edu for assistance with technical
issues: phone 205-348-9157, toll-free 1-866-205-1011.
Course Presentation
I will use blackboard to communicate information, post sites with animations, post information concerning labs, post
grades, etc. Look at e-learning on a regular basis.
Each assignment module consists of assignment objectives, chapter assignments and required laboratory
assignments. Web sites that might be useful for understanding the course materials will also be listed. Course
assignment modules are located on the blackboard homepage.
Use the following website to access the virtual laboratories. Explanations of each laboratory and the worksheet for
each laboratory are located in a file on the e-learning homepage. Click the Labs icon on the e-learning homepage;
then click on the laboratory assignment. http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/index.html
Tentative Course Schedule
Module Topic Reading(s) Due Dates
1 Advent of the Eukaryotes Chapter 17 9/5/2014
2 Fungi Invade the Land Chapter 18 9/5/2014
3
Evolution of Plants; Plant Reproduction and growth
Lab 1: Plant Transpiration
Chapter 32, 34
9/5/2014
4 Plant Form and Function Chapter 33 9/19/2014
5
Evolution of Animal Phyla
Lab 2: Earthworm Dissection
Lab 3: Classifying Arthropods
Chapter 19
9/19/2014
Test 1 (Chapters 17, 18, 19, 32, 33, 34) Sept 22-27

6 Animal Body and How it Moves Chapter 22 10/3/2014
7 Animal Body and How it Moves Chapter 22 10/3/2014
8
Circulation
Lab 4: Blood Pressure

Chapter 23
10/3/2014
9
Path of Food Through the Animal Body
Lab 5: Virtual Pathology
Chapter 25
10/17/2014
10 Maintaining Internal Environment Chapter 26 10/17/2014
Test 2 (Chapters 22, 23, 25, 26) Oct 20-25

11 How the Body Defends Itself Chapter 27 11/14/2014
12
The Nervous System
Lab 6: Digestion and Endocrine
Chapter 28
11/14/2014
13
Behavior and Environment

Chapter 37
11/26/2014
14
Human Influence on the Living World
Lab 8: Water Quality
Lab 7: Mealworm Behavior
Chapter 38
11/26/2014
Test 3 (Chapters 27, 28, 37, 38) Dec 1-5


Assignments and lab report requirements
1. All work must be completed in sequence.
2. Suggested web sites, either on assignment lists or at the end of each book chapter, are for the purpose of
reinforcing particular subject material covered in the chapter. Please take advantage of these sites
3. Check Tegrity recordings.
4. Complete work on a weekly basis do not complete all assignments on the last day the Assignments and
laboratory exercises are due.
5. Use your assignments as study guides.
6. Assignments and Labs are condensed during the summer; there are 11 weeks during the summer
session (spring and fall semesters have 15 weeks). The table below is intended to give students
information concerning assignments as related to chapters in the text.
TEST SCHEDULE
1. All tests are proctored tests
1. You must find your proctor and take care of all required paperwork with testing services.
BSC 109 uses paper exam therefore, ProctorU cannot be used!
2. You may take any test earlier then the scheduled time.
3. You are required to take the tests according to the testing schedule such that if a test is not taken by the last
day of the scheduled testing time, you will receive a zero (0) for the test.
4. It is your responsibility to obtain a proctor.
5. Schedule your tests at the beginning of the semester to avoid missing the testing period.
6. You are not allowed to take more than 1 test during finals week
TEST DATE
Test 1 Sept 22 Sept 27
Test 2 Oct 20 Oct 25
Test 3 Dec 1 Dec 5

Grading
There will be 3 tests. Each test will consist of a combination of multiple choice, matching, short answer and
discussion questions.
To prepare for tests, review the weekly assignments, read the chapters in the textbook, and answer the questions at
the end of each chapter.

Grade Calculations
1. Tests (3) 100 points each 300 points possible 60% of grade
2. Assignments (14) 10 points each 140 points possible 15% of grade
3. Laboratory Reports (8) 25 points each 200 points possible 25% of grade
Grading Scale
A+ = 99-100 C = 72-77
A = 92-98 C- = 70-71
A- = 90-91 D+ = 68-69
B+ = 88-89 D = 62-67
B = 82-87 D- = 60-61
B- = 80-81
F = <60
C+ = 78-79









Exams
Paper-based, proctored.

Proctoring Instructions
This course contains exams that must be completed under the supervision of a proctor. You will not be able to access
the exam(s) without the assistance of a proctor. The procedures for finding a proctor are outlined in the two sections
below.
Proctor Arrangements In or Around Tuscaloosa, AL. Students living within a 50 mile radius of The University of
Alabama campus must take all proctored exam(s) in the Academic Outreach office on the UA campus. You must call
(205) 348-7642 to make an appointment to take an exam. Please call at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a
date and time to take the exam. No walk-ins are accepted. Deadline dates for all exams are provided by the
instructor in the course syllabus.
Proctor Arrangements for Distance Students. Students living outside the 50 mile radius of The University of
Alabama campus must find a suitable proctor. You must use a proctor from any regionally accredited 2- or 4-year
college or university. Most institutions have testing services available. You can use a current staff or faculty member
at that institution if no specific testing center is available. In some instances, a local librarian may serve as a proctor if
testing at a 2 or 4 year college or university is not possible. Military personnel only may take examinations under the
supervision of a commissioned officer.
After identifying your proctor, print and complete the Proctor Form. Acquire all appropriate signatures and return the
completed form to the Academic Outreach Office at the address or fax number provided on the form. This form must
be received at least 48 hours prior to your test. Testing information will then be provided directly to your proctor by
the Academic Outreach office. You must schedule your testing date and time directly with the proctor. Make sure
they have received the testing information prior to your arrival.
UA Policies
Academic Honor Code: All students in attendance at The University of Alabama are expected to be honorable and
observe standards of conduct appropriate to a community of scholars. The University of Alabama expects from its
students a higher standard of conduct than the minimum required to avoid discipline (see subsection C in the Student
Handbook.) At the beginning of each semester and on tests and projects, at the discretion of the professor, each
student will be expected to sign an Honor Pledge. The Academic Honor Pledge reads as follows:
I promise or affirm that I will not at any time be involved with cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, or misrepresentation
while enrolled as a student at The University of Alabama. I have read the Academic Honor Code, which explains
disciplinary procedures that will result from the aforementioned. I understand that violation of this code will result in
penalties as severe as indefinite suspension from the University.
Code of Academic Conduct: Academic misconduct includes all acts of dishonesty in any academic or related
matter and any knowing or intentional help, attempt to help, or conspiracy to help, another student commit an act of
academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following acts, when performed in any
type of academic or academically related matter, exercise, or activity: cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and
misrepresentation. See the Student Handbook for more information.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: In keeping with its mission and in accordance with Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Alabama is
committed to providing persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from all programs
and services conducted or sponsored by the University. See the Office of Disability Services web site for more
information.
Library Services
All students, those on campus and at a distance, have access to the resources available at the UA Libraries. Please
visit the UA Libraries Distance Education web site for more information.

Writing Center
The University of Alabama Writing Center provides professional writing tutoring to all UA students, graduate and
undergraduate. They can help you with both general writing skills and more discipline-specific forms of writing at any
stage of the writing process. They provide writing guides and other helpful resources.
Netiquette
Student to Student Etiquette. There are course expectations concerning etiquette or how we should treat each
other online. It is very important that we consider the following values during online discussions and when emailing
fellow students:
Respect. Each students viewpoint is valued as his/her opinion. When responding to a person during the
online discussions, be sure to state an opposing opinion in a diplomatic way.
Confidentiality. When discussing topics be sure to be discreet on how you discuss children, teachers, and
colleagues. Do not use names of people or names of facilities.
Student to Instructor Etiquette. In addition to the above values, I expect that each student will submit completed
assignments in a timely manner.
Instructor to Student Etiquette. Students can expect that the instructor will also follow the values listed above by
checking and responding to emails and grading assignments in a timely manner.
Technical Support
Contact techsupport@ccs.ua.edu for assistance with technical issues: phone 205-348-9157, toll-free 1-866-205-
1011.
History of the Capstone Creed
The creed was created by the student leaders' council. In the spring of 2000, a discussion of campus culture among
student leaders led to an effort to identify the core values that sustain us as members of the University community.
The Student Leaders Council recognized that the Capstone experience is not limited to our formal affiliation with the
University during enrollment and that the University community does not end at the geographic boundaries of
campus. As members of the Capstone community, there is a common thread throughout us all, and the Student
Leaders Council has endeavored to make those core values manifest

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