Page 1 of 8 BIOLOGY 1A: COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2005 Faculty: Dr. Malkin and Dr. Fischer are from the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology. Dr. Forte is from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology. The faculty will hold office hours (while they are lecturing) as follows: MWF 9-10 BY APPOINTMENT Richard Malkin 2084 VLSB* 2-5959, 421C Koshland, [email protected]. Robert Fischer 2084 VLSB* 2-1314, 231A Koshland, [email protected]. John Forte 2084 VLSB* 2-1544, 241 LSA, [email protected] Course Coordinator: Mike Meighan. 2-4110, 2088 VLSB, mailbox in 2084 VLSB, e-mail is {[email protected]}. Scheduled Office hours are M 10-11, W 11-12 and by appointment. I am available for advice on study habits, techniques, lecture material and on matters of scheduling, laboratory operations, exams, etc.. As you can tell, you have no valid excuse for not getting in touch with either the Course Coordinator, or the Faculty. Graduate Student Instructors: The GSI’s will instruct the discussion sections. A GSI will be available in the GSI office; 2084 VLSB, between 10-2, M-F. Messages may be left in your GSI's mailbox in 2084 VLSB. TIME TABLE The drop deadline for students enrolled in the College of Letters and Science is September 30th for Fall 2005. A $10 fee applies after September 9th. 1. Lectures begin August 29th and end on December 9th. Lectures are held in 1 Pimentel from 8-9 AM. Simulcast will be held in 145 Dwinelle. Lectures will also be available on the web (http://webcast.berkeley.edu/courses/). Occasionally, handouts will be given and they will be available at the entrance, and at the front of the room. Lecture handouts are available for purchase at Replica Copy, 2140 Oxford. No note taking service is authorized. 2. ADDING: To add Bio 1A, an "ADD" form (page 7) must be filled out and turned into the mailbox outside of 2088 VLSB by 8:00 PM (Monday August 29th). Don't forget that you must also add the lab course – Bio 1AL. To make it easier we have included both lab and lecture on the add form. Section assignments will be posted by 9 AM on Tuesday (August 30) in the glass display case outside 2084 VSLB. Check! Your chance of getting the class will be higher if you select several “low demand” times as indicated on the adding form – night labs and Friday afternoon labs. If you want the class, check the glass display case outside of 2084 VLSB on Tuesday morning. 3. CHANGING SECTIONS: Since labs and discussions begin the first week it will be difficult to change sections. To change lab or discussion sections, a "CHANGE" form (page 8) must be filled out and turned into the mailbox outside of 2088 VLSB by 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 1st. Very few changes will be made. To make it easier we have included both lab and lecture on the change form. Section assignments will be posted by noon on Friday (September 2nd) in the glass display case outside 2084 VLSB. Check! 4. DISCUSSION begins Monday, August 29th. You must show up to your assigned section or you will be dropped. Those adding/changing sections can attend another section the first week only. Realize you are NOT in that section just because you attend it. Also realize that I may not be able to accommodate your request to change section. 5. LABORATORY begins Tuesday September 6th and will cover Safety and Equipment Use. See pages 1-31 of your Laboratory Manual which you must read before your lab (see below). If you cannot attend, contact Mike Meighan beforehand. The lab lecture is held on Monday nights from 5-6 PM in 1 Pimentel.Page 2 of 8 6. Lecture examinations are scheduled for October 3rd and November 7th at 8 AM. There are no make-up exams. Lecture quizzes will be held in discussion the week of Sept. 19th, Oct. 24th, and Nov 28th. If you miss an exam or quiz due to illness, you must present a written, verifiable medical excuse to Mike Meighan, and your grade for that exam or quiz will be pro-rated. A handout will be given in lecture concerning each exam. 7. In the case of disruption of an exam (fire alarm, bomb threat, etc.) alternative arrangements have been made. These may include moving the exam to another location, and/or extending the time, and/or arranging an alternative exam date or format (possibly essay). 8. Lab exams are scheduled as follows: First lab exam, Thursday night, October 27th. Room(s) to be arranged. Your second Lab Exam will be held on your assigned lab day, within your three hour period (Dec. 5th - 9th). There are no make-up lab exams, nor may you switch from your assigned section. Exam handouts will be given. 8. Final Examination: Wed. December 14th at 8 - 11 AM. Room(s) to be arranged. The final exam will be comprehensive and will cover all lectures. You will receive a handout in lecture regarding specific details about the final (point distribution, weighting, etc.). 9. Attendance: You are required to attend your normally scheduled lab AND discussion. However, if an exam directly conflicts with your lab it will be possible to reschedule lab during the same week EXCEPT THE week of Dec. 5th to 9th. TO DO THIS you must see or e-mail Mike Meighan the week prior to your exam conflict. You know well in advance when your exams are, therefore, schedule lab changes one week ahead of the conflicting exam. See page 1 for my phone # and e-mail. LECTURE MATERIALS: Required textbook: Campbell, Biology, 7th edition or 6th edition (if you already have it). Buy the 7th edition if you need to buy a book. Required Course Reader: Dr. Malkins reader is available at Replica Copy, 2140 Oxford, near Ben & Jerry's. Exam Reader: An exam reader with exams from past semesters is available at Replica Copy. LAB MATERIALS: Required Lab Manual: The required lab manual (2005/2006 only) is available at ASUC and Ned’s. Required pre-labs and worksheets. These are available on our website or at Replica Copy, at 2140 Oxford. It is actually much cheaper and faster to buy a set instead of printing them. Recommended Lab Manual: A Guide to Biology Lab., 3rd ed. T. G. Rust. Southwest Education Enterprise. It is fairly inexpensive for a used copy (about $14). Lecture Handouts: Dr. Malkin’s course reader is available at Replica Copy (2140 Oxford, $12.00 with tax). Dr. Fischer’s will be available at a later date. GRADING PROCEDURE: Grades will be determined