Modern Biology 03 121 It s All About Life Learning Objectives To learn the basic information concepts and principles necessary for an understanding of essential processes occurring in living cells and to some extent between cells To obtain biological knowledge that is the basis for further study in biochemistry genetics molecular biology cell biology developmental biology biophysics and bioengineering How to Succeed in the Course FREE ADVICE Attend lecture The most important advice known Really Take notes Ask questions Be engaged Participate in lecture Read the textbook as we progress Answer the questions at the end of each chapter Review the vocabulary and sample test questions Take the quizzes and exams seriously Attend our review sessions when needed Arrive early for all exams How to Succeed in the Course Contact me if you are having problems with the material Send an e mail any time Call or visit during office hours for help with any aspect of the course Visit Cindy Zhu Academic Assistant in 2042 or Mei Elgindi Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Academic Resource Center Success in this course is about more than your grade I want you to learn to think scientifically about all aspects of biology This will serve you well long after you stop caring about your transcript Grading Summary of the final grade components Four in class exams Periodic homework assignments 6 Bi monthly in class quizzes 6 8 Cell Bio Fair Final Exam Total points Then Lowest in class exam score will be dropped Lowest score on homework assignment dropped Lowest score on quizzes dropped 60 Three in class exams 3 x 20 each 20 Final Exam 7 5 Homework 7 5 Quizzes 5 Cell Bio Fair 100 Total points Chapter 1 Biology and Cell Theory What Does it Mean to Say Something is Alive What Does it Mean to Say Something is Alive Get in your groups and discuss this question Try to list 5 characteristics of every life form
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