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I. Policy on Missed Exams, Quizzes, and Labs: NO makeup labs or quizzes will be given. One and only one missed exam may be made up by adding the appropriate number of points missed (100) to the value of the final exam. Example: If one unit test is missed, the final for that person will be worth 200 pts (value of final) + 100 pts (value of missed exam) = 300 pts.II. Competencies: The attached competencies are the minimum skills and knowledge that you must master to complete this course. They do not reflect the degree of knowledge and understanding you must demonstrate to earn a passing grade. If you have any questions concerning course content or expectations do not hesitate to raise them.VII. Suggestions for success: There are many avenues for success in this class, butthey all involve a commitment of time and effort which may be greater than thatexpected of you in a non-science class. Plan extra time for this class. Yourattendance in all classes is very important; few students will have success in thisclass with a casual attendance ethic. Not everyone assimilates information in thesame manner, try to vary your methods of study…work in a group, make chartsand tables, quiz yourself, study out-loud and/or utilize the CD-ROM packagedwith your text. Don't get behind and if you are having trouble, seek help early.There is no substitute for effort!1 (8/25) Lab Topic #1 Science : A Way of Gathering Information (section A only)Week # Date(Monday) TopicCarbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life (4)AccommodationsDisclaimerNondiscrimination PolicyBiology 112General Biology I Fall 2011Course SyllabusInstructor: Dr. Donald GlassmanOffice: Rm. 10D, Bldg. 4Phone: 515-964-6237E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Monday/Wednesday 9:00-10:00 & 12:15 - 1:15, Friday 9:00-10:00 Text: Biology. 9th edition. Neil A. Campbell. (Custom edition for DMACC)Lab Manual: Biology Laboratory Manual Vodopich/Moore (Custom edition for DMACC)Course Description: This course is designed for biology/science majors. It is a rigorous introductory course. Its mission is to provide the student with a solid framework for further coursework. Topics of emphasis will include: the chemistry of living things, cells, genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria and protists.I. Lecture A tentative lecture schedule is attached. You are responsible for all material in the assigned chapters as well as the material presented in class. If you must miss a lecture it is your responsibility to obtain the notes from a classmate. Attendance and attention in lecture is vital to your success.II. Lab You are required to attend each lab. You can receive no points for a lab that you did not attend! A laboratory schedule is attached. You should be adequately prepared for each laboratory period, this includes reading the laboratory exercise before the laboratory period.III. Safety Laboratory safety is of paramount importance. It is essential that you follow proper procedures at all times. No food, drink, tobacco or gum can be permitted in the lab. There is zero tolerance for inappropriate activities in the laboratory.IV. Web Site http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/dlglassman/The pertinent course information is also posted on my faculty web site. This site may be used throughout the semester to post information and assignments. You can also use this site as a link to other science oriented Web sites of interest.V. Grading There will be four (4) written exams (100 points each) and a comprehensive final (200 points). The laboratory performance will be evaluated by participation, lab reports and quizzes (specifics will be announced). A comprehensivepractical will be given (100 points). You must pass both the lecture and laboratory components of the course to pass the course!!Grades will be assigned based on the percentage of total points possible you earn:A 92.0-100A- 90.0-91.9B+ 88.0-89.9B 82.0-87.9B- 80.0-81.9C+ 78.0-79.9C 72.0-77.9C- 70.0-71.9D+ 68.0-69.9D 62.0-67.9D- 60.0-61.9F <60Tentative Point TotalsLecture Exams 400Final 200General attendance, attitude, and participation ~25Laboratory Attendance/Reports/Quizzes/Handouts ~140Practical 100Total Points ~865I. Policy on Missed Exams, Quizzes, and Labs: NO makeup labs or quizzes will be given. One and only one missed exam may be made up by adding the appropriate number of points missed (100) to the value of the final exam. Example: If one unit test is missed, the final for that person will be worth 200 pts (value of final) + 100 pts (value of missed exam) = 300 pts.II. Competencies: The attached competencies are the minimum skills and knowledge that you must master to complete this course. They do not reflect the degree of knowledge and understanding you must demonstrate to earn a passing grade. If you have any questions concerning course content or expectations do not hesitate to raise them.VII. Suggestions for success: There are many avenues for success in this class, but they all involve a commitment of time and effort which may be greater than that expected of you in a non-science class. Plan extra time for this class. Your attendance in all classes is very important; few students will have success in this class with a casual attendance ethic. Not everyone assimilates information in the same manner, try to vary your methods of study…work in a group, make charts and tables, quiz yourself, study out-loud and/or utilize the CD-ROM packaged with your text. Don't get behind and if you are having trouble, seek help early. There is no substitute for effort!Biology 112 Laboratory ScheduleFall 2011…TENTATIVEWeek LAB 1 (8/25) Lab Topic #1 Science : A Way of Gathering Information (section A only)No lab for section B this week2 (8/30 or 9/1) Exercise #2 Measurements in Biology (section A and section B)Lab Topic #1 Science : A Way of Gathering Information (section B only)3 (9/6 or 9/8) Exercise #3 The Microscope4 (9/13 or 9/15) Exercise #6 Biologically Important Molecules 5 (9/20 or 9/22) Exercise #4 The Cell 6 (9/27 or 9/29) Exercise #9 Diffusion and Osmosis 7 (10/4 or 10/6) Exercise #13 Photosynthesis 8 (10/11 or 10/13) Exercise #14 Mitosis 9 (10/18 or 10/20) Exercise #17 Genetics10 (10/25 or 10/27) DNA isolation from E. coli (handout) Bacterial transformation pGLO (handout)11 (11/1 or 11/3) Exercise #18 Evolution12 (11/8 or 11/10)Exercise #24 Survey of Bacteria13 (11/15 or 11/17) Exercise #25 Survey of Algae14 (11/22 or 11/24)


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