1Principles of Biology (Biol 101): Spring 2008 Dr. Kelly Hogan MWF 9:00 – 9:50 AM (Section 1) Hamilton Hall 100 Instructor: Dr. Kelly Hogan [email protected] Office phone: 843-6047 Office hours in Wilson Hall 104B*: Monday 2:30-3:30PM, Thursday 11-11:30 AM, Friday 10-11 AM. Academic advising questions? See me in Philips Hall from 10-2 on mondays. (*If you can’t make it at these times, I am free right after class each day for quick questions and I am willing to discuss things by email or over the phone). Supplemental Instruction TA: Sophia Woo [email protected] Amit Patel [email protected] *SI times/locations: TBA (see blackboard under the SI folder) TEXT: Biology, Concepts and Applications, Sixth Edition by Cecie Starr Required reading: Particular chapters are required (see course schedule/topics) and you will be expected to have read them for exams. Your book comes with a great FREE companion website with practice questions, flashcards, etc. You can find the web address on the inside cover of your book or paste in the address from here: http://biology.brookscole.com/starr6 If you have a used book without the CD ROM do not fret, much of what is on the CD is available at the website. COURSE WEBSITE: http://blackboard.unc.edu/ (you will need your onyen to log on) This site will have postings from my lectures such as outlines, power point slides and supplemental material I mention in lecture. I will also post announcements regarding student concerns on this site. It is your responsibility to check it regularly. EXAMS: There will be three exams given during the regular semester. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS! NO EXAMS GIVEN EARLY! The format will be multiple choice, so bring two #2 pencils to the exam. These are not cumulative exams and will only cover the material specified on the course schedule. To see exam scores, log into student central and follow link for “results of machine scored exams”. There will be a final exam given, and it will be cumulative. For all exams, you will need your PID number as identification on your exam sheet. Additionally, you may be asked to verify your identity, so it is required that you bring your one-card to each exam. Failure to produce a one-card if asked may result in a zero on that exam. Test material to study: most questions will come from my lecture, including power point slides. Some questions will also come from the chapter readings that I may not discuss or go through quickly in lecture. Therefore, to succeed in this class, it behooves you to come to all lectures and read required chapters. Your book has a great website with many practice questions…also, see blackboard for Dr. Hogan’s study tips on pg 5. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS! NO EXAMS GIVEN EARLY! (Your grade will be adjusted based on how many exams you take (see pg 2) INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of bad weather, class will be cancelled if city buses are not running. Check blackboard for an announcement by me if the weather is hazardous and you are unsure.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (SI): Your SI sessions will be offered 3 times a week. Each session will be scheduled for 1 hour. The times and location of these 3 sessions will be posted on blackboard during the first week of class. You are not required to attend SI, but it is highly recommended, since this is your opportunity to get more “one-on-one” attention for this course. Your SI instructor’s contact information is listed above. Be sure to check out the SI folder on blackboard for worksheets and more problems. ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK: There will be 3 graded at-home assignments. While I believe that in college you should do the homework because it will help prepare you for the exams, I will give you a slight incentive to do the assignments. Each graded assignment will be worth 1% of your final grade. You will do these assignments on your own without help from anyone. The assignments, instructions, and due dates will be posted as we move through the semester. If your homework is not received by the due date you will receive a zero on that assignment. (This component of your grade should not hurt you…it should HELP you, so please do it!!!) In addition to these graded assignments, there will often be “suggested” homework to do to keep you up to date. These will be discussed in supplemental instruction (SI). HOW IS YOUR GRADE DETERMINED? (Note: there will be no changes to HOW your final average is calculated at the end of the semester…so please don’t ask!) Your final average is calculated: If you take all three semester examinations: The lowest examination grade is dropped and the total for the semester = (0.24 x exam) + (0.24 x exam) + (0.49 x final exam) + (0.01 homework 1) + (0.01 homework 2) + (0.01 homework 3) If you take any two semester examinations: Both the exams you took will count and the total for the semester = (0.24 x exam) + (0.24 x exam) + (0.49 x final exam) + (0.01 homework 1) + (0.01 homework 2) + (0.01 homework 3) If you take one semester examination: The total for the semester = (0.24 x exam) + (0.73 x final exam) + (0.01 homework 1) + (0.01 homework 2) + (0.01 homework 3) If you take zero semester examinations: (This rarely results in a passing grade—so, don’t plan to do this.) The total for the semester = (0.97 x final exam) + (0.01 homework 1) + (0.01 homework 2) + (0.01 homework 3) Here are the guidelines as to how I will likely convert your average to a letter grade: A = or greater than: 92 A- = or greater than: 88 B+ = or greater than: 84 B = or greater than: 80 B- = or greater than: 76 C+ = or greater than: 70 C = or greater than: 64 C- = or greater than: 56 D = or greater than: 50 F is less than: 503Spring 2008: Biology 101 Course Schedule/Topics Relevant Readings W 1/9: Introduction to class F 1/11: Scientific Method Chapter 1 *Chapter 2 is an optional read, it may be useful if you would like a quick review of basic chemistry UNIT I: CELL BIOLOGY M 1/14: Macromolecules Chapter 3 W 1/16: Macromolecules cont. & begin Cells Chapters 3 and 4 F 1/18: Cells cont. Chapter 4 M 1/21: NO CLASS (MLK DAY) W 1/23: Cells and Membranes Chapters 4 and 5 *Homework 1 posts on blackboard after class (under “assignments”) F 1/25: Enzymes, Energy and Cellular Respiration Chapters 5 and 7 M 1/28: Cellular Respiration cont. Chapter 7 W 1/30: “*Global Warming Teach-in” and Photosynthesis
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