Biology 101 Dr Jean DeSaix 11 30 1 M F 201 Coker DATE TH F M TU W TH F M TU W TH F M TU W TH F M TU W TH F M TU Th June 16 June 17 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 18 July 19 July 21 Summer II 2011 SUBJECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 20 21 22 23 jdesaix email unc edu 962 1068 302 Coker 929 1580 Home READING optional in parenthesis Introduction Scientific Method Molecules Cell Structure Prokaryotes Eukaryotes Cell Function Harvesting Energy Photosynthesis TEST on 1 4 Cell Cycle Mitosis Meiosis Introduction to Inheritance Introduction to DNA Protein Synthesis TEST II on 5 7 8 9 Control of Gene Expression Human Genetics Independence Day Holiday Evolutionary History Population Genetics Speciation Introduction to Organisms TEST III on 10 12 13 14 15 Chemical Regulation in Animals Reproduction Hormonal Control of Reproduction Plant Reproduction and Control Ecosystem Ecology Population Community Ecology Behavior FINAL EXAM in this room 1 2 3 4 16 1 16 12 16 14 5 5 7 8 9 10 10 11 13 14 20 26 27 27 31 9 31 15 33 34 36 37 35 11 30 1 30 The required book is Concepts and Connections 7e by Reece et al Each test will be 90 points Make up tests will not be given If one is missed with excuse handwritten by you the grade will be replaced by the test average Tests will not be cumulative Grading mistakes must be discussed before the next test The final exam Thursday July 21 will be worth 90 points and will be cumulative Homeworks will count for 10 of the semester grade Late homeworks receive no points Check Mastering Biology and Blackboard unc edu daily All course materials including your notes and assignments are covered by the University s Copyright Policy http www unc edu campus policies copyright 20policy 2000008319 pdf Student works that constitutes notes of lecture or labs or material from Mastering Biology are copyright by the university and or the publisher and shall not be used for commercial purposes including uploading to any internet site June 7 2011 3 34 PM Required Course Resources The required book is Campbell Concepts and Connections 7e by Jane Reece et al Mastering Biology the web based homework and study site must be included There will be homework from Mastering Biology see Sakai unc edu for how to sign into MB Because you will need frequent access to Sakai and MB internet access is essential Grading Tests Each test will have 45 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each for 90 points total If a test is missed with acceptable excuse the other two will be averaged for the missing grade If you miss a test you must HANDWRITE an excuse explaining what circumstance beyond your control caused you to be absent You must give that note to me in class There is no option to drop a test grade and there are no extra credit options Tests will not be cumulative Potential grading mistakes must be discussed before the next test Compare your grade from the web not Sakai with the score you get by comparing your answers with the Test answers posted on Sakai We have never found a mistake on the machine scored tests but you have the right to be sure you re not the first Each score will disappear when the next is posted so keep track of your grades The final exam 11 30 Thursday July 21in this room will also be worth 90 points and will be cumulative The tests and final will each count equally and will together make up 90 of your grade The homework from Mastering Biology see the Sakai site for how to register for our course homeworks will make up 10 of your grade For each of the first two tests and for the sum of 3 tests I will estimate a letter grade scale I do not have a pre determined scale such as 93 100 is an A although the scale is usually similar to a 7 or 10 point scale In Biology the grade of C is average In other words the average student will get a C More students will get a C than will get any other grade It is not a bad thing to get a C in Biology 101 It should not dissuade you from being a major or continuing in science You did as well as the average Carolina student and that is quite good Homework You are fortunate to have a great study tool in the Web based program Mastering Biology The program is keyed to your book and you will benefit greatly from your use of it Almost every class period will have a homework associated with it Most are due before class some after so pay attention to the due dates The homework has a time and day that it is due with no credit for late work so since your time and the program s time may not by synced exactly plan to get it finished and submitted well before the time it is due I recommend that you not begin any homework later than 10pm on the evening it is due Although there may be a published estimate of the time an assignment takes student times vary considerably Aim to have it done 12 hours in advance The homework is generally not hard and is meant to offer additional learning The first assignment will help you understand Mastering Biology including different numbers of points gained depending on whether you get it right the first time have to try more than once and or ask for hints The first assignment is also designed to test out your system and how it works with the Mastering Program If you have difficulties try a different browser or a different computer If all else fails contact tech support for the program If you email be before 11 pm on an evening that homeworks are due to tell me you are having technology problems I will extend your deadline Everything about the homework program and the Mastering Biology website is copyright I remind you of the agreement you sign when you register for the program which indicates Login credentials login name username and password may not be shared with others or otherwise disclosed to unauthorized third parties for any purpose whatsoever Except as you may be 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