June 7, 2011 3:34 PM Biology 101 Dr. Jean DeSaix [email protected] 11:30-1 M-F Summer II 2011 962-1068 (302 Coker) 201 Coker 929-1580 (Home) DATE SUBJECT READING (optional in parenthesis) TH June 16 1. Introduction, Scientific Method, Molecules 1, (2) 3 F June 17 2. Cell Structure, 4 M June 20 3. Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Cell Function 16.1-16.12, 16.14, 5 TU June 21 4. Harvesting Energy 5 W June 22 5. Photosynthesis 7 TH June 23 6. TEST on 1-4 F June 24 7. Cell Cycle: Mitosis, Meiosis 8 M June 27 8. Introduction to Inheritance 9 TU June 28 9. Introduction to DNA 10 W June 29 10. Protein Synthesis 10 TH June 30 11. TEST II on 5, 7,8,9 F July 1 12. Control of Gene Expression, Human Genetics 11 M July 4 Independence Day Holiday TU July 5 13. Evolutionary History, Population Genetics 13 W July 6 14. Speciation 14 TH July 7 15. Introduction to Organisms 20 F July 8 16. TEST III on 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 M July 11 17. Chemical Regulation in Animals 26 TU July 12 18. Reproduction 27 W July 13 18. Hormonal Control of Reproduction 27 TH July 14 20. Plant Reproduction and Control 31.9-31.15, 33 F July 15 21. Ecosystem Ecology 34 M July 18 22. Population & Community Ecology 36,37 TU July 19 23. Behavior 35 Th July 21 FINAL EXAM in this room 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 expressly permitted by this Agreement, you may not use, modify, adapt, reformat, download, upload, post,
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