II. Course ObjectivesA. Articulate basic principles of evolutionary biology, including natural selection, genetic drift, and the relationship between taxonomy, systematics, and evolution.B. Identify basic anatomy of plants (mostly angiosperms) and animals (primarily mammals), and relate structure with functionC. Recognize differences between prokaryotes (Domains Archaea and Bacteria), and eukaryotes (Domain Eukarya), and exhibit an understanding of biodiversity, especially in the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia.D. Explain what ‘ecology’ is, how biotic and abiotic factors affect the distribution of biomes and limit the distributions of species, how exponential and logistic growth models differ, and the basic functions of ecosystems.E. Continue to develop your skills in thinking as scientistsF. Be prepared for future classes, in terms of study skills and biologicalknowledge.III. Resources for this classA. Text Book1. Brooker RJ, Widmaier EP, Graham LE, Stiling PD. 2015. Principles of Biology 1st Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.B. Canvas1. Used to post lecture notes2. Grades3. Class announcements4. Keys to exams5. Any information that is neededC. Canvas discussions1. Allows the whole class to get involved in answering questions.2. Caters to getting help quickly and effectively.D. Learning Assistance1. Go into their office hours and ask for clarification (refer to section I on outline for office hours)2. Ask them questions3. Get the notes you might have missed in classE. Supplemental Instruction1. A structured learning time that focuses on what was learned in lecture. Giving students a better understanding of the material.General Biology II SI timesSI Teacher: Matthew K.Mon/WedMon/WedTues/ ThursTues/ Thurs12pm to 1pm3pm to 4pm12:30p to 1:30p3:30m to 4:30pA. In Class1. 20% homework assingmets2. 30% quizzes3. 10% in class questions4. 20% Mid-Term exam5. 20% Final ExamB. iClicker1. 3 points per question. (2pts. for answering 1pt. for correctness)C. Grading ScaleBIOL 2061 1st Edition Lecture 1Outline of Current Lecture I. Learning Assistance, Teaching Assistance A. Office hoursII. Course Learning ObjectivesIII. Resources for this classIV. GradingV. Due datesCurrent LectureII. Professor, Learning assistanceII. Course ObjectivesA. Articulate basic principles of evolutionary biology, including natural selection, genetic drift, and the relationship between taxonomy, systematics, and evolution.B. Identify basic anatomy of plants (mostly angiosperms) and animals (primarily mammals), and relate structure with functionC. Recognize differences between prokaryotes (Domains Archaea and Bacteria), andeukaryotes (Domain Eukarya), and exhibit an understanding of biodiversity, especially in the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia.D. Explain what ‘ecology’ is, how biotic and abiotic factors affect the distribution of biomes and limit the distributions of species, how exponential and logistic growth models differ, and the basic functions of ecosystems.E. Continue to develop your skills in thinking as scientistsF. Be prepared for future classes, in terms of study skills and biologicalknowledge.III. Resources for this classA. Text Book1. Brooker RJ, Widmaier EP, Graham LE, Stiling PD. 2015. Principles of Biology 1st Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill. B. CanvasThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.1. Used to post lecture notes2. Grades3. Class announcements4. Keys to exams5. Any information that is neededC. Canvas discussions1. Allows the whole class to get involved in answering questions.2. Caters to getting help quickly and effectively.D. Learning Assistance1. Go into their office hours and ask for clarification (refer to section I on outline for office hours)2. Ask them questions3. Get the notes you might have missed in classE. Supplemental Instruction1. A structured learning time that focuses on what was learned in lecture. Giving students a better understanding of the material.General Biology II SI timesSI Teacher:Matthew K.Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Tues/ Thurs Tues/ Thurs12pm to 1pmAB1 21073pm to 4pmAB1 210712:30p to 1:30pNC 13223:30m to 4:30pAB1 2107IV. GradingA. In Class1. 20% homework assingmets2. 30% quizzes3. 10% in class questions4. 20% Mid-Term exam5. 20% Final ExamB. iClicker1. 3 points per question. (2pts. for answering 1pt. for correctness)C. Grading Scale Grade Percent A 90 - 100 B 80 - 89.9 C 70 - 79.9 D 60 - 69.9 F ≤ 59.9V. Due DatesDate Assessment Date AssessmentJanuary 20 (T) Pre-Test (not graded) March 24 (T) Spring BreakJanuary 22 (R) March 26 (R) Spring BreakJanuary 27 (T) March 31 (T)January 29 (R) Quiz 1 April 2 (R)February 3 (T) April 7 (T)February 5 (R) Assignment 1 April 9 (R) Assignment 4February 10 (T) April 14 (T)February 12 (R) Quiz 2 April 16 (R) Quiz 5February 17 (T) April 21 (T)February 19 (R) Assignment 2 April 23 (R) Assignment 5February 24 (T) April 28 (T)February 26 (R) Quiz 3 April 30 (R) Quiz 6March 3 (T) May 5 (T)March 5 (R) Assignment 3 May 7 (R) Assignment 6March 10 (T) May 11-15th Final ExamMarch 12 (R) Quiz 4March 17 (T)March 19 (R) Mid-Term