Biology 111 Introductory Biology I Lecture Lab Syllabus Fall 2015 Sections 535 546 MWF 8 00 8 50 HELD 200 Lecture Professor Dr Wei Wan Office HELD 320 E mail wwan bio tamu edu Phone 845 7707 Office Hours right after lecture or by appointment Course Description Biology 111 is the first half of an introductory two semester survey of contemporary biology that covers the chemical basis of life structure and biology of the cell molecular biology and genetics The Course includes laboratory that reinforces and provides supplemental information related to the lecture topics Biology 111 is intended for life science majors and other students intending to pursue a career in biomedical sciences It is not designed for students who just need to fulfill the science course requirement in the core curriculum BIOL 107 or BIOL 113 may be more suitable for non science majors If you have any question about which biology course you should take please see your academic advisor Course Objectives Biology 111 is a 4 credit hour course that consists of 150 lecture and 170 minutes of lab each week Students are expected to attend both lecture and lab where they will be introduced to the fundamentals of biological structure and function Upon completion of Biology 111 students should be able to demonstrate a basic grasp of the major themes of Biology including the importance of water carbon and macromolecules to life on Earth Students should be able to discuss basic cell structure and describe significant processes that occur in the cell such as membrane function cellular respiration photosynthesis communication and cell division Finally the successful student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the processes and relationships of genetics protein synthesis the regulation of gene expression and the role of biotechnology in the study of molecular genetics viruses and the evolution of genomes Texts Materials Texts are on reserve in the Evans library 4th Floor Annex Biology 10th edition by Campbell and Reece required Biology 111 Laboratory Manual 9th ed 2016 by Tonna Harris Haller required Mastering Biology Subscription is included with a new text or may be purchased online at http masteringbiology com optional General Information Lower Division Biology Instruction Office Administrative questions pertaining to Biology 111 may be referred to 315 Heldenfels HELD Mon through Fri 8 am to 5 pm 845 4651 e mail introbio mail bio tamu edu Webpage The Lower Division Instruction webpage at http www bio tamu edu ldi has contact information for faculty teaching assistants and staff as well as exam challenge forms and scantron grade check request forms eCampus Grade information and materials posted by faculty may be located on the course eCampus site To access eCampus Logon to http ecampus tamu edu Choose the TAMU Net ID logon option Logon with your Net ID and password Choose the Biol 111 course list link Release of Grades The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FERPA prohibits faculty and staff from posting grades to unsecured websites or reporting grades by e mail or telephone Individual grade information is available via eCampus or in person from faculty during office hours Lecture Attendance Policies Students are expected to attend ALL lecture sessions Excused Absences Authorized excuses for absences in lecture include serious illness or accident religious holidays family emergencies and university sponsored activities see Student Rules 7 Attendance http studentrules tamu edu rule07 Except for prolonged excused absence see below no make up opportunities will be provided for missed lecture assessments tests quizzes in class assignments etc unless the student notifies the lecturer of the absence within 2 working days and provides written and verified documentation of an authorized excuse within one week of the absence In the event of prolonged more than three consecutive excused absences the student should consult with the course instructor of record The Texas A M University Explanatory Statement of Absence Form will NOT be accepted as an adequate verification for an excused absence Rule 7 1 6 3 An absence for a non acute medical service does not constitute an excused absence A non acute medical excuse will not be accepted as a valid reason to miss an exam Unexcused Absences Any absence without an authorized and verified excuse will be considered unexcused no makeup opportunities will be given for any points missed as a result of an unexcused absence Make up Exams Will be given only in the event of an authorized university approved absence see Lecture Attendance Policies The exam may be essay and will be given only with the permission of the instructor Scantron Grade Checks Submit grade check requests at http www bio tamu edu ldi You will be notified via e mail when the results are ready Bring your student ID to 315 HELD to pick up your grade check Course Grade Designation of letter grades should be expected to be determined as follows A 90 100 B 80 89 C 70 79 D 60 69 F 59 The course percentage is 75 lecture and 25 laboratory and will be calculated as follows Lecture Percentage Total lecture points 450 100 Lab Percentage Total lab points 450 100 Course Percentage Lecture Percentage 0 75 Laboratory Percentage 0 25 Q Drop Friday November 20th 5 00 pm is the deadline for dropping a course with no penalty Q grade If you have any question as to whether or not to Q drop see your instructor before this date After this date you must take a letter grade or negotiate a W withdrawal or NG no grade through your academic dean see Student rule 10 3 Academic Integrity An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do Upon accepting admission to Texas A M University a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code to accept responsibility for learning and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations research papers and other academic work Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the TAMU community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor System Academic misconduct involves any of the following offenses cheating fabrication falsification multiple submissions plagiarism and complicity in any of these offenses All incidents of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Biology Lower Division Program are subject to academic penalties and will be reported to the Texas A M Honors System Office
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