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BIOL1114 Syllabus ~ Fall 2011 1 BIOL 1114 Introductory Biology  Fall 2011 Sections: ___ _ Instructor: _______________ My Office:_____________ Dept. Office: ___________ Phone: ________________ Office Hours: ____________ Email: ________________ NATURE OF THE COURSE: This course introduces students to the integration between structure and function among all levels of biological organization. Students will learn to apply principles of evolution, genetics, physiology and ecology to understanding the integrated and interdependent nature of living systems through discussions that emphasize the process of science. Observation and investigation are emphasized in both lecture and lab. OBJECTIVES: We want you to learn and be able to apply certain basic biological concepts and research skills. These are listed in a knowledge checklist that you can find on our website (see below). You can use this very detailed list as a study guide to help you keep track of what you need to know. REQUIRED TEXTS: Hoefnagels, M., 2012. Biology: Concepts and Investigations. 2 nd edition. McGrawHill: NY. See http://biol1114.okstate.edu/ebook.html for an explanation about the versions of the book. French, D. 2011. Investigating Biology: A Laboratory Resource Manual. 2011 edition Fountainhead Press: Fort Worth. 1 pkg. 5x8" index cards, one side lined eInstruction Student Response Pad (clicker) RECOMMENDED: Lawson, A. 1995. Studying for Biol ogy. Benjamin/Cummings:NY This book has particularly useful suggestions for testtaking and general studying suggestions. It explains how to “think like a scientist,” a valuable, perhaps essential, skill in this course. It discusses scientific method, hypothesis formation and making predictions as you will need to do in lab and lecture. It outlines important points associated with some of the major theories in biology and provides tutorials for improving your critical thinking skills. Pechenik, J.A. 2001. A Short Guide to Writing about Biology. 4th Edition. (or later) Longman:NY. This is an excellent companion to help you with writing lab reports. It explains in great detail what you should put where, how to describe your data, the format for your literature cited, suggestions for clearer writing, and many other important points. For those continuing on in science, this is a valuable reference book discussing term papers, poster sessions, letters of application, research proposals and gives suggestions that may help you improve all sorts of other written or oral communication. ATTENDANCE: You are expected to attend both lab and lecture. Arrive on time and stay for the entire period. Missed labs or assignments CANNOT be made up, but additional points are available as explained under Gr ading (below). EXAMS: Four exams are scheduled: Three (3) before final exam week and one (1) during finals week. The dates and locations are noted on the attached schedule. We are very concerned about students who miss an exam. Please see our policy under Grading (below). All exams cover both theory and lab experiences and are cumulative; e.g., questions on exam 3 will test material covered before exam 1 and 2. Exam questions typically require inter pretation of data and application of concepts rather than rote memory. While emphasis will be placed on material specifically discussed in lecture, exams will also include questions covering other assigned materials and readings. Read all questions and answers carefully before choosing the single BEST response for each question. Feel free to ask the instructors present for clarification. All exams are “in common,” i.e., everyone taking this course this semester, regardless of instructor, takes the same exam at the same date and time as listed for each exam, but in a different room. Exams are usually NOT sched uled for the room where you attend lecture/theory. Be sure you know when and where to take your exams. Check your syllabus early, if you have a conflict with another common exam, let me know ASAP. Compensa tion time for taking the 3 exams at 5:30 occurs in the 3hr lab period when no labs are scheduled. You must bring a NCS Answer Sheet (Available in the bookstore), a #2 lead pencil, and your student ID to each exam. To get credit, you must fill out the information on your answer sheet correctly  Put your OKey Account Username in the boxes indicated for LAST NAME and darken the appropriate circles. Write your NamePrint FormBIOL1114 Syllabus ~ Fall 2011 2 (Last, First) in the space above the boxes containing your OKey Account Username. To indicate the form of the exam you are taking (“Star or Nostar” as marked on your test form), write S or N in the last column of the name boxes and darken the appropriate ci rcle. Enter the number 112n (where n = 1, 2, 3, or 4) and darken the corresponding circles in the first 4 columns of the “Student ID.” Do NOT enter other information. Failure to perform this correctly will incur a 10pt handling fee. GRADEBOOK: We use Desire2Learn (D2L) as an electronic gradebook. All grades will be entered and visible there. Lab grades will be posted approximately one week after assignments are returned to you in lab. You have 7 days from the release of any grade to report a grade discrepancy to the appropriate instructor or it may not be changed. DROP POLICY: See Catalog Registration & Records Section and dates on schedule. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Read details on page 3 below. SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have a documented disability and need special accommodations of any nature, I will work with you and the Office of Student Disability Services, 315 Student Union, to provide reasonable accommodations so that you have a fair opportunity to perform successfully in this class. Please let me know about any necessary accommodations by the end of the second week of class. LECTURE/THEORY: This portion of the course will combine minilectures, discussions, individual and group activities, multimedia presentations, and demonstrations to give you the opportunity to learn biological concepts in as active a manner as possible. Each segment of the course is structured around one or more scenarios  case studies or vignettes that can be interpreted or solved by applying selected biological concepts. You will have the opportunity to accumulate up to 60 points toward your final semester grade from individual or group activities. There are no “make ups” for specific


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