“ Hey, it’s just a theory!”
What do these images tell us
about Evolution?
Biology 22: Concepts in Biology II
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Instructor introductions
Why take Bio 21 and 22?
SLO’
SLO’s and additional course
objectives
Overview of Bio 21 and 22
Administrative information
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Background and prerequisites
Textbook
Attendance
Grading
Drop, Withdraw, C/NC, I
Office Hours
Top 10 Strategies for Success
Lots of arrows and critters.
Confusing?
What does it all mean?
Why take Biology 21 and 22?
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Curiosity? To expand your knowledge and
understanding of Biology and gain some
experience with Science.
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enhance your awareness of the world around you
understand how living systems operate
unravel the mysteries of disease
help to resolve current controversies
enable us to make better choices and decisions
Preparation for future study in all areas of
advanced Biology and research in preparation for
careers in biology.
Acquire the necessary information to succeed on
the GRE, MCAT, DAT, etc.
Additional Course Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes
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SLO #1#1- Understand how science provides a basis for
interpreting Nature and understanding species diversity and
distribution.
SLO #2#2- Appreciate the path of evolutionary thought from
Darwin, to Neodarwinism,
Neodarwinism, to a modern evolutionary synthesis
informed by molecular and developmental biology.
SLO #3#3- Recognize phylogenetic relationships that exist
between and among major taxa and how these inform our
understanding of evolution.
SLO #4#4- Understand the fundamentals of ecological theory
from the individual to the biosphere, and the mechanisms that
structure species interactions and form ecological patterns.
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Understand the scientific process as a way of knowing.
Build a vocabulary that enables you to be more articulate
when discussing biological issues.
Provide a background that enables you to appreciate
current trends and discoveries, that favors the exchange of
thoughts and ideas, and encourages inquiry.
Gain some handshands-on experience with the tools and
techniques used by scientists.
Gain experience with data collection and analysis.
Develop your critical thinking skills within the context of
this discipline.
Develop a new respect and appreciation for the living
world through first hand observation.
Build a set of academic skills that will guarantee future
success as transfer students in the sciences and beyond.
Concepts in Biology I and II using Campbell: Biology
Administrative Details
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Practical requirement for major
or degree
υ Prerequisite: Math 263, CoCorequisite: Chem 1A
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Background…should you
consider Bio 10?
Textbook
Attendance
Grading
Drop, Withdraw, C/NC, I
Office Hours: TBA/office
Top 10 Strategies for Success
Top 10 Strategies cont’d
1. Attend lectures faithfully and be on time.
2. Take good notes: accurate, complete,
organized and understandable…
understandable… use a tape
recorder if necessary.
3. Ask and respond to our questions, become
engaged in the presentation.
4. Make efficient use of your textbook before
and after lecture.
5. Revise, organize, and review in a timely
manner…
manner… last minute studying doesn’
doesn’t work.
6. Use Review Question/Learning Objectives
to help define and understand important
concepts.
7. Form effective study groups and work
together on a regular basis.
8. Focus on understanding, not simply on
memorizing; remember, you’
you’re learning for
a lifetime, not just to pass an exam.
9. Don’
Don’t fall behind…
behind… its easy to do. Budget
your time and remember the 3:1 rule.
10. Make regular use of our office hours.