Course
Prefix
Course
Number
Title
SCH
Component Area
TCCCM
BIOL
1109
Biology for Non-Science Majors II Lab
1
Life and Physical Science
BIOL 1109
(A)
I.
Course Description:
This course provides students with hands-on exploration in the biological sciences. Content includes
a survey of plants, animals, and microorganisms as well as studies of basic biological processes such
as digestion, circulation, and nervous system function. Concurrent enrollment in the lecture portion
(BIOL 1309) is recommended in order to gain maximum benefit from this course.
II.
Course Delivery Method:
Face to Face
III.
Required Textbooks/Resources:
Jean Dickey. Laboratory Investigations for Biology (2n ed.), Benjamin Cummings Publisher, 2003.
ISBN: 0-08053-6792-6
IV.
Student Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course the student:
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V.
Will be able to explain the basic concepts population genetics.
Will be able to explain the basic concepts of phylogenetics.
Will be able to recognize the diversity of non vascular plants.
Will be able to recognize the basic structure of a plant.
Will be able to identify the basic anatomical structures of the fetal pig.
Will be able to recognize the basic steps in vertebrate embryonic development
Course Outline:
The following subject matter is covered through this course:
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Safety and Foraging
Animal Behavior
Microorganisms and Disease
Animal Diversity
Digestion
Circulation
The Sensory System
8. Plant Diversity
9. Plant Structure
10. Flowers, Fruits and Seeds
VI.
Methods of Evaluation:
Three exams @ 100 points each
Ten Lab Reports @10 points each
Total Points
= 300 points
= 100 points
= 400 points
(B)
Your grade in this course will be based on three lab exams (100 points each) and your grade on
ten lab reports. (10 points each).
(C)
All chapters in required textbooks are mandatory readings.
(D)
Laboratory Safety/ Foraging Strategy (20)
Week 2 • Animal Behavior (19)
Week 3 • Microorganisms & Disease (11)
Week 4 • Exam I
Week 5 • Animal Diversity (13)
Week 6 • Digestion (14)
Week 7 • Circulation (15)
Week 8 • Spring Break
Week 9 • The Sensory System (16)
Week 10 • Exam II
Week 11 • Plant Diversity (12)
Week 12 • Plant Diversity (12)
Week 13 • Plant Structure (17)
Week 14 • Plant Structure (17)
Week 15 • Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds (18)
Week 16 • Exam III
Justification:
This one hour course partially fulfills the requirements for students who are required to take laboratory
science.
Next is the full course syllabus for the class.
Biology for non-science majors II Lab
Course Syllabus
Effective Date: Spring 2014
I.
II.
Course Number: BIOL 1109
Course Title: Biology for non-science majors II Lab
III.
Semester Credit Hours: 1
IV.
Course Description: This course provides students with hands-on exploration in the
biological sciences. Content includes a survey of plants, animals, and microorganisms as
well as studies of basic biological processes such as digestion, circulation, and nervous
system function. Concurrent enrollment in the lecture portion (BIOL 1309) is
recommended in order to gain maximum benefit from this course.
V.
Required Textbooks/Resources: Jean Dickey. Laboratory Investigations for Biology
(2n ed.), Benjamin Cummings Publisher, 2003. ISBN: 0-08053-6792-6
VI.
Student Learner Outcomes:
After completion of this course the student:
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•
•
•
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•
VII.
VIII.
Will be able to explain the basic concepts population genetics.
Will be able to explain the basic concepts of phylogenetics.
Will be able to recognize the diversity of non vascular plants.
Will be able to recognize the basic structure of a plant.
Will be able to identify the basic anatomical structures of the fetal pig.
Will be able to recognize the basic steps in vertebrate embryonic development
Justification: This one hour course partially fulfills the requirements for students who
are required to take laboratory science.
Course Outline:
Laboratory Safety/ Foraging Strategy (20)
Week 2 • Animal Behavior (19)
Week 3 • Microorganisms & Disease (11)
Week 4 • Exam I
Week 5 • Animal Diversity (13)
Week 6 • Digestion (14)
Week 7 • Circulation (15)
Week 8 • Spring Break
Week 9 • The Sensory System (16)
Week 10 • Exam II
Week 11 • Plant Diversity (12)
Week 12 • Plant Diversity (12)
Week 13 • Plant Structure (17)
Week 14 • Plant Structure (17)
Week 15 • Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds (18)
Week 16 • Exam III
IX.
X.
Course Requirements and Means of Evaluation:
Your grade in this course will be based on three lab exams (100 points each) and your
grade on ten lab reports. (10 points each).
Lab Exams = 300 points
Lab Reports = 100 points
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Total
= 400 points
Grading Scale:
>= 360 points = A
>= 320 points - < 360 points= B
>= 280 points - < 320 Points = C
>= 240 points - < 280 points = D
< 240 points = F
XII. Faculty Office Location and Contact Policy:
Dr. Nurul Alam, Office SCIT 119, Phone 903 334 6671. Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: TBD
XII. Disability Accommodations: Students with disabilities may request reasonable
accommodations through the A&M-Texarkana Disability Services Office by calling 903-2233062.
XIV. Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course.
Cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of research data, plagiarism,
and undocumented use of materials from any source constitute academic dishonesty and may be
grounds for a grade of ‘F’ in the course and/or disciplinary actions. For additional information,
see the university catalog.