RANGER COLLEGE
Syllabus
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: Biology 1407 General Biology II
Credit Hours:4, Hrs/Wk of Lecture:3, Hrs/Wk of Lab:3, Hrs/Wk of Lec and Lab:6
Name of Instructor (Title): Gordon Woolam
Office Location: Science Lab 2
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: 254 631 1360 E-Mail: [email protected]
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A continuation of Biology 1406. Adaptations and evolutionary history of the
Plant and Animal Kingdoms; Detailed study of metabolic activities of the
cell, including photosynthesis and respiration; A survey of the ecological
relationships between living organisms and their environment are covered
.
II.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND / PREREQUISITES
Passing score on THEA Reading section or equivalent alternate test is
recommended.
III.
TEXTBOOK(S); READINGS; MATERIALS
“Concepts of Biology” by Open Stax College. April 2013.
ISBN-10 1938168119 , ISBN-13 978-1-938168-11-6
This is a free online pdf and ebook available at openstaxcollege.org
IV.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lectures (twice weekly) on the major concepts and theories in biology will
be discussed.
Labs (2.75 hours once weekly) in which major biological principles will be
demonstrated by examination of specimens, conducting experiments and
viewing videos.
OFFICE SCHEDULE: BY ARRANGEMENT
The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in
the event of extenuating circumstances.
The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change
in the event of extenuating circumstances.
V. Exit plan for the science building:
In case of fire or other emergency, the nearest exit from the lecture
classroom (6) is the classroom door then to the front building exit. The
nearest exit from the biology lab (Sci 2) is exit classroom door then to the
front building exit.
Please remain outside the building until otherwise notified by college
officials.
VI. CORE OBJECTIVES
Through the Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of
knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world; develop
principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse
world; and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all
learning. *Core
Objectives stressed in Life Sciences.
*Critical Thinking Skills
*Communication Skills
*Empirical and Quantitative Skills
*Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
VII. COURSE OBJECTIVES
In order to evaluate the progress in achieving the course objectives each
student will respond on written exams to questions in the following areas:
- Describe the steps in the scientific process and how science is different
from other ways of knowing.
- Distinguish between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
- Distinguish between single cell and multicellular organisms.
- List the distinguishing characteristics of plants and animals.
- Describe the environmental conditions that lead to the evolution of land
plants.
- List the adaptations that occurred in plants during their invasion of land.
- List the plant groups that evolved during the invasion of land and
describe the tissue structure and reproductive process in each.
- Compare sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
- Describe the sexual life cycle in plants.
- Identify the components of a flower and describe the primary function of
each.
- Describe the adaptations of flowers for pollination.
- Describe the adaptations of flowers for seed dispersal.
- Describe and compare the life cycle of plants, fungi and animals.
- List the distinguishing characteristics of fungi as discussed in class.
- Describe the structure of a typical fungal body.
- Describe sexual and asexual reproduction in fungi.
- List and describe major ecological relationships of fungi.
- List the major groups of animals discussed in class and give
distinguishing characteristics for each.
- Describe the trends in size, activity, and complexity of tissues within the
animal groups.
- Define homeostasis and explain its significance to the survival of living
organisms.
- Recognize the ancestors of and early stages in human evolution.
- Distinguish between biological and cultural evolution.
- Distinguish between catabolic and anabolic reactions.
- Distinguish between exergonic and endergonic reactions.
- Describe the central role of ATP in cellular metabolism.
- Describe the role of enzymes in cellular metabolism.
- List the three major processes in cellular respiration.
- Distinguish between anaerobic and aerobic respiration and compare the
energy production of each.
- Describe the physical properties of light energy important to
photosynthesis.
- List the components of and describe the structure of chloroplast and
mitochondria.
- Describe the major chemical events in the photosynthetic pathway.
- List the four steps in the chemical evolution that produced living cells.
- Define population, community, ecosystem and biosphere.
- List and define eight characteristics of populations as discussed in class,
and discuss variations of each characteristic.
- List and describe types of animal behavior described in class
- List and define three important aspects of communities as discussed in
class that are of primary interest to ecologists.
- Describe three kinds of interactions between populations within a
community that lead to coadaptation.
- Describe ecological succession.
- Describe the trophic structure of communities and relate this to stability,
diversity, nutrient cycling and energy flow.
- Describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem.
- Describe the cycling of carbon and nitrogen through an ecosystem.
VIII.
COURSE CALENDAR (see handouts)
IX.
COURSE / CLASSROOM POLICIES
Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and labs is considered
essential for optimum academic success. If the student has the
equivalence of three weeks of unofficial absences . . . the instructor may
drop the student from the course with a grade of F (Ranger College
General Catalog). Students are expected to be seated by the beginning of
the lecture period. Excessive tardies (6) may be considered as absences.
Excessive unexcused absences (6) may result in a grade of I (incomplete)
and may result in dismissal from the course with a grade of F. It is your
responsibility to inform the instructor of an excused absence. An absences
is excused if you are excused by the Dean to participate in an authorized
College activity or if you have a valid medical excuse. Any student who is
disruptive to the class will be dismissed from the class and may be
dismissed from the course. Any student found with unauthorized notes
(cheat sheets, including communicating via electronic devices) during an
exam or coping from another student’s exam will be subject to disciplinary
action. Any student misconduct will be reported to the Dean of Student
Services.
Please do not bring cell phones, pagers or similar devices to class or be
sure they are turned off. No tobacco use (including “smokeless”) is
permitted on the Ranger College campus.
ADA Statement: Ranger College provides a variety of services for
students with learning and/or physical disabilities. The student is
responsible for making the initial contact with the Ranger College
Counselor. It is advisable to make this contact before or immediately
after the semester begins.
X.
ASSESSMENT (Grading Procedures)
Exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions and will
cover all material discussed since the last exam. Each question will be
graded as correct or incorrect in accordance with information in the text
and lectures. Exam grades will be taken as the number of points correct.
Students missing lectures are responsible for getting notes from the
instructor or classmates.
Grading Policy
Total Accumulative Course Points = 600 pts.
3 Tests (100 pts. ea.)
Final (60% comprehensive)
Lab Grade
Lab Grade
2 Test (50 pts. ea.)
Lab Participation
300 pts.
150 pts.
150 pts.
150 pts.
100 pts.
50 pts.
A = 540 pts.
B = 480 pts.
C = 375 pts.
D = 320 pts.
NO MAKE UP TESTS!
If you miss a test without making prior arrangements, 2/3 of your Final test
grade will be substituted for that grade.
In lab if a test is missed, then ¾ of the other test grade will be substituted.
XI.
ADMISSIONS, EMPLOYMENT, AND PROGRAM POLICIES OF
RANGER COLLEGE ARE NONDISCRIMINATORY IN REGARD TO
RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, AND NATIONAL
ORIGIN.