BIOL 1120 – General Biology 2
Course Syllabus - - Spring 2015 Semester - -
Course Information
Course Description:
A survey of the animal kingdom including embryonic development, structure and function of organ
systems and behavioral concepts. A survey of the plant kingdom with emphasis on morphological,
physiological, and reproductive aspects of plants. 3 Hours lecture, 2 hours lab
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Classify organisms of the major taxa of the plant and animal kingdoms based on
characteristics unique to each taxon; including tissues, symmetry, body plan, organ
systems and alternation of generations.
2. Identify various changes that lead to modern biodiversity of plant and animal taxa.
3. Identify the structure and functions of the major organs and organ systems of the
plant and animal taxa.
4. Analyze and discuss the impact of biological discovery on human thought and
behavior
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of all learning support competencies: Reading Competency 1 and 2, Writing
Competency 1 & 2, and Math Competencies 1-5.
Course Topics:
In this course, we will…
1.
Classify organisms in the plant kingdom to phylum based upon characteristics of
structure and life history.
2.
Relate the structure and function of organs and organ systems of the plant kingdom.
3.
Describe the evolution and importance of alternation of generations in plant
reproduction.
4.
Characterize the importance of flowers and fruit to the evolution and diversity of
angiosperms.
5.
Classify invertebrate animals to phylum, based upon characteristics of symmetry, body
plan, organs and organ systems, and life history.
6.
Classify vertebrate animals to class based upon characteristics of body plan organs,
organ systems, and life history.
7.
Characterize the function of the organs and organ systems of invertebrate and
vertebrate animals.
8.
Identify the evolutionary relationships of the major taxa of plants and animals.
9.
Access to MS Office suite of programs, including Word and PowerPoint viewer
Specific Course
Requirements:
Regular Internet access, either in the Learning Resource Center or some other location
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required
Textbooks/
Courseware:
Biology (11th Edition) Sylvia Mader 11th Edition (McGraw-Hill)
ISBN: 9780073525501
Desire 2 Learn will be used for select assignment submission, taking
exams, and participating in preparatory discussions.
Software
Requirements:
No purchase required.
Updated programs for running laboratory simulations such as Java, AdobeShockwave, and other
freeware. Reliable Internet access.
Instructor Information
Instructor Name:
Kate Blinka
Instructor Contact
Information:
Office: Glover 245
Phone Number: (731) 286-3367
If you need to contact me via email: [email protected]
Or you may reach me through D2L email [email protected]
To access your instructor’s information online:
Visit www.dscc.edu
1. Click Current Students on the top navigation bar.
2. Click Faculty Profile link located on the left-hand navigation bar.
3. Choose your instructor’s name from the drop-down list.
4. Click the Submit button.
Office Hours/Virtual
Office Hours:
Instructor Response
Time:
Office Hours
Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 am - noon
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 am - noon
Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
I will make every attempt to respond to course email within 24 or 36 hours during the work week,
though it may not be possible in all cases. I will notify you when I will not be able to meet the stated
response time.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
Exams may be issued as a combination of in class exams and take home exams and/or
projects
Exams in class will be closed note and closed book. Any resources that can be used will be
announced in advance and students must bring that resource to the exam
Take home exams will be open note, open book. Online resources and other individuals may
NOT be consulted for take home exams. Any questions regarding the exam should be
directed to the instructor.
If you will be unable to take an exam, or miss one for any reason, a make-up exam must be
taken in the Proctored Testing Center at the LRC. Make up exams will be online and closed
note, closed book. If the make-up exam is not completed within 5 school days a zero will be
given and no make-up exam will be allowed.
Any plagiarism will result in a zero for the entire exam. Plagiarism includes using unapproved
resources, copying answers from other students, discussing exams with other students, and
any other use of ideas and explanations that are not yours alone.
Grading Procedures:
Overall Grade for Biology 1110:
Lecture: 80%
Lab: 20%
To calculate overall grade:
(Lecture Grade x 0.80 ) + (Lab Grade x 0.20) = Final Grade
Your grade in lecture will be based on a point system.
This means that your grade will be calculated as follows:
Total Points Earned on All Assignments
x 100 = lecture grade
Total Points Possible on All Assignments
Your lecture grade will consist of:
**3 unit exams (100 points each) = 300 points
Online Chapter Discussions: 10 points each
Homework Assignments: 10 - 20 points each
Quizzes: 10 points each
Daily Note Check/Participation: 2 points each
**Cumulative Final Exam = 100 points
Your lab grade will consist of:
Weekly lab assignments = 10 - 50 points each
Mid Term Lab Practical = 50 pts
Final Lab Practical = 100 pts
**If your overall grade is a 90 or better, before the final exam, you will be exempt from the final
exam. If you do not have a 90 or better you will be required to take the final exam, however the
lowest exam grade (including the final) will be dropped from the final grade calculation. If you have a
zero for any exam, this will NOT be dropped from the final grade calculation.
Additional assignments may be added to the course at the instructor’s discretion.
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
< 60
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and
Projects:
This is NOT a
comprehensive list
of all assignments
and is subject to
change. Please be
certain to attend
class for weekly
homework,
discussions and
quizzes
Week1 - Begin Unit 1
Intro and CH 28: Invertebrates
Week2
CH 2: Invertebrates (con’t)
CH 29: Vertebrates
CH 29: Vertebrates (con’t)
CH 43-47: Animal Behavior
CH 43-47: Animal Behavior
(con’t), Unit 1 Exam 2/12/2015
CH 31: Intro to tissues and
organs/Integumentary System
CH 35: Respiratory
CH 37: Nervous
Week 3
Week 4
Unit 1 Exam: 2/12/2015
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Unit 2 Mini Exam I 50 pts
Unit 2 Mini Exam I 50 pts(CH (CH 31, 32, 35, 37) 3/5/2015
31, 32, 35, 37) 3/3/2015
CH 34: Digestive
Lab 1:Intro to Lab and
Kingdoms
Lab 2: Invertebrates
Lab 3: Vertebrates
(Possible Field Trip)
Lab 4: Animal Behavior
(exam for section 2)
Lab 5: Circulatory System
(CH 32) - Lecture material
(OLD PIGS)
Lab 6: Circulatory and
Respiratory Dissection +
Nervous Dissection
Lab 7: Lab Practical Midterm
SPRING BREAK
Week 8
CH 41: Reproduction
Lab 8:
CH 36: Excretory Lecture +
Digestive, Excretory,
Reproductive Dissection
Week 9
Unit 2 Mini Exam II 50 pts
(CH 25, 36, 41, 42)
3/26/2015
Week 10
No School 4/2 and
4/3/20154
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Unit 3 Exam (4/28/2015)
CH 42: Development
Unit 2 Mini Exam II 50 pts
(CH 25, 36, 41, 42) 3/26/2015
Lab 9: CH 23: Intro to Plants
CH 23: (con’t from Lab)
NO LAB THIS WEEK
CH 23: (con’t)
CH 24: Flowering Plants:
Structure and Organization
CH 25: Flowering Plants:
Nutrition and Transport
CH 27: Flowering Plants:
Reproduction
Field Day or Catch-Up
Unit 3 Exam 4/28/2015
Lab 10: Roots, Stems and
Leaves
Lab 11: Nutrition and
Transport
Lab 12: Reproduction
Final Lab Practical
Punctuality:
Homework and Discussions will NOT be accepted late. Quizzes and note taking missed due to an
excused absence will be excused on a case-by-case basis.
Attendance Policy:
Students are to attend every lecture and lab. If you are unable to attend lecture, notify the instructor
as soon as possible. If possible please attend other sections of the course to avoid missing information
and assignments
DSCC Attendance Policy at http://www.dscc.edu/attendance_policy/.
Class Participation:
Students will be required to participate in online discussions for each Chapter.
Students are also required to take notes and complete homework assignments.
Active engagement in class is encouraged.
Course Ground Rules
Technical
Assistance/Help
Desk:
For technical assistance, contact the DSCC Help Desk.
Dyersburg Campus
- (731) 288-7780
Jimmy Naifeh Center (JNC) - (901) 475-3177
Gibson County Center (GCC) - (731) 222 -5180
Visit the Help Desk on the web at www.dscc.edu/helpdesk for tutorials and other how to guides.
You may also contact the Help Desk by email at [email protected].
General:
Students are expected to prepare for class by staying up-to-date on postings in the eLearn course
shell: assignments, assessments, and reminders will be posted there.
Working cooperatively on assignments that are not quizzes or tests is encouraged. You may contact
other students through eLearn, email, phone, or in person. You should never copy (including
copy/paste) work that is not your own. Any students who work together on an assignment must
still each submit the assignment written in their own words. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero
for all participants. If you are uncertain if it is acceptable to work with another student on an
assignment contact your instructor.
If you miss a lab, and your absence is excused, you must complete an online lab to make up material
missed in lab. The labs will NOT be identical, but will help you learn that material that you have
missed. Lab make-ups will be due within five lecture days of the missed lab, or you will receive a zero.
See DSCC catalogue for specific rules regarding non-discrimination, harassment, safety and security,
and weapons policies.
Email:
1. Always include a subject line.
2. Remember that without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong
way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons is not appropriate when
contacting an instructor or facilitator.
3. Use standard fonts.
4. Do not send large attachments without permission.
5. Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc., should be
avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
6. Respect the privacy of other class members.
Chapter
Discussions:
Must be completed by the date and time listed online.
Only your first post will be counted and graded
You will not be able to see others’ posts until you post has been submitted
Other Important Information
Library Resources
For the DSCC library or help desk visit www.dscc.edu/lrc.
To ask a question about books, interlibrary loans or other LRC information, call the LRC
at 731-286-3361.
Reporting Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at http://www.dscc.edu/fraud.
Students With Disabilities:
Dyersburg State Community College is committed to providing a discrimination free
environment for all students. Students with disabilities are encouraged to inform the
College of any assistance they may need. Please notify the ADA Coordinator at (731)
286-3242.
Safety / Security
Dyersburg State makes crime statistic information available to the public through the
Annual Security Report. This report can be found at www.dscc.edu/security.
DSCC has an emergency preparedness plan and periodically conducts tests of this plan.
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Server Outage Disclaimer:
The server on which DSCC’s web supported/online courses are hosted will be
occasionally unavailable due to upgrades and/or maintenance. Regularly scheduled
outages will occur during the early morning hours of the second Sunday and third
Tuesday of each month. There may also be unplanned downtime due to failures of one
kind or another. Because the server is not located at DSCC, the College cannot directly
correct these situations. You will need to contact your instructor(s) directly to make
accommodations should an unplanned outage prevent you from taking a quiz or
submitting an assignment.
Syllabus Changes:
From time to time during the semester, it may be necessary to make changes to the
material in the course syllabus. Any necessary changes to the course syllabus will be
sent to you by email and posted within the online course material.
Implementation date approved
by Instructional Council: