Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
BSC 1011C
CRN:
20673
Credit:
4
Term:
Spring 2011
This course is a continuation of General Biology I. Topics include surveys of the plant and
animal kingdoms, comparative physiology of vertebrate and invertebrate systems, plant and
animal development, evolution, and ecology. The course provides laboratory support for the
concepts taught in lecture. Laboratory experiences include use of clinical microscope,
dissections of selected animal and plant specimens, and field trips through the nature trail and
other central Florida forests and fields.
Course Catalog
Description:
Instructor:
Andrew Young
Office Location:
Course Title:
General Biology II with Lab
Course / Prefix Number
NA
Contact Information:
Office Hours:
[email protected]
NA
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and Online
Computer Access
Requirements:
C or higher in BSC 1010C
Text: Raven, P. et al. 2008. Biology, 8th Edition
Lab manual on Blackboard
Van De Graaff, K. and Crawley, J. 2009. A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory,
6th Edition
http:www.mharis.com/registration/
Click on the “Next” button under the heading “Register for Self Study Resources”. The next
page will ask you for a registration code, which is inside your book if you purchased it new or
to have a credit card to buy access to these online resources if you bought a used book.
To gain an understanding of the principles of evolution by natural selection to include
scientific evidences to support the theory as well as concepts regarding to evolution of
populations and the process of speciation.
To understand and appreciate the current concepts related to biogenesis and review the history
of life on earth.
Course Objectives:
(what the course will do)
To appreciate life’s diversity and interconnected nature.
To be able to identify representative monerans, protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
To be able to identify local flora and fauna.
To gain an understanding of aspects of organismal behavior.
To gain knowledge of issues related to conservation biology.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this Course:
(what the students take
with them beyond this
course)
Academic Integrity:
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
After successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Propose scientific hypothesis.
Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, using inductive reasoning to draw sound
conclusions.
Design and implement scientific experiments.
Understand and describe aspects of the evolution of life on Earth and the mechanisms
governing it.
Describe current concepts regarding biogenesis as well as outline the history of life on Earth.
Compare and contrast various monerans, protists, fungi, plants, and animals along
morphological and physiological lines.
Recognize and explain rational for organismal behavior.
Describe aspects and causes for biogeographical distributions of life form, the structure and
function of food webs, pyramids of energy and biomass and other basic ecological concepts.
Discuss current issues related to conservation biology.
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis
of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing
assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be
independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration.
Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the
responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible
use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.)
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to
discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg
Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An
appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific information about the OSD
and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then go to “Quick Links” and click on
Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR
Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for
Privacy Policy (FERPA): your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance / Withdrawal
Policies:
Withdrawal Deadline:
Methods of Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
You are expected to attend every lecture and laboratory. If you miss anything, responsibility
for obtaining is up to you. Other particulars regarding attendance and withdrawal are outlined
in the LSCC Schedule.
Friday March 25, 2011
There will be a multiple choice/(T/F) cumulative final exam based on the 17 chapters of study
from our text, worth 200 points towards your final grade.
There will be 15 weekly multiple choice/(T/F) quizzes worth 20 points each. The 10 best will
count 200 point towards your final grade.
There are 7 Lab Exercises and the Lab work will be worth a total of 200 points towards your
final grade.
Final grades will be determined in the following manner:
90-100%
A
80-89%
B
70-79%
C
60-69%
D
0-59%
F
Course Calendar:
Course Calendar Spring 2011
Section 20673
Date
Lecture Chapter/Lab
Jan 6
Ch 20 – Genes within populations
Jan 11
Lab 1 – Natural Selection
Ch 21 – Evidence of Evolution
Jan 13
Ch 21 – Evidence of Evolution
Jan 18
Lab 2 – Cladistics
Ch 22 – Origin of Species
Jan 20
Ch 23 – Origin of Species and Systematics and
Phylogenetics
Jan 25
Lab 3 – Prokaryotes
Ch 26 – Tree of Life
Jan 27
Ch 26 – Tree of Life
Feb 1
Lab 4 – Protists
Ch 28 - Prokaryotes
Feb 3
Ch 28 - Prokaryotes
Feb 8
Lab 5 – Plants
Ch 29 - Protists
Feb 10
Ch 29 - Protists
Feb 15
Lab 5 continued – Plants
Ch 30 – Overview of Green Plants
Feb 17
Ch 30 – Overview of Green Plants
Feb 22
Lab 6 – Fungi
Ch 31 - Fungi
Feb 24
Ch 31 – Fungi
Mar 1
Lab 7 Part A and B
Ch 32 – Over view of Animal Diversity
Mar 3
Ch 33 – Noncoelomate Invertebrates
Mar 8
Ch 34 – Coelomate Invertebrates
Mar 10
Ch 34 – Coelomate Invertebrates
Mar 15
Lab 7 – Parts D,E and F
Ch 35 – Vertebrates
Mar 17
Ch 35 – Vertebrates
Mar 22
Lab 7 – Parts F and G
Ch 54 – Behavioral Biology
Mar 24
Ch 54 – Behavioral Biology
Mar 29
Lab 7 – Parts H and I
Ch 55 – Population Ecology
Mar 31
Ch 55 – Population Ecology
April 5
Lab 7 – Part J
Ch 56 – Community Ecology
April 7
Ch 56 – Community Ecology
April 12
Lab 7 – Part J continued
Ch 57 – Dynamics of Ecosystems
April 14
Ch 57 – Dynamics of Ecosystems
April 19
Lab Exam
April 26
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Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class.
The student is responsible for all material covered or assigned during lecture and/or labs.
Cell phones must be turned off or on mute if brought to class.
No make-up lecture or lab exams will be given. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Students are expected to refer to their college handbook for college policies and procedures.
Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in
College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
Board Rule 2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered
correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting
within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary
changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the
student.