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Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences
BIOL 130-01 General Biology II
Spring 2009
I. Locator Information Instructor Dr. Stephen J. Salek Credit Hours 4. Course Location & Meeting Time: Lecture TR 11:00 -12:15 LS 102 Lab M 10:00-11:50 LS 116 Total Contact Hours 4. Office Hours M 2:00-3:00, TR 9 :00-1 1 :00, 1:00-2:00, F 1- Office Location LSA 332 or LSA 340 LAB Office Telephone use email before calling 672 - (Office) 672-2103 (lab) E-mail ssalek@uncfsu.edu FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of charge, an electronic mail account that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has established email as the primary mode of communicating with enrolled students about impending deadlines, upcoming events, and other information important to student progression at the university. Students are responsible for reading their email on a regular basis to remain aware of important information disseminated by the university. The university maintains open- use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be used to access electronic mail. Students making inquiries via email to FSU faculty and staff about academic records, grades, bills, financial aid, and other matters of a confidential nature are required to use their FSU email account. Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at: http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf II. COURSE DESCRIPTION Biology 130, General Biology II, is designed to acquaint Biology non-majors and majors with the science of living organisms and to familiarize them with general techniques and methods employed by scientists. The course aims to equip students with facts and skills necessary to make informed decisions in today’s scientifically complex environment. Major areas of study include structure/function relationships in plants and animals, adaptation, and homeostasis, biodiversity, relationships between organisms at the population and community level, relationships between organisms and their environments at the ecosystem level, and to evolutionary biology. Includes two (2) hours of internet laboratory (see below) exercises applying concepts learned in lecture. Prerequisite: Biology 110 or equivalent and a willingness to put in plenty of study. The ability to use internet technology, especially blackboard is expected.
III. Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, IV. TEXTBOOK Campbell, Reece, Taylor and Simon. 2006. Biology: Concepts and Connections, 5th ed. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. ISBN 13 978-0-321-51244- There is no lab manual for this class. V. Student Learning Outcomes By the end of this course each student should be able to:
1. Explain where atoms come from.
2. Have a general understanding of the history of life as it is presently
understood and explain the basic mechanisms of evolution.
3. Identify the seven major levels of classification of living things.
4. Describe the three domains of life.
5. Distinguish among the kingdoms of Eukaryotes.
6. Explain theories about the origin of life.
7. Describe the main characteristics that distinguish viruses from bacteria and
bacteria from Protists.
8. Understand the harmful and beneficial effects of microorganisms.
9. Describe the body plan of a fungus.
10. Contrast saprophytic and parasitic fungi.
11. Contrast vascular with nonvascular plants.
12. Contrast the seed plants with other vascular plants.
13. Describe the characteristics of the major animal phyla and name examples of
animals from each of those phyla.
14. Describe the structure and functions of epithelial, connective, muscular, and
nervous tissue.
15. Identify the locations of human organ systems.
16. Explain how various organ systems contribute to homeostasis.
17. Identify the components of blood and indicate their functions.
18. Trace the flow of blood through the human circulatory system.
19. Explain how the specific defense response works.
20. Explain how immunization works.
21. Name the organs in the human digestive system and explain their functions.
22. Understand the nutrient requirements of humans.
23. Compare the respiratory systems of aquatic animals with those of terrestrial
animals.
24. Name the parts of the human respiratory system and indicate their functions.
25. Understand the role of the liver and kidneys in maintaining homeostasis.
26. Explain the action of an excretory system.
27. Understand how nervous impulses are transmitted.
28. Name the major parts of the vertebrate brain and indicate an important
function of each part.
29. Name the parts of the human eye and ear and explain the functions of their
parts.
30. Name the three major types of skeletons in the animal kingdom and explain
how they differ.
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9. TECHNOLOGY This course will help strengthen and enhance the candidates’ technological competence and skill in using technology. Candidates will use a variety of technologies to enhance their knowledge of technology in this course. Technological Applications for this Course x Productivity tool (Power Point) x Presentation software x Internet x Web page construction x e-mail x On-line applications x Grade book Video camera Scanner Excel Smart board x Lap Top and LCD panel Music Stereo and CD Technology Standards Used in this Course NCDPI Technology Standards Assessment(s)
- Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Students will use blackboard, email, and web based simulations to submit work to the instructor.
- Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Students are given the opportunity to set up LCD projectors and tablet PC’s in class. VI. Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria All assignments must be completed by or before the date and time listed on the schedule page. These dates and times will be clearly stated ahead of time in the syllabus and on the schedule page. I will not accept late work, and will issue a zero for all late work with the exceptions listed below (see “Tardy and Incomplete work”). All complaints and concerns should initially be made to me before bringing them to any other university employee. A short in person discussion usually resolves issues quickly. All students must send me an email stating that they agree to the terms in this syllabus. You should carefully consider all course policies before taking this course. ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL You are expected to complete all work. If you are not able to turn in your assignments during a particular week, they must be turned in prior to that week, not after that week. If you must withdraw from the course it is YOUR responsibility to complete the necessary paperwork for the withdrawal. If you stop completing assignments without officially withdrawing from the course, you will receive the grade earned based on your point total (at the time you stop attending) divided by
the maximum points (as if you had completed ALL work). This usually means a grade of F will be recorded. If you do not interact with the course by 9 / 2 /200 8 , you will be considered a no show (see below) and an interim grade if “X” will be entered. It is the student’s responsibility to carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of the semester and adjust their schedules to accommodate assessment deadlines. Any student unwilling to do this must drop the class immediately. EVALUATION CRITERIA Assignments Points 4 Exams 100 each (lowest dropped) Internet Lab exercises 50 Laboratory exams (2) 25 pts ea. 50 Essays and chapter summaries/assignments
Final exam (cannot be dropped) 100 Total 600 I grades Incompletes will be given in extraordinary circumstances only. In the event that an “I” is issued, the student must submit a list of all incomplete assessments by email. In addition, the student must research and indicate the date when the incomplete will be turned to an F if the work is not turned in. The instructor will reply confirming or correcting this list and date. When the work has been completed, the student must contact me via email and indicate when the work will be turned in. When we agree on a date and time, the student must submit all of the work at one time (by email). I will not grade any assessments that are turned in days, months, or weeks apart. Exams Exams will be given through the blackboard system. They will be posted under assignments. You will need access to a networked computer to complete them. If one is not available in your home, you may use those in the campus computer labs, or your local library. You will be tested on lectures, readings, and lab material. The exam format is a combination of multiple choice, matching, true or false, multiple answer and essay questions. Students will be given access to all exams for 28 hours. The time and date of each exam will be posted on the schedule page on the first day of class, well ahead of time. Please make arrangements to have computer access ahead of time. Each exam has a one hour and twenty minute time limit once the exam link is clicked. I will check my email for the first 24 hours after the exam is posted in order to reset an exam if needed. After this time, I will not reset an exam for any reason. Students should take the exam within the first 24 hours if they expect the exam to be reset for any reason. It is the student’s responsibility to carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of the semester and adjust their schedules to accommodate assessment deadlines. If you cannot keep the deadlines I strongly suggest you drop the class immediately. In BIOL 130, exams and lab exams are closed book. You may not use any resources for aid on these. Obtaining or viewing of prior copies of exams is considered cheating. Distributing or discussing exam questions is considered cheating. Tardy and Incomplete work I do not accept late work without a reasonable excuse. Examples of these include unexpected illnesses accompanied by a doctor’s note, or the death of an immediate family member. Each assignment will have a due date listed under the blackboard assignments link. If you submit your work after this deadline, I will not read it unless you have provided a sanctioned excuse. Traveling to a location that has no internet connection will not be considered a valid excuse for incomplete work.
d. Falsification. Such conduct shall include the unauthorized changing of grades or conduct involving any untruth, either spoken or written regarding any circumstances related to academic work. e. Plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying the language, structure, ideas and/or thoughts of another, without giving appropriate recognition and/or adopting the same as one’s own original work. Tentative Grading Scale: Grade Point Total Numerical equivalent A 92- B 83- C 73- D 72- F < 63 REVISION OF GRADES – STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES The following revisions became effective on August 16, 2007. WN GRADE DISCONTINUED: WN - Withdrawal due to non-attendance - discontinued, effective August 16,
STUDENTS: Do not expect faculty to withdraw you for non-attendance. Drop or withdraw* from classes according to the deadlines published in the catalog. *See warning below about class withdrawals. NEW TYPE OF GRADE: INTERIM GRADES – (New name for “midterm grade,” with additional purposes). Interim grades will be assigned from the first week of the semester until the deadline for class withdrawals. Interim grades are used for informational and warning purposes only; they are not part of your permanent transcript and have no effect on your GPA. Instructors may assign interim grade of F to warn students of poor academic performance or they may assign “X” or “EA” grades. (See below for explanations) After midterm, faculty will assign all students an interim grade of A – F to inform students of their academic status as of midterm. INTERIM GRADE X = NO SHOW – Assigned to students who are on a class roster, but never attend class. For warning purposes only; NOT a final grade. STUDENTS: Check interim grades early in the semester. If you have an X grade, either begin attending the class or withdraw* from it. *See warning below about class withdrawals. If you do not take action in response to an X grade, you will receive a final grade of FN. (See “FN” below) INTERIM GRADE EA = EXCESSIVE ABSENCES - Assigned to students whose class absences exceed 10% of the total contact hours. For warning purposes only, NOT a final grade. STUDENTS: Check your interim grades often. If you have an “EA” grade for a class, you are in jeopardy of failure if you do not take immediate actions. Either resume attending the class or withdraw from it. *See warning below about class withdrawals. NEW FINAL GRADE: FN = FAILURE DUE TO NON-ATTENDANCE – Assigned to students who are on class roster, but never attend the class. An FN grades is equivalent to an F grade in the calculation of the GPA. STUDENTS: You must attend (or withdraw* from) all the classes for which you are enrolled. *See warning below about class withdrawals. WARNING ABOUT CLASS WITHDRAWALS: When you withdraw from a class, you are wasting your money and time. You receive no refund for withdrawing from individual classes and you slow your progress toward degree completion.
If you withdraw from or fail more than one-third of your classes, you will no longer be eligible for financial aid. STRIVE TO EARN CREDIT FOR ALL THE CLASSES IN WHICH YOU ENROLL; WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES ONLY WHEN IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY!
Final Grades – This policy became effective on August 16, 2007
Grade Credit Hours Quality Points Meaning A Hours attempted and earned 4 per credit hour; Exceptionally high B Hours attempted and earned 3 per credit hour Good C Hours attempted and earned 2 per credit hour Satisfactory D Hours attempted and earned 1 per credit hour Marginally passing F Hours attempted – Not earned 0 per credit hour Failing FN Hours attempted – Not earned 0 per credit hour Failing due to non- attendance. (Student registered, but never attended.) W Hours attempted – Not earned No impact on GPA Class withdrawal prior to deadline (see Academic Calendar) P Hours attempted and earned No impact on GPA Satisfactory - Assigned only in classes specified as Pass/ Fail WU Hours attempted – Not earned No impact on GPA Withdrawal from all classes for semester or term AU Hours attempted – Not earned No impact on GPA Auditing VII. Academic Support Resources Use the external links on your blackboard site. VIII. Biology 130 tentative schedule
Syllabus
Weekly course activities should include printing notes from the blackboard site, attending
class, completing chapter summaries, and completing exams and online laboratories
when they are scheduled.
Review and Discussion Sheet This does not need to be turned in. You may use it as a
partial test review.
How to complete chapter summaries
** Please study the due dates for exams and assignments on the schedule below and put
them on your calendar right away. Exams and quizzes, and assignments cannot be turned
in late. If you cannot complete them when they are scheduled, you must prepare them
early and complete them before the due date, not after.**
Online Lectures part 1
Online Lectures part 2
Lab exam I (covers transpiration, immunology and frog dissection. Closed book exam)
Week 9
Endocrine/Circulation
Campbell 26, 23
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Lab Circulatory Physiology take the lab quiz on blackboard due by 1:00 PM on 3/
Week 10
Spring Break Catch up!
Week 11
Circulation
Exam 3 Covers 22 ,23 and 26 and will be available 3/19 at 1:00 PM until 3/20 at 5:00 PM. I will not reset this exam after 3/20 at 10:00 AM
Campbell 23
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Week 12
Nutrition/Digestion
Campbell 21
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Week 13
Nervous/Sensory
Campbell 28, 29
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Sensory Notes
Animation link
Neuroscience Interactive do the quiz on blackboard by 1:00PM on 4/
Week 14
Muscular
Exam 4 Covers 21,28 and 29 and will be available 4/9 at 1:00 PM until 4/ at 5:00 PM. I will not reset this exam after 4/10 at 10:00 AM
Campbell 30
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Lab exam 2 (closed book)
Week 15
Ecology
Campbell 34, 37
Online Notes 34
Online Lecture 34
Online notes 37
Online Lecture 37 pt. 1
Online Lecture 37 pt. 2
Week 16
Review
Week 17
Last exam 75% of the final exam will cover 30, 34 and 37. 25% of the last exam is cumulative, covering everything from the entire
semester. The last exam will be available 4 /28/09 at 8:00 AM until 4/29/09 at 12:00 PM. I will not reset this exam after 4/29/07 at 5:00 PM
Week 18
Mandatory Final Meeting
5/6 @10AM in LS 116
*** This is a tentative schedule. The instructor reserves the right to alter it at any
time. It is your responsibility to be in class and check your blackboard page in
order to keep pace with any changes made to the schedule or assignments.***
IX. TEACHING STRATEGIES
A combination of lecturing, interactive lecturing, laboratory exercises and computer based presentations will be used. XI. Bibliography Books N. A. Campbell and J. B. Reece. (2004) Biology 7th^ Edition. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. Journals Electronic journals and databases may be accessed through the Charles Chestnutt Library or through external links from our blackboard page: http://blackboard.uncfsu.edu/ http://library.uncfsu.edu
