COURSE OUTLINE
GENERAL BIOLOGY 140: 4 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
Instructors:
J. Hopper hopperj@benedict.edu: Alu 202C
Phone: (803)
705-4511
Lecture
and Lab Section 03 Time and Place: MWF
Lecture
and Lab Section 04 Time and Place:
MWF
Lecture
and Lab Section 05 Time and Place: TR
K. Raychoudhury raychoudhuryk@benedict.edu: Alu 202
Phone: (803)
705-4647
Lecture and Lab Section 01 Time and Place: MWF
Lecture and Lab Section 02 Time and
Place: TR
Lecture and Lab Section 06 Time and
Place: MWF
R. Oliver Rusho@benedict.edu Alu 102
Phone: (803)
705-4621
Lecture
and Lab Section 07
Time and Place: MW
Office Hours: SEE INSTRUCTOR
Textbook:
Concepts in Biology by Eldon D. Enger
and Frederick C. Ross, and D. Bailey. Twelfth Edition.
Laboratory Manual:
Laboratory Manual-Concepts in Biology by Eldon D. Enger.
Frederick C. Ross, & D. Bailey. Twelfth
Edition. (Required).
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an integrated service course in the biological sciences. Topics include taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, genetics, and ecology. The course does not count for credit toward the Biology major requirements. Science majors should take Bio 147 and BioI48.
INTRODUCTION:
The General Biology course has been designed as an introductory course for non-science students. The course discussions include animals, plants, and microorganisms in relation to cell biology, genetics, reproduction, development, evolution, and ecology. This is a lecture discussion and laboratory course. . The students will be asked to write reports on selected topics related to the General Biology course. The report assignments may relate to films shown in classes, or review of scientific articles assigned by the instructor. All assignment reports and answers of examinations questions should be written in Standard English.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course the individual
student should achieve these objectives:
1. Define science and describe the scientific
method.
2. Name and define several areas of
biological sciences and identify several distinguished scientists and their
contributions to science.
3. Describe the chemical structure, synthesis, and function of
the molecules of life.
4. Summarize the principle characteristics
of viruses, bacteria, protistans, fungi, plants and
animals.
5. Describe the structure and function of plant and animal cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
6. Compare between the photosynthesis and respiration processes.
7. Discuss
inheritance of transmitted characteristics among living organisms.
8. Describe
the origin and evolution of living organisms.
9. Make
inferences about the behavior patterns of living organisms.
10. Analyze
the interaction of various organisms with their environment.
TXTBOOK DISCUSSION TOPICS:
What is Biology (Chapter 1)
The Basics of
Life: (Chapter 2)
Organic Molecules: The Molecules of Life (Chapter 3)
Cell Structure and Function (Chapter 4)
Enzymes, Coenzymes, and Energy (Chapter 5)
Biochemical Pathways-Cellular Respiration (Chapter 6)
Biochemical Pathways-Photosynthesis (Chapter 7)
DNA and RNA-The Molecular Basis of Heredity (Chapter 8)
Cell Division-Replication and Reproduction (Chapter 9)
Patterns of Inheritance (Chapter 10)
Applications of Biotechnology (Chapter 11)
Diversity within Species and Population Genetics (Chapter
12)
Evolution and Natural Selection (13)
The Formation of Species and Evolutionary Changes
(Chapter 14)
Ecosystem Dynamics: The Flow of Energy and Matter
(Chapter 15)
Community Interactions (Chapter 16)
Population Ecology (Chapter 17)
Evolutionary and Ecological Aspects of Behavior
(Chapter 18
The Origin of Life and Evolution of Cells (19)
The Classification and Evolution of Organisms (Chapter
20)
The Nature of Microorganisms (Chapter 21)
The Plant Kingdom (Chapter 22)
The Animal Kingdom (Chapter 23)
Materials
Exchange in the Body (Chapter 24)
Nutrition: Food
and Diet (Chapter 25)
The Bodys
Control Mechanisms and Immunity (Chapter26)
Human
Reproduction, Sex, and Sexuality (Chapter 27)
LABORATORY EXERCISES (five out-of ten will be counted toward
your final grade):
The lab schedules are subject to change (i.e., weather
conditions):
Common Labs:
1.
Lab Safety Rules Week of
2.
Metric Measurements and the Scientific Method
Week of
3.
Atoms and Molecules Week of
4.
Diffusion and Osmosis Week of
5.
The Microscope Week of
6.
Survey of Cell Types: Structure and Function
Week of
7.
Mitosis and Meiosis Week of
Make-up Labs (will be set-up according to teacher
discretion during the week of November 13).
8.
Determining Your Daily Energy Balance
9.
Frog Dissection
10.
Roll Call of Animals
T 9:15am Section 1: K. Raychoudhury
T 1:00pm Section 4: J. Hopper
T 3:00pm Section 6: K. Raychoudhury
M 10:00pm Section 5: J. Hopper
W 7:30pm Section 7: R. Rush
Th 9:15am Section 2: K. Raychoudhury
Th 1:00pm Section 3: J. Hopper
EVALUATION
PROCEDURES:
An examination covering the lecture and laboratory will be given upon completion of each unit/chapter. The unit/chapter examination will cover the subject matter discussed after the previous unit/chapters examination. In other words, no unit/chapter examination will include all the lecture and lab material discussed during the entire semester except the final. The final examination will cover all the lecture and laboratory materials taught during the semester.
Laboratory and special assignments will be due as assigned. Instructor may from time to time give special library assignments to students. All assignments, reports, and answers of examinations questions should be written in Standard English. Evaluation of all written work will be based on the correct use of grammar and the accuracy of technical information.
GRADING SYSTEM:
90% or above = A
80 to 89.9% = B
70 to 79.9"
= C
60 to 69.9% = D;
and
59.9% or below = F
The college's SE2 grading policy will be used in the grading
system in this course.
A common pre-exam and final exam will be administered for this course.
The laboratory component of this course constitutes 25% of the final grade.
Students are expected to complete the assigned work within the time framework established by the instructor.
There will be no extra credit given to any student during the course.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. ATTENDANCE: Students are required to attend class regularly, punctually, and not to leave class early. Any student coming late or leaving early maybe marked absent. Students who miss seven or more classes will be withdrawn from the course. Absences must be excused by the vice president of the Division of Student Affairs located in the administration building-room 102. Official excuses must be presented to the instructor at the next class period. Obtaining an official excuse does not excuse a student from the assignments missed during the absence.
2. LABORATORY REPORTS: Laboratory reports and library assignments may be assigned by the instructor. The instructor is under no obligation to accept the late reports.
3. EXAMINATION POLICY: Examinations will be given only on the days they are scheduled. Make-up examinations will only be given to students with an official excuse.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS:
1. Bring a pen / pencil, and a note book to
class.
2. Bring your Biology textbook to your lecture class.
3. Work on your worksheets & study
guides (mandatory). Turn in your
completed worksheets on chapter test day. This will be graded.
4. Take your exams / tests on the scheduled
date.
5. Do not miss labs. Bring your lab manual
and a pencil to the lab (ALU
219).
6. Complete the lab as directed. Turn in
your individual lab sheets as
instructed
at the end of the lab period. This will be graded.
7. Class Participation (text book
exploration) is mandatory. Turn in
assigned work at the end of class (same day).
This will be graded.
8. Students are required to come to class /
lab on time. The colleges
attendance policy will be
strictly followed and implemented.
Students must provide official college excuses to your instructor.
9. Students are expected to sign the
attendance roll when they come to
class / lab.
10. Students
are required to turn in their individual work in person.
11. Please
keep all questions not related to the topic being discussed (i.e., excuses,
late work, or other issues) until the end of the class.
I2. Do not wear headphones or other such
devices in class and keep cell phones turned off.
13. Class disruptions in any form will not
be tolerated.
The Grading Policy has 2 components:
Labs
Homework
Attendance
Assignments
Class participation
Attendance
Exams
Mid-term Test
Final Exam
Assignments
Each student is assigned a numerical grade for effort and a numerical
grade for knowledge by inputting grades into the excel grade book. The excel electronic grade book will
calculate the students letter grade for effort, knowledge, and the final
grade.