Spring Instructor: Dr. John Tiftickjian

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1 BIO 101 General Biology II Course Information Delta State University Department of Biological Sciences Instructor: Dr. John Tiftickjian Spring 2016 Section: BIO 101, section 1 CRN or section 2 CRN Class meetings: Lecture: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:00 8:50, Gibson-Gunn 103 Lab: Wed, 2:00-4:50 (sec 1) or Thu, 1:40-4:20 (sec 2), Caylor 234 Credit: 4 Prerequisites: BIO 100 or one semester of college biology for science majors (with grade of C or above for biology and environmental science majors). BIO 110 (biology for non-majors) is not sufficient preparation. Textbook: Lab manual: Internet access: Course website: Brooker, Widmaier, Graham, and Stiling, 2015, Principles of Biology, ISBN Handouts will be furnished for each lab meeting. You will need Internet access for and to download assignments, lecture outlines, study guides, etc. The course website can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet. Network access is available several places on campus, including the computer lab in the library. Library lab hours are posted here: about-dsu/administration/special-projects/office-of-informationtechnology/computer-labs/. Who is this course for? (Please read carefully.) BIO 101 is designed (and required) for biology majors and minors and for students who are required to take a two-semester majors-level general biology course, such as those in pre-health professions programs. If you are not a science or preprofessional major and are taking this course only to satisfy general education requirements, this may be the wrong course for you. If you are not sure you are in the right course, please talk to me and to your advisor to make sure before you continue in this course. Do not come to me later in the semester complaining that you were in the wrong course. General course description BIO 101 is the continuation of BIO 100. The Principles of Biology sequence (BIO 100 and 101) is designed to give you a introductory understanding of the major areas of the life sciences. The main objective of these two courses is to provide the foundation for all succeeding biology courses at DSU (except those for non-science majors). This makes them two of the most important courses you will take as a biology major (or minor). Another important objective is to give those who are considering a career in the sciences or heath professions a general look at the various branches of biology so that they might better choose areas of concentration for further study. BIO 101 covers the mechanisms of evolution; the classification of prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals; plant and animal form and function; and ecology. In other words, it is primarily an introductory survey of the kingdoms of organisms from the simplest unicellular species to the most BIO 101 Principles of Biology II 1 of 4

2 complex multicellular ones. By the end of the semester, we should have a good idea of the vast diversity of organisms, how they evolved, and how they are related. Course objectives After completing this course, students should be able to: analyze biological phenomena by considering the reasons behind the structures and processes that define an organism. think beyond just knowing names of molecules, cells, organs, and the functions they perform by developing an understanding of why structures and processes make sense for survival. begin to appreciate that there are millions of species, from the simplest bacteria to the largest plants and animals, and realizing that this species diversity is part of what defines life. understand that there are diverse adaptations for survival. All species must solve problems to survive: obtain energy, water, and nutrients; grow; and reproduce. These problems are different in different environments, and organisms have evolved to solve these problems in different ways. understand that all organisms are the products of natural selection. Every biological phenomenon must be considered in light of the process of evolution. appreciate that biological systems are complex and that science recognizes a hierarchy of organization: atoms, molecules, cells, organisms, populations, ecosystems, biosphere. describe how basic chemical and physical principles apply to cell structure, metabolism, reproduction, heredity, and evolution. achieve competency in the use of the tools of biology, especially the light microscope, which is used extensively in the laboratory component of the course. Expected preparation This course builds on the general biological concepts you learned in BIO 100. I will expect you to remember those basic principles, especially cell biology, genetics, and metabolism. Because we use the same textbook as BIO 100, you can review concepts that you may need to brush up on at times. The textbook Don't panic at the size of the textbook! It is used for both BIO 100 and BIO 101, so you have already covered about half of it. We cover much of the other half in this course. We will follow the text fairly closely, and there will be regular reading assignments for each lecture period. It is a very large amount of information, so keep up-to-date with your reading assignments. Most of you will already have the book from last semester. If not, the book is available in the campus bookstore for purchase. There are other sources you might want to check for the best price. Several online book sellers carry the book, both new and used. If you consider buying online, remember to consider shipping costs and how soon the book will get to you. If it takes longer than a couple of days, you may get behind on your reading assignments. The textbook is also offered as an ebook from and other sources, which can save a little money. BIO 101 Principles of Biology II 2 of 4

3 Check carefully when you purchase your book to be sure you are getting the right one. At the top of this syllabus you will find the correct ISBN for the book you need. Check the ISBN carefully. We do not use a published laboratory manual. The faculty who teach BIO 101 at Delta State have compiled a set of laboratory exercises specifically for this course. These will be supplied as handouts for each lab period. Lecture format Lecture format for this course is pretty traditional for an introductory science course. We will discuss concepts that you read about in the textbook. Although most of this will be me talking, be prepared to answer questions that I may ask of the class and do some class discussion where the topic is suited to that approach. I will expect that you have read the textbook assignment before each lecture. I will present an outline of the lecture on the projection screen that we will work from. This is not a slide show format like you might be familiar with in other classes, but just a guide to work from for more in-depth discussion. All lecture outlines will be available on the course web site, so you don t need to copy everything down that you see on the screen. You can go online later to print that information if you want to. I try to include illustrations, diagrams, micrographs, etc. wherever possible to make the lecture a more visual experience. Laboratory format Labs meet once per week. When there are two lab sections for each lecture section, about 1/2 the class is registered in one lab section, and about 1/2 in the other. Make sure you know what time your lab section meets. We will talk more about how labs will work at the first lab meeting. Unlike some chemistry and physics courses, the lab is not a separate course. You won't get separate lecture and lab grades. Grades for lab assignments and lecture assignments will be combined to give you a single letter grade. Course web site The URL for the course web site is given above. This site is not yet complete, but it is constantly being updated. Here you will find class news, assignments, lecture outlines, and other information that will be useful. Note that this is not an online course, but should be considered Web-enhanced. You are not often required to make use of the this web site, but it is strongly recommended. You will find materials here that may not be in the textbook or covered completely in lecture, but all the online content is designed to enhance the course and help to improve your grade. You should check the site frequently as it is constantly changing. The most important page is the outline page that shows an updated schedule of lecture and lab topics, reading assignments, and other assignments. Although not yet complete, you will also find lecture outlines, study guides, and links to related information on the Internet. Assignments and testing Daily quizzes. [approximately 50 points] Mini-quizzes will be given at the beginning of most lecture periods. A typical quiz will take about 5 minutes. Material for quizzes will come mostly from the day s reading assignment and recent lecture or lab discussions. Laboratory. [approximately 50 points] Some of the lab exercises will have associated lab reports that will be turned in for a grade. Lecture exams. [300 points] There will be three major exams during the semester. Each exam will cover material presented in lecture, textbook readings, and lab work. Questions will be both objective BIO 101 Principles of Biology II 3 of 4

4 (mostly multiple choice) and short essay questions. I will give you more specific information about exams as we get close to the first one. Planned exam dates are shown on the course outline but are subject to change. You will find some example exam questions on the web site. Lab Exams. [200 points]. There will be two lab exams, one about midterm and one at the end of the term. Lab exams will be the practical type. I will ask you to identify and answer questions about specimens and microscope slides. Other assignments. [0-50 points] There will be some additional assignments depending on how things develop during the semester. Sometimes I have ideas for new things to try which will count toward your grade. Final exam. [150 points] The final exam is comprehensive. That is, it will cover information taken from the whole semester. However, questions on older material will be more general than on earlier exams. Those questions should not be difficult as long as you have reviewed the major concepts covered throughout the semester. Approximately 2/3 of the final will come from material covered after the 3rd exam. The format of the final is similar to that of the lecture exams, but will of course be a bit longer. Grading Assignment Points Percent grade Letter grade Daily quizzes ~ A Lecture exams B Laboratory work ~ C Lab exams D Other assignments 0-50 below 60 F Final exam 150 Total points The table shows how assignments, quizzes, exams, etc. will count toward your overall grade. Because your grade is based on total points and not on a complicated weighting system, it is easy to determine your grade at any time. The point total is only approximate and may change somewhat. Checking your grades Throughout the semester, you will be able to check your grade online on a secure web page. You must log in with a unique password so no one but you will be able to see your grades. You will receive your password shortly after the course begins. Note that this web page is independent of the Blackboard system used by Delta State. The login ID and password you might be using for another course through Blackboard will not work for Dr. T's courses. Other course policies See the course policies handout for additional information on attendance, grading, dropping the course, etc. BIO 101 Principles of Biology II 4 of 4

5 BIO 101 Course Schedule Date Topics Readings Assignments Evolution and systematics Welcome Welcome message Mon 1/11/2016 Introduction Course policies Review syllabus Wed 1/13/2016 Origin and history of life Ch 18: Sign up for reminders LAB: No lab Fri 1/15/2016 Origin and history of life Ch 18: Origins study quide Mon 1/18/2016 MARTIN LUTHER KING holiday Wed 1/20/2016 Introduction to evolution Ch 19: LAB: Statistics and data presentation Fri 1/22/2016 Introduction to evolution Ch 19: Mon 1/25/2016 Population genetics Ch 19: Evolution study quide Wed 1/27/2016 Origin of species Ch 20: LAB: Population genetics Fri 1/29/2016 Taxonomy and systematics Ch 21: Mon 2/1/2016 Taxonomy and systematics Ch 21: Taxonomy study quide Prokaryotes, protists, fungi Wed 2/3/2016 Bacteria and Archaea Ch 22: LAB: Research project (Fast plants) Fri 2/5/2016 Bacteria and Archaea Ch 22: Prokaryotes study guide Root word quiz Word list online study for quiz Mon 2/8/2016 Protists, introduction Ch 22: Wed 2/10/2016 FIRST EXAM Through bacteria Sample exam questions LAB: Bacteria Fri 2/12/2016 Protists, life cycles Ch 22: Mon 2/15/2016 Protists, algae Ch 22: Wed 2/17/2016 Protists, algae Ch 22: LAB: Algae, protoza Fri 2/19/2016 Protists, protozoa Ch 22: Protists study guide Mon 2/22/2016 Fungi, introduction Ch 24: Wed 2/24/2016 Fungi, classification Ch 24: Fungi study guide LAB: Fungi Fri 2/26/2016 Fungi, classification Ch 24: Fungi study guide Plant classification Mon 2/29/2016 Origin of land plants: bryophytes Ch 23: Bryophytes study guide Wed 3/2/2016 Origin of land plants: bryophytes Ch 23: Bryophytes study guide LAB: Bryophytes Fri 3/4/2016 SECOND EXAM Through fungi Sample exam questions Mon 3/7/2016 SPRING BREAK: 3/7-3/11 Schedule for BIO 101 January 9, 2016

6 Date Topics Readings Assignments Mon 3/14/2016 Gymnosperms Ch 23: Wed 3/16/2016 Seedless vascular plants Ch 23: Seedless plants study guide LAB: LAB PRACTICAL EXAM (Wed section) Thu 3/17/2016 LAB: LAB PRACTICAL EXAM (Thu section) Fri 3/18/2016 Angiosperms Ch 23: , Ch 30: Seed plants study guide Animal classification Mon 3/21/2016 Introduction to animals Ch 25: Wed 3/23/2016 Invertebrates Ch 25: LAB: Seedless vascular plants Fri 3/25/2016 EASTER HOLIDAY Mon 3/28/2016 Invertebrates Ch 25: Invertebrates study guide Wed 3/30/2016 Invertebrates Ch 25: Invertebrates study guide LAB: Seed plants Fri 4/1/2016 Vertebrates Ch 26: Vertebrates study guide Mon 4/4/2016 Vertebrates Ch 26: Vertebrates study guide Plant form and function Wed 4/6/2016 Structure of flowering plants Ch 27: Plant structure study guide LAB: Plant structure Fri 4/8/2016 THIRD EXAM Through vertebrates Sample exam questions Mon 4/11/2016 Structure of flowering plants Ch 27: Wed 4/13/2016 Plant development Ch 28: LAB: Invertebrate dissections Fri 4/15/2016 Transport in plants Ch 29: Plant physiology study guide Animal form and function Mon 4/18/2016 Introduction to animal structure Ch 31 Wed 4/20/2016 Introduction to animal structure Ch 31 Animal structure study guide LAB: Vertebrate dissections Fri 4/22/2016 Digestion and absorption Ch 35 Digestion study guide Mon 4/25/2016 Respiratory system Ch 37 Respiration study guide Wed 4/27/2016 Excretory system Ch 38 Excretion study guide LAB PRACTICAL EXAM (Wed section) Thu 4/28/2016 Fri 4/29/2016 LAB PRACTICAL EXAM (Thu section) Review Wed 5/4/2016 FINAL LECTURE EXAM - 8:00 AM Sample exam questions Schedule for BIO 101 January 9, 2016