BIOL Introductory Biology II (Online) Course Syllabus Fall 2014

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1 BIOL Introductory Biology II (Online) Course Syllabus Fall 2014 Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Edgewater Hall 255, ,. DisabilityResourceCenter@clayton.edu COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: BIOL 1112, Introductory Biology II CRN CREDIT HOURS: 3.0 semester credit hours Course Orientation & Location: Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall building room B11 This is a required meeting. If you cannot attend this meeting, you need to sign up for another section of this class. Bring your laptop computer. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The biology sequence (BIOL ) covers basic and biological chemistry, cellular organization and function, cell division, bioenergetics, ecology and organ/system physiology as well as Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, biotechnology, and evolutionary principles. BIOL 1112 includes the basic and biological chemistry, cellular organization and function, cell division, bioenergetics, ecology and selected topics in organ/system physiology. This sequence is designed for non-science majors. The biology sequence of BIOL 1107 and 1108 is the sequence advised for science majors and most medical majors. If you have questions about the appropriate sequence for your major, please ask your instructor. COURSE PREREQUISITE: BIO 1111 Introductory Biology I IN-CLASS USE OF STUDENT NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS: Student notebook computers may be used in this class. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor. GaVIEW Desire2Learn (Online Instruction): On-line activities will take place in Desire2Learn, the virtual classroom for the course, and in BIOPORTAL, the course textbook web site. Announcements and other relevant course material will be posted in Desire2Learn (D2L). This should be your first point of contact for the class. However, extensive assignments will be given in the BioPortal. You must have access to both Desire2Learn and BioPortal.

2 You can gain access to Desire2Learn, by signing on to the SWAN portal and selecting GaVIEW on the top right side. If you experience any difficulties in Desire2Learn, please or call The HUB at or (678) 466-HELP (Do NOT me because I cannot fix technical issues). You will need to provide the date and time of the problem, your SWAN username, the name of the course that you are attempting to access, and your instructor's name. Access to the BioPortal will be explained below under textbook information. Notebook Computer Requirement: Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student s academic program. For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to COMPUTER SKILL PREREQUISITES: This class is an online class and as such requires that you have excellent computer skills. The class will be taught through Desire2Learn and the BioPortal. You must be proficient in your use of Desire2Learn. You will have to access Desire2Learn to participate in the class. You must also be able to use the BioPortal for the class. In addition, you need to be able to do the following: Able to use the Windows TM operating system. Able to use the Microsoft Word TM word processing program. Able to send and receive using the Outlook TM or Outlook Express TM program. Able to use a Web browser. If you are unable to perform these computer tasks, it is HIGHLY recommended that you do not take this online class. Biology 1112 is also taught as a traditional fact-to-face class and this format will be better suited for you. There will be an orientation meeting the first Saturday that classes begin, August 16, 2014, in which various features of D2L and the BioPortal required for this class will be explained. However, if you are NOT highly computer literate, then you should NOT take the class online. It is important in using the different web sites in this class to keep in mind the optimal Internet servers to use. Internet Explorer seems to work best with BioPortal while chrome is not recommended. In contrast, Internet Explorer does not always work best with all features with Desire2Learn, but firefox is suggested by the HUB. If you have problems with some of the programs, I would first recommend using a different Internet browser.

3 COURSE OBJECTIVES: To understand the basic concepts of chemistry which are applicable to introductory biology. To understand the principles of evolution and the means by which evolution is studied. To describe the structure and explain the function of the cellular organelles. To describe the processes involved in cellular division. To understand general chemical and energetic processes that occur within most eukaryotic cells. To understand ecosystem structure and function. To understand how the scientific method was employed in acquiring biological information. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: General education outcomes: o Communication: knowledge base. BIOL 1112 will provide knowledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning genetics, biotechnology and biodiversity.. o Critical thinking: all components (question/issue, method, evidence, conclusion). BIOL 1112 will require application of knowledge base information to understand biological relationship. TEACHER EDUCATION STANDARDS: The content of this course syllabus correlates to education standards established by national and state education governing agencies, accrediting agencies and learned society/ professional education associations. Please refer to the course correlation matrices located at the following web site: PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: This is Introductory Biology II for non-majors. You can find the schedule of course activities in the syllabus which is in the START HERE file folder on GaVIEW/D2L. This is an asynchronous course; however, you are expected check GaView/D2L a minimum of twice a week for announcements and updates. Course modules will be assigned on a weekly basis according to the Course Schedule and include objectives, a lesson guide and expectations for completing homework assignments. You are expected to actively participate in all aspects of the course. This includes completion of assigned readings, homework assignments, and tests or quizzes. Course weeks run Sunday through Saturday, with Saturday at 11:55 p.m. EST as the deadline for making posts and submitting the week's discussions/quizzes and assignments, unless otherwise informed. All work assigned during the weekly course module(s) must be turned in by this deadline; late work will not be accepted. It is suggested that you read through all course content in the week's assigned module(s) to get a feel what is expected during the course week and to help you plan your time wisely.

4 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Dr. Diane Day (CRN ) Phone: (678) Fax: (678) Homepage: Office: NBS 146 On-Campus Office hours: M & W 12:00 pm 2:00 pm On-line Office hours: T 5:00 pm 7:00 pm CLASS MEETINGS: Section CRN Days Times Room Instructor Online Class will be held asynchronously Day TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Students can purchase BioPortal (which includes the e-book) directly from WH Freeman Web site. For all students who prefer an all e-version, I recommend that you follow the link below. Shuster, Vigna, Sinh, and Tontonoz, Biology, For a Changing Worldwith Core Physiology, W. H. Freeman,

5 NOTE: The code for the BIOPORTAL accompanies the book or purchase the e-book/bioportal from the link above. **Make sure you have the core physiology book; the publisher sells the book without core physiology as well. EVALUATION: Item Points Total points 15 weekly assignments 10 each 150 Assignments/quizzes vary 60 4 Exams 100 each 400 TOTAL POINTS 610 GRADING: Your final grade will be determined as follows: Grade Percentage A B C D F <60 Quizzes/Assignments: Your first quiz is over the syllabus. It will be on D2L and is due Wednesday, August 28 th by 5:00 pm. Note the day and time difference from other assignments. There will be 15 weekly assignments given in this class. Each weekly assignment is worth 10 points. The weekly assignments are on BioPortal. The format of the quizzes/assignments will vary. There will be predominantly multiple choice questions posted under the learning module for the week. There will also be a variety of other formats for the assignments and they will be explained in the classroom.

6 Submission of quizzes/assignments/papers: All quizzes, exams, assignments and papers must be submitted by the due date, which is Saturday 11:55 P.M. of the week that it is due, unless a different time and date are indicated. I do NOT accept late quizzes, exams, or assignments. Most assignments must be submitted through BioPortal. For exams, you will only have one attempt to complete these questions so make sure that you are careful when you post your answers. You will not be able to correct them if you made a mistake. Assignments: You will turn in two assignments. The first one is a case study on evolution. The second one is a case study over HIV/AIDS. You will find the assignment and questions in the Dropbox on D2L. You will post your answers to the Dropbox. Format: Please see the instructions on GaView/D2L. Grading: These two assignments are worth 20 points each. They are due no later than 11:55 pm on the due date. Assignments may be turned in early, but late assignments will not be accepted no matter what the reason. Assignment one is due Saturday Sept. 20, The HIV case study is due Saturday Nov.1, Questions There will be an area in the D2L/Georgia View discussion area where you can ask questions related to course material or policies. Please post these questions here so that other students may read the answers. If you have more personal questions, then please e- mail me privately. Online Etiquette (Netiquette) Discussion, chat, and spaces within this course are for class purposes only, unless otherwise stated. Please remember to conduct yourself collegially and professionally. What you say in the online environment is documented and not easily erased or forgotten. The following guidelines apply: Avoid using ALL CAPS, sarcasm, and language that could come across as strong or offensive. Use proper punctuation, grammar and be sure to edit your contribution before posting. Read all postings before posting your response to discussion topics so as to not unnecessarily repeat information. Keep chat comments brief and to the point. Focus on one topic at a time when chatting or posting to discussions. Remember that what you say in discussions and chats is documented and available to be revisited. Choose your words and discussion topics carefully. should only be used for messages pertaining to the course. Please refrain from sending forward, jokes, etc., within .

7 Be respectful of your classmates and your instructor. MIDTERM GRADE REPORTING The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued by Oct. 7th, reflects approximately 50% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, or withdraw on-line using the Swan by mid-term, which occurs on October 10th. Instructions for withdrawing are provided at this link. The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is Friday, October 10, 2014.

8 TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE*: Bio 1112-Online Date Topic Chapter Due by 11:55 pm Aug 18 Required orientation meeting, Saturday, August 16 from 10:00 12:00 in Room B11; bring your computer with you. How Populations Evolve 14 Saturday Read Syllabus: Read Plagiarism PPP Weekly assignment Aug 25 Evolution of Invertebrate Diversity 15 Syllabus Quiz on D2L due Wed Aug 28 th by 5 pm Weekly assignment Sept 1 Evolution of Vertebrate Diversity 16 Weekly assignment Plagiarism Quiz on D2L due Saturday Sept 6th Sept 8 Evolution of Vertebrate Diversity 17 Weekly assignment Exam 1 (Ch 14-16) Sept 15 Prokaryote Diversity 18 Weekly assignment Case Study 1 due Sept 22 Eukaryote Diversity 19 Weekly assignment Sept 29 Human Evolution: What is Race? 20 Weekly assignment Oct 6 Overview of Physiology: Man vs. Mountain Exam 2 25 Weekly assignment (Ch 17-20) Oct 10 Last Day to Drop w/out an Academic Penalty Oct 13 & Fall Break 14 Oct 13 Nervous System 27 Weekly assignment Oct 20 Reproductive System 28 Weekly assignment Oct 27 Immune System 29 Weekly assignment HIV Case Study Due Nov 3 Population Ecology Exam 3 21 Weekly assignment (Ch 25, 27-29) Nov 10 Community Ecology 22 Weekly assignment Nov 17 Ecosystem Ecology 23 Weekly assignment Nov 17 Nov Sustainability: Eco-Metropolis Thanksgiving Break Dec 1 Sustainability: Eco-Metropolis 24 Weekly assignment Dec 8 Exam 4 (Ch 21-24) *This schedule is tentative and may change. ** Assignments are due by Saturday at 11:59 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 24

9 Course Policies: University Attendance Policy[j1] Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grade Course Policies: Making up missed work There will be NO make-up exams, assignments or quizzes. This is an online course. Please govern your time carefully. If you have a valid excuse (hospitalization, incarceration) the next assignment will count twice. You have only ONE week to notify me of the reason why you missed an exam, assignment or quiz. Computer issues are NOT considered a valid excuse. If you should miss an online assignment, chances are you will receive a zero for the assignment since ample time is given to complete the assessment. Missing an assignment because you are taking a vacation, traveling for work, or leaving early for a scheduled break is NOT considered excused absences. 1. No form of academic dishonesty will be tolerated in this course. The most common forms are cheating and plagiarism, but any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards will constitute academic dishonesty. The penalty will be a zero on the assignment in which the student is cheating and will be asked to leave the class. The maximum penalty is expulsion from the university. Be aware that students found in violation of the university s academic dishonesty code have lost scholarships, athletic eligibility, and/or their U.S. student visa (if an international student). All forms of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs for investigation. Judicial procedures are described at If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF. For more information, please refer to:

10 Common examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to: a. Monopolizing classroom discussions b. Failing to respect the rights of other students to express their viewpoints c. Talking when the instructors or other students are speaking d. Constant questions or interruptions which interfere with the instructor s presentation e. Overt inattentiveness (e.g. sleeping or surfing the internet) f. Creating excessive noise g. Entering the class late or leaving the class early h. Use of cell phones or pagers in class i. Inordinate or inappropriate demands for time or attention j. Poor personal hygiene (e.g. noticeably offensive body odor) k. Refusal to comply with faculty direction Students exhibiting these types of behaviors can expect a warning from the instructor or dismissal for the lesson in which the behavior occurs. Failure to correct such behaviors can result in dismissal from the course. More extreme examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to: a. Use of profanity or pejorative language b. Intoxication c. Verbal abuse of instructor or other students (e.g. taunting, badgering, intimidation) d. Harassment of instructor or other students e. Threats to harm oneself or others f. Physical violence Students exhibiting these more extreme examples of disruptive behavior may be dismissed from the lesson or the entire course. Students dismissed from a lesson will leave the classroom immediately or may be subject to additional penalties. Dismissed students are responsible for any course material or assignments missed. Students dismissed from a course have the right to appeal the dismissal to the department head responsible for the course. Appeals beyond the department head may also be pursued. If no appeal is made or the appeal is unsuccessful, the student will receive a grade of WF (withdrawal failing) regardless of the current grade in the course. Conditions attributed to physical or psychological disabilities are not considered as a legitimate excuse for disruptive behavior. The description of disruptive behavior and listings of examples of disruptive behavior are taken from the Web sites of James Madison University, the University of Delaware and Virginia Tech. Changes or additions to this syllabus, including reading, exam schedule, grading, and course policies can be made at the discretion of the instructor at any time.