Biology 101: Introduction to Biology 101 (Sections 41035-41044) 4 credits: 3-lecture/ 1-lab The University of Tennessee, Fall 2014 Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Chandler Office: Walters Life Sciences (WLS F229) Office hours: By appointment Office phone: 865-974-8761 E-mail: jwchand@utk.edu Lecture: MWF, 9:05-9:55, DO-416 Clicker Channel: 26 Laboratory: meets according to individual schedule refer to timetable (25% of your course grade). Labs start the week of August 25 th Communications: You need to regularly check your UTK e-mail account for announcements related to this course. If you are not receiving those e-mails, there is something wrong with your account! Email is a good way to communicate with me, but I will not respond to emails that do not require a response. For example, make-up exam policies, dates, and times are indicated on the syllabus. All emails must have BIOLOGY 101 in the subject line; those without this indication will be deleted unopened. You should also include your section number or lab instructor s name in the email if you have a question regarding lab. I am happy to answer your e-mail questions, but allow up to 24 hours for a response. Also, once I leave the office I may not check my e-mail until the following workday, or the first day back after a weekend. Course Description: Introduction to the principles of biology as they relate to cellular and organismal level processes. Topics include cell structure and major fundamental metabolic processes such as energy flow in biological systems, protein synthesis and aspects of genetics. Includes a survey of human anatomy and physiology with topics relating to human health. Biology Degree Learning Objectives You should be able to explain the five big ideas (FBIs) in biology as they relate to topics you have learned throughout your degree program 1. Evolution: Populations of organisms and their cellular components have changed over time through both selective and non-selective evolutionary processes. 2. Structure and Function: All living systems (organisms, ecosystems, etc.) are made of structural components whose arrangement determines the function of the systems. 3. Information Flow and Storage: Information (DNA, for example) and signals are used and exchanged within and among organisms to direct their functioning. 4. Transformations of Energy and Matter: All living things acquire, use, and release and cycle matter and energy for cellular / organismal functioning. 5. Systems: Living systems are interconnected, and they interact and influence each other on multiple levels.
You should also be proficient in the following five scientific practices: 1. Link lecture topics and synthesize information, particularly in reference to the FBIs 2. Develop hypotheses and predictions (ask scientific questions) based on models or data 3. Interpret scientific representations, such as graphs, phylogenies, or molecular structures, or data, and come to a conclusion (with evidence) 4. Summarize information from scientific articles or other sources 5. Predict the consequences of changes to systems or pathways How you will learn the material Learning is an active, demanding process: Learning is hard work. Outcomes intellectual growth and grades depend on how much you put into the process and how effectively you apply yourself. In order to learn and to earn the grade you want, you will need to devote 1-2 hours each week per classroom hour to focused out-of-class reading, study, and work. You need to engage yourself in the assigned text and readings before coming to class. LECTURE SCHEDULE Date Day Chapter(s) Topic(s) Material SECTION 1-Science and a framework for life 20-Aug W 1 Course Introduction, Scope of Life 22-Aug F 1 Process of science, Science in media 25-Aug M 1/2 Life, evolution and chemistry pp. 1-18 pp.1-18 pp. 1-18 27-Aug W 2/18 Water and the Chemistry of life pp.23-33, pp. 391 29-Aug F 3 The Molecules of Life: Carbs, lipids, proteins, Nucleic Acids, and cell membranes pp.37-51, 632,194 1-Sep M NO CLASS LABOR DAY 3-Sep W 3 The Molecules of Life: Carbs, lipids, proteins, Nucleic Acids, and cell membranes pp.37-51, 632,194 5-Sep F 4 A tour of the cell: Manufacture, control, shape and movement pp.55-71 8-Sep M 4 A tour of the cell: Manufacture, control, shape and movement pp.55-71 10-Sep W 5 The Working Cell: Energy concepts, ATP, Membrane Function pp. 75-88 12-Sep F 5 The Working Cell: Energy concepts, ATP, Membrane Function pp. 75-88 15-Sep M 22 What is good nutrition? pp. 475-491 17-Sep W EXAM 1
SECTION 2- Metabolism and Energy 19-Sep F 6/15 Cellular Respiration: Biosphere cycles and endosymbiosis 22-Sep M 6 Cellular Respiration cont. Aerobic lifestyles 24-Sep W 7 Cellular Respiration cont. Anaerobic lifestyles 26-Sep F 7 Photosynthesis overview and its impact on life 29-Sep M 7 The nuts and bolts of photosynthesis 1-Oct W 23 Circulation and Respiration in animal systems 3-Oct F 23 Human performance, Tour De France, and other sports pp.91-104,306 91-104 91-104 107-116 173-196 pp. 495-513 pp. 495-513 6-Oct M 27 Select locomotor systems pp. 593-598 8-Oct W EXAM 2 SECTION 3-DNA, Cell cycles, Cancer, Disease 10-Oct F 10 The blueprint of life: DNA structure and function pp.173-182 13-Oct M 10/8 DNA cont: Reproduction of cells/ cell division pp.173-182, pp.121-140 15-Oct W 8 Mitosis/Meiosis pp.121-140 17-Oct F NO CLASS FALL BREAK 20-Oct M 10/11 Mutation and cancer Risk pp. 186-187, pp.214-215 22-Oct W 8/9 Cancer and cell cycles pp.121-140, pp.211-215 24-Oct F 11 Gene regulation and Control pp.199-215 27-Oct M 10 Cancer therapy and treatment pp.199-215 29-Oct W 12 CSI (class science investigation) DNA Technology pp.219-237 31-Oct F 12 DNA Technology: GMOs, Forensics & Ethics of DNA technologies pp.219-237 3-Nov M 12 The Omics and beyond molecular approaches to scientific questions pp.219-237
5-Nov W 10 Viruses Evolution and Origins 7-Nov F 10 Viruses in society/ emerging diseases 10-Nov M EXAM 3 SECTION 4- Immunity, organismal relationships 12-Nov W 24 Immune System Overview 14-Nov F 24 Immune Function/ Disorders 17-Nov M 24 Vaccines in Society/STDs 19-Nov W 14 Natural Selection in individuals and populations 21-Nov F 20/29 Biogeochemical cycles and systems 24-Nov M 16/20/29 Symbioses overview 26-Nov W N/A Human microbiomes and our microbe overlords pp.188-194 pp.188-194 pp.517-530 pp.517-530 pp.525, pp.561 pp.253, 263, 599,399 pp.437,440-442,628/ supplemental pp.332,430-432,442,628 Supplemental 28-Nov F NO CLASS- BAD DAY TO BE A TURKEY 1-Dec M N/A Review 625-639 5-Dec F Final Exam 8:00-10:00AM Course Organization * This is a provisional breakdown of information to be covered. Any changes will be announced in class and on blackboard. *Topics listed above are matched with the Chapters from the book, however there may also be supplemental readings. These will be posted on blackboard.
Texts and Required Materials: Text: Simon, Dickey, and Reece. 2013 Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology. (A limited number of copies of the textbook are on reserve in Hodges Library for in-library use only) Lab Manual: Biology 101 laboratory manual, 7 th edition by Brewton and Guffey *must be purchased new*. Mastering Biology Access: If your textbook was purchased new, it will be packaged with a Mastering Biology Access Kit (the kit contains a code that will allow you access to the Mastering biology course website). If your book is used, you may purchase access to the online site by going to the website http://www.masteringbiology.com **Warning: If you purchase online, YOU MUST PURCHASE THE ACCESS CODE THAT GOES WITH OUR VERSION OF THE TEXT! The code is text specific. TurningPoint Response card ( Clicker ): Instructions for registering and using your clicker are found in the Course Syllabus area of the lecture Blackboard site. Assessment of your learning: Point s totals: Exams (4) Clicker points Mastering bio Laboratory Total: 450 pts 50 pts 100 pts 200 pts 800 pts Exams: There will be three closed-book lecture exams worth 100 points each that will cover lecture topics and any assigned readings posted on Blackboard. The final exam will be worth 150 points (100 points on new material since Exam 3; 50 points for questions covering the entire semester). The use of review sheets and electronic devices (cell phones, PDA s, etc.) are strictly prohibited during exams and must be stowed out of sight during the entire exam period. Quizzes: Randomly dispersed throughout the semester, quiz questions will be asked using the clickers. Correct answers will be worth 1 point each, with a maximum of 25 points that can be earned. More questions will be asked over the course of the semester than will be necessary to obtain the full 25 points for quizzes, so occasional forgetfulness, illness, or tardiness will not seriously affect your quiz grade.
Missing an Exam or Quiz: No make-up exams will be given. If an individual exam is missed for an approved reason, your final exam will be scaled to compensate for the missed exam. For example, if you miss an exam, your final exam will be worth 250 points. Note, you must contact Dr. Chandler prior to the start of the missed exam to have your final exam worth 250 points. Illness or Emergency: If you have an emergency or illness on the exam (or quiz) day, you should notify the Dr. Chandler by phone or email no later than the day of the exam. Failure to contact the instructor within 24 hours of the missed regularly scheduled exam will result in an assigned grade of zero for this exam (unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances, such as hospitalization or death in your immediate family). It is your responsibility to make every effort to take each exam at its regularly scheduled time. Only students with valid, documented excuses will be allowed to be excused from an exam. It is the student s responsibility to notify the instructor that they have missed an exam. If you anticipate missing an exam date due to a UT sanctioned event or scheduled interviews with professional schools, you need to notify the instructor at least one week prior to the exam. Excused absences from an exam include: severe personal illness, a death in the immediate family, jury duty, car accident or personal injury, military service or a UT sanctioned event for which UT personnel have requested in writing that the student be absent from the classroom on the scheduled exam day. Verifiable documentation (i.e. note from a physician, etc.) will be required. Participation: Clicker questions will be asked randomly during class to gauge student understanding of the material. Response to clicker questions will be used to monitor attendance and assign the 25 points for attendance/participation. You may miss about 5 or so lectures and still receive full credit for participation. Assignments: There will be a total of 100 points from out-of-class assignments that will be announced in lecture and posted on Blackboard. The nature of these assignments will be discussed in detail as we get to them. Course Grade Your course grade, or score, will be calculated by adding your total lecture points to your total lab points. The standard grading scale for this course is as follows:
Final class average based on 800 points divided by 8.0 Greater than or equal to 92 Grade assigned and turned in to Registrar will be: A 89 91 A 86 88 B+ 82 85 B 79 81 B 76 78 C+ 71 75 C 68 70 C 60 67 D Below 60 F Classroom policies: 1) Be on time If you are late, you may miss a quiz (there are no make-up quizzes). 2) Silence all mobile electronic devices (cell phones/laptops). Laptops may be used in class, however please use appropriately for class. Inappropriate use may result of laptop seizure for the class or dismissal from class. Studies show higher retention with tangible interaction so I recommend you take notes with a writing implement. 3) Questions are always welcomed and at times class discussions are encouraged; however, refrain from talking when the instructor or other students have the floor. University deadlines/policies: Important deadlines: Last day to drop without a W August 29 th Last day to drop with a W November 11 th Last day to withdrawal from UT December 2 nd
Academic integrity: You are expected to abide by the University of Tennessee Honor Statement throughout the lecture and lab portions of this course. An essential feature of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a commitment to maintaining an atmosphere of intellectual integrity and academic honesty. As a student of the university, I pledge that I will neither knowingly give nor receive any inappropriate assistance in academic work, thus affirming my personal commitment to honor and integrity. (2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog) Academic dishonesty includes plagiarism, using multiple clickers, and assisting other students on exams, quizzes, and individual homework assignments. Depending on the offence, penalties range from a zero for the assignment to an F for the course. Official charges may also be filed which could result in dismissal from the University of Tennessee. Final exam policy: All final exams must be given during the final exam period at the scheduled time. Students are not required to take more than two written exams on any day. The instructor(s) of the last non-departmental exam(s) on that day must reschedule the student s exam during the exam period. It is the obligation of students with such conflicts to make appropriate arrangements with the instructor at least two weeks prior to the end of classes. (http://registrar.tennessee.edu/academic_calendar/finalexams.shtml) Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship recipients: All courses for which you are enrolled on August 29 th count toward your attempted hour total. You must receive approval from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships when withdrawing from UT or changing your enrollment status from full-time to part-time in order to maintain good standing for the TELS program. Approvals are only issued for extraordinary circumstances, such as the death of an immediate family member, documented serious illness, or military mobilization. (http://onestop.utk.edu/files/2013/02/telsflyer.pdf) Campus resources: Counseling Center: Provides personal counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological outreach and consultation. Website http://counselingcenter.utk.edulocation Student Health Building, 2 nd floor, M-F 8 am 5 pm (except W 9-5) Phone 865-974-2196E-mail counselingcenter@utk.edu
Office of Disability Services: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability, please contact ODS. Website http://ods.utk.edulocation Dunford Hall, Room 2227, Monday-Friday, 8 am 5 pm Phone 865-974-6087E-mail ods@utk.edu Office of Information Technology: Offers assistance with Blackboard, clickers, e-mail, and other general IT problems. Website https://oit.utk.edu/pages/default.aspxlocation Hodges Library, the Commons, M-R 9 am 9 pm, Fri 9-5, Sun 4-9 Phone 865-974-9900E-mail None, go to http://remedy.utk.edu/contact/ Office of Multicultural Student Life: The Academic Support Unit offers free walk-in tutoring for all UT students. Website http://web.utk.edu/~omsa/index.php Location Black Cultural Center, MW 6-9 pm, TR 2-8 pm Phone 865-974-6861E-mail asu@utk.edu Student Success Center: Offers academic support for all UT students and offers free tutoring for all enrolled undergraduate UT students. Website http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/about/location Greve Hall, Room 324, Monday-Friday, 8 am 5 pm Phone 865-974-6641E-mail studentsuccess@utk.edu