WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY HAWAII CAMPUS SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES BIOL 1300 H101 LIFE SCIENCES Winter 2017 MISSION: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: BIOL 1300; Life Science Winter- HI01 TERM: Winter 2017, Pearl Harbor; NOVEMBER 13-FEBRUARY 17 (WINTER BREAK 12/20-1/2) NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: ANNA ISHIKAWA, JD, MS Adjunct Professor of Biology Phone: 808-392-2662 Email: anna.fernandez@wayland.wbu.edu OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS anna.fernandez@wayland.wbu.edu OFFICE HOURS, BUILDING AND LOCATION: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: FRIDAYS 1730 AT SAND ISLAND CAMPUS CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A general course for non-science majors or minors; employs the scientific method to discover how living things are: organized, acquire materials and energy, respond to their environment, reproduce & develop, and adapt to their environment; attention given to bio-ethical issues in contemporary biology. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. $90 fee. PREREQUISITE: None REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND/OR RESOURCE MATERIALS: Concepts of Biology by OpenStax College, 2013. ISBN1938168119. (ONLINE VERSION IS AVAILABLE) COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Students will be able to: 1. Explain how living organisms metabolize and self-perpetuate. 2. Explain cell structure and function. 3. Explain basic similarities and differences between plants and animals in terms of morphology and physiology.
4. Explain the ecosystem concept in terms of homeostasis and the effect of perturbations on ecosystems. 5. Describe the basic classification of living organisms. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: An absence will be recorded when a student fails to return after an allowed break time during the process of an extended session class (i.e., lab-lecture combos). Students missing more than 25% of the classes may be dropped from the course. No make-up exams will be given, unless arrangements are made in advance of foreseen absences, emergencies excepted. Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university. DISABILITY STATEMENT: Disability Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA: A. Students are expected to read textbook assignments and compile a complete set of lecture notes. They are encouraged to become familiar with the recommended reference materials. B. Lectures are applied to global issues through group exercises and assigned article reviews. Each group exercise is worth 20 points and article reviews are worth 50 points. C. A research paper will be assigned by the instructor. This paper will require that students become familiar with scientific methodology and principles. This paper is required to be 5-7 pages in length, double spaced, 12 points font, 1 inch margins. A separate work cited page is required. Grading breakdown will be presented and discussed with students on day 1 of this course. This paper will be worth 100 points. D. Quizzes/final exam. Lecture quizzes will be administered as scheduled. Each is worth 50 points. Closed notes, closed books. Questions will be short answers/mini-essays, matching, fill-in-the-blank format questions. The final exam will be worth 200 points and is comprehensive. Questions will be essay format. E. Hybrid assignments: A hybrid assignment will be assigned for each in person class. These hybrid assignments will be worth 20 points and will be focused on applying the lessons covered in lecture. Most hybrid assignments will be written assignments with
page length and content provided by the instructor. All hybrid assignments must be type written with one inch margins, 12 point font, and double spaced. COURSE EVALUATION: (students can calculate grades by dividing points earned by points possible then referring to the grading scheme below) (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Quizzes 50 points each X 5 Assignments 20 points each for group exercises X 3 50 points each for article reviews X 2 160 points total Final exam 150 points total Term paper 150 points EXTRA CREDIT TBD BY INSTRUCTOR Hybrid assignments 20 points x 10 for each class time - University Grading System: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Below 60 I = Incomplete + W = Withdrawal A grade of incomplete is changed if the deficiency is made up by midterm of the next regular semester, otherwise, it becomes "F". This grade is given only if circumstances beyond the student's control prevented completion of work during the semester enrolled and attendance requirements have been met. Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation. Course calendar (subject to change by instructor) August 22- November 5 Week #/ Date Assigned reading Assignment due/quiz
Week 1 Chapter 1 Group exercise 1 (TBA) none Week 2 Chapter 2-3 Group exercise 2(TBA) Week 3 Chapter 4-5 Article review (TBA) QUIZ 1 on Chapter 1 50 points short answers question format based on lecture material and course material presented in the textbook Quiz 2 50 points Group exercise 2 assignment presentations Quiz 3-50 points Week 4 Chapter 6-7 Article review (TBA) Article review presentations Week 5 Chapter 8-9 Quiz 4 50 points Group exercise 3 (TBA) Article review presentations Week 6 Chapter 10-11 Quiz 5-50 points Group exercise 3 assignment presentations Week 7 Chapter 13-14 Quiz 6-50 points Week 8 Chapter 16 Quiz 7-50 points Week 9 Chapter 16 cont. Final exam distributed Final exam review/study Week 10 Review of course Make up quizzes/work Week 11 Final and term paper due ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CELL PHONES: There will be NO class disruptions due to cell phones. Ringers must be turned off prior to class. If you have an emergency, quietly leave the classroom. If disruptions occur, points may be deducted from your final grade. I f examinations or quizzes require a calculator, bring one that is NOT integrated with your cell phone. Wayland Baptist University Standards for Writing Good writing exhibits the following characteristics: 1. Content is clearly purposeful, demonstrating depth, insight, and critical thinking. 2. Structure and organization are effective, coherent, and logically developed.
3. Conventions are conscientiously observed. This includes -but is not limited to - sentence structure, usage, and mechanics such as punctuation, grammar, and spelling. 4. Style is effective. Style has been defined as the personality of the writing. It includes but is not limited to word choice, sentence variety, voice, and attention to audience. 5. Resources are quoted and cited correctly, exhibiting quality and breadth. Plagiarism is unacceptable. See Plagiarism Statement in WBU Academic Catalog.