GENERAL BIOLOGY –
BIOL 111
4 semester hours
credit
FALL SEMESTER 2008
Instructor: Dr. Art Chadwick
Prerequisites: Beginning level
course for Biology majors and other interested students
Class meets: 8:30 and 1:00 M W F Scales Rm 226. Lab T or Th 6:30 or W 3:00
Office
Hours: MWF 9:30 – 11:30; TTH 9:00 – 11:00; Other times by appointment. Office: SH 217
Course Objectives: To acquire the root
understanding of and appreciation for the functions and structures of living
organisms and to be able to demonstrate this understanding in appropriate
circumstances.
Required Textbook: BIOLOGY by
Solomon, Berg, Martin. 8th Edition. Saunders, New York
LECTURE AND EXAM SCHEDULE READING ASSIGNED FOR NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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Date |
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Today’s Topic |
Chapter |
Pages |
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Aug. |
29 |
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Introduction - What to expect |
1 Problems 8, 10, 12 |
1-24 |
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Sep. |
31 |
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Biological Science and Science |
2 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8 |
25-34 |
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3 |
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Simple Chemistry |
2 Problems 10, 12, 14, 16 |
35-44 |
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5 |
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Simple Chemistry |
3 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8 |
45-50 |
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7 |
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Chemistry of Life |
3 Problems 10, 12, 14, 16 |
50-72 |
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10 |
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Chemistry of Life (cont.) |
4 Problems 6, 8, 10, 12 |
73-105 |
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12 |
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The Cell |
5 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8 |
106-114 |
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14 |
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Cellular organelles |
5 Problems 10, 12, 14, 16 |
114-133 |
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17 |
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Cell Membranes and osmosis |
No reading (Chap 6 optional) |
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19 |
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7 Problems 2, 4, 6 |
152-160 |
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21 |
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Chemistry of Energy |
7 Problems 8, 10, 12 |
160-170 |
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24 |
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Enzymes - Nature's Catalysts |
8 Problems 2, 4, 6 |
171-180 |
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26 |
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Cellular Metabolism I |
8 Problems 8, 10, 12 |
181-190 |
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28 |
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Energy Capture - Photochemistry |
9 Problems 2, 4, 6 |
191-200 |
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Oct. |
1 |
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Energy Capture - Chemical bonds |
9 Problems 8, 10, 12 |
200-210 |
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3 |
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Review |
No reading |
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5 |
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Fall Holiday |
No reading |
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8 |
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10 Even Problems |
211-233 |
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11 |
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Mitosis and Meiosis |
11 Problems 1-10 |
223-246 |
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12 |
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Monohybrid Crosses |
11 Problems 11-22 |
246-259 |
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15 |
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Genetic reasoning |
12 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8 |
260-274 |
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17 |
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DNA |
12 Problems 10, 12, 14, 16 |
274-278 |
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19 |
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Transcription and Translation |
13 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8 |
279-288 |
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22 |
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Regulation in Prokaryotes |
13 Problems 10, 12, 14,16 |
288-303 |
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24 |
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Regulation in Eukaryotes |
14 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
304-321 |
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26 |
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Molecular Engineering |
15 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
322-345 |
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29 |
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Human Genetics |
16 Problems 2, 4, 8, 14, 16, 19-28 |
345-367 |
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Nov. |
31 |
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Developmental Genetics |
17 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
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2 |
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Developmental Genetics |
No Reading |
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5 |
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26 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
555-580 |
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7 |
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Kingdom Fungi |
27 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
581-599 |
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9 |
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Kingdom Plantae - Seedless Plants |
28 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
600-618 |
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12 |
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Kingdom Plantae - Seed Plants |
32 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
698-714 |
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14 |
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The Plant |
33 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
715-730 |
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16 |
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The Plant: Leaves |
34 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
731-747 |
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19 |
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The Plant: Stems |
35 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
748-765 |
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21 |
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Thanksgiving Break |
No reading |
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23 |
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Thanksgiving Break |
No reading |
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26 |
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The Plant: Roots and uptake |
36 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
767-788 |
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28 |
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The Plant: Sexuality |
37 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
789-806 |
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30 |
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The Plant: Physiology, Hormones |
18 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
333-352 |
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Dec. |
3 |
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Speciation and Evolution |
19 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
353-366 |
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5 |
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21 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
367-383 |
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7 |
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The Fossil Record |
22 Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 |
404-418 |
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9 |
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History of Man |
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GENERAL BIOLOGY
GRADING
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Grading System: |
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Letter Grades: |
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A. |
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Major tests |
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55% |
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A=90% and above |
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A. |
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Final exam |
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20% |
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B=80% and above |
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B. |
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Lab quizzes |
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10% |
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C=65% and above |
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B. |
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Lab reports |
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5% |
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D=50% and above |
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C. |
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Attendance and |
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F=below 50% |
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quizzes and |
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homework |
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10% |
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Students will be expected to know the SWAU code of ethics and dress code and to be familiar with and to adhere to the guidelines in the Student Handbook.
- Lecture: Attendance at lecture
exams is required for all students expecting to pass this course. If for
any reason you cannot be present for the exam, you must notify the
instructor (or if you cannot locate instructor, any other faculty member
in the department) PRIOR to class time. Except for extreme emergencies,
with advance notification, your absence will result in a zero grade for
that exam and will seriously jeopardize your final grade. 75%
- Laboratory: Laboratory attendance
is required. A quiz will be given at the beginning of each lab period
covering content of present lab and results of previous lab. There will be
no make-up quizzes. Absence from lab will be reflected in your final
grade. A lab schedule will be given to you at the first meeting of your
lab period. Labs do not meet during the first week of classes. 15%
- Homework: You will be assigned
homework from the “Problems” section in the back of each chapter. This
homework is due at the start of each lecture. No late assignments will be
accepted.
- Quizzes: You will be quizzed at
the beginning of each lecture period over the material in the textbook
assigned for reading the previous lecture period. These quizzes, designed
to encourage reading of the text material, will constitute a significant
portion of your grade. Your timely arrival in class and completion of the
assignments, your attitude of cooperation and participation in the
classroom, will go far in ensuring that you gain every educational and
scholastic advantage possible. 10%
Academic
Integrity
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the highest standards of Christian behavior. This includes, but is not limited to: performing your own work on homework assignments, quizzes and tests. For most Biology students this is not an issue. Students whose integrity is compromised will not be capable of achieving their academic goals here or elsewhere. We have no room for those who thus destroy their futures, and exceptions will not be made for any reason. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Administration and will be part of your permanent record, and will prevent your further progress academically.
Severe Weather Protocol
In the rare event of severe weather, an announcement will be made between 9:00 and 10:30 p.m. indicating that classes will be delayed or cancelled - or that the university will be open as usual on the following day. If it is not determined until early morning that classes must be delayed or cancelled, an announcement will be made by 6:00 a.m. You may check the following for official delay or closing announcements: 88.3 FM KJCR, NBC 5 KXAS TV, or the University switchboard operator at (817) 645-3921.
Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability that may require accommodations to complete
the requirements of this course please do the following: 1. Contact
the Director of Students with Disabilities and Academic Support, Dorie Cruz,
Scales Hall, at ext. 6041 so that she may verify that you are eligible for
accommodations. 2. Please make Dorie Cruz aware of your situation before
the end of the 2nd week of classes so that she might be able to
assist you better. The University complies with the provisions set forth
in Section 504 and the ADA Act of 1990.