BIOL1107-Principles of Biology I
Course syllabus - Spring, 2002

Course description:

Number and title: BIOL 1107 (CRN 20150), Principles of Biology I

Credit hours: 3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog description: An introductory biology sequence designed for science majors which includes chemistry, cell structure and function, cell division, molecular genetics, Mendelian genetics, evolution, plant and animal systematics, and ecology

BIOL1107 is the first course of a two semester sequence for students majoring in the sciences or in some pre-professional programs. It is expected that students have a biology and chemistry background from high school and have a familiarity with algebra. Writing coherently is also expected.

Course co-requisite: BIOL1107L, Principles of Biology I laboratory. Withdrawal from BIOL1107 requires withdrawal from BIOL1107L and vice versa.

Computer Requirement: Each CCSU 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. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm .

Computer skill prerequisites: You must be able to use Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook Express (including attaching and retrieving files via e-mail), a Web browser (Internet Explorer preferred), and Microsoft Excel.

In class use of Student Notebook Computers

Student computers will not be used in the classroom in this course; however, students will use their computers outside of class for the class assignment, to access the internet, and to communicate with the instructor.

Outcomes:

Course objectives:

Instructor information:

Class meetings: Classes will meet in the Lecture Hall room B11 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Textbook information:

Required text: Biology, Fifth Edition,Campbell, Reece, and Mitchell, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., 1999

Optional text: Student's Study Guide, Taylor

Text coverage: Chapters 1-10, 12-17, 20

Evaluation and grading:

Tentatively, the points will be distributed as follows:

Course schedule

The course schedule is listed on a separate page.  Be sure to check it often to keep track of any changes in the due dates of assignments and exams during the semester.  Due dates for assignments may be changed at the instructor's discretion.  You are responsible for keeping track of due dates and turning in your work when it is required.

Please note that the schedule is tentative and the dates of the exams and the chapters that each exam will cover are tentative and subject to change. Exam dates are not set until they are announced in class. The exam date will be announced at least one week in advance.

Course policies:

Attendance

You are expected to attend all class meetings. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting by signing the class roll.

Making up missed work

To be eligible to make up missed work, you must present a written excuse that I can keep from an authority (doctor, judge, etc.).

You must present your excuse the day that you return to school and arrangements must be made to make up the missed work on that day. All work must be made up within one week of your return. At the end of that week, you are no longer eligible to make up the missed work. It is your responsibility to see me about making up missed work.

Routine doctor visits (i.e., annual eye exam, cleaning of teeth, etc.) should not be scheduled during class time.  You cannot make up work missed for such visits.

If you know you have a conflict prior to a scheduled test, see the instructor to arrange to take the exam prior to that day.

There will be NO make up quizzes. Depending on the number of quizzes given, one or two of the lowest quiz grades will be dropped.

All make-up exams will be long essay format. The questions will be broad, and a long, descriptive answer will be expected from each question.

E-mail: Important messages and announcements will be sent to you via your CCSU account. You must activate your account and check your e-mail regularly. Except under extenuating circumstances, the class list serve will be the sole means of contact by e-mail.

Website: Check my web page regularly for new postings. Handouts given in class and other important items will be posted on the web page for this class.

Quizzes and exams: Quizzes and exams will be given at the beginning of the class period. If you come in late and the quiz or exam is still in progress, you may take the quiz or exam, but you will NOT be given any additional time to work. You must turn in your work when time is called. Quizzes will be unannounced.  You will be given 1 class period to take each of the five scheduled tests.

General policies:

Students must abide by the policies in the University Catalog and Student Handbook, and if applicable, program handbook.

Visitors, including children, are not allowed in the classroom.

No smoking, other use of tobacco, eating, or drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.

Cheating in any form will not be tolerated; all work that you turn in must be in your own words and must be your own work.

For information about Disability Services or to obtain this document in an alternative format, contact Gina Phillips at 770.961.3719 or GinaPhillips@mail.clayton.edu.

This page last updated December 19, 2002