BIOL1107L-Principles of
Biology I Laboratory
Course syllabus - Spring, 2002
Course description:
Number and title: BIOL 1107L (CRN 20151 (M) and CRN 20152 (T)), Principles of Biology I Laboratory
Credit hours: 1.0 semester credit hour
Catalog description: Laboratory accompanying BIOL1107, Principles of Biology I.
Course co-requisite: BIOL1107, Principles of Biology I. Withdrawal from BIOL1107L requires withdrawal from BIOL1107 and withdrawal from BIOL1107 requires withdrawal from BIOL1107L.
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 lab reports and assignments.
Laboratory objectives: For specific laboratory objectives, see the first page of each Lab Topic in the Laboratory Manual.
Outcomes:
General Education Outcomes:
 | Communication: Students will gain a knowledge base of
basic principles of biology, including cell structure and function,
bioenergetics, Mendelian, chromosomal, and molecular genetics, and DNA
technology. Students will also communicate their ideas in written form and
using digital arts in lab reports and assignments and on quizzes. |
| Critical thinking: Students will apply their knowledge to solve problems presented in lab, on practical exams and in their lab reports and assignments. |
Applied Biology Outcomes:
| Students will have the ability to employ the standard
array of current basic laboratory techniques used in biological research
and industrial applications. Particularly, students will learn basic
skills for working with the microscope, and evaluating biological
processes on the molecular level. (Applied Biology outcome #1) |
| Students will be able to effectively communicate
scientific ideas using oral, written, and digital arts. Students will
communicate these ideas in laboratory reports and assignments. (Applied
Biology outcome #2) |
| Students will understand the key elements of applied
molecular genetics through lab exercises. (Applied Biology outcome
#9) |
| Students will appreciate and demonstrate the importance of teamwork in scientific research and discovery by working in groups in lab to generate hypotheses and to obtain data. (Applied Biology outcome #10) |
Instructor information:
Dr. Stephen Burnett
phone: 770-960-4256
fax: 770-960-4335
e-mail: StephenBurnett@mail.clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/burnett/index.htmlOffice: Arts and Sciences Building, G110F
Office hours:
Monday 4:30-6:00 Tuesday 10:00-11:30; 4:30-6:00 Thursday 10:00-11:30; 2:00-4:00
Class meetings:
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Room |
| 20151 | 01 | M | 1:30-4:20 pm | BHS C23 |
| 20152 | 02 | T | 1:30-4:20 pm | BHS C23 |
Textbook information:
Required texts: Investigating Biology, Third Edition, Morgan/Carter, 1999
Evaluation and grading:
Tentatively, the points will be distributed as follows:
Item Points 2 lab practical exams (100 pts each) 200 lab reports/assignments (20 pts each) 160 Quizzes (10 pts each) 40 Attendance* 20 TOTAL 420
*Attendance points are based on overall attendance and punctuality. Being late to lab will result in loss of these points.
Your final grade will be determined as follows:
Grade Point range A 378-400 (90-100%) B 336-377 (80-89%) C 294-335 (70-79%) D 252-293 (60-69%) F Below 252
Course schedule:
The course schedule is listed on a separate page. Be sure to check the schedule often for changes throughout 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.
Course policies:
Attendance: Each student must attend the assigned laboratory weekly for 3 hours. You are expected to remain in lab for 3 hours weekly, so do not schedule other appointments during this time. Attendance of all of the labs is required, and will be checked at each lab period. Due to limited space and resources, labs CANNOT be made up. However, you may attend lab in the other lab section if you have a valid excuse and with the permission of the instructor. If you miss a lab, you will receive written notification of your absence. If you miss 2 or more labs, you must withdraw from BIOL1107L and BIOL1107, and/or receive a grade of 'F' for the laboratory. If you miss lab, you must have a written excuse (that I can keep) from an authority (doctor, judge, etc.). With the written excuse, the missed points for the laboratory will not count against you. You cannot turn in a lab report or lab assignment for a lab that you did not attend. If you miss lab, you are still responsible for the lab material on the lab practical. Except under extenuating circumstances, you will be counted absent if you are more than 20 minutes late.
Lab exercises and Quizzes: You are expected to prepare for the current week's lab topic prior to lab so that you will already be familiar with the subject matter. This will enable to you to work through the lab on your own, asking the instructor when you have questions. Quizzes will be unannounced and given at the beginning of the lab period and will cover the lab topic for that day. There will be no make up quizzes. If you arrive late to lab and the quiz has not ended, you will be permitted to take the quiz, but you will NOT be given any extra time.
Late assignments: Lab reports will be accepted late using the following chart for subtracting points. Lab reports will not be accepted more than one week after they are due. Turn in all of your lab materials together. No supplemental materials may be added once you have turned in you lab report or assignment.
Click here for late assignment chart
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.
General policies:
| Students must abide by policies in the Clayton College and State University Catalog, Student Handbook, and if applicable, program handbook. |
| Visitors, including children, are not allowed in the laboratory. |
| No smoking, other use of tobacco, eating, or drinking is permitted at any time in the laboratory. |
| 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 alternate format, Contact Gina Phillips at 770-961-3719 or GinaPhillips@mail.clayton.edu.
This page last updated December 19, 2002