BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I
Course Syllabus - Summer 2007

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Course Description

Number and Title:

BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology I

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology I (3-0-3)

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.

Co-requisites:

BIOL1107L, Principles of Biology I laboratory. Withdrawal from BIOL1107 requires withdrawal from BIOL1107L and withdrawal from BIOL1107L requires withdrawal from BIOL1107.

Notebook Computer Requirement:

Each CSU 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 CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

• Able to use the Windows^TM.
• Able to use a the Microsoft Word^TM.
• Able to use a the Microsoft Excel^TM.
• Able to send and receive e-mail using the Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM.
• Able to use a Web browser.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will occasionally be used in this class. Outside of class, computers will be used to complete science assignments, to access the internet and class materials, to do activities on the text CD ROM, and to communicate with the instructor.

Course Objectives:

• To understand science as a process of inquiry.
• To describe the levels of organization in living things.
• To integrate chemical information in the investigation of cell structure and function.
• To investigate the processes of bioenergetics necessary for life.
• To investigate inheritance and genetics from the Mendelian, chromosomal and molecular perspective.
  

Student Learning Outcomes:

Instructor Information:

Dr. Jere A. Boudell (CRN 52505)
Office: Arts and Science Building, Room G-105F
Phone: (678) 466-4772
e-mail: jboudell@clayton.edu
Internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jboudell
Office hours:  T & TH: 12:20-1:20 ( in C23) & 1:20-2:00 (in G-105-F) 

Class Meetings:

Textbook Information:

Required text: 

• Biology, 7th Edition, Campbell and Reece, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., 2005 (0-8053-7146-X).
• Biological Inquiry:  A Workbook of Investigative Cases  (0-8053-7176-1)
• Practicing Biology:  A Student Workbook, Second Edition (0-8053-8184-2)

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

Evaluation:

Grading:

Your final grade will be determined as follows:

Tentative Course Schedule*:

Biology, 7th Edition, Campbell and Reece, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., 2005

*This lecture schedule and lecture testing is tentative and may change. Tests may be given the week before or the week after the week listed here--or during the week predicted. Specific test dates will be announced approximately one week in advance in class.

Final Examination Schedule:

Course Policies:

Absences from EXAMS must also be accompanied by a signed physician's or judge's excuse (there are no exceptions). Without an excuse provided within one week, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed assessment.  If the student has a valid excuse the final exam will be doubled to make up for the missed one, unless it is a final exam, in which case a makeup will be administered.  If more than one exam is missed, the student will receive an incomplete in the course. Because one quiz grade is dropped at the end of the semester, there are no make up quizzes.

Attendance is expected for all class periods.  Attendance is required for quiz and examination periods (see above).  Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority.  Without an excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work.  Late assignments must be turned in within one day of the due date and 10% will be deducted from the final assignment grade.   Assignments may NOT be sent to the instructor via email.

Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending class without the permission of the instructor.

No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.

Students may not play video games during lecture.

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism.  All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved.  All instances of academic misconduct will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs.   Judicial procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/ .

Changes or additions to this syllabus, including reading, exam schedule, grading, and course policies can be made at the discretion of the instructor at any time.

Last update: July 17, 2007