CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

BIOL 1112 - Introductory Biology II
Course Syllabus - Spring 2006

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Course Descriptionre

Number and Title:

BIOL 1112
Introductory Biology II

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

The biology sequence covers basic and biological chemistry, cellular organization and function, cell division, bioenergetics, and organ system physiology as well as Mendelian genetics, basic statistics, developmental biology, molecular genetics, biotechnology, ecology, and evolution.

NOTE: This sequence is designed for non-science majors. The biology sequence of BIOL 1107 and 1108 is the sequence required for science majors and most medical majors. If you have questions about the appropriate sequence for your major, please ask your instructor.

Course Prerequisites:

• Exemption of exit from Learning Support Math
• BIOL 1111. Introductory Biology I and
• BIOL 1111L, Introductory Biology Laboratory I

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 operating system.
• Able to use a the Microsoft Word^TM word processing program.
• Able to send and receive e-mail using the Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM program.
• Able to use a Web browser.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

Course Objectives:

• To understand the structure, replication and importance of the DNA molecule in inheritance.
• To understand the basic concepts of Mendelian genetics.
• To understand the processes included in the field of biotechnology.
• To understand principles of biodiversity at the organismal and systemic level.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

Communication: knowledge base. BIOL 1112 will provide knowledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning biological chemistry, cellular biology and ecology.

Knowledge Base
Description: Answers to quiz and test questions must convey knowledge of biology that is appropriate to the question.
Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

Awareness of Recipient
Description:  Communication of solutions to quiz and examination problems must be understandable to a trained biologist.
Evidence:  Samples of student work on tests.

Organization
Description:  Logical and organized thinking is required.
Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Mechanics/Delivery
Description:  Solutions to quiz and examination problems must be communicated using proper biological vocabulary 
Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Style
Description:  Given that most exams in this course are multiple choice in format, there is no significant evaluation of style, other than proper bubbling of scantron forms.
Evidence: Scantron forms are checked by students for scanning errors.  Any detected are reported to the instructor.

Critical thinking: all components (question/issue, method, evidence, conclusion). BIOL 1112 will require application of knowledge base information to understand biological relationships.

Question/Issue
Description: Given student unfamiliarity with biological concepts, the instructor in all introductory biology courses generally provides the question/ issue component.  Students are encouraged to ask questions about biological concepts.
Evidence:  None.

Method
Description: Given an instructor provided question, students are required to determine appropriate biological concepts to address the problem at hand.
Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Evidence
Description:  Non-quantitative critical thinking is evaluated through conceptual multiple-choice questions or short answer questions.
Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations.

Conclusion
Description:  Conclusions that are biologically correct and reasonable are required.
Evidence:  Samples of student work on examinations

Teacher Education Standards:

The content of this course syllabus correlates to education standards established by national and state education governing agencies, accrediting agencies and learned society/ professional education associations.  Please refer to the course correlation matrices located at the following web site:

http://a-s.clayton.edu/teachered/Standards%20and%20Outcomes.htm

Instructor Information:

Sections 1 & 3
Dr. Jere Boudell (CRN 24101 & 24103)
Office: Arts and Sciences Building, Room G-105-F
Phone: (678) 466-4772
email: JBoudell@clayton.edu 
Internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jboudell/ 
Office Hours: M 8:50-10:50, T 18:00-9:00, W 8:50 to 10:50, TR 12:15-1:15*, 2:20-3:20*, 4:30-5:30* (*in C29, check G-105-F, if not in C29)

Section 2
Dr. Hamid Elhag (CRN 24102)
Office: Technology Building, Room 218
Phone: (678) 466-4789
e-mail: HamidElhag@clayton.edu
Internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/helhag/default.htm
Office Hours: M 12:00-1:00, T 2:00-5:00, W 12:00-1:00, TH 2:00-5:00

Section 4
Ms. Susan Brinkman (CRN 24105)
Office: Arts & Sciences, Room G-116
Phone: (678) 466-4712
Email: SBrinkman@clayton.edu
Internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/parttime/brinkman/brinkman.htm
Office hours: 5:30 to 6:00 pm and 7:15 to 7:45 pm in B14

Class Meetings:

Textbook Information:

Text:

• Campbell, Reece, Mitchell and Taylor, Biology, Concepts and Connections, 5th edition, Benjamin Cummings, 2006
• Liebart, CD-ROM: Interactive Study Partner (included with text book)
• The Biology Place subscription (included with text book, password inside text book)

Text Coverage:

Chapters to be covered: 13, 18, 21-25, 27, 31, 35, 36, 38

Evaluation:

Item	Points
4 Midterm Exams @ 100 points	400
1 Final Exam over all material	100
Quizzes/Assignments (to be determined by instructor)	100
Total	600

Grading:

Your final grade will be determined as follows:

Tentative Course Schedule:

Textbook: Biology, Concepts and Connections, Campbell, Reece, Mitchell and Taylor, 4th edition, 2003.

**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:

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

Absences from QUIZZES and 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 does have a valid excuse the next quiz will be doubled to make up for the missed quiz or the final exam will be doubled to make up for the missed exam. If the final exam has been missed, a makeup will be administered.

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.

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 dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs.   Judicial procedures are described at
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentlife/judicial_affairs.htm.

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 23, 2009