BIOL 1107L - Principles of
Biology I Laboratory
Course Syllabus -
SPRING 2007
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Course Description
Number and Title:
BIOL 1107L Principles of Biology I Laboratory
Credit Hours:
1.0 semester credit hours
Catalog Description:
Laboratory accompanying BIOL1107, Principles of Biology I.
Co-requisites:
BIOL1107, Principles of Biology I. Withdrawal from BIOL1107L requires withdrawal from BIOL1107 and withdrawal from BIOL1107 requires withdrawal from BIOL1107L.
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 WindowsTM.
- Able to use a the Microsoft WordTM.
- Able to use a the Microsoft ExcelTM.
- Able to send and receive e-mail using the OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM.
- Able to use a Web browser.
In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:
Student notebook computers will 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.
Laboratory objectives: For specific laboratory objectives, see the first page of each Lab Topic in the Laboratory Manual. Laboratory objectives are to be completed before each class period.
Student Learning Outcomes:
General education outcomes:
The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components (see BIOL1107L in the tables):
Biology outcomes:
BIOL1107L supports outcomes 1, 2, 4, and 5 of the biology major:
- Outcome
1. Knowledge of the basic principles of major fields of biology.- Outcome 2. Mastery of a broad range of basic lab skills applicable to biology.
- Outcome 4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear concise manner.
- Outcome 5. Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret scientific data, and employ critical thinking skills to solve problems in biological science and supporting fields.
Instructor Information:
Dr. Jacqueline Jordan (CRN 24509)
Office: Lower level of the Library Building, LIB 136
Phone: 678-466-4781
E-mail: jacquelinejordan@clayton.edu
Internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jordan/
Office hours: M 4:30 -6:00pm (in C21), T 10:00-12:30pm, W 9:30-12:30pm and 4:30 -6:00pm (in C21), TH and F by appointmentDr. Jere A. Boudell (CRN 24511)
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: M 8:30-9:30am, T 8:00 - 9:00am, 12noon - 1:00pm (in C23), 2:50-3:50pm, W 8:30-9:30pm, TH 8:00 -9:00am, 12:20-1:20pm (in C29), 2:50-3:50pm,Dr. J. Yvette Gardner (CRN 24510)
Office: Arts and Science Building, Room G-110-S
Phone: (678) 466-4779
e-mail: JGardner@clayton.edu
Internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jgjohnson/default.html
Office hours: M 10 - 12 noon, W 10 - 12 noonDr. Hamid Elhag (CRN 24512)
Office: Lower Level Library Room 112
Phone: (678) 466-4789
e-mail: HamidElhag@clayton.edu
Internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/helhag/default.htm
Office hours: M 1 - 4pm, TH 11-1pm, and F 1 - 4pm
Class Meetings: All labs are held in the Business & Health Science Bldg, Room C23
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Instructor | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24509 | 1 | M | 9:30 am - 12:20 pm | Dr. J. Jordan | C23 |
| 24510 | 2 | M | 1:30pm - 4:20pm | Dr. J. Y. Johnson | C23 |
| 24511 | 3 | T | 10:30am -1:30pm | Dr. J. Boudell | C23 |
| 24512 | 4 | M | 4:30pm - 7:20pm | Dr. H. Elhag | C23 |
Textbook Information:
Required text: Investigating Biology, Fifth Edition, Morgan/Carter, 2005
Evaluation:
| Item | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2 Lab Practical Exams @ 50 points | 50% |
| Lab reports * & other graded work | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading:
Your final grade will be determined as follows:
| Grade | Percentage Range |
|---|---|
| A | 90 - 100% |
| B | 80 - 89% |
| C | 70 - 79% |
| D | 60 - 69% |
| F | below 60% |
Mid-Term Progress Report:
Due to the relatively small number of laboratory exercises that will have been performed by mid-term, no mid-term grade will be reported for this course. Students making unsatisfactory progress will be contacted individually by the instructor before mid-term. March 2, 2007 is the last day to withdraw without academic penalty.
Tentative Course Schedule*:
Investigating Biology, Fifth Edition, Morgan/Carter, 2005
| Week | Week of: | Topic | Lab Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 8 | NO LAB | |
| 2 | January 15 | NO LAB- MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY | |
| 3 | January 22 | Lab Introduction; Lab
Safety Topic 1 Lab Manual |
Intro and Lab Safety
Topic 1: Scientific Investigation
|
| 4 | January 29 | Chemical
Bonding and Modeling the chemistry of water Pre-lab objectives Water worksheet The worksheet is due at the end of lab. |
Chemical Bonding and Modeling the Chemistry of Water |
| 5 | February 5 | Topic 3
Lab Manual Topic 3 Pre-lab objectives Topic 3 Lab objectives Topic 3 data sheets |
Topic 3: Microscopes & Cells |
| 6 | February 12 | Topic 4 Lab Manual Topic 4 Pre-lab objectives Topic 4 Lab objectives Topic 4 data sheets Lab report rubric--Print and turn in with lab report. Use the lab report guide to write a lab report. |
Topic 4: Diffusion & Osmosis Collect Data for LAB REPORT 1 |
| 7 | February 19 | Topic 2 Lab Manual Topic 2 Pre-lab objectives Topic 2 Lab objectives Topic 2 data sheets Topic 2 lab hints
Protein folding Pre-lab |
Topic 2: Enzymes & Protein Folding
|
| 8 | February 26 | LAB PRACTICAL 1 (LAB TOPICS 1-4, Water Lab and Protein Folding) | |
|
Last Day to Drop w/o
Academic Penalty:
Friday March 2, 2007 |
|||
| 9 | March 5 - March 11 SPRING BREAK NO LAB | ||
| 10 | March 12 |
Topic 5 Lab Manual Topic 5 Pre-lab objectives Topic 5 Lab objectives Topic 5 data sheets Topic 5 lab hints Fermentation diagram 1 Fermentation diagram 2 |
Topic 5: Cellular Respiration & Fermentation |
| 11 | March 19 | Topic 6 Lab Manual Topic 6 Pre-lab objectives Topic 6 Lab objectives Topic 6 data sheets Topic 6 lab hints Lab report rubric -Print and turn in with lab report Use lab report guide to write a lab report |
Topic 6: Photosynthesis
Collect Data for LAB REPORT II |
| 12 | March 26 |
Topic 7
Tutorial
Topic 7 Pre-lab objectives |
Topic 7 Mitosis and Meiosis |
| 13 | April 2 |
Genetics Review Corn genetics-Pre-lab/Lab
objectives |
Genetics Problems and Corn Genetics |
| 14 | April 9 |
Modeling DNA and
transcription/translation |
Modeling DNA and Transcription/Translation
Worksheet
|
| 12 | April 16 | Topic 10 Lab Manual Topic10 Pre-lab objectives report sheet Size marker and picture of gel--revised
|
Topic 10: Introduction to Molecular Biology |
| 15 |
April 23 LAST WEEK OF LAB NO LABS AFTER THIS WEEK |
LAB PRACTICAL II - (Labs 5-7, 10, Genetics, , DNA, Transcription/Translation, Molecular Biology lab) | |
Instructor Prep -students do not have access
Lab Technician Prep -students do not have access
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 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 lab, you must have a written excuse (that I can keep) from an authority (doctor, judge, funeral director etc.). With the written excuse, the missed points for the laboratory will not count against you. You cannot turn in a lab report, lab assignment , take a quiz, or get credit for notebook work for a lab that you did not attend.
- If you miss lab, you are responsible for the lab material on the lab practical.
- If you have a valid, written excuse and miss a practical exam, you should attend one of the other lab sections with the instructor's permission.
- If you miss the lab practical altogether and have an excused absence, notify the instructor immediately by e-mail, and see the instructor upon your return to school. Missing more than one lab practical is considered excessive. If you have greater than one absence from a lab practical, you will be asked to withdraw from the course.
- Except under extenuating circumstances, you will be counted absent if you are more than 20 minutes late and will not be able to turn in the lab assignment, quiz, or lab report for that lab.
- Missing lab because you are taking a vacation or leaving early for a scheduled break are NOT excused absences.
Lab notebooks: For each lab you are responsible for completion of the pre-lab and post-lab objectives in your notebook. Pre-lab objectives should be completed for that week's lab prior to coming to lab. Post-lab objectives should be begun during the current lab and finished at home and should be in the lab notebook by the following lab period. Lab notebooks will be checked for completion and may be used when quizzes are given in lab. You are responsible for printing the pre- and post-lab objectives and bringing them to lab each week. The notebooks will be excellent study guides for the practical exams.
Late assignments: Lab reports or report sheets will be accepted late using the following chart for subtracting points. Lab reports or report sheets 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. Late penalties begin to be charged as soon as the lab period is over in which the assignment is due, day 2 begins at midnight the next day and then charges are assessed at 24 hour intervals.
Click here for late assignment chart
E-mail: Important messages and announcements will be sent to you via your CSU account. You must activate your account and check your e-mail regularly. If you cannot use your CSU account, it is your responsibility to send an alternate e-mail account that can be added to the class list serve. You are responsible for all e-mails sent to the class list.
You are responsible for printing all posted items. These items will not be available from your instructor during lab.
General policies:
- Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Catalog, Student Handbook, and if applicable, program handbook.
- Students must follow the guidelines set forth in Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.
- 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. If your brainpower did not generate what you turn in, it is considered cheating. The following are examples of cheating: copying the work of another person, allowing another person to do your assignment, working in a group on a graded item, copying or closely paraphrasing sources written by another person , using anything but your brainpower on an exam, quiz, report, report sheet, etc. Cheating in any form will result in a minimum of zero on the assignment and academic misconduct forms will be filed with the Office of Judicial Affairs for any violation.
- You may work with your lab partners to do lab experiments, obtain data, and to discuss the data, but the answers that you turn in on lab reports or lab report sheets should be written in your own words.
- All lab practicals are closed book. NO student produced study sheets, note cards, notes from class, etc. may be used on lab practicals. During lab practicals you may have only pencil(s) and an eraser at your desk. You may not work with another person on lab practicals, lab reports, quizzes, lab report sheets, etc. You may use materials that you have compiled from the pre-lab and lab objectives on the lab quizzes. However, you may not use your lab manual or materials from others.
- Turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc. when entering the classroom. No electronic devices may be out or in use during exams or other graded assignments. Points may be deduced from overall grade by instructor for use of cell phones during lab.
Last update: April 01, 2007
