SYLLABUSTulsa Community College

Fall, 2013Course: Honors Biology 1224-Biology for Majors Section #: 203 CRN#: 20150

Day and Time: Lecture-online; Lab M 9:00am – 11:50am Start and end dates: Aug 19 – Dec 9 Course Delivery Method: Blended Course format: Lecture (online) and Lab (face-to-face)

Instructor: Jennifer Kneafsey, M.Ed., M.S. (Pronounced ‘neef-see’) Office Hours: M 8:30 – 9:00am, 1:30 – 4:00pmOffice Location: NE 2106 T 8:30 – 9:00am, 1:30 – 4:00pm

W 8:30 – 9:00am, 1:30 – 4:30pm

TH 8:30 – 9:00amOffice Email: jennifer.kneafsey@tulsacc.edu Office Phone: (918)595-7490

TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE : Division: Science, Math, & EngineeringAssociate Dean: Dave SollarsOffice: NEC 1130Phone Number: (918)595-7542

TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:Director: Dr. Mike LimasOffice: NEC A153Phone: (918)595-7474

COURSE PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes an in-depth study of fundamental biological concepts, including metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, evolution, and ecology at the subcellular, cellular, and organismal levels. It provides the foundation for other advanced courses in the biological sciences. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: Depends on your degree program

TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:Title: Biology in Focus Edition: 1stAuthors: Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Jackson, Reece Publisher: Pearson ISBN: 978-0-321-81380-0Note: The textbook is packaged in the TCC bookstore with online Mastering Biology access, access to the e-book, and access to my Panopto recorded lectures. Biology professors from 3 TCC campuses negotiated our buying strength with the publisher to keep the price for the book, online assignment system, and recorded lectures to approximately $100.

Mastering Biology Website—You will need access to this website to complete assignments for this class. If you purchase a new book from the bookstore, a Mastering Biology access card is included. The access card will also give you access to the recorded lectures. I will give you more specific information about Mastering Biology access during the first lab session.

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SCANTRON forms: Each student will need one SCANTRON form 882-E for each of the 4 learning assessments. These are available for purchase in the NEC Bookstore for approximately $1 for a package of 6 forms.

Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: NEC Bookstore or online

COURSE OBJECTIVES:Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to—o Identify and describe the structure and functions of cells as a beginning of

molecular organization necessary for life.o Explain the nature of science and it’s methods by describing and utilizing the

Scientific Methodo Explain that organisms are made up of integrated groups of small units, giving

consideration of this organization from the molecular to the organ systems levels of development.

o Analyze the basic ecological concepts governing the biosphere.o Demonstrate an awareness of the biotic world during a time in which its very

existence may be threatened.o Describe the diversity as it appears in all phyla as a function of evolutionary

development with consideration given to the genetic mechanisms involved.

TEACHING METHODS: Lecture material will be covered through postings on the Internet, including lecture notes, animations, and use of the website provided by the textbook publisher. Lab is scheduled for three hours each week. The lecture material and laboratory material correlate with each other as closely as possible. Computer presentations, web resources, and web discussions may be used to supplement the lecture, lab and reading materials.

The method of instruction will be primarily via the Blackboard course site using the assigned reading material in the text and external sites and resources online as supplemental sources of information. Hands-on and large scale models will be used in lab to assist with student understanding in the laboratory. The student is responsible for ALL lecture, lab and assigned text material.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Students must wear goggles and protective gloves during designated labs. These will be provided for you. Both latex and vinyl gloves will be available. Lab coats or aprons are recommended during some lab exercises but are not required. These are also available for your use in the lab room. If you prefer to provide your own safety equipment, please be aware that goggles, gloves, lab coats and aprons are available for sale at local vendors.

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: Students will be evaluated through quizzes, exams, discussion presentations, LearnSmart assignments and virtual labs in addition to work completed during class. Details are provided below in this syllabus.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance in lab and participation online are integral parts of your success in this course.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: If you encounter a problem that will prevent you from completing work on time, please contact the instructor by phone or

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email to discuss the situation. Late work (other than Mastering assignments) will only be accepted if there has been a documented emergency. If you know in advance that you will be absent, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can discuss the possibility that work can be completed ahead of time. There will be no make-up exams unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. No make-up quizzes or labs will be given.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student. Friday, November 8th is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade or to change from credit to audit.

COMMUNICATIONS: Email: All TCC students receive a designated Outlook 365 email address (ex: jane.doe@tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your TCC email address; and you must use your TCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course. **You may choose to forward your TCC e-mail to another e-mail account!**

Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).

GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. If you must use your cell phone to receive a call or text message that cannot wait until after class, please step into the hallway to briefly take care of the problem. Cell phones must not make noise during class.

SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.

DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

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TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE: Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities.  This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots.  Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes.  The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy.  Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;

Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question; Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or

administratively withdraw the student from the class; Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may

request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:Work through each lesson by: •Reading and taking notes over the chapter material • Performing virtual and actual lab activities • Using web resources available with text, including tutorial quizzes and flash cards • Participating in group discussions • View all assigned animations and websites

TENTATIVE EVALUATION TECHNIQUES—Subject to change at the instructor’s discretion:

ASSIGNMENTS

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Blackboard Orientation – Each student is required to complete the Blackboard orientation during the first week of class. Access Blackboard from the TCC homepage; www.tulsacc.edu . Use the link to complete the orientation, then e-mail the codeword to me to complete your first assignment. This must be completed before any other points can be earned. Students are expected to use the TCC Blackboard system throughout the course to access course information, including announcements and assignment details. Log on to Blackboard using your college-wide ID number (without the T in front of it) and your password (usually your 6 digit birthdate), then select the Honors Biology 1224 course.

Quizzes - There will be 5 announced online quizzes, valued at 20 points each. The dates for these quizzes are listed in the timeline at the end of this syllabus. The quizzes will be taken online via the Mastering Biology website at your convenience during the dates specified.

Learning Assessments – There will be four learning assessments valued at 100 points each. Each learning assessment will consist of a combination of multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill in the blank, and short answer questions. Approximately 40% of the value of each learning assessment will come from the non-multiple choice portion. The other approximately 60% will be multiple choice questions. Some Learning Assessments will be given during the scheduled lab times and others will be taken in the NE campus testing center at your convenience during the testing window. Learning Assessments are cumulative in that you must continue to build upon the information gained as the class progresses.

Mastering Biology—This is a tutorial and practice system provided by the publisher of your textbook, Pearson Publishing. For this class, you will have assignments to complete in Mastering Biology for most topics we cover. I will help you register for Mastering Biology during our first lab session. Or, follow these directions:

Sign into your school's Blackboard system. Go to your instructor's course. Click the "Pearson Mastering Biology" menu button on the left side of the screen. Click on the "Pearson Mastering Course Home” button. Follow the on-screen directions from there. **Note—there is a free, temporary trial available if you don’t have a book or a Mastering Biology access code yet. You can get started on the free trial, then insert or purchase a code within approximately 2 weeks to continue.

Or, use this Jing video to see the process:http://screencast.com/t/dPVlaG2U

After your initial registration, you can move between Blackboard and Mastering without logging in separately.Due dates for Mastering assignments are listed on the calendar on our course’s Mastering home page. Late work is penalized 15% per day for Mastering assignments. Quizzes in Mastering cannot be taken after the due date.

Mastering Biology will help you practice major concepts and will test your understanding of these concepts. The percentage of point you’ve earned from Mastering Biology chapter assignments will be multiplied by the 250 total points possible. For example, if you’ve earned 86% of the points possible in the Mastering system, 0.86 x 250 = 215 points would be added to your total grade. There are personalized Adaptive Follow up assignments that will be made based on your performance in mastery. Completing these or testing out of them (scoring 95% or higher on the original chapter assignment) will increase your overall Mastering Biology score.

Lab Exercises/Reports - Lab exercises and reports will be submitted for evaluation. These will vary in point value, but the total point value for all labs will be 250 points. Some labs will be assessed individually and others will be completed in groups.

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News To Use Presentation – Each person will present a short (approximately 2 - 4 minute) summary about a newsworthy item or current event in Biology related to the chapter that student has been assigned. Research must come from valid .gov or .edu sources, or from peer-reviewed journals. A written copy of the summary, including references, must be submitted at the time of the presentation. This assignment is worth 25 points.

The final grade will be determined according to the following system: Learning Assessments, 4 @ 100 points…...…….….400 points possibleQuizzes, 4 @ 25 points……………………………………..100 points possibleLab Exercises & Reports……………………….…………255 points possible LearnSmart Assignments……….…………………..……250 points possibleNews to Use Presentation……………………………….20 pointsTotal = 1025 points possible*Note that there are 1025 points possible in the class, but your grade is based on 1000 points possible. This 25 point difference is to account for an unplanned life event that might cause you to miss a quiz or a lab. It is still possible to earn a perfect score in the class, even if you miss one quiz or one lab.

GRADING SCALE: All scores will be added together for a cumulative grade. The final grade is determined from the following point scale:A = 900 - 1020 pointsB= 800 - 899 pointsC= 700 - 799 pointsD= 600 - 699 pointsF= 0 – 599 points

The instructor is available to any student who needs extra instruction. It is the student’s responsibility to make the instructor aware of his/her academic difficulties at the immediate point at which assistance is needed. The instructor is available during office hours or by special appointment. There are also many free on-line tutorials available to you for extra assistance.

TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 1Aug 19 Topic: Thinking like a scientist, Chemistry review

Ch. 1 Intro: Evol & the Foundations of BiologyCh. 2 The Chemical Context of Life Lab Mastering Registration, Metrics & Scientific Method (15

pts)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 2Aug 26 Topic: Making macromolecules, How cells work

Ch. 3 Carbon & the Molecular Diversity of Life Ch. 4 Tour of the Cell

Lab Macromolecule Lab (15 pts)Quiz #1—Online in Mastering Biology—covers through Ch. 4, due

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 3Sep 2 Topic: How do molecules get into and out of cells?

n/a TCC Closed—Labor Day HolidayCh. 5 Membrane TransportLab None—TCC Closed

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 4Sep 9 Topic: How is energy transferred in Biology?

Ch. 6 Intro to MetabolismLab Osmosis Lab (15 pts)

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 5Sep 16 Learning Assessment #1 (Ch. 1 – 6), in class

Topic: How do our cells use a loaded baked potato?Ch. 7 Test Results/Cellular Respiration

Lab Report Formatting and RubricLab Measuring cellular respiration in peas (15 pts)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 6Sep 23 Topic: From sunlight to a loaded baked potato…

Ch. 8 PhotosynthesisLab Spec 20 Photosynthesis Lab (15 pts)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 7Sep 30 Topic: Healing paper cuts & what happens when cells lose control

Ch. 9 Cell Cycle & DevelopmentCh. 16 Cancer & Stem CellsLab Pop Bead Chromosomes, Part 1 (15 pts)

Lab Report Drafts Due for Peer ReviewQuiz #2-Online in Mastering Biology-covers through Ch. 16, due

10/6-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 8Oct 7 Topic: Why sperm & eggs have their own system to make more

Ch. 10 Meiosis and Sexual Life CyclesLab Pop Bead Chromosomes, Part 2 (15 pts)

Lab Reports Due (30 pts)

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Oct 14 Topic: How’d you get Aunt Beulah’s eyes?Ch. 11 Test Results/Mendel and the Gene IdeaLab Genetic Traits & Disorders Lab (15 pts)

Set up Petri dishesLearning Assessment #2—Covers through Ch. 11--Take at NE campus Testing Center (must have photo ID) between October 14 and 19. Check www.tulsacc.edu/testing for hours and details.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 10 Test resultsOct 21 Topic: Analyzing DNA—large scale and small scale

Ch. 12 The Chromosomal Basis of InheritanceCh. 13 The Molecular Basis of InheritanceLab Prep for Gel Electrophoresis

DNA Replication Simulation (15 points)

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 11Oct 28 Topic: One amino acid, two amino acids, three amino acids….

Ch. 14 Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein Lab Gel Electrophoresis of DNA (15 pts)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 12Nov 4 Topic: Communication is critical!

Ch. 15 Regulation of Gene Expression Lab Gel Electrophoresis Analysis (15 pts)

pGLO set up and pre-lab Quiz #3-Online in Mastering Biology-covers through Ch. 15, due 11/10

**Friday, November 8th—last day to withdraw with a “W” or to change from credit to audit**

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 13Nov 11 Topic: They’re everywhere! Why aren’t we sick all the time?

Ch. 17 VirusesCh. 24 BacteriaLab: pGLO bacterial transformation (15 points)

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Week 14 Test resultsNov 18 Topic: Genomics—the hot new trend in Biology

Ch. 18 Genome EvolutionLab: pGLO analysis

Microscope Lab (15 points)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 15Nov 25 Topic: The “E” word

19 Descent with ModificationLab Tour of OSU’s Sim-Bio Med School Lab (15 points)

*Date subject to change; get update/map in class or on Bb*

Quiz #4-Online in Mastering Biology-covers through Ch. 19-due 12/1----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 16Dec 2 Topic: The BIG picture! Let’s tie this all together!

Ch. 40/41 Population Ecology/Species InteractionsCh. 42/43 Ecosystems & Energy/Global Ecol. & Conservation

BiologyLab Case Studies in Ecology (15 pts)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Final Exam WeekDec 9 Learning Assessment #4—cumulative--in class (Final Exam) – 9:00 am

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