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Oklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyOnline Common Syllabus
Fall 2017
BIOL 1014 Online Biology for Non-MajorsAn introduction to various topics in biological sciences including basic chemistry, cellular biology, studies of animals, plants, protest, and fungi, human biology, genetics and heredity, and environmental/population studies.
Course Purpose: The Purpose of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of biological science and the interconnectedness of life. The student will compare and contrast biological concepts in theory and practically in lab activities completed at home. This knowledge will encourage students to think critically in the future.
Type of Course: Theory/LabCredit Hours: 4; Total hours of theory/lab per semester: 64 ONLINE Class Length: Full SemesterClass Format: Fully OnlineClass Days and Times: N/APrerequisites: NoneInstructor Name: Regina Foster Instructor Phone: (918) 293-5401Office: Science & Technology, Room 13 Instructor Email: [email protected]: My preferred method of contact is email. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your correspondence during the normal work week. Instructor's Office Hours: MTWR – 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
M – 12:30 p.m. – 1:25 a.m.
School Name: Arts and Sciences School Main Phone: (918) 293-4768
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALSTexts: Biology (Open Stax™), PROVIDED WITHIN ONLINE COURSE References: None Materials: Various household items for labs (detailed list attached), (Note: Not all
lab items are required by the beginning of the semester, labs are completed throughout the semester. All labs are posted at the beginning so materials can be acquired as needed. Lab material costs are estimated, but it is hoped many of these items are already available to students for the most part and new purchases will not be required.) 3-ring binder for notes and course materials recommended but not required.
Uniform/Tools: N/AEstimated Cost for Materials: No cost for textbook.
Materials Estimate (Detailed List Follows) - $ 44.36Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools: N/AOptional Resources: N/A
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Upon completion of the course, students should:
COURSE OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT OF OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this course, students should be able to1. Analyze the components of the cell theory. Exam2. Analyze the structure and function of the cell membrane.
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3. Identify the organizational scheme for classifying organisms.
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4. Analyze basic genetic principles of heredity.
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5. Analyze the impact of interactions between ecosystems.
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Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. If applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this assignment is used in the university assessment program.
Course ActivitiesIn this course students will
Participate in online discussions of readings and assignments Complete reading assignments View videos that depict concepts Participate in lab activities Take examinations
EVALUATION - GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALITY AND COMPLETION OF THESE TAS KS: (NOTE- Please indicate the course-specific evaluations. List assignment(s) used in the university’s assessment of student learning as separate line items and marked with an asterisk.)
Exams......................... 49%Labs............................ 30%Homework.................. 9%Discussion Boards...... 12%Total........................... 100%
Percentages are approximate and may be adjusted by instructor during the semester as conditions warrant. Grades are based on points earned during the semester and will be calculated based on the percentage of the final total possible points earned at the end of the semester.
Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal return time to student by next class meeting or no later than one (1) week. Extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects: Normal return time to students in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
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OSUITGrading Scale
A = 90%-100% B = 80%-89% C = 70%-79% D = 60%-69% F = 59% & below
RECOMMENDED STUDENT COMPENTENCIES/SKILLSStudents should have sufficient computer skills to access and successfully complete reading assignments, written assignments, and exams online. College level reading ability.
AUTHORIZED TOOLS Students may use any/all course materials, including books and notes, while participating in classroom activities. Students are encouraged to work on homework assignments collaboratively in study groups. Exams are to be completed independently; no collaboration with classmates is permitted and any instance of such will be considered academic dishonesty.
LATE WORKDue dates are clearly posted in the schedule and on the calendar on the online classroom and late work is not accepted in this course. There is an Optional Comprehensive Final scheduled which can be used to replace the lowest exam score and an Optional Lab which can be used to replace the lowest lab score. These are the only options for making up missed work, so please be sure not to miss assignments and exams.
TESTING Exams must be completed by the dates/times listed in the syllabus (the dates will also be posted in the online classroom). The exams will be set up so that you have an allotted amount of time to complete the exam. Make sure you set aside enough time and have a reliable online connection during this time. Exams are open book/notes, but you will not have time to look up every answer, so you should study for every exam as if you were in a traditional classroom setting.
Exams will be available over a period of several days so that you may take them at a time that is convenient to you during that time frame. Do not wait until the last minute to take the exam because if something causes you to be unable to finish once you’ve started, you may not be able to reach me in time and you will miss the deadline (resulting in a zero). There are computers available on campus in the library and other areas if you have issues with your connection at home. Check with the individual locations for hours. Note: Exams are ONLY visible on the online classroom during their active dates. Exams are timed, but the online classroom does not close your connection when the time expires, please go ahead and finish the exam. The only exception to this is the posted CLOSING time of the exam. The online classroom will end your connection to the exam at that time. There are no penalties for going slightly over time. If the time allotted is a problem, contact me and we will discuss it.
If you miss an exam, you will have the option of completing a Comprehensive Final Exam. If you miss more than one exam, the others will remain as zeros. If you have not missed any exams, the Comprehensive Final Exam will be optional for you. You may elect to complete it so that your score on the exam will replace your lowest exam score if you have not missed any exams in the course.
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OTHER LAB AND CLASSROOM POLICIESLaboratories
The completion of the Lab Safety Quiz is required before labs can be counted for a grade and Safety procedures for the labs must be followed at all times. It is your responsibility to carefully read and follow instructions since you will be working independently on the labs. You will need to provide some common household items for some of your labs. A list of needed items is included in this syllabus. There is also an optional final lab, if you choose to complete it; the score will take the place of your lowest previous lab score.
Homework Due Dates
Homework may be submitted to the drop box in the online classroom early (prior to the deadline). Assignments are due by 11:59 p.m., Central Standard Time on the posted due date. Unless otherwise indicated, assignments should be typed, double spaced, 12 point type maximum, 1” margins. Please include your name and the assignment in the file name. While this is not an English class, college level writing skills are expected, complete sentences, correct spelling and punctuation. Microsoft Word is recommended to prepare documents, students can obtain a copy of Microsoft Word for free at www.osuit.edu . Look under the Students link on the website for a link to “Free Software”. Anytime the Drop Box is unavailable due to problems with the online classroom, homework can be emailed to the instructor at [email protected]. Note: The same due dates still apply!
Discussion Board Posts
All topics will be posted at the beginning of the class. You may post to boards at any time during the semester up to the due date but a minimum of two posts per topic are required . Post your own answer to the question (usually a 3 sentence post is required, details are in the instructions of each Discussion Board Topic) and reply to at least one of your classmates’ posts. Due dates are given on each board topic. Make sure to post at least twice on each board before the due date. Use complete sentences. There are required DB posts nearly every week.
Assignment Feedback
Feedback will be provided for homework and laboratory assignments following their due dates. For laboratories, a feedback grading rubric will be posted to the assignment drop box feedback for students during the week following the due date of each laboratory. For homework assignments, feedback will be in the form of an edited writing assignment with comments in red, posted to the drop box feedback during the week following the assignment. For exam feedback, instructor will provide individual assistance and there is feedback provided while students are taking the exam as well.
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ONLINE COURSE INTERACTIONOSUIT requires all online courses to include interaction between students, peers and instructors.Our online courses use a variety of tools to build a community of learners and strengthen engagement between students and their peers, as well as between students and the instructor. Communication tools used in courses may include Discussion, News, and Email. Read the syllabus completely to determine which of these methods you, your classmates and your instructor will use for interaction.General guidelines for student conduct while interacting within an online course include: (1) Use proper language in all communications; (2) Harassment of any type will not be tolerated; (3) No jokes, insults or threats of an offensive nature.For more information, go to: http://osuit.edu/center/netiquette
SYLLABUS ATTACHMENTView the Syllabus Attachment, which contains other important information, by visiting http://osuit.edu/center/student_syllabus_information
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BIOL 1014 Biology for Non MajorsLaboratory Equipment List
Fall 2017
Equipment Cost EstimateSmall plastic cups or containers 1.00Glass containers (drinking glasses or mason jars will work) 1.00Measuring spoon .50Clock with a second hand or Stopwatch 5.00Newspaper 2.00Paper Toweling 1.00Ruler 2.00Spoon .50Aluminum Foil 1.00String 1.00A Penny .01Eye dropper 2.00Straw .10Total Equipment $17.11
Chemicals1-1.67 ounce bag of plain M & M Candies (regular, single-serving bag) 2.00Cornstarch 1.00Boiling Water n/aIce n/aRed Cabbage 2.00Household Ammonia (Windex with Ammonia will work) 2.00Vinegar 2.00Baking Soda 1.00Soda Pop 1.502 Eggs .75Light Corn Syrup 3.001 Envelope of Knox or other flavored or unflavored gelatin 2.00Meat Tenderizer Solution (mix 1 tablespoon of meat tenderizer into 1 cup of warm water)
3.00Chopped FRESH fruit with juice (or frozen juice concentrate that has not been pasteurized, thawed);
PineappleApple 5.00
Optional other fruits at your choice 2.00Access to a refrigerator n/aTotal Chemicals $27.25NOTE: Lab 8 The Egg & Osmosis takes 5 days to complete. Note the due date and be sure you start that one early enough! Also, it is a good idea to include an extra egg…breakage can occur!
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Fall 2017 BIOL 1014 – Online Biology for Non-Majors Tentative ScheduleDB – Discussion Board; HW – Homework Assignment
Week Topic(Reading)
Assignment Laboratory Due Dates
1 Classes begin Wednesday, September 6
1. Intro DB2. Syllabus Signature Sheet3. Response to Intro Email
No LabRead Safety Information Lab Safety Quiz is OPEN
9/10/17Intro DBSyllabus SignatureResponse to Intro Email
2 Chapter 1 – The Study of Life (1.1 – 1.2)
DB1 Safety Quiz100% Score REQUIRED
9/17/17DB1Safety Quiz
3 Chapter 2 – The Chemical Foundation of Life (All)
DB2 Lab 1 – The Scientific Method
9/24/17DB2, Lab1
4 Chapter 3 – Biological Macromolecules (All)
DB3Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3)Opens 9/27/17
Lab 2 – Using Statistics
10/1/17DB3, Lab2 Exam 1 Closes
5 Chapter 4 – Cell Structure (All)Chapter 5 – Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes (All)
DB4HW1
Lab 3 – Surface Tension
10/8/17DB4, Lab3, HW1
6 Chapter 6 – Metabolism (6.1, 6.2)Chapter 7 – Cellular Respiration (7.1)Chapter 8 – Photosynthesis (8.1)
DB5 Exam 2(Chapters 4-8)Opens 10/11/17
Lab 4 – Properties of Matter
10/15/17DB5, Lab4 Exam 2 Closes
7 Chapter 10 – Cell Reproduction (All)
DB6 Lab 5 – Proteins and Enzymes
10/22/17DB6, Lab5
8 Chapter 11 – Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction (All)
DB7Exam 3(Chapters 10-11)Opens 10/25/17
Lab 6 – Acids and Bases
10/29/17DB7, Lab 6 Exam 3 Closes
9 Chapter 12 – Mendel’s Experiments and Heredity (All)
DB8HW2
Lab 7 – Mitosis 11/5/17DB8, Lab7, HW2
10 Chapter 13 – Modern Understanding of Inheritance (All)
DB9 Exam 4(Chapters 12-13)Opens 11/8/17
Lab 8 – OsmosisLab 8 TAKES 5 DAYS!
11/12/17DB9, Lab8Exam 4 Closes
11 Chapter 44 – Ecology and the Biosphere (All)
DB10HW3
Lab 9 – Genetics Problems
11/19/17DB10, HW3, Lab9
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Week Topic(Reading)
Assignment Laboratory Due Dates
12 Chapter 44 Continued Thanksgiving Week
No Assignments N/A
13 Chapter 45 – Population and Community Ecology (All)
DB11Exam 5(Chapters 44-45)Opens 11/29/17
Lab 10 – Populations Biology
12/3/17DB11, Lab10Exam 5 Closes
14 Follow Up Activities DB12 Make Up Lab 12/10/17DB12, Make Up Lab
15 Final Exam, Opt DB Opt DBOptional Comp Final Opens MONDAY12/11/17
Opt Final Closes THURSDAY12/14/17Opt DB
Graduation Exercises – Friday, December 15, 2017
Schedule is subject to change at instructor discretion.
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