The Foundation of Knowledge program guides students to become independent learners, innovative thinkers, and responsible

citizens. The program provides a foundation of values, knowledge, and skills that will empower them to discover their personal

potential, communicate effectively, work in diverse communities, and solve problems in a global society. Courses in the program

invite students to expand the life-long practice of asking questions, seek new points of view, apply principles of reason, adjust ideas

in relation to new situations, and take reflective action.

SYLLABUS FOR BIO 120 UNDERSTANDING THE LIVING WORLD

(FALL 2016)

Course Description (Lab and Lecture):

General Biology: Understanding the Living World consists of both a lecture and laboratory session. This class is designed to introduce students to the exciting field of biology, the study of life. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of the living world around them and their part in it. The class begins with a look at the scientific method and an application of the use of this method (FDA drug approval process and cancer treatments). We then move to life on the molecular and cellular level. In this section we will focus on aspects of chemistry and energy as they apply to human diet and exercise. From there we will move to an introduction to basic patterns of inheritance and genetics. The particular focus of this section will deal with the application of genetic information in the legal arena (forensic biology). An understanding of the genetic variation inherent in living organisms provides the background for understanding the process and importance of biological evolution. We will use the example of the evolution of cats and dogs to illustrate these concepts. The last portion of the class deals with the interaction of living things with each other and their physical environments, the discipline of ecology. We will focus on the issue of global climate change and the impact that humans have had, and continue to have on the living world around them. This class is geared towards students who are not planning to major in the biological sciences.

Instructor: Dr. Greg Dahlem Office: 248 Natural Science Center Phone: (859) 572-6638 E-mail: dahlem@nku.edu Web Page: http://dahlemg.wix.com/dahlem Office Hours: Monday 10:30-11:30; Tuesday 12:30-1:00; Wednesday 10:30-11:30; Thursday 12:30-1:00; also

by appointment Correspondence: Course announcements will be posted on Blackboard or sent to NKU email addresses. Students are encouraged to check Blackboard and NKU email daily.

Modification of this syllabus may occur due to unanticipated circumstances, in which case students will receive maximum prior notification.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: A failing grade for the entire four hours of Bio 120 will be given to any student who misses more than three laboratory sessions. You must immediately consult with your laboratory instructor about any absences beyond your control.

Text (for Lecture): Mader, S. S. and M. Windelspecht. Essentials of Biology. 4th Edition. Smartbook/Connect through McGraw Hill.

E-book and Connect access required. Turning Account (“clicker”) (for Lecture):

Students are expected to purchase a Turning Account for use in lecture. You have the option of purchasing the QT Device and Turning Account or a Turning Account for use with your smartphone, if compatible.

Workbook (for Lab):

G. A. Dahlem & L. A. Ebersole Experiences in Biology, 2016-2017.

Foundation of Knowledge General Education Program, Science and Technology Category:

This course supports two of the five program goals stated in the mission of the General Education Program: (Goal A) Critical Thinking and (Goal D) Science and Technology. The following Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) will be assessed:

A.3. Students develop evidence-based arguments. D.1. Students apply scientific and quantitative reasoning through problem solving or experimentation, and

effectively communicate results through scientific, analytical and/or quantitative methods. D.2. Students identify major concepts of science behind technological innovations or applications in our daily

lives. D.3. Students distinguish between scientific and non-science explanations by employing scientific methods.

Student Learning Outcome

Labs/Activities Exams Homework Quizzes

A3 X X D1 X X X X

D2 X X X X

D3 X X X X

This assessment is to be used for the General Education Program at NKU and will not be used to determine student course grades. The assessment will be based on selected elements taken from each grading area given in the above table. For example, D1 may be assessed by using only part of one lab assessment. The assessments of these elements will make use of rubrics approved for the Science and Technology category of the General Education Program. Statistical data on the level of student proficiency will be collected along with representative samples of results from student work at various levels of proficiency.

Additional Course Goals (Lab and Lecture):

Students will be assessed on their ability to complete the outcomes below through the use of written exams, homework assignments, in-class activities/discussions, and quizzes. BIO 120 students will:

(1) Learn important biological concepts and terminology and apply them to current problems. (2) Understand some of the common research strategies and types of evidence that are used to

investigate and support biological hypotheses. (3) Examine ethical issues related to research and applications in biology.

Overview of Course Format:

Lecture sessions will generally follow a lecture and group investigation format. However, video segments, discussions, and in-class demonstrations/activities may be included to facilitate learning of course material. Students can increase their own learning and success in the course by:

(1) Attending class: Although not required, regular class attendance is strongly encouraged as it ensures

that you are up-to-date with the course content and that you do not miss announcements concerning exams and assignments. Coming to class for each and every lecture, awake and ready to learn, is the first step to success in this course. Lecture material will take up the majority of the time spent in class, but some time will be spent working in small groups to investigate different aspects and applications of the lecture material. The vast majority of information that you will be tested on will be presented in lecture. Experience has shown that those people who miss many classes usually end up failing the class. It is up to you to make the effort to come to class and get notes from your classmates if you should miss a lecture. Lectures will be posted on Blackboard in a revised format.

(2) Reading the textbook and assigned web-based materials (LearnSmart Quizzes): The second step

to success is to read the pre-lecture reading assignments. Read through the material to get an overview of the given subject; do not spend a bunch of time worrying about parts that you do not immediately understand. Complete the LearnSmart quiz that goes along with the Chapter (when appropriate). This will probably take about 30 or less. After the material is presented in lecture, go back and re-read the material. Pay particular attention to terms and concepts given on the work sheets (study guides). If you have any questions on the material, make a note to yourself to ask your instructor about them.

(3) Do the work assigned on the worksheets before each class: The worksheets are meant to serve as

study guides for the major exams in class. They detail the terminology and concepts that you are expected to know. Print off the worksheets, write out definitions (make up the suggested flash cards for terminology), do the suggested end-of-chapter questions, etc. Several “pop” quizzes will be given during the semester. These will be “open note” in format, so you can use your flash cards and notes to answer the questions. The information on those worksheets will also be the basis for each section’s pre-exam quiz and the sectional exam.

(4) Studying for the exams: We will be covering a large amount of information in this class. Do not wait

until the day before the exam to start studying! Be sure to set aside sufficient time for you to master all the material. Different people need different amounts of time to memorize terms and learn material. The worksheets are meant to let you know the terms and concepts that you will need to know for the

exams. Use what you know about your own strengths and weaknesses to decide on the amount of time you need. Some strategies that I have seen work for many students is 1) find another student (or students) to study with; 2) make up flash cards with new terminology on one side and definitions on the other side; 3) find a quiet place without distractions of TV, family, friends, etc. and use this place to routinely do your studying.

(5) Checking Blackboard for information: Worksheets, extra credit assignments, supplemental reading

and other lecture and lab related information (including syllabi, answer keys, writing assignments, etc.) will be posted on Blackboard. It is highly recommend that you check Blackboard regularly.

(6) Posting of Grades: Through the semester, your grades will be posted on Blackboard. This is NOT the

official grade book for the class (that is kept separately by the instructor), but it meant to allow you to see that grades have been assigned to you for the exams, quizzes and homework assignments. If you notice a missing grade or a wrong grade on Blackboard, please contact your instructor about this, preferably within 1 week of posting. Grades will generally be posted after the assignments have been handed back in class (not before). Extra credit will be posted on Blackboard as “regular” points, but these will be handled as “extra credit” in my official grade book. To calculate your current grade you will need to divide your total points by the “required” points made available so far.

(7) Take advantage of extra credit opportunities: A variety of small assignments will be offered during

the semester which can add up to 40 points extra credit to your score in class. You can think of this as the ability to raise any exam grade by 40 points (e.g. turning a 60 into a 100!). This represents an opportunity to raise your grade by more than 3%. Be sure to do an excellent job on every assignment and follow the requirements given for presentation/submission. Note: extra credit assignments are not accepted late and no additional assignments will be offered if you miss an assignment.

(8) Setting your priorities and managing your time: My assumption in teaching this course is that your

classes are your Number 1 priority while you are a student pursuing a degree at NKU. Doing well in any class requires a time commitment on your part, and this is especially true for science courses. The general “Formula for Academic Success” for a college class is that: “For every hour in class, plan on working and studying 2-3 hours outside of class”. Each week you will be spending about 3 hours in class. For even a beginning science class like this, you should plan on spending at least 6 hours working on this class each week, outside of class. I highly recommend that you acquire a daily planner and use it to effectively plan your time. With a busy schedule, this is the most effective way to keep track of important dates (exams, homework due dates, etc.) and set up an effective schedule that will allow you to handle course-work, work schedules, special events, and still find time to get a good night’s sleep.

(9) Solving problems before they get too large: If you find that you are having trouble with this course,

please come to see your instructor as soon as possible. You may be able to obtain a free tutor through the Learning Assistance Center at UC 170 (phone: 859-572-5475). The free tutor service at NKU is very effective and I have seen many students over the years significantly improve their grade in this course with regular tutoring. I am always happy to talk with you about this class and will try to offer suggestions on how to improve your grade in the class. The main problems that I have seen arise from students who miss many lectures and/or do not read their textbook and do not work on the class outside of lecture.

(10) LASTLY - DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT CHEATING! The maintenance of academic

standards and integrity includes the obligation not to cheat or plagiarize. A student who uses a dishonest or deceitful means to obtain a grade is guilty of cheating; a student who submits another’s work as one’s own without adequate attribution is guilty of plagiarism. Penalties range from lowering the student’s grade or failing the student to suspension or expulsion from the University. Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses and I will deal with such offenses harshly. For more information, see the section on Student Rights in your current Student Handbook.

Rules for the Classroom:

(1) ARRIVING LATE FOR CLASS: You are expected to make every effort to come to class and arrive before the start of the lecture. If you do arrive at the classroom after the lecture has begun, please enter the room through the rear door as quietly as possible and sit in one of the seats closest to the door.

(2) LEAVING EARLY FROM CLASS: If a situation arises where you need to leave class early, please sit

at the back of class, near the door, at the beginning of lecture. When you leave, please do so as quietly as possible.

(3) CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: You are welcome to talk with friends before and after lecture, but

not during the lecture. Personal conversations during class create a disruptive learning environment for your fellow classmates who all paying a great deal in time and money to learn the material presented in this class. Courtesy is required. Students who disregard this rule will be asked to leave the classroom.

(4) CELL PHONES AND LAPTOPS: Laptop computers and tablets can be an excellent tool for the

classroom, but in some cases they can be very distracting to other students. Laptops and tablets are provisionally allowed (and encouraged) in the classroom. However, if a student is causing trouble for other students around them in their use of their computer (watching videos, playing games, viewing pornography, etc.), they may lose their privilege of using a laptop in the classroom, at the instructor’s discretion. Cell phones should not be used for calling in or out during class. Smart phones with internet access may be very useful for looking for information during class, if you do not have a tablet or laptop. If students wish to use their cell phones for text messaging or use internet features, that is OK unless it is disruptive to other students around them. If cell phone use disrupts other students, the student may lose their privilege of using a cell phone in the classroom, at the instructor’s discretion. Remember, in the case of an emergency you can be reached through the Department of Biological Sciences main office [859-572-5110]. The secretary can send someone to the classroom to get you, if an emergency arises.

(5) MISSING LECTURES: If situations arise during the semester and you are unable to attend a lecture,

you do not need to contact me to explain your absence (unless major problems, such as illness or accident, arise that will cause you to miss multiple lectures). You are responsible for getting the information presented in a missed lecture from your fellow classmates. I will not provide copies of my lecture notes to students who miss class. If you miss points for a missed quiz or group activity, those points cannot be made up later, they are simply lost.

(6) MISSING LABORATORY CLASSES: Attendance is required for the laboratory portion of this class. A

failing grade for the entire four hours of Bio 120 will be given to any student who misses more than three laboratory sessions during the semester. Your laboratory instructor can provide additional information about this course policy.

Course Requirements/Assessment (Lab):

Mastery of course content will be assessed via two lab practicals (2/3 of lab grade) and quizzes, homework assignments, and/or other activities as determined by your particular laboratory instructor (1/3 of lab grade). In many cases, you will have a different instructor for the laboratory portion of the class than you have for the lecture portion.

1. LAB PRACTICALS – Over the course of the semester there will be two laboratory practicals. These

are your “big” exams in lab. The first lab practical will cover information presented in the first six weeks of lab. The second lab practical will cover information presented in the last 7 weeks of lab. The second lab practical is not comprehensive. Because of the setup involved with the lab practical, there are no “make-ups” for lab practicals once the week is over. In the case of an emergency, you must contact your instructor as soon as possible.

2. LAB GRADE – The laboratory portion of BIO 120 represents ¼ (25%) of your total grade for the course. You will not receive a separate grade for the laboratory section at the end of the semester. Rather, your final grade for BIO 120 will be a composite obtained from your work in both lecture and lab. Your laboratory instructor will supply your lecture instructor with a percentage score for your work in lab (e.g. 85%, 63%, etc.). Your lecture instructor will use that grade to assign the appropriate amount of points for the laboratory portion of the class.

3. LAB SAFETY – Most of the chemicals and equipment used in the BIO 120 lab should not be highly toxic or hazardous to students taking the class if the students follow the instructions given by the laboratory instructor and those listed in your laboratory manual. Occasionally, some chemicals or equipment may be used in lab that could be hazardous, especially if they are handled inappropriately. The laboratory instructor will point out possible dangers and will discuss what to do if a problem arises. It is the student’s responsibility to use care when working in lab. It is the student’s responsibility to read the safety information presented in the laboratory manual and ask the instructor for clarification of any item(s) that you do not understand. Any student with special concerns (e.g. allergies, pregnancy, etc.) should inform their laboratory instructor of those concerns as soon as possible. Accommodations will be made, whenever possible, for those students.

4. LAB BREAKAGE – If a student breaks any microscope slide or piece of equipment used in lab they are responsible for informing the lecture instructor immediately.

GRADE DETERMINATION (LAB):

You will receive a special Lab Appendix to this syllabus from your lab instructor. It will provide you with the Lab Instructor’s contact information and information on how that instructor will determine your grade for lab. It may also contain other information specific to your particular lab section.

Course Requirements/Assessment (Lecture):

Mastery of course content will be assessed via exams and written homework assignments. Scantron test sheets will be provided for you when they are required.

(1) Exams: There will be four one-hour sectional exams and a comprehensive final exam. The sectional

exams will only involve material that was covered since the previous sectional exam. Sectional exams will consist of short answer/essay and multiple choice questions. Sectional Exams will be worth 100 points each. The final exam will consist of 100 multiple choice questions which will cover the breadth of the entire class (comprehensive).

(2) Make-up exams: There will be NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. If a sectional exam is missed, for any reason, the points for that exam will be added to the comprehensive final. In order to have the missed exam made up with the Final exam, you must contact your instructor and tell them why you missed the exam. You do not need to be sick or have something awful happen to miss a single exam. But, you are required to contact your instructor by email and give your reason for missing the exam within one week of the missed exam to take advantage of this opportunity. Note that only one exam can be missed and made up with the final. If two or more exams are missed, a grade of 0 will be given for the second missed exam. Always contact your instructor if you anticipate any problems. Under truly exceptional circumstances (e.g. injuries in a car accident, birth of a child, etc.) some accommodation may be possible.

(3) Writing assignment: Three homework assignments will be handed out dealing with issues and evidence based arguments. Each is worth 50 points. You must do two of the three writing assignments during the semester. Details on expected format of the homework will be provided when the assignment is posted. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted. Homework can be turned in early, but will not be accepted late. Homework must be submitted to Safe Assign through Blackboard.

(4) Class preparation and participation: A variety of small assignments based on pre-lecture reading assignments and information available on the web will be presented throughout the semester. These small group activities will take place during lecture. Laptop computers, tablets, and/or smart phones with internet access will be very useful for these assignments. These will usually be worth up to 5 points each. If you miss an assignment it cannot be made up. In total, these assignments will be worth 75 points.

(5) Quizzes: A quiz on the information in the syllabus will be given on Blackboard during the first couple of weeks of the class. It can be taken multiple times, but a perfect score is required to get the 5 points. Pop quizzes will be given throughout the semester. These will be multiple choice, worth 10 points each and will be “open note/worksheet” in format. Completing worksheets before class will be essential to do well on these quizzes. There will also be a Pre-Exam quiz a week before the sectional exam and it will be worth 10 pts. It will contain information presented in class prior to that lecture section, will be given during the first 10 minutes of class, will be in the same general format as the major sectional exam, and is NOT open note in format.

(6) LearnSmart Quizzes: These quizzes which show up under the Assignments heading in Blackboard are very important and should help you to succeed with this class. These are worth 5 pts. Each. We will have 3-5 for each section (Module) of the class. You are required to complete 20 of the 22 that will be assigned.

(7) Extra credit: A variety of opportunities to earn extra credit points will be available throughout the semester. A total of 40 points of extra credit will be available during the semester. Ten points will come from completing all pre-exam quizzes (5 offered, 4 required, if 5 completed the last one will be extra credit). The other 30 points will come from short quizzes available via Blackboard during each section (2 opportunities per lecture section) and will be worth 3 points each. Note: extra credit assignments are not accepted late and no additional assignments will be offered if you miss an assignment.

TOTAL Grading breakdown (Lab & Lecture): SPRING 2016

1. Syllabus quiz – 5 pts. 5 pts. 2. Pre-exam quizzes – 5 @ 10 pts. (4 REQUIRED). 40 pts. 3. Open note worksheet quizzes (10 @ 5 pts.) 50 pts. 4. In-class participation assignments (15 @ 5 pts.) 75 pts. 5. Sectional Exams 4 @ 100 pts. 400 pts. 6. Evidence Based Arguments written assignments (2 required of 3) @ 50 pts. 100 pts. 7. LearnSmart Quizzes (20 @ 5 pts.) 100 pts. 8. Final Exam 257 pts. 9. TOTAL (LECTURE) 1027 pts. 10. LAB (25%) 342 pts. 11. TOTAL POINTS FOR CLASS 1369 pts. 12. Extra Credit available in lecture portion of class (10 Bb quizzes @ 3 pts. & extra Pre-Exam Quiz @ 10

pts. & extra 2 Learnsmart @ 5 pts.) = 50 pts. or 3.6% [a limited amount of additional extra credit may be available during the semester at the discretion of your instructor]

+/- Grading Scale:

f. C+ 77-79.99 a. A 93-100 g. C 73-76.99 b. A- 90-92.99 h. C- 70-72.99 c. B+ 87-89.99 i. D+ 67-69.99 d. B 83-86.99 j. D 60-66.99 e. B- 80-82.99 k. F < 60

Withdrawal from the Course: The deadline for withdrawal without a grade appearing on the transcript is September 12 and the deadline for withdrawal with a grade of W is October 31. Approval of a request for late withdrawal from any course in the Department of Biological Sciences will be granted only if the circumstances leading to the request are beyond the student’s control and if the student had a reasonable expectation of being able to pass the course at the time attendance was interrupted. According to University policy, a grade of “I” (Incomplete) cannot be given unless requested by the student and there is a reasonable expectation that the work will successfully be completed in a timely manner. Please consult the University Catalog for further information.

Student Evaluation of Instructor and Course: Northern Kentucky University takes Instructor and Course Evaluations very seriously as an important means of gathering information for the enhancement of learning opportunities for its students. It is an important

responsibility of NKU students as citizens of the University to participate in the instructor and course evaluation process. During the two weeks* prior to the end of each semester classes, you will be asked to reflect upon what you have learned in this course, the extent to which you have invested the necessary effort to maximize your learning, and the role your instructor has played in the learning process. It is very important that you complete the online evaluations with thoughtfully written comments.

Student evaluations of courses and instructors are regarded as strictly confidential. They are not available to the instructor until after final grades are submitted, and extensive precautions are taken to prevent your comments from being identified as coming from you. Students who complete an evaluation for a particular course (or opt out of doing so in the evaluation) will be rewarded for their participation by having access to their course grade as soon as that grade is submitted by the instructor. On the other hand, any student who does not complete the course evaluation (or opt out of doing so in the evaluation) should expect to incur a two week delay in access to his or her course grade beyond the university's official date for grade availability. To complete online evaluations go to http://eval.nku.edu. Click on "student login" and use the same USERNAME and PASSWORD as used on campus.

In addition, you should be aware of: • Evaluations can affect changes in courses. Evaluations without comments are less valuable and less credible than those filled out thoughtfully. Comments that are expressed well are more effective than those that are not. • Positive feedback is just as important as criticism. Moreover, negative evaluations without any explanation and specifics are not especially useful. • Once grades are submitted, all evaluations are read not only by the instructor, but also by the instructor’s department chairperson. • Evaluations not only provide feedback to your instructor, but also provide information to the department chair for use in performance evaluations. This information affects reappointments, promotions, salaries, and teaching assignments.

Students must register for Special Accommodations: The University is committed to making reasonable efforts to assist individuals with disabilities in their efforts to avail themselves of services and programs offered by the University. To this end, Northern Kentucky University will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. If you have a disability and feel you need accommodations in this course, you must present a letter to me from the Disability Programs and Services Office (SU 303), indicating the existence of a disability and the suggested accommodations. More information can be found at http://disability.nku.edu .

Student Honor Code will be strictly followed: This Student Honor Code [the "Honor Code"] is a commitment by students of Northern Kentucky University, through their matriculation or continued enrollment at the University, to adhere to the highest degree of ethical integrity in academic conduct. It is a commitment individually and collectively that the students of Northern Kentucky University will not lie, cheat, or plagiarize to gain an academic advantage over fellow students or avoid academic requirements.

The purpose of the Honor Code is to establish standards of academic conduct for students at Northern Kentucky University and to provide a procedure that offers basic assurances of fundamental fairness to any person accused of violations of these rules. Each Northern Kentucky University student is bound by the provisions of the Honor Code and is presumed to be familiar with all of its provisions. Students also should aspire to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the highest degree of ethical integrity in all matters, whether covered in the Honor Code or not. The success of this commitment begins in the diligence with which students uphold the letter and the spirit of the Honor Code. Students may view the complete honor code at http://www.nku.edu/content/dam/nkuhome/docs/HonorCode.pdf

Mid-Term Grades: Mid-term grades reflect a current level of performance that can be altered by the quality of subsequent work. Mid-term grades are not part of student's permanent record and will be replaced by final class grades at the

end of this course. Students will receive separate midterm grades for the lab section and lecture section that they are enrolled in.

Free Tutoring Services: Take advantage of your instructor’s office hours. If you still need help beyond this, then free tutoring may be available through NKU Learning PLUS: Our offices are located in University Center 170. Our phone number is (859) 572-5475. Visit: http://lap.nku.edu/academictutoring/about.html

Student Achievement Programs and Services: Maintains programs designed to address the unique needs of NKU students, including Learning Experience and Parenting (LEAP), and Student Support Services (SSS). Student Achievement Programs and Services is located in UC 120, phone: 572-7527; or visit the website: http://saps.nku.edu/

NKU Technology Support for students: https://oit.nku.edu/help.html

Disruptive Students: The instructor reserves the right to dismiss or to have removed a disruptive student from the classroom in accordance with the appropriate college of Arts and Science Policy.

Credit Hour Policy Statement In accordance with federal policy, NKU defines a credit hour as the amount of work represented in the achievement of student learning outcomes (verified by evidence of student achievement) that reasonably approximates one hour (50 minutes) of classroom instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work. For every course credit hour, a typical student should expect to spend at least three hours per week of concentrated attention on course-related work including, but not limited to, class meeting time, reading, reviewing, organizing notes, studying and completing assignments. At least an equivalent amount of time is expected for other academic activities such as online courses, laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

The NKU Department of Biological Sciences has historically found that students must utilize additional out-of- class time beyond the established minimum to be successful in their coursework. In this course a typical student should anticipate spending 180 hours beyond the regularly scheduled class time on studying the course material and completing assignments to be successful.

TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE

FALL 2016

Week Lab Topic Lecture Topics

1 Scientific Method THEME 1: SCIENTIFIC METHOD

8/22 TOPIC: Cancer and drug approval

8/23 Assign Syllabus Quiz (online)

8/24

8/25 In-class Activity A1

Worksheet A1 due; Process of Science (Chapter 1)

8/26

2 Nature Hike Last day to add a course

8/29

8/30 In-class Activity A2

Evidence Based Arguments written assignment assigned – 50

pts. [Alternative Cancer Treatments]

Worksheet A2 due; FDA drug approval process

8/31

9/1 Pre-exam quiz 10 pts. (over Worksheets A1, A2 & A3)

In-class Activity A3

Worksheet A3 due; Cellular Reproduction (Chapter 8)

9/2

3 Microscopes No Classes (Labor Day)

9/5

9/6 Open note Quiz A1

Worksheet A4 due: Inside the Cell (Chapter 4)

Evidence Based Arguments written assignment DUE – 50 pts.

[Alternative Cancer Treatments]

Syllabus Quiz DUE – 5 pts.

9/7

9/8 EXAM 1 – 100 pts.

9/9

4 Cells and Tissues THEME 2: LIFE ON A MOLECULAR LEVEL

9/12 TOPIC: Diet, exercise and weight loss Last day to drop with no grade

9/13 Worksheet B1 due; Digestive system (Chapter 24.3)

9/14

9/15 Evidence Based Arguments written assignment assigned– 50

pts. [Genetically Modified Food]

Worksheet B2 due; Chemistry and Molecules of Life(Chapter

3)

9/16

5 Molecules of Life

9/19

9/20 Worksheet B3 due; Nutrition, Metabolism, Enzymes (Chapter

25)

9/21

9/22 Pre-exam quiz 10 pts.

Evidence Based Arguments written assignment DUE – 50 pts.

[Genetically Modified Food]

Worksheet B4 due; Dietary Energy and Cellular Respiration

(Chapter 5 & 7.1)

9/23

6 Enzymes and

9/26 Reactions

9/27 ESA Worksheet B5 due; Obesity, obesity treatments and diabetes

(Chapter 27.2)

9/28

9/29 ESA EXAM 2 – 100 pts.

9/30

7 Photosynthesis, THEME 3: GENETICS AND INHERITANCE

10/3 Respiration &

Fermentation

TOPIC: Forensic biology

Midterm grading begins

10/4 Worksheet C1 due; DNA Structure & Replication (Chapter

11.1)

10/5

10/6 Worksheet C2 due; Single-Gene Inheritance and Meiosis

(Chapter 9 & 10.1-10.2)

10/7

8 LAB PRACTICAL 1

10/10

10/11 Worksheet C3 due; Complex Inheritance (Chapter 10.3-10.4)

10/12

10/13 Pre-exam quiz 10 pts.

Worksheet C4 due; DNA Structure & Replication

10/14 Midterm grading ends

9 Experimental FALL BREAK

10/17 Design

10/18 FALL BREAK

10/19

10/20 Worksheet C5 due; CODIS and DNA profiling (Chapter 12)

10/21

10 Human

10/24 Cytogenetics

and Inheritance

10/25 EXAM 3 – 100 pts.

10/26 THEME 4: BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION

TOPIC: Evolution of cats and dogs

10/27 Worksheet D1 due; Life on Earth (Chapter 16.3)

10/28

11 Population Last day to drop with W

10/31 Genetics and Evolution

11/1 Evidence Based Arguments written assignment assigned (to

be done if one of earlier written assignments was not

completed) – 50 pts. [Pit bulls and dog bites]

Worksheet D2 due; Natural selection and Adaptation

(Chapter 15)

11/2

11/3 Worksheet D3 due; Non-Adaptive Evolution and Speciation

(Chapter 16)

11/4

12 Adaptations of

11/7 Animals

11/8 No classes – Election Day

11/9

11/10 Pre-exam quiz 10 pts.

Worksheet D4 due; Evidence for Evolution (Chapter 14)

11/11

13 Adaptations of

11/14 Plants

11/15 Evidence Based Arguments written assignment DUE (to be

done if one of earlier written assignments was not completed)

– 50 pts. [Pit bulls and dog bites]

Worksheet D5 due; Origin of Life (Chapter 17.3)

11/16

11/17 EXAM 4 – 100 pts.

11/18

14 Water Quality THEME 5: ECOLOGY

11/21 TOPIC: Global climate change

11/22 Worksheet E1 due; (Chapter 32)

11/23 THANKSGIVING BREAK

11/24 THANKSGIVING BREAK

11/25 THANKSGIVING BREAK

15 Make up lab –

11/28 Experimental

Design (if missed

during Fall Break)

11/29 Worksheet E2 due; Population Ecology (Chapter 30)

11/30

12/1 Worksheet E3 due; Community ecology (Chapter 31.1)

12/2

16 LAB PRACTICAL 2

12/5

12/6 Pre-exam quiz 10 pts.

Worksheet E4 due; Ecosystem ecology (Chapter 31.2)

12/7

12/8 Worksheet E5 due; Global warming solutions (Chapter 32)

12/9 Last day of classes

12/15

THURSDAY 10:10-

FINAL EXAM 12:10