http://www.northland.cc.mn.us/biology
3
hours lecture: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday 9-10 Room 115
2
hours lab: Monday 12-2 Room 105
Thursday 11-1 Room 105
IV.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
An
introductory level course where students study fundamental concepts of cell
biology, the chemical and physical basis of life, concepts in genetics,
evolution and origins of life, concepts related to ecology, and human impact on
the biosphere.
V.
PRE-REQUISITE:
None
VI.
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:
To
serve as a general overview of basic biological concepts and as a pre-requisite
for Biology 1112 and suggested pre-requisite for Biology 2252 and Biology 2254.
VII.
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA:
Text: CD ROM “Thinkwell’s
Biology” with George Wolfe
1)
Lab
exercises
2)
Lab
models
3)
Computer
simulations
VIII.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of lab exercises and
successful completion of unit exams and quizzes.
Regular attendance to lectures and lab exercises is mandatory, as well
as performing required readings. While
attendance in lecture will not be used in calculation of your course grade, it
has been obvious over the years that frequent absences are always associated
with lower grades on exams. If you are
absent frequently, you may be asked to explain your lack of attendance.
Do
not bring your children to class or park them in the halls. Extensive conversation during lecture is
disturbing to nearby students, and if you cause a problem in this area, you
will be asked to leave. If you would
benefit by taping lectures, you are welcome to do so.
The
keys to success in this course are simple:
1. Come to all the class meetings,
including the labs.
2. Read the appropriate text material
before each lecture.
3. Take notes in class, at least in an
outline form.
4. Go back and re-read the text; fill
in your notes, based mainly upon those topics we covered in lecture.
5. If you have done all the above and
still do not understand some concept, ask me about it before, during, or after
class.
There
will be very little time spent on concepts from pre-requisite courses. This material is in the book, if you need
refreshing.
A 90-100 B 81-89 C 73-80 D 66-72 F below 66
IX.
GRADING PROCEDURE:
4 Unit
exams @ 100 points each = 400
42 Quizzes @ 2.5 points each = 100
Labs (separate syllabus) = 200
Total points = 700
*Extra credit (Topic Paper)
Topic Paper worth up to 70 points involving the scientific field of Biology
Paper requirements:
A)
Title
page
B)
Bibliography
or works cited page
C)
5
typed pages in the body of the paper
*font size no larger than 12
*margins on top, sides and bottom
no more than ¾ inch
*a total of 7 pages in the report
D)
A
minimum of 3 sources
*at least 1 of the sources must be
from the Internet
*at least 2 of the sources cannot
be from the internet
E)
Topic
approved by instructor
*Extra credit (Internet
quiz)
Online
quizzes will be given worth 5 points each.
These quizzes will be announced in class and must be completed by the
dates announced in class.
*Extra credit (Discussion
participation)
Online
discussion questions worth up to 5 points each. These discussion questions will
be announced in class and must be completed by the dates announced in class.
*Incompletes need to be requested by the student
and approved by the instructor.
X.
QUIZZES & TOPIC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Quizzes
will be given each lecture when a unit exam is not scheduled. Quizzes cannot be made up for any
reason. Unit exams can be made up. However, the test will be given with
modifications.
XI.
INSTRUCTOR:
Terry
Wiseth
e-mail:
twiseth @ nctc.mnscu.edu
Office:
265 E
Office hours:
Office Phone:
681-0729
Home phone:
681-1217
XII.
COURSE CONTENT:
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Define
Life |
Principles
of Chemistry |
Organic
Chemistry |
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Metabolism |
Cell
Membrane |
Cell
Structure |
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Heredity |
Principles
of Genetics |
Photosynthesis |
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Cell
Reproduction |
Meiosis |
Evolution |
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Human
Genetics |
Ecology |
Human
Ecology |
Tentative Lecture Schedule
January |
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Syllabus |
March |
18 |
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CLASSES |
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16 |
Quiz 1 |
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20 |
NO
CLASSES |
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18 |
Quiz 2 |
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22 |
NO
CLASSES |
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21 |
NO
CLASSES |
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25 |
Quiz 23 |
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23 |
Quiz 3 |
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27 |
Quiz 24 |
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25 |
Quiz 4 |
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29 |
Quiz 25 |
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28 |
Quiz 5 |
April |
1 |
Quiz 26 |
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30 |
Quiz 6 |
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3 |
Quiz 27 |
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February |
1 |
Quiz 7 |
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5 |
Quiz 28 |
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4 |
Quiz 8 |
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8 |
Quiz 29 |
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6 |
Quiz 9 |
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10 |
Quiz 30 |
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8 |
Quiz 10 |
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12 |
Quiz 31 |
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11 |
Exam # 1 |
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15 |
Quiz 32 |
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13 |
Quiz 11 |
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17 |
Exam # 3 |
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15 |
Quiz 12 |
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19 |
Quiz 33 |
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18 |
NO
CLASSES |
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22 |
Quiz 34 |
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20 |
Quiz 13 |
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24 |
Quiz 35 |
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22 |
Quiz 14 |
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26 |
Quiz 36 |
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25 |
Quiz 15 |
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29 |
Quiz 37 |
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27 |
Quiz 16 |
May |
1 |
Quiz 38 |
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March |
1 |
Quiz 17 |
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3 |
Quiz 39 |
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4 |
Quiz 18 |
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6 |
Quiz 40 |
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6 |
Quiz 19 |
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8 |
Quiz 41 |
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8 |
Quiz 20 |
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10 |
Quiz 42 |
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11 |
Quiz 21 |
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13-16 |
Exam # 4 (TBA) |
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13 |
Quiz 22 |
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* Term Papers due |
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15 |
Exam # 2 |
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EXAM DATES February 11 Exam #1 March 15 Exam #2 April 17 Exam #3 May 13-16
(TBA) Exam #4
INFORMATION YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW
It
is the student’s responsibility to make sure the Registration Office is
notified of any change(s) in his/her class schedule.
ADDING A COURSE
During
the first six class days of the semester, students may add a class to their
schedule by filling out an “ADD” form and having it approved by an advisor.
DROPPING A
COURSE
During the first six class days of the semester,
students may drop a class from their schedule by completing a “DROP” from and
having it signed by an advisor. A course this is dropped will not appear on a
student’s transcript, however, if it is dropped after the first day of the
semester and no classes are added, the student will be charged for the class.
WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS
After the sixth day of the semester
and through the sixtieth day of the semester students may withdraw from a class
by completing a “WITHDRAWAL” form and having it signed by an advisor. Classes withdrawn from will appear
on the transcript with a grade of “W”.
Last Day for Late Registration, Drop/Add January 22
ISSUING OF GRADES
Disagreements
or issues concerning the issuing of grades should first be brought to your
instructor. If you feel you need further resolution, contact the Academic
Dean’s office. The Academic Dean’s office will assist you in your pursuit of
the matter.
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