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BIO 301M Ecology, Evolution and Society
Fall 2010 (Unique #s 48045-48060)
T-TH 9:30-10:45 a.m. WEL 2.246
BLACKBOARD (through UTDIRECT) is your reference for all things BIO301M
including the syllabus, reading assignments, schedules, announcements and lecture summaries
that can be printed brought to class as a note-taking guide. A printer is available in ACA
1.124/1.126. (You have 200 pages free.)
OFFICE HOURS and CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Panero: M, W 10:00-11:00 in BIO 101 and by appointment. [email protected]
(Your e-mails to me MUST contain the phrase “BIO301M” in the subject line;
e-mail received without that phrase, especially those with a blank subject line, will be DELETED
without being read.)
TEXTBOOK: Campbell,
N. A. et al., 2008. Biology. 8th Edition
COURSE POLICIES
 Use of cell phones and laptop computers is strictly forbidden during class.
 You are responsible for the reading assignments listed on this syllabus.
 Attendance of your assigned Discussion Sections (see your registration) is mandatory.
 Scholastic Dishonesty (see http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/scholdis.php ) will not
be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action. Students must meet the University of
Texas’ Policy on Academic Integrity (see
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/acint_student.php) and Standards of Conduct (see
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/conduct.php).
Students with disabilities may request academic accommodation (contact 471-6259).
GRADES (Posted on Egradebook can be accessed through BLACKBOARD)
The DISCUSSION SECTION grade (25%) and 3 SEMESTER EXAM grades (75%, ie. 25%
each) comprise the semester grade. A comprehensive FINAL EXAM is optional, but the
FINAL EXAM grade, if higher, may be substituted for a lower grade on one semester exam.
In the rare case of a missed exam for documented medical reasons, the FINAL EXAM is NOT
OPTIONAL and will be substituted for the missed exam score. There is no ‘extra credit’ in
this class. Contact your teaching assistant if you have questions about your specific grade(s)
during the semester; at the end of the semester questions should be directed to Dr. Panero.
Letter grades: A 90%-100% B 80%-89.99% C 70%-79.99% D 60%-69.99% F Below 60%
LECTURE SCHEDULE & READING ASSIGNMENTS
Check BLACKBOARD for additional readings to be assigned to complement the text.
26 August
Overview and course objectives
31 August
Common structure and processes of life: biological macromolecules
Read Chapter 5
2 September
The Cell
Read 6.0 and 6.2 through 6.5
7 September
The Cell Cycle (Mitosis)
Read 12.1 and 12.2,
9 September
Genes, chromosomes, and Reduction Division (Meiosis) in sex cells
Read Chapter 13
14 September
Mendelian Genetics
Read Chapter 14
16 September
Mendelian Genetics
Read Chapters 14 and 15
21 September
Linked Genes
Read Chapter 15
23 September
Evolution: descent, mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, natural selection
Read Chapter 22
28 September
Evolution: descent, mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, natural selection
Read Chapter 22
30 September
EXAM 1
5 October
Importance of genetic variation; Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Read 23.0, 23.1 and 23.2
7 October
Random nature of drift; how variation, differential reproduction and
heredity result in evolution by natural selection
Read 23.3 and 23.4
12 October
Species concepts; speciation
Read Chapter 24
14 October
Tree of Life: roots and current research
2
Read Chapter 25.1-25.4
19 October
Understanding phylogeny and phylogenetic tree building
Read Chapter 26
21 October
Tree of Life: classification of major groups I
31.1, 31.2 (Fungi)
26 October
Tree of Life: major groups II (multicellular autotrophs and consumers)
Read 29.1 and 30.1 (lower and higher plants)
28 October
Tree of Life: major groups II (multicellular autotrophs and consumers)
Read 32.1and 32.2, 34.1, 34.7(animals)
2 November
EXAM 2
4 November
Demographics and population dynamics
Read 53.1 through 53.3
9 November
Regulation of population size
Read 53.4- 53.6
11 November
Interactions in communities
Read 54.1 through 54.5
16 November
Ecosystem: the flow of energy
Read 55.1-55.3
18 November
Biogeochemical pathways
Read 55.4
23 November
Human intervention in the biogeochemical pathways
Read 55.5
25 November
No Class, Thanksgiving holiday
30 November
Sustainable development
Read 56.1-56.3
2 December
EXAM 3
FINAL EXAM
TBA
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