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Syllabus
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: Biology 1407 General Biology II
Credit Hours:4, Hrs/Wk of Lecture:3, Hrs/Wk of Lab:3, Hrs/Wk of Lec and Lab:6
Name of Instructor (Title): Dr. Jerry Glidewell Office Location: Science Bldg #3
Office Hours: see below Office Phone: 216 e-mail:[email protected]
I.
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II.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A continuation of Biology 1406. Adaptations and evolutionary history of the Plant
and Animal Kingdoms; Detailed study of metabolic activities of the cell,
including photosynthesis and respiration; A survey of the ecological relationships
between living organisms and their environment are covered
REQUIRED BACKGROUND / PREREQUISITES
Passing score on THEA Reading section or equivalent alternate test is
recommended.
III.
TEXTBOOK(S); READINGS; MATERIALS
Campbell BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND CONNECTIONS 7th edition
by Reece, Taylor Simon and Dickey. Pearson Benjamin Cummings Publishing
Co., 2012.
IV.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lectures (1.25 hours twice weekly) in which the major concepts and theories in
biology will be discussed.
Labs (1.25 hours twice weekly) in which major biological principles will be
demonstrated by examination of specimens, conducting experiments and viewing
videos.
OFFICE SCHEDULE
Monday: 10:45 – 12:00 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:45-12:00
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Other Times By Arrangement
The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of
extenuating circumstances.
V.
EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: NATURAL SCIENCES (N)
N-1 to understand and apply methods and appropriate technology to the study
of natural sciences;
N-2 to recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between
these approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings,
analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing;
N-3 to identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific
theories;
N-4 to demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern
science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies;
N-5 to demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology
and their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.
VI.
BASIC INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES
B-1 Reading -the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed material.
B-2 Writing - the ability to produce clear, correct and coherent prose adapted to
purpose, occasion and audience.
B-3 Speaking - the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent and
persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion and
audience.
B-4 Listening - the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken
communication.
B-5 Critical Thinking - the ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative
skills analytically and creatively to subject matter to evaluate
arguments and construct alternative strategies.
B-6 Computer Literacy - the ability to understand our technological society, use
computer based technology in communication, solving problems
and acquiring information.
VII. COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the evolution of plants by listing the key adaptations of plants to land,
including life cycles and flower development, and relate these adaptations to
the major plant groups.
(N-1, N-2, N-4, N-5) (B-1, B-4, B-5)
2. Describe the major adaptations of Fungi and the roles of fungi in ecosystem
functioning.
(B-1, B-4, B-5)
3. Describe the evolution of animals by listing the key adaptations, including
anatomical, physiological and genetic patterns, and relate these adaptations to
the major animal groups. (B-1, B-4, B-5)
4. Describe the major metabolic pathways in cellular respiration and the role of
enzymes and high-energy molecules, such as ATP, in these processes.
(N-1, N-2)(B-1, B-4, B-5)
5. Define the concept of populations and explain how the characteristics of
populations vary and how these variations affect ecological relationships.
(N-4, N-5) (B-1, B-4, B-5)
6. Define the concepts of communities and ecosystems and compare the
interactions of populations within these systems, including diversity, stability,
trophic structure and nutrient and energy cycling. (N-4,N-5)(B-1,B-4,B-5)
In order to evaluate the progress in achieving the course objectives each student
will respond on written exams to questions in the following areas:
- Describe the steps in the scientific process and how science is different from
other ways of knowing.
- Distinguish between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
- Distinguish between single cell and multicellular organisms.
- List the distinguishing characteristics of plants and animals.
- Describe the environmental conditions that lead to the evolution of land plants.
- List the adaptations that occurred in plants during their invasion of land.
- List the plant groups that evolved during the invasion of land and describe the
tissue structure and reproductive process in each.
- Compare sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
- Describe the sexual life cycle in plants.
- Identify the components of a flower and describe the primary function of each.
- Describe the adaptations of flowers for pollination.
- Describe the adaptations of flowers for seed dispersal.
- Describe and compare the life cycle of plants, fungi and animals.
- List the distinguishing characteristics of fungi as discussed in class.
- Describe the structure of a typical fungal body.
- Describe sexual and asexual reproduction in fungi.
- List and describe major ecological relationships of fungi.
- List the major groups of animals discussed in class and give distinguishing
characteristics for each.
- Describe the trends in size, activity, and complexity of tissues within the animal
groups.
- Define homeostasis and explain its significance to the survival of living
organisms.
- Recognize the ancestors of and early stages in human evolution.
- Distinguish between biological and cultural evolution.
- Distinguish between catabolic and anabolic reactions.
- Distinguish between exergonic and endergonic reactions.
- Describe the central role of ATP in cellular metabolism.
- Describe the role of enzymes in cellular metabolism.
- List the three major processes in cellular respiration.
- Distinguish between anaerobic and aerobic respiration and compare the energy
production of each.
- Describe the physical properties of light energy important to photosynthesis.
- List the components of and describe the structure of chloroplast and
mitochondria.
- Describe the major chemical events in the photosynthetic pathway.
- List the four steps in the chemical evolution that produced living cells.
- Define population, community, ecosystem and biosphere.
- List and define eight characteristics of populations as discussed in class, and
discuss variations of each characteristic.
- List and describe types of animal behavior described in class
- List and define three important aspects of communities as discussed in class that
are of primary interest to ecologists.
- Describe three kinds of interactions between populations within a community
that lead to coadaptation.
- Describe ecological succession.
- Describe the trophic structure of communities and relate this to stability,
diversity, nutrient cycling and energy flow.
- Describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem.
- Describe the cycling of carbon and nitrogen through an ecosystem.
VIII. COURSE CALENDAR (see attachments)
IX.
COURSE / CLASSROOM POLICIES
Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and labs is considered essential for
optimum academic success. If the student has the equivalence of three weeks of
unofficial absences . . . the instructor may drop the student from the course with a
grade of F (Ranger College General Catalog
). Students are expected to be
seated by the beginning of the lecture period. Excessive tardies (6) may be
considered as absences. Excessive unexcused absences (6) may result in a grade
of I (incomplete) and may result in dismissal from the course with a grade of F. It
is your responsibility to inform the instructor of an excused absence. An absences
is excused if you are excused by the Dean to participate in an authorized College
activity or if you have a valid medical excuse.
Any student who is disruptive to the class will be dismissed from the class and
may be dismissed from the course. Any student found with unauthorized notes
(cheat sheets, including communicating via electronic devices) during an exam or
coping from another student’s exam will be subject to disciplinary action. Any
student misconduct will be reported to the Dean of Student Services.
Please do not bring cell phones, pagers or similar devices to class or be sure they
are turned off. No tobacco use (including “smokeless”) is permitted in the science
building.
ADA Statement: Ranger College provides a variety of services for students with
learning and/or physical disabilities. The student is responsible for making the
initial contact with the Ranger College Counselor. It is advisable to make this
contact before or immediately after the semester begins.
X.
ASSESSMENT (Grading Procedures)
Exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions and will cover
all material discussed since the last exam. Each question will be graded as correct
or incorrect in accordance with information in the text and lectures. Exam grades
will be taken as the number of points correct.
Students missing lectures are responsible for getting notes from the instructor or
classmates (notes are available by email from the instructor or from the Ranger
web site) . Make-up exams, for exams missed due to an unexcused absence, will
be given later in the semester and will exclude bonus questions . Students are
strongly urged to not miss exams.
The course grade will be computed as follows:
Average of 5 highest lecture exams
= 3/4
Lab average (explained in Lab Manual)
= 1/4
(Average of 5 highest lecture exams
4
x
3)
+
Lab average
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
90-100 = A,
80-89 = B,
70-79 = C,
60-69 = D,
below 60 = F
XI.
ADMISSIONS, EMPLOYMENT, AND PROGRAM POLICIES OF
RANGER COLLEGE ARE NONDISCRIMINATORY IN REGARD TO
RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, AND NATIONAL
ORIGIN.
XII.
RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS (see attachments)
Biology 1407
Course Calendar
Text: Biology : Concepts and Connections 7th edition by Reece, Taylor, Simon and Dickey
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Lecture Topic `
Text Assignment
Introduction to class / Recap fall
Chs 1, 4, 15.4
Plants and the colonization of land
Chs 16.20-21, 17.1- 13
Nonvascular plants
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Vascular plants - gymnosperms
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Angiosperms
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Characteristics and ecology of Fungi
Ch 17.14- 21
EXAM 1
8
9
10
11
12
13
Evolution and trends of animal diversity
Lower animals - acoeloms
Higher animals - protostomes
Higher animals - deuterostomes
Evolution of Chordates / humans
EXAM 2
14
15
16
Metabolism - chemical reactions and ATP
Transferring energy cellular respiration
Fermentation and aerobic respiration
Ch 18
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Ch 19
Chs 2.18, 4.14-15, 5.10 - 16
Ch 6
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Spring Break
17
18
19
Photosynthesis - using light to make food
Evolution of metabolism
EXAM 3
Ch 7
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20
21
22
23
24
Introduction to ecology
Population dynamics
Life history and behavior
Behavioral adaptation to the environment
EXAM 4
Ch 34
Ch 36
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Ch 35
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Communities - interactions
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Biodiversity and biomes
Trophic structure and productivity
Ecosystems and nutrient cycles
EXAM 5
review
FINAL EXAM
Ch 37
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RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS
I have received, and I understand the information in, the syllabus for Biology 1407 and I
agree to abide by the stated policies. This includes the use of electronic devices in the
class room. I also understand the grading procedures.
Name:(sign)___________________________________ Date:_________________
(print)___________________________________
I have registered for the following Biology lecture and lab:
Biology Lecture
1A (8:00 MW) ______________
1B (7:45 T,TH) ______________
3B (10:40 T,Th)______________
Biology Lab
2A (9:20 MW) ____________
3A (10:40 MW) ___________
2B (9:05 TTh) ___________
5B (1:45 TTh) ___________
Who is your advisor or sponsor?________________________________________
What sciences courses have you taken?
What is your major, or what are your career plans?