BIOL 1110
General Biology I
4 Credit Hours
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| Course Description: | This course introduces the student to the methods of biological science. It explores the chemical basis of life; cell structure and function including energy metabolism; cell division; DNA and gene regulation; Mendelian and molecular genetics; the process of evolution; speciation; mechanisms for the origin of life on earth; the principles of systematics; the prokaryotes and the Kingdom Protista. | |
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| Course Objectives: | Develop an understanding of the process of science. Develop an understanding of the basic unit of life, its complexity and diversity. Develop an understanding of the basic principles of heredity and how they relate to inheritance of traits in humans. Develop an understanding of evolutionary principles and processes. Develop an appreciation of the organization of living organisms and the diversity of single celled organisms. | |
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| Prerequisites and Co requisites: | Completion of or exemption from DSPW 0800 and DSPM 0800. | |
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| Course Topics: | Course topics are listed below under Assignments and Participation. It is expected that students will cover the topics in the order listed. | |
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| Specific Course Requirements: | None. | |
| Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements | ||
| Required Textbooks: |
Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook: http://rodp.bkstr.com Please order course material from the virtual bookstore. Experience has shown that students that special order these materials through their campus bookstore experience undesirable delays in receiving their materials. |
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| Hardware Requirements: | Windows |
200 MHz Intel Pentium II processor or greater Windows 98, NT4, 2000 64 MB or more of application RAM Color monitor capable of 32 bit color and 800 x 600 resolution CD-ROM drive |
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| Macintosh |
180 MHz PowerPC or greater MAC OS 8.1 or later 64 MB or more of application RAM Color monitor capable of 32 bit color and 800 x 600 resolution CD-ROM drive |
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| Software Requirements: |
The following web sites link to applications or plug-ins which may be useful in this course:
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| Assessment and Grading | ||
| Testing Procedures: | The mid-term exam and final exam are to be taken at a proctored site. These exams are on-line. The student is to contact the instructor within the first two weeks of class to arrange proctors. Other assignments are submitted as indicated. | |
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| Grading Procedure: |
Item
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Possible Point Value
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Topic essay questions
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41 @ 5 pts. = 205
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Topic quizzes
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19 @ 15 pts. = 285
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Lab results
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19 @ 10 pts. = 190
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Library Assignments
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2 @ 25pts. = 50
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Semester Project
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50 pts.
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Research Project
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25 pts.
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Discussion Board Questions
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3 @ 10pts. = 30
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Lab Reports
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2 totaling 40
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Mid-term exam
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100 pts.
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Final exam
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100 pts
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Total possible points
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1075 pts.
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| Grading Scale: |
Letter Grade
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Earned Course Points
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A
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967 to 1075 points
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B
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860 to 966 points
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C
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752 to 859 points
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D
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645 to 751 points
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F
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below 645 points
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| Assignments and Participation | ||
| Assignments and Projects: |
Week
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Topic
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Course Orientation and Topic 1: The Study
of Life
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Topic 2: An Introduction to Chemistry
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Topic 3: Macromolecules
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Topics 4 and 5: Membranes and Cells
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Topic 6: Energy
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Topic 7: Cellular Respiration
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Topic 8: Photosynthesis
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Topic 9: Cellular Reproduction
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Topics 10 and 11: DNA and Protein Synthesis
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Topic 12: Mendelian Genetics
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11
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Topic 13: Genetics of Populations
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12
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Topics 14 and 15: The Evolutionary Process
and Speciation
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Topics 16 and 17: The Origin of Life
and Systematics
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Topic 18: The Prokaryotes
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15
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Topic 19: Kingdom Protista
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This schedule may vary slightly due to
differences in the length of fall, spring and summer semesters. Check
the Course Calendar for weekly assignments and due dates.
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| Class Participation: | Students are expected to communicate with their instructor on a weekly basis at a minimum (this includes the submission of assignments). Lack of participation in group projects will result in grade penalties. | |
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| Punctuality: | It is the student's responsibility to submit assignments by the date indicated. Should events occur which will prevent the student from submitting assignments on time, it is the responsibility of the student to discuss this prior to the due date or as soon as possible. Informing the instructor of anticipated late submissions does not automatically exempt the student from late penalties. | |
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| Assignments sent after the due date will be subject to late penalties. Assignments submitted within 1 week of due date will receive half credit. Assignments later than 1week late will receive zero credit. Topic quizzes can not be made up. Contact your instructor for specific information. | ||
| Guidelines for Communications | ||
| Email: |
Always include your name. Always include a subject line. Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication. |
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Library |
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| The Tennessee Board of Regents Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. | ||
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Students With Disabilities |
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| Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor. Resources for Students with disabilities may also be found at this WebCT web site. | ||
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Syllabus Changes |
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| Any changes to the course schedule will be posted on the course calendar. | ||
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Technical Support |
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