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<span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:red'>Johnson County Community College</span>
<span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:red'>Division of Science, Health Care & Math </span>
<span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:red'>Syllabus: Biology 122 Spring 2007 </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><div align=center>
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<span style='color:red'>Instructor information:</span> · <span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Dr. Paul Decelles Tel : (913)-469-8500 ext. 3395</span> · <span style='font-size:13.5pt'>E-mail: pdecell@jccc.edu Please use your <span class=SpellE>jccc</span> account when e-mailing me.</span> · <span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Web site: http://staff.jccc.edu/pdecell/ </span> · <span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Office hours: GEB 153B;</span> <span style='font-size:13.5pt'>M 3:00-4:00; R 2:00-2:50;F 1:00-2:50 Online evening times TBA. <span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Course Information:</span> Credit hours: 3 Prerequisites and/or <span class=SpellE>corequisites</span>: none Text: Campbell, Neil; Jane Reece and Eric Simon (2004) Essential Biology 2nd Edition. Benjamin Cummings. San Francisco xxxi + 464pp Additional Resources: Essential Biology Web Site<span class=GramE>,</span>http://www.essentialbiology.com , has additional materials and self quizzes. Many of these are on the CD accompanying the text. The Entangled Bank, http://staff.jccc.edu/pdecell/ , Biology resources, overview of general biology concepts. Links to lecture notes and activities are released through out the semester and are linked to the electronic version of the syllabus. Supplies: Pack of 3" x 5" index cards. Caveats: Some computer use is expected in this course, for accessing the WWW, word processing and for E-mail. You should get an E-mail address through the college. Students lacking computers are expected to use the CASE lab (CLB 112A) for their assignments, and must supply their own discs. You must use your student account in Pipeline for correspondence with me. Pipeline can be accessed through the college website at www<span class=GramE>:jccc.edu</span>. Do not use your Hotmail, Yahoo or other private account and do make sure your subject heading is clear, otherwise your message may get filtered out. Description: Biology 122 is a survey course designed to acquaint you with the basic concepts and terminology used in modern biology. In addition you will learn to apply these concepts in day-to-day situations and learn how biology affects your role as a citizen of a democracy. Rationale: Many of the major challenges and opportunities facing us in the 21st century involve biology. Such challenges include genetic engineering, bioterrorism and a whole host of environmental problems. Our new knowledge of genetics and biotechnology is beginning to affect all areas of society from computers to how we raise our children. Not only will we have to make decisions as voters about such issues but they will increasingly begin to affect us individually. Making intelligent decisions on these issues requires both <span class=GramE>a knowledge</span> of the scientific method and a knowledge of basic biological principles. Disability Statement: If you are a student with a disability and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact the Student Access Center on the second floor of the Student Center. The Student Access center will recommend any appropriate accommodations to me and to the Academic Director. The academic director and I will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged. Students with disability or health related problems which require special attention may file an Individualized Evacuation <span class=GramE>Statement(</span>IES) through Student Access. Assistance in completing the IES can be obtained in Student Access, room 253 of the Student Center. (913-469-8500 ext. 3521, TTY<span class=GramE>:469</span>-3885). Withdrawal Dates: · Last date to withdraw and receive a "W": Wednesday Nove 15, 2006 |
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<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Course Objectives and competencies:</span> Link to competencies is at www.jccc.net/~pdecell/bio122/bio122comps.html . <span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Essential Student goals:</span> · Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends). · Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories. · Discovering the implications of the course material for understanding myself (interests, talents, values, etc.). <span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Course requirements:</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> </span> You are responsible for all material presented in lecture along with completing all assignments as outlined and responsible for participating in class. The tentative point breakdown is as follows:<div align=center> |
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Four lecture exams @ 100 points each |
400 |
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Final |
100 |
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Homework |
100 |
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Quizzes/Participation |
100 |
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Total |
700 |
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</div> <span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Attendance and in class decorum:</span> Attendance is not graded per say, but I track attendance and it could affect your grade in borderline situations. Class activities such as quizzes cannot be made up under any conditions. Be respectful of <span class=GramE>yourself,</span> and other class members by arriving on time and giving the class your undivided attention for the full class period. Cell phones, beepers etc. are not appropriate in this class and must be turned off unless you are in a profession that deals directly with life threatening <span class=GramE>situations(</span>e.g. EMT, firefighter). My goal is to create a safe space where all class members are respected and discourse is civil. You are urged to review the student handbook sections dealing with conduct. <span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Evaluation:</span> The following scale based on the percentage of the total possible points earned will be used: A >= 90 B 80% - 89% C 70 - 79% D 60 - 69% F < 6 0% <div align=center> |
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</div>There is no curve in this class and no exams are dropped.
<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Exams:</span> Exams will be a mixture of matching, multiple choice and short answer items as appropriate. At my option, exams may include either group or take home activities. Any "make up exams" will be essay type exams and make ups are only allowed for extraordinary circumstances. The final will be worth 100 points and is a comprehensive final.
<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Quizzes/in class activities:</span> Short in class quizzes and activities are designed to give you in class practice and reinforcement of concepts as needed. Quizzes may be individual or group exercises. <span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Homework:</span> These are designed to re-enforce and expand upon lecture material and may take the form of work sheets or short writing exercises to aid your learning of important concepts. You will also be asked to find and summarize articles about current biology related events including articles from the scientific literature. <span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Make-ups and late work:</span> Late work will only be accepted for full credit in the case of legitimate absence. Such absences include your illness, death in immediate family, jury duty, generally recognized religious holidays, and approved activities where you are representing the college. I reserve the right to determine when make-ups are allowed and the time table for their completion. If you miss an exam, you must contact me as soon as possible to discuss making up the exam. All exams MUST be made up within three working days from the exam date or you will receive a grade of zero unless you have made other arrangements with me. Exams must be made up in the testing center at the Student <span class=GramE>Center(</span>3rd floor).
<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Cheating/Plagiarism:</span> Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be dealt with severely. All persons that knowingly participate in dishonest behavior are equally guilty and may be dealt with in the same manner. In addition to zero scores on assignments, papers and tests, the student can be dismissed from the class with an 'F', dismissed from the college and/or prosecuted. This statement should be considered your only warning about academic dishonesty.
<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Study strategies:</span> Biology is different from other introductory courses in terms of the amount of vocabulary involved to get a basic understanding of the science. You must study after every lecture. Waiting to review your notes until just before the exam is a bad idea. <span class=GramE>Do</span> a little bit of review each day so that you don't get behind. Also, there are study guides for each topic and these can be accessed through my home page at: <span class=SpellE>staff.jccc.edu/pdecell</span>/ If you are having problems in Biology: · See me for help. Sometimes a concept just is not clear on first hearing. Also remember, if something is not clear to you in class, do not hesitate to stop me and ask a question. · Form a study group even if it's just with one other person. Get someone in your family to quiz you. · See the tutor. There is typically a biology tutor; The tutor schedule is posted outside of Science 203-207 · Take a learning strategies course. JCCC offers a number of short Learning strategies courses. See for instance LS 176 701. · Keep track of what's going on. If you miss a lecture or a series of lectures make sure you check with me to make sure you're on track with the reading. Study materials are available to you on the web as the semester proceeds. · Pay attention and ask questions in lecture. · Actively read the book. |
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<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:red'>Tentative Schedule as of 01/15/07 </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt; color:red'> </span><![if !supportMisalignedRows]> |
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Jan 17-19 |
Introduction - Scientific method and what is life? Introduction to cells, microscopes |
Chapter 1<![if !supportMisalignedRows]> Chapter 4 pp 52-57 |
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Jan 22-26 |
Introduction to chemistry Molecules of Life |
Chapter 2 Chapter 3<![if !supportMisalignedRows]> |
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Jan 29- |
Structure of Cells Exam 1. |
Chapter 4<![if
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Feb |
Metabolism energy and work <span style='color:red'> </span> |
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Cellular Respiration |
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Feb 19-23
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Photosynthesis Exam
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Chapter 7<![if !supportMisalignedRows]> |
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Feb 26- |
Mitosis/Meiosis Exam 2.<span
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Chapter 8<![if !supportMisalignedRows]> |
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Mar 5-9 |
Classical Genetics
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Mar 12-16 |
DNA and Basics of Protein Synthesis<span style='color:red'> </span> |
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College closed-Spring Break |
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Mar 26-30 |
Gene Regulation and Development DNA Technology |
Chapter 11 Chapter 12<![if
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Apr 2-6 |
Introduction to Evolution Exam 3. <span
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Apr 9-13 |
Evolution of Biodiversity |
Chapter 13 Chapter 14<![if !supportMisalignedRows]> |
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Apr 16- 20 |
Origin of Life and Evolution of Cells Evolution of Plants/Fungi |
Chapter 15 Chapter 16<![if !supportMisalignedRows]> |
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Apr 23 - 27 |
Exam 4 |
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Apr 30- |
Evolution of Animals Ecology of Organisms and Populations <span style='color:red'></span> |
Chapter 17 Chapter 18<![if !supportMisalignedRows]> |
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May |
Communities and Ecosystems Human Effects on the Environment |
Chapter 19 Chapter 20<![if
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Final Exam |
MWF 9:00 class exam - Weds May 16, 9-10:50 MWF 10:00 Fri May 11, 10-11:50 MWF 11:00
Mon May 14, 11-12:50 |
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pgd 01/16/07
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