Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biology
BIOL 130-01 General Biology II
Spring 2016
I. Locator Information
Instructor Dr. Stephen J. Salek
Credit Hours 4.00
Course Location/Meeting Time Sec 01 MWF 10:00-10:50 Lab R 10:00-11:50
LSA 120 LSA113
Total Contact Hours 4.00
Total Contact Hours 4.00
Office Hours MW 1:15-3:15, T 8:30-10:30, R 12-2
Office Location LS 105 (Aquatic Lab)
Telephone use email before calling 672-2103
Students making inquiries via email to FSU faculty and staff about academic records, grades, bills, financial aid, and other matters of a confidential nature are required to use their FSU email account.
Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at:
http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology 130, General Biology II, is designed to acquaint Biology non-majors and majors with the science of living organisms and to familiarize them with general techniques and methods employed by scientists. The course aims to equip students with facts and skills necessary to make informed decisions in today’s scientifically complex environment. Major areas of study include structure/function relationships in plants and animals, adaptation, and homeostasis, biodiversity, relationships between organisms at the population and community level, relationships between organisms and their environments at the ecosystem level, and to evolutionary biology. Includes two (2) hours of internet laboratory (see below) exercises applying concepts learned in lecture.
Prerequisite: Biology 110 or equivalent and a willingness to put in plenty of study. The ability to use internet technology, especially blackboard is expected.
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to adjust any policy in this syllabus if it is deemed necessary.
III. Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1st Floor); 910-672-1203.
IV. Title IX – Sexual Misconduct
Fayetteville State University (University) is committed to fostering a safe campus environment where sexual misconduct — including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking - is unacceptable and is not tolerated. The University encourages students who may have experienced sexual misconduct to speak with someone at the University so that the University can provide the support that is needed and respond appropriately. The Sexual Misconduct policy can be found at the following link: http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/Policy/students/SexualMisconduct.pdf
Consulting with a Health Care Professional - A student who wishes to confidentially speak about an incident of sexual misconduct should contact either of the following individuals who are required to maintain confidentiality:
Ms. Dionne Hall Ms. Linda Melvin
Licensed Professional Counselor Director, Student Health Services
Spaulding Building, Room 167 Spaulding Building, Room 121
(910) 672-2167 (910) 672-1454
Reporting an Incident of Sexual Misconduct - The University encourages students to report incidents of sexual misconduct. A student who wishes to report sexual misconduct or has questions about University policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct should contact the following individual:
Title IX Coordinator
Barber Building, Room 242
(910) 672-1141
Unlike the Licensed Professional Counselor or the Director of Student Health Services, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator is legally obligated to investigate reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore cannot guarantee confidentiality, but a request for confidentiality will be considered and respected to the extent possible.
Students are also encouraged to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the University’s Police and Public Safety Department at (910) 672-1911.
V. TEXTBOOK
Campbell, Reece, Taylor and Simon. 2013. Biology: Concepts and Connections, 8th ed. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. ISBN 13: 9780321885326 (ANY Edition past the 10th may be used)
There is no lab manual for this class.
VI. Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course each student should be able to:
1. Explain where the first cells came from. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
2. Identify the seven major levels of classification of living things. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
3. Students will be able to identify and recall the three domains of life. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
4. Distinguish among the kingdoms of Eukaryotes. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
5. Explain theories about the origin of life. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
6. Describe the main characteristics that distinguish viruses from bacteria and bacteria from Protists. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
7. Understand the harmful and beneficial effects of microorganisms. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
8. Describe the body plan of a fungus. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
This will be evaluated by homework assignments graded by rubric.
9. Explain what plant is. This will be evaluated by essay graded with a rubric.
10. Contrast vascular with nonvascular plants. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
11. Contrast the seed plants with other vascular plants. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
12. Describe the characteristics of the major animal phyla and name examples of animals from each of those phyla. This will be evaluated by homework assignments graded by rubric.
Describe the structure and functions of epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissue. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
13. Identify the locations of human organ systems. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
14. Explain how various organ systems contribute to homeostasis. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
15. Identify the components of blood and indicate their functions. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
Trace the flow of blood through the human circulatory system. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
16. Explain how the specific defense response works. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
17. Explain how immunization works. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
18. Name the organs in the human digestive system and explain their functions. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
19. Understand the nutrient requirements of humans. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
20. Compare the respiratory systems of aquatic animals with those of terrestrial animals. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
21. Understand the role of the liver and kidneys in maintaining homeostasis. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
22. Explain the action of an excretory system. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
23. Understand how nervous impulses are transmitted. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
24. Name the parts of the human eye and ear and explain the functions of their parts. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
25. Name the three major types of skeletons in the animal kingdom and explain how they differ. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
26. Explain how muscle contraction occurs. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores. Name the major endocrine glands, indicate where each is located in the human body, and name a function for each one. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
27. Describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
28. Describe nutrient cycles in an ecosystem. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores. Name and describe the earth’s major biomes. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores. Name the parts of the human respiratory system and indicate their functions. This will be measured by quiz and exam scores.
VI. Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to adjust any policy in this syllabus if it is deemed necessary.
All assignments must be completed by or before the date and time listed on the schedule page. These dates and times will be clearly stated ahead of time in the syllabus and on the schedule page. I will not accept late work, and will issue a zero for all late work with the exceptions listed below (see “Tardy and Incomplete work”). All complaints and concerns should initially be made to me before bringing them to any other university employee. A brief, in person discussion usually resolves issues quickly. All students must send me an email stating that they agree to the terms in this syllabus. You should carefully consider all course policies before taking this course.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL
You are expected to complete all work. If you are not able to turn in your assignments during a particular week, they must be turned in prior to that week, not after that week. If you must withdraw from the course it is YOUR responsibility to complete the necessary paperwork for the withdrawal. If you stop completing assignments without officially withdrawing from the course, you will receive the grade earned based on your point total (at the time you stop attending) divided by the maximum points (as if you had completed ALL work). This usually means a grade of F will be recorded. If you do not interact with the course by 1/21/2016, you will be considered a no show (see below) and an interim grade if “X” will be entered. It is the student’s responsibility to carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of the semester and adjust their schedules to accommodate assessment deadlines. Any student unwilling to do this must drop the class immediately.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Exams, quizzes, lab exams, lab quizzes, ans assignments will be administered on dates indicated on the course schedule (section VIII) at the end of this syllabus.
Assignments / Points4 Exams / 100 each (lowest dropped)
quizzes / 0-60
Lab exercises / 50
Laboratory exams (2) 25 pts ea. / 50
Essays and chapter summaries/assignments / 100
Final exam (cannot be dropped) / 100
Total (tentative) / 610-670
*See grading scale below
I grades
Incompletes will be given in extraordinary circumstances only. In the event that an “I” is issued, the student must submit a list of all incomplete assessments by email. In addition, the student must research and indicate the date when the incomplete will be turned to an F if the work is not turned in. The instructor will reply confirming or correcting this list and date. When the work has been completed, the student must contact me via email and indicate when the work will be turned in. When we agree on a date and time, the student must submit all of the work at one time (by email). I will not grade any assessments that are turned in days, months, or weeks apart.
Exams
Exams may be given in class, in lab or through blackboard, however, we will start by having them scheduled as internet exams through the blackboard system. I reserve the right to change the exam schedule and format to in class exams if I suspect cheating. If there is cheating I will do this without notice. If you take an exam on blackboard, it is expected that you would earn the same grade as if you took it in class closed book. I check this occasionally. Your exams will be posted under assignments. You will need access to a networked computer to complete them. If one is not available in your home, you may use those in the campus computer labs, or your local library. You will be tested on lectures, readings, and lab material. The exam format is a combination of multiple choice, matching, true or false, multiple answer and essay questions. Students will be given access to all exams for 24 hours. The time and date of each exam will be posted on the schedule page on the first day of class, well ahead of time. Please make arrangements to have computer access ahead of time. Each exam has a one hour and twenty minute time limit once the exam link is clicked. I will check my email until the deadline posted on the schedule in order to reset an exam if needed. After this time, I will not reset an exam for any reason (see below). Students should take the exam within the first few hours after posting if they expect the exam to be reset for any reason. It is the student’s responsibility to carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of the semester and adjust their schedules to accommodate assessment deadlines. If you cannot keep the deadlines I strongly suggest you drop the class immediately. In BIOL 130, exams and lab exams are closed book. You may not use any resources for aid on these. Obtaining or viewing of prior copies of exams is considered cheating. Distributing or discussing exam questions is considered cheating. Using any textbooks, search engines, telephones, friends, peers, family or websites is considered cheating.
Internet problems and resetting exams
From time to time you may experience technical difficulties in taking an online exam or submitting an assignment. You might be locked out of the exam without completing it. My policy on resetting the exam is that I will not read or grade any answers from the failed attempt. Your second attempt will have different questions from the first. When I reset your exam, you will lose all the answers you submit up to that point. In light of this, I suggest you keep a written record of your answers as you work. If you are locked out of an exam, you must email me to let me know and request that it be reset. I will reply to you with an email indicating it has been reset. If you chose to wait until the last minute to take your exam, I will not reset a failed attempt. After this time, all failed attempts for any reason will receive a grade of zero. To avoid this, I suggest you finish your exam within the first few hours of its posting.
Quizzes
Each week there may be an unannounced in class quiz worth 5 points. Quizzes will cover any material lectured on that week. Students are expected to bring their textbook to each class in case the text may be used on the quiz.