General Biology
Lecture Syllabus, Fall 2008
BIOL 100.04, Lectures Mo & We 1-1:50 pm, Roddy 261
Instructor Dr. Christopher Hardy Tel: 871-2312
Office: Roddy 271 Office Hours: Mo & We 2:30-4:00, Th 2:00-4:00
Web: http://herbarium.millersville.edu/hardy.php
Materials 1. Lecture Text: Campbell NA, JB Reece, MR Taylor, EJ Simon, JL Dickey. 2009. Biology: Concepts and Connections, 6th Edition. Pearson Benjamin Cummings: San Francisco, California, USA.
2. Lab manual: Department of Biology, Millersville University. 2008. General Biology Laboratory Exercises for Biology 100, Fall 2008. Published in house by the Department of Biology, Millersville University. [Available only at campus bookstore.]
3. Notebook for notes and protocol on lab procedure.
4. Scientific calculator.
Objectives 1. describe the basic structural and functional aspects of bacteria, algae, plants, fungi, and animals.
2. describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
3. describe how living organisms acquire and utilize energy.
4. explain inheritance at the molecular and organismal levels.
5. describe the theory of evolution and the role of natural selection.
6. describe the mechanisms of population growth and regulation.
7. list at least three ways that any or all of these relate to your lives.
Grading A point system is employed. Final letter grades are earned on basis of percentage of total points available as follows:
A 93-100% B- 80-82% D+ 67-69%
A- 90-92% C+ 77-79% D 63-66%
B+ 87-89% C 73-76% D- 60-62
B 83-86% C- 70-72% F <60%
Lecture Exam 1 50
Lecture Exam 2 50
Final Lecture Exam 75
approx. 1/3 cumulative
Lab 110*
Total points possible 285
*Regardless of the number of points your lab instructor assigns in lab, your final lab score will be scaled to the 110 course points allotted by Dr. Hardy.
Special Needs Inform me immediately if you have disabilities or special needs that might affect your performance in this course. I will do my best to accommodate you.
Attendance Lecture: You are responsible for all material covered, whether or not you are present in lecture.
Lab: Required. Details as dictated by your lab instructor.
Honesty Cheating or plagiarism results in a zero for the assignment or exam. There is no distinction between copying or providing answers in this regard. Millersville University's Academic Honesty Policy is found in the Student Handbook and the Academic Honesty and Dishonesty brochure.
Lecture Schedule (see lab instructor for lab schedule)
Date / Lecture / Reading (sections from text)Aug 25 / Introduction to Biology / 1.1-1.5
Aug 27 / Atoms & Molecules / 2.1-2.18
Sep 01 / Labor Day Holiday / -
Sep 03 / Atoms & Molecules / 3.1-3.16
Sep 08 / Cells / 4.1-4.22
Sep 10 / Cells / -
Sep 15 / Membranes / 5.1-5.9
Sep 17 / Membranes / ‘’
Sep 22 / Enzymes / 5.14-5.16
Sep 24 / Harvesting Energy from Organics / 5.10-5.13
Sep 29 / Harvesting Energy from Organics / 6.2-6.16
Oct 01 / Exam 1 / -
Oct 06 / Harvesting Energy from Sun / 7.1-7.13
Oct 08 / Harvesting Energy from Sun / ‘’
Oct 13 / Harvesting Energy from Sun / ‘’
Oct 15 / Cell Division / 8.1-8.11
Oct 20 / DNA Replication / Chap. 10
Oct 22 / Transcription & Protein Synthesis / ‘’
Oct 27 / Sexual Reproduction / 8.12-8.24
Nov 29 / Genetics / Chap. 9
Nov 03 / Genetics / ‘’
Nov 05 / Evolution / Chap. 13
Nov 10 / Evolution / Chap. 15
Nov 12 / Exam 2 / -
Nov 17 / Animals / Chap. 20
Nov 19 / Plants / Chap. 31, 17.1-17.13
Nov 24 / Fungi / 17.4-17.21
Nov 26 / Thanksgiving Day Recess / -
Dec 01 / Evolution of Cetacea / TBA
Dec 03 / Human Origins / 19.9-19.17
Dec 08 / Human Origins / ‘'
Dec 10 / Final Exam, We 10:15-12:15 / -
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