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Biology 1107: Spring 2018

Course: BIOL 1107 GENERAL BIOLOGY-Science Majors I

1 Credits

PREREQUISITE: BIOL 1306-1106

Lab MTWRF 8:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CRN #)

Lab: MECHS T119

Instructor:

Name: Luis Miranda

Phone: MECHS SISD 915-937-1235

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS: MTWR 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. or by appointment

TEXT AND MATERIALS

Laboratory: Biology 1107. General Biology II lab manual.

Custom Edition. Hayden-McNeil. 2016.

ISBN: 978-073808229-5 Authors: Amaya, Lannutti, Pacheco (required)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. EVALUATION

1. Laboratory: The type and number of exams, quizzes (online & in class pop quizzes), and

assignments will be determined by the Instructor. * No exam will be dropped in calculating the

final grade. All students are required to take the final exams.*

*Make up exams - It is the student’s responsibility to make prior arrangements with the

instructor if unable to attend class the day of an exam. A grade of zero (0) will be given if

an exam is not taken or if prior arrangements are not made to take the exam. There are no

laboratory make-up labs.

**Exam material required by the student is a pencil or pen ONLY, if any additional

material, including cell phones or mp3 players, are visible, it will be confiscated and the

student will be referred to the Instructional Dean and /or Vice President, Student Service.

B. GRADING PROCEDURE:

A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F=Below 60%

DUAL CREDIT LAB GRADE: (100% of total):

Exams: Quizzes: Lab Assignments: Lab Reports/Presentations 35%

Pre-Lab Assignments 35%

Common Core Assessment Presentation 20%

Class Participation 10%

HIGH SCHOOL

Daily Activities 50%

Exams/Projects 30%

Final Exam 20%

* The instructor reserves the right to adjust the grades accordingly as required. Please note the variations in

grading scales. This may help in clarifying any differences between college grade and high school grade

received. Students in Dual Credit Classes will adhere to the Dual Credit grading scale.

E. DROPPING:

The student drop date is ***** with a “W”. If you plan to drop, make sure you fill out the proper

paperwork. Don’t assume I will drop you. Students are academically responsible for dropping

this course.

F. TUTORS AND ADDITIONAL HELP

Tutors will be available and their hours will be posted and announced. Computer software is

available seven days a week; hours will be posted. Lab assistants and tutors are here to help you

get started, and to assist you with any problems you may encounter. Take advantage of these

services, as currently these services are offered at no charge. Students who care use the tutorial

services and the computer software generally show an improvement in grade performance and

show a better understanding of the biological concepts. Tutoring can be found at Mission Del

Paso campus in the science and also from instructor.

G. CLASSROOM RULES

You are required to follow proper lab safety procedures during all laboratory procedures.

Horseplay, inappropriate behavior, and improper handling of lab materials will result in

immediate dismissal from the lab and will result in a zero for attendance.

I expect you to behave in an adult manner, but I do encourage questions and comments

regarding classroom topics.

INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIES

D. ATTENDANCE:

On-time attendance at every class meeting is required. All examinations material will come

directly from the lectures, laboratory and assigned reading from the chapters. Attendance is

essential to successfully master this course; your success in this class is correlated with attendance,

10% of your lecture grade will consist of attendance and participation. Attendance will be taken

from the start of the hour until all students have been accounted for, if you arrive after the time

you will be counted absent. Students that attend regularly generally perform much better and

score higher on exams.

Dual Credit: Please make every possible effort to take the exams on the scheduled date. If you miss an

exam, a make-up exam will be available for excused absences ONLY. It will consist mainly of essay

and/or short answer questions. If you will be traveling for competitions/events, it is the student’s

responsibility to make prior arrangements with the instructor if unable to attend class the day of the

exam.


C. Extra Credit: There will be several opportunities to earn extra credit. No extra credit work will

be accepted unless it is assigned by the instructor & available to all students.

Academic honesty: Cheating will not be tolerated. Being caught giving or receiving answers on

exams, using cheat sheets, or any other form of cheating, will cause immediate disciplinary

action. This can include dropping you from this class. Cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, etc. must

be put away during exams. You cannot be excused to take care of personal business during

exams.

Tardies: Tardy students should be seated without disturbing lecture. School policy allows a

student to be dropped if he/she is absent for 3 consecutive absences. Chronic tardiness will also

lead to corrective measures.

H. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

E.P.C.C offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or

temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe

you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to

discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential.

Offices located: VV Rm C-112 (831-2426); TM Rm 1400 (831-5808); RG Rm B201 (831-4198);

NWC Rm M-54 (831-8815); and MDP Rm A-125(831-7024).

I. HONORS CREDIT

This course can be taken for honors credit at the instructor’s discretion. Inquire in Rm1314 VV.

J. INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Parents are advised the Biology Dual Credit course involves real world discussions, concerns,

and applications that have a global effect on society and our children as a whole. All aspects and

consequences as to actions will be represented in the classroom instruction. We will address these

actions and consequences as sincere as those, which one must make during the course of our

lives. As such the curriculum is presented with the outmost and unfeigned portrayal as things are

in the world today, viewed from many perspectives (Research). Student grades will be discussed

with consent of student enrolled in a dual credit course.


Electronics: Please TURN OFF your cellular phones once you enter the laboratory setting. Cell

phones should not be exposed in lab. IPods/MP3 players may not be used in class. Texting is not

permitted in class as it is particularly distracting. If you are found to be using one of these

devices in lab, I will ask you to place your electronic device on the instructor’s desk for the

remainder of the lab period. If you choose not to surrender your device, you will be asked to

leave the laboratory.

INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIES

1 Chapter 22: Evolution The Theory of Evolution

LM Pre-Lab: Evolution

OHW: Types of Natural Selection

2 Chapter 23: Evolutionary Process LM Pre-Lab: Taxonomy & PhylogenyOHW: Phylogeny

3 Chapter 24: Speciation Population Genetics

LM Pre-Lab: Hardy-Weinberg

OHW: Process of Speciation

4 Chapter 33: Viruses LM Pre-Lab: Viruses

Transmission of Viral Pathogens

HW: Characteristics of Life

5 Chapter 26: Bacteria & Archaea LM Pre-Lab: Prokaryotic Diversity

Gram Stain

OHW: Roles of Bacteria in the environment

6 Chapter 37: Protist Prostista Lab

LM Pre-Lab: Prostista

OHW: Protist & The Environment

7 Chapter 28: Green Algae and Land Plants Flower Plant Anatomy

LM Pre-Lab: Plant Diversity I

OHW: Rise of land plants

8 Selected Topics:Chapter 34: Plant Function

Introduction to Desert Vegetation

LM Pre-Lab: Plant Diversity II

OHW: Plant Form & Function

9 Spring Break Spring Break

10 Chapter 29: Fungi - Environmental Fungi

LM Pre-Lab: Fungi

OHW: Roles of Fungi and their environment

11 Chapter 30 & 31: Intro to Animals/Protostome

Animals

Invertebrate Dissections

LM Pre-Lab: Invertebrate

OHW: Invertebrates

12 Chapter 32: Deuterostome Animals - Vertebrate Dissections

LM Pre-Lab: Vertebrates

OHW: Vertebrates

13 Chapter 39: Animal Form & Function Vertebrate Dissections

14 Chapter 49: Introduction to Ecology Ecological Roles of Organisms

15 Chapter 54: Biodiversity & Conservation Biology CCA Presentations

16

17 Flex Week

**** This schedule may be modified at the instructor’s discretion to better achieve the objectives

of course. Any changes made to it will notified to the students as soon as possible.


**LM=Lab Manuel OHW=Online Homework

I have read and understand the syllabus form Biology Dual course. By signing this document I,

parent/guardian of _______________________, am aware of (and content to) the content of the

course.

I MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES TO CLASS:_____________________________

Class Period: __________

Printed Student Name: ____________________________________

Student Name: __________________________________________

Printed Parent Name: _____________________________________

Parent Signature: _________________________________________


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