BSC 1011C: Fundamentals of Biology II |
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Instructor: Susan Matthews Office: Building 1, Room 246, Science Computer Lab or Prep Lab |
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Phone: (407) 582 - 1384 |
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Email: smatthews@valenciacollege.edu |
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Course Description: This course is a general course that focuses on the taxonomic, environmental and behavioral portion of biology. The course includes evolution, embryology and animal behavior. We will survey the diversity of life using the proposed three domain phylogenic system. This course, and accompanying laboratory, provides a foundation for future advanced biology courses. |
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Course Objectives: |
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1. | To understand and apply the basic principles and concepts of modern biology. | |
2. | To develop critical thinking skills. | |
3. | To develop basic study skills. | |
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1. | Biology, 6th edition. (2002) Campbell and Reece. Bejamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc. | |
2. | A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory. Van de Graaff and Crawley. Morton Publishing Company. | |
3. | Student Study Guide for Campbell's Biology, 6th edition. (2002) Taylor. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc. | |
Grades will not be given out over the phone, or by email, by the instructor or the Department secretaries. Grades will be made available to students as soon as possible after the exam in a manner that preserves student privacy. |
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450 points from in-class exams (4 x 100 points=400 point + 50 point) |
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At the end of the semester, your score for each of these components will be added together and converted to a percentage. Grades fro the semester will be awarded using the following scale: |
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90% - 100 = A | ||
80% - 90% = B | ||
70% - 80% = C | ||
60% - 70% = D | ||
0% - 60% - F | ||
Perserverence points (PP) may be offered at the discretion of the instructor. |
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The faculty of Valencia College has identified four
core competencies that define the learning outcomes for a successful Valencia
graduate. These competencies are at the heart of the Valencia experience
and provide the context for learning and assessment at Valencia College. You will be given opportunities to develop and practice these competencies
in this class. The four competencies are: |
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1. | Think-think clearly and creatively, analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate in the many domains of human inquiry. | |
2. | Value-make reasoned judgments and responsible commitment. | |
3. | Act-act Purposefully, effectively, and responsibly | |
4. | Communicate-communicate with different audiences using varied means | |
Note: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. Their office can be located on West Campus SSB 102, ext. 1523. |
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Class Policies: |
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1. Attendance: Students are expected to attend all iecturewun1ess emergencies Documented absences will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Roll will be taken at the beginning of every class. Students arriving more than five (5) minutes late will be recorded as being late to class. Three late arrivals will count as one unexcused absence. After five unexcused absences, students will be sent a warning about excessive absences. Absences may result in the student being administratively withdrawn-from class 2. Laboratories: Students are required to attend all laboratory sessions. Laboratory sessions cannot be made up. If you have a valid, documentable reason for missing a lab, you must contact the instructor within 24 hours of the lab; you must also present your documentation to the instructor as soon as possible. You are allowed o unexcused lab absenc at which time you will receive written notification of your absence. Any further absences may result in your being administratively withdrawn from class. 3. Withdrawal: You are responsible for initiating a voluntary withdrawal from the class prior to the published withdrawal date. You must withdraw prior to the withdrawal date, by completing a withdrawal form in the Registrar’s office, in order to avoid being given a “WF” grade. After the official withdrawal date, you may still be allowed to withdraw but you will be given a “WF” (equivalent to an “F” for the semester and counts towards your GPA). A grade of “WP” (does not count towards your GPA) may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor and will be based on your results at the time of your withdrawal. You must complete the withdrawal form in the Science Department office in order to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. choice final exam at the end of the semester. If you miss an exam, you must contact the instructor, in person, by phone or by email, within 24 hours of the exam date and present an excuse from an appropriate authority (doctor, police, judge, etc) upon your return to campus. NOTE: failure to take the final-exam-at-the -end-of- the semester will automatically result in a “WF” grade. |