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SYLLABUS BSC1005 Biological
Science 13654 Fall 2016 Mr. Ted Klenk |
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INSTRUCTOR |
Mr. Ted Klenk |
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TELEPHONE MESSAGES/ EMAIL/ WEB PAGES |
407- 299-5000 ext.
1407. I have no office on campus but
can be reached though this number.
Conferences can be organized before or after class. (fax -1215,
e-mail tklenk@valenciacollege.edu/tklenk or klenkt@ocps.net when atlas is down!)) web site: or http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/bioscience.htm ALSO: Please check
the message page frequently for updates, changes and a calendar of what is
next! http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/message.htm . I will be contacting you by
ATLAS email concerning absences and grades instead of notices being sent out.
Please be sure to check your Atlas email often. Valencia College is committed to providing each student a
quality educational experience. Faculty members have set high standards of
instruction for themselves and for you. If you have a problem in a class,
your first step is to talk to your instructor. If you are still dissatisfied,
you may talk with the academic dean of the division for your class. We will
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the case of weather emergencies, you can find out about school closings by
signing up to update your information for Valencia Alerts. Sign up for reminders at
[remind101]---simply enter this number [81010] into
a text message and text @klenkbio and I will send out a weekly reminder to
your phone about 24 hours before its due. |
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Course Info |
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CREDITS |
3 Credit hours (3 contact
hours) |
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CLASS PROCEDURE |
Each week's schedule will
be as follows: CRN:
13654 tHUR 7:00-9:45 PM Bldg: AHS 209-(lecture) |
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DESCRIPTION |
An introduction to
essential principles of biological science.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the nature of science and the
scientific method, chemistry for biology, cell structure, metabolism,
reproduction and genetics, organisms and ecology. This is a general education course for
non-biology majors. It is also
recommended for students who need preparation before enrolling in a biology
course for science majors. |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES |
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES ·
Students
will be able to explain scientific method. ·
Students
will be able to identify levels of organization within and between organisms. ·
Students
will explain how living organisms function. |
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CORE COMPETENCIES |
VALENCIA STUDENT CORE COMPETENCIES Valencia faculty have
defined four interrelated competencies (Value,
Think, Communicate, Act) that prepare students
to succeed in the world community.
These competencies are outlined in the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture
and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further
develop your mastery of these core competencies. In addition to specific biology objectives,
the course will also reinforce the following competencies wholly or
partially: Valencia
College Student Competencies 1.
Think: CLEARLY, critically and creatively make reasoned choices by acquiring,
analyzing, synthesizing and evaluation knowledge. (lectures and examinations) 2.
Value:
make reasoned value judgments and
responsible commitments (laboratory and classes) 3.
Communicate:
with different audiences and using varied means (group work, written
assignments and lab reports) 4.
Act:
purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly (laboratory classes) |
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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS |
TEXT: Campbell’s
Essential Biology: Simon, Reece Dickey 5th edition (4th
can also work) http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/bioscience.htm SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Notes, chapter outlines, homework are
posted on my website. See http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk for other biology links as well |
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ATTENDANCE |
The college believes that regular attendance and
class participation are significant factors, which promote success in
college. Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are
enrolled (Policy 6Hx28:10-22). Each instructor determines the specific
attendance policy for his/her class, but
attendance must be recorded for each student. Students in BSC1005 (Biological Science) are
expected to attend classes regularly and on time. Students that are habitually late will be
dropped from the class. Quizzes and cannot be made up. |
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WITHDRAWAL |
The
deadline for withdrawal from this course is_11/11. “A student who withdraws from class
before the withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of “W.” A faculty member
is permitted to withdraw a student from the faculty member's class up to the
beginning of the final exam period, for violation of the faculty member's
attendance policy, as published in the faculty member's syllabus. A
student is not permitted to withdraw from this class after the withdrawal
deadline; if you remain in the class after the withdrawal deadline, you can
only receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or I. An I grade will only be assigned
under extraordinary circumstances that occur near the end of the
semester. If you receive an I, the
work missed must be made up during the following semester, at which time you
will get an A, B,C,D or F. Failure to
make up the work during the following semester will result in you getting a
grade of F in the course. Any student
who withdraws from this class during a third or subsequent attempt in this
course will be assigned a grade of “F.”
(Valencia Policy 4-07
(Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals). In this class a student missing 3
lectures will be withdrawn from the class. Before withdrawing from the class you are advised
to consult the professor and an advisor or counselor. : For a complete policy and procedure overview on
Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=75 Refund of
fees: The date by which students are still eligible to get back all tuition
and refundable fees is _9/6 Your
continued participation in the course after the scheduled add-drop period
constitutes an agreement with an acceptance of the conditions presented in
this syllabus. If you wish to drop, you are solely responsible for initiating
the process. Please review the College's policy on Withdraw. The Withdrawal Deadline is 11/11 If YOU withdraw
by this date you receive a grade of W.
You cannot withdraw after the date. In order to academically maintain
financial aid, students must meet all of the following requirements: —
Complete 67% of all classes attempted, and —
Maintain a Valencia GPA of 2.0 or higher, and —
Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, and —
Complete degree within the 150% timeframe —
Detailed information about maintaining satisfactory
academic progress (SAP) can be found
at: http://valenciacollege.edu/finaid/satisfactory_progress.cfm - For a complete policy and procedure
overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/default.cfm?policyID=75&volumeID_1=4&navst=0 NOTE: The
instructor WILL NOT withdraw you; that is your responsibility!! |
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EVALUATION |
A cumulative point system will be used. 90-100 %
= A ...80-89.5 % = B ..70-79.5 % = C ..60-69.5 % = D The student should know his/her letter grade at
all times by dividing the total points he/she has accumulated by the maximum
number of points possible at the time. (Total about 375 pts/semester). Regular attendance and active participation
are mandatory. Excused absences should
be arranged with the instructor in advance of the absence or just have a message
left in my mailbox or email that an illness or emergency has come up. Chapter Quizzes(minimum 12, including
final): 87% HW 13% EXAMS: A final examination will be
administered. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of each class,
and a cumulative Final Exam on 12/15 GRADES:
Grades will come from; (a) Final
Exam (100) (b) quizzes [11 @20-25 each], (c) homework 11 x 5 points) NOTE: Exams: The format of exams may
vary. You are responsible
for keeping a record of your own grades since any alleged ‘errors’ in
my records must be substantiated. Quizzes cannot be made up but the lowest
QUIZ grade will be dropped. Homework: To be turned in
by email BEFORE the quiz it covers--which is the deadline
requested. It is time stamped. No
homework grade will be dropped. |
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FINAL EXAM |
12/15/16 at 4pm in the classroom-AHS-209 The College policy states, “Professors
are required to offer final examinations to all credit students (except those
taking coursework for audit) during the scheduled final examination period.” Students must complete all coursework
or they will be assigned a grade of 0 for anything missing, unless it is an
optional assignment. Missing the final exam will result in a
grade of F until a make-up final exam
is taken, at which time a grade of A, B, C, D or F will be given) |
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EXTRA CREDIT |
Extra credit projects
and/or activities are not part of this course except for extra questions on
the quizzes. |
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES |
Students with disabilities who qualify for
academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Student with
Disabilities (OSD) 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 (SSB 102. Phone 407 582
1523. West Campus). |
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ELECTRONICS |
Tape recorders are allowed. Laptop computers may
be used in class for note-taking purposes only. Cell phones on silent during class. Students must refrain from text
messaging during class. Cell phones must be out of sight for the duration of
ANY Quiz or Exam. If a cell phone is observed being used during a test or
quiz, you will receive a 0. |
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STUDENT SECURITY |
We wan t We
want to reassure you that our security officers are here around the clock to
ensure the safety and security of the campus community. It’s important to remain alert and aware of
your surroundings, especially during the early morning or evening hours.
Remember that you can always call security for an escort if you feel
uncomfortable walking alone on campus.
White security phones can also be found in many of our buildings;
simply pick up the phone and security will answer. Finally,
report any suspicious persons to West
Campus Security at 407 582-1000, 407-582-1030 (after-hours number) or by using the
yellow emergency call boxes
located on light poles in the parking lots and along walkways. |
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STUDENT SUPPORT |
Baycare Behavioral
Health’s Student Assistance Program: Valencia is committed to making sure all our
students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get
immediate help that may assist them with psychological issues dealing with
stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time
management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or
work. Students have 24 hour unlimited
access to the Baycare Behavioral Health’s confidential student
assistance program phone counseling services by calling (800) 878-5470. Three free confidential face-to-face
counseling sessions are also available to students.” Tutoring Center: Bldg 7: 240
(Phone: 407 582 1633) Testing Center: Bldg 7: 217 (Phone 407 582 1323) |
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ATTENDANCE POLICY |
1.
ALL LECTURES ARE TO BE ATTENDED! Each day ( lecture)
is equivalent to 1 week of lecture. Therefore, missing 3 lectures would be
like missing 9 day classes and at that point I can withdraw you for lack of
attendance. Regular
and punctual attendance is expected. 2.
The student is responsible for all material covered or assigned
during class. If situations make it
necessary for missing class you are still responsible for all the work you
missed during class. If you miss class, you should let me know ASAP and
in advance if at all possible. I may be able to send you the assignments to
help you remain current in the course. 3.
In case of absences the instructor should be notified in advance, if
possible, or e-mail ( klenkt@ocps.net ) or at least a
phone message left with the secretary.
(ext. 1407) 4.
Make-up work –there is none—HW is due the day of the quiz—quizzes
can’t be made up so that’s it! |
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CLASSROOM CONDUCT |
Activities which disrupt
the learning environment of the classroom violate the Valencia Student Code
of Classroom Conduct. These activities include side discussions that disrupt
the learning environment for other students, the use of indecent or abusive
language, and the ringing of cell phones or beepers. |
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DISCLAIMER |
Changes in the syllabus and/or schedule may be
made at any time during the term at the discretion of the professor. Students
will be notified of any changes in class and by email. Your continued
participation in this class after the drop-add deadline period constitutes an agreement with and an
acceptance of the conditions presented in this syllabus. |
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY |
Each student is required to follow Valencia policy
regarding academic honesty. All work
submitted by students is expected to be the result of the student’s
individual thoughts, research, and self-expression unless the assignment
specifically states ‘group project. Any student caught
cheating on a quiz or an exam, copying homework or plagiarizing – using
someone else’s words or thoughts without giving credit – will be treated
according to Valencia’s policy on academic honesty. Penalties can range from
failure on an assignment to failure of the course and expulsion from the
college. I reserve the right to video tape all quizzes and tests. ANY
WORK OBTAINED/PRODUCED BY DISHONEST MEANS WILL NOT BE GRADED. |
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EXPECTATIONS |
My
expectations of participants in this course: Students
in this course are expected to have fun, to be interested in biology (or at
least act like it!), and to attend each class period prepared to cover the
day's topic. Readings and other
assignments will be completed in a responsible and professional manner and
submitted on time. I
expect that students will be willing to ask questions and respect the
questions of others. I also expect
students to be willing to provide critical comments regarding my facilitation
of the class and that students will seek my advice or assistance if they are
having difficulty. Students
must approach this course as an exploration - an activity that they are
actively and fully engaged in - not merely a time to sit and take notes. One
final key point: YOU are responsible
for your learning in this course. I
will give you ample opportunity to learn but you must decide whether you will
learn. What you can expect of me as an instructor: Students can expect me NOT to have all the
answers! If you are exploring this
topic correctly, you should bring up topics every day that I can either not
answer or have never thought of before!
You can expect me to come to class prepared to facilitate the day's
session. I
will make every effort to present relevant information in an informative,
interactive, and engaging manner. It
is my responsibility to keep the class on track during discussions and to
ensure that the class environment is a safe one where people feel confident
to participate. You should expect me
to respect you and your opinions. I
will only assign tasks that are reasonable and that I am willing to invest my
time in and that will improve your knowledge and competency. You can expect me to be available and
responsive to your needs as a student and a class. Material will be presented
primarily in the form of lectures (Powerpoint),
readings assignments from the text, and occasionally videos. Lecture will
cover the points to be learned and will direct your study from the text,
however some material will be presented in class that is not in the text. ·
Thus, you should attend class, pay attention while there, and take notes over
the material. You should plan on 2 hours of study outside of class for every
hour in lecture. The material in the latter part of the course will be based
upon material presented in the first part of the course, therefore you will
have to commit the material to long term memory.
Tips from Other Professors…
Remember that the amount of time spent studying in relation to the
amount of time you are in class is recommended to be 4:1. Study time ratios
for the lab section will probably turn out to be about 2:1. Therefore,
multiply the number of hours you are in lecture and lab each week, and then multiply
this by 3 to compute the average number of hours you should be studying per
week! You are going to be busy this semester!
o Make copies of
the semester schedule. See how it fits in with your other academic, work or
personal schedules. Put copies of this schedule on your refrigerator, your
bulletin board, in your notebook, and on your phone reminders. • Your workspace at home is
important. Get a selection of favorite colored pens, pencils, markers,
erasers, Post-It- notes, blank 3x5 cards (buy several hundred, as a start),
white-out and a stapler. Give yourself some inspiration- tack up a favorite
photo, cartoon, or quotation. o Peruse each
chapter in the text before really digging into it. Put a Post-If- note at the
end of the chapter so you won't have to waste time constantly seeing "how
many more pages" are in the chapter. o Look at the
chapter learning objectives and key concepts in the beginning of each chapter
to get a feel for the type of subjects you will be learning. o Note that there is a chapter
summary at the end of each chapter. Make sure that you can define all of the
selected key terms. -
To prepare for exams, follow these 5 steps: Start early. You typically need 2 weeks to prepare for a
test. Notice that the first test in just a few weeks. Start tonight! • Make and use flash cards. Study them in "down time"-
waiting in supermarket lines, while preparing dinner, during commuting (but
only if you're not driving). • Try to understand concepts, not just
memorize facts. • In a class such as this, it is optimal to
form study groups early! Meet other
students in your lecture, exchange phone numbers, and start studying together
soon. It will benefit you to begin
making flash cards and working on the study guides immediately! Work hard!
Success in this course comes to those who are dedicated, persistent,
and enjoy the learning process. |
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Study T/ips |
“LEARNING IS AN ACTION VERB!!
Most students need to do more than just sit through lectures and
reread their notes. Spend 1-2 hour blocks of time EVERY
DAY actively writing or discussing concepts to make them a part of
your memory. Use the words you learn
often, they will sink in betterJ. Here are some study and classroom management tips
that have assisted former students: - Attend
class daily and don’t be tardy. The introduction to each lecture explains
the purpose of the entire lecture.
Students who follow this rule won’t miss important information. - REWRITE
YOUR NOTES soon after the lecture; if the instructor permits, tape
record lectures and replay to refresh your memory when you rewrite your
notes. - Create
flash cards with questions you make up from the lecture and lab with answers
on the back. - Use
mnemonic devises and other games to remember concepts; go to Google images,
YouTube and Khan Academy for additional pictures and videos to clarify
concepts. - Make lists
of confusing topics from your studying and ask questions. - Take advantage
of the professor’s office hours. - JOIN A
STUDY GROUP and predict what questions the professor could ask on the
test. - Get the
telephone number of one or more buddies in case you are absent from a class. |
LECTURE OUTLINE
The assignments are
arranged by weeks and indicate the approximate dates for topic discussions and
are subject to change if necessary. For more info see the main VALENCIA Calendar http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/
Date Lecture
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WEEK
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LECTURE |
9/1
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Ch 1: Introduction: Biology Today |
9/8
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Quiz
1 then Ch 2: Essential Chemistry for Biology |
9/15
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Quiz
2 then Ch 3: The Molecules of life |
9/22
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Quiz
3 then Ch 4: A Tour of the Cell then
Ch 5: The Working Cell |
9/29
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Quiz
4 then Ch 6: Cellular Respiration |
10/6
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College
night west campus closed |
10/13
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Quiz
5 then Ch 7: Photosynthesis |
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10/20 |
Quiz
6 then Ch 8: Cellular reproduction |
10/27
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Quiz
7 then Ch 9: Patterns of Inheritance |
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11/3 |
Quiz
8 then Ch 10: The structure and function of DNA |
11/10
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Quiz 9 then Ch15: Microbial Life
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11/17
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Gattaca
assignment |
12/1
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Quiz 10 then Ch
16: Plant, Fungi and the Move to Land |
12/8
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Quiz 11 then Ch 17: Survey of
the Animal Kingdom |
12/15
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Final Exam |