SYLLABUS

BSC1005C Biological Science 25541

Session 2, 2016

:          Mr. Ted Klenk

 

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INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Ted Klenk

 

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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.

 

NOTE: I am using a web site and NOT Blackboard!

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 work together to resolve any issues that arise.”

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Sign up for reminders at [remind101]---simply enter this number [81010] into a text message and text @klenkbiolab  and I will send out a weekly reminder to your phone about 24 hours before its due.

 

Course Info

 

 

Campus  

CRN

Subject

Title

Credits

WC 

17844

BSC1005C  

Biological Science 

Credits: 4 

 

 

 

TUE 4:00-6:45

Bldg: AHS 213-(lecture)

 

 

 

TUE  7:00-9:45 

Bldg: AHS 328(LAB)

CREDITS

4 Credit hours (6 contact hrs)

CLASS PROCEDURE

Each week's schedule will be as follows:

  TUE : 4:00--9:45pm Ahs 213 Lecture   and AHS 328  Lab

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.  This is a lecture/lab combined course.

 

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.

 

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)

 

EDUCATIONAL

MATERIALS

TEXT:     Campbell’s Essential Biology: Simon, Reece Dickey 5th edition (4th can also work)

LAB MANUAL:             Lab‘s are posted online.  Students are responsible for printing out the lab exercise for each scheduled lab and bringing a HARD copy to Lab.—There are NO printers near the lab room.

http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/bioscience.htm

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

   Notes, chapter outlines, homework and lab exercises are posted on my website.

See    http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk          for other biology links as well     

·         Permanent ink marking pen (Sharpie). Required for lab.

·         Lab coat to protect your clothing during labs.

 

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 BSC1005C (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 nor can Labs be re-scheduled.

 

WITHDRAWAL

The deadline for withdrawal from this course is________. “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 4 lectures or 2 labs 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 _______

 

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 ______  If YOU withdraw by this date you receive a grade of W.  You cannot withdraw after the date.

NOTE: The instructor WILL NOT withdraw you; that is your responsibility!!  

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

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 675 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.   NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE ADMINISTERED FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. 

 

EXAMS AND LAB REPORTS: 

                A final examination will be administered. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of each class.  The lab reports (hand-in sheets) from the previous exercise are due by the following lab day before the class starts.  Labs turned in late may be subjected to a penalty.

GRADES:      Grades will come from;  (a) Final Exam (100)  (b) quizzes [12 @20 each], (c) labs [12 @ 10  points] (d) Lab quizzes 11 @ 10 points  (e) homework 12 x 5 points)(8%) (f) Comprehensive Lab Final [50] (7%) 

 

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.

 

Lab reports: These are to be turned by the deadline requested. No lab grades will be dropped. Late lab reports or those that have been copied will not be graded. Students are advised to take the lab work very seriously.

Although students are sometimes required to work in groups, turning in lab reports individual exercise. Hence work that is copied will not be graded. Students who habitually miss labs will be dropped from the course.

 

Lab quizzes:

       There will be a 10 point lab quiz for each lab----it will be made available to you the MONDAY before the following lab class—online!

       I will send the link to you on Remind– and possibly put it on the web page. It must be emailed to me BEFORE class in order to count.

 

 

*NOTE ON LABORATORY CLASSES*

The laboratory classes are an extremely important part of the course. They are designed to develop your ability to think clearly and critically and to improve your analytical skills. Hence they must be taken seriously. In order to efficiently perform the lab exercises you should read the procedures of the scheduled labs BEFORE you attend the lab so that you will be able to UNDERSTAND fully the experiments you are to carry out and to perform them INTELLIGENTLY.

 

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.

 

 

FINAL EXAM

4/26/2013 at 4pm in the classroom-AHS-213

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)

 

EXTRA CREDIT

Extra credit projects and/or activities are not part of this course except for extra questions on the quizzes.

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).

 

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.

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.

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)

ATTENDANCE POLICY

       1.  ALL LECTURES AND LABS ARE TO BE ATTENDED!  Each day ( lecture/lab) is equivalent to 1 week of lecture. Therefore, missing 3 lecture/labs would be like missing 9 day classes and at that point I can withdraw you for lack of attendance.  Missed labs will result in a 0 for that lab activity. Regular and punctual attendance is expected.

        2.  The student is responsible for all material covered or assigned during class and labs.  If situations make it necessary for missing class or lab you are still responsible for all the work you missed during class and lab.  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 (labs ) turned in late at YOUR OWN RISK!

 

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.

 

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. constitutes an agreement with and an acceptance of the conditions presented in this syllabus.

 

 

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 (INCLUDING COPIED LAB REPORTS) WILL NOT BE GRADED.

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 or laboratory section, 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.

 

Study Tips

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/

 

  LAB ORDER SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 Date          Lecture                                                    

WEEK OF

LECTURE

LABORATORY

 

1/12

Ch 1: Introduction: Biology Today

Ex 1: Metric measurement and Scientific Notation

1/19

Quiz 1 then Ch 2: Essential Chemistry for Biology

Ex 2: pH  and Buffers

 

1/266

Quiz 2 then Ch 3: The Molecules of life

Ex.3: Carbon compounds

 

2/2

Quiz 3 then Ch 4: A Tour of the Cell

then Ch 5: The Working Cell

Ex 4: Microscopy and Cells

 

2/9

Quiz 4  then Ch 5: The Working Cell

Ex 5: Enzymes

 

2/16

Quiz 5 then Ch 6: Cellular Respiration

 

2/23

Quiz 6 then Ch 7: Photosynthesis

 

Ex 6: Osmosis and Diffusion ?

 

3/1

Quiz 7 then Ch 8: Cellular reproduction

Ex 7: Cellular Respiration

 

3/15

Quiz 8 then Ch 9: Patterns of Inheritance

Ex 8: Photosynthesis

 

3/22

Gattaca assignment no class

Ex 9: Cell division

 

3/29

Quiz 9 then Ch 10: The structure and function of DNA

Ex 10: Genetics

 

4/5

Quiz 10 then Ch15: Microbial Life

Ex 11: Protists and Plant diversity

4/12

Quiz 11 then  Ch 16: Plant, Fungi and the Move to Land

Ex 12: Animal Diversity

 

4/19

Quiz 12 then Ch 17: Survey of the Animal Kingdom

LAB FINAL

4/26

Final Exam

 

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