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SYLLABUS BSC1010C BIOLOGY 1
17221 Session 1, 2018 : Mr.
Ted Klenk |
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INSTRUCTOR |
Mr.
Ted Klenk |
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TELEPHONE
MESSAGES/ EMAIL/ WEB
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407- 905-5500 ext.600-2043. 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/message.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
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to talk to your instructor. If you are still dissatisfied, you may talk with
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I will send out a weekly reminder to your phone about 24 hours before its
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Course Info |
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CREDITS |
4 Credit hours (6
contact hrs) |
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CLASS
PROCEDURE |
Each
week's schedule will be as follows: M-F
6th pd room 1628 |
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DESCRIPTION |
Introduction
to fundamental biological principles emphasizing common attributes of all
living organisms. Unifying concepts include chemical structure of living
matter, structure and function of the cell, specialized cells, major
metabolic functions, control systems, reproduction, genetics, evolution and
ecology. Prerequisite for advanced biology courses. |
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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: Biology,
Campbell , 9th. ed. (Hardcover or paperback)
online/rental-- LAB
MANUAL: Online---FREE! Off
my Web Page…to be downloaded by YOU! OTHER: Biology
INFO Web Sites 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 |
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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 BSC1010C Biology1, 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. |
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WITHDRAWAL
(N/A----just an fyi) |
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 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 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. NOTE:
The instructor WILL NOT withdraw you; that is your
responsibility!! 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 |
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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 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
mid-term and 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)Mid-term exam (100) (b) Final Exam (100) (c)
quizzes [12 @20 each], (d) labs [10 @ 10 points] (e) Homework 10 @
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 and there is no
Valencia policy for test corrections/retakes… 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 *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. |
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FINAL
EXAM |
12/??
in the classroom- 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
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 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! |
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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. 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 (INCLUDING COPIED LAB REPORTS)
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 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. |
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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
LECTURE
OUTLINE
The
assignments are arranged by weeks and indicate the approximate dates for topic
discussions and are subject to change if necessary. For
Week of Lecture Lab
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8/13 |
Introduction to the
course /science of biology |
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lab procedure
metric system & lab 1 |
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8/22 |
Nature of
Molecules: Atoms; Ions; molecules, reactions and water [Chp. 2 & 3 ] |
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Lab 2 Atoms and
Molecules |
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8/20 |
Quiz 1 then Chemical
Building Blocks of Life: functional groups, carbohydrates,
fats, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and Metabolism [Chp.4,
5, 8] |
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Lab 3 Microscope |
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9/12 |
Quiz 2 then[Chp. 7,6] Structure and Function of Eukaryotic
Cells I Structure and
Function of Eukaryotic Cells II |
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Lab 4 The Cell/
Microorganisms (cell lab) |
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9/19 |
Quiz 3 then
Photosynthesis: Light energy capture and light and dark reactions
[Chp. 10] |
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Lab 5 & 6
Diffusion & Membranes I & II |
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10/3 |
Quiz 4 then Respiration:
Metabolic Life of Cell;: krebs cycle, electron
transfer glycolysis, [Chp. 9] |
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Fingerprint Lab |
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Mid
term
exam (Chp. 2-10) |
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Lab 7 Enzyme lab |
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10/10 |
Mitosis Meiosis
Lecture [Chp 12 & 13} |
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10/17 |
Quiz 5 then Lecture-
Genetics; DNA, RNA, replication Genes and How They
Work DNA transcription, translation and
regulation [Chp. 16 & 17] |
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Lab 8 Respiration |
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10/31 |
Quiz 6 then
sex-linked genes, monohybrid crosses, dihybrid crosses [Chp. 14 & 15] |
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- Lab 9 Mitosis
Lab |
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11/14 |
Quiz 7 then Mutations,
Human Genetics. Population genetics [Chp. 15 & 23] |
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NO LAB - work on
article afternoon & at home Karyotype Lab- |
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11/21 |
Quiz 8 Chapter 22 Darwin [Chp.22] |
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Lab 10 Face Lab |
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12/5 |
Chp 19. On DNA
restriction PCR’s, RFLP’s |
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Karyotype lab due
and Papers Due-- Lab Exam review |
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Gattaca Video |
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12/15 |
Final exam (Chp.
12,13,14,15,16,17,20,22) |
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