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Syllabus for Biological Concepts | BIOL 101, Lecture notes of Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)Biology
Prof. Deborah Neely-Fisher

Bio 101 Syllabus Material Type: ClassMaterial; Professor: Neely-Fisher; Class: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS; Subject: Biology; University: Virginia Commonwealth University;

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2011/2012

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Biology 101
Spring 2012
Instructor: DL Neely-Fisher
E-mail Address:dlneelyfishe@vcu.edu or dneely-fisher@verizon.net
Office Hours: T and R 5:00-5:30 or by appointment
Text: What is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology, Jay Phelan
DATE LECTURE TOPICS
1 JAN 17-19 Chapter 1- Introduction
2 JAN 24-26 Chapter 2-Chemistry and Biochemistry
3 JAN 31-2 Chapter 3-Cells and Membrane
4 FEB 7-9 Chapter 3- Cells and Membranes
Chapter 6-Mitosis
5 FEB 14-16 EXAM #1 (1,2,3,6)
6 FEB 21-23 Chapter 4 Energy Transformations
Chapter 6- Chromosomes and Meiosis
7 FEB 28-1 Chapter 7- Genetics
Chapter 8- Evolution and Natural Selection
8 MAR 6-8 Exam # 2 (4,6,7,8)
9 MAR 13-15 Spring Break
10 MAR 20-22 Chapter 20- Introduction to Animal Physiology
11 MAR 27-29 Chapter 21- Circulation and Respiration
12 APR 3-5 Chapter 22- Nutrition and Digestion
13 APR 10-12 Exam #3 (20,21,22)
14 Apr 17-19 Chapter- Urinary System
Chapter - The Nervous Tissue
15 APR 24-26 Chapter 25-Reproduction and Development
16 May 1-3 Exam #4 Exam Week (23,24,25)
NOTE: Syllabus is subject to change
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW:
With a W= January 23, 2012
Holidays-
Spring Break March 11-18
Last Day of Classes- May 5th Evening Classes
Final Exam – Class on TR, May 3rd
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Biology 101 Spring 2012 Instructor: DL Neely-Fisher E-mail Address: dlneelyfishe@vcu.edu or dneely-fisher@verizon.net Office Hours : T and R 5:00-5:30 or by appointment Text: What is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology, Jay Phelan DATE LECTURE TOPICS 1 JAN 17-19 Chapter 1- Introduction 2 JAN 24-26 Chapter 2-Chemistry and Biochemistry 3 JAN 31-2 Chapter 3-Cells and Membrane 4 FEB 7-9 Chapter 3- Cells and Membranes Chapter 6-Mitosis 5 FEB 14-16 EXAM #1 (1,2,3,6) 6 FEB 21-23 Chapter 4 Energy Transformations Chapter 6- Chromosomes and Meiosis 7 FEB 28-1 (^) Chapter 7- Genetics Chapter 8- Evolution and Natural Selection 8 MAR 6-8 Exam # 2 (4,6,7,8) 9 MAR 13-15 Spring Break 10 MAR 20-22 Chapter 20- Introduction to Animal Physiology 11 MAR 27-29 (^) Chapter 21- Circulation and Respiration 12 APR 3-5 Chapter 22- Nutrition and Digestion 13 APR 10-12 Exam #3 (20,21,22) 14 Apr 17-19 Chapter- Urinary System Chapter - The Nervous Tissue 15 APR 24-26 Chapter 25-Reproduction and Development 16 May 1-3 Exam #4 Exam Week (23,24,25) NOTE: Syllabus is subject to change LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW: With a W= January 23, 2012 Holidays- Spring Break March 11- Last Day of Classes- May 5th^ Evening Classes Final Exam – Class on TR, May 3rd

Grading: (4) 1 HR. TESTS 400 (10-15) Random Attendance Quizzes 100% Total number of points 400 (There is one drop test allowed- remember to use it for an emergency) Grading Scale A- 90-100- B-80-89- C-70-79- D-60- CLASSROOM POLICY: Class Attendance: Attendance in lecture is mandatory. Notify the instructor if you are going to be absent. It is important to attend every class. Testing: You will have 4 Comprehensive Tests. There is one drop grade as there are no make-ups for exams for any circumstance. Please use your one drop grade for an emergency, or for when you have to miss a class for a sporting event, religious holiday, or illness. Any additional absence for a test after you have taken your drop grade will result in a zero. Test Format and Quiz Protocol  You will need to purchase approximately 16-20 large scantrons  # 2 Pencil  Student ID  Do not wear hats with brims, hoods on hoodies during testing  Remove all electronic devices, turn off cell phones and put them away, remove earphones of any type Tests will consist of 50 multiple choice questions. Quizzes will have 10-15 questions. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a 0 on the test or other classroom assignment without question. Cheating includes looking on someone else’s test paper and copying their answers, calling a friend in another section to find out what to study for on a test, taking a test in the access center and giving out the test questions and answers to other students, stealing another student’s work and writing your name on it and turning it in as your own work. Cheating also includes turning in quiz scantrons for another student when they are absent from class.

The Honor System in its entirety can be reviewed on the Web at http://www.provost.vcu.edu/pdfs/Honor_system_policy.pdf or it can be found in the 2011-12 VCU Insider at http://www.students.vcu.edu/insider.html In this class, because coursework will be collaborative at times, particular issues of integrity arise. You should not copy or print another student’s work without permission. Any material (this includes IDEAS and LANGUAGE) from another source must be credited, whether that material is quoted directly, summarized, or paraphrased. In other words, you should respect the work of others and in no way present it as their own. Student Conduct in the Classroom According to the VCU Resource Guide , “The instructional program at VCU is based upon the premise that students enrolled in a class are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other students. Accordingly, in classrooms, laboratories, studies, and other learning areas, students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner so that the faculty member can proceed with their [sic] customary instruction. Faculty members (including graduate teaching assistants) may set reasonable standards for classroom behavior in order to serve these objectives. If a student believes that the behavior of another student is disruptive, the instructor should be informed.” Among other things, cell phones and beepers should be turned off while in the classroom. Also, the University Rules and Procedures prohibit anyone from having “…in his possession any firearm, other weapon, or explosive, regardless of whether a license to possess the same has been issued, without the written authorization of the President of the university..." See http://www.students.vcu.edu/rg/policies/rg7conductguide.html and the VCU Resource Guide for more information: http://www.students.vcu.edu/insider.html Certainly the expectation in this course is that students will attend class with punctuality, proper decorum, required course material, and studious involvement. The VCU Resource Guide contains additional important information about a number of other policies with which students should be familiar, including Guidelines on Prohibition of Sexual Harassment, Grade Review Procedure, and Ethics Policy on Computing. It also contains maps, phone numbers, and information about resources available to VCU students. The VCU Resource Guide is available online at the link above or through the Division of Student Affairs.

Students with Disabilities SECTION 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 require that VCU provide an “academic adjustment” and/or a “reasonable accommodation” to any individual who advises us of a physical and/or mental disability. To receive accommodations, students must declare their need for disability-related accommodations with the Disability Support Services Office (DSS). The DSS office is located in the Student Commons, Room 102. The office phone number is 828-2253. The Director of Disability Support Services is Joyce Knight. More information is available at the Disability Support Services webpage: http://www.students.vcu.edu/dss/ If you have a physical or mental impairment that requires an academic adjustment or accommodation, arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience. Additionally, if your coursework requires you to work in a lab environment, you should advise me or department chairperson of any concerns you may have regarding safety issues related to your limitation(s). This statement applies not only to this course but also to every other course in this University. Statement on Military Short-Term Training or Deployment Military students may receive orders for short-term training or deployment. These students are asked to inform and present their orders to their professor(s). For further information on policies and procedures contact Military Services at 828-5993 or access the corresponding policies at http://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/bulletins/about/? Default.aspx?uid=10096&iid=30704 and http://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/BULLETINS/ undergraduate/?uid=10096&iid=30773. Campus Emergency information

  1. What to Know and Do To Be Prepared for Emergencies at VCU: Sign up to receive VCU text messaging alerts ( http://www.vcu.edu/alert/notify ). Keep your information up-to-date. Within the classroom, the professor will keep her phone on to receive any emergency transmissions.
  2. Know the safe evacuation route from each of your classrooms. Emergency evacuation routes are posted in on-campus classrooms.
  3. Listen for and follow instructions from VCU or other designated authorities. Within the classroom, follow your professor’s instructions.
  4. Know where to go for additional emergency information ( http://www.vcu.edu/alert ).
  5. Know the emergency phone number for the VCU Police (828-1234). Report suspicious activities and objects. VCU Mobile