NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: BIOL1406 Biology for Science Majors I Course Prefix & Number: BIOL 1406 Section Number: 500 Semester/Year: FALL FA 2020 Semester Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 48 Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Course Prerequisite(s): Required or Recommended Course Materials: Text: Campbell Biology, 11th ed., ISBN 9780134093413 Laboratory Manual: Required: Encounters with Life, 7th edition, Wachtmeister and Scott. Recommended: Van De Graaff’s Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, Adams and Crawley.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Name of Instructor: Jill Sampson, M.S. Campus/Office Location: FM/Corinth 221 E-mail Address: jsampson@nctc.edu OFFICE HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 12:30-2:30pm 12:30-2:30pm

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to: Lecture Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the characteristics of life. 2. Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientists. 3. Identify the basic requirements of life and the properties of the major molecules needed for life. 4. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells. 5. Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane. 6. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism. 7. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. 8. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. 9. Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection. Lab Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 4. Describe the characteristics of life. 5. Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientist. 6. Identify the basic properties of substances needed for life. 7. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells. 8. Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane. 9. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism. 10.Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. 11.Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. 12.Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection. GRADING CRITERIA # of Graded Course Elements Graded Course Elements Percentage or Point Values 4 Lecture exams 60% 4 Lecture quizzes 5% 15 Homework assignments 5% 2 Lab practical 15% 9 Lab daily work 15% COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria) BIOLOGY 1406 NCTC-General Biology Fall Schedule Date Subject Exam Quizzes Reading Assignment August 25 Introduction 27 Themes in the study of life Chapter 1 September 1 Themes in the study of life Chapter 1 3 Themes in the study of life Chapter 1 8 The Chemical context of life Chapter 2 10 Water and fitness of the environment Chapter 3 15 Carbon and Molecular Diversity/Structure and function of large macromolecules Quiz 1 Chapter 4 17 Structure and function of large macromolecules Chapter 5 22 Structure and function of large macromolecules Chapter 5 24 Exam #1 Exam #1 Exam #1 29 A tour of the cell Chapter 6 October 1 Membrane Structure and Function Chapter 7 6 An introduction to metabolism Chapter 8 8 An introduction to metabolism Chapter 8 13 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation Chapter 9 15 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation Quiz 2 Chapter 9 20 Photosynthesis Chapter 10 22 Cell Communication Chapter 11 27 Exam #2 Exam #2 Exam #2 29 Cell Cycle Chapter 12 November 3 Meiosis Chapter 13 5 Meiosis Chapter 13 10 Mendelian Genetics Quiz 3 Chapter 14 12 Mendelian Genetics Chapter 14 17 Chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance Chapter 15/16 19 Chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance Quiz4 Chapter 15/16 24 Gene Expression Chapter 17/ 18 26 Thanksgiving holyday December 1 Gene Expression Chapter 17/ 18 3 Exam #3 Exam #3 Exam #3 December 7 Final 12 pm Final Final General Biology Laboratory Schedule Week Beginning Lab # Subject Exercise # Chapter Reference Aug 25 1 Safety/Scientific Method/Data Analysis E1 Chapter 1 Sept 1 Sept 8 2 Metric Measurements/Microscope E1/E2 Chapter 1 Sept 15 3 Chemical Aspects of life E3 Chapter 2/3/4/5 Sept 22 4 Cell structure E4 Chapter 6 Sept 29 5 Exchange between cells and their environment E5 Chapter 7 Oct 6 Lab Practical (labs 1-6) Oct 13 6 Enzymes E6 Chapter 8 Oct 20 7 Energy capture, fermentation and cellular respiration/Photosynthesis E7/E8 Chapter 9/10 Oct 27 8 Mitosis and Meiosis E9 Chapter 12/13 Nov 3 9 Mendelian Genetics E10 Chapter 14/15/16 Nov10 10 Molecular Biology E11 Chapter 20 Nov 17 Lab Practical (labs 8-12) Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 1 11 Final- Lab Report Chapter 23 Grading Scale: 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D 59 – 0 F ATTENDANCE POLICY Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent (4 or more lecture absences or 3 lab absences) or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL) Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ____November 2, 2020____. DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities) The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents). Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage selfadvocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify. If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville. CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________ Communication Mathematics Life and Physical Science Language, Philosophy & Culture Creative Arts American History Government/Political Science Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Area Option REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core) Critical Thinking Communication Empirical and Quantitative Teamwork Personal Responsibility Social Responsibility COURSE TYPE Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core) Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course WECM Course STUDENT HANDBOOK Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include: 1) Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook) 2) Missed exams will be recorded as 0; no extensions will be granted unless the student has informed me and we come to some sort of agreement. You must take the final exam. Exams will be objective and will include an essay component. You will need a Scantron, Form No. 882E and a #2 pencil. 3) Missed quizzes, will be recorded as 0, no exception. Quizzes cannot be made up or taken at any other time other than the schedule times in class. QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS Name of Chair/Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Bellows Office Location: Gainesville Science Building Office 408 Telephone Number: 940-668-4252 E-mail Address: lbellows@nctc.edu