BIOLOGY 1100 – Survey of Biology
ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This biology course promotes scientific literacy for non-science majors and interested students. Organisms will be studied from their behavioral, ecological, hereditary, and evolutionary perspectives. An inquiry-based approach to understanding biological processes is emphasized. Students will explore the relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society.
Prerequisites: Math 0481 with a C or better or a qualifying score on the Math Placement Exam
4 Credit Hours
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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES:
None
OTHER MEDIA:
CD and Ecobeaker booklets packaged with the text book.
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE:
Orientation is required.
EVALUATION/GRADING:
Ten laboratory assignments, five exams
COURSE OUTLINE:
|
Unit |
Required Textbook* Scientific American
Articles |
Study Guide Activities |
Lab Exercises |
Tests |
|
Unit 1 |
Chapter 1 Chapter 4 Chapter 5, 6, 7 Article: “Detecting Mad Cow Disease” |
Ch. 1: Exercises: all Ch. 4: Exercises: all Ch. 5: Exercises: 1-4, 6 Ch. 6: Exercise: 1 Ch. 7: Exercise: 1, 9, 10 |
Lab Exercise: “Surface Area to Volume” Relationships” (20 pts.) Lab Exercise: “Diffusion” (20 pts.) Lab Exercise: “Osmosis” (40pts.) |
1 (100 points) |
|
Unit 2 |
Chapter 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Article: “Tumor-Busting Viruses” |
Ch. 8: Exercises: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9 Ch. 9: Exercises: 1, 2, 4-7, 10, 14 Ch. 10: Exercises: 1, 6 Ch. 11: Exercises : 3, 8 Ch. 12: Exercises : 1, 2 |
Lab Exercise: “ Cell Division” (40 points) Lab Exercise: “Patterns of Inheritance- Basic Genetics” (40 points) |
2 (100 points) |
|
Unit 3 |
Chapter 13, 14, 15 |
Ch. 13: Exercises: 1, 2, 4 Ch. 14: Exercises: 1, 8 Ch. 15: Exercises: 1, 7 |
Lab Exercise: “Selective Predation” (20 points) Lab Exercise: “Sickle Cell Alleles” (40 points) |
3 (100 points) |
|
Unit 4 |
Chapter 16, 17, 18, 19 Article: “The Mammals that Conquered the Seas” Article: “Does Race Exist” |
Ch. 16: Exercises: 2, 6 Ch. 17: Exercises: 1, 2 Ch. 18: Exercises: 2, 5 Ch. 19: Exercises: 7, 8, 9 |
Lab Exercise: “Primate Macroevolution” (20 points) |
4 (100 points) |
|
Unit 5 |
Chapter 35, 36, 37, 38 Article “Life Out of Step” |
Ch. 35: Exercises: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 Ch. 36: Exercises: 2, 4, 6 Ch. 37: Exercises: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10 Ch. 38: Exercises: 1, 2, 5 |
Lab Exercise: “Isle Royale” (20 points) Lab Exercise : “Nutrient Pollution” (40 points) |
5 (100 points) |
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