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Credits
Four credit hours
Course description
This is a required course providing an introduction to biology as a
science through examination of the scientific method, cell structure
and chemistry, energy and metabolism, the reproduction of cells, molecular
genetics and Mendelian genetics.
This course is also designed to give students opportunities to apply,
analyze, synthesize and evaluate the basic knowledge presented in this
course and to develop basic computer skills through use of spread sheet,
statistical, graphics, and word processing programs and the internet.
Learning aids
1. Case study reports are designed to provide an opportunity for you
to explore
lecture material at higher cognitive levels and to develop computer
skills. These also
will be used in the development of exam questions.
2. Sample exam questions.
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*(Provided by http://www.biology4all.com/resources_library/resources_library.asp)
Grading
Lecture: Four examinations will be given, 100 points each, based on
reading assignments, case studies, and lectures, for a total of 400
points. Multiple choice, short answer, essay and other types of questions
may be utilized. Two quizzes and two case study reports will have a
total value of 100 points (25 point each). This is a total of 500 points
for lecture. NO GRADES WILL BE DROPPED.
Laboratory: The lab grade will be discussed in lab.
Lecture grade = 75% of final grade.
Laboratory grade = 25% of final grade
Grade equivalency
97-100 A+
93-96 A
90-92 A- |
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C- |
< 60 F |
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B- |
67-69 D+
63-66 D
60-62 D- |
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Attendance
The attendance policies as outlined in the Student Handbook
will be followed.
Texts
Solomon, E. P., Berg, L. R., and Martin, D. W. 2008. Biology,
8th ed. Brooks/Cole:Thomson Learning, Inc.: United States.
Bring to each lecture period.
Lab text requirements will be discussed during the first laboratory. |