Biology 99 Syllabus
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Biology 99 Syllabus for KCC, Fall Semester 2009 Section 03
INSTRUCTOR:K Hammond OFFICE: Nancy McDonald, Dept Secretary** Office: Schwarz 105
(Emergency messages can be left for me through the Dept Secretary)
PHONE: (269) 965-3931 ext. 2337** EMAIL: hammondk@kellogg.edu(Please contact me through email)
TEXTBOOK:
Class: Human Biology, 11th edition by Sylvia S. Mader. McGraw Hill Publishers
Laboratory: Handouts
KCC Course Web site:
Scroll down to Course materials, Click Biology 99 to see the syllabus. Click underlined words in on-line syllabus for additional resources and information. Website will continue to be updated as new materials are added due to new course textbook.
Textbook web-site: www.mhhe.com/maderhuman11e (Go to left tab On-Line Learning Center and click on Student Edition) or directly to http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073377988/student_view0/ COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed as a “stepping stone” for the student who wishes to possess a more adequate chemistry and biology background in order to enroll in Biology 110 or Biology 201. This course will include selected inorganic chemical concepts, biological molecules and their reactions, cellular structure and function, and an overview of body systems. Homework outside the course is required; in addition, there will be weekly hands-on laboratory activities to reinforce the Biology and Chemistry concepts introduced.
CREDIT HOURS: 3 semester credit hours, 6 hours of lecture and lab per week.
MEETING DATES AND TIMES: 09/03/2009-11/24/2009 LECTURE Tuesday, Thursday 06:00PM - 08:30PM, Schwarz Science Building, Room 05
REFUND AND WITHDRAWL DATE: September 10, 2009 (Always confirm dates with the Office of the Registrar)
Course Goals:
1. Identify and apply productive study skills and habits.
2. Demonstrate how to use and measure in metric units of length, volume,
mass and temperature.
3. Describe basic concepts of energy, properties of matter, and atomic
structure.
4. Understand how molecules and compounds are formed.
5. Recognize components and characteristics of chemical reactions
6. Describe the properties of covalent molecules, polar covalent
molecules, and ionic compounds.
7. Describe the properties of acids, bases, salts, and buffers.
9. Describe the basic functions and chemical characteristics of the
following macromolecules of biology: Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins,
nucleic acids
10. Describe basic enzyme function.
11. Describe cells, cellular organelles and their functions.
12. Describe the role of the cell membrane in regulating what enters and
leaves the cell.
13. Demonstrate correct use the microscope.
14. Name bones in the human body as assigned.
15. Name the four general tissue types in the human body and list their functions.
16. Name the organ systems and identify major functions of each system.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (From which your grade will be based):
LECTURE: Exams 3 100 pts each
Quizzes 5+ 10 pts each
LAB: Lab reports 10 pts each
Practicum 100 pts
GRADING SCALE:
100-94 A 90-93 A-
89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B-
79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C-
69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D-
<60 F
COURSE POLICIES:
Make-up Policy:
Exams: To make up an exam, students must get approval from the instructor prior to the test date and take the make-up exam within one week of the test day.
Quizzes: There will be several unscheduled quizzes. Quizzes may not be made up.
Labs: Due to set-up time, labs may not be made up.
Lab Practical: In case of an emergency, students may make this up only with instructor approval.
Academic Integrity Statement:
The Kellogg Community College policy on Academic Integrity is spelled out in the student handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there will be serious consequences. The incident will be documented and may be reported to the academic chair and/or program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course, program, or college expulsion.
Administrative Withdrawals:
A student may be administratively withdrawn from any course when: (1) it has been determined that the student’s behavior has been disruptive or detrimental to the learning environment; (2) it has been determined by the instructor that excessive class absence has prohibited successful completion of the course objectives.
Additional Expectations:
No cell phones may be turn on or used during class time. Disruptive talking is not permitted during lectures or student presentations. Students who engage in such activities may be asked to leave the classroom resulting and a “-10” pts. will result. Students are to show respect for each other at all times.
DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
ADA STATEMENT: Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Initial Activities: Click on each link for your activity. Make sure to take notes!
nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX0teReijUk
nVARK Questionnaire Web-page
nNCSU Learning Styles Questionnaire web-page
INSTRUCTOR:K Hammond OFFICE: Nancy McDonald, Dept Secretary** Office: Schwarz 105
(Emergency messages can be left for me through the Dept Secretary)
PHONE: (269) 965-3931 ext. 2337** EMAIL: hammondk@kellogg.edu(Please contact me through email)
TEXTBOOK:
Class: Human Biology, 11th edition by Sylvia S. Mader. McGraw Hill Publishers
Laboratory: Handouts
KCC Course Web site:
Scroll down to Course materials, Click Biology 99 to see the syllabus. Click underlined words in on-line syllabus for additional resources and information. Website will continue to be updated as new materials are added due to new course textbook.
Textbook web-site: www.mhhe.com/maderhuman11e (Go to left tab On-Line Learning Center and click on Student Edition) or directly to http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073377988/student_view0/ COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed as a “stepping stone” for the student who wishes to possess a more adequate chemistry and biology background in order to enroll in Biology 110 or Biology 201. This course will include selected inorganic chemical concepts, biological molecules and their reactions, cellular structure and function, and an overview of body systems. Homework outside the course is required; in addition, there will be weekly hands-on laboratory activities to reinforce the Biology and Chemistry concepts introduced.
CREDIT HOURS: 3 semester credit hours, 6 hours of lecture and lab per week.
MEETING DATES AND TIMES: 09/03/2009-11/24/2009 LECTURE Tuesday, Thursday 06:00PM - 08:30PM, Schwarz Science Building, Room 05
REFUND AND WITHDRAWL DATE: September 10, 2009 (Always confirm dates with the Office of the Registrar)
Course Goals:
1. Identify and apply productive study skills and habits.
2. Demonstrate how to use and measure in metric units of length, volume,
mass and temperature.
3. Describe basic concepts of energy, properties of matter, and atomic
structure.
4. Understand how molecules and compounds are formed.
5. Recognize components and characteristics of chemical reactions
6. Describe the properties of covalent molecules, polar covalent
molecules, and ionic compounds.
7. Describe the properties of acids, bases, salts, and buffers.
9. Describe the basic functions and chemical characteristics of the
following macromolecules of biology: Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins,
nucleic acids
10. Describe basic enzyme function.
11. Describe cells, cellular organelles and their functions.
12. Describe the role of the cell membrane in regulating what enters and
leaves the cell.
13. Demonstrate correct use the microscope.
14. Name bones in the human body as assigned.
15. Name the four general tissue types in the human body and list their functions.
16. Name the organ systems and identify major functions of each system.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (From which your grade will be based):
LECTURE: Exams 3 100 pts each
Quizzes 5+ 10 pts each
LAB: Lab reports 10 pts each
Practicum 100 pts
GRADING SCALE:
100-94 A 90-93 A-
89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B-
79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C-
69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D-
<60 F
COURSE POLICIES:
Make-up Policy:
Exams: To make up an exam, students must get approval from the instructor prior to the test date and take the make-up exam within one week of the test day.
Quizzes: There will be several unscheduled quizzes. Quizzes may not be made up.
Labs: Due to set-up time, labs may not be made up.
Lab Practical: In case of an emergency, students may make this up only with instructor approval.
Academic Integrity Statement:
The Kellogg Community College policy on Academic Integrity is spelled out in the student handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there will be serious consequences. The incident will be documented and may be reported to the academic chair and/or program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course, program, or college expulsion.
Administrative Withdrawals:
A student may be administratively withdrawn from any course when: (1) it has been determined that the student’s behavior has been disruptive or detrimental to the learning environment; (2) it has been determined by the instructor that excessive class absence has prohibited successful completion of the course objectives.
Additional Expectations:
No cell phones may be turn on or used during class time. Disruptive talking is not permitted during lectures or student presentations. Students who engage in such activities may be asked to leave the classroom resulting and a “-10” pts. will result. Students are to show respect for each other at all times.
DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
ADA STATEMENT: Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Initial Activities: Click on each link for your activity. Make sure to take notes!
nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX0teReijUk
nVARK Questionnaire Web-page
nNCSU Learning Styles Questionnaire web-page