BI102 Instructor: Jess Friel Things to do before class starts: As you wait for class to start, introduce yourself to the students around you. – See the instructor if you are trying to add the class.

BI101, 102 & 103 These are for non-science majors. – Meet transfer and program requirements for a science with lab. – Some nursing programs require BI102. Science majors (Biology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Management, etc.), Pre-med (planning on med school) and Pre-Pharmacy should be in BI211, 212, 213. – Pre/co-requisite: Must have completed CH121 or 221 with a C or better or be currently enrolled. – Also recommend some background in Biology (like H.S. Bio or at least one 100 level Bio here.)

Syllabus Jessica Friel Phone: Website:

Required Materials Access to the Internet – At school or at home, but you must have it! BI102 Lab Packet – Make sure you have it before class on Thursday this week. Bring the entire packet to class every day. – It includes Pre-labs which will be graded and must be completed before you come to lab. Text: Discover Biology, by Singh-Cundy et. al., 5 th ed. – Will be used for all three terms this school year. Demo the E-book: Buy the E-book: E-book custom-made BY-THE-CHAPTER packages 101 ($22): ($28): ($26):

Lectures Presentations where I expect students to participate by asking questions, providing answers, and offering comments. Students are expected to be prepared (e.g., read the book, complete the assignments, etc) and to actively participate in lectures.

Evaluation Your grade will be determined by your overall performance on a series of assessments including laboratory work, class activities, exams, reports, projects, and presentations. These assessments will evaluate your mastery of course content but also your ability to use the scientific method of inquiry and critical thinking skills.

Grading The grading scale is a standard, firm scale as follows

Exams Exams consist of multiple-choice, short answer and essay questions based on lecture material. Mid-term exams are not cumulative with the exception of certain concepts that will be emphasized throughout the course (e.g., the scientific method). The final exam is cumulative.

Course Assignments A variety of assignments will be given throughout the course including homework, quizzes, and other projects related to the course. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. Website:

Attendance Attendance is expected, although points are not allotted for attendance. However, attendance will be monitored, late assignments are not accepted, and repeated absences are very likely to significantly affect your grade as well as your learning. You are responsible for all material, announcements, and assignments provided in class whether you are present or not. If you are unable to attend any lecture or laboratory session because of a legitimate problem (e.g., illness, emergency), contact the instructor as soon as possible (within 24 hours of absence), then provide written documentation for your absence at the next class session. Lecture or lab points may be earned by completing an assignment as specified by the instructor for excused absences only. Make-up assignments for excused absences must be completed within one week of the absence.

Punctuality Punctuality is crucial. Late assignments are generally not accepted with the exception of certain circumstances (e.g., illness, emergency). You must notify the instructor as soon as possible and provide written documentation of the circumstance. Late assignments without documentation may be accepted but with a point deduction (-10% per day late). Assignments are due at the beginning of the specified class session (unless otherwise noted) and are considered late thereafter.

Academic Integrity ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT: ng/studyskills/writing/resources/academichonesty/ ng/studyskills/writing/resources/academichonesty/ Learning is built on the fundamental qualities of honesty, fairness, respect and trust. At Chemeketa Community College, academic integrity is a shared endeavor characterized by truth, personal responsibility and high academic standards. Any violation of academic integrity devalues the individual and the community as a whole.

Academic Integrity Examples of Plagiarism: Word-for-word copying of work written by someone else. Failure to give proper credit for ideas, statements of facts, or conclusions derived by another. Failure to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether a paragraph, sentence, or phrase. Close and extended paraphrasing of another work without acknowledging the source.

Academic Integrity Examples of Cheating Copying another’s work on a test, paper, or project. Using unauthorized materials in an exam or collaborating on work to be turned in for credit where the instructor disallows such collaboration. Taking an exam for another student, purposely allowing another student to copy during a test, or providing coursework for another student to turn in as his or her own effort. Fabricating, falsifying or misrepresenting data or results from experiments, interviews or surveys. Submitting the same work in more than one class for credit without permission from the instructor.

Read Through Expectations Student Services

Lecture Schedule WeekDateLecture Reading Chapter Assignments Due 1T: 1/8Introduction & Cells5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 6Course Forms 2T: 1/15 Membrane Structure & Function 5.9, 7Worksheet 1 3T: 1/22 Cell Cycle and Cell Reproduction Worksheet 2 4T: 1/29 DNA & RNA Structure and Function 5.10, 14 Worksheet 3 Mid-term 1 5T: 2/5Function of Genes15Worksheet 4 6T: 2/12 Meiosis/ Chromosomal Inheritance 10.5, 13Worksheet 5 7T: 2/19Mendelian Inheritance12 Worksheet 6 Midterm 2 8T: 2/26How Evolution Works17Worksheet 7 9T: 3/5Evolution of Populations18Worksheet 8 10T: 3/12Speciation19Worksheet 9 Cumulative Final Exam Wednesday, March 20, 12:00-1:50 pm You can have one half sheet of paper, written on one side for the final only

Labs Based on exercises in the lab packet. Students will work in groups in lab and cooperation is expected. Lab exercises will consist of observation and / or experimental work. Critical thinking skills will be essential and participation in lab activities is mandatory. Preparation for lab includes reading the lab packet and bringing necessary materials (e.g. textbook, lab packet, etc).

Lab Assignments Pre-Lab: Due before the lab begins Post-Lab: Given to you after you have completed your lab. This will be turned in with your lab packet. You will get zero points if your lab packet is not complete! Course project: is a chance for you to controversial biotechnologies. A detailed description of the course project will be provided in class.

Lab Schedule WeekDateLabAssignments Due 1TH: 1/10Microscopes & Cells 2TH: 1/17Membranes Pre-lab: Membranes Biotech in the News Post-lab: Cells 3TH: 1/24Mitosis Pre-lab: Mitosis Biotech Topic List (1/group) Post-lab : Membranes 4TH: 1/31DNA Structure & Function Pre-lab: DNA Post-lab: Mitosis 5TH: 2/7DNA Fingerprinting Pre-lab: Fingerprinting Biotech Research Post-lab: DNA 6TH: 2/14Meiosis Pre-lab: Meiosis Biotech Controversies List Post-lab: Fingerprinting 7TH: 2/21Genetics Pre-lab: Genetics Post-lab: Meiosis 8TH: 2/28Group Work (computer lab) Post-lab: Genetics Biotech Controversy Research 9 TH: 3/7 Natural Selection Pre-lab: Natural Selection 10 TH: 3/14 Group Project PresentationsPost-lab: Natural Selection No Labs Finals Week!