1. BI101 Instructor: Jess Friel Things to do before class starts: Sit where you want to work all term. As you wait for class to start, introduce yourself to the students around you. – Pick up these handouts on the side counter. Syllabus Lab Schedule

2. 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.)

3. Syllabus Jessica Friel Phone: 503.316.3202 Email: jessica.friel@chemeketa.edujessica.friel@chemeketa.edu Website: http://jfriel.wikispaces.com/BI101- +Salem+Labhttp://jfriel.wikispaces.com/BI101- +Salem+Lab

4. Required Materials Access to the Internet – At school or at home, but you must have it! BI101 Lab Packet – Make sure you have it before class on Wednesday 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.

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

6. Read Through Expectations Attendance Punctuality Student Services Academic Integrity

7. 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). You can also look at materials in the open lab (8/230) but this doesn’t work for all labs and they don’t have assistants in the open lab that know about each lab, you will be on your own.

8. Lab Assignments Pre-Lab: Due before the lab begins Post-Lab: Given to you after you have completed your lab and all questions in the lab Lab packet: for three of the labs we will not have Post-Labs, instead you will be turning in the lab packet Course project: is a chance for you to explore volunteer opportunities in environmental science. A detailed description of the course project will be provided in class.

9. Lab Schedule Due dates for Cascade trip: Pre-Lab Cascade Trip due as you get on the bus for that trip Lab Packet for the Cascade trip is due in my mailbox by Oct. 19th by 5:00pm * Meet in classroom ** Be sure to sign-up and attend one (1) of the trips to the Cascades. ***Email me the PowerPoint Presentation for your project the day before Wee k DateLabAssignments Due 19/26Dichotomous Keys Pre-lab 1: Dichotomous Keys 210/3 County Park Trip- Bonesteele Park* Post-Lab 1: Dichotomous Keys Pre-lab 2: Bonesteele Park Trip “Organization List” Worksheet All of these assignments are due when getting on bus for Bonesteele 310/10 No Lab ** (field trip compensation) Summary of Scheduled Activities Lab 2: Bonesteele Field Trip Packet All of these assignments are due in my mail box by Oct 10 th, 5pm 410/17Microscopy & Aquatic Life Pre-lab 4: Microscopy & Aquatic Life 510/24World Populations Pre-lab 5: World Populations Post-Lab 4: Microscopy & Aquatic Life 610/31Symbioses Pre-lab 6: Symbioses Post-Lab 5: World Populations 711/7Antimicrobial Compounds Pre-lab 7: Antimicrobial Compounds Lab 6: Symbioses 811/14 No Lab ** (field trip compensation) Individual Journal Assignment Due in my mail box by Nov 14 th, 5pm 911/21 Carbon Cycle Antimicrobial Observations Pre-lab 8: Carbon Cycle 1011/28 Environmental Presentations Lab 7: Antimicrobial Compounds Post-Lab 8: Carbon Cycle PowerPoint Presentation (11/27) *** Reference List (11/28) No labs during finals week!

10. Field trips Mesker County Park – October 3 rd from 11:30-3:30 Cascades Trip: – Must sign up for one of the following time: Saturday 10/6 7am-8pm CRN 34795 Sunday 10/7 7am-8pm CRN 34796 Saturday 10/13 6am-7pm CRN 34797 Sunday 10/14 6am-7pm CRN 38597 Sunday 10/14 8am-9pm CRN 38598