BIOLOGY 122: GENERAL BIOLOGY II, SECTION B
1:00 – 1:50
PM, MWF, Temple Hall 1
Purpose of Course: This course is the second
half of a two-semester biology sequence for wildlife conservation and
management majors, and biology majors and minors. This will be an introduction
to biological diversity including reproduction, form, function, and ecology.
The goals and purpose of the course will be discussed and presented throughout
the semester. In general, this is a survey course of biological diversity
and how it evolved, plant and animal structure and function, and interactions
between living organisms and their environment. Eight major themes will be emphasized throughout: science as a process;
evolution; energy transfer; continuity of change; relationship of structure and
function; regulation; interdependence of nature; science, technology, and
society.
Prerequisites:
BIO 121
Instructor: Dr. D. Alexander Wait
Rm. 248
Office Hours: 11-1 MWF or
by appointment
email: alexanderwait@missouristate.edu
Textbooks: - Campbell, Reece and Mitchell. Biology. 7th
Edition;
-
Wait, D. Alexander
and Hopper, T. Tamme. 2006. General Biology 122 Laboratory Manual. Fountainhead Press,
Webpage: (Lecture) http://courses.missouristate.edu/AlexanderWait/
(Lab) http://courses.missouristate.edu/TinaTamme/122/
Blackboard: Grades, announcements, and homework and
quizzes will be available on black board: “General Biology II
(Section B)”; (Course ID = “BIO 122-Sp07-B”)
Grading*: Lecture
75%
5 exams @ 100 pts. Each
500
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
100
On-line assignments
40-60
Laboratory
25%
See lab syllabus
300
TOTAL 100%
*
Grades will be posted on blackboard. Total points will vary depending on how
many on-line assignments there are and other changes made during the semester,
but percent allocation to lecture and lab will not change. Students are
responsible for all announced changes made in lecture.
Letter
Grades will be assigned based on the point totals converted to a percentage as
follows:
A =
90 – 100%
B =
80 – 89%
C =
70 – 79%
D =
60 – 69%
F = <60%
Lecture
Attendance:
Students are responsible for all course announcements, course changes, lecture
handouts, and out of class assignments. Attendance is probably the most
significant factor leading to high grades. Most of the material in the lecture
exams (75%) will be from material covered in lecture. The assigned readings
will constitute the other 25% - and will often not be covered in lecture (but
there are detailed outlines of important topics covered in the book at the web
site). Topic outlines will be provided on the web page, and information
contained in outlines, even if not covered in lecture, will be covered on
exams. There will be unannounced quizzes, on-line assignments and extra credit.
Laboratory
Attendance:
Attendance is required in the
laboratory. If
a lab session is missed and not made up, points for the lab assignment and quiz
will be lost. If more than two labs are missed and not made up, the course will
be considered incomplete (“I” grade for the course). “I” grades can be removed
only by re-taking the course in the next semester – failure to do so will
result in an “f”.
If the laboratory instructor determines that an absence is for a legitimate reason, students are able to make up the missed laboratory during another laboratory section or by appointment during the same week.
Students who leave the laboratory without attempting to complete the assignment will be considered absent.
Lab
Assignments: Prior to attending the first laboratory period, you should obtain
a copy of the laboratory manual. You must read the assigned laboratory
exercises each week before coming to
the lab. There may be unannounced quizzes at the beginning of the lab to
encourage this practice. A written laboratory report may be due at the
beginning of the following lab period. Your laboratory instructor will provide
details.
EXAMINATIONS:
Lecture
Exams:
There will be five lecture examinations and a final (see schedule). The exams
are worth 100 points each and will cover a specific portion of the course. The
final is worth 100 points and is comprehensive.
* A
student who is more than 10 minutes late to an examination will not be allowed
to take the exam.
Exam
make-up policy:
1.
Make-up exams will be given only in rare occasions
provided notice is given as soon as reasonable and documentation is provided.
Make-up exams will consist of short answer and essay questions. A missed exam
will be given a zero.
2. No make-up laboratory exams
will be given except with a legitimate and documented excuse. A student who has
the instructor’s permission for missing a laboratory exam may take a make-up
examination ONLY on a specific day designated by the laboratory instructor.
3. Finals: There will be no
make-up examinations for the lecture or laboratory final. Students
who miss those examinations for a
legitimate and documented reason will be given an
incomplete (“I”) grade for the course and
must take those examinations during the next
semester.
SUGGESTION
BOX: There will be a box for students to place comments or questions for the
instructor. Please do so after the end of lectures. Let us know how we are
doing, what you are – or are not – learning. I will answer questions in the
following lecture. You may also write suggested exam questions – I may use some
of the suggested questions on an exam.
WEBPAGE:
Information on the lecture and lab, and outlines of topics will be posted.
Entire sets of lecture notes will not be provided. The web page does
not substitute for attending lectures – but should help in studying your
lecture notes and enhance understanding of material presented in lecture and in
the book. Outlines primarily reflect information presented in the text book
that should be understood. Links to biology and ecology related web sites can
be found on my web page (follow the link). Practice exams will be available on
the web.
BLACKBOARD:
Grades, announcements and assignments will be available on blackboard. It is
the students’ responsibility to stay current with announcements and
assignments.
BIOLOGY
MAJORS: Biology majors should access the departmental web page
(http://biology.missouristate.edu/)
on a regular basis for announcements and weekly seminars (Fridays’ @ 4 PM in
Temple Hall 2).
Teacher Education Standards met in BIO 122.
DESE Competencies for Teachers in Secondary Science.
1. Nature of Science
1.1 The processes of scientific inquiry
1.2 The relationships among the sciences
1.3 Interactions of science, technology, and society
1.4 The appropriate use of measurement, mathematics, and technology
1.5 The historical development of science theories and knowledge
1.6 Career opportunities in science
1.7 Legal, ethical, and safety issues
2.3 Mixtures and solutions
2.4 Chemical, physical and nuclear changes
2.5 Energy transformations
3 Force and motion
3.2 Work and energy
3.3 Kinetic and potential energy
4 Living Organisms
4.1 Classification
4.2 Reproduction and heredity
4.3 Human anatomy and physiology
4.6 The human body
4.7 The structure and function of organisms within each kingdom
5 Ecology and Environmental Science
5.1 The dynamics of ecosystems and the interactions of organisms with their environments.
5.2 Adaptations, evolutions, and natural selection
5.3 Energy flow and biogeochemical cycles
5.4 Population and community interactions
5.5 Biomes and biosphere
5.6 Conservation and sustainability
6 Earth Processes and Interactions
6.1 Natural resources
1.2.1.1The preservice teacher knows the discipline applicable to the certification area(s)
CF 2 Subject Matter; CF 4 Reflective skills; CF 5 Technology
1.0 Content; 2.0 Nature of Science; 3.0 Inquiry; 4.0 Context of Science
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Disability Services, Plaster Student Union,
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concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your
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Department Head.
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It is your responsibility to understand the University’s
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follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing
grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class. To drop a
class anytime after the first week of classes, you must complete and turn in a
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You do not need to obtain any signatures
on the drop slip. It does not
need to be signed by your instructor, your advisor, or a department head. If you wish to withdraw from the University
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Cell Phones in Classes:
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