Notes Link [compiled from: Biology, The Unity and Diversity of Life, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart]
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Lecture Instructor: Mark Lassiter, PhD Phone:669-8012 x3303 (Office) 669-1833 (Home) |
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Office Hours: Monday-10-11; Tuesday-1-2, 4-5; Wednesday-9-11; Friday-9-11,1-2
Class Meetings: 12:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m., MWF, Morgan Hall, Room 110
Laboratory Meetings: See your schedue - Morgan Hall, third floor
Texts:
Biology, The Unity and Diversity of Life, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart
Biology Through the Eyes of Faith, Richard T. Wright
Goals of Biology 102:
1. To give students a basic understanding and overview of biological principles related to organismal diversity, ecology, cellular processes, inheritance, and plant structure and function.
*Ed Obj- 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 5
2.To challenge students to integrate principles into organismal and ecological systems.*EdObj-3, 5
3. To allow students to study ways in which man interacts with the natural environment and to understand the effects of man's activities on a global scale.
*Ed Obj- 1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8
4. To promote an appreciation for the complexity of God's creation & examine related faith issues.
*Ed Obj- 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8
5. To challenge students to protect and nurture the environment. *Ed Obj - 1.3, 1.6, 1.7
6. To encourage the development of critical thinking. *Ed Obj - 2, 3
*Educational Objectives, found in the Montreat College's Statement of Purpose - http://www.montreat.edu
Course Activities:
During the course of the semester, students will participate in the following activities:
1. Attend lecture three times a week prepared to engage in discussion of assigned topics.
2. Take unannounced quizzes that will include material from lecture and assigned readings.
3. Attend and take part in laboratory exercises for two hours each week.[Some special events required.]
4. Complete all out of class assignments satisfactorily.
5. Take four tests and a comprehensive Final Exam.
6. Attend and participate in scheduled field trips.
Extra credit: A Group Project must be submitted before the second test. Those interested must see me to arrange the project. (Maximum: 10% of final grade)
Grading Procedures
Quizzes: 5% [(compilation of quizzes/or highest 10(Pedigree exercise provides a possibility for two Quizzes)]
Laboratory Grade 40%
Tests (10% each) 40%
Final Exam 15%
Grade Records and Midterm Grades:
***Important Note: You will be given a mid-term "grade" which really is a progress report and is not a grade!! Your grade is only determined at the end of the course so that you can make improvements. This mid-term reporting is just to be a reminder to you of your progress at this point in the semester and again is not your grade.
Grading Scale:A=100-92, A- = 91-90,
B+=89-88, B=87-82, B-=81-80,
C+=79-78, C=77-72,C-=71-70,
D+=69-68,D=67-62, D-=61-60, F= below 60.
You are responsible for keeping records that confirm your grade. Grade checks must be accompanied with your records. Athletes who require periodic grade checks are responsible for keeping the below form and presenting their grades at the time of the request for the grade check. This form, with current upgrading, is to accompany the grade check sheet.
If your midterm grades (by March 3rd) are below a "C-", you will be required to set-up an appointment with the instructor to discuss your grades and determine an assistance and self engagement strategy for your improvement. You will turn in the last sheet of this syllabus.
Grades: Please Keep Your Grade Records.
I. Lecture:Course PercentageYour Final Grade: Total Course Points:
Four (4) Lecture Tests (10% each)40% _____ + _____ + _____+____ =______
(Each Test % x 10 points in each blank)
Final Exam15%_____ (Final % x 15 points in blank) = ______
Quiz Average 5%____=______
(Average of all quizzes or top 10 % x 5 points in totals blank.)
List Quiz Grades Here and Place the average below each grade after the first quiz:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Ave:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
(To get average: Add your quiz grades at this point together and divide by the number of quizzes.)
Note: To get your lecture average, take all the points that you have above and divide by the total points of evaluation given to you at that point.
Example: You have two quizzes: 85%, 95%, one test at 80%.
Quiz average = 90% ........Average % x 5 points= 4.5 points
Test Average = 80%.........Average % x 40 points = 32 points
Therefore you have 36.5 points thus far divided by 45 possible points = 36.5/45 = 0.811 = 81% at this point
II. Laboratory:40%_____ (Average % x 30 pts. in blank.)=______
Final Semester Grade:(Add all the total points in the right column: Lecture + Lab.)=_____
All students are encouraged to take advantage of the resources available in the Writing Center, located adjacent to the Bell Library computer lab. See http://www.montreat.edu/writing for more information.
Your Grades, Your Preparation, Your Involvement:
Unannounced quizzes (approx. 12) will be given at the beginning of lecture and will last 10 minutes. You will not be allowed extra time if you come in late and no make-up is given. The highest 10 quizzes will be used to determine the quiz grade. You must be prepared on a daily basis and punctual class attendance will be necessary. This will keep you "on top" of your work and hopefully make this course more meaningful to you. I would suggest that you prepare for Tests by reviewing your notes daily. Pay particular attention to concepts that interrelate the compete chapter. Material for quizzes and tests will come directly from the lectures and reading assignments. You are responsible for everything discussed in class. There often are bonus questions given on quizzes or exams, however, make-ups do not have bonus questions.
Study Groups:
I would encourage you to get together with a few other students and work as a group when you can. The interchange of ideas can be helpful and you can help each other with the material. The students of your small group need to set up your objectives and stick with them! Please see me if I can help get your group off to a good start.
Suggestions:
1. You should have a loose leaf notebook for your notes and handouts.
2. It is recommended that you read the week's material before the week it is to be covered in lecture and review this material with your lecture notes after each lecture. Bring your text to class.
3. Your notes can be organized into concepts/principles that are denoted by major headings in your text (& could even be highlighted and recorded in your text). This will help you to apply and associate material.
Student Expectations:
Talking or distracting others in class will not be tolerated. If this occurs, you will be asked to leave class and be credited with an absence. Cheating is not tolerated and if caught you will fail that assignment and then upon a second event, you will automatically fail the class. There are no second chances. Academic honor is expected! All use of tobacco is prohibited in Morgan Science Center. Please refrain from eating in the classroom.
Attendance Policy:
Registration in a course obligates the student to regular and punctual attendance. Absences will be counted from the first week of classes. It is the student's responsibility to obtain, from other students, notes or materials that you miss. This is to be done immediately after an absence. If a quiz is missed, no make-up is given, but the questions and answers should be obtained from a classmate to aid your preparation for tests and the exam.
·Students on academic probation shall have no more than three absences (excused or unexcused) in any course. Absences in excess of 3 will result in a grade of F for that course.
·If not on AP, you will be allowed 6 total absences, excused or unexcused. On reaching the sixth absence, your grade will be dropped 1 full letter grade for each additional absence. Coming in late to class 3 times will constitute 1 unexcused absence. Should you come in late to class, it is your responsibility to come down afterwards and tell me. This has to be done the same day in order to receive credit. Your attendance in class reflects, to some degree, your desire to do well in the course.
Philosophy of the Course :
Knowledge of biological principles without application is useless. We want to introduce you to principles that challenge you to understand living organisms and ecological interactions. We will provide a number of ways for you to interact with and gain an appreciation for the nurture of this unique environment in which we live.
We want you to do well and we hope that you will take responsibility to make this course valuable. I am excited about being with you this semester. You may have had prior experience with some of this material and some may be completely new. Hang in there!! We are trying to integrate this material as a complete unit and enhance your application of this knowledge to your "real world". I hope that this can be a great semester and that it is also an opportunity to encounter our Lord both through our attempt to be a Christian community in this sacred place and through your individual journey to respond to God's grace through Christ.
· May you know the genuine, reassuring touch of our Savior and be aware of the gentle encouragement to continue our growth and service in our Lord.-Mark
A. Definition of Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty, such as cheating on tests and plagiarizing essays, violates the fundamental trust underlying all academic work: that the work be the product of the student who submitted it. Montreat College defines academic dishonesty as the representation of another's words, ideas, or images as one's own. It applies equally to intentional and unintentional quotations, paraphrases, visual images, auditory images, and all electronic means of storage and communication. When academic dishonesty occurs, these procedures will be followed:
B. Discipline of Academic Dishonesty
When a professor suspects a student of academic dishonesty, the professor will meet with the student(s) to discuss the incident and to determine to the faculty member's satisfaction whether or not academic dishonesty has occurred. If, in the instructor's judgment, such a violation of academic integrity has occurred, the faculty member will present the charges in writing to the student. The only possible disciplinarian actions are, (1) a "zero" for the assignment, or (2) an "F" for the course. A student may choose to admit his or her guilt of Academic Dishonesty and waive a hearing. This involves signing the Academic Dishonesty Notice outlining the disciplinary action. The Academic Dishonesty Notice will then be put on file in the Registrar's office. The record(s) regarding academic dishonesty will be retained until the student successfully graduates. A student who does not agree to the professor's charges must appear before a panel of three faculty members appointed by the Assistant Academic Dean or designee on charges of academic dishonesty. During the intervening period, a student is expected to continue to attend class.
The panel will convene a hearing with the student and the professor at which the faculty member will explain the student's alleged violation. A student may choose to counter with evidence of her or his innocence or may admit guilt.
C. Punishment of Academic Dishonesty
If the panel indicates, by simple majority vote, that the student has been dishonest, the panel shall uphold the penalty assessed by the professor. The Assistant Academic Dean or designee will notify the student, professor, advisor, and Registrar in writing of the panel's decision. If the student received a failing grade for the course the student may remove the impact of the "F" on the grade point average by successfully retaking the course. Two incidents of academic dishonesty will result in a student's being subject to dismissal from the college. The student will not be eligible to reapply to Montreat College for at least two (2) years after dismissal. If the panel finds the student not guilty of academic dishonesty, it will notify both the student and the faculty member.
If a student receives a zero for the assignment and wishes to drop the course within the time frame for dropping without penalty, he or she may do so, but the Academic Dishonesty Notice will be kept on file if the student has admitted or been found guilty of academic dishonesty. If the student has been given a zero for the assignment due to academic dishonesty and wishes to drop the course, but the time has passed for dropping without penalty, the student will have "WF" recorded on the transcript. A student receiving an "F" for the course as a result of academic dishonesty is not permitted to withdraw from the course; rather, the "F" is recorded on the transcript. In all instances, the record(s) regarding academic dishonesty will be retained until the student graduates.
D. Exoneration of Academic Dishonesty
If exonerating evidence becomes available in the five business days following notification, a student may appeal to the Vice President and Dean of Academics. Appeals will be heard only if they meet one of the following conditions: (a) Discovery of new evidence; (b) Violation of procedure. A student must remain in the class and work toward its successful completion during the appeal process. The student will be notified in writing of the final decision. Adopted 5/15/03
| Week of: Notes Link | Topic | Text (chapters) Assignment |
| Jan. 12 | God and His World, Scientific Enterprise Tissues, Organ Systems, and Homeostasis |
Wright Ch 1,2,3 St/T Ch 28, 33 (class: W,F) |
| Jan. 19 | Protection Support, and Movement Relating Science & Christianity, Genesis 1 |
St/T Ch 37 Wright Chs. 4,5 |
| Jan. 26 | Digestion and Human Nutrition Circulation Darwinian Revolution, Where are You, Adam |
St/T Chs.41 38 Wright Chs. 6,7,8 |
| Feb. 2 | Immunity | St/T Ch 39 |
Test I: Friday, February 6th.* | ||
| Feb. 9 | Respiration The Internal Environment |
St/T Ch. 40, 42 |
| Feb. 16 | Integration and Control: Nervous Systems | St/T Ch. 34 |
| Feb. 23 | Sensory Reception Endocrine Control |
St/T Chs. 35, 36 |
| March 1 | Principles of Reproduction and Development Human Reproduction and Development |
St/T Chs. 43, 44 |
| Spring Break - Week of March 8. Have a great break. | ||
| March 15 | Animals: Vertebrates | St/T Ch. 26 |
Test II: Friday, March 19th.* | ||
| March 22 | Cell Division and Mitosis, Meiosis | St/T Ch 9, 10 |
| March 29 | DNA Structure and Function From DNA to Proteins |
St/T Chs. 13, 14 |
| Ap. 5 (M,W) | From DNA to Proteins Controls Over Genes |
St/T Ch. 14, 15 |
| Easter Break - April 9-12. Rest in the Peace that our Lord brings! The Lord has risen! | ||
| Ap12 (TWF) | Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering | St/T Chs. 16 |
| April 19 | Observerable Patterns of Inheritance Chromosomes and Human Genetics |
St/T Ch. 11, 12 |
| April 26 | Chromosomes and Human Genetics |
St/T Ch. 12 |
Test III: Friday, April 30th.* | ||
| May3 | Origin and Evolution of Life, Micro / Macro Darwinian Revolution, Where are You, Adam |
St/T Chs. 17, 18, 19, 20 Wright Chs. 6,7,8 |
Final Exam: (Comprehensive)102-05: Monday, May 10th, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Turn in this sheet to Dr. Lassiter on Friday, March 3rd if your grade is below a "C-" and provide a time that you would like to set up an appointment.
Name:Phone Number:Section:
I request an appointment at: ______________________ (before or on March 3rd)
Grade Record
I. Lecture:Course PercentageYour Final Grade: Total Course Points:
Four (4) Lecture Tests (10% each)40% _____ + _____ + _____+____ =______
(Each Test % x 10 points in each blank)
Final Exam15%_____ (Final % x 15 points in blank) = ______
Quiz Average 5%____=______
(Average of all quizzes, or top 10, % x 5 points in quiz blank.)
List Quiz Grades Here and Place the average below each grade after the first quiz:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Ave:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
(To get your quiz average: Add your quiz grades at this point together and divide by the number of quizzes. Place this average under the last quiz grade. As you do this for each quiz, you will have a "running" average.)
II. Laboratory:40%_____ (Average % x 30 pts. in blank.)=______
Final Semester Grade:(Add all the total points in the right column: Lecture + Lab..)=_____
Calculated Grade: ________
Study Habits: (Briefly describe how you study.)
How Can Dr. Lassiter Help?? Suggestions to the instructor:
What can you do to improve your work?
I will do the following to bring up my grade and I will report to the instructor in the following way.
