Cell Biology                                                              BL 202-01: Syllabus                                                                                                                                      Montreat College - Fall 2005             
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Instructor: Mark T. Lassiter, Ph.D. Montreat College
Office: Morgan Science Building, Room 203 Fall 2004
Office Hours: Mon. 9,11,1; Wed. 9,1; Fri. 9,11,2
Phone: 828.669.8012, ext. 3303 (Office)
FAX: 828.669.9554
E-mail: mlassiter@montreat.edu
Web Site: http://cesc.montreat.edu     Course Web Site: http://cesc.montreat.edu/Mark
 
Course Assistance Posted Tools: Lab Write - Up Format - Esterase Activity, Final Laboratory Write-Up
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Structure and physiology of cells with an emphasis on the homeostasis of molecular processes and how cellular functions are integrated in multicellular organisms. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and 102 or permission of professor. [Class time: MWF - 3 hr/week & Laboratory - 3hr/week: Credit 4 hr]
 
TEXTS
The World of the Cell, 6th Ed., Becker, Wayne M.; Kleinsmith, Lewis J.; Hardin, Jeff. Bengamin Cummings, New York, 2006.
 
RESOURCES
The Cell Place CD and Web resources (packaged with text)
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
fThe student should be able to build upon basic Biology 101/102 principles to understand foundational cellular processes.(EO 3,5).
Outcome: Successful integration of foundational processes into the complex integrations of the cell will be illustrated by the performance on the conceptual development questions on the project tests and the high level integration questions on the exams.
fThe student will be able to integrate basic chemistry and structure of the cell with physiological function. (EO 3,5).
Outcome: Successful application of basic chemistry to cellular processes will be evidenced by the ability to complete exam questions related to chemical dynamics and be able to make successful flow dynamic diagrams and relations between component cellular units.
fThe student will be exposed and become proficient at contemporary qualitative and quantitative skills of laboratory exploration applicable to cell biology.(EO 3,5)
Outcome: Upon successful completion of all laboratory investigations and assays, the studentsá will be able to  make a completion of their individual results and data sections in their scientific write-up of this laboratory.
fThe student will be challenged to explore how science investigation occurs and encouraged to reflect on how this challenges faith and biblical worldview development. (EO 1,3,7)
Outcome: Upon successful design and operation of the laboratory investigation,  students will have participated in a scientific investigation and now through homework assignments, draft their thoughts about faith integration. Exercises of posted Faith Integration exercises may be completed.
fThe student will be required to use contemporary laboratory and informational / instructional technologies to gather data and be presented in reports. (EO 4,5)
Outcome:  Those students completing the laboratory investigation must be able to perform data collection at the required proficiency and accuracy in order to get the results that they report in their write-up and to meet the 90% confidence required of their preliminary assay calculations.
 
fThe student will be required to engage in classroom interchange and proficient communication to explain physiological concepts and illustrate related critical thinking. Further written communication and group skills will be expressed in testing and laboratory exercises. (EO 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
Outcome: Students successfully relating physiological concepts and making critical thinking linkages between applications, will be able to successfully enter into classroom discussions and through assistance in an integrated conceptual development of cellular processes,  be able to develop these concepts in test questions and develop these concepts clearly in the scientific paper write-up.
 
fA student wishing to receive an Aá grade will be required to complete a project through the assistance of the professor. The student with this recognized initiative will be required to develop a project, organize their goals, develop a time line of tasks, anticipate project dynamics, and determine the utilization of the project within the class. The project must be approved by midterm. (EO 2,3,4,5,6,7)  *Educational Objectives from the Academics section of Montreat College's web site: http://www.montreat.edu
 
Outcome: The student receiving credit for the A-project will have meet the requirements presented in this objective.
 


COURSE COMPONENTS
 
Classroom Meetings. Lectures / Discussion will utilize primarily the course text / CD-ROM and build upon cellular principles covered in the Introductory Biology courses. Chapters are to be read before the lectures that cover that material.
 
Laboratory. Laboratory periods will focus on technical skills of cell biology and utilize these to illustrate means to investigate various topics of the course.
 
Review. Students are to review related introductory material from the general biology first year course before the lecture dealing with this material. Previous material is to be reviewed before class. Students are encouraged to work in groups to assist their review.
 
Tests. The course is divided into five units with a test on each. The exam only covers the last unit. Unannounced quizzes may be given.
 
Writing Assistance. 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.
 
Web and CD-ROM Resources. Your text purchase is packaged with resources (both web access and enclosed CD-ROM) that will be helpful to the studentás preparation and assistance. Do not forget the wide array of resources in our library and what you have access to on-line from the Montreat College web.
 
Resource Room. The Resource room on the second floor will be available to the class. Computer and other literature resources are available in this room.
 
A-Project. If the student would like to purse the work required for an Aá in the class, an independent project is required. Otherwise, the highest grade received in the class is a Bá. The project is for the student that seeks to bring their grade to the level of excellence. The project is designed around the studentás interests and is linked with the course materials. The student with this recognized initiative will be required to develop a project, organize their goals, develop a time line of tasks, anticipate project dynamics, and determine the utilization of the project within the class. A formal proposal is required from the student early enough to obtain approval for the project by midterm.
 
 
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance. Each class is important. You will need to notify me prior to missing a class. Upon missing class, you are required to check with two / three other students to gather all assignments and materials covered. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS DURING YOUR ABSENCE. Being late 3 times equals one absence. Students who miss more than six classes will receive a letter grade reduction for each class missed after this point.
 
Class Participation. Students are expected to be prepared for and participate in discussions and class activities. Assigned readings must be read prior to class.
Completion of Class Outcomes. All assignments and evaluation tools are to be completed and submitted on time.
 
EVALUATION
GRADING PROCEDURES         [Project (only required for students pursing an Aá level grade) 10%]
Tests and Exam (5 each 15%) 75%
Laboratory Write-up / Participation / Preparation 20%
Homework problems: 5%
Grading Scale: f Project and a grade compilation of: A=100-92, A- = 91-90,
f Grade compilation without project: B+=above 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.
 
The instructor reserves the right to adjust final grades based on attendance, attitude, behavior and/or special projects. Unannounced quizzes will be given and incorporated into the second unit test. Material for quizzes and exams will come directly from the lectures and reading assignments. You are responsible for material discussed in class.
 


Course Activity Outline:
 
                                                                                                                 

Week of:

Lecture Topics

Ch-Text

Laboratory-Tues. 1-4 p.m.

 

 

 

 

22-Aug

Intro. / Preview of the Cell

1

No laboratory

29-Aug

The Chemistry of the Cell

2

Safety / Techniques/Sample Prep

Saturday, September 3rd:  Mount Mitchell Field Trip

 

 

 

5-Sep

The Macromolecules of the Cell

3

Field Collection / Sample Prep

12-Sep (Fri-T#1-out of class)

Cells and Organelles/TEST#1(16-Sept)

4

Microscopes/Single Cell Org

19-Sep

Bioenergetics: The Flow of Energy

5

Protein / Enz.Act Assays

26-Sep

Enzs.: The Catalysts of Life/Test #2(30-Sept)

6

Calculations-Report Prep#1

3-Oct

Membranes: Strt, Function, and Chem

7

Enzyme Activity

10-Oct (not Fri)

Transport Across Membranes

8

Enzyme Activity

Have a great Fall Break

 

 

 

17-Oct

Signal Transd. Mech.-Sig.inNerveCells

13

Enzyme Activity-Math.Analysis

24-Oct

Signal Transd. Mech.-MessReceptors

14

EA Data - Report Prep#2

31-Oct

Test#3(4-Nov) Beyond the Cell: Extracell. Str.

17

ELISA

7-Nov

Intracellular Compartments/ Test #4 (11-Nov)

12

Electrophoresis

14-Nov

Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism

9

Electrophoresis

21-Nov(onlyMon)

CEM-Glycolysis and Fermentation

9

Thanksgiving Break-no Lab

Have a great Thanksgiving

 

 

 

28-Nov(Tu/W/F)

CEM-Aerobic Respiriation

10

Metabolism/Photosynethsis

5-Dec

Phototropic Energy Metabolism

11

Project Development/Eval

12-Dec

Exam Tues, Dec.13th ,10:30-12:30 p.m.

 

 

*Remember that Homework problems are due at the beginning of the class

 

 

 

  Friday class  will be shifted to a week slot convenient for the class and determined the first week of class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Academic Integrity Policy
 
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 anotherás words, ideas, or images as oneás 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 memberás satisfaction whether or not academic dishonesty has occurred. If, in the instructorás 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 zeroá for the assignment, or (2) an Fá 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 Registrarás office. The record(s) regarding academic dishonesty will be retained until the student successfully graduates. A student who does not agree to the professorás 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 studentás 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 panelás 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 studentás 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 WFá recorded on the transcript.  A student receiving an Fá for the course as a result of academic dishonesty is not permitted to withdraw from the course; rather, the Fá 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