BIO 112

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	General College Biology II
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	BIO 112	CREDIT HOURS:	5
2.	PREREQUISITE:	BIO 105, ENG 121, and MAT 090

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Biology, 7th ed, Raven, Johnson, Losos, and Singer, McGraw Hill, 2005
	LABBOOK:	Laboratory Manual for Starr and Taggart's Biology, etc, Perry, Morton, and Perry, Brooks/Cole

4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	A continuation of Biology I. Includes structure and function in animals, ecology and evolution. this course includes laboratory experience
5.	COURSE GOAL:	To study and explore the diversity of life through the processes of evolution, ecology, taxonomy, classification, phylogeny, animal structure & function.

6.	COURSE COMPETENCIES:
	A	Recognize terminology, specific facts, experimental methodologies, and general concepts related to evolution, classification, structure and function in plants and animals, and ecology.
	B.	Read, analyze and apply the concepts learned to interpret new situations.
	C.	Distinguish between the principles and purposes of procdures and techniques introduced in the laboratory.
	D.	Inspect the role of research in the biological sciences and become aware of its impact on society.
	E.	Employ the "scientific method" to the extent of formulating a hypothesis, designing a set of experiments with controls, analyzing results, and deriving conclusions.
	F. G. H.	Experience the scientific method by examining current and/or classical research. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information. Write and speak clearly and logically in presentation and essays.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

There will be four 1-hour lecture examinations consisting of material from lecture and textbook. Examinations are of equal weight and graded in percentages. Quizzes may also be given according to instructor discretion. Lecture will consist of 75% of the final grade.

There will be three – four (50 pts./each) lab examinations consisting of material from lab class. Examination are of equal weight. A research paper or project (50pts.) is required on a topic in zoology and carries the weight of a lab exam. The laboratory grade will comprise 25% of the final grade.

5 exams (100 pts ea) lowest score will be dropped)

Primary Literature Review

Article Review (4 at 15 pts ea.)

400 points

20 points

60 points

Power Point Presentation

50 points

Quizzes (at instructor's discretion)

_______

TOTAL

THE LAB GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:

3 Lab Practicums (80 points each)
240 pts

Lab Assignments (Handouts, Post labs and/or Lab reports)
100 pts

Lab Participation (11 labs @ 5 points each)
55 pts

TOTAL:

395 pts

Total

530 points

Grading Scale
Raw Score Range

Letter Grade

90 to 100

80 to 89

70 to 79

60 to 69

8.	Student responsibilities:
	A.	In the event, that the school or building is closed during a semester it is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor or the Science secretary concerning missed exams, labs or lectures.
	B.	It is the students’ responsibility to comply with all of the course prerequisites.
	C.	Teaching and learning require a team effort. The Science Department expect students to show up for class (on time) and be prepared for lecture (i.e. you’ve read the assigned chapters and be prepared with questions over the material). We strongly encourage cooperation among students to help in each other understanding of the material. The Science Faculty greatly appreciate specific feedback on any aspects of the course, both positive and negative!
9.	Missed lectures:
	A.	Attendance is required. The lecture material is supplemental to the text. Your exams will cover both lecture and text materials. To reap your investment of time of money, please attend class. In the event that you cannot possible attend, make arrangements with a classmate to obtained missed lecture notes or watch the appropriate videos.
10.	Exam Rules:
	A.	Failure to take a scheduled examination at the appointed time without prior arrangement with the instructor will result in a 10% reduction in the score of any make-up examination. A second missed exam will result in an automatic 20% reduction. You must contact your instructor personally 24 hours before the exam. A documented emergency the day of the exam is the only exception. Being unprepared is not a legitimate reason!! There are no retakes of exams. All make-up exams must be taken within 5 days of the original testing date and will be an essay exam.
	B.	All students enrolled in alternate delivery courses must take the exams by the assigned date. No exceptions will be allowed.
	C.	Cheating on an exam will result in a zero for that exam. No make up exam will be given.
11.	Special Remarks:
	A.	There are no extra credit (point) projects for individuals.
	B.	If after 20% of classes are missed, the student can be dropped from the class.
	C.	If a student has not met the course prerequisites, the student should not be in the class
	D.	Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class and in lab. This is essential in lab.
	E.	No chewing of tobacco in lecture or lab!
	F. G.	In the event a student receives a failing grade in either the lecture or lab components of this course, the student will be required to repeat BOTH the lecture and lab components In the event that a problem occurs between students or students and faculty, the appropriate process for addressing student concerns is as follows: First, address concern with course instructor. If your concerns are not rectified, then schedule an appointment with Department Chair. If your concerns are still unresolved then schedule an appointment with the appropriate divisional dean.
12.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.
13.	Academic Integrity
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.