Spring 2007
Room A623 MW
Lab N920 M
or W
Dr. Brad Hoge
Office: N725E (713)-221-8289
Office Hours: MWF 10-2, or
by appointment
Home Page: http://www.uhd.edu/~hogeb
Course: BIOL 1312 Introduction to Biology II Is an integrated lecture/laboratory course emphasizing major topics in the life sciences, and their applications in society and to science literacy.
This course is for non-science majors, however topics covered will be equivalent to the majors course with slightly less scrutiny. You will learn the basic concepts of the life sciences field, which consists of the study of ecology, evolution, zoology, botany, and environmental science.
Collaborative Learning: It is widely accepted that one learns by doing or taking a hands-on approach to learning. This is particularly true in a science course. Throughout this course you will be working in groups. You will be helping each other learn the material being presented by working on laboratory exercises. Therefore, you will be involved in doing, reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking. My role in this class will be that of lecturer, but also as facilitator for the labs. In order for you to be prepared to discuss issues and work through the exercises in a timely manner, you must read the material scheduled to be discussed before you come to class.
There may be a field trip. If so, the date will be announced within the first few weeks of class. There may also be days where we leave the classroom to explore outside environments. Appropriate dress may be required. Every attempt will be made to meet special needs of students in this course. For more details on this policy, see page 22 of the UHD Catalog.
Textbook: Inquiry into Life, Sylvia S. Mader.
Evaluation Method:
Unit Tests 60% (three exams combining lab practical and essay questions)
Final Exam 40%
Lab Tests 60%
Final Exam 40%
Your grade will be determined on a straight percentage basis for all possible points in the course (90 100 = A, 80 99 = B, 70 79 = C, 60 69 = D, below 60 = F).
Examinations: Because this is an integrated lecture/laboratory course, each examination will contain test material from both. Each unit exam will contain short essay questions and lab practical style questions. Most questions will be problem or application oriented and will make use of your critical thinking skills (problem solving, analysis, synthesis and evaluation)
There will be three unit exams. The final exam will be comprehensive and all students must take the final exam. There will be opportunities for extra credit on exams, but no extra assignments will be made.
Attendance: Due to the experiential nature of this course, you are required to attend class on a regular basis. If you do not attend class, it is your responsibility to officially drop the course.
Academic Honesty: Cheating will not be tolerated. We will adhere to the universitys Honesty Code. It states: WE WILL BE HONEST IN ALL OUR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND WILL NOT TOLERATE DISHONESTY.
Every attempt will be made to meet special needs of students in this course. For more details on this policy, see page 22 of the UHD Catalog.
Course Schedule: The following is a tentative schedule to help
me pace the course in a timely manner and to help you prepare for class. The schedule is subject to adjustment.
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Week of: |
Chapter/Exercise |
Topic |
Related Lab |
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Jan. 17 |
Introduction: The Process of Science, Chapter 1 |
Introduction to
Lab, Mitosis |
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Jan. 22 Jan. 24 |
Chapter 2, 8, 24 Chapter 5, 23, 24 |
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Meiosis,
Development |
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Jan. 29 Jan. 31 |
Chapter 27 Chapter 27 |
Patterns of
Inheritance |
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Feb. 5 Feb. 7 |
Chapter 27, 28 |
Phylogeny
and Early Earth History Review for Test #1 |
DNA |
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Feb. 12 Feb. 14 |
Test #1 Chapters 33, 34 |
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Test #1 |
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Feb. 19 Feb. 21 |
Chapter 35 Chapters 36 |
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Microbiology |
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Feb. 26 Feb. 28 |
Chapter 1, Overview of Chapters 28-32 Chapter 3, 28 |
Classification
and Systematics |
Seedless Plants |
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March 5 March 7 |
Chapter 3, 28 Chapter 9, 10, 29 |
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Seed Plants |
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March 12-16 |
SPRING BREAK |
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March 19 March 21 |
Chapter 9, 10, 29 Test #2 |
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Test #2 |
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March 24 March 26 |
Chapter 30, 31 Chapter 14, 30, 31 |
Animal
Structure and Function, plus the Digestive System (Comparative Biology) |
Introduction to
Invertebrates |
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April 2 April 4 |
Chapter12 30, 31 Chapter13, 30, 31 |
Circulation
and Gas Exchange (Comparative Biology) Immunity
and Infection (Comparative Biology) |
Animal Survey
mollusks, annelids and arthropods |
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April 9 April 11 |
Chapter 20, 30, 31 Chapter21, 30, 31 |
Homeostatic
Mechanisms and Chemical Signaling (Comparative Biology) Animal
Reproduction and Development (Comparative Biology) |
Animal Survey
echinoderms & chordates |
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April 16 April 18 |
Chapter 17, 18, 31,
31 Chapter 32 |
Nervous
Systems and Sensory Mechanisms (Comparative Biology) |
Test #3 |
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April 23 April 25 |
Test #3 Review for Final
Exam |
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Final exam |
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April 30 -May 2 |
Reading Days |
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May 9 |
FINAL EXAM |
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