Biological Science 101 Winter Syllabus at Lake Michigan College

LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS
Winter Semester, 2003
[OBJECTIVES:][cellular][ecology] [genetic][evolution & diversity] [animal systems]
[Requirements] [Attendance/Withdrawal policy] [Grading] [ Lecture Schedule] [Lab Schedule]

Biological Science 101

I. Course Identification

Discipline: Biology

Title & Number: Biological Science (Biology 101)

Credit Hours: 4

Contact Hours: 5 MWF, 800-855AM; Lab R, 800-1000, C302 OR

MW, 1220-150PM; Lab R, 1010-1210, C302 OR

T,600-900PM; Lab R, 630-830, C302

Internet Lab Schedule on BlackBoard Site

Instructors: William E. Camelet, PhD.

Lab/Jackie L. Camelet, B.S.

Office Number: C324E

Voice-mail: 616/927-8100, 1-800-252-1562, x5076

Email addresses: camelet@lakemichigancollege.edu

/website jcamelet@hotmail.com

http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/~camelet

Prerequisite: (E,R)

Semester and Academic Year: Winter, 2003

II. Textbooks and/or Equipment/Supplies

Johnson, George B, 2003,The Living World, WCB/McGraw-Hill

Gunstream, S.E., 1999, Explorations in Basic Biology,

Brief LMC Edition, Prearson Publ/Prentice Hall.

III. Course Description from Catalog

    An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of biology as
    well as related laboratory experiences. Areas of emphasis include
    ecology, evolution, unity and diversity of life, organ systems,
    genetics, cell biology and behavior.

IV   General Education Areas Met:
     This course contributes to the fulfillment of the following
     General Education Requirements:
     "2" Communication
     "3" Critical Thinking
     "5" Mathematics
     "6" Science
     "7" Technology
     "8" Wellnes

Each General Education Requirement fulfillment is indicated by number in course goals.

V. Goals and Objectives

Upon the completion of each course unit, students
will/shall be able to:

(Unit 1 Exam)     A. Determine the components of the scientific approach to
       interpreting the world. ("2", "3" "6", "7")
       1. Describe the components and steps in the scientific
          method of investigation.
       2. Define a scientific theroy and describe the importance
          and development of the modern cell theory, and
          biogenesis theory.
       3. Arrange in order from smallest to largest the
          levels of organization that occur in nature.
          Define each as it is listed.
    B. Apply an understanding of the cellular structures and
       their chemical functions to the characteristics of life.
       ("2", "3" "6", "7")
       4. Describe the characteristics of life and define:
          metabolism, homeostasis, life cycle, reproduction,
          development, growth, gene, mutation, evolution, and diversity.
       5. Describe cell organelles and give their function;
          describe the structure of a cell membrane using the
          fluid mosaic model.
       6. Define eukaryotic, prokaryotic, unicellular, and
          multicellular and use these terms in describing the
          the five kingdoms of life.
       7. Compare plant and animal cells.
       8. Define compound, element, atom, molecule, organic
          and inorganic.
       9. Describe the basic makeup of atoms, how they form
          molecules and describe atomic structure of the five
          biologically important (organic) atoms.
      10. Describe the chemical classification and composition
          of cellular compounds (Carbohydrates, lipids,
          proteins, nucleotides); give examples of each and
          explain their function.
      11. Describe the following methods of transport across
          the cell membrane: endocytosis, diffusion, osmosis,
          and active transport.
      12. Describe the cellular energy cycle, the function of
          ATP and compare autotroph and heterotroph.
      13. Define enzyme and describe the factors that affect
          their action in cellular respiration and
          photosynthesis.
      14. Describe the reaction of photosynthesis and give a
          summary of the pathways for cyclic, noncyclic
          photophosphorylation and the dark reactions.
      15. Describe the reaction of cellular respiration and
          give a summary of glycolysis (anaerobic respiration)
          and the mitochondrial (aerobic respiration)
          reactions (Kreb's Cycle and hydrogen transport)

(Unit 2 Exam)

   C. Explain the necessity of reproduction and relate
      cell division to reproduction and the mechanism
      of inheritance. ("2", "3" "6", "7")
      16. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction
         and give an advantage of each type to the species.
      17. Describe the cell cycle and each stage of mitosis.
      18. Compare the stages of meiosis to those of mitosis.
      19. Define gamete, haploid, diploid, karyotype,
          chromatid, centromere, and homologous chromosomes.
      20. Describe Mendel's experiments with monohybrid and
          dihybrid crosses and understand his law of
          segregation and independent assortment.
      21. Define phenotype, genotype, homozygous,
          heterozygous, allele, and linked genes.
      22. Solve problems involving dominance, codominance,
          multiple alleles and sex linked traits.
      23. Understand polygenic inheritance and pedigree
          analysis.
   D. Explain how genetic information stored in DNA molecules
      is used to assemble protein molecules. ("2", "3" "6", "7")
      24. Recognize the contributions of the following to
          molecular genetics: Beadle and Tatum, Avery, Watson
          and Crick.
      25. Describe the structure of DNA and be able to
          replicate by the base pairing rule.
      26. Describe the structure of RNA and the process
          of transcription and translation; understand
          codon, anticodon, tRNA, mRNA, initiation,
          elongation and termination. Be able to transcribe
          and translate from a DNA sequence.
   E. Explain some of the current techniques used for DNA technology.
      ("2", "3" "6", "7")
      27. Describe the cloning of and screening for a gene. Define
          recombinant DNA, DNA ligase, vector and gene therapy.
      28. Describe the use of gel electrophoresis,
          Southern Blots and probes for DNA fingerprints.
      29. Explain the use of reverse transcriptase and PCR
          in the amplication of DNA.
   F. Describe the anatomy and function of the human male
      and female reproductive system. ("2", "3" "6", "7")
      30. Describe the determination of sex in humans and the
          formation and function of the major male and female
          sex organs.
      31. Define oogenesis, spermatogenesis, ejaculation,
          insemination, ovulation, fertilization, zygote, cleavage,
          embryo, implantation and gestation.

(Unit 3 Exam)

   G. Explain how species can originate through the
      evolutionary process of natural selection.
      ("2", "3" "5", "6", "7")
      32. Describe the major contribution to the modern
          theory of evolution from the following:
          Charles Lyell, Thomas Malthus, Jean Lamark,
          Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace.
      33. Describe the mechanism of natural selection and
          the three modes by which natural selection was
          observed to operate; recognize examples of each mode.
      34. Describe microevolution, gene pool, allele
          frequency, and describe how mutations, gene flow,
          genetic recombination and natural selection give
          populations the potential to evolve. Contrast
          genetic drift with natural selection
      35. State the Hardy-Weinberg law and calculate
          genotype and gene frequencies.
      36. Define species, and describe the two step process
         in allopatric speciation.
      37. Define macroevolution and describe the history of
          life based on the fossil record, geological time
          scale and continental drift. Recognize major events
          for each geologic era.
      38. Explain how fossils, comparative anatomy (homology)
          comparative embryology, and biochemistry support
          macroevolution.
      39. Describe the patterns of macroevolution: divergent
          (adaptive radiation), convergent, parallel and coevolution.
      40. Define taxonomy and arrange these taxa in their
          proper sequence from most inclusive to least
          inclusive: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family,
          genus, species.
      41. Characterize the five kingdoms and know the
          important phyla within each kingdom.
      42. Describe the structure of a virus.
      43. Describe the characteristics of the phylum
          Bryophyta (non-vascular plants) and Tracheophyta
          (vascular plants); describe the alternation of generations.
      44. Know the following vascular plant taxons: club
          mosses, horsetails, ferns, Spermopsida, Gymnosperms,
          Angiosperms, monocots and dicots.
      45. Describe the features used to classify animals,
          characterize the major animal phyla and know the
          major classes of the Arthropoda and Chordata.

(Unit 4 Exam)

   I. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive
      and circulatory organ systems and demonstrate a basic
      understanding of human nutrition and immunity
      ("2", "3" "5", "6", "7")
     46. Recognize that humans share the basic structure
         and function of their organ systems with other
         vertebrate animals.
     47. Define feeding terms: heterotroph, holotroph,
         saprotroph, carnivore, herbivore and omnivore.
     48. Describe the four macronutrients and two
         micronutrients required in the human diet.
     49. Define BMR, calorie and describe their relationship
         to nutrition.
     50. Describe the structures of the human digestive
         tract from mouth to anus; describe digestion
         and absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
     51. Explain the importance of transport to plants and animals.
     52. Compare an open and closed circulatory system and
         describe the components of the closed system.
     53. Characterize the components of blood; and give the
         function of the blood cells.
     54. Know the structure of the heart, the path of blood
         through the heart, the cardiac cycle, and the
         function of the valves and conduction system in the cycle.
     55. Describe the immune system and compare T and B
         lymphocytes and their function in immunity and
         hypersensitivity (allergy).

(Unit 5 on Final Exam)

J. Understand ecological interactions between organisms
     and between organisms and their envirnoment
     ("2", "3" "5", "6", "7")
     56. Define biosphere, ecosystem, community, population,
         habitat, ecological niche and competitive exclusion.
     57. Describe intraspecific interactions and the
         interspecific interactions of competition and
         predation; describe and recognize examples of prey defense.
     58. Describe the symbiotic relationships of
         commensalism, mutualism and parasitism.
     59. Describe a food chain and food web and
         recognize examples of a food chain.
     60. Describe a ecological pyramid and explain why
         biomass decreases at each higher trophic level;
         define producer, primary consumer, secondary
         consumer and reducer (decomposer).
     61. Compare primary and secondary succession and
         describe the seral stages to the climax community.
     62. Define biome and ecotone and describe the following
         major terrestrial biomes: tundra, taiga (boreal),
         deciduous forest, grassland, savanna, desert,
         tropical rain forest and mountain zonation.
     63. Define the following terms for freshwater ecosystems:
         a. lentic        b. lotic         c. littoral
         d. limnetic      e. profundal     f. plankton
         g. benthos       h. epilimnion    i. thermocline
         j. hypolimnion   k. eutrophic     l. oligotrophic
     64. Describe a growth curve and the role of the
         following in the control of population density.
         a. biotic potential
         b. exponential growth
         c. environmental resistance
         d. density dependent limiting factors
         e. density independent limiting factors
         f. environmental carrying capacity
     65. Describe three survivorship curves and compare
         r-strategists and k-strategists.
     66. Trace the biogeochemical cycles of water, carbon
         and particularly nitrogen.
   K. Recognize environmental problems that affect the future
      of life on the planet, and be able to znalyze proposed
      solutions for current and future environmental issues.
      ("2", "3" "5", "6", "7", "8")
     67. Interpret the term pollution.
     68. Describe the problem of biological magnification.
     69. Describe some of the current environmental problems
         such as ozone depletion, acid rain, greenhouse
         effect, land pollution, hazardous waste
         deforestation, and desertification.
     70. Explain the landfill crisis and some of the
         suggested solutions such as recycling and composting.

VI. Expected Student Outcomes

During the semester you will be assessed for learning outcomes. Some questions in the final exam will be used for assessment. Additional assessment will involve the construction of concept maps over certain topics. Not all of the student concept maps will be graded. Assessments will be used to gauge comprehension and the data may lead to improvement of instructional techniques.

VII.   Instructional Methodology
        A. Lecture presented on PowerPoint.
        B. Chalk reviews and discussion.
        C. Course web pages, maintained on LMC internet, contains
           all topics and information presented in classroom.
        D. Supplemental material and links to study aids and
           biology games are also available on course web pages.
        E. Course documents, quizzes, and materials for internet
           registered students is delivered on BlackBoard site.
        F. The Supplemental Instruction Program provides
           additional instruction outside of class.
        G. Interactive programs will be available in the Science
           Computer Lab (C115)
        H. Weekly laboratory exercises.

VIII Writing Across The Curriculum Strategy
Students are expected to write lab reports and quiz answers using appropriate grammar, sentence structure and spelling.

IX. Grading Criteria And Requirements
    For a student to get credit and a letter grade, he/she must take
    exams and quizzes at scheduled times and achieve the minimum
    level scores on these tests as indicated in the grading scale.
    Good writing skills must be demonstrated on quizzes and/or
    laboratory reports.

    A. The Exams are as follows:
       1. The Unit Exams will consist of 50 multiple choice
          and/or matching questions. There are 4 of these 50
          point exams scheduled. Note dates on Tentative Lecture
          schedule. The questions are based on the objectives
          outlined in this syllabus.
       2. Announced lecture quizzes will count as 10 points
          each, and the format will be objective, and/or
          written. The questions are taken from the
          objectives outlined in this syllabus. There will
          be 6 quizzes but only the 5 best scores will
          be counted. No make-ups for quizzes if you are absent
          or late for a quiz it will be considered your lowest (i.e. zero).
       3. Laboratory quizzes or assigned lab reports are required
          one week after the scheduled lab. Lab quizzes or reports
          will count six points each with a total maximum value of
          48 points.
          If you are absent or late the quiz will be scored as zero.
          The format for a lab quiz will be objective, practical or written.
       4. Laboratory exams will be given as a midterm and
          a final and will be combinations of objective and
          practical (fill in the blank). The material for
          these questions are from the assigned lab exercises
          in the lab manual which include the lab reports in
          the back of the manual. There are 2 of these 50
          point exams. Note dates on Tentative Laboratory Schedule.
       5. A comprehensive final 100 point exam will conclude
          the course and will include objectives from all
          units but specifically from the last unit. The
          format is objective and includes 100 multiple
          choice, matching and/or true and false questions.
       6. The lowest score of the 50 point exams (lecture or
          lab) will be dropped.
       7. NOTE: In the event of the school being closed (snow
          day, etc.) when a test (lecture or lab) is scheduled,
          you should be prepared for that test, at the next
          regularly scheduled class or lab period.

X. Grading Scale
A. Summary of tests and points.

Summary of tests and points
4 unit exams (lecture)	200 pts.
Lab exams (midterm & final)	100 pts.
Drop lowest 50 pt exam	-50 pts.
6 lec quizzes (10 pt each)	60 pts.
Drop lowest 10 pt quiz	-10 pts.
10 lab quizzes or reports (6 pts each	60 pts.
Drop lowest 2 lab report	-12 pts.
Final Exam	100 pts.
TOTAL POINTS	448 pts.

B. The grade for the course is determined on the following percentage
of total points:

85% or 379 to 448 points	A
75% or 334 to 378 points	B
60% or 267 to 333 points	C
50% or 224 to 266 points	D
49% or 0 to 223 points	E

C. See "Grading" policy in the College Catalog.

XI.      Make-Up Policy
      No make-up quizzes will be given, if you are absent or
      late for a quiz it will be scored as a zero. One
      lecture quiz and one lab quiz can be dropped.
      No make-up exams will be given unless a physicians
      excuse (M.D.) certifying illness is presented, or absence
      was due to death in the immediate family, etc.
      College sanctioned events, such as intercollegiate
      athletics and music (band, choir) will be excused.
      Check with me concerning possible situations for which
      you may be unsure. Exams which are missed for other
      reasons, such as car trouble, baby sitting problems,
      "I wasn't ready to take exam", etc. will be considered
      as your lowest exam and dropped.

XII. Attendance Policy/Withdrawal Policy
    A. The class attendance policy is the same as the college
       policy as stated in the College Catalog.
       "It is consistent with the college philosophy that
       regular class attendance is necessary if the student is
       to receive maximum benefits from the course. Students
       are expected to attend every class and laboratory period
       for which they have registered." "Two weeks of
       consecutive absences or failure to attend 20% of the
       scheduled semester contact hours for a class, makes a
       student subject to dismissal from the class at the
       option of the instructor."

    B. Mindful of the diverse student body that Lake Michigan
       college serves, and the varied belief systems that its
       students represent, the College will make a reasonable
       effort to accommodate students who need to be excused
       from classes for the observance of religious holidays.
       This policy does not apply to students who knowingly
       register for classes scheduled to meet on days that
       consistently conflict with their day of worship, e.g.,
       a student who signs up for Saturday classes when the
       student normally worships on Saturday.

    C. The college withdrawal policy is stated in the College Catalog.
       "Students who withdraw from class through the twelfth
       week of the semester (four weeks in spring or summer
       session) will be assigned a grade of W at the. Beyond the twelfth
       week of the semester, students who withdraw will be assigned a
       grade of E." The last day to withdraw from class is April 12, 2003.

XII Assignment Schedule

   The Assignment Schedule will be followed as closely as possible;
   however, changes may be made at the instructor's discretion.

Tentative Lecture Schedule

Biological Science 101 Winter, 2003

DATE - - - - - LECTURE TOPICS BY WEEK - - * READING ASSIGNMENT

WEEK OF:   I CHEMICAL & CELLULAR BASIS OF LIFE
Jan 9     Introduction                              Ch. 1
    13     Cells                                     Ch. 4
    20     Chemicals of Life                         Ch. 3
    27     Cell Metabolism                           Ch. 5
      EXAM 1 (2-3/4-03) - 50 pts.

WEEK OF:   II REPRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT & INHERITANCE
Feb 3     Cell Cycle & Reproduction                 Ch. 6
    10     Genetics                                  Ch. 7
    17     Replication, Transcription & Translation Chs. 8 & 9
    24     Reproduction & Development                Ch. 28
      EXAM 2 (3-3/4-03) - 50 pts.

WEEK OF: III EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE
Mar 3 Evolution Chs. 2, 11

March 10 - 16** SPRING BREAK **

    17     Classification                            Chs. 12,13, 14
    24     Classification                            Chs. 15, 16, 19, 20
     EXAM 3 (3-31-03;4-1-03) - 50 pts

WEEK OF:     IV ORGAN SYSTEM - ANIMALS
Mar 31     Digestion & Nutrition                     Ch. 24
Apr 7     Transport & Immunity                      Chs. 23, 25
    EXAM 4 (4-14/15-03) - 50 pts.

WEEK OF: V ECOLOGY
14 Community, Populations Chs. 2 & 30

Apr    18            ** RECESS **
    21     Biospheres, Ecosystems                    Ch. 29
Apr 28     Environmental Concerns                    Ch. 31

May 1 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM - 100 pts

* Johnson,George 2003, The Living World, Wm C. Brown.

Tentative Lab Schedule

Biological Science 101
Winter, 2003 Lab Instructor: Jackie Camelet

DATE (Thur) TOPIC IN THE LABORATORY *LABORATORY EXERCISE

Jan 16 Orientation and Microscope Exs. 1 & 2

23 Cells Ex. 3

Jan 30 Diffusion and Osmosis Ex. 5

Feb 6           Cell Division                        Ex. 9
                  Heredity                             Ex. 34
Feb 13           Molecular & Chromosomal Genetics     Ex. 35

Feb 20 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY - NO CLASS

Feb 27 DNA fingerprinting Ex. 36

Mar 6 LAB MIDTERM EXAM - 50 POINTS

13 SPRING VACATION

Mar 20 Evolution & Evolutionary Mechanisms Ex. 37
Evolutionary Mechanisms Ex. 38

Mar 27 Classification, Monera, Protista
and Fungi Exs. 10&11

Apr 3 Plants Ex. 13

Apr 10 Protostomes Ex. 15

17 Deuterostomes & Ex. 16
Frog Dissection Ex. 17

24 FINAL LAB EXAM - 50 points

May 2 FINAL LECTURE EXAM - 100 points
* Gunstream, S.E., 1999, Explorations in Basic Biology,
Brief LMC Edition, Prearson Publ/Prentice Hall.

Tentative Lecture Schedule
Biological Science 101 Winter, 2003
DATE	- - - - - LECTURE TOPICS BY WEEK - -	* READING ASSIGNMENT

Tentative Lab Schedule
Biological Science 101 Winter, 2003	Lab Instructor: Jackie Camelet
DATE (Thur)	TOPIC IN THE LABORATORY	*LABORATORY EXERCISE