Lake Michigan College
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall Semester, 2003
[OBJECTIVES:][cellular][ecology] [genetic][evolution & diversity] [animal systems]
[Requirements] [Grading] [Fall 2003 Lecture Schedule] [Fall 2003 Lab Schedule]

I. Course Identification

 Subject Area: Biology
 Title & Number: Biological Science (Biology 101)
 Credit Hours: 4
 Contact Hours: 5
 Meeting Days Internet Class See Saturday Schedule here or on Blackboard
 Instructor:  William E. Camelet, PhD.
              Office Number: C324E
              Telephone: (616) 927-8100, 1-800-252-1LMC, x5076
              Email: camelet@lakemichigancollege.edu
              URL: http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/~camelet

 Prerequisite: (E,R)

II. Textbooks and/or Equipment/Supplies

    Johnson, George B, 2003, The Living World, 3rd, McGraw Hill
    Gunstream, S.E., 2002, 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" Wellness

     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 theory 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 Ecology Exam

   C. Understand ecological interactions between organisms
      and between organisms and their envirnoment
      ("2", "3" "5", "6", "7")
     16. Define biosphere, ecosystem, community, population,
         habitat, ecological niche and competitive exclusion.
     17. Describe intraspecific interactions and the
         interspecific interactions of competition and
         predation; describe and recognize examples of prey defense.
     18. Describe the symbiotic relationships of
         commensalism, mutualism and parasitism.
     19. Describe a food chain and food web and
         recognize examples of a food chain.
     20. Describe a ecological pyramid and explain why
         biomass decreases at each higher trophic level;
         define producer, primary consumer, secondary
         consumer and reducer (decomposer).
     21. Compare primary and secondary succession and
         describe the seral stages to the climax community.
     22. 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.
     23. 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
     24. 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
     25. Describe three survivorship curves and compare
         r-strategists and k-strategists.
     26. Trace the biogeochemical cycles of water, carbon
         and particularly nitrogen.
   D. 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")
     27. Interpret the term pollution.
     28. Describe the problem of biological magnification.
     29. Describe some of the current environmental problems
         such as ozone depletion, acid rain, greenhouse
         effect, land pollution, hazardous waste
         deforestation, and desertification.
     30. Explain the landfill crisis and some of the
         suggested solutions such as recycling and composting.
 
 

Unit 3 Exam

   E. Explain the necessity of reproduction and relate
      cell division to reproduction and the mechanism
      of inheritance. ("2", "3" "6", "7")
     31. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction
         and give an advantage of each type to the species.
     32. Describe the cell cycle and each stage of mitosis.
     33. Compare the stages of meiosis to those of mitosis.
     34. Define gamete, haploid, diploid, karyotype,
          chromatid, centromere, and homologous chromosomes.
     35. Describe Mendel's experiments with monohybrid and
          dihybrid crosses and understand his law of
          segregation and independent assortment.
     36. Define phenotype, genotype, homozygous,
          heterozygous, allele, and linked genes.
     37. Solve problems involving dominance, codominance,
          multiple alleles and sex linked traits.
     38. Understand polygenic inheritance and pedigree
          analysis.
   F. Explain how genetic information stored in DNA molecules
      is used to assemble protein molecules. ("2", "3" "6", "7")
     39. Recognize the contributions of the following to
          molecular genetics: Beadle and Tatum, Avery, Watson
          and Crick.
     40. Describe the structure of DNA and be able to
          replicate by the base pairing rule.
     41. 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.
   G. Explain some of the current techniques used for DNA technology.
      ("2", "3" "6", "7")
     42. Describe the cloning of and screening for a gene.  Define
          recombinant DNA, DNA ligase, vector and gene therapy.
     43. Describe the use of gel electrophoresis,
          Southern Blots and probes for DNA fingerprints.
     44. Explain the use of reverse transcriptase and PCR
          in the amplication of DNA.
   H. Describe the anatomy and function of the human male
      and female reproductive system. ("2", "3" "6", "7")
     45. Describe the determination of sex in humans and the
          formation and function of the major male and female
          sex organs.
     46. Define oogenesis, spermatogenesis, ejaculation,
          insemination, ovulation, fertilization, zygote, cleavage,
          embryo, implantation and gestation.

(Unit 4 Exam)[Index at Top]

   I. Explain how species can originate through the
      evolutionary process of natural selection.
      ("2", "3" "5", "6", "7")
     47. Describe the major contribution to the modern theory
         of evolution from the following:
         Charles Lyell, Thomas Malthus, Jean Lamark,
         Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace.
     48. Describe the mechanism of natural selection and
         the three modes by which natural selection was observed
         to operate; recognize examples of each mode.
     49. Define microevolution, gene pool, allele
         frequency, and explain how mutations, genetic
         recombination and natural selection give
         populations the potential to evolve.
     50. Distinguish natural selection and genetic drift
         and recognize examples of each.
     51. State the Hardy-Weinberg law and calculate
         genotype and gene frequencies.
     52. Define species, and describe the two step process
         in allopatric speciation.
     53. 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.
     54. Explain how fossils, comparative anatomy (homology)
         comparative embryology, and biochemistry support macroevolution.
     55. Describe the patterns of macroevolution: divergent
         (adaptive radiation), convergent, and coevolution.
     56. Define taxonomy and arrange these taxa in their proper
         sequence from most inclusive to least inclusive:
         kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
     57. Characterize the three domains and six kingdoms and know
         the important phyla within the plant and animal kingdoms.
     58. Describe the structure and life cycle of a virus.
     59. Describe the characteristics of the plant phyla Bryophyta
         (non-vascular plants) and Tracheophyta (vascular plants);
         describe the alternation of generations.
     60. Know the following plant taxons: ferns, Spermopsida
         Gymnosperms, Angiosperms, monocots and dicots.
     61. Describe the features used to classify animals,
         characterize the seven major animal phyla and know the
         major classes of the Arthropoda and Chordata. 

(Unit 5 on Final Exam)[Index at Top]

   J. 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")
    62. Recognize that humans share the basic structure
        and function of their organ systems with other
        vertebrate animals.
    63. Define feeding terms: heterotroph, holotroph, saprotroph,
        carnivore, herbivore and omnivore.
    64. Describe the four macronutrients and two micronutrients
        required in the human diet.
    65. Define BMR, calorie and describe their relationship
        to nutrition.
    66. Describe the general histology and structures of the
        human digestive tract from mouth to anus;
        describe digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
        and the absorption of nutrients.
    67. Explain the importance of transport to plants and
        animals.
    68. Compare an open and closed circulatory system and
        describe the components of the closed system.
    69. Characterize the components of blood; and give the
        function of the blood cells.
    70. 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.
    71. Describe the immune system and compare T and B lymphocytes.

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 quizzes will count as 10 points each,
         and the format will be objective, practical, and/or
         written. The questions are taken from the
         objectives outlined in this syllabus or objectives
         and laboratory reports in the lab manual. There
         will be 6 quizzes but only the 5 best scores will
         be counted. No make-ups for quizzes.
      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.
        1. 4 unit exams (lecture)           200 pts.
        2. Lab exams (midterm & final)      100 pts.
        3. Drop lowest 50 pt exam           -50 pts.
        4. 6 online quizzes (10 pt each)     60 pts.
        5. Drop lowest 10 pt quiz           -10 pts.
        6. 10 online lab reports (6 pts ea)  60 pts.
        7. Drop lowest 2 lab report         -12 pts.
        8. Final Exam                       100 pts.
                               TOTAL POINTS 448 pts.

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

Percentage
  Points
Grade
85% 
381 to 448
A
75% 
336 to 380
B
60% 
269 to 335
C
50% 
224 to 268
D
49% 
0 to 223
E
    C. See "Grading" policy in the College Catalog. [Index at Top]

XI.  Make-Up Policy
     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. Dropping the Course The current college policy is that
       "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. 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 November 18, 2003.

XIIII.  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  Fall, 2003
DATE                   TOPIC  *READING ASSIGNMENT
 WEEK OF:  I CHEMICAL & CELLULAR BASIS OF LIFE
 Aug 25    Introduction & Cells                     Chs. 1,4
 Sept 3    Chemicals of Life                        Ch.  3
      8    Cell Metabolism                          Ch.  5
           II ECOLOGY
     15    Community; Populations                   Ch.  2, 29

     20    EXAM I - 50 pts

     22    Biospheres; Ecosystems                   Ch.  30
     29    Environmental Concerns                   Ch.  31
 Oct 18    EXAM II - 50 pts

           III REPRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT & INHERITANCE
      6    Cell Cycle & Reproduction                Ch.  6
     13    Genetics                                 Ch.  7
     20    Replication, Transcription,
           & Translation                            Chs. 8,9
     27    Reproduction & Development               Ch.  28
  Nov 1    EXAM III - 50 pts.

           IV EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE
  Nov 3    Evolution                                Chs. 2, 11
     10    Classification                           Chs. 12, 13,
           Classification Protista to Plants        Chs. 14, 15, 16
           Classification Animals                   Chs. 19, 20

 Nov 15    EXAM IV - 50 pts.

           V ANIMAL ORGAN SYSTEMS

  Dec 1      Circulation & Immunity                 Chs. 23, 25
             Digestion & Nutrition                  Ch.  24
      6      Comprehensive Final Exam - 100 pts

           *Johnson,George 2003, The Living World, McGraw-Hill [Index at Top]

Tentative Lab Schedule
Biological Science 101  Fall, 2003


Thur Date             Topic  Lab Exercise
 Sept. 6    Orientation & The Microscope       Exs. 1, 2
 Sept. 6    Cells                              Ex. 3
       6    Diffusion & Osmosis                Ex. 5
      20    Ecological Relationships           Ex. 39
      20    Population Growth                  Ex. 40
 Oct.  4    Lab Exam 50 points

       4    Cell Division                      Ex. 9
       4    Heredity                           Ex. 34
      18    Molecular Genetics                 Ex. 35
      18    DNA Fingerprinting                 Ex. 36
 Nov.  1    Classification, Monera, Protista   Exs.10,11
            and Fungi
      15    Plants                             Ex. 13
      15    Protostome & Deuterostome Animals  Exs. 15, 16

      27         THANKSGIVING

 Dec.  6    Final Lab Exam 50 points

 Dec.  6     Final Lecture Exam (100 points)

          *Gunstream, S.E., 2002, Explorations in Basic Biology
           Brief LMC Edition, Pearson Publ./Prentice-Hall.[Index at Top]