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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: BIOL-1308 (Section: 3E, CRN: 92773) Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) |
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| Instructor Information | |||||||||
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| Instructor | Leah Alsibaa | ||||||||
| trahanla@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6332 | ||||||||
| Office | Educational I - Room: 131 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Cranium Cafe ">Cranium Cafe ">Education Annex Room 109 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM MW 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM TR 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM TR scheduled Via Cranium Cafe |
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| Additional Contact Information | Meetings must be scheduled Via Cranium Cafe for both video conference and face to face meetings | ||||||||
| Course Information | |||||||||
| Description | Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
OpenStax Free online textbook: Biology 2e https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e Optional: ISBN-13: 978-1-50669-985-1 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Laptop Computer (with webcam) Respondus Lockdown Browser (Free Download) Apps used regularly in class: Pear Deck Quizizz Flipgrid Blooket/Quizlet Google Suite |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
TSI complete in reading Corequisite(s): BIOL 1108 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab section) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures. 2. Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and meiosis. 3. Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. 4. Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results. 5. Describe karyotyping, pedigrees, and biotechnology and provide an example of the uses of each. 6. Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation. 7. Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection. |
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| Core Objectives |
Critical Thinking Skills-Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Communication Skills-Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Empirical and Quantitative Skills-Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Teamwork Skills-Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Laboratory introduction
Unit 1: Basic Chemistry of Life
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Life on Earth
Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Life
Chapter 6 - Energy and Metabolism
Chapter 3 - Biological Molecules
Unit 2: Cellular functions
Chapter 4 - Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 5 - Plasma Membrane
Chapter 9 - Cell Communication
Chapter 8/7 - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Unit 3: Genetic Basics
Chapter 10/11 - The Cell Cycle and Meiosis
Chapter 12/13 - Mendel Heredity and Inheritance
Chapter 14/15 - DNA, Genes, and Proteins
Chapter 16/17 - Gene Expression and Biotechnology
Unit 4: Evolution
Chapter 19 - Population Genetics
Chapter 18 - Natural Selection and Evolution
Chapter 20 - Phylogeny and the History of Life & Cumulative Review
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Deadline to complete course introduction: Aug 26, 2022 Test 1:Sep 16, 2022 Test 2: Oct 14, 2022 Test 3: Nov 11, 2022 Test 4: Dec 2, 2022 Project: Dec 5, 2022 Final: Dec 7, 2022 Assignments and exam must be completed online by 11:59PM on the due date listed Link to CALENDAR |
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| Final Exam Date | December 7, 2022 - 12:1 AM Through December 7, 2022 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
25 % - Assignments |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
All Email Communication must come from an @lamarpa.edu email address.
Instructor will not be available to respond to messages outside of regular working hours (9am-4pm) and will respond to emails within two business days.
There will be no dropped or replaced grades on daily assignments. Any assignments or not completed by the end of the availability date will receive a grade of (0) zero.
Extensions will NOT be granted for any reason. If an assignment or exam is missed, you will earn a score of zero (0).
Class disruptions will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but students may be asked to complete the course online to better serve that student’s needs. Posing a danger to yourself or others during class, inciting fear to classmates, or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the course. |
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| Attendance Policy |
This course will have weekly assignments and announcements via Blackboard. Please log in on Day 1 of class. Checking email and Blackboard Often will help to keep up to date on assignments and communication. |
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| Additional Information |
Last day to drop without Penalty Sept 26th |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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