Corequisite(s):   BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 

1. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 

2. Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 

3. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 

4. Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures. 

5. Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and meiosis. 

6. Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. 

7. Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results. 

8. Identify the importance of karyotypes, pedigrees, and biotechnology. 

9. Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation. 

10. Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection.

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.

Laboratory introduction

Laboratory Safety and Introduction to the Microscope

Unit 1: Basic Chemistry of Life

1.2 - Properties of Water

1.3 - Catalase Enzyme Lab

1.4 - Macromolecules and Nutrition

Unit 2: Cellular functions

2.1 - Cell Organelles Lab

2.2 - Egg Osmosis Lab

2.3 - Blood Type Lab

2.4 - Photosynthesis and Fermentation

Unit 3: Genetic Basics

3.1 - Modeling Mitosis

3.2 - Monster Genetics Lab

3.3 - Modeling Protein Synthesis and Strawberry DNA Extraction

3.4 - Gel Electrophoresis 

 Cumulative Review

Deadline to complete lab safety introduction: 9/1/2023

Practical 1: 9/29/2023 

Practical 2: 11/3/2023 

Practical 3: 12/8/2023 

Lab Project: 12/11/2023 

Final Practical: 12/13/2023 

Assignments and exam must be completed online by 5:00 PM on the due date listed

Link to CALENDAR

10% Participation

20% Team Project

30% Assignments (Weekly Quiz)

40% Exams and Final

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100% Total

Deadlines are Final, NO extensions will be granted for any reason

If an assignment or exam is missed, you will earn a score of zero (0).

All Email Communication must come from an @lamarpa.edu email address from the student enrolled in this course. I am unable to respond to any emails from outside parties. Concerned parents may contact my supervisor.

Instructor will respond to emails through official avenues only, this includes office phone, lamarpa.edu email and ConnexED messages and meeting requests.
DO NOT add or message your instructor on ANY social media platform.
DO NOT call or text your instructor on a personal line, this information is not readily available to the public and will be considered Stalking.

Emails Must contain the students name, class section, and a detailed description of their question written in complete sentences. Please include screenshots when appropriate.

I will not discuss your grade via email, and will require a meeting via ConnexED.
 

Instructor will respond to emails in the order they are received. Instructor will not be available to respond to emails outside of regular working hours (9am-4pm M-F). Emails sent outside of these hours may take up to two business days for a response. 

Assignments are assigned on Monday and Due on Friday of each week. Holidays and outages will be taken into consideration but generally do not affect this schedule. All work is due by Friday at 5 PM. If there is any issue or questions about assignments please contact me BEFORE Friday.
There will be no dropped or replaced grades. 

Exam dates are set. Exams will be open upon completion of unit assignments and closed at 05:00 PM on the assigned date. You will need to schedule to be available for exams during this time. All exams will be given online, in your own time, but will be monitored via Respondus Monitoring. Respondus Monitor is a REQUIRED part of the course, and is available for download for free in blackboard. For more information about respondus monitoring exams, please see the exam instructions in Blackboard. If you wish to opt out of Respondus Monitor, you must take your assignment in the student testing center by appointment only.

The Final Exam will be cumulative.

Extensions will NOT be granted for any reason. 

Any assignments or exams not completed by the end of the availability date will receive a grade of (0) zero. Deadlines will not be extended due to personal or technical issues. 

It is YOUR responsibility to have a RELIABLE computer and Internet access for the duration of this course. If you do not have a home computer or laptop, the school provides computer access in the library computer lab as well as in the Student Success Center lab.

Teamwork is a required part of this course and accounts for 20% of your grade. You must work on your group work throughout the semester in the team folder. If you have any questions regarding teamwork please refer to the team work folder in blackboard.

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating during an exam or plagiarizing during the written assignments will receive a zero for that assignment. Repeat offenses may result in expulsion from the course. 

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 cours

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.

Class participation is mandatory and will also be reflected as 10% of your overall grade.

Attendance and participation will be measured weekly for online courses by assessing log-in dates and participation in certain assignments and discussion boards.

Face to face classes start promptly at the scheduled time. Students must be ready to begin at the specified time. Tardiness will not be tolerated, and the door will be locked exactly at class start time. No students will be admitted entrance to the classroom past the scheduled start time, this includes if a student leaves during class for any reason.

1st Day of Class - 8/28/2023

Last day to register/change classes              - 9/13/2023 

Last day to Opt out Book Bundle                   - 9/13/2023 

Last day to drop without Academic Penalty - 10/2/2023 

Last day to drop with Academic Penalty       - 11/27/2023

All Grades are Final on 12/14/2023 at Midnight

Free tutoring services are provided by the school via study.com link in Blackboard.

Tutoring services are also offered by Title VI services in the Ruby Fuller Building.

Support Services are offered to students via Student services, Title V, and the SeaHawk Pantry.

Microsoft Office 365 suite is available to students Free of Charge

Blackboard and Respondus Monitoring Issues should be referred to the 24/7 Blackboard Hotline Provided by SHSU, link can be found in Blackboard or use the contact below:

24/7 Blackboard Help Hotline 

Tel:+19362942780

blackboard@shsu.edu

If you have any issues or questions, you can attend office hours, or email me at any time.