Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: BIOL-1308 (Section: 3EH, CRN: 92773) Biology for Non-Science Majors |
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Instructor | Leah Alsibaa | ||||||||
trahanla@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6332 | ||||||||
Office | Educational I - Room: 131 | ||||||||
Office Hours | Education Annex Room 109 SEE SCHEDULED OFFICE HOURS IN Bookings OR BLACKBOARD scheduled Via Bookings |
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Additional Contact Information | Meetings must be scheduled Via Microsoft Bookings for both video conference and face to face meetings. The Education Annex is located across the street from the main student center. | ||||||||
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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 Optional: ISBN-13: 978-1-50669-985-1 Webcam for Respondus Monitor |
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Additional Materials/Resources |
Laptop Computer (with webcam) Respondus Lockdown Browser (Free Download)
Genially Pear Deck Quizizz Flipgrid Blooket/Quizlet Google Suite |
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Corequisites/Prerequisites |
TSI complete in reading
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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.
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Course introduction Classroom Policy/Expectations and Navigating Blackboard
Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Life Chapter 6 - Energy and Metabolism Chapter 3 - Biological Molecules
Chapter 4 - Cell Structure and Function Chapter 5 - Plasma Membrane Chapter 9 - Cell Communication Chapter 8/7 - Cellular Respiration
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 Regulation and Biotechnology
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Deadline to complete course introduction: 8/30/2024 Test 1:9/27/2024 Test 2: 11/1/2024 Test 3: 12/6/2024 Lec Project: 12/9/2024 Final Exam: 12/11/2024
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Final Exam Date | December 11, 2024 - 12:1 AM Through December 11, 2024 - 5:0 PM | ||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
10% Participation 20% Team Project 30% Assignments (Weekly Quiz) 40% Exams and Final ________________________ 100% Total
If an assignment or exam is missed, you will earn a score of zero (0). |
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Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies |
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.
I will not discuss your grade via email, and will require a meeting via Bookings. 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.
The Final Exam will be cumulative.
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.
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.
Attendance and participation will be measured weekly for online courses by assessing log-in dates and participation in certain assignments and discussion boards.
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Additional Information |
1st Day of Class - 8/26/2024
Last day to Opt out Book Bundle - 9/11/2024 Last day to drop without Academic Penalty - 9/30/2024 Last day to drop with Academic Penalty - 11/25/2024
Tutoring services are also offered by Title VI services in the Ruby Fuller Building.
24/7 Blackboard Help Hotline Tel:+19362942780 blackboard@shsu.edu
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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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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. | ||||||||
Department Information |
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