Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

BIO 111 Syllabus Course Description: Points Per Each Item Total Points 3 semester exams 100 300 1 final exam 100 1 oral presentation (groups) 50 1 lab report (group report) 100 11 Pre-lab and 11 Post-lab assignments on blackboard (lowest pre-lab and post- lab assignment is dropped) 10 100 Attendance/ participation 5 50 2 lab quizzes 50 100 *Exam reviews/extra credit (optional/suggested to attend)* *5* *20* TOTAL POINTS: 800 General Education Goals/Objectives: • Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of science in their lives • Goal 2: Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology Relationship to Campus Theme: • Class announcement/discussion on news items about technological developments in biology and • How that influences the discipline as well as the societal aspects. • Covers DNA analysis, genetic engineering, and DNA fingerprinting • Knowledge on cell structure and function related to microscope development discussed. • Interject technological developments and how they influence scientific development and societal issues. Classroom Policies: • Participation is required in class. • Your lectures must be printed prior to class since we will not use a text book for class. Pre-labs must be completed prior to lab. You must have all of your materials for lecture and lab every single day. • Excused absences will be for only the following reasons and still need to be discussed with me via email, text, or phone call: sickness with a doctor’s note must be emailed to me, passing of a close family member, if you’re an athlete and need to miss class for a game. • All requests for absences need to be reported to me immediately. If you do not let me know why you have missed a class or discuss with me in advanced your participation for that day will result in a ZERO. You need to make advanced arrangements with me—the SOONER THE BETTER. You need to speak with me if you know you will be gone so we can schedule make up assignments. • Missing an exam: If you know you will be gone during an exam day you need to let me know THREE days in advanced. If you miss an exam and I am not aware that you were going to miss it then your grade for that exam will result in a ZERO . There will be no make-up exams for those who do not inform me of their absences on exam days. Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism is a serious and will not be tolerated in my class or lab. • If you decide to cheat you will be given at minimum a ZERO for that assignment, test, or quiz and with more serious cheating/plagiarism you will need to meet with Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. Disabilities and Special Needs: If you have a diagnosed learning disability, you need to contact the Learning Center in Thatcher 1104 or phone (701) 228-5477. Please speak with me in person about any disabilities/accommodations.