| Section 011/012. Lecture M,W,F 12:00-12:50PM HS1301, Lab T/H 12:00-1:50PM HS1328 | |
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| Instructor: Peter Chen | Office hours: before/after class HSC 1235 |
| Mailbox: front desk | Phone: before/after class 630-942-8332 |
Email: 
Skype: bio1100 |
Web: http://bio1100.nicerweb.com/ |
Course Description: |
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| Survey of Biology: 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) This biology course promotes scientific literacy for non-science majors and interested students. Organisms are studied from their behavioral, ecological, hereditary and evolutionary perspectives. An inquiry-based approach to understanding biological processes is emphasized. Students explore the relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society. Prerequisites: MATH-0481 (or college equivalent) with a C or better, or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math score. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. | |
Required Textbooks:
| • | George Johnson. The Living World 6th Edition, 2010. |
| • | Barbara Anderson. Survey of Biology 1100 Laboratory Guide 6.2 Edition, 2010. |
Lectures and Labs:
Attendance in both lecture and lab is mandatory and critical to success in this class.
Attendance in lecture is worth 2 points for each class;
2 points will be deducted for each absence.
Points may also be deducted for tardiness, leaving early, or for being disruptive in class.
Lab data sheets will be assessed for participation after each lab, up to 3 points each.
There is no makeup for missed labs, but you can fill in the data sheets as best as you can and turn them in for partial credit.
Grading:
There will be 4
tests, each worth 100 points. The lowest score of the 4 tests is weighted at 50%; so the total possible points from the tests are 350.
Makeup tests must be taken by the next lecture class; otherwise a score of 0 will be recorded for that test.
No makeup for the final test.
A total of 23 quizzes is planned.
The quizzes are unannounced and worth 10 points each, with the lowest score of the 23 dropped.
There will be 2 lab exams worth 70 each.
No makeups are available for quizzes, labs, or lab exams.
Other assignments will include a team project.
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Grades and Tests:
The class web site will provide access to your grades. You need to setup a password to view your grade and to take tests online. I will try to grade tests as soon as possible, so we can review them before moving on. If you miss a test, you need to make it up before the next lecture session.
Taking Notes:
Outlines for each class are posted on the web. You may use these as an aid in taking notes, or you may
choose to take notes on your own paper. In either case, you are encouraged to take notes;
achievement in class is strongly correlated with note taking!
Homework and Assignments:
You have homework assignment for every lecture: read the assigned material before coming to class.
You are also encouraged to review the major topics as outlined in the study guide and do the review questions
associated with each chapter to check your understanding of lecture material,
Some (but not all) test questions may be associated with these review questions.
There will be a team project that should be written and presented in class near the end of the semester.
Extra credit:
Extra credit reading material will be provided;
you can earn up to 4 extra credit points by writing a one-page report on the supplementary reading and giving a brief
presentation during class, up to a total of 20 points.
An additional 20 points can be earned by researching a video topic and producing a
youtube video.
Withdrawal Policy:
The deadline to withdraw from class is Wednesday, 03/21. Withdrawal after
that date will require my approval, and only under extreme circumstances. Note: I will not grant a request to withdraw
if you are getting a failing grade at that time.
Incomplete Policy:
An Incomplete grade may be given at my discretion only for emergency situations.
A "Contract for Incomplete Grade" will indicate the work required and a deadline date.
A grade of F will be given if the requirements are not satisfied by the deadline.
Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty:
All books, notes, and electrronic devices should be removed from your table when taking quizzes and tests.
Cheating or plagiarism will result in a grade of 0 and possible F for the course. See COD policies on
Academic Integrity
http://www.cod.edu/dept/boardpolicy/5050pr.doc and
Student Code of Conduct
http://www.cod.edu/resources/studentaffairs/conduct.pdf.
Questions:
Please feel free to contact me
if you have any questions about this class, or about your career here at College of DuPage and beyond.
Answers to some frequently asked questions can be found at
http://bio1100.nicerweb.com/Locked/doc/faq.html.