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Instructor |
Dr. Catharina Coenen |
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Office |
Steffee B219 |
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Telephone |
332-2703 |
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Office Hours |
Mo
10:00 - 10:30 am |
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HomePage |
Text: Raven, Johnson, Losos, Mason, Singer. 2008. Biology (8th Edition) McGraw Hill.
Course Description: A study of organismal form and function (physiology) as well as the interaction of organisms with their environment (ecology). We will compare the diversity of physiological systems that have evolved in organisms to meet the environmental challenges that they face (water balance, energy, gas exchange, defense, communication, reproduction). We will also investigate how the physical environment and interactions between species affect the distribution and abundance of life at the population, community, and ecosystems level.
Grading:
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Exam I |
100 pts |
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Exam II |
100 pts |
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Exam III |
100 pts |
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Exam IV |
100 pts |
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Recitation Attendance and Participation |
52 pts |
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Total |
452 pts |
Exams: All exams will be equal in weight (100 points each). The dates and times of the exams are listed in the class schedule. Students will not normally be allowed to take the exams late, and only under unusual circumstances will I make exceptions to this policy. If you have an unavoidable conflict with an exam, let me know at least a week in advance so that alternative arrangements can be made. The exams are closed-book, closed notes and may include a variety of question types (matching, multiple choice, problem solving, and short essay). The Honor Code applies. Please check the Course Calendar for exam times.
Rectitation Attendance and Participation: Recitations will be held approximately once each week, usually on Thursdays. Students who attend a recitation session, participate in the work of their discussion group, present part of the group's work to the class, show initiative in whole-class discussions, and critique the work of other discussion groups will receive four points for each recitation session. Students who participate in their own group's work but do not make significant contributions to whole class discussions will receive 3 points. Attendance without participation in group work will be awarded 2 pts. Lateness will result in point deductions. Your attendance and participation grade will be based on a maximum of 52 possible points.
Lecture Attendance and Participation: Although I will not take roll, I do expect you to attend each lecture. If you miss class you risk missing important handouts, homework assignments, supplemental reading assignments, deadline changes, and discussion information. You are expected to read the assigned material before class, please see the Course Calendar for details. Lecture participation is highly encouraged and will be considered in case of border-line grades.
Class Handouts: Supplemental handouts will be distributed at the beginning of some class periods. Bring these handouts with you to class and to discussion sections; we will refer to them frequently. Extra copies of handouts, organized by distribution date, will be placed in a box outside of my office (Steffee B219). If you miss a class, please check the contents of this file box to pick up any handouts that might have been distributed that day.
ADA: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities, requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accomodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accomodation, please contact the Learning Commons at 332-2998.
SAKAI Site: A copy of this syllabus, course announcements, other important course materials, and links to useful internet sites can be found at our SAKAI site for Biology 220 (accessible from http://sakai.nitle.org). A handout on the basics of SAKAI use will be distributed in class. The SAKAI site will be updated frequently, so you should check it regularly.
Changing Bio220 Sections: Switching back and forth between different sections of Bio220 during the term is not permitted.
Bio 220 Tutors: An announcement detailing the location,
times, and names of Bio220 tutors will be made via SAKAI as soon as this information
becomes available.
Biology Department / Biochemistry Program: If you are considering majoring in biology or biochemistry, I suggest that you have a look at the Inside Biology and Inside Biochemistry pages for students at least once. These websites have useful links to resources pertaining to schedule and career planning, graduate school information, and the biology newsletter, which lists summer internship opportunities for both biology and biochemistry students. Because I realize that many of you do not yet have an academic advisor in the biology department or biochemistry program, you are also welcome to discuss your questions or plans for a biology or biochemistry major with me during office hours or other appointments.