Bio 105 - General Biology I [Lecture]
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
3 lecture hours + 3 lab hours * 4 credits/semester
Bio 105 is prerequisite for Bio 106.
An extensive survey of biological principles from a biochemical and evolutionary viewpoint. Plant and animal groups are studied for a general knowledge. Varied life forms and topics such as cellular biology, genetics, metabolism, reproduction and responsiveness are stressed.
COURSE GRADE:
Six unit exams will be given during the semester. The tentative scheduled dates appear on the schedule of topics. The average of all exams and quizzes will constitute the final course grade. No exam grade will be dropped, nor will a project or paper be used as a substitute. Lecture = 3/4 and Lab = 1/4 of the course average score.
MAKEUP EXAMINATIONS:
One lecture makeup examination will be permitted if the student is unable to take a scheduled exam. The makeup exam will be administered within the same week of the scheduled exam date, at a mutual time to instructor and student.
ATTENDANCE:
Class attendance is required. There is a limit of one unexcused absences per semester for classes which meet once a week, two for classes which meet twice a week and three for classes which meet three times a week . If a student exceeds this limit he/she must confer with the instructor before continuing the course. A student who continues to miss more than this limit, two points will be deducted from the final average for each extra absence.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Lecture Text: Biology; Fifth Edition.
By Campbell, Reece and Michell
COURSE SCHEDULE OF TOPICS:
Unit I:
Introduction to Biology; Classification of Organisms; Ecosystem; Biosphere and Scientific Methods.
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Unit II:
Chemistry of the Life; The cell and Cell communication.
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Unit III:
Mitosis, Meiosis and Protein Synthesis.
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Unit IV:
Genetics.
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Unit V:
Photosynthesis.
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Unit VI:
Cellular Respiration
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SCHEDULE OF TOPICS AND EXAMS DATES:
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COURSE RESOURCES:
* Lectures, Handouts, Slides and Videos.
* Textbooks and Lab Manuals
* Laboratories
* Science Learning Center
* Online Resources
COURSE WEBSITE LINKS:
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The Biology Place for BIOLOGY, Fifth Edition, by Campbell, Reece and Mitchell. A web learning environment for general biology that includes learning activities, study and testing aids. To login, use your activation ID and password listed on the front of your textbook and [CLICK HERE}. |