Rcc Contact for This Course

RCC CONTACT FOR THIS COURSE:

Current COLLEGE NOW teachers: Missy Nystrom, RCC Science Dept Instructor

541.956.7082,

New Articulations only: Jim VanBrunt, Science Instructor & Department Head

541.956-7081,

COLLEGE NOW WEBSITE:

Your resource for current information, including processes and forms

COURSE INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

RCC Course Title: General Biology I, II, III w/Lab

Course No.BI211-212-213 Credits: 4 credits each

Requirements for Articulating This Class

HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

APPROVAL OF THE RCC SCIENCE DEPT. email for that endorsement.
BS, BA, MS, or PhD in biology, botany or zoology.

Instructors with a BS or BA in the above must have an MS or MA in another science area or an MS or MA in education.

GRADING INSTRUCTIONS:

A representative portfolio from your school must be sent for review by the RCC Science Dept. each year (see following page for details).
Prerequisite: A freshmen level biology course. Credit will only be given if the HS is a 2nd year biology course.
NEW - Rubric & sample activity required (see attached). If you have questions please contact Jim Van Brunt .

Students must have:

1Received grade A-F, W, I, P, Z and NP
Completed COLLEGE NOW registration process

1Based on current state and college regulations and policy, all students in COLLEGE NOW or other dual enrollment classes are graded on the same standards and under the same guidelines as any regular college student. That means that COLLEGE NOW students can earn A - F, W, I, P, Z and NP grades that will show on the official college transcript.

COLLEGE NOW CONTACT INFORMATION:

Daniella Bivens

Rogue Community College

Table Rock Campus

7800 Pacific Avenue

White City, OR 97503-1060

541-245-7806

SAMPLE PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT: 2 sample portfolios are required to be submitted to Missy Nystrom by the high school teacher. Portfolios should include samples of tests, homework assignments, lab, and notes. One representative portfolio for an “A” student (exceptional) and one representative portfolio for a “C” grade student (would not receive credit). Samples do not have to be all from one student, but a sampling of what you would consider these levels. Submit to Missy Nystrom through the ESD courier to RCC Redwood Campus – F Building.

Course Outline

Course No. BI211

Credits 4

Date 5/13/11

Course Title:General Biology I

Institution:Rogue Community College

Type of Course:Transfer

Length of Course:Three lecture and three lab hours per week for a minimum of ten weeks.

Prerequisites:BI211, RD30 and MTH60. CHEM104 is highly recommended

Department Assignment:Science

Department Mission Relationship: Biology presents rational and systematic discussion, observations, and experimental laboratory exercises to demonstrate the molecular and cellular aspects of the science of life as well as the principles of life processes.

Course Description: This sequence of biology is primarily for the pre-professional student majoring in the biological sciences, science education, nursing and medicine related fields. The course emphasizes the molecular and cellular aspects of biology and is designed to introduce the foundations of living systems and biological organization. It emphasizes such topics as: the scientific method, classification of organisms, molecular & cellular processes, energy transfer, cellular respiration, cellular division, and genetics, as well as stressing topics on biochemical genetics, genetic engineering and DNA-RNA-protein synthesis mechanisms. General Biology I (Bio 211 emphasizing such concepts as: topics of energetics, energy transfers, origin, physiology and taxonomy or major taxa of microorganisms, plants and animals will be stressed through appropriate laboratory investigations and field studies.

Expected Course Objectives/Outcomes and Assessment: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

Expected Outcomes: / ILO Key Indicators: / Assessment Methods:
1. Successfully allocates time including properly identifying tasks to be completed; ranking tasks in order of importance; developing and following an effective, workable schedule based on accurate estimates of such things as importance of tasks, time to complete tasks, time available for completion, and task deadlines; avoiding wasting time; and accurately evaluating and adjusting a schedule. / AL 2 - Put forth the time and effort necessary to succeed. / Student turns in work that is properly prepared, completed and on time.
2. Student demonstrates the ability to learn independently from written and visual sources. / AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks / Student turns in work that is properly prepared, on time at the departments accepted level of competence.
3. Identifies need for data, obtains them from existing sources or creates them, and evaluates their relevance and accuracy. Competently performing the tasks of acquiring data and evaluating information includes posing analytical questions to determine specific information needs; selecting possible information and evaluating its appropriateness; and determining when new information must be created. / CT2-Raises significant and relevant questions. / Article review(s) and critique(s). Critical thinking and practical/clinical questions that stress the evaluation of information, analysis, and acquisition of data.
4. Organizes, processes, and maintains written or computerized records and other forms of information in a systematic fashion. Competently performing the tasks of organizing and maintaining information includes understanding and organizing information from computer, visual, oral, and physical sources in readily accessible formats, such as computerized data bases, spreadsheets, microfiche, video disks, paper files, etc.; when necessary, transforming data into different formats in order to organize them by the application of various methods such as sorting, classifying, or more formal methods. / CT3-Locates, organizes, analyzes, and interprets data. / Collection, recording and assemblage, of lab data in several labs throughout the term.
Example: enzyme lab, diffusion/osmosis lab.
5. Selects and analyzes information and communicates the results to others using oral, written, graphic, pictorial, or multimedia methods. Competently performing the tasks of communicating and interpreting information to others includes determining information to be communicated; identifying the best methods t present information (e.g., overheads, handouts, PowerPoint); if necessary, converting to desired format and conveying information to others through a variety of means including oral presentation, written communications, etc. / AL5-Uses technological tools to research new information, solve problems, and communicate effectively. / Analyzing, summary and presentation of lab data in a variety of labs. Article review(s) and summary.
6. Works with others and contributes to the group with ideas, suggestions, and effort. Demonstrating competence in participating as a member of a team includes doing own share of tasks necessary to complete a project; encouraging team members by listening and responding appropriately to their contributions; building on individual team member’s strengths; resolving differences for the benefit of the team; taking personal responsibility for accomplishing goals; and responsibly challenging existing procedures, policies, or authorities. / PG1-Act as a responsible member of a community.
COM4-Works respectfully with others by considering opposing view-points and different cultural perspectives in order to find commonalities for cooperation and to aid productivity. / Cooperative quizzes given weekly.
Successful completion of lab work done in groups. Participation in study groups.
7. Locates, understand, and interprets written information in prose and documents–including manuals, graphs, and schedules–to perform tasks; learns from text by determining the main idea or essential message; identifies relevant details, facts and specification, infers or locates the meaning of unknown or technical vocabulary; and judges the accuracy appropriateness, style, and plausibility of reports, proposals, or theories of other writers. / CT1-Recognizes own and others’ emotions, assumptions, biases, and cultural contexts. / Successful completion of laboratory directions and assignments. Contemporary biology article assignment.Lab journal assignment. Successful mastery of the terminology of biology via the use of appropriate terms in oral and written communication. Completion of reading assignments and exams.
8. Communicates thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing; records information completely and accurately, composes and creates documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, proposals, graphs, flow charts; uses language, style, organization, and format appropriate to the subject matter, purpose, and audience; includes supporting documentation and attends to level of detail; and checks, edits, and revises for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. / COM2-Expresses ideas clearly in oral, written, and visual work. / Article review and critique.
Essay and critical thinking question on exams.
Weekly quizzes.
Completion of weekly lab reports.
9. Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language and ways that are appropriate to the purpose; for example, to comprehend, to learn, to critically evaluate, to appreciate, or to support the speaker. / COM1-Displays understanding, compassion, and acceptance. / Follows oral directions in lab and lecture.
Responds to question in an appropriate fashion in lab and lecture. Attends to the other members of the lab and quiz groups.
10. Recognizes and can use learning techniques to apply and adapt new knowledge and skills in both familiar and changing situations and is aware of learning tools such as personal learning styles (visual, oral, etc.), formal learning strategies (note taking or clustering items that share some characteristics), and informal learning strategies (awareness of unidentified false assumptions that may lead to faulty conclusions). / AK1-Demonstrates ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks. / Student takes notes in class and organizes them. Students look for and use learning tools such as illustrations, study groups, CD-ROMs, DVDs, websites, etc that are appropriate for their preferred intelligence, learning modality, or style. Students develop or use learning tools that enable the student to apply, use and understand new information and knowledge.
11.Develop a “problem solving” approach to problems in biology and utilization of the scientific method. / Class discussion, lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework,
12. Describes the characteristics of living things and how these characteristics relate to: energy, reproduction, evolution and the environment. / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework,
13. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists and/or diagrams:
Elements, atoms, isotopes, and ions.
The biological importance of chemical bonds.
The properties of water that make it so critical to life.
Organic molecules and functional groups
The four main types of biological molecules found in living things.
How to balance chemical equations
Determination of reactants and products in a chemical reaction / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework,
14. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists and/or diagrams the cell and subsequent organelles, noting differences between plant, animal, and bacterial cells / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework, microscopy work in lab.
15. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists and/or diagrams:
The universal laws of energy conversions.
Energy flow through living things.
How living things harvest energy.
The nature of enzymes / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework,
16. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists and/or diagrams:
Oxidation and Reduction
The process of anaerobic cellular respiration
The biochemical process of aerobic cellular respiration including Glycolysis, the Kreb’s Cycle, the Electron Transport Chain and Chemiosmosis
ATP Synthase
The major reactants, products, and intermediaries in the stages of cellular respiration / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework, take home quiz assignment.
17. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists and/or diagrams:
The patterns of cell growth and cell division.
Mitosis and the mechanisms of cell division.
Meiosis and the cell divisions that precede sexual reproduction. / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework,
18. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists and/or diagrams:
The universal principles of heredity.
The rules that govern the inheritance of a single trait.
How geneticists analyze human inheritance patterns.
The rules that govern how organism inherit multiple traits.
How sex influences the inheritance of traits.
How to solve genetics problems / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework, genetic problems
19. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists, identifies and/or diagrams:
How scientists identified the nature of hereditary material.
The structure of the DNA molecule.
The chemical structure of DNA and how it carries information.
How DNA’s structure allow it to copy itself.
The process of DNA replication including appropriate enzymes. / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework,
20. Understands, describes, draws, defines, differentiates, lists, identifies and/or diagrams:
How gene specify the amino acid sequence of a protein.
The process of transcription.
The process of translation.
The control and regulation of genes. / Lab exams, quizzes and exercises, lecture exams, homework,
.
21. Understands the importance and use of biotechnology and important techniques including: recombinant DNA technology and
gel electrophoresis / Lab exams, quizzes and gel electrophoresis lab, lecture exams, homework,
.

Assessment Methods: Successful completion of these competencies and skills may be judged by the following criteria:

Three levels of mastery will be used to evaluate completion of competencies.

Emerging

Review of chapter objectives: To assess basic concepts evaluated by tests questions using matching, fill-in, and drawings/illustrations; lab reviews; quizzes and drawings.

Developing/Practicing

Concept synthesis: Testing concepts by the use of flow charts; fill-in, multiple choice questions; and short answer, essay and other written assignment

Master/Exemplary

Critical thinking/applications: The assessment of learning through application of knowledge typically short essay questions; application of knowledge questions in a variety of formats; papers; and lab exercises.

Typical Required and Recommended Text(s):

Lecture text: Campbell, Reece (2008) Biology, 8th edition

Lab manual: Biology Lab Manual. McGraw-Hill, 2005

Typical Required and Recommended Materials: appropriate chemicals, microscopes, microscope slides, and other equipment as described or recommended in the instructors prep lab manual.

Typical Lecture Schedule

WeekTopic

1Overview of Life

Atoms and Molecules

2Atoms and Molecules

Chemistry of Life

3EXAM #1

4Organization of the Cell

Biological Membranes

5Energy and Metabolism

6How Cells Make ATP

Cell Communication

7EXAM #2

Mitosis, Meiosis

8Genetics and Heredity, DNA

9DNA

10RNA and Protein Synthesis

Biotechnology

11EXAM #3

Typical Lecture Schedule

WEEK LAB EXERCISE

1Safety, Metric Measurement & Scientific Method

2Atoms and Molecules

Structure of Organic Molecules

3Microscopy

The Cell: Structure & Function

4Diffusion & Osmosis

5Enzymes

6Cellular Respiration

7Mitosis & Meiosis

8Human Variation & Genetics Problems

9DNA & RNA Structure and Function

10Gel Electrophoresis

11LAB EXAM

Course No. BI212

Credits 4

Date 5/13/11

Course Title:General Biology II

Institution:Rogue Community College

Type of Course:Transfer

Length of Course:Three lecture and three lab hours per week for a minimum of ten weeks..

Prerequisites:BI211, RD30 and MTH60. CHEM104 is highly recommended

Department Assignment:Science

Department Mission Relationship:

Biology presents rational and systematic discussion, observations, and experimental laboratory exercises to demonstrate the molecular, cellular, systemic, and organismal aspects of the science of life as well as the principles and relationships of life processes.

Course Description:

This sequence of biology is primarily for the pre-professional student majoring in the biological sciences, science education, nursing and medicine related fields. The biology sequence (Bio 211, 212, 213) presents a basic understanding of biological processes including cellular, animal & plant life, populations and ecosystems. General Biology II is designed to introduce the foundations and biological organization of bacterial, protist, and animal kingdoms, emphasizing the major taxonomic groups of each kingdom and their evolutionary and ecological relationships. Focus is on the unique characteristics of respiratory, digestive, circulatory, excretory and reproductive systems, including life cycles, physiological and ecological morphology. Lab work involves the use of the laboratory tools, dissection, observation of preserved specimens. By the end of this three-term sequence , students should be able to comprehend and identify the major biological themes and interrelationships of the botanical and zoological world

Expected Course Objectives/Outcomes and Assessment: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: