BIOLOGY 105
INTRODUCTORY QUANTITATIVE BIOLOGY
Spring 2003
Dr. Claudia DouglassOffice: Brooks 206
Phone: 774-3190Office Hrs. Mon. 9:30-12, W 3-4, Th 3-4
Lecture Grading: 4 Lecture Tests 200
Unannounced Quizzes/In class work 25
Paper 25
Total Lecture250
Laboratory Grading: Laboratory grades are determined by your laboratory instructor and will total 150 points. This grade will be added to the lecture grade and then a course grade will be determined. You must pass both lecture and lab to pass the course. If you have questions about your laboratory grade, please see your laboratory instructor first. If you have a conflict regarding laboratory, please see Dr. Douglass. All labs must be read before you begin the laboratory.
Lecture Exams: All exams except for the final exam will be offered both in class and at the Center for Learning Assessment. To allow you to do your best on the test, both an essay test and multiple-choice test are available. You have the option to choose either an essay or multiple-choice exam the day of the exam in class. If you choose to take your test at the CLAS, only a multiple-choice exam will be available. Exams are based on learning objectives which are handed out in class, lecture notes, and the text. They emphasize recall, comprehension, and application of the material. It is not enough to memorize the text material and your notes, you must strive to understand and be able to use the material. Note that you are required to present a picture I.D. in order to take the exam at the CLAS. Information on the testing center hours and procedures may be found on their web site at
The final exam must be taken in class on the day and at the time it is scheduled – plan ahead. There will be no exceptions. Students who have received an A on all exams and in lab may be exempt from taking the final exam.
Incomplete: A grade of incomplete will be given only to students who are passing the course, have completed at least one half of the material, and for some reason of emergency, fail to complete the course requirements. Be sure to check for the last day to withdraw from the class.
Student Disability Services: CMU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should first register with the office of Student Disability Services (250 Foust Hall, telephone #517-774-3018, TDD #2568), and then contact me as soon as possible.
Academic Integrity: In May 2001, the CentralMichiganUniversity Academic Senate approved the Policy on Academic Integrity which applied to all university students. Copies are available on the CMU website at .cmich.edu/noncurric.htm, and in the Academic Senate Office in room 108 of BoveeUniversityCenter. All academic work is expected to be in compliance with this policy.
Classroom Civility: Each CMU student is encouraged to help create an environment during class that promotes learning, dignity, and mutual respect for everyone. Students who speak at inappropriate times, sleep in class, display inattention, take frequent breaks, interrupt the class by coming to class late, engage in loud or distracting behaviors, use cell phones or pagers in class, use inappropriate language, are verbally abusive, display defiance or disrespect to others, or behave aggressively toward others could be asked to leave the class and subjected to disciplinary action under the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
This schedule, including test dates, may (and probably will) change as we progress through the semester. This schedule is not complete; you are expected to add assignments to it.
Test: Mader, Sylvia. 2002. Inquiry into Life (10th ed.). McGraw Hill: Boston.
DateTopicAssignment
1/9Introduction
1/14Nature of Scientific InvestigationCh. 1
1/16Cell Structure and FunctionCh. 3
1/21 “ “ “
1/23 Membrane FunctionCh. 4
1/28Membrane FunctionCh. 4
1/30Exam #1 in class (Jan 30 and 31 in the TestingCenter)
2/4Molecules of Cells Ch. 2
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2/11Energy and EnzymesCh. 6
2/13Cellular Respiration Ch. 7
2/18Photosynthesis Ch. 8
2/20Plant Organization and Growth Ch. 9
2/25Plant Physiology and ReproductionCh. 10
2/27Exam #2 in class (Feb 27 and 28 in the TestingCenter)
3/11Digestion and ExcretionCh. 12, 16
3/13““ “
3/18Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Ch. 13, 14, 15
3/20 “ “ “
3/25 “ “ “
3/27Nervous System and Senses Ch. 17, 18
4/1 “ “ “
4/3Reproductionand DevelopmentCh. 21, 22
4/8 “ “ “
4/10Exam #3 in class (Apr 10 and 11 in the TestingCenter)
4/15Molecular Basis of Genetics/BiotechnologyCh. 25, 26
4/17Patterns of Gene Inheritance Ch. 23
4/22Patterns of Chromosomal Inheritance Ch. 24
4/24Population Genetics Ch. 27.3
Tues 4/29Final Exam (2-3:50 p.m.)
Assignments are expected to be read before coming to class on the day that they are assigned. You will be tested over the lecture material and the text which relates to or expands upon that material.
Absences from Lecture Exams: Due to the flexibility of the CLAS, there are no make up exams. There is no make-up exam for the final.
Special Notes: This course fulfills University Program Group IIB. Credit may not be obtained for both BIO 101 and BIO 105.
BIO 105 LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Dr. Douglass
Spring 2003
WEEKLABORATORY
1Processes of Science
2Labor Day
3Taxonomy Study
4Old Field Succession
5Calculations of Microscopy
6Cell Diversity
7Statistics for the Biologist
8Behavior of Mice and Gerbils
9Preparation of Research Report
10Optimal Conditions for Enzyme Activity
11Chromatographic Separation of Plant Pigments
12Small Animal Metabolism
13Molecular Structure of Life – DNA
14Cellular and Human Genetics
15Modeling of Natural Selection
16Final Exam Week – No Lab