Biology 2107/01 & 02 Biological Principles I Spring 2002
Instructor Dr. Jerald D. Hendrix
Science 332 or Science 372
http://science.kennesaw.edu/~jhendrix
phone 770-423-6437
email [email protected]
Voice mail and email messages are generally answered within two business days.
Open Office Hours Monday & Wednesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Appointment Hours Monday & Wednesday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
To better serve all students, requests for an appointment must be made in person, by phone, or by email 72 hours in advance. Appointments require verification by the professor 24 hours in advance. Other appointment times may be available on request.
Prerequisite Chem 1211/1211L
Textbook Biology, 6th Edition by Campbell and Reece
Laboratory Handouts Biology 2107 Custom Lab Manual
Lecture Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am – 9:15 am
KH 1104
Laboratory Section 01 Monday 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Section 02 Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Science 352
Catalog Description
BIOL 2107. Biological Principles I. 3-3-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 1211/1211L.
A cellular approach to biology. Topics include cell chemistry, cell structure and function, energy metabolism and cell differentiation, and techniques used to study them. Laboratories employ principles of spectrophotometry and differential centrifugation to examine enzyme kinetics, quantification of protein and subcellular fractionation. For science majors. (Formerly BIOL 2201/2201L).
Academic Integrity Statement
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimum one semester suspension requirement.
Lecture Policies
1. Regular lecture attendance is essential for success in this class. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to get the notes you miss from another student.
2. You must study assigned chapters in the textbook and other assigned readings before the lecture in which they are discussed. At the beginning of each new chapter (starting with chapter 2), a 10-point “pre-lecture quiz” on the chapter will be given.
3. Be on time for class. Students who are chronically late may be refused admission.
4. Cellular telephones, pagers, and similar devices must be turned off during class.
5. During lecture, avoid conversation and other disruptions that distract other students from listening and learning. If you have a question or comment, direct it to the professor.
Laboratory Policies
1. Laboratory attendance is required. Unexcused absence from more than one laboratory period will result in a final grade of “F” for the quarter, regardless of other work. Approval of absence must be given by the instructor prior to the lab time. There is no make up for lab work missed due to unexcused absence. Lab notebooks will not be accepted for lab exercises not completed.
2. You must attend the laboratory section in which you are registered.
3. You must plan to attend laboratory for the full period each week. Students who arrive in lab late or leave lab before being dismissed may not receive credit for the lab.
4. Students are required to obey all safety regulations during laboratory, as published in the laboratory safety handout and posted in the laboratory. In particular, students are required to purchase and wear safety glasses. Shorts and sandals are prohibited. Failure to obey safety regulations will result in a 1 pt deduction from the lab report sheet per offense.
5. You must prepare for laboratory each week by reading the scheduled exercises. At the beginning of each new lab exercise, a 5-point “pre-lab quiz” on the exercise will be given.
6. During the lab exercises, you will record your observations and answer the questions in the lab workbook. The lab books will be graded for 5 points per lab exercise.
7. There are two lab exams, each worth 25 points.
Examination and Grading Policies
1. The grade in this class is determined by the total number of points earned on examinations and other assigned work as listed below in “Grade Determination.”
2. Examinations are closed book. They consist of a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. The material covered on each exam is listed in the outline below. Exam questions include content from lectures and textbook readings.
3. The dates for examinations and other activities are listed below. Please mark them on your calendar.
4. The final examination is comprehensive and counts for 100 points for each student in the class. In addition, if the final examination grade is higher than one of your midterm lecture exam grades, then the final exam grade will be substituted for the low grade. The final exam will substitute for only one of your midterm grades and only if it is to your advantage in your final grade.
Missed Work (Makeup Policy)
1. In general, there is no makeup of missed work, including examinations, laboratory activities, laboratory quizzes, or pre-lecture quizzes.
2. Absences due to illness or accident (requiring a physician’s care) or a death in the family: A written request for a makeup, together with a signed note from the physician or funeral director, must be presented to the instructor within 24 hours of the missed work.
3. Absences due to all other reasons, including employment-related absences (such as job or school interviews) or school-related absences (such as activities in other classes), must be approved at least seven days in advance by the instructor.
4. The instructor will verify the reason for the absence. A falsified request for a makeup will result in full prosecution through the academic court system and could likely result in suspension or expulsion from the university.
5. The appropriate format of approved makeup work will be determined by the instructor and may include a makeup examination, written assignments, or a prorated grade point scaling.
Grade Determination
2 midterm lecture exams @ 100 pt = 200 pt
10 pre-lecture textbook quizzes @ 10 pt = 100 pt
Comprehensive Final Lecture Exam = 100 pt
8 pre-lab quizzes @ 5 pt = 40 pt
8 lab workbook grades @ 5 pt = 40 pt
2 lab exams @ 25 pt = 50 pt
Total 530 pt
A = 90-100% (477 pt); B = 80-89% (424 pt); C = 70-79% (371 pt)
D = 60-69% (318 pt); F = Below 60% (Below 318 pt)
The deadline for withdrawal without academic penalty is March 18, 2002. See the college catalog for information pertaining to withdrawal from classes.
Biology 2107/01 & 02 Tentative Class Schedule for Spring 2002
Date / Topic / Textbook Chapter* / Pre-lectureQuiz
Jan 7 / Orientation
Jan 9 / Introduction to Biology / 1
Jan 14 – Jan 16 / Chemical Context of Life / 2 / Chapter 2, on Jan 14
Jan 21 / Holiday (No class)
Jan 23 / Water / 3 / Chapter 3, on Jan 23
Jan 28 / Carbon / 4 / Chapter 4, on Jan 28
Jan 30 – Feb 6 / Macromolecules / 5 / Chapter 5, on Jan 30
Feb 11 / Exam 1 (Covers lecture from Jan7 through Feb 6)
Feb 13 – 20 / A tour of the cell / 7 / Chapter 7, on Feb 13
Feb 25 – Mar 11 / Membrane structure & function / 8 / Chapter 8, on Feb 25
Mar 13 – 20 / Introduction to metabolism / 6 / Chapter 6, on Mar 13
Mar 25 / Exam 2 (Covers lecture from Feb13 through Mar 20)
Mar 27 – Apr 3 / Cellular respiration / 9 / Chapter 9, on Mar 27
Apr 8 – 15 / Photosynthesis / 10 / Chapter 10, on Apr 8
Apr 17 – 29 / The cell cycle / 12 / Chapter 12, on Apr 17
May 1 / Final exam (½ from Mar 27 through Apr 29; ¼ from Exam 1 material; ¼ from Exam 2 material)
* The same chapter numbers are found in the 5thedition of Campbell, Reece, and Mitchell. For students who are using Purves, et al. (Life: The Science of Biology; 6th ed):
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Purves Chapter 1 = Campbell Chapter 1
Purves Chapter 2 = Campbell Chapt. 2, 3, 4
Purves Chapter 3 = Campbell Chapter 5
Purves Chapter 4 = Campbell Chapter 7
Purves Chapter 5 = Campbell Chapter 8
Purves Chapter 6 = Campbell Chapter 6
Purves Chapter 7 = Campbell Chapter 9
Purves Chapter 8 = Campbell Chapter 10
Purves Chapter 9 = Campbell Chapter 12
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Biology 2107/01 & 02 Laboratory Schedule for Spring 2002
Date / Lab Exercise / Pre-lab QuizJan 7 – 9 / No Lab / None
Jan 14 – 16 / Measuring Techniques / Lab exercise 2
pp 23 - 40
Jan 21 – 23 / No Lab / None
Jan 28 – 30 / Science Process / Lab exercise 1 and Appendix 14
pp 1 – 22 & 233 - 244
Feb 4 – 6 / Using the Spectrophotometer / Lab exercise 4 and Appendix 19
pp 63 – 74 & 257 - end
Feb 11 – 13 / The Microscope; Prokaryotic cells; Eukaryotic cells / Lab exercises 6, 7, and 8
pp 93 - 142
Feb 18 – 20 / Osmosis and Diffusion / Lab exercise 9
pp 143 - 168
Feb 25 – 27 / Lab exam 1
Mar 4 – 6 / Spring Break
Mar 11 – 13 / Enzymes / Lab exercise 10
pp 169 - 186
Mar 18 – 20 / Photosynthesis / Lab exercise 11
pp 187 - 202
Mar 25 – 27 / Photosynthesis (cont.) / None
Apr 1 – 3 / Discussion of Enzymes & Photosynthesis / None
Apr 8 – 10 / Energetics, Fermentation, & Respiration / Lab exercise 12
pp 203 - 218
Apr 15 – 17 / Discussion of Respiration / None
Apr 22 – 24 / Lab exam 2
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