Biology 1106 Fall 2017 El Paso Community College

Biology 1106: Fall 2017 El Paso Community College Socorro Independent School District Fall 2017 Syllabus Instructor’s Course Requirements Course: BIOL 1106 GENERAL BIOLOGY-Science Majors I 1 Credits PREREQUISITE: BIOL 1306 Lab MTWRF 8: 30 – 4: 00 p. m. (CRN #) Lab: MECHS T 119 Instructor: Name: Phone: Email: Luis Miranda MECHS SISD 915 -937 -1235 lmiran 01@sisd. net; lmiran 10@epcc. edu OFFICE HOURS: MTWR 12: 30 p. m. – 1: 00 p. m. or by appointment TEXT AND MATERIALS Laboratory: Biology 1106 General Biology I Lab Manual. El Paso Community College. 2016. Hayden Mc. Neil Publishing, Plymouth, MI. ISBN # 978 -0 -7380 -8228 -8 Authors: Amaya, Lannutti, Pacheco (required) COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. EVALUATION 1. Laboratory: The type and number of exams, quizzes (online & in class pop quizzes), and assignments will be determined by the Instructor. * No exam will be dropped in calculating the final grade. All students are required to take the final exams. * *Make up exams - It is the student’s responsibility to make prior arrangements with the instructor if unable to attend class the day of an exam. A grade of zero (0) will be given if an exam is not taken or if prior arrangements are not made to take the exam. There are no laboratory make-up labs. **Exam material required by the student is a pencil or pen ONLY, if any additional material, including cell phones or mp 3 players, are visible, it will be confiscated and the student will be referred to the Instructional Dean and /or Vice President, Student Service. B. GRADING PROCEDURE: A=90 -100%, B=80 -89%, C=70 -79%, D=60 -69%, F=Below 60% DUAL CREDIT LAB GRADE: (100% of total): Exams: Quizzes: Lab Assignments: Lab Reports/Presentations Pre-Lab Assignments 35% Common Core Assessment Presentation Class Participation HIGH SCHOOL Daily Activities Exams/Projects Final Exam 35% 20% 10% 50% 30% 20% * The instructor reserves the right to adjust the grades accordingly as required. Please note the variations in grading scales. This may help in clarifying any differences between college grade and high school grade received. Students in Dual Credit Classes will adhere to the Dual Credit grading

Biology 1106: Fall 2017 C. Extra Credit: There will be several opportunities to earn extra credit. No extra credit work will be accepted unless it is assigned by the instructor & available to all students. INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIES D. ATTENDANCE: On-time attendance at every class meeting is required. All examinations material will come directly from the lectures, laboratory and assigned reading from the chapters. Attendance is essential to successfully master this course; your success in this class is correlated with attendance, 10% of your lecture grade will consist of attendance and participation. Attendance will be taken from the start of the hour until all students have been accounted for, if you arrive after the time you will be counted absent. Students that attend regularly generally perform much better and score higher on exams. Dual Credit: Please make every possible effort to take the exams on the scheduled date. If you miss an exam, a make-up exam will be available for excused absences ONLY. It will consist mainly of essay and/or short answer questions. If you will be traveling for competitions/events, it is the student’s responsibility to make prior arrangements with the instructor if unable to attend class the day of the exam. E. DROPPING: The student drop date is November 9, 2017 with a “W “W”. If you plan to drop, make sure you fill out the proper paperwork. Don’t assume I will drop you. Students are academically responsible for dropping this course. F. TUTORS AND ADDITIONAL HELP Tutors will be available and their hours will be posted announced. Computer software is available seven days a week; hours will be posted. Lab assistants and tutors are here to help you get started, and to assist you with any problems you may encounter. Take advantage of these services, as currently these services are offered at no charge. Students who care use the tutorial services and the computer software generally show an improvement in grade performance and show a better understanding of the biological concepts. Tutoring can be found at Mission Del Paso campus in the science and also from instructor. G. CLASSROOM RULES You are required to follow proper lab safety procedures during all laboratory procedures. Horseplay, inappropriate behavior, and improper handling of lab materials will result in immediate dismissal from the lab and will result in a zero for attendance. I expect you to behave in an adult manner, but I do encourage questions and comments regarding classroom topics.

Biology 1106: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIES Electronics: Please TURN OFF your cellular phones once you enter the laboratory setting. Cell phones should not be exposed in lab. IPods/MP 3 players may not be used in class. Texting is not permitted in class as it is particularly distracting. If you are found to be using one of these devices in lab, I will ask you to place your electronic device on the instructor’s desk for the remainder of the lab period. If you choose not to surrender your device, you will be asked to leave the laboratory. Academic honesty: Cheating will not be tolerated. Being caught giving or receiving answers on exams, using cheat sheets, or any other form of cheating, will cause immediate disciplinary action. This can include dropping you from this class. Cell phones, i. Pods, mp 3 players, etc. must be put away during exams. You cannot be excused to take care of personal business during exams. Tardies: Tardy students should be seated without disturbing lecture. School policy allows a student to be dropped if he/she is absent for 3 consecutive absences. Chronic tardiness will also lead to corrective measures. H. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES E. P. C. C offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 (831 -2426); TM Rm 1400 (831 -5808); RG Rm B 201 (831 -4198); NWC Rm M-54 (831 -8815); and MDP Rm A-125(831 -7024). I. HONORS CREDIT This course can be taken for honors credit at the instructor’s discretion. Inquire in Rm 1314 VV. J. INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Parents are advised the Biology Dual Credit course involves real world discussions, concerns, and applications that have a global effect on society and our children as a whole. All aspects and consequences as to actions will be represented in the classroom instruction. We will address these actions and consequences as sincere as those, which one must make during the course of our lives. As such the curriculum is presented with the outmost and unfeigned portrayal as things are in the world today, viewed from many perspectives (Research ). Student grades will be (Research). discussed with consent of student enrolled in a dual credit course.

Biology 1106: Fall 2017 Tentative laboratory Schedule **LM=Lab Manuel OHW=Online Homework Week Subject 7/31 - 8/4 Safety and Exercise I: Measurements in Biology Metric/Volume/Mass Lab LM Pre-Lab: Scientific Measurements HW: Metric Measurement 8/7 – 8/11 Chapter 1: Biology and the Tree of Life/ Scientific Method / Metric Quiz Checks Laboratory/Medicine in Action OHW: Scientific Method I & II 8/14 – 8/18 Chapter 2: Water and Carbon: The Chemical Basis of Life/p. H Scale and Buffers p. H & Buffers Laboratory/Ball & Stick LM Pre-Lab 2 a/2 b: Chemistry LM Pre-Lab 3: p. H lab OHW: Chemical Basis of Life 8/21 – 8/25 Chapter 3: Protein Structure & Function Chapter 4: Nucleic Acids & The RNA World EXAM I Spectrophotometry LM Pre-Lab 4: Spectrophotometry HW: Organic Molecules of Life I 8/28 – 9/1 Chapter 5: An Intro to Carbohydrates Protein Synthesis/Organic Composition Of Cells II OHW: Organic Molecules of Life II 9/4 – 9/8 Chapter 6: Lipids, Membranes & The First Cells – Quiz II Osmosis & Diffusion/Membrane Physiology La LM Pre-Lab 7: Membrane Physiology OHW: Osmosis & Diffusion I 9/11 – 9/15 Chapter 7: Inside the Cell Microscopy/Features of Cells Lab OHW: Characteristics of Cells 9/18 – 9/22 Chapter 8: Energy & Enzyme, Exam II Lactose Intolerance: Natural Selection in Action OHW: Functions of Enzymes 9/25 – 9/29 Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration & Fermentation Cellular Respiration in Yeast OHW: Cellular Respiration & Fermentation I 10/16 – 10/20 Chapter 10: Photosynthesis, Quiz III Photosynthesis Lab OHW: Photosynthesis in Plants 10/23 – 10/27 Chapter 11: Cell to Cell Interaction Chapter 12: Cell Cycle Mitosis Laboratory LM Pre-Lab: The Cell Cycle due OHW: Mitosis I & Mitosis II 10/30 – 11/3 Chapter 13: Meiosis –Exam IV Meiosis Laboratory LM Pre-Lab: Meiosis due OHW: Meiosis I & Meiosis II 11/6 – 11/9 Chapter 14: Mendel and the Genetics Survey/Inheritance Lab LM Pre-Lab 8: Genetics OHW: Punnett Squares I & Genetics in Action Chapter 15: DNA and the Gene – Quiz V DNA Extraction & Model Lab OHW: DNA Replication & Structure of DNA 11/27 -12/1 Chapter 16: How Genes Work Gel Electrophoresis LM Pre-Lab 9: Gel Electrophoresis OHW: Mutations in Nature 12/4 – 12/8 Chapter 17: Transcription, RNA Processing & Translation – Exam V DNA Fingerprinting Pre-Lab DNA Fingerprinting OHW: Transcription/ Translation 11/13 – 11/17 12/11 – 12/15 Activity Laboratory Final (CCA Presentations) **** This schedule may be modified at the instructor’s discretion to better achieve the objectives of course. Any changes made to it will notified to the students as soon as possible.

Biology 1106: Fall 2017 I have read and understand the syllabus form Biology Dual course. By signing this document I, parent/guardian of ____________, am aware of (and content to) the content of the course. I MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES TO CLASS: _______________ Class Period: _____ Printed Student Name: __________________ Student Name: _____________________ Printed Parent Name: ___________________ Parent Signature: _____________________

Syllabus Contract and Course Agreement BIOL 1106 I ___________ was present the first day of lab and went over the syllabus with Mr. Miranda, who covered all major components of the course. ____ I have read over the entire syllabus outside of class, knowing and understanding what this course entails. ____ I have also received a hard copy and downloaded an electronic copy of the syllabus and promise to have it on hand at all times. ____I understand that all relevant course material will be posted on the My. Pearson/Mastering Biology (www. pearsonmastering. com)) or any other website used as the course page. ____I understand that Mr. Miranda will communicate with me via my EPCC email account and that I will check it daily. ____I understand that all online assignments can be found on My. Pearson/Mastering. Biology (www. pearsonmastering. com) or any other website and must be completed on time. ____I understand that pre-labs must be completed prior to lab and that I will not be allowed to remain in lab should I fail to complete them. ____I understand that I am required to bring my lab manual to lab. ____I will wear lab appropriate clothing and bring goggles and gloves to lab when needed. If I fail to do so I will not be permitted to remain in lab. ____I understand that all assignments will be handed in on time and will be stapled when handed in. I understand that late work will not be accepted. ____I will arrive on time to lab. ____I will not use my cell phone/mp 3 player/or any other unauthorized electronic device while in lab. If I choose to do so, I understand that I will be asked to surrender my device or if I refuse, I will be asked to leave the laboratory. ____ All questions regarding the syllabus were discussed with Mr. Miranda and I agree with and understand all the points in the syllabus. OR (IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST DAY OF LAB) I ___________ was not present the first day of class and as such, Mr. Miranda, presented a summary of the syllabus to me. EVERYONE FILLS OUT THE FORM AND SIGNS BELOW I ________________ (student name and ID#) understand the course design and all assignments, roles, activities, schedule, and responsibilities involved in this course. By signing below I understand what I am responsible for in this course and agree to put forth the maximum effort in all details of this course. I understand agree that not doing so will affect me and will be reflected by the grade I earn. I _______________ (print) _______________ (signature) agree with all of the above course criteria.