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Kabi R. Neupane, Ph.D.
Instructor, Biology and Biotechnology, LCC, Hawaii
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Kabi R. Neupane, Ph.D. Instructor, Biology and Biotechnology, LCC, Hawaii
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Leeward Community College BIOLOGY 171 Fall Semester 2003 Room: MS 105 (lecture), MS 103 (lab)
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Campbell, NA, and JB Reece. 2001. Biology. 6th Edition. Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco. Floyd J. 2001. Laboratory Manual for Biology 171L. Leeward Community College, Pearl City, HI. OPTIONAL TEXT: Taylor M. 2002. Student Study Guide, 6/E. Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco PREREQUISITES: Completion of or concurrent enrollment or their equivalents: CHEM 161, ENG 100 and MATH 135 or consent. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Biology 171 is a one-semester introductory biology course for all life sciences majors. This course opens the door to students wishing to pursue an academic or professional career in the natural sciences such as biology, microbiology, botany, forestry, marine biology, and aquaculture. It is also necessary preparation for students pursuing a career in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and other related professional fields. The course covers cell structure and chemistry, growth, reproduction, genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria and eukaryotes. Lab attendance is required. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of Biol 171, students shall achieve at least 70% proficiency to: Apply the process of inquiry to understand key concepts in biological sciences. [CT, SR, IRT, WC] Examine life on different levels of organization and explain how novel properties emerge from complex organization. [CT, SR] Apply the concepts of basic chemistry and thermodynamics to explain the structure and function of a cell and its organelles. [CT, SR] Describe the nature and function of four major classes of macromolecules. [CT, SR] Differentiate between three domains and 5 kingdom scheme of classification of living organisms. [CT, SR] Differentiate between anabolic and catabolic pathways of cellular metabolism and explain the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways. [CT, SR] Explain mitotic and meiotic cell division and regulation of the cell cycle. [CT, SR,] Apply experimental and quantitative approaches to understand Mendelian genetics and chromosomal basis of inheritance. [CT, SR, QR] Describe the structure and function of DNA and the molecular and genetic basis of gene expression and development. [CT, SR, IRT] Analyze the ethical, legal and social implications of recombinant DNA technology with emphasis on expanding biotechnology industry. [CT] Explain the organization and control of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. [CT, SR] Differentiate between microevolution and macroevolution and describe role of natural selection in the evolution of life. [CT, SR] Describe the origin and diversity of life from the formation of pre-cells to present in the context of Darwinian concept of descent with modification. [CT, SR] Describe binomial nomenclature and explain hierarchical system of classification of life [CT, SR]. [CT: critical thinking; SR, scientific reasoning; QR, quantative reasoning; WC, written communication; IRT, information retrieval and technology] SCHEDULE CHANGE: I may change the order or content of the lectures and/or labs if I feel that such changes will benefit the class. You will be informed in advance in case of such changes. GRADING: The examinations will cover material presented in lectures, videos and the text. The emphasis of each exam will be on material covered in class. The exams' format will be multiple choice, short answer, and short essays. You are strongly urged to attend each class and continually review the text and lecture notes. Up to 28% of the grade consists of chapter quizzes, which will be administered in WebCT format. After a chapter is covered in lecture, the quiz for that chapter will be open and will remain active for up to 30 days for to take the test. There will be 10 to 15 multiple-choice questions per chapter per quiz. You may take a quiz up to 5 times and only the best score (out of up to 5 quizzes) will be counted towards a chapter quiz score. I encourage you to take advantage of the chapter quizzes, which is a great learning tool for better understanding of the course material. In the beginning of each class, I may ask a few students, chosen randomly, to answer a question from the previous class for which you may receive up to 5 extra points. Each student will be asked at least three questions throughout the course. You will also earn up to 5 extra points for submitting your thoughts on a recently published article in a newspaper, magazine or web site relevant to biology, (one point for each article). These extra points may help you earn higher letter grade at the end of the course. Distribution of points:
Final exams (lab and lecture) will be cumulative. You will need to purchase your own Scantron forms from the bookstore (15 cents each) for the tests and final exam. If you forget to bring a Scantron to the test, you may buy one from the Instructor for $1.00. However, any and all tests, except the lab examination, may be taken over the WebCT. There will be one laboratory test at the end. Please note that the last day to withdraw from the course without “W” is February 3 and it is your responsibility to drop the course by that date. Simply stopping to come to the class will result in an F for the course. An I grade is given only under extreme circumstances. There will be no make-up exams unless under extreme circumstances or prior arrangement with the instructor. However, there will be no make-up lab examination. CLASS RULES, SUGGESTIONS AND PARTICIPATION: This is a “tough” course as we have a lot to cover in terms of concepts and contents. I wish to create a relaxed atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Your participation and cooperation is very important for maintaining the class environment that we can all enjoy. Please feel free to ask questions and or ask me to repeat myself. For some questions that may require individual attention, it may be best to utilize the scheduled meeting hours or arrange a meeting in my office. Please refrain from behavior (s) that are distracting to the class or are inappropriate for a sound-learning environment. I am open to suggestions regarding pedagogical techniques for delivery of difficult concepts. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: I uphold the University of Hawaii 's nondiscrimination policy in my classes. Any discriminatory acts or language on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disabilities or sexual orientation will NOT be tolerated. In addition, my classroom and office are UH designated Safe Zones. The Safe Zone program is committed to creating and maintaining a positive social and academic environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Again, any discriminatory acts or language on the basis of sexual orientation will NOT be tolerated. Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of the KÄKO‘O ‘IKE (KÏ) program located in L-208 of Leeward Community College’s library building as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
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