Lecture (010): T/H 7:45-9:00, NRG Rm. 2226, Lab: T 9:10-11:50
NRG 2226
Lecture (014): M/W 2:50-4:05, NRG Rm. 4146, Lab: W 12:00-2:40
NRG 2226
Instructor: David Froehlich
Office: NRG 2215
Office Hours: M 12:00 2:45, Th 9:00 -12:00 and F 10:00
3:00 by appt.
Telephone: Office: (NRG) 223-4894 Home: 833-6845
(No calls after 10:00PM)
Fax: 223-4641
Email: eohippus@austincc.edu Alternate: eohippus@mail.utexas.edu
Web Page: http://www2.austincc.edu/eohippus/
Course Description: Introductory biology course designed
for non-science majors who desire a conceptual approach to biological
topics. An introduction to the nature of science, the characteristics
of life, the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, reproduction,
and development. An emphasis will be placed on how these topics
are related to current issues, such as genetic engineering, biotechnology,
and problems facing modern society. BIOL 1406 and 1408 may not
both be counted toward graduation.
Prerequisites: reading and writing proficiency. Students
who lack the prerequisites will be dropped from the course.
Required Texts and Materials:
Instructional Methodology: This course is taught in the
classroom as a lecture/lab combination
Course Rationale: This course is one of two introductory
non-science major classes. This one focuses on the cellular and
molecular bases of life and the similarities found among all living
things. The course is intended to foster an understanding of biological
issues and provide students with the tools to critically analyze
biological data and intelligently relate these data to issues
in our society such as cloning, genetic engineering, etc.
Course Objectives: The formal common course objectives
for this class can be found at http://www2.austincc.edu/biology/ccobjectives.
These list the material that all students are responsible for.
Additional material will be presented in this class as appropriate.
Course Evaluation/Grading: Grades will be based on class
exams (5, the last will be optional and comprehensive and can
be used to replace another test score), lab quizzes, lab homework,
and participation. The lecture exams will consist of a mix of
definition/identification, fill in the blank, multiple choice,
and essay/long answer questions with some of those questions based
upon a provided reading assignment. These tests will be administered
during class time. Each student will be expected to bring in
articles that pertain to the subject matter and present to class
for discussion. Each lab will be graded based on participation,
clean up, and a lab report that will be turned in the class period
following completion of the lab.
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100 pts each | Ý400 pts |
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100 pts. replacing one test grade above | Ý |
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25 pts each | 50 |
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Homework/Quizzes/Clean Up/ Participation | Ý200 pts |
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Ý100% |
Ý650 pts. |
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Ý>90% > 582 |
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Ý>80% 581 - 517 |
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Ý>70% 516 - 452 |
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Ý>60% 451 - 387 |
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Ý<60% < 387 |
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Scale may be adjusted if final class mean is to high or low.
Extra Credit: Minimal extra credit will be given on examinations.