COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: BIOL 102 INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE

(3:2,2) is intended only as a preparation for more advanced

C by E biology courses in Allied Health Fields (e.g.,BIOL 130,

201, 230), not as a survey of biology. Only students with a weak background in biology and chemistry who must take additional biology courses should take BIOL 102. Underlying principles of physics and chemistry as they relate to life processes are explored. Scientific notation and the Metric System are studied. Cell structure and function are the major emphasis of the course. Membrane phenomena, metabolism, reproduction, and genetics are studied with laboratory sessions providing accompanying activities. The relevance of these topics to human biology is emphasized. Students seeking a Fundamentals of Biology survey course should take BIOL 101 instead of BIO 102. This course will not fulfill the Laboratory Science graduation requirement from the Limited Distribution System. (Studies in the Natural World). If this course is being used as the pre-requisite for BIOL 201, a 'C' grade or better must be obtained.

SECTION: BIOL 102 A - Monday 8:50 am - 10:40 am D-201 SEMESTER: Fall 1999

BIOL 102 LBA - Wednesday 8:50 am - 10:40 am D-201

INSTRUCTOR: Sister Barbara Carr, OSF

OFFICE LOCATION AND TELEPHONE: D-203C Telephone 410-455-6945

OFFICE HOURS: M, W, F 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lecture exams and quizzes are announced in class at least one week prior to the time given. You are responsible for any information that is discussed in class or assigned as out of class activities. Form a buddy system with class members so they can give you notes if you have to miss a class. The tutorial center usually provides tutors for the Biology courses and if you are experiencing difficulty with the course avail yourself to tutorial services.

There is one two-hour lecture per week and a two-hour lab per week. The labs are designed to supplement and re-enforce the lecture material. Certain topics covered during the semester may be presented best as lecture only or as lab only, so it may be possible in any given week both meeting times may be used for lecture only or for lab only.

Reading Policy: The ability to read, understand, interpret, and use information included in printed material is considered essential for success in college as well as throughout life. Thus, the college has approved a Reading Across the Curriculum policy that has established successful completion of or assessment above RDNG 052 or LVR2 as a required prerequisite for this course. Students failing to fulfill this requirement may be refused entrance into subsequent courses until the competency is met. In addition, the requirements for this course includes independent reading assignments that will be evaluated throughout the semester and reflected in the final course grade.

Other Prerequisites: Students are also required to be at a Level 1 Math Competency (Math 071 or 081 or 013) and a Level 1 English.

Required:

1) Biology - Concepts and Connections - Campbell, Mitchell, Reese (3rd ed.)

2) Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students - Sackheim, (6th ed.)

3) BIO 102 Lecture - Sister Barbara Carr Packet

Highly Recommended: Study Guide for Biology: Concepts and Connections - Liebart (3rd ed.)

Evaluation will be based on 4 Exams and a comprehensive final.

Students are responsible for all assignments and laboratory work if absent. It is expected that all exams will be taken when scheduled during class time. As stated in the College attendance policy, specific circumstances cover excused absences. If absent from a scheduled exam, students must confer with the instructor to arrange for a make-up activity. No more than one make-up will be allowed in a semester, and will be allowed only if the absence qualifies according to the college attendance policy.

A: 90 - 100%

B: 80 - 89%

C: 70 - 79%

D: 60 - 69%

F: 0 - 59%

The "W" grade policy will not be in place for Fall 99. A new academic policy has discontinued the "W" grade and it will no longer be used by CCBC. The new policy allows students to drop a course or change to audit status no later than the 10th week of classes. The final date for dropping a course or changing to audit this semester is Nov. 16.

Upon satisfactory completion of the entire course, the student will receive a 3 credit grade. If the student misses any classes it is his/her responsibility to obtain notes. Exam questions will come from class/laboratory discussions and any assigned activities.

Students are expected to attend all class sessions except in cases of emergency (e.g. illness, death in the family), the occasion of religious holidays (the observance of which requires restrictions of daily activity), or when participating in official college functions (e.g. field trips and athletic events). In the case of absence for special personal reasons other than those mentioned above, it is the student's responsibility to confer with the instructor about whether the absence is to be considered as excused. When determining whether to consider an absence as excused, the instructor may require such evidence as seems fit and may consider the student's previous attendance record. When a student's unexcused absences have exceeded the number of class sessions per week, the instructor may issue a written warning to the student, with a copy to the Director of Counseling. The instructor may recommend that the student be dropped from the class following an additional unexcused absence. Students are also expected to conduct themselves appropriately so harmonious relationships and a positive academic environment exists within the classroom. See Student Code of Conduct in Student Handbook.

PROCESS FOR REFERRING DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS COLLEGE POLICY

Disruptive behavior in the classroom will not be tolerated. If such behavior occurs, faculty should

* dismiss the student from class

* contact the Department or Division Chair

* contact the Assistant to the Dean of Students (x4352)

The students will not be allowed to return to class until the Assistant to the Dean and the faculty member have conferred with the student and agreed to his/her return.

Exam 1 Combined total score of all quizzes given during the semester.

Exam 2 Sackheim (Chemistry)

Exam 3 Cell Structures and Functions

Membrane Transport

Enzymes

Exam 4 Respiration

Protein Synthesis

Exam 5 CUMULATIVE FINAL - WED. DEC. 15 - 8 AM - 10AM

Only one make-up will be allowed during the semester. The expectation is that students will take all quizzes and exams when they are scheduled. At the end of the semester, if you took all quizzes and exams when they were originally scheduled, you will have the opportunity for an optional "retake" for your lowest grade. The highest grade of the two (original and retake) will be used for computing your final grade. This opportunity does not apply to students that missed a quiz or exam the day they were originally scheduled.

1. Science and Limits of Science Campbell - Chapter 1

Science v.s. Non-Science

Scientific Method

Unifying themes of Biology

Characteristics of Life

Classification System (taxonomy)

Homeostasis (Supplemental)

2. Scientific Notation Supplemental Handouts

Metric System

Metric Conversions - Metric to Metric

Pounds to Kilograms, Grams

Inches to Centimeters

Fahrenheit to Celsius (Centigrade)

3. Matter and Energy Physics-Chemistry texts in

Laws of Conservation - Thermodynamics local libraries.

Forms of Energy - Conversions Campbell-pages 85-89

States of Matter - Properties Supplemental handouts

4. Chemistry Campbell - Chapter 2 & 3

Sackheim Text

Inorganic Chemistry: Atomic Structure

Isotopes

Chemical Symbols

Atoms, Molecules, Compounds, Elements

Ionization - Anions, Cations

- Ionic Bond

- Electrolytes & Non-Electrolytes

pH - Acids, Bases, Salts,

Buffers

Polarity

Oxidation - Reduction

Bonds - ionic, covalent

Mixtures, Solutions, Suspensions, colloids

Solutions - percent, molar

Physiological saline

Osmolarity

Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups

Biochemistry - Carbohydrates (glycosidic bonds)

- Proteins (peptide bonds 1^o-4^o Structure;

Complete & Incomplete)

Functional - Structural

- Nucleic Acids (structure)

- Lipids: Glycerides

Phospholipids

Steroids

Structure - Function in body

Anabolism, Catabolism, hydrolysis, dehydration

5. Cells - Structural elements - Functions Campbell - Chapter 4

Organelles- Functions Supplemental handouts

Differences: Plant and Animal Cell

Procaryotic and Eucaryotic Cell

6. Cell membranes - Structure/Function Campbell pp. 78-86

- Transport:Passive Supplemental handouts

Active

- Osmosis (RBC) terminology

- Plasmolysis - plasmoptysis

- Active transport: specificity

competition

saturation

- endocytosis, exocytosis

7. Enzymes- Structure & Function Campbell pp. 76-78

Activation energy Sackheim pp. 165-1 71

Formula of Enzyme reaction

Naming enzymes

Cofactor, coenzymes

Factors affecting enzyme reactions

Inhibitors - Competitive and non-competitive

Negative Feedback Loops

8. Respiration: Aerobic & Anaerobic Campbell - chapter 6

Structure ATP, ADP, AMP Campbell pp. 74-75

Phosphorylation Sackheim pp. 176-190

Glycolysis Supplemental handouts

Kreb's Cycle

Electron Transport System

Interconversions (Fats, proteins -----> Krebs, ETS)

Recycling: Aerobic - Photosynthesis

9. Protein Synthesis: Transcription Campbell p. 176-189

Translation (Sackheim pp. 145-155)

Peptide Formation Supplemental handouts

Gene therapy potentials

10. Mitosis; Meiosis: Processes Campbell - chapter 8

Cytokinesis (plant & animal cells) Supplemental

handouts

Non-disjunction: Klinefelter's syndrome pp. (420-425)

Turner's syndrome

Meta male/female

Gene mutations pp. (425-432)

Chromosomal aberrations

mutagens

Spermatogenesis

Oogenesis (polar bodies)

Human Genome Project

11. Genetics: Mendelian genetics/Laws Campbell - chapters 9

Basic terminology Supplemental handouts

Punnett square

Monohybrid cross

Dihybrid cross

Sex - linkage (color-blindness, hemophilia) (pp. 177-179)

ABO Blood group genetics - Paternity suits

The text will not give you the amount of sufficient information on some topics the Biology faculty feels is necessary for your successful completion of "higher level" Biology courses. The areas not thoroughly covered by the text will be supplemented by the instructor. This is an important reason why you are encouraged to attend all classes. If you are absent, reading the text as your primary source of information may

be inadequate. You are encouraged to develop a "buddy system" with class mates and get notes from them if you have to miss a class.