Transcript Principles of Biology, BI 212 Dr. Kristin Latham

Principles of Biology, BI 212
Dr. Kristin Latham
Welcome! Please find a seat.
Introduction
Lecture meets: M, T, W, & Th 1000 am – 11 50 am,
Cordley 1109
Lab meets:
M & W 100 – 3 50 PM or
M & W 400 – 6 50 or
T & R 100 – 3 50
Weniger 226
You will need: 1) Reece, J.B. et al. 2011. Campbell Biology (9th edition)
2) Morgan, J. G. and Carter, E.B. 2012. Investigating
Biology Custom Edition for BI212 (7th edition)
3) BI 212 Summer 2013 Course Packet
4) Turning Technologies NXT Clicker
Lecture Website:
http://www.wou.edu/~lathamk/BI212_Summer_2013/Latham.htm
Introduction
BI 212: Principles of Biology is 4 credits, lecture and lab.
There are 8 hours of lecture and 6 hours of lab each week for
four weeks.
Baccalaureate CORE Category
This course fills the Perspectives category of Biological and
Physical Sciences.
Baccalaureate CORE Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. Recognize and apply concepts and theories of basic physical or
biological sciences.
2. Apply scientific methodology and demonstrate the ability to draw
conclusions based on observation, analysis, and synthesis.
3. Demonstrate connections with other subject areas
Tentative Schedule
Dates
July
22-25
Lecture 1
Monday
Lecture 2
Tuesday
Lecture 3
Wednesday
Lecture 4
Thursday
Introduction;
Course Tips
Metabolism &
Cell Respiration
Respiration,
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
& Cell
Communication
Cell Membranes
Lab: Scientific Investigation
Exam #1
(Ch. 7-11)
Plant
Transport,
Nutrition &
Soils
July
Plant Structure,
29-Aug 1 Growth, Development
Lab: Enzymes
August
5-8
Exam #2
(Ch. 35-39)
Nutrition &
Digestion
Immune System
T: Ch. 8,9
W: Ch. 9,10
Plant
Reproduction
R: Ch.10,11
Plant Response to M: Ch. 35
Signals
T: Ch. 36,37
W: Ch.38
Lab: Photosynthesis
Circulation &
Gas Exchange
R: Ch. 39
Osmoregulation & M: Ch. 40
Excretion
T: Ch. 41
W: Ch. 42
Lab: Plant Anatomy
August
12-15
M: Ch. 7
Lab: Diffusion & Osmosis
Animal Form &
Function
Exam #3
(Ch. 40-42,44)
Readings
Neurons &
Nervous
System
Lab: Fetal Pig Dissections
Lab: Plant Growth
Sensory &
Muscle Control
Final Exam
(Ch. 43, 48-50) +
Cumulative
Lab: Histology, Skin, Nervous System
R: Ch. 44
M: Ch. 43
T: Ch. 48,49
W: Ch.49,50
R: ---
Introduction
Grading
Exams
Final Exam
Lab
Total
300 points (3 weekly exams @ 100 points each)
150 points (4th weekly exam [80 pts] + Cumulative [70 pts])
150 points (8 laboratories)
600 points
Anyone who earns the
following percentage
91%
90%
80%
70%
60%
<60%
will receive at least
at
A
ABCDmay fail course
Introduction
Expectations of the Student
• Be on time and prepared for class;
if you miss lecture, get notes/information from a classmate.
• Be involved 
Ask questions, work with your peers, and be an active participant in class.
• No electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, headphones, etc.) used or
visible during class or exams.
• Be respectful of your classmates, instructor, coordinator, and TAs.
Cordley 3016
Dr. Kristin Latham,
Professor for Course
117 Weniger
Dr. Lori Kayes,
Course Coordinator
503-838-8868
[email protected]
541-737-1734
[email protected]
My office hours: M, T, W, R; 9 - 9 50 am in Cordley 3016
Introduction
Academic Honesty
I expect you to be honest and act with academic integrity.
Academic dishonesty is defined as:
(1) cheating: use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information,
or study aids;
(2) fabrication: falsification or invention of any information;
(3) assisting: helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty;
(4) tampering: altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and
documents;
(5) plagiarism: representing words or ideas of another person as one’s own.
Students with Disabilities
If you need accommodations, please make an appointment with the
course coordinator (Dr. Kayes) as early as possible. For additional
accommodations please contact, Disability Access Services, A202 Kerr.
Admin. Bldg., 737-4411 and 737-0593 (TDD), http://ds.oregonstate.edu/
Introduction
Who do I ask…….
BI212 has a lecture professor, a course coordinator, and three TAs.
If you question/concern is about
Lab content, assignments and grades: contact your TA.
Also see this person first for help understanding lecture material.
Laboratory issues, class enrollment, registration, grading, scheduling and final
grades: contact the course coordinator, Lori Kayes. Basically, if it is not
content/lecture material related, or lab assignment related it should go to
Dr. Kayes.
Lecture content and exam content: talk to me (Dr. Latham)! To send email,
please be sure to put BI212 in the subject line
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Living organisms are described by their genus & species name.
Example: Drosophila melanogaster
Equus caballus
A. Dog
B. Oak
C. Horse
D. Penguin
E. Grasshopper
Oryza sativa
A. Canary
B. Rice
C. Fruit fly
D. Whale
E. Moss
Gallus gallus
A. Banana
B. Cat
C. Zebrafish
D. Rhododendron
E. Chicken
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Cells are the basic unit of life.
ALL cells have: plasma membrane, ribosomes, genetic material
Plants, animals, and bacteria have differences in other
organelles present.
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Cells are built of biomolecules:
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Knowledge I assume you have before this class:
Biomolecules are made from
single units, linked together
into larger molecules: