BIOL-1010
Instructors
S. Baginski,
M. Ernemann

Welcome to
General Biology 2

Instructor Information

Office: B-304-1
Lecture: 8:00-9:55 a.m. M-W B-308
Lab: 10:00-11:25 a.m. M-W B-316

Biology 1010 is a lecture and lab course in the principles of biological diversity, taxonomy and systematics, evolution, and ecology of plants and animals. the goal of this course is to understand the unity and diversity of life.

PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY 1000

Text:

Biology, by Raven & Johnson, 7th edition

Lab Manual:

Biology Laboratory Manual by Vodopich and Moore, 7th edition
Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, by Van De Graaff and Crawley, 5th edition

NOTE: Tape Recorders, battery-powered, are permitted. All classroom discussions are held in the realm of academic freedom. Please note that the use of a dictionary during quizzes and exams is not permitted.

There will be four (4) lecture exams, each worth 100 points, for a total of 400 points. Two (2) lecture exams are given in each half of the course.

There will be six (6) lecture quizzes given during each half of the course. Each quiz is worth 15 points and will be given in the first 15 minutes of the lecture period. Be on time. If you are late, you will have less time to complete the quiz. You may drop your lowest quiz grade from each half of the course.

Total points for lecture: 550

There are no make-up exams or quizzes given for any reason; please plan accordingly.

There will be two (2) laboratory practical exams, each worth 100 points. There will be two (2) laboratory quizzes, each worth 25 points (dates to be announced one week prior to being given).

* Points can and will be removed from final grade if proper microscope storage is not followed. The first occurrence will be a warning, second will be minus –2 points. etc. Small increments of extra credit are given randomly. You must be present in class to receive the extra credit; DO NOT ASK FOR MORE!!!

Total Points for Lab: 250

Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student found cheating will be required to meet with the appropriate administrator before returning to class. The result of cheating can include a zero grade for the assignment(s) and possible dismissal from class.

The college has an official withdrawal policy. Read the section in the college catalog dealing with “Academic Rules and Regulations, Class Withdrawal Policy”. It is the student's responsibility to fill out all the necessary paperwork in order to withdraw from a class. Failure to do so may result in an E grade. Make sure you know the date for dropping a class with a “W” grade.

Grading Scale

Student Accountability:

It is the responsibility of the student to further enhance their educational goals. To that end, the student is expected to:

1. Complete all reading assignments before attending lecture and lab sessions.
2. Communicate (during office hours) any concerns (ie: difficulties with lecture material, lab material, exams, quizzes or any written assignment) in a positive and forthright manner.
3. The student should take responsibility for poor performance.
4. The student is expected to be on time for each lecture and lab session.

Attendance:

Attendance will be taken at the start of each lecture and lab session. If you miss a class session, it will be your responsibility to get the notes from a fellow student. I suggest that you trade phone numbers so that you will be able to contact a classmate. Keep in mind that lab sessions cannot be made up. Tardiness – excessive lateness will require a written explanation or a 10-point reduction in the final grade score will occur.

Materials needed for class:

Lecture text, lab manual, #2 pencils, pens, syllabus, six (6) scantron answer sheets, notepaper, notebook. Note: Battery-powered tape recorders are permitted. All classroom discussions are held in the realm of academic freedom. You must bring your scantron answer sheet to each exam. These sheets must be in perfect shape. No folds, wrinkles, or marks are permitted.

Withdrawal Policy:

The college has an official Withdrawal Policy that must be followed. Failure to do so could result in an “ E ” grade. Check with the Registrar's Office in G-301.

Student Support Services:

Many student services are provided at little or not cost. To name a few – Learning & Academic Assessment Center , peer tutoring, Academic Advising, etc.

Classroom Manners:

Wandering in and out of the room while class is in session is rude, unless an emergency warrants such action. Please plan to stay for the entire period and prepare yourself. Please mute cell phones and pagers.

Other Information:

Biology 1010 is a structured course covering plenty of intense information. The general rule is for every contact hour per week, the student should be putting in two (2) hours of outside studying. Notes should be prepared for all classes by reviewing previous notes and reading chapters to be covered.

Plagiarism is the use of another person’s words or ideas without acknowledging that person with a citation.

A citation follows the borrowed words or ideas with a footnote, endnote or parenthesis to identify the source.

Examples of Plagiarism:

1. Using another person’s exact words without citation.

2. Altering the words of another person, while keeping that person’s original idea intact. This is called paraphrasing.

3. Using information taken from compilations of data, such as found in encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs and textbooks, without identifying the source.

4. Use of Internet sources without citation. A source is a source whether typed on a page in a book or glowing on a computer screen. Information taken from the Internet must be acknowledged with a citation.

What happens if I plagiarize?

“Any violation of academic integrity is a serious offense for which the student will be subject to grading sanctions up to and including failure in the class involved. Grading sanctions will be administered by his/her teacher. In addition, the student may be subject to additional disciplinary action by the College.” (Article VII, Student Handbook).

Where can I go for further information?

The Library page on plagiarism is at:
http://www.macomb.edu/library/plagiar.asp

The Plagiarism Statement at Macomb Online:
http://www.macomb.edu/online/macomb/resources/plagiarism.asp

The Student Handbook:
http://www.macomb.edu/geninfo/sturight.asp

Acceptable Use of Technology Resources (Board Policy):
http://www.macomb.edu/aboutmacomb/policies/UseOfInfoTechResources.asp

Adopted: May 2005

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LAB SCHEDULE FALL 2006

LECTURE SCHEDULE FALL 2006