BSC 1005 - Syllabus: Term II 2005
Dr. Chung

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Table Of Contents
Course Description Grading Scale Team Biology Topic Tips
Course Outcomes Success Tips How To Find A Journal Article
Co-requisites
 		Email Instructions Extra Credit Internet
Texts, Lecture Notes Email/ Homework Instructions  
Supplies Assignment Instructions For All Classmates
Course Requirements Newspaper Article

Grade Record
Exam Policies Team Biology Topic  
Grading Biology Topics

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Course Description:Course designed to give students an understanding of modern principles of biology, while focusing on the nature and activities of living organisms.  Course primarily for non-science majors.
     
Course Outcomes: link to The student should be able to:

  1. recognize the basic characteristics of life and describe the nature of science.
  2. explain the structure of atoms, chemical bonding, properties of water, and the groups of organic molecules.
  3. describe a theory of the origin of cells, distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, list cell organelles and their functions, describe membrane function, and detail the phases of mitosis and their significance.
  4. explain the energy requirements of cells, the central role of ATP, the generation of ATP during cellular respiration, the production of food by photosynthesis, and the role of enzymes in controlling chemical processes in cells.
  5. understand the principles of heredity as first worked out by G. Mendel and extended by others both in regard to chromosome behavior and to the statistical ratios of traits among offspring.
  6. understand the chemical and physical structure of the gene and its operation in the synthesis of polypeptides.
  7. discuss various aspects of topics in biology selected by the instructor.

 

Co-requisite, Texts, Lecture Notes, Supplies
Recommended Co-requisite BSC 1005L - General Biology Lab
Text Bundle Required
only at BCC Central 		Starr Bundle, 5 edition, 2002. Wadsworth Publishing.
*Essential Study Skills for Science Students
*Study Guide and Workbook for Starr's Biology, 2002 by Jackson & Taylor
*included with new Starr text bundle
Recommended BSC 1005 Lecture Notes - Term II 2005
How We Learn and Why We Don't [available in bookstore and U/CL]
Supplies Required Green scantron forms [6], sharpened # 2 pencils, and eraser. 
Two pocket folders. Academic calendar datebook.

Course Requirements: You are accountable for ALL course requirements.
Each student is responsible for

  1. Respectful, mature and responsible behavior. Turning off cell phones/beepers.
  2. Attending and participating in all classes. Punctuality is required.
  3. Planning ahead, critical thinking and problem solving.
  4. Checking your BCC student email everyday you are on campus.
  5. Use only your BCC student email account to email instructor. Include your name, course, class day and time in all emails.
  6. Working well with other students throughout the term. Completing tasks together will help you do better.
  7. All homework, lecture material, assigned readings, handouts, and assignments as required.
  8. Contacting the instructor immediately if you wil be absent or if there is a question or concern regarding this course.
Exam Policies
  1. Each exam may include multiple choice, true/false, matching, identification and essay questions.
  2. An  understanding of specific factual information and concepts presented will be required.
Exam 
Student responsibility a. scantron, sharpened # 2 pencil, eraser and a picture identification. 
b. select best answer for each question, fill in correct scantron block.
c. four exams.  
Clue sheet a. student's own 8 1/2 x 11 clue sheet may be used.
b. one side ONLY.
c. will be collected with your exam.
Late arrival cannot take exam if an exam has been handed in.
Make-up exams not available.
Lowest exam grade dropped.
Cheating  a. student will automatically FAIL course. 
b. see BCC policy in current college catalog.

Grading
Final grade based on total number of points earned  Includes
Homework, attendance, participation 20
Assignments 30
Three highest exams 3 x 50 = 150
Total  200

Grading Scale
Grade Minimum points needed  %
A 180 90-100
B 160 80-89
C 140  70-79
D 120  60-69
F 119 or less 59 or less

How To Be Successful In This Course: You will find it helpful to

  1. Realize that BSC 1005 requires a minimum of SIX hours per week in reading and studying.
  2. Read and use the suggestions in “Essential Study Skills for Science Students" and "How We Learn and How We Don't."
  3. Read chapters before class. Write questions in the text margins for discussion during class. Your understanding and final grade will be greater.
  4. Do your homework and submit on time. Earlier is better.
  5. Bring your text to class. Place lecture notes/handouts/homework in a loose leaf binder.
  6. Use the CD included with your text [see the Tech insert in your Starr bundle] and visit the text's web site.
    Link to http://www.brookscole.com/biology, choose "Biology", "Companion Sites", "Starr - basic concepts in Biology".
  7. Use the biology items in U/CL and LRC on reserve under “Dr. Chung”.
    Link to BSC 1005 Announcements Web Page.
  8. Seek the help of your team, instructor or biology tutor (U/CL 17-226) as soon as you have a question.
    Link to BCC science tutor's schedule.

Email Instructions

1 Obtain BCC student email ID. a. Go to http://www.broward.edu.
b. Select Student Email.
c. Follow the directions.
2 Use only your BCC student email account to email your instructor.  
3 Always include your name, course, class day/time in your emails.  
4 Check your BCC email everyday on campus.
Empty your BCC email box biweekly. Select, delete, purge.		  
5 Emails are answered Monday-Fridayday am.
 
6 Email problems

Contact BCC helpdesk at
a. BCC helpdesk [link] or
b. Monday-Friday 9-4 at (954) 201-7521

 

                                                        Email Homework Instructions [Do 1, 2]
Due Link to schedule: MWF TR
 Send in one email to the instructor a list of:
1 Read "Essential Study Skills for Science Students." a. the most important tip for each chapter: 1-6
b. a one sentence description of how you are actually going to implement each tip 1-6.
2 Read "How We Learn and Why We Don't."
[available at bookstore and at U/CL]

a. your learning style
b. one learning technique you should use.

Study Guide Homework Instructions

1
 Print schedule link to
2
 Print progress form link to
3
 Complete chapter items
4
 Self correct and submit by due date TBA
5
 Submit in a pocket folder [in this order]:
a. staple "biology progress form, with instructor comments" to front of folder
b. study guide homework

ALL Assignment Instructions [Late assignments are NOT accepted.]

1 EARLY
 Turn in assignments If there is a problem in how the assignment was done it can be returned for correction and resubmitted by the assignment's due date.
2 TYPED
 Include your name, the date and course #
3 DIRECTIONS Follow for each assignment.
4 GRADING

 

 Completeness, neatness, grammar, spelling and correct reference (publication, author, date, page #) are considered.  
5 DEADLINES
 Link to schedule: MWF TR
 They are intended to help you manage your time.
Your best work is not usually produced by waiting until the last minute.
6 CHECK U/CL Reserve Desk for samples in Dr. Chung's BSC 1005 binder [600.038].  

 

Newspaper Article, Required [10 points]
Due Link to schedule: MWF TR
 By first letter of last name.		 ie Chung 9/10 class
1 Choose an article published during the previous Monday-Sunday on any biology topic.
2 Use correct APA citation format. ie James, A. (2003, September 30). Cancer and tomatoes.  The Herald, p. A4. 
3 Type a summary: of  the basic idea of the article in a short paragraph. 
4 Staple the original article to the summary. 
5 Present a 5 minute oral summary to the class.
6 Be prepared to answer questions. 
7 Cannot be done early unless discussed with instructor prior to your due date. 

 
Team Biology Topic, Required [20 points]
Due Link to schedule: MWF TR   
 		ie 6/7 Biology Topic I
1
 Sign up for a biology topic.
2
 Meet/work with the other students who have signed up for the same biology topic. 
3
 Each student must find

a different scholarly journal article [minimum 4 pages without references] on the biology topic.
See "How to find a scholarly journal article." Use ALL steps.
4
 Article must be prior approved by the instructor.
5
 Attach Biology Progress form on top
 [link to form]
6

Complete checklist.
Type a summary

 [link to form]
of your individual article. [link to form]
7
 Develop a team summary of all the teams' articles, include citations, identify each student's contributions. Make copies for entire class.
8
 Rehearsal at least 2 weeks before presentation.
9

Oral presentation
Team + individual folders



Individual grade earned

Submit in an individual, pocket folder [in this order]:
a. staple "biology progress form, with instructor comments" to front of folder.
b. biology checklist, with instructor comments.
c. revised and original individual article summary, with instructor comments.
d. your journal article, approved by instructor.
e. hard copy of your Powerpoint slides [minimum 4 slides and 1 picture per person]

Submit in a team pocket folder [in this order]
a. team summary with citations in APA format.
b. labeled CD of team's Powerpoint slides. Cite in APA format the specific scholarly journal articles used on the first slide.
c. hard copy of all the Powerpoint slides in handout format.

Folders retained by instructor.

Be prepared to answer questions.

10
 Reminder

alert instructor ASAP if a team member is not meeting their team responsibilities.



Biology Topics
I Phytonutrients: Definition, Research (discuss minimum of 2 experiment studies), Benefits, Risks, What already known, Potential breakthrough
II Stem Cells: Definition, Sources (include umbilical stem cell retrieval & storage), Research, Uses [current, future]
III

Antibiotic Resistance: Definition, Research (discuss minimum of 2 experiment studies), Risks, What already known, Potential breakthroughs
V Genetic Testing: Definition, Description of how it is done, Diseases that can be detected, Applicability (=what determines if the gene will be expressed), Research, Future uses
VI One Genetic Disease [group choice] - Diagnosis, Clinical Features, Treatment [current, future]  
VI Medicinal Plants: Definition, Research (discuss minimum of 2 experiment studies), Benefits, Risks, What already known, Potential breakthroughs

Team Biology Topic Tips

1 Identify the tasks to be done and the deadline dates for each task. Link to schedule: MWF TR 
2 Coordinate the timely completion of each task.
3 Consult other resources for a better understanding of the biology topic (cite in handout).
4 Meet at least two weeks before your team presentation to make sure all the tasks have been done correctly and to rehearse
5 Check that your computer Powerpoint disk works in the classroom's electronic podium before your presentation date.
6 Have backup Powerpoint disk.
7 Note Every team member is responsible for the success of your presentation.
However, only those  students who actively participate in this assignment will receive credit.

Scholarly Journal Article: How to find [requires a current validated BCC or FAU student ID card]
Follow ALL the steps to find an acceptable article
Using Internet Explorer
Go to: http://www.linccweb.org
1
 a. go to left side
b. select Search by Specific Database
 
2
 a. select Broward Community College
b. type in your BCC or FAU library # [no spaces]
c. type in your PIN # [last 4 digits social security #].
d. select logon
 
3

a. select Alphabetical
b. select Science Complete Wilson
c. select Connect to Database

Use ALL steps

 

4

 a. at Search for type in your keyword [ie cloning]
b. at Dates from type in 2000
c. select Full text & Peer reviewed
e. select Start
 Options

5

 a. mark the article you want by clicking on the box at the left of the article record
b. the Print, Email & Save option is on the left of the Wilson Science Complete home page

Internet, Extra Credit   [10 points]
Due Link to schedule: MW/F
1 Choose course related topics.  
2 Use the search engine "Google"  to find appropriate sites.
3 Locate 5 different web sites [not pages] that provide credible information on these topics. http://www.broward.edu/index.jsp
is the same site as
http://www.broward.edu/faculty-staff/index.jsp
4 On cover sheet list each site's web address and a two sentence description.   
5 Attach 1 page from each site.  

Classmates

Name BCC email address Phone # Best time to contact
       
       
       
       
       
       

Grade Record

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FINAL NOTE!

Learning requires discipline, responsibility and commitment.
There is no shortcut.

Your instructor is available to help you:
1. analyze your study strategies.
     2. refer you to appropriate resources.
3. as a mentor.

However, it is YOU that ultimately determines what grade you earn in this course!

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