Science Dept.
BIO 113 Biology and Ecology Syllabus
COURSE OUTLINE
BIO113 Biology and Ecology
Prepared by
Joseph Cabaup
JANUARY, 2003
Date
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: BIO113 Biology and Ecology
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
A basic course in biology which covers the fundamental concepts of
the origin and development of life, the molecular basis of life,
cell theory, tissues, the interrelationships of plants, animals
and the physical environment, inheritance, behavior, evolution,
and an introduction to classification. Includes a two-hour lab.
PREREQUISITE(S) (IF ANY): None
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 4
INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Cabaup
Phone: (603) 752-1113 x 2040
Office Hours:
TEXTBOOK(S) REQUIRED:
Author: W. Keeton
Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Edition: Latest
Publisher: W.W. Norton Publishing Company, Inc.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY READING:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:
That the student:
1. Develop a basic understanding of the scientific
enterprise and the scientific method.
2. Develop a logical and critical approach to the
study of living things.
3. Develop a basic understanding of the theories
pertaining to the origin of life.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic biological
compounds (carbohydrates, fats and amino acids).
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of osmosis, diffusion
and active transport.
6. Describe the structure and function of DNA,
mRNA, and the basic cell organelles.
7. Demonstrate a knowledge of the function, and
identify the stages, of mitosis and meiosis.
8. Identify and describe the structure and function
of the basic plant and animal tissues.
9. Demonstrate a knowledge of terrestrial and aquatic
succession, nutrient cycling and energy flow, and
basic population dynamics.
10. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Mendellian inheritance.
11. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal behavior.
12. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of taxonomy.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Class, Lecture, Laboratory, Field Trips when possible.
BIO113 Biology and Ecology
GRADING POLICY:
Tests and Quizzes.........40%
Laboratory................40%
Final Exam................20%
INSTRUCTOR'S POLICIES:
Attendance Requirements: Attendance as per Student Handbook.
Reasons for an excused absence must be given to the instructor
in written form, i.e., letter. Should makeup be approved, it must
be completed on the day of return, whether or not there is a scheduled
class, and also as per Student Handbook.
If you have a documented disability that may affect your performance
in this course, please advise the instructor immediately so
appropriate accommodations may be put in place. Accommodations may be
arranged through the Disability Services Coordinator, Deborah
Stewart in room #106. Accommodations and assistive technology
are available to students at no additional cost, and should be
accessed at the beginning of each semester.
COURSE TIMETABLE
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CLASS/UNIT CLASS/UNIT LEARNING LEARNING ACTIVITY/
NUMBER OBJECTIVE READING ASSIGNMENT
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Week 1 Intro/Sci & Sci Method pp. 1-19
Origin of Life pp. 529-551
LAB: Intro to the Microscope LAB
Week 2 Origin of Life pp. 529-551
Chemistry pp. 22-83
Intro to Carbohydrates AV aid
LAB: Slide Preparations LAB
Week 3 Chemistry pp. 22-83
Intro to Fat AV aid
Intro to Amino Acids AV aid
LAB: Slide Preparations LAB
Week 4 Chemistry pp. 22-83
Intro to Osmosis AV aid, pp. 85-119
Nature of the Gene pp. 205-223
LAB: Osmosis & Diffusion LAB
Week 5 Test I (100 points)
Intro to DNA AV aid
Cell Theory pp. 85-151
Intro to the Animal Cell AV aid
LAB: Cellular Structures LAB
Week 6 Cellular Reproduction pp. 309-333
Intro to Mitosis AV aid
Plant Tissues pp. 622-629,
743-758, 819-839,
795-800
LAB: Mitosis LAB
Week 7 Animal Tissues pp. 703-712,991-995,
1002-1011, 1073-1080,
864-875
Immunity & Defense pp. 374-405, 138
764-777
LAB: Tissues LAB
Week 8 Test II (100 points)
Ecology AV aid
Energy Flow pp 1159-1167
LAB: Ecology Field Trip TESA LAB
Week 9 Energy Flow AV Aid
Terrestrial Succession pp. 1145-1157
Aquatic Succession pp. 1145-1157
LAB: Ecological LAB
Week 10 Biomes pp. 1182-1204
Intro to Water Cycle AV Aid
Intro to Carbon Cycle AV Aid
LAB:Population Dynamics LAB
Week 11 Intro to N Cycle AV Aid
Intro to Population Dynamics AV Aid
Population Dynamics pp. 1119-1145
LAB: Option LAB
Week 12 Test III (100 points)
Inheritance pp. 407-420
Intro Mendel Inheritance AV aid
Animal Behavior pp. 1087-1117
LAB: Mendelian Inheritance LAB
Week 13 Animal Behavior pp. 1087-1117
Migration pp. 1112-1116
LAB: Taxonomy Lab: Plants LAB pp. 597-642
Week 14 Evolution pp. 445-508, 514-527
pp. 712-717
Plant Kingdom pp. 597-642
LAB: Taxonomy Lab: Plants LAB
Week 15 Taxonomy pp. A1 to A6
Animal Kingdom
LAB: Taxonomy Lab: Animal LAB
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Department Chairperson: ____________________ Date: ______________
Approved by
Dean of Academic Affairs____________________ Date: ______________
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