Spring 2007 Semester
Bio 100: Principles of Biology
Syllabus
Lecture Locations:
Section 12 meets in Rm. 2237 ofOxendine Hall
This page last updated on 3rd January 2007
Instructor: Wm. Bruce Ezell, Jr.
Office: Oxendine Hall, Room 2215
Telephone: (910)-521-6421
E-mail: william.ezell@uncp.edu
Office Hours: Students are always welcome!
Formal Office Hours: Hours are Posted on my office door.
Course Description: A student successfully completing
this course should be able to:
a) Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts of cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and evolution.
b) Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose, methods, and principles of scientific inquiry.
c) Better understand self and environment through knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
d) Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of technology upon the physical and human environment.
Text: Biology: Concepts and Connections.5th ed. Campbell, Mitchell, and Reece. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., CA (Required). If you purchased
a used book, make sure your copy has a CD-ROM disk, as assignments
may be made using this technology.
Website: A website (www.uncp.edu/home/ezell)
is provided to help each of you. In most cases, the material on the website is to
be used as a review after any given class. You are responsible for all material that appears on the website. In
general, quizzes shall correspond with the units listed
on the websites. This means that Quiz one shall cover material in Unit one.
Attendance: I expect of my students what I expect of
myself to wit, punctual, regular attendance, and diligent preparation. Class attendance is expected, and will be
monitored. No matter what the cause, an absence from class does not relieve the student from any course requirements.
There are no excused absences. You are allowed to miss six class sessions without penalty. Please save these absences for real needs (e.g., visits to see a physician, medical tests, etc.).
Any absences beyond the six allowed shall result in a deduction of three points per class missed from the students final average.
The roll is kept on a signature basis for each class. Students who fail to sign this role shall
be counted absent. Signing for another student constitutes an honour violation (see
UNCP Academic Honour Code).
Miscellaneous Concerns: Students may not receive cell
telephone calls during class. Make the members of your calling circle aware of the times you are in class. Do not
leave class for any purpose other than an emergency. Students leaving class early without permission shall be counted
as absent.
Evaluation: You are required to read the textbook prior
to the lecture and review the website after each class. There will be five exams during the lecture periods and
a comprehensive final during final week. The lowest
exam grade of exams 1-5 will be dropped. The four remaining exams and the final will count (20% for all exams)
towards your final grade. The 5th Exam is normally given on the same day as the final. You may not drop the final
exam. An exam missed for any reason will count automatically as one's drop grade. Missing two exams may result in an "F," or an incomplete grade for the course. If an incomplete
is assigned, the exams must be taken in the following semester. Student response sheets for all tests are retained for 7 days only, after the administration date of the exam, and then destroyed. Any students concerns regarding any
tests must be expressed during this time period.
Grading Scale:
A = 93-100
C = 74-76
A- = 90-92
C- = 70-73
B+ = 87-89
D+ = 67-69
B = 83-86
D- = 64-66
B- = 80-82
D = 60-63
C+ = 77-79
F = below 60
TENTATIVE LECTURE AND READING SCHEDULE**
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Dates: |
Readings: | Topics: |
Special Terms & History of Biology (1) N.B. The first two topics are not in the text |
Introduction, Philosophy & History of Science |
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| 10 August | Chapter 1 (2) | Complete History/ Begin Scientific Method |
| 17 August | Chapter 1 (3) | Nature of Life |
| 20 August | Review | *** |
| 22 August | Chapter 2 (4) | Chemical Basis of life |
| 24 August | Chapter 3 (5) | Chemical Basis for life |
| 27 August | Chapter 3 (6) | Cellular molecules |
| 29 August | Chapter 3 (7) | Cellular molecules |
| 31 August | ***Exam 1*** | ***History, Scientific Method, and Chapters 1-3*** |
| 3 September | Holiday (8) | Labour Day Holiday: No Classes! |
| 5 September | Chapter 4 (9) | Tour of the Cell |
| 7 September | Chapter 4 (10) | Tour of the Cell |
| 10 September | Chapter 5 (11) | The working cell |
| 12 September | Chapter 5 (12) | The working cell |
| 14 September | Chapter 5 (13) | The working cell |
| 17 September | Chapter 7 (14) | Photosynthesis Modules 7.1 through 7.6 only |
| 19 September | ***Exam 2*** | ***Chapters 4,5, & 7*** |
| 21 September | Chapter 6 (15) | Cellular Respiration (88-95 & Page 103) |
| 24 September | Chapter 6 (16) | Cellular Respiration (see pp above) |
| 26 September | Chapter 6 (17) | Cellular Respiration (see pp above) |
| 28 September | Chapter 8 (18) | Cellular basis for reproduction (text as assigned) |
| 1 October | Chapter 8 (19) | Cellular basis for reproduction (text as assigned) |
| 3 October | Chapter 9 (20) | Patterns of Inheritance |
| 5 October | ***Exam 3***(21) | ***Chapters 6-9*** |
| 8 October | Chapter 9 | Chapters 6 & 9 Cont. |
| 10 October | Chapter 10 (22) | The Molecular Biology of the Gene |
| 12 October | Chapter 10 (23) | The Molecular Biology of the Gene |
| 15 October | Chapter 13 (24) | How Populations Evolve |
| 17 October | Chapter 14 (25) | The Origin of Species |
| 19 October | Flex Date | |
| 22 October | Chapter 15 (27) | The Origin of Species |
| 24 October | Chapter (28) | The Biosphere |
| 26 October | Chapter 34 (28) | The Biosphere |
| 29 October | Possible Review (30) | |
| 31 October | ***Exam 4*** | ***Chapters 10-15 & Chapter 34*** |
| 2 November | Chapter 35 (31) | Population Dynamics (text as assigned) |
| 5 November | Flex Date | |
| 7 November | Chapter 35 (32) | Populations Dynamics |
| 9 November | Chapter (33) | Communities & Ecosystems |
| 12 November | Chapter (34) | Communities & Ecosystems |
| 14 November | Chapter 38 (35) | Conservation Biology |
| 16 November | Chapter 38 (36) | Conservation Biology |
| 19 November | "Flex Day" | |
| 21 November | "Flex Day" | |
| 26 November | Exam Number 5 | |
| 28 November | Flex Day | |
| 30 November | Last Day of Classes | |
| N.B. | Special Note: Examination 5 shall be given with the Final Exam | if we are running behind the schedule |
| ***Examination for this Class: See Exam Schedule |
Good Luck!