fivefingers - Bio202 lab syllabus CUNY

I. Basis for Final Grade

Assessment

Percent of Final Grade

Instructors Laboratory Exams*

20%

Departmental Midterm

20%

FINAL PRACTICAL EXAM

Departmental Final Lab Exam

30%

30%

Laboratory Lab Manual: Exploring Biology in the Laboratory SECOND EDITION (customized for bio 202) by Pendarvis & Crawley. Publisher : Morton. This must be brought to each lab meeting.

Students must read the laboratory assignment and create a list of all the words in bold-faced type as well as its definition and page number to turn in at the beginning of the lab period. This list will form the basis of the test given every other week at the beginning of lab.

I.           Required Materials

Lab coats are required and must be worn while in the lab. Dissection Kit, Goggles and the lab manual must be brought to each lab.

BIOL 202 Syllabus

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

·          Dissecting Kit & Eyeprotection

·          Lab coat (a must to enter the lab)

·          Write-in Exercises at the end of each Exercise

·          PRE-LAB EXERCISE AS HOMEWORK

LABORATORY SESSIION 1 &2   Bacteria & Viruses

EXERCISES 15-18

LABORATORY SESSION 3           Protist Diversity

EXERCISES 18 CONTINUED & 19

LABORATORY SESSION 4           Fungii & Bryophytes

EXERCISES 25 & 20

LABORATORY SESSION 5           SEEDLESS VASCULAR PLANTS & GYMNOSPERMS

EXERCISES 21 & 22

LABORATORY SESSION 6           ANGIOSPERMS & PLANT ANATOMY

EXERCISES 23 & 24

LABORATORY SESSION7            ANIMAL TISSUES & PHYLA PORIFERA, CNIDARIA & CTENOPHORA

EXERCISES 26 & 27

LABORATORY SESSION 8           LOPHOTROCHOZOANS

EXERCISE 28

LABORATORY SESSION 9           ECDYSOZOANS

EXERCISE 29

LABORATORY SESSION 9           DEUTEROSTOMES

EXERCISE 30



LABORATORY SESSION 10

EXERCISE 29                            Animal Diversity III

LABORATORY SESSION 11

EXERCISE 30                             Deuterostome Anatomy

LABORATORY SESSION 12         HUMAN SKIN, SKELETAL & MUSCULAR SYSTEMS

EXERCISE 30 cont, 31 & 32

LABORATORY SESSION 13         NERVOUS, CARDIOVASCULA & RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS

EXERCISE 33 & 34

LABORATORY SESSION 14

FINAL Practical exam

LABORATORY SESSION

Departmental Final

BIOL 252 LABORATORY SCHEDULE

LABORATORY MANUAL:
Seeley's Anatomy and physiology 9th EdBy Eric Wise
Publisher: McGraw-Hill

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
1. Dissecting Kit
2. Lab coat (must wear to enter lab)
3. Lab Notebook

LABORATORY SESSION 1
Introduction to the Nervous System Spinal Cord and Somatic Nerves	Exercise 16 Exercise 18
LABORATORY SESSION 2
Brain and Cranial Nerves External and Internal	Exercise 17
LABORATORY SESSION 3
Nervous System Physiology B Stimuli and Reflexes Introductory to Sensory Receptors	Exercise 19 Exercise 20
LABORATORY SESSION 4
Taste and Smell Eye and Vision Ear, Hearing, and Balance	Exercise 21 Exercise 22 Exercise 23
LABORATORY SESSION 5
Endocrine System	Exercise 24
LABORATORY SESSION 6
Structure of the Heart Electrical Conductivity of the Heart Functions of the Heart	Exercise 27 Exercise 28 Exercise 29
LABORATORY SESSION 7
Introduction to Blood Vessels and Arteries of the Upper Body Arteries of the Lower Body	Exercise 30 Exercise 31
LABORATORY SESSION 8
Veins and Special Circulations Functinos of Vessels and the Lymphatic System	Exercise 32 Exercise 33
LABORATORY SESSION 9
Structure of the Respiratory System Respiratory Function, Breathing, and Respiration	Exercise 35 Exercise 36
LABORATORY SESSION 10
Anatomy of the Digestive System. Study all diagrams.	Exercise 38
LABORATORY SESSION 11
Urinary System Urinalysis	Exercise 40 Exercise 41
LABORATORY SESSION 12
Reproductive System. Study diagrams.	Exercise 42
LABORATORY SESSION 13
Female Reproductive System. Study diagrams.	Exercise 44
LABORATORY SESSION 12
UNIFORM DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM - Last day of lab session

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BIO 251 LECTURE SCHEDULE

Week Topic Chapter

1 The Human Organism
An introduction to the structure and functional organization of the human organism, homeostasis, terminology of the body plan; planes, body cavities and serous membranes. This should include important clinical terminology, an explanation of these terminologies as well as relating their meanings to the origin of the words (etymology). 1

2 The Chemical Basis of Life
Emphasis should be placed on Basic Chemistry; Chemical Reactions and Energy; Inorganic Chemistry (water, solution concentrations; acids and bases; oxygen; carbon dioxide); Organic Chemistry (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids (DNA/RNA); and, adenine triphosphate (ATP). 2

3 Structure and Function of the Cell
Emphasis should be on the following:
Functions of the cell (Table 3.1); How we see cells; plasa membrane; membrane lipids; membrane proteins; movement through the plasma membrane (osmosis and diffusion); filtration; endocytosis and exocytosis; organelles; cell cycle; protein synthesis; mitosis; meiosis 3

4 Histology: The Study of Tissues
Emphasis should be on the following: Tissues and histology; embryonic tissue; epithelial tissue (classification, functions; glands); connective tissue 4

5 Integumentary System
The entire chapter should be studied in detail except details of hair and nails. Skin and vitamin D, glands of the skin, and blood supply to the skin should be emphasized. Where possible discuss a few of the Clinical Focus clinical disorders.
MID-TERM EXAMINATION 5

6 Blood
The entire chapter is important but special emphasis should be put on the following: functions of blood; blood cells (red and white blood cells, blood platelets, types of blood cells, their names, functions, and quantity (Table 19-2); blood plasma and plasma proteins; hemoglobin; sickle cell; physical characteristics of blood, formed elements, Rh and ABO systems, and hemostasis 19

7 Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy
1. Axial Skeleton
Details of the entire chapter should be emphasized. Identification of individual bones should be dealt with in the lab.
2. Appendicular Skeleton
Details of the entire chapter should be emphasized.Identification of individual bones should be dealt with in the lab. 6&7

8 Articulations and Movements (Joints)
Details of the entire chapter should be emphasized. Identification of different types of joints should be dealt with in the lab. Clinical Focus - Joint Disorders can be emphasized in the lecture. 8

9 Muscular System: Histology and Physiology
Details of the entire chapter should be emphasized. Comparison and explanations of the three types of muscle tissue Slding-Filament Model, etc. 9

10 Muscular System: Gross Anatomy
Most of this chapter should be discussed in the lab. Emphasis in the lecture should be limited to the discussion of the basis of naming skeletal muscles as well as the origin and insertion of the following muscles: biceps, triceps, sternocleidomastoid (SCM), rectus abdominis, internal oblique, external oblique, quadriceps femoris, gluteus maximus, Hamstring group, etc. Discuss, in general, general exterior and interior muscles; give examples; anterior/superficial muscles, muscle groups as summarized in Tables 10-1 through 10-20. Identification of individual muscles should be handled as practical as possible in the lab. 10

BIOL 251 LABORATORY SCHEDULE

LABORATORY MANUAL Laboratory Manual, Seeley’s Anatomy and Physiology, 9th ed By Eric Wise

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

1. Dissecting Kit
2. Lab coat (must wear to enter lab)
3. Lab Notebook

LABORATORY OBJECTIVES:
To provide an understanding of the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs of the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems. Lecture material will be re-inforced with relevant laboratory dissections and physiological experiments.

BE SURE TO ANSWER THE REVIEW QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EACH LAB EXERCISE.

LABORATORY SESSION I

Introduction: See Laboratory Guidelines (inside front cover)

Organs, Systems, and Organization of the Body Microscopy

Microscopy Exercise 1
Exercise 2

LABORATORY SESSION II

Cell Structure and Function - osmosis, diffusion, filtration Exercise 3

LABORATORY SESSION III

Tissues - Slides: Epithelial tissue, Muscular tissue, Nervous tissuen Exercise 4

LABORATORY SESSION III

Tissues - Slides: Epithelial tissue, Muscular tissue, Nervous tissuen Exercise 4

LABORATORY SESSION IV

Tissues - Slides: Connective tissue proper, Osseous tissue (bone) Vascular tissue (blood), Cartilage Exercise 4

LABORATORY SESSION V

Integumentary System Exercise 5

LABORATORY SESSION VI - UNIFORM MIDTERM EXAM

LABORATORY SESSION VII

Introduction to the Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Exercise 6

LABORATORY SESSION VIII

Appendicular Skeleton Exercise 7

LABORATORY SESSION IX

Axial Skeleton B Vertebrae, Ribs, Sternum, Hyoid Bones Exercise 8

LABORATORY SESSION X

Axial Skeleton B Skull Exercise 9

LABORATORY SESSION XI

Articulations Exercise 10

LABORATORY SESSION XII

Muscles of the Shoulders and Upper Extremity Exercise 12

LABORATORY SESSION XIII

Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, Leg, and Foot Exercise 13

LABORATORY SESSION XIV

Muscles of the Head and Neck

Muscles of the Torso Exercise 14
Exercise 15

LABORATORY SESSION XIV

UNIFORM DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM

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MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE / CUNY/ FALL 2011

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

BIO 261 SYLLABUS

BIO 261: PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSION.

Coordinator: Dr. Bolnet

If you are registering for BIO 261 you must also register for BIOL 261, the lab component of the course

Textbooks:

*Microbiology: A Human Perspective. (Sixth edition).Authors: Nester, Roberts Jr.,

Anderson, Pearsall and Nester Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Or

*Microbiology: A Human Perspective (Sixth edition).Authors: Nester, Anderson, Roberts

and Nester. Medgar Evers College Edition.Publisher: McGraw-Hill.

*Student Lecture Companion to accompany Nester Microbiology (fifth edition) Author: C. Bolnet. Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Lab Manual:Selected Lab exercises from the Benson’s Microbiological Applications

/Laboratory Manual in General microbiology by Alfred E. Brown (tenth edition) and the Laboratory Manual and Workbook in Microbiology by Morello, Mizer, Granato (eight edition). Publisher: McGraw-Hill

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce the student i) to the principles of microbiology and microbiological techniques with emphasis on bacterial, fungal, viral, protozoan and helminths pathogens,

ii) to the principles of immunology in the control of infectious diseases.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS (Prerequisite: BIO 152 or 202 or 252 and CHEM 112)

Attendance to lecture and laboratory classes is required. Any student who is absent from a class meeting is responsible for all announcements made by the professor including test dates. Students should be in class on time, listen attentively, take notes, read the textbook and assigned readings and ask questions when necessary. Students are also encouraged to form study groups consisting of 4 to 5 students and help each other. Tutorial services are also available. Students are urged to seek the help of their professor in the event that they have problems that need attention.

GRADING:     The student's final grade will be determined as follows:

Lecture Grade……………………………………………………………            60% of course grade

            Instructor’s classroom exams                                         25%

            Uniform Departmental Midterm                                     15%

            Uniform Departmental Final                                           20%

Lab Grade……………………………………………………………………40% of course grade

            Instructor’s classroom exams                                         20%

            Uniform Departmental Midterm                                     10%

            Uniform Departmental Final                                           10%

Besides the two departmental exams, weekly quizzes, at least four hourly tests will be given by individual instructors.   At the end of the semester, the marks for the lecture, lab and departmental exams will be added up to determine the student's final grade for the course. A letter grade will be assigned to BIO 261 and a "P" or "F" will be assigned to BIOL 261. If a student earns an "F" grade for BIO 261, that student automatically will have an "F" grade for BIOL 261.There will be no makeup exam for the uniform departmental midterm and the uniform departmental final.

BIO 261 Syllabus /FALL 2011

WEEK             CHAPTERS and TOPICS

I-VII                Chapter 1, 3,5,12, 13,14,15,16, 18, 19, and 20

Chapter 1          Human and Microbial World (1.1 to 1.5)

                        Chapter 3          Microscopy and Cell structure (3.1 to 3.3; 3.6 to 3.13)

                         Chapter 5          Control of Microbial Growth (5.1 to 5.6)

                         Chapter 7          The blueprint of life, from DNA to Protein (7.1)

                         Chapter 12        The eukaryotic members of the microbial world

                                                 (12.1 to 12.5 and table 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6)

                         Chapter 13        Viruses of Bacteria (13.1, 13, and 13.3)

                         Chapter 14        Viruses, Prions and Viroids: infectious agents of animals

                                                 and plants (14.1, 14.214.3 and 14.7)

Instructor’s Examination I (chapters: 1, 3, 5, 7, 12,13,14)



                         Chapter 15        The innate immune response (15.1 to 15.8)

                         Chapter 16       The adaptative immune response (16.1 to 16.9)

                         Chapter 17       Host-Microbe Interactions (17.1 to 17.10)

                         Chapter 18       Immunologic disorders (18.1 to 18.7)

                         Chapter 19       Application of immune responses (19.1 to 19.5)

                         Chapter 20       Epidemiology (20.1, 20.4 and, 20.5)

Instructor’s Examination II (chapters: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20)

VIII DEPARTMENTAL MIDTERMEXAM          (Dates TBA)

                         (chapters:1,3,5,7, 12,13,14,15,16, 17,18,19 and 20)

IX-XII              Chapter 21 to 24

                         Chapter 21       Antimicrobial medications

                                                (21.1 to 21.7 and figures 21.2; 21.3; 21.4 , 21.7, 21.14 21.15,21.16; see also page 479, first paragraph: ”antimicrobial medication that interfere with processes essential to Mycobacterium tuberculosis”/ 21.4 to 21.7)

                         Chapter 22       Respiratory system infections (22.2 to 22.7)

                         Chapter 23       Skin infections (23.2 to 23.5)

                         Chapter 24       Wound Infections (24.1 to 24.5)

Instructor’s Examination III (chapter 21 to 24)

XIII-XVI          Chapter 25 to 28

                         Chapter 25        Alimentary System infections (25.2 to 27.7)

                         Chapter 26       Genitourinary infections (25.2 to 25.8)

                         Chapter 27       Nervous system infections (26.2 to 26.6)

                         Chapter 28       Blood and Lymphatic Infections (28.2 to 28.5)

Instructor’s Examination IV (chapter25 to 28)



DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAMINATION                      (Dates TBA)

                         (chapters:1,3,5,7, 12,13,14,15,16, 17,18,19 and 20 to 28)



FINAL EXAMS WEEK                                             (Dates TBA)

FALL 2011 /BIOL 261 Syllabus

All BIOL 261 students are required to provide themselves with a LAB COAT. Any student coming to lab without a lab coat will be asked to leave and will receive a zero for that day of work. Lab reports are expected at the beginning of the next laboratory session. There will be no make up labs or lab exams.

Week

Topics---------------------------------------

Lab Book exercises -----

1

Basic Microbiology lab safety

Microscope

Ex# 1; Ex # 2; Ex # 3

2

Aseptic techniques

Smear preparation

Simple stain

Ex # 8

Ex # 10

Ex# 11

3

Gram staining

Acid-fast staining

Ex # 14

Ex# 16

4

Capsular staining

Spore staining

Flagella (slides)

Instructor’s examination I

Ex# 13

Ex# 15

slides

Instructor’s examination I

5

Culture Media Preparation

Pure Culture technique

Ubiquity of Bacteria

The Fungi

Ex #18

Ex# 9

EX# 6

Ex# 7

6

Cultivation of anaerobes

Urine culture techniques

Ex# 19

Ex# 26 (section X, after INDEX)

7

Neisseria and Spirochetes

Antimicrobial Sensitivity testing

Evaluation of antiseptics

Ex# 27 (section X, after INDEX)

Ex# 33

Ex# 34

8

Departmental Midterm Examination

(In your regular classroom)

Based on all the exercises above

9

Oxidation and Fermentation tests/Results

Instructor examination II

Ex# 38

Instructor examination II

10

Hydrolytic Reactions

Biochemical tests

Ex# 39

Ex# 40

11

The Staphylococci

The Streptococci

Ex # 52

Ex# 53

12

Ex# 52 and #53 continued

Gram negative intestinal pathogens

Ex # 52 ; Ex# 53 cont’d

Ex# 54

13

Ex# 52 Ex#53; Ex# 54 continued

Ex # 52 ; Ex# 53; Ex# 54cont’d

Spring recess

Spring recess

14

The Enterotube II system

Slide agglutination test

Instructor examination III

Ex# 43

Ex# 55

Instructor examination III

15

Departmental Final Examination

In your regular classroom

Departmental Final Examination

(Cumulative)

16

Instructor’s Final exams

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Bio 152 syllabus

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Prerequisite: BIO 151.
Students who have successfully completed the BIO 151 lab/lecture are allowed to enroll in Bio 252. Those students registering for BIO 152 must also register for BIOL 152 which is the laboratory part of the course. The course carries 4 credits and meets six hours a week (3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab).

GRADING: The student’s final grade for BIO 152 will be determined as follows:

LECTURE GRADE:.......................................60% of course grade
Instructor's classroom exams*................................25%
Uniform departmental midterm................................15%
Uniform departmental final......................................20%
* Besides the two departmental exams, there will be AT LEAST two lecture exams given by the instructor.

LAB GRADE:.............................................40% of course grade
Instructor's contribution towards lab grade*..............20%
Departmental written lab midterm............................10%
Departmental written lab final.................................10%
*Besides the two departmental lab exams, there will be AT LEAST two practical lab exams given by the lab instructor.

THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS FOR ANY OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EXAMS. At the end of the semester, the marks for the lecture, lab and all departmental exams will be added up to determine the student’s final grade for the course. A letter grade will be assigned to BIO 152 and a “P” or “F” will be assigned to BIOL 152. Students earning an “F” grade for BIO 152 will automatically be assigned an “F” grade for BIOL 152.

BIO 152 LECTURE TOPICS

Week Topic Chapter

1 Cardiovascular System Blood : Functions of Blood, Plasma Formed Elements, red blood cell formation and red blood cell turnover, normal and abnormal hemoglobins (Hgb S), blood plasma plasma proteins; physical characteristics of blood; white blood cells and hemostasis. Blood typing and blood matching should be emphasized in the lab 19

2 Cardiovascular System. The Heart. Functions of the Heart. Anatomy of the Heart. Coronary Circulation. Heart Chambers and Valves. Heartbeat and the Conduction System 20

3 The Electrocardiogram. Difference between action potential in Cardiac muscle and action potential in skeletal muscle. 21

4 Cardiovascular System, Peripheral Circulation and Regulation Functions of the Peripheral Circulation. General features of Blood Vessel Structure. Pulmonary Circulation. Systemic Circulation. 21

5 Dynamics of Blood Circulation. Blood Pressure. Heartbeat and Cardiodynamics. Cardiac Cycle Heart rate, Stroke Volume and Cardiac Output. 21

6 Lymphatic System and Immunity. Functions of Lymphatic System. Lymphatic Vessels and Lymphatic Tissue and Organs. Immunity. Innate Immunity (Nonspecific) and Adaptive Immunity (Specific) Antibody-Mediated Immunity. Cell-Mediated Immunity. Immune Interactions. Immunotherapy. Acquired Immunity. Effects of Aging On the Lymphatic System and Immunity. 22

7 Respiratory System. Functions of the Respiratory System. Anatomy and Histology of the Respiratory System.Ventillation. Measuring Lung Function. Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities. Physical Principles of Gas Exchange. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood. Rhythmic Ventilation. Modification of Ventilation.Respiratory Adaptations to Exercise. Effects of Aging On the Respiratory System. 23

MID-TERM EXAMINATION

8 Digestive System. Anatomy of the Digestive System. Functions of The Digestive System. Histology of the Digestive System. Regulation Of the Digestive System. 24

9 Functions of the Major Sections of the Digestive System. Accessory Organs, Liver,Gallbladder and Pancreas.Digestion Of Major Foods- Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and Nucleic acids. 24

10 Urinary System. Functions of the Urinary System. Kidney Anatomy and Histology. Anatomy and Histology of the Ureters and Urinary bladder. Urine Production.Regulation of Urine Concentration and Volume. Clearance and Tubular Maximum. Effects of Aging on the Kidneys. 26

11 Reproductive System. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System. Sperm cell development. Physiology of Male Reproduction. 28

12 Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System. Oocyte development and Fertilization. Physiology of Female Reproduction. Effects of Aging on Reproductive System. 28

13 Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics. Prenatal Development. Fertilization. Implantation of the Blastocyst and Development of the Placenta. Formation of Germ Layers. Development of the Organ Systems 29

14 Growth of the Fetus. Parturition. The Newborn. Lactation. First Year After Birth. Life Stages. Aging. Death. Genetics. Genetic Disorders. Genetic Counseling.

FINAL EXAM LABORATORY TOPICS

LABORATORY TOPICS

Session Topic Exercise

1 Blood 25-26

2 The Cardiovascular System Structure of the Heart 27

3 Cardiovascular Sounds & Heart Rate Control 29

4 Electrocardiogram Monitoring Chart records & Computerized Hardware 28

5 The Arterial System 30-31

6 The Venous System and Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure 32 & 34

7 Functions of Vessels and The Lymphatic System 33

8 The Respiratory System The Respiratory Organs 35

9 Respiratory Function, Breathing, and Respiration 36

10 MIDTERM EXAM - PRACTICAL & WRITTEN

11 The Anatomy of the Digestive System 38

Physiology of the Digestive System 39

12 The Anatomy of the Urinary System Urine: Composition & Tests 40

13 The Male and Female Reproductive Systems 42-43

14 FINAL EXAM - PRACTICAL & WRITTEN

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GENERAL BIOLOGY II, BIO 202

Textbook: Biology, By Neal A. Campbell and J.B.Reece, Medgar Evers College Custom ed.
Publisher:Benjamin Cummings

Laboratory Manual: Investigating Biology, By J.G. Morgan and M.E.B. Carter, Medgar Evers College Custom ed.
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This organismal biology and ecology is the second part of the two-semester general biology course for science majors. It will cover introduction to virus; diversities in bacteria, protists, plants and animals; selected forms and functions in flowering plants and in humans; animal behavior; organisms and their environments. The laboratory component of this course will familiarize students with diversities in organisms, their forms and functions by demonstrations and hands-on on experiments.

COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES

The Goals of this course:
To provide students with a basic foundation of biology so that they can proceed to a higher level of biological inquiry. Expose students with challenging learning experiences which explore varied responses to the human condition, develop the skills to facilitate analytical inquiry, promote global awareness, encourage social consciousness, foster creativity, analytical and problem solving skills that are essential for professional competencies in the student’s chosen career.

The Objectives of this course are:

Understand and use of scientific method in observation and analysis of living organisms and their environment.

Develop an appreciation of diversities in plants and animals, their adaptations and usefulness.

Use of classification skills in organizing and sequencing the biological information.

Develop skills to describe, analyze, compare, contrast and relate biological forms and functions and explain meaningful arrangements of biological information.

Develop skills in relating the biological theory to real life situation, recognizing human activities that affect the natural environment.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this course, students will be able to identify, understand and appreciate diversities in organisms and their usefulness, compare and contrast different biological processes and their interrelationships, the interaction between organisms and their environments. They should have sufficient background preparation for upper level courses, such as Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Endocrinology, Chordate morphology, Neurobiology, Developmental Biology and Ecology.

METHODOLOGY:
Instruction methods will include lecture, lab experiments and observation, audiovisual material, computer assignments, group assignments, quizzes and major exams. Field trips may also be included.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Regular and punctual attendance in lectures and labs.
Cheating and/or plagiarism will result in grade of “F” (see college policy).
Maintaining class discipline
Usually no make-up tests will be available
Late submission of assignments /term papers is unacceptable or may lead to deduction of points.
Wearing a lab coat is required during lab sessions
No food, drink and phone conversation during class/lab/exam sessions
Points may be deducted for delayed submission of exam paper/scantrons on completion of exam.
Lab report will not be graded for the lab not attended
Consecutive absence of more than twice the class meets in a week will result in grade of “F”.

COURSE EVALUATION

Lecture:	Departmental Mid-term Departmental Final Quizzes, Assignments etc. Total	25% 25% 50% 100%
Lab:	Biweekly lab quiz Final lab exam Weekly lab report Total	33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 100%

Final Lecture Score:	Total lecture score/100X60
Final Lab Score:	Total lab score/100X40
Final Grade:	Final Lecture score + Final Lab. score

Grading Scale: 97-100 = A+; 93-96.9 = A; 90-92.9 = A-; 87.1-89.9 = B+; 83-87 = B; 80-82.9 = B-; 77.1-79.9 = C+; 73-77 = C; 67.1-69.9 = D+; 63-67 = D; 60-62.9 = D-; 00-59.0 = F.
A grade of “D” is not acceptable toward a degree at Medgar Evers College.

ADDITIONAL READINGS

Raven P.H. and Johnson, G.B. 2002. Biology (Sixth ed.), WCB/McGraw-Hill Company, New York.
Gould, J.L. and Keton, W. T. 1996. Biological Science (sixth edition), W.W. Norton & Company. New York.
Mader, S.S. 1998. Biology (sixth edition) WCB/McGraw-Hill

LECTURE TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Week 1	Viruses: Ch. 18 and Prokaryotes: Ch 27 Structural features of a typical bacteriophage, a plant virus and an animal virus Multiplication of T4 bacteriophage & HIV virus, Prions & viroids; Importance of Virus. Structural features of a typical bacterium; Bacterial Diversity, Adaptation & Importance.
Week 2	Protists: Ch 28 Diversity among protests and their importance. Assignment 1: Virus, bacteria and protests (due same day next week)
Week 3	Diversities among plants: Ch 29, 30 and Fungi: 31 General characteristics and importance of plant groups- Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms (flowering plants). Structural features of a typical fungus; Fungal diversity and their importance
Week 4&5	.Animal Diversity: Ch 33, 34 General characteristics of major animal groups. Assignment 2: Diversities in plant, Fungi and animals (due same day next week)
Week 6	A comparative overview of Transport systems between flowering plants and humans. Ch. 36, 42
Week 7	A comparative overview of Action of hormones between flowering plants and humans. Ch. 39,45 MID TERM EXAM (topics 1-6)
Week 8	A comparative overview of Mode of nutrition between flowering plants and humans. Ch. 37, 41
Week 9&10	A comparative overview of Reproduction and development between flowering plants and humans. Ch. 38, 46 Assignment 3: Comparative studies between plant and animal systems (topics 7-10)
Week 11	How immune system works in humans, Ch. 43
Week 12	Human Nervous systems and their functions. Ch. 48
Week 13	Animal behavior Ch. 51 Assignment 4: topics 11-13 (due same day next week)
Week 14	Community interactions, Ch. 53
Week 14	Ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, Ch. 54
Week 15	Human impact on the environment. Ch. 55 Assignment 5: Ecology (due final exam day)

LABORATORY SESSIONS

Lab. 1	Bacteria as an experimental organism
Lab. 2	Study of Diversity among Protists and Fungi
Lab. 3	Investigating Plant diversities 1: Bryophytes and seedless vascular plants
Lab. 4	Investigating Plant diversities II: seed plants
Lab. 5	Investigating anatomy of root, stem and leaf
Lab. 6	Study of plant reproduction, germination and growth
Lab. 7	Animal diversity I
Lab. 8	Animal diversity II
Lab. 9	Vertebrate anatomy I: Investigating digestive and gas exchange system
Lab. 10	Vertebrate anatomy II: Study of excretory, reproductive systems and nervous system
Lab. 11	Vertebrate anatomy III: Study of circulatory and respiratory system
Lab. 12	Study of animal behavior
Lab. 13	Pond ecosystem
Lab. 14	Review
Lab. 15	Final Lab exam

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