Amarillo College Course Syllabus


COURSE NUMBER: BIOL 1309*

COURSE NAME: LIFE SCIENCE 11 (For Non-science Majors)

HOURS: Lecture 3

SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3

PREREQUISITES: None.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: At least 4 lecture exams.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Additional hands-on collaborative and interactive survey of major topics in biology with emphasis on plant and animal structure and function. (3 sem hors: 3 lec)


INSTRUCTOR:  Richard E. Howard

Office: B 113D

Phone: 1-806-371-5075

Office Hours: See Schedule on Office Door

E-Mail: howard-re@actx.edu


COURSE TEXTBOOK:

LIFE,5 Edition, Lewis, Gaffin, Hoefnagels, Parker, 2004, McGraw Hill.

MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEETS (MSDS) ARE STORED IN B 205A ON THE YELLOW STORAGE CABINET.

FOR HELP CALL CAMPUS POLICE AT 371-5163.

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70% competency level based upon grades from the below indicated examinations.


PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)

1. Describe the basic body tissues, organs, and systems..

2. Describe the basic principles of inheritance.

3. Describe the diversity of the lower animals

6. Describe the diversity of the higher animals

5. Describe the diversity of the lower plants.

6. Discuss the animal body and its coverings.

7. Discuss the concept of animal support and locomotion.

8. Describe the idea of gas exchange and internal transport.

9. Discuss animal responsiveness and sensation.

10. Discuss the processes of chemical regulation.

11. Describe the process of waste elimination.

12. Discuss reproduction and development.


EVALUATION:
The final grades of A (100-90), B (80-89), C 70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60) will be computed as the average of the earned grades from: At least four major examinations given during the semester or period of instruction in the class. The lowest of these exam grades will be a drop grade if a final exam is taken. If a final exam is not taken then the final becomes the drop grade. The final examination is optional and at the discretion of the student. If the student is satisfied with his/her grade prior to the administration of the final then the student may op not to take the final. If taken the final examination grade will not be a drop grade. Credit is given at .5 and up.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS ARE CUMULATIVE.
NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN.
A Excellent - 4 Grade Points

B Good - 3 Grade Points

C Average - 2 Grade Points

D Poor - 1 Grade Point

F Failure - 0 Grade Points

I Incomplete - Not Computed

W Withdrawal - Not Computed

N Non Credit - Not Computed


ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

Please check the deadline for dropping a class at Amarillo College during the Spring Semester 2003. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive and "F" for the course.

TENTATIVE CHRONOLOGY

OF LECTURE FOR LIFE SCIENCE 11

BIOLOGY 1309*

(This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time)

WEEK 1 The World of Biology
WEEK 2 Mendel's Laws of Heredity
WEEK 3 Patterns of Inheritance, Human Genetics
WEEK 4 Diversity lower Animals
WEEK 5 The Insects and their Relatives
WEEK 6 Diversity of the Higher Animals
WEEK 7 Diversity of the Lower Plants
WEEK 8 Diversity of the Higher Plants
WEEK 9 The Animal Body and Its Coverings
WEEK 10 Animal Support and Motion  (Skeleton and Muscles)
WEEK 11 Gas Exchange and Internal Transport   (Respiration and Circulation)
WEEK 12 Animal Responsiveness and Sensory Reception  (Nervous System and Sensation)
WEEK 13 Chemical Regulation  (Endocrine System)
WEEK 14 Elimination of Wastes  (Excretory System)
WEEK 15 Producing a New Generation  (Reproduction and Development)
WEEK 16 FINAL EXAMINATION

Lecture examinations and holidays will be worked in as they occur. Students will be given at least one week notification prior to exams.


LECTURES WILL BE ENHANCED BY AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATIONS AND VISITS TO THE AMARILLO COLLEGE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.
FOOD/DRINK:  Please do not bring food or drink into the laboratory or classroom.
PHONE/PAGERS:  Please have cell phones and pagers turned off during class time.

DISABILITY STATEMENT:

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (SSC 125, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.