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Biology 103L-01 - General Biology Laboratory
Syllabus - Spring 2006

Instructor:

   

Carol D. Guzé, Ph.D.

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(Bio Office)

Laboratory and time:

  


M 1:00 - 3:50 pm

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Mon 4-5:00 p.m.

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https://carolguze.com

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TBA

 


 
Dr. Carol D. Guze

 

Bio 103L-01 Class Fall 2005

 

BIOLOGY 103-01 LAB SCHEDULE FALL 2005

Mondays 1:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

NSM B 122

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Carol Guze OFFICE:
PHONE: OFFICE HOURS: Mon. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
e-mail:

  • Week 1 Microscope Use
  • Week 2: Cell Structure and Function
  • Week 3: Diffusion and Osmosis

  • Monday, February 13 Presidents's Day Holiday
  • Week 4: Mitosis and Cell Division


  • Week 5: General Genetics

    Remember to collect data for your family pedigree and bring it to class next week. See page 4 of Human Genetics
  • Week 6: Human Genetics
  • Week 7: Microorganisms: Fungi, Bacteria & Viruses
                               
  • Zoo or Aquarium Trip Exercise due week of 11/28
  • Week 8: Flowers, Fruits and Seeds
  • Collect A Diet Log during the week (see lab manual) and bring to next class
  • Week 9: Human Nutrition
  • Week 10: Vertebrate Anatomy
  • Week 11: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function
  • Week 12: Human Reproduction and Development

 

  • Thanksgiving Vacation

 

  • Week 13: Fish Diversity
  • Zoo/Aquarium Trip Report Due

    Week 14 FINAL EXAM (COMPREHENSIVE)

    Lab Manual

    The lab exercise for the first week will be distributed to you in the first lab session; therefore, it will not be in the lab manual package you purchase at the bookstore.


EVALUATION

There are WEEKLY quizzes worth 10 points each and a comprehensive final exam which will include a lab practical component. The final will include questions on the zoo/aquarium trip. Unless you have made pre arrangements with the instructor you may not make up missed quizzes or the final exam.

Before leaving each lab session be certain to allow time for the instructor to check the completion of the work in your lab manual and initial the exercise

Weekly quizzes will cover previous lab and current lab   120 points

Zoo/Aquarium Report.

  

10

Final exam

  

70 points

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200 POINTS

GRADE ASSIGNMENTS

A
A-

B+
B
B-

C+
C
C-

D+
D

F

100 - 92 %
91 - 90 %

89 - 87 %
86 - 83 %
82 - 80 %

79 - 77 %
76 - 73 %
72 - 70 %

69 - 66 %
65 - 60 %

< 60 %

Missed Labs

Since this is a lab course, attendance is mandatory as well as the zoo/aquarium trip. Unless you have discussed an absence with the instructor ahead of time, you will have 10 points less since you will not be taking the weekly quiz. More than one missed lab may result in additional loss of points.

If you must miss a lab, you are required to attend another lab section when the same lab material is set up. Since this lab will be offered on the Monday following the other 103 labs, you will have to plan ahead. You will also have to arrange a make up quiz with the instructor. When you show up at another lab you are to identify yourself to the lab instructor and ask permission to sit in. Have that instructor sign and date your lab exercise and bring it to me at the next lab meeting.

Health & Safety Rules

Report all accidents to the instructor immediately

1. No Smoking in Lab
 2. No Eating or Drinking in Lab
 3. No Horseplay in Lab
 4. Wear Appropriate Clothing (nothing loose, draping or with long tassels; no bare feet, and sandals are not recommended; long hair should be tied back.) Be certain you know the location of the fire extinguisher and eye wash.

TEXT (recommended):
You may use either of the following textbooks:

BIOLOGY: Essential Biology with Physiology, by Campbell, Reece and Simon. text. The Biology 102 lectures use this textbook.

BIOLOGY: Concepts and Applications, 5th edition, by Cecie Starr.

LIBERAL STUDIES MAJORS:
If you plan to teach, we encourage you to sign up for the Bio 103 laboratory section 04 on Wednesday evening. This lab is designed specifically for you and taught by an experienced teacher.

TUTORING:
It is always a good idea to take advantage of the instructor's office hours to clarify the material. The Center for Learning and Academic Support Services (C.L.A.S.S.) (http://www.csudh.edu/class) provides tutoring in a number of subjects including biology and offers computer use facilities as well. CLASS is located in SCC 11-311, CLASS II 11-325 and CLASS Annex LCH A-222. It also provides a comfortable learning and studying environment where students can ask questions and receive academic support.

Academic Integrity

It is essential that you read those pages in the University Catalog explaining, Academic Integrity: Its Place in the University Community.
It explains academic integrity and the nature of academic dishonesty. It also describes the role of the faculty and student in promoting academic integrity.
In addition it explains the University policies and procedures for dealing with questions of academic dishonesty.