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BIOLOGY 102 GENERAL BIOLOGY LECTURE
Fall 2002

INSTRUCTOR:
Carol D. Guze, Ph.D.
OFFICE:
TELEPHONE:
LECTURE ROOM and TIME:
LCH A103 MW 5:30-6:45 p.m.
E-MAIL:
OFFICE HOURS:
Mon 4:00-5:30 pmWed 6:45 -8:15 pm
WEBSITE:
https://carolguze.com
TEACHING ASSISTANT:

Sheila Asare-Bediako

TEXT: BIOLOGY: Concepts and Applications, 5th edition, by Cecie Starr.
Obtain a text and the CD-ROM. If you do not own a computer, you can use the student computer lab. The disk and your text have self-quizzes with answers (see answers in Appendix III). I may select questions for your weekly quizzes and midterms from these quizzes. Also, be sure to use the Index and Appendices in the back of the text. Use the Glossary of Biological Terms, it will be of immense value.

SCANTRONS: You will need only one scantron for the entire semester for the weekly quizzes. You could buy a pack with other students in the class and share them.

LIBERAL STUDIES MAJORS: If you plan to teach, we encourage you to sign up for the Bio 103 laboratory section on Thursday evenings which is designed specifically for you and taught by an experienced teacher.


LECTURE TOPICS AND CHAPTERS IN TEXT

Lecture Topic
Textbook Chapter

I. The Cellular Basis of Life

The Origin of Life on Earth
19, 20
Biomolecules: Are You What You Eat?
2, 3, 37
DNA—RNA--Protein
13
Viruses, Cells and Cell Organelles
20, 4
Antibiotic Resistance
Vaccines, Immunity, Antibodies

see page entries listed in the Index
30
Energy Production
(5,) 6, 7 Appendix V

II. Principles of Inheritance and Development

Cell Division: Like Begets Like (Mitosis) and Unlike (Meiosis)
8, 9
Human Reproduction and Development (Teratogens in Human Development)
39
Mendelian Genetics (work genetics problems at the end of the chapter)
10 (answers are in Appendix IV)
Genes, Chromosomes and Mutations
11
Human Genetics(work Genetics problems at end of chapter)
11 (answers are in Appendix IV)

III. Principles of Evolution and IV. Evolution and The Diversity of Life

Evidence and Mechanisms of Evolution
1, 16, 17, 18
The Five Kingdoms
Appendix I
Viruses, Bacteria
20
Protists
20
Fungi
21
Plants
22
Animals: Invertebrates and Vertebrates....Animals with and without backbones
23, 24

IV. Animal Structure and Function: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Tissues, Organs, Systems
29
Protection, Support and Movement
33
Circulatory System-Immune System
34-35
Gas Exchange-Respiratory System
36
Nutrition-Digestive System
37
Excretory System (The Internal Environment)
38
Coordination: Endocrine-Nervous Systems
30, 31, 32

MIDTERM
OCTOBER 16

FINAL EXAM
Wednesday DECEMBER 11 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

EVALUATION

Weekly quizzes (over previous lectures and assigned reading)
100 points
Midterm exam
100 points
Final exam
100 points
TOTAL
300 POINTS

Quizzes and midterms are mandatory. Make-up exams or quizzes will be given only if prearranged. You may want to obtain a copy of any missed quiz for purposes of studying for the exams. Examination and quiz questions will focus on lecture material but may also include questions from the assigned text.

GRADE ASSIGNMENTS

A 100 - 92 %
A- 92 - 90
B+ 89 - 87
B 86 - 83
B- 82 - 80
C+ 79 - 77
C 76 - 73
C- 72 - 70
D+ 69 - 66
D 65 - 60
F < 60

COURSE OBJECTIVES
(These objectives will be assessed by examinations)

By the end of the course you should be able to:
1. Describe the cellular basis of life and the structure and function of the major cellular organelles
2. Describe the structure and function of the biomolecules used in the construction of all cells
3. Explain the nature of viruses, how they differ from cells and why antibiotics do not control them
4. Explain the nature of the genetic material (DNA) and how it replicates, stores and transmits information
5. Explain how new organisms are produced sexually and how they develop from a fertilized egg.
6. Describe the five Kingdoms of organisms and the major animal and vertebrate groups
7. Describe the function and structure of the major organ systems in animals.

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.

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