Principles of Biology, BI 212 Dr. Kristin Latham

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Principles of Biology, BI 212 Dr. Kristin Latham

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Introduction Lecture meets: M, T, W, & Th 1000 am – 11 50 am, Cordley 1109

Lab meets:

M & W 100 – 3 50 PM or M & W 400 – 6 50 or T & R 100 – 3 50 Weniger 226

You will need: 1) Reece, J.B. et al. 2011. Campbell Biology (9th edition) 2) Morgan, J. G. and Carter, E.B. 2012. Investigating Biology Custom Edition for BI212 (7th edition) 3) BI 212 Summer 2013 Course Packet 4) Turning Technologies NXT Clicker

Lecture Website: http://www.wou.edu/~lathamk/BI212_Summer_2013/Latham.htm

Introduction BI 212: Principles of Biology is 4 credits, lecture and lab. There are 8 hours of lecture and 6 hours of lab each week for four weeks. Baccalaureate CORE Category This course fills the Perspectives category of Biological and Physical Sciences. Baccalaureate CORE Learning Outcomes Students will: 1. Recognize and apply concepts and theories of basic physical or biological sciences. 2. Apply scientific methodology and demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions based on observation, analysis, and synthesis. 3. Demonstrate connections with other subject areas

Tentative Schedule Dates July 22-25

Lecture 1 Monday

Lecture 2 Tuesday

Lecture 3 Wednesday

Lecture 4 Thursday

Introduction; Course Tips

Metabolism & Cell Respiration

Respiration, Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis & Cell Communication

Cell Membranes

Lab: Scientific Investigation Exam #1 (Ch. 7-11)

Plant Transport, Nutrition & Soils

July Plant Structure, 29-Aug 1 Growth, Development Lab: Enzymes August 5-8

Exam #2 (Ch. 35-39)

Nutrition & Digestion

Immune System

T: Ch. 8,9 W: Ch. 9,10

Plant Reproduction

R: Ch.10,11 Plant Response to M: Ch. 35 Signals

T: Ch. 36,37 W: Ch.38

Lab: Photosynthesis Circulation & Gas Exchange

R: Ch. 39

Osmoregulation & M: Ch. 40 Excretion

T: Ch. 41

W: Ch. 42

Lab: Plant Anatomy August 12-15

M: Ch. 7

Lab: Diffusion & Osmosis

Animal Form & Function Exam #3 (Ch. 40-42,44)

Readings

Neurons & Nervous System

Lab: Fetal Pig Dissections

Lab: Plant Growth Sensory & Muscle Control

Final Exam (Ch. 43, 48-50) + Cumulative

Lab: Histology, Skin, Nervous System

R: Ch. 44 M: Ch. 43 T: Ch. 48,49 W: Ch.49,50 R: ---

Introduction Grading Exams Final Exam Lab Total

300 points (3 weekly exams @ 100 points each) 150 points (4th weekly exam [80 pts] + Cumulative [70 pts]) 150 points (8 laboratories) 600 points

Anyone who earns the following percentage 91% 90% 80% 70% 60%
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