Bio 134
Day: Lecture ChaptersBack to Biology HomepageJan 15 Introduction 17 Scientific Study of Life 1 22 Scientific Study of Life 1 24 Chemical Basis of Life 2 27 Chemical Basis of Life 2 29 The Molecules of Cells 3 31 The MOlecules of Cells 3 Feb 3 A Tour of the Cell 4 5 A Tour of the Cell 4 7 The Working Cell 5 10 The Working Cell 5 12 The Working Cell 5 14 Exam #1 17 Harvesting Chemical Energy 6 19 Harvesting Chemical Energy 6 21 Photosynthesis 7 24 Reproduction & Inheritance 8 26 Reproduction & Inheritance 8 28 Patterns of Inheritance 9 Mar 3 Patterns of Inheritance 9 5 Patterns of Inheritance 9 7 Molecular Biology of the Gene 10 10 Molecular Biology of the Gene 10 12 Molecular Biology of the Gene 10 14 Exam #2 24 Control of Gene Exprression 11 26 DNA Technology 12 28 DNA TEchnology 12 31 DNA TEchnology 12 Apr 2 Animal Structure & Function 20 4 Animal Structure & Function 20 7 Nutrition & Digestion 21 9 Respiration 22 11 Circulation 23 14 Circulation 23 16 Exam #3 21 Immune System 24 23 Control Of Internal Environment 25 25 Chemical Regulation 26 28 Reproduction 27 30 Nervous System 28 May 2 Nervous System 28 5 The Senses 29 7 Review 12 Final Exam 2-4 a.m.
Important Dates Jan 15 Classes Begin Jan 20 Martin luther King Jr. Holiday Mar 7 Last Day to Drop W/O F Mar 17-21 Spring Break Apr 18 Easter Break May 8 Last Day of ClassCourse Description and Requirements
Presentation for the non-science major of biological concepts and topical subjects related to science methods, embryological development, reproduction, genetics, evolution, human organ systems, disease and environmental biology. Ethical considerations of reproduction and birth control, genetic engineering, environmental pollution and population control will be included. Credit in BIO 134 as a laboratory science is contingent upon completion of BIO 114. Credit in this course cannot be applied to either a major or minor in sciences.Sam Houston Honor Code
The Faculty Handbook states that the University expects all students to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of dishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subject to disciplinary action. Furthermore, the University and its official representatives may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of any form of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work which is to be submitted, plagiarism, collusion and the abuse of resource materials.Rules of Conduct
Students will refrain from behavior in the classroom that intentionally or unintentionally disrupts the learning process and, thus, impedes the mission of the university. Please turn off or mute your cellular phone and/or pager before class begins. Students are prohibited from eating in class, using tobacco products, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping, talking among each other at inappropriate times, wearing inappropriate clothing, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result in a, minimally, a directive to leave class or being reported to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action in accordance with university policy.Exams
There will be three exams, each is worth 20% of your final grade (60% total). You are responsible to provide your own scantron sheet. Exam dates and material are subject to change. If you miss an exam, a written excuse must be presented before a make-up exam will be administered. Makeup exams will only be given up to 2 days after the original exam date. No exams will be dropped. There will be no extra credit available.Quizzes
There will be 21 online quizzes that total 10% of your grade. Each quiz will correspond to the chapters on the syllabus and are due the night before the scheduled lecture. Quizzes for each chapter are online at Campbell Biology. Click the Biology Concepts and Connections photo and log on with your access code from the front of your book. Click the corresponding chapter from the dropdown box at the top of the page and select quizzes. Complete the pre-test quiz only. After you've completed the quiz, fill in the box at the bottom of the page to send it to my email (kwunch@shsu.edu). Make sure your full name is include when you send the e-mail.Final Exam
The final exam is cumulative and will be worth 30% of your grade. You are responsible to provide your own scantron sheet. If you miss the final, a written excuse must be presented before a make-up exam wil be administered. There will be no extra credit available.Grading Policy
90%-100% A 80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D below 60% FAttendance
In accordance with University Policy, regular attendance is required, however no points will be awarded or subtracted based on your attendance.Americans with Disabilities Act
According to University policy requests for accommodations must be initiated by the student. A student seeking accommodations should go to the Counseling Center and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in a timely manner. Every semester that the student desires accommodations, it is the student's responsibility to complete a Classroom Accommodation Request Form at the SSD office and follow the stated procedure in notifying faculty. Accommodations for disabled students are decided based upon documentation and need on a case-by-case basis by the Counseling Center.Religious Holidays
University policy states that a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. The student, not later than the 15th calendar day after the first day of the semester, or the 7th calendar day after the first day of a summer session, must notify the instructor of each scheduled class that he/she would be absent for a religious holy day (Faculty Handbook, §§1.02-2.01).
