Biology II Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Cleveland State Community College/Tellico Plains High School

Biology 1010 (lecture) and 1011 (lab)

Biological Science I

Fall, 2020

Credit Hours: 4

Instructors: Mitchel F. Witt BA in Biology from UT at Chatt. And a MS in Biology from TTU

Office hours will be before school, during the lunch hour, and after school

or at the discretion of the instructor upon request by the student.

Text: Biology - Concepts and Connections, Taylor, Simon, Dickey,

Hogan, and Reece

9^th edition, 2018

III. Course Overview:

Objectives: This semester will be devoted to the study of the scientific method, basic chemistry, cellular organization, cellular energetics, and multicellular organization into tissues, organs, and systems, with emphasis on the human.

Lecture Outline:

Topic Text Assignment

Introduction to Science; Characteristics

Of Life; History of Biology Chapter 1

Basic and Organic Chemistry Chapters 2 and 3

Cell Structure and Function Chapters 4 and 5

Energy in Cells; Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis Chapters 5, 6, and 7

Animal Organization; Tissues Chapter 20

Digestive System Chapter 21

Respiratory System Chapter 22

Gas Exchange in Plants Chapter 32 (part)

Transport in Plants Chapter 32 (part)

Circulatory System Chapter 23

Immune System Chapter 24

Temperature Regulation Chapter 25

Regulation of Body Fluids/ Excretion Chapter 25

Support and Movement Chapter 30

Nervous System and the Senses Chapters 28 and 29

Endocrine System Chapter 26

Reproductive System Chapter 27

Learning Outcomes

The learner will be expected:

To explain the role of natural science in the curriculum.
To describe what the science of biology includes and what characterizes life.
To describe certain events in the history of biology that have had a major impact.
To explain fundamental chemistry as it relates to living things and their functions.
To describe the important structural and functional roles that cells have in

living things and be able to state the cell theory, identify cellular organelles, and

explain the functions of cellular membranes.

To explain energy in the context of cells and to compare cellular respiration and

photosynthesis.

To explain the organizational levels of the human organism through a study of

tissues, organs, and systems, and to apply an understanding of the separate

systems to health related issues.

To compare the human's organization and functions with other selected organisms.
To develop laboratory skills, particularly through the use of the microscope,

dissection techniques, and the handling of chemicals.

To demonstrate use the computer and internet as a research tool.

By completing these specific learning outcomes, students will satisfy the general

learning outcomes identified by the State of Tennessee to:

Conduct an experiment, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in

a laboratory setting.

Analyze, evaluate, and test a scientific hypothesis
Use basic scientific language and processes, and be able to distinguish

between scientific and non-scientific explanations.

Identify unifying principles and repeatable patterns in nature, the values

of natural diversity, and apply them to problems or issues of a scientific nature.

Analyze and discuss the impact of scientific discovery on human thought and

behavior.

Assessment

An assessment instrument will be given at the close of the semester to

evaluate the student's progress in reaching these outcomes. It will consist of

questions developed by the course instructors and will be administered prior to

the final exam.

Methods of Evaluation:

Major Lecture Tests will count 50% of the final grade

Lecture and Lab Quizzes will count 30% of the final grade

The Final Exam will be comprehensive and count 20% of the final grade

VII. Attendance Policy

Lecture: Attendance is required for all classes. Excessive absences will be

noted through early alert letters sent by the college. In the event of

any absence, the student should check with the instructor about work

that has been missed. An explanation of absence is expected. As would

be true in the workplace, punctuality is also important. Excessive tardies,

at the discretion of the instructor, may be counted as absence. Individual

instructors can require make-up work at their discretion. If an exam is

missed and documented due to personal illness or family situation that

requires your absence, a make-up exam may be given at the discretion of

the instructor. These must be scheduled when you return to class and must

be taken within two weeks of the missed exam. Make up exams will not be

the same format as the regularly scheduled exams.

Laboratory: The lab schedule will follow the lecture topic outline.

VIII. Disability Policy

If, because of a documented disability you require assistance or reasonable

accommodations to complete assigned course work (such as modifications in testing,

readers, special equipment, etc.) you must notify the instructor and accommodations

will be determined in conjunction with the school administration.

Withdrawal

The last date to withdraw from the course without penalty is _________________.

You must see your instructor to have a drop form signed and the last date of

class attendance noted. Please plan ahead so that you can complete that requirement.

Academic Integrity

Cleveland State students are required, as a condition of good standing and continued

enrollment, to conduct themselves properly in class. Such proper behavior includes

academic honesty, civility, and respect for others and private property. Please refer to

the Student Handbook portion of the catalog for further information.