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Introduction to Biology IBIOL 1111 CRN# 50002

Summer 2017Online Course

For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructors reserves the right to make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructors will notify students, via e-mail or course announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course.

Online Courses at Clayton State University

All online courses at Clayton State University utilize the Desire2Learn Learning Management System. In every Clayton State University course, students should read all information presented in the D2L course site and should periodically check for updates-at least every 48 hours. Remember: This is not a “correspondence course” in which a student may work at his/her own pace. Each week there are assignments, online discussions, online activities and/or exams with due dates. Refer to the schedule at the end of the syllabus for more information.

Instructor Information

Christopher H. Kodani

Associate Professor of Biology

Office: Lakeside Discovery Science Center 135A

Office Phone: 678-466-4782

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: MW 9:00 to 10:00

Student – Professor Conferences

BIOL 1111Dr. Chris Kodani

mailto:[email protected]

You are encouraged to meet with me at any time that is mutually convenient to discuss issues relating to the course, as well as your performance in class. If you are having difficulties with the course, I urge you to meet with me as early as you can, so we can address some of your concerns. Do not wait till the end of the semester before seeking a conference with me about your grades/performance. We can meet via electronic methods (Blackboard Collaborate) if you are unable to come to campus for a face-to-face visit. I prefer email contact to phone but will be available through either.

Note: While I will strive to keep to my office hours as scheduled, periodically, circumstances may arise which require me to be somewhere else. Please let me know in advance that you plan to meet with me on a given date and time.

Instructor Education

B.S. BiologyUniversity of California, Los Angeles

M.A. Biological SciencesCalifornia State University, Fullerton

Ph.D. Biological SciencesNorthern Illinois University

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

The biology sequence covers basic and biological chemistry, cellular organization and function, cell division, bioenergetics, and organ system physiology as well as Mendelian genetics, basic statistics, developmental biology, molecular genetics, biotechnology, ecology, and evolution.

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

Course Objective Module ObjectivesCO1: The student should be able to apply the scientific method to their lives and to analyze science that they might encounter as a citizen.

LO1: The learner should identify recognize that the scientific method is used in everyday life.LO2: Discuss an instance where the popular media have misled people by getting science wrong.LO3: Identify peer-reviewed literature published by their professors.

CO2: The student should be able to define life. LO4: Recall the defining characteristics of living organisms.LO5: Compare and contrast living things which


are made of cells, and non-living things, such as molecules, viruses, prions.

CO3: The student must describe different kinds of cells and discuss how cells function.

LO6: Recall what structural features are shared by all cells, and what are the key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?LO7: Discuss membranes.

CO4: The student must discuss human nutrition and enzymes.

LO8: Contrast macronutrients and micronutrientsLO9: Be able to discuss what essential nutrients are.LO 10: Discuss what enzymes are, and how they work.LO 11: Recall the consequences of a diet lacking sufficient nutrients.

CO5: The student must be able to thoroughly discuss photosynthesis.

Recall which are the photosynthetic organisms on the planet, and discuss why are they so important.Discuss the different types of energy and the transformations of energy that organisms carry out.Recall how plants and algae convert the energy in sunlight into energy-rich organic molecules, and why humans can’t do this.Compare algal biofuels to other fuels in terms of costs, benefits, and sustainability.

CO6: The student must be able to discuss metabolism.

Discuss why humans weigh more now than in the past.Discuss how the body use the energy in food.Discuss how aerobic respiration extracts useful energy from food.Recall when fermentation occurs, and why it can’t sustain human life.

CO7: The student must be able to discuss DNA. Explain the structure of DNA, and how DNA is organized in cells.Explain how DNA is copied in living cells, and how DNA can be amplified for forensics.Explain how DNA profiling makes use of genetic variation in DNA sequences.Discuss how DNA evidence fits into forensic investigations.

CO8: The student must be able to discuss how genetic information flows from DNA to proteins.

Discuss what determines the shape of a protein molecule.Recall the steps of gene expression, and


where they occur in a cell.Discuss how animals can be genetically modified to produce human proteins with therapeutic uses.Discuss practical applications of genetically modified organisms in treating human disease.

CO9: The student must be able to discuss mitosis.

Explain when and how normal cell division occurs in the body.Contrast how normal cells and cancer cells differ with respect to cell division.Explain how cancer treatment decisions made for a given patient.Explain how new cancer drugs are developed.

CO 10: The student must be able to discuss cancer.

Recall what mutations are, and discuss how they can occur.Discuss how cancer develops, and how can people reduce their risk.Discuss why people with “inherited” cancer often develop cancer at a relatively young age.

CO11: The student must be able to tell somebody what made them the person they are, in a genetic sense

Discuss how the organization of chromosomes, genes, and their alleles contributes to human traits.Explain how meiosis produces gametes.Explain why different traits have different inheritance patterns.Recall some practical applications of understanding the genetic basis of human disease.

Course Prerequisites

MATH 1101 with a minimum grade of D OR MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of D OR MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of D (can be taken concurrently)

OR MATH 1112A with a minimum grade of D (can be taken concurrently)

OR


MATH 1112 with a minimum grade of D (can be taken concurrently) OR

MATH 1501 with a minimum grade of D (can be taken concurrently) OR

MATH 0099 with a minimum grade of C% OR COMPASS Algebra with a minimum score of 40 OR CPT - Elem Algebra with a minimum score of 075 OR CPT - Elem Algebra with a minimum score of 055 AND CPT - College Level Math with a minimum score of 040 OR SAT Mathematics (Recentered) with a minimum score of 430 OR ACT Math with a minimum score of 18

Course Topics

For course topics, please see the learning objectives above.

Entrance Competencies

Students enrolled in this course should possess the following technology skills:

The ability to access information via the Internet The ability to use GeorgiaView/D2L and associated tools,

including discussion boards, chat rooms, online testing and assignment submission features

The ability to use word processing software and to save in alternate formats

The ability to send, receive and include attachments using email

The ability to demonstrate netiquette (appropriate online conduct)

Required Textbook

Shuster, M., J. Vigna, G. Sinha, & M. Tontonoz. 2014. Biology for a Changing World with Physiology. WH Freeman and Scientific American, Second Edition. ISBN-10: 1-4641-9132-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-4641-9132-9


Textbooks can be purchased at http://www.ishoplochshop.com/. Students should have their textbook by the first week of class. Not having your textbook is not an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the “Late Registration” section for further guidance.Supplementary Materials

LaunchPad is required, will be used for this course, and is available at

http://www.macmillanhighered.com/launchpad/sabiologyphys2e/ This has required exercises as well as important study tools that can help you to learn the material for this course. Please note that subscriptions for LaunchPad are typically either 6 months or 12 months. If you buy the 6 month subscription, you will have to renew it halfway through BIOL 1112, which is long after book funding from financial aid is cutoff. Renew your subscription early in the semester.

Instructional Methods

I love to teach well, so I will try many techniques, such as synchronous and asynchronous online components with milestones and deliverables along the way to ensure you’re on track in your online course.

Attendance Policy

You will need to remain engaged in the course to avoid falling behind and failing the course. You MUST complete at least one graded assignment in Module 1 to be counted as “in-attendance” of the course. If you fail to complete an assignment in that Module you’ll be reported as a no-show and dropped from the course.

Since this course is asynchronous in nature (meaning you don’t have to login to class at any specific time) attendance will be gauged on your


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discussion forum/weekly participation. Students are expected to attend and participate in class. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon student’s ability to remain enrolled in their course. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

University Attendance Policy

Students are expected to log in and participate as part of their learning in the course. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy

Students are expected to access the online course materials and participate in the required discussions, activities and assignments. Course tracking can be used to assess the amount of “attendance” in an online course. Any student who fails to attend the orientation session or complete a scheduled assignment during the first week of class will be reported to as a “No Show”.

Make-Up Work Policy

If you miss an exam, please save excuse documentation. With a valid excuse, the next exam can be doubled, unless you miss the final exam, in which case a makeup must be administered.


Evaluation:

4 Exams @ 100 points 400

Online Discussions and LaunchPad Assignments 0 - 100

TOTAL 400 - 500

Grading:

Your final grade will be determined as follows:

Grade Percentage

A 90.0 - 100%

B 80.0 - 89%

C 70.0 - 79%

D 60.0 - 69%

F below 60%

Examination Schedule and Instructions The exams will be multiple-choice. They will be available for a specific time period. See the Course

Schedule in the back of this syllabus for the dates during which time the exams will be available.

The exams will be delivered online via D2L. They will be found in the Assignments section. The exams will be timed. Points will be deducted if the student overruns the time limit for the exam. See the exam instructions for the time limit and how the overrun deductions are calculated.


Late Registration

Insert Late Registration Policy

Incomplete Grade Policy

A grade of incomplete can only be assigned for missing some minor portion of the class work, with documentation for a valid excuse.

Clayton State University Email

Access to communication between the instructor and students will require use of CSU email. The instructor will only respond to CSU email messages from students. Go to The Hub and click “Services” for information on configuring your laptop computer to comply with CSU IT requirements. You must have your laptop configured to have access to CSU email. You will need to take your laptop to The HUB located on the ground level of the University Center, UC. Laptops should be configured before classes begin. You can also contact the HUB at 678-466-4357.

Internet Access

This is an online class. Students must have access to a working computer and access to the Internet. Students can use a CSU computer lab (if available), a public library, etc., to insure they have access. “Not having a computer” or “computer crashes” are not acceptable excuses for late work. Have a back-up plan in place in case you have computer problems.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:

Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs.

Cheating or assisting friends or classmates during a quiz, examination or other assignment not strictly listed as group or collaborate work will not be tolerated. Students who violate this policy will be dealt with, in accordance with the CSU Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures.


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Library Support:The Libraries of CSU provide access to materials and services that support the academic programs. The address of the Library’s web site, which is for all CSU students, is http://www.clayton.edu/library. This site provides access to the Library's Catalog and Databases, as well as to links to all Campus libraries and to online or telephone assistance by CSU staff. Additionally, the Library can also be accessed by choosing the "Library" link from the University's home page, www.clayton.edu.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Tentative Course Schedule:

This lecture schedule is tentative and may change. Tests may be given the week before or the week after the week listed here--or during the week predicted. Specific test dates will be announced approximately one week in advance in class.


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LaunchPad Due on

Topic Chapters

Thursday, May 25

Introduction

Process of science 1Monday, May

29Chemistry and molecules of life

2

Thursday, June 1

Cell structure and function3

Monday, June 5

Exam I

Thursday, June 8

Nutrition, metabolism, and enzymes4

Monday, June 12

Energy and photosynthesis5

Thursday, June 15

Dietary energy and cellular respiration6

Monday, June 19

Exam II

DNA structure and replication 7Monday, June

26DNA structure and replication 7

Thursday, June 29

Genes to proteins 8

Thursday, July 6

Cell division and mitosis 9

Monday, July 10

Exam III

Thursday, July 13

Mutations and cancer10

Monday, July 17

Single gene inheritance and meiosis11

Thursday, July 20

Complex inheritance12

Monday, July 24

Exam IV


Student Expectation Statement

As an online learner you are expected to:Meet all appropriate deadlines – from the application process to the course assignment deadlines to preparing for graduation there are deadlines every step of the way that have been established to make the process easier for students to achieve their goals. It is the student’s responsibility to meet all appropriate deadlines. Start with completing your official application documents within the first term to meeting graduation intent deadlines. Use your CSU email – the CSU email is your official notification for all that goes on with your online program and events and notices related to the University. Be sure to read your email and keep all correspondence with staff and faculty for future reference. Make sure that your computer meets the technical requirements and that you have adequate Internet connection. Students must have access to a working computer that they have administrator rights on and access to the Internet. Students can use University computer labs, a public library, etc. to access the Internet but some courses may require the ability to download course related software. Make sure you are ready for online learning –Does your learning style match an accelerate course pace? Do you have the time to dedicate to an interactive course? CSU courses are not self-paced courses, you must meet all the timelines established by the instructor and participate in all activities assigned. Read your academic catalog – your academic catalog is your “bible” for your online degree program. Please familiarize yourself with your degree program. Pay close attention to admission requirements and prerequisite courses. Know the requirements for your degree plan. If you have questions your academic counselor will assist you. Access your degree program – a link is available for students to view all degree requirements, prerequisites, major requirements and minors, if applicable. Be sure to read and follow your syllabus. Be sure to register during the registration timeframes –Register early and order your books. Waiting until the first week of classes to register and order books is too late. It is the online learners’ responsibility to be prepared for the first day of the term. Work with your instructor – while in an online course the online learners are expected to work with the faculty who teach the course when questions arise related to the course and the grades. The staff cannot “fix a grade”. Once the course is completed for a grade and there are still issues, there


are appropriate procedures that online learners must follow to address their concerns. Be courteous, polite and respectful – to faculty, staff and fellow students. Inappropriate behaviors and comments will not be tolerated. Be ethical in your coursework – Cheating, plagiarism, and other such behaviors will not be tolerated at Clayton State University. Specific penalties will be determined by the faculty and the consequences will adhere to CSU policy. Notify the University re: American with Disability Act - Eligible students, with appropriate documentation, will be provided equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic skills and potential through the provision of academic adaptations and reasonable accommodations.

PARTICIPANT/INSTRUCTOR INTERACTION

Interaction will take place via e-mail, telephone, discussion board forums, comments on written assignments and office visits (if needed and possible). • The student will participate in this course by following the guidelines of this syllabus and any additional information provided by the instructors.• The student is expected to remain in regular contact with the instructor and class via e-mail or other communications means, by participating in the discussion forums, submitting assignments and taking exams, all in a timely fashion. • Instructors will respond to students’ e-mail within 24 hours Mon-Thurs, and within 48 hours Fri-Sun.

Policies

Class Policies

1. Students are required to turn in assignments as scheduled, otherwise points will be deducted at the discretion of the instructor.

2. In addition to the prescribed text, the student(s) will be required to select news articles to analyze for relevance to class materials. See the Grading section for more details.

3. Make-up assignments will be given only in the case of a documented medical or personal emergency. Questions in the make-up test may be different from the original questions.

4. If something arises that will prevent you from completing an assignment on time please let me know ASAP. The sooner I know the easier it is to help you make it up. Not hearing from you for days on end after an assignment is late does not help your case.


COURSES AT CSU All courses at CSU utilize D2L. In every course, students should read all information presented in the D2L course site and should periodically check for updates—at least every 48 hours.

CSU E-MAIL • All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct e-mail address is listed in D2L by the beginning of Week #1. E-mail is the only way the instructor can, at least initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid e-mail address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could affect your grade.

Online Class Etiquette or “Netiquette”1. Discussion Forums: Please be respectful to fellow students and the

professor. Lively discussions, heated debates, disagreements on the subject under discussion will not be allowed to devolve into unwarranted arguments and personal criticisms. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of F.

2. Since we are in the online environment for this course it is important that you follow standard netiquette procedures as outlined below:

I. Make posts that are on topic and within scope of the course material/discussion at hand.

II. Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source.

III. Avoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree.” You should include why you agree/disagree or add to the previous point. If you disagree, you should express your differing opinion in a respectful manner, avoiding personal attacks.

IV. Since we are online, it’s difficult to decipher sarcasm in its written form. Please do your best to avoid it so it’s not taken the wrong way.

V. Be sure to read all messages in a thread before replying.VI. Take your posts seriously and review, edit, and proofread your

posts before submission. Serious grammatical mistakes will distract from your post and may take away from the point you’re trying to make.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS


Students must have: • A reliable working computer that runs Windows Vista or higher. • A CSU e-mail account that you can access on a regular basis.• E-mail software capable of sending and receiving attached files. • Access to the Internet. (High speed connection such as cable or DSL preferred) • A personal computer capable of running Chrome or current versions of Firefox or Mozilla. Students who use older browser versions will have compatibility problems with D2L. • Microsoft WORD software. (I cannot grade anything I cannot open! This means NO MS-Works, NO WordPad, NO WordPerfect) • Virus protection software, installed and active, to prevent the spread of viruses via the Internet and e-mail. It should be continually updated!

TECHINICAL SUPPORT CENTER Desire2Learn is the virtual classroom for the course. You can gain access to Desire2Learn by signing on to the SWAN portal and selecting: “D2L” on the top right side. If you experience any difficulties in please email or call the HUB at [email protected] or (678) 466-HELP. You will need to provide the date and time of the problem, your SWAN username, the name of the course that you are attempting to access, and your instructor’s name.

NON-HARASSMENT, HOSTILE WORK/CLASS ENVIRONMENT Behavior which disrupts the teaching-learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

ADAPTIVE NEEDS (ADA)Students who wish to request disability-related accommodations may do so by contacting the Disability Resource Center. The Disability Resource Center may be contacted by phone at 678-466-5445 or via email at [email protected].

HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM The awarding of a university degree attests that an individual has demonstrated mastery of a significant body of knowledge and skills of BIOL 1111Dr. Chris Kodani

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substantive value to society. Any type of dishonesty in securing those credentials therefore invites serious sanctions, up to and including suspension and expulsion. Examples of dishonesty include actual or attempted cheating, plagiarism*, or knowingly furnishing false information to any university employee.

*Plagiarism is defined as submitting anything for credit in one course that has already been submitted for credit in another course, or copying any part of someone else’s intellectual work – their ideas and/or words – published or unpublished, including that of other students, and portraying it as one’s own. Proper quoting, using strict APA formatting, is required, as described by the instructor. • Students must properly cite any quoted material. No term paper, business plan, term project, case analysis, or assignment may have no more than 20% of its content quoted from another source. Students who need assistance in learning to paraphrase should ask the instructor for guidance.• This university employs plagiarism-detection software, through which all written student assignments are processed for comparison with material published in traditional sources (books, journals, magazines), on the internet (to include essays for sale), and papers turned in by students in the same and other classes in this and all previous terms. The penalty for plagiarism may range from zero credit on the assignment, to zero in the course, to expulsion from the university with appropriate notation in the student’s permanent file.

Student Code of Conduct

Behavior that disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding online behavior and/or behavior while participating in online course activities may be dismissed from class. A more detailed description the Student Code of Conduct can be found at

Operation StudyAt Clayton State University, we expect and support high motivation and academic achievement. Look for Operation Study activities and programs


this semester that are designed to enhance your academic success such as study sessions, study breaks, workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for use in the University Bookstore) and other items.


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