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K101
Concepts of Biology I-Plants
Fall
2004
Goal:
To generate biological understanding to serve as a base for advanced biological
study.
Objectives:
a) Develop
understanding of the scientific method.
b) Develop
an understanding of scientific corporate behavior.
c) Develop
a method to view the "big picture" of biology.
d) Develop
a cooperative learning style.
e) Develop
manipulative skills in laboratory.
f) Develop
the ability to write about things biological.
g) Develop
quantitative skills by using mathematics.
Textbooks:
Required:
1. Campbell, Biology,
1999, 5th Edition, Benjamin/Cummings
2. The Study Guide
to accompany the textbook.
3. Customized Biology
Lab Manual
4. BioMath
Course Evaluation
| Evaluation
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Date
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Points
Possible |
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| Lecture
Exam I |
Monday,
February 5 |
100
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| Lecture
Exam II |
Monday,
March 5 |
100
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| Lecture
Exam III |
Monday,
April 9 |
100
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| Lecture
Exam IV |
Wednesday,
May 2 |
100
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| Lab
Exam I |
Wednesday,
March 7 |
100
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| Lab
Exam II |
Wednesday,
May 2 |
100
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| Writing
Products (Recitation) |
Variable
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100
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| Quizzes
(10 best scores) |
Variable
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100
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TOTAL 800
Lab
Because
laboratories meet M,T,W and R the laboratory cannot be tightly linked
to lecture topics. Laboratories will be introduced, no new information
will be assumed. .
Quizzes
Quizzes (worth 10 points
each) will be given during the laboratory sessions the top 10 (ten) scores
achieved will be used to determine the quiz total. Recitation
You
will work in small groups for most parts of the recitation. Concept maps
will be discussed and worksheets completed. The writing products will
be collected in recitation sections.
Writing Products Points
Possible
Microessays 30
Concept maps/Essays 50
Biomath 20
Instructors:
| Coordinator:
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Dr.
Robert Keck |
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SL
326, 723 W. Michigan Street |
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Indianapolis,
IN 46205 |
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Telephone:
274-0595 |
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Office
Hours: To be announced |
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| Recitation
Instructors: |
Section
# |
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R. Keck
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A614
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Charles Roach
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A599
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Annique Wilson
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A602, A 608
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Meredith Livingston
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A605
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Rodney Oakley
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A611
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| Laboratory
Instructors: |
Section
# |
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R. Keck
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A615
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Charles Roach
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A600, A603
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Meredith Livingston
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A606, A609
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Rodney Oakley
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A612
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**Notes**
1. The
Lab exam will be given during the lecture hour.
2. Students
with less than 25 college credits earned will have midterm grades reported
to the Registrar as required.
3. Make
up exams need to be approved and will likely be essay during finals week.
4. Incompletes
will be issued only in accord with University and School of Science policies.
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