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BIOL-224

RDV 08/24/2020 to 12/18/2020 Modified 08/21/2021  Meeting Times

 Contact Information

Email: [username]@liberty.edu Office: Office Location

Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Office Hours

Office Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, 1:00 AM to 1:01 AM, Office Location

 Course Description

An introduction to the fundamental principles of biology. Emphasis is placed upon scientific methodology; molecular, cellular and energetic bases of life; major metabolic processes; cellular and organismic reproduction; Mendelian and population genetics; speciation; phylogenetic reconstruction; a brief survey of plants. This is the first of a two course sequence required of all Biology majors and minors. Lab fee. Restricted to biology and pre-professional students.

Requisites

Prerequisite: Math SAT Score of 500, or ACT Composite Score of 20, or grade of “B” or better in BIOL 101 and 103. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any prerequisite deficiencies, as stated in the Liberty University Catalog, which would prevent the successful completion of this course.

 Rationale

General Biology I is intended to provide students with an introduction to the most basic biological processes, necessary to serve as the foundation upon which other more advanced courses will build in the student’s major. Basic concepts and principles are introduced in a micro-to-macro approach to the study of Biology. A grade of C or better in Biology 224 is required to take any other Biology course in the Biology major or minor.

 Course Learning Outcomes

BIOL 224 is designed to support the following Departmental objectives:

1. The student will be able to analyze and critique laboratory research results.

2. The student will be able to apply standards of principles of safe practice in the laboratory. 3. The student will be able to design and conduct biological experiments

4. The student will be able to demonstrate competence in the biological sciences.

5. The student will be able to evaluate ethical issues in the life sciences in light of the

Biblical/Christian worldview.

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The student will be able to:

1. Apply the Scientific Method to conduct lab experiments on biological processes. 2. Generate Lab Reports on experimental data and lab observations.

3. Describe biological organisms, structures and taxonomy.

4. Explain biological processes.

General Education Foundational Skill Learning Outcomes: Social and Scientific Inquiry

SSI 1 Demonstrate and understanding of the impact of science on the world in which we live.

SSI 3. Apply solutions for a social and/or scientific question experienced in nature or society.

SSI 4. Describe how social and/or scientific inquiry equips human beings to be participants in God’s redemptive work.

 Course Resources

This section includes:

Textbook- Title, author, edition, ISBN Suggested Readings

Other materials/manipulative that are required

Differentiate between required/highly recommended/suggested. Required texts should be linked to some form of assessment: test, essay, other written response, oral report, etc.

Biology

Author: Brooker et al. Publisher: McGraw-Hill Edition: 5th

ISBN: 9781307406641

Exploring Fundamental Principles of Biology

Author: McClintock, Bullock and Sattler Publisher: Academx Press

Edition: 5th

ISBN: 978-1-68284-448-9

Availability: LU Bookstore

 Course Assignments

1. Lecture: five 100 point exams and a 200 point comprehensive final will be given according to the schedule provided. Questions will be taken from the lecture notes. Meets Course Learning Outcomes 1, 5 and 6 above

2. Laboratory: Laboratory sessions are required for passing credit in the course. Questions will be taken from each lab session and presented on ten 20 point quizzes to be administered during lab. The answer sheets from 10 labs will be collected and graded for 10 points each or 100 points total. Meets Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 above.

3. To receive Honors credit for the course, students are required to submit a paper where they present both sides of a biologically controversial topic, then explain why one side or the other is the better view.

 Course Grading

Grading Policies:

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Sum of five lecture exams Comprehensive lecture final Sum of 10 lab quizzes

10 Lab answer sheets

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS

500 points 200 points 200 points 100 points =============

1000 points

Grading Scale: 900 – 1000 pts=A, 800 – 899 pts=B, 700–799pts =C, 600–699pts =D, 0–599pts =F

There is no “extra credit” for this course. There is no curve or rounding off for the grades of C or D.

 Policies

Disability Assistance

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at ODAS@liberty.edu or in DeMoss Hall 1264 for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

For all disability testing accommodation requests (i.e. quieter environment, extended time, oral testing, etc.) Testing Services (DeMoss Hall 1036) is the officially designated place for all tests administered outside of the regular classroom.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy or the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures.

Attendance Policy

In general, regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students. However, at times, students will miss classes.

For 100-200 Level courses

Absences for 100-200 level courses fall into two categories:

1. University Approved Absences

a. University Approved Absences include Liberty University sponsored events, athletic competition, short-term (one week or

less) or emergency military mobilizations, and other Provost-approved absences.

b. The student must provide written documentation in advance for University Approved Absences. For military duty related

absences, students who have received advanced notification orders are required to provide documentation for their military-related absence two weeks prior to the absence when feasible; however, students should turn-in documentation as soon as the orders are received. Whenever possible, students are required to be proactive by turning in pre-assigned coursework before their military related absence begins. In the event of a short notice military obligation (e.g. State Active Duty, emergency mobilization, rescheduled training assembly, etc.), students must notify faculty members as

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soon as possible.

c. Work missed for University-approved absences may be made up.

2. Student Elective Absences

a. Student Elective Absences include, but are not limited to, illness and bereavement.

b. Work missed for Student Elective Absences may be made up at the discretion of the faculty member. Questions

regarding missed work for Student Elective Absences must be addressed by the student with the professor within one week of returning to class. In cases where this is not possible, the student must notify the Professor in writing of the circumstances impacting his or her absence. The student may appeal the Professor’s decision in writing to the respective Chair within one week. Final appeals may be made to the Dean in writing within one week of the Chair’s decision and the Dean’s decision is final.

c. When circumstances result in excessive absences (e.g., serious medical illness, family crisis), upon return to campus, the student shall communicate in writing with the Registrar’s Office (Registrar@liberty.edu) and provide an explanation of his or her situation with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will consult with the faculty member before making the final decision and will notify, in writing, the student and the faculty member.

d. Students who are more than 10 minutes late for class are considered absent.

e. Students who are late for class 10 minutes or less are considered tardy but present for the class. If a student misses in-

class work due to tardiness, the faculty member may choose not to allow the student to make up this work. Three class

tardies will be counted as one absence.

f. Number of Student Elective Absences Permitted:

i. For classes that meet three times per week, the student will be permitted four elective absences for semester-long courses and up to two elective absences for 8-week courses.

ii. For classes that meet twice per week, the student will be permitted three elective absences for semester-long courses and one elective absence for 8-week courses.

iii. For classes that meet once per week, the student will be permitted one elective absence for semester-long and 8- week courses.

3. Penalties for each absence over the permitted number of elective absences per semester will be as follows: a. 50 points for classes that meet 3 times per week

b. 75 points for classes that meet 2 times per week

c. 100 points for classes that meet once per week

For 300-400 Level courses

Absences for 300-400 level courses fall into two categories:

1. University Approved Absences

a. University Approved Absences include Liberty University sponsored events, athletic competition, short-term (one week or

less) or emergency military mobilizations, and other Provost-approved absences.

b. The student must provide written documentation in advance for University Approved Absences. For military duty related

absences, students who have received advanced notification orders are required to provide documentation for their military-related absence two weeks prior to the absence when feasible; however, students should turn-in documentation as soon as the orders are received. Whenever possible, students are required to be proactive by turning in pre-assigned coursework before their military related absence begins. In the event of a short notice military obligation (e.g. State Active Duty, emergency mobilization, rescheduled training assembly, etc.), students must notify faculty members as soon as possible.

c. Work missed for University-approved absences may be made up.

2. Student Elective Absences

a. While the University believes that consistent attendance in all classes is the largest contributor to students earning good grades, the University Attendance Policy allows students in upper-level classes the opportunity to make their own decisions concerning attendance.

b. Work missed for Student Elective Absences may be made up at the discretion of the faculty member. Questions regarding missed work for Student Elective Absences must be addressed by the student with the professor within one week of returning to class. In cases where this is not possible, the student must notify the Professor in writing of the circumstances impacting his or her absence. The student may appeal the Professor’s decision in writing to the respective Chair within one week. Final appeals may be made to the Dean in writing within one week of the Chair’s decision and the Dean’s decision is final.

c. When circumstances result in excessive absences (e.g., serious medical illness, family crisis), upon return to campus

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the student shall communicate in writing with the Registrar’s Office (Registrar@liberty.edu) and provide an explanation of his or her situation with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will consult with the faculty member before making the final decision and will notify, in writing, the student and the faculty member.

Grading Scale

ABCDF

900-1000 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Honor Code

Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=1417 (https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=1417)

Add/Drop Policy

No course can be added after the first week of classes without signed approval from the course instructor and the Registrar’s Office. A Fall/Spring course may be dropped up to and during Drop/Add Week.

Late Assignment Policy

Course Assignments should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor prior to the assignment due date.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive a 10% deduction.

2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted.

4. Group projects/assignments will not be accepted after the due date.

Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.  Schedule

                       When Topic Notes

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When Topic Notes

  Module 1: Week 1

Aug 24- 28

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 1 Introduction to Biology Chapter 2 Chemical Basis of Life I

Review: Study Guide for Chapter 1 & 2

  Apply

Course Requirement Checklist Class Introduction Discussion: [Topic]

Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 2: Week 2

Aug 30- Sept4 CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 2 Chemical Basis of Life I Chapter 3 Chemical Basis of Life II

Review: Study Guide for Chapters 2 & 3

Watch: [#] item(s) Explore: [#] item(s)

 Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 3: Week 3

Sept 7- 11

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 3 Chemical Basis of Life II Chapter 4 General Features of Cells

Review: Study Guide for Chapters 3 & 4 Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

 Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 4: Week 4

Sept 14- 18

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 4 General Features of Cells Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

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   When Topic Notes Apply

  Lecture Exam 1 Week 4 CNS 128

Lecture Exam 1 will cover the material from class to this point in the semester. The format will be multiple choice questions. The exam will be taken in class, during your regular class time.

   Module 5: Week 5

Sept 21- 25

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 5 Membrane Structure and Transport Chapter 6 Introduction to Metabolism

Review: Study Guide for Chapters 5 & 6 Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

 Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 6: Week 6

Sept 28- Oct2 CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 8 Photosynthesis Review: Study Guide for Chapter 8 Fall Break Oct 1-2 No Classes Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

  Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 7: Week 7

Oct 5-9 CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 8 Photosynthesis Review: Study Guide for Chapter 8 Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

 Lecture Exam 2 Week 7 CNS 128

Apply

Lecture Exam 2 - Will cover all material since Exam 1. The format is again multiple choice, with the exam taken in class during the regular class time.

   Module 8: Week 8

Oct 12- 16

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration Review: Study Guide for Chapter & Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

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When Topic Notes

    Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 9: Week 9

Oct 19- 23

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 9 Cell Communication Review: Study Guide for Chapter 9 Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

  Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 10: Week 10

Oct 26- 30

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 12 Gene Expression (Transcription) Review: Study Guide for Chapter 12

Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

 Lecture Exam 3 Week 10 CNS 128

Apply

Lecture Exam 3 - Will cover all material since Exam 2. The format is again multiple choice questions. The exam will be taken in class during the regular lecture time period.

   Module 11: Week 11

Nov 2-6 CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 12 Gene Expression (Translation) Chapter 14 Mutation and DNA Repair

Review: Study Guide for Chapters 12 and 14 Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

 Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 12: Week 12

Nov 9-13 CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 15 Mitosis and Meiosis

Chapter 16 Simple Patterns of Inheritance

Review: Study Guide for Chapters 15 and 16 Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

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   When Topic Notes

    Apply

Module 14: Week 14

Nov 23- 27

Learn

Thanksgiving Break - There will be no classes during November 23-27.

  Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

   Module 15: Week 15

Nov 31- Dec 4 CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 24 Introduction to Evolution Chapter 22 Population Genetics

Review the Study Guide for Chapters 22 and 24 Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

  Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

  Module 16: Week 16

Learn

Apply

Discussion: [Topic] Group Discussion: [Topic] [Assignment Title]

Quiz: [Topic]

  Module 13: Week 13

Nov 16- 20

CNS 128

Learn

Read: Chapter 16 Simple Patterns of Inheritance Review: Study Guide for Chapter 16

Watch: [#] item(s)

Explore: [#] item(s)

 Lecture Exam 4 Week 13 CNS 128

Apply

Lecture Exam 4 - Will cover all material since Exam 3. The format is again multiple choice questions. The exam will be taken in the lecture room at the regular lecture class period.

Read: \[#] items(s) Watch: \[#] item(s) Explore: \[#] item(s)

  Exam 5 and Final Exam Dec 7- CNS 128

Exam 5 - Will cover all material since Exam 4. The format is multiple choice questions. It will be taken on the last day of regular class.

Final Exam - Will be a cumulative exam over all material covered during the semester. It will consist of multiple choice questions. The questions will not be identical to those covered on the first five exams, but will cover the same material. The exam will be taken in CNS 128 at a time determined by the Registrar.

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