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Biology 10BIOLOGY 10
BIOL-010.-01,02,03,63
Call #0000
Instructor: Lee Van Fossen
Fall 2009 to 2010
5.0 Units
DESCRIPTION
The concepts of biology and its role in modern society. The major
traits of life, cell structures, asexual and sexual reproduction,
gene mutation, genetic problems, plant and animal evolution and
ecosystems. Attendance at a weekly on-campus lab is required.
Enrollment is limited. (Not open to students who have completed
Biology 1 or its equivalent.)
PREREQUISITES
EWRT 100B and READ 91 (or LART 100), or ESL 4 are advised.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: LEE VAN FOSSEN
Leland Van Fossen has been an instructor of Anatomy & Physiology, Introductory Biology,
Marine Biology, Coastal Redwoods, Desert Ecology, Sierra Nevada Ecology, Hawaiian Ecology on Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and California Ecology at De Anza College since 1968.
He has a BA and MA in Biology with emphasis on marine biology from San Jose State University. He has
taken additional graduate work at Stanford University, Santa Clara
University, U.C. Santa Cruz, and Northeastern Illinois University.
Office Hours Held:
From Monday,
Days & Hours:
Mondays, 1:30-2:20 PM
Telephone/Voicemail:
(408) 864-8654
Telephone (Lab):
(408) 864-8921
FAX Telephones:
(408) 864-8245, (408) 864-5546
Office Location:
S-51a
E-mail Address:
vanfossenleland@fhda.edu
REQUIREMENTS
Be prepared to spend at least 15 hours per week using and studying
course materials.
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Attend the class Meetings on Monday,(Tues. & Thurs. for Evening class) for lecture; lab is in
room S-74; Course Orientation
may be found at the following class: Day 1--Sept. 23 or Sept. 24 for evening class.
Pre-registered students who do not attend the Orientation Meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, or Tuesday, Sept. 24, will
be dropped to make room for students on the wait list. Students
completing the Online Registration must also make contact with the
instructor and check in at the BAT Lab (S-74) by Monday, Sept.23, or Tuesday, Sept. 24 for evening class..
The last day to add the class (if seats are available): Friday, Sept.27
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Attend weekly lab sessions at the assigned times or during open lab
hours in S-51, Bio Lab.
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Complete and turn in five specified labs.
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Write a nine-page Nutrition Report. (see the format)
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Pass 2-4 quizzes, some not announced; pass three exams and the final exam.
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Master the concepts, principles and objectives in the video programs,
text and labs.
OBJECTIVES
After completing the reading assignments, watching the video
programs, and completing the labs, you should be able to:
- Identify the major traits of life.
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Identify the major cell structures and their functions.
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Identify the structure and functions of carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins nucleotides, minerals, and salts.
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Outline the steps and differences between mitosis and meiosis.
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Distinguish the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction
in assorted animal groups, humans, plants and protistans.
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Describe the gene, how it mutates, and how it directs protein synthesis.
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Solve simple and complex genetic problems.
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Describe the causes of human genetic defects, their symptoms and care.
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Outline the basic units and relationships in a biotic community.
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Identify the components of an ecosystem.
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Describe the population dynamics in a biotic community over a period of time.
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Discuss the process of plant and animal evolution.
COURSE MATERIALS
Purchase at the De Anza College Bookstore:
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Krogh,D, Biology,A Guide to the Natural World. Prentice Hall, 2006-7 ed.,
with CD-ROM in book (required).
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Van Fossen, Leland. Guide to the Study of Introductory Biology.
Prentice Hall, 6th ed. (required).
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Six Scantron # 2052 Test Forms and a #2 pencil (required).
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MEDIA COMPONENTS AND AVAILABILITY
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STUDYING EACH WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
The primary course content comes from the readings. The videotape
programs are intended to emphasize and illustrate the reading
material. You are tested on information from both the readings and
video programs. If, for any reason, you miss watching a video program
during the assigned week, you should still keep current with your
reading assignments.
Work on the lessons in the following order:
- Read the textbook assignments. You may not read the text in the
exact sequence, but don't let that bother you.
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Read the assigned unit in the Lab Book and do all required lab units.
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Watch the assigned video programs.
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For each Chapter, view and study the "concepts" and "Quiz" on the
textbook CD-ROM & in the text.
COMPLETE THE WEEKLY LABS
BIOLOGY LAB: Biology Lab Bldg, S-51
You must complete all lab study questions at the time you're doing
your lab. Turn in the required lab reports (information about which
labs are required will be sent to you in a future newsletter). Turn
in the lab reports to your instructor in S-74, or to the lab
assistant at the S-74 check out window. Each lab must be completed
during the week it is assigned during lab hours. No extensions are
possible!
COMPLETING THE NUTRITION REPORT
The Nutrition Report includes two diet analyses and a six-page paper.
If you're currently on a special diet, please speak to the instructor
before starting this project. The due date is listed on the
Assignment Schedule of this syllabus. Failure to complete this
report will result in a Quarter "F" grade. Please retain a copy of
your paper for your files; I will not return your original copy.
Format:
Type your paper, double-spaced, or print it in ink. Use the cover
sheet on the last page of this syllabus. Please retain a copy of your
paper for your files.
1. Record everything you eat for two days: both what you eat and in
what quantity (one - a nutritionally "good" day, and one - a
nutritionally "bad" day). Use the Open Media Lab computers (word
processing software is available) to produce a paper copy of your
good and bad day analysis.
2. Write a paper that is at least nine pages long. The pages should
cover each food group, that is, at least one page on each group (i.e.
the importance of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and
minerals in your diet). Use the World Wide Web (http://www.dietsite.com) and nutrition books
for reference sources (see the Reference Librarian in the Learning
Center if you need assistance) and list three references on your
paper.
Go to the Genetic Web Page in the Red Biology study book. . Following the
directions on the page, enter the data for your genetic traits and submit it to the instructor near week 8.
Turn your paper in at the S-51 or Sci Center Bldg. 3 check out window,
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Bonus Reports: Varies each quarter and will annouced in lecture.
REVIEW MATERIAL FOR EXAMS
Attend the Lecture/Review Sessions:
The instructor reviews the course assignments, and helps you prepare
for the examinations. Past experience has shown that students who
attend these sessions have a better grasp of the course
material and score higher on their exams.
Note:
Since new information regarding schedule changes or other problems
may be announced during these lecture/review sessions, students who do not
attend may miss essential information.
TESTING AND GRADING
The midterms and final exam are composed of multiple-choice and
true-false questions. See the class handout for exams and quizzes.
Exam #1:
Sept.
(Exam #1 Cellular; covers text chapters 1, 4 & 14 and labs
1-3 and videos)
Exam #2:
(Exam #2 Cell Chemistry; covers text chapters 2, 3, 5, 6;
labs 3, 4 ; videos; heavy on lecture notes)
Exam #3:
November--Day:
(Exam #3 Genetics; covers genetics and text chapters 7-11 and
labs 5-6-7; videos)
Final Exam--no late finals, be on time:
(Comprehensive with emphasis on Ecology, Mostly: chapters
15-20 and 31-32, labs 11, 12; videos)
Exam Scores:
are posted in S-51 by instructor-selected PIN for 1 week , viewed 1 week after exam only.
Testing Materials:
Bring one Scantron Testing Form, a photo I.D. and one #2 pencil to
each exam, whether you take your exams at the regularly scheduled
times or through the Life Science Learning Center--Only with permission by the instructor and with documents of sickness, or deaths. Testing is
available DURING POSTED TESTING HOURS ONLY in S-51. Testing hours
will be enforced.
Quiz:
The Quiz covers Labs & Lectures and must be taken in the Biology
Lecture. Students may review their exams at S-51 for only one week
after the exam/quiz is taken and with the instructor only.
Final Grades:
Evaluation of course mastery is based on accumulated total points earned:
Requirement: Points:
Quizzes 2 40
Exam #1 100
Exam #2 100
Exam #3 100
Final Exam 100
Biol 10-Genetic Report 10
Lab Reports 50
TOTAL 420 points (approximately)
Bonus Points: 20 points (Not included in Total Possible
Points-Extra Credit Only)
Your accumulated total points are compared to the total possible, and
your letter grade is determined by:
Percentage: Final Grade:
90-100% A
80-89% B
65-79% C
55-64% D
Below 55% F
Homework Cover Sheet
Please make a copy of this cover sheet and attach it to all assignments that you turn in.
BIOL-010.- / Van Fossen / Years 2006-2010
Assignment Title:
Your Last Name:
Your First Name:
Your Student ID#
Total pages included: Cover Sheet + _____ pages
When sending this assignment by FAX: please include a telephone
number where you can be reached in case there is a problem with
transmittal:
Give Your Phone #:
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REVISED 1/10/06
1 BIOL 10 (Van Fossen)
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