BIOLOGY 10 DISTANCE LEARNING

1. Attendance: The students enrolled in the TAPED TV lectures in Biology 10 may view tapes in the OPEN MEDIA LAB or at home MUST attend the lab class or be dropped after 2 absences. All Distance Biology 10 students must attend the Orientation Meeting and first LAB in BIO.S51 on TUESDAY,from 1:30 PM to 4:10 PM. You can see the taped TV class in the OML by showing your Distance Class I.D. Also, view the class by streaming at home on your computer. Pre-registered students who do not attend the Orientation Meeting by 1:30PM TO 4:10 PM on TUESDAY, JAN.5 will be dropped to make room for students on the wait list. Students must also make contact with the instructor and check in at the Lab S51 by TUESDAY, JAN 5 or be dropped.. The last day to add the class (if seats are available):TUESDAY,JAN 12.

2. View and study the 36 hours of lecture video programs and read the textbook as assigned.

3. Attend weekly 3 hr. lab sessions at the assigned times. This lab starts TUESDAY, JAN 5 from 1:30-4:10 PM in BIOLOGY Rm. S51 BRING GREEN SPIRAL LAB BOOK.

4. Complete and turn in five specified labs ON TIME.

5. Write a Biology paper on one area of Biology:plant, animal, bacteria, virus disease,--see my list of topics.

6. Pass 3-4 lab quizzes; pass TWO exams and the final exam.

7. Master the concepts, principles and objectives in the video-lecture programs, text and labs.

1. Identify the major traits of life.
2. Identify the major cell structures and their functions.
3. Identify the structure and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleotides, minerals, and salts.
4. Outline the steps and differences between mitosis and meiosis.
5. Distinguish the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction in assorted animal groups, humans, plants and protistans.
6. Describe the gene, how it mutates, and how it directs protein synthesis.
7. Solve simple and complex genetic problems.
8. Describe the causes of human genetic defects, their symptoms and care.
9. Outline the basic units and relationships in a biotic community.
10. Identify the components of an ecosystem.
11. Describe the population dynamics in a biotic community over a period of time.
12. Discuss the process of plant and animal evolution.

1. Krogh, D., Biology--A Guide to the Natural World (Custom Version for DeAnza College & Van Fossen class). Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009 ed., with CD-ROM in book (required)
2. Van Fossen, Leland. Guide to the Study of Introductory Biology. Pearson Prentice Hall, 6th ed. (required) LAB BOOK. Small RED BIOLOGY LECTURE/LAB BOOKLET---FOR LABS AND EXTRA CREDITS
3. Van Fossen, Leland. Red Biology Study Guide. DeAnza College Printing. (required).
4. Seven Scantron # 2052 Test Forms and a #2 pencil (required).

• Read the textbook assignments. You may not read the text in the exact sequence, but don't let that bother you.
• Read the assigned unit in the Lab Book and do all required lab units.
• Watch the assigned video programs & take notes.
• For each Chapter, view and study the chapter summary, vocabulary and "Quiz" in the textbook use the CD-ROM & in the text--it is great!

The REPORT covers one area of plants,animals,or bacteria and in a 3-5page paper. The due date is WEDNESDAY of Week 7. Failure to complete this report will result in a Quarter "F" grade. Please retain a copy of your paper for your files.
Format: Type your paper, double-spaced, & 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. Computer print-outs are OK with font size 12,double-spaced,normal header,footers,and margins. List your information sources.
Turn your paper in to the SRC check out window, or turn in your assignment with a cover sheet attached on the due date to the S51 lab.
Fax Phone Number: (408) 864-8245 or (408) 864-5546.
After hours, drop them into the Homework Drop Box located by the Distance Learning Center back door (facing the California History Center). Homework is normally turned in at the SCIENCE CTR. LAB in Sci.Building 3, AND LAB CLOSES AT 4PM
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 review sessions have a better grasp of the course material and score higher on their exams.
Review #1: TUESDAY, JAN.19, in S51 lab room
Review notes will be available in OUR LAB: On Cells & Chemistry
Review #2: TUESDAY, FEB 2, in S51 lab room
Review notes will be available in OUR LAB on Digestion and Genetics
Review #3: TUESDAY, MAR 2 , in S51 LAB Final Review: Ecology and Evolution and other topics
Study the Review Notes:
The instructor prepares review notes highlighting the important ideas and concepts of the material. Review notes will be available in room SRC lab before the review sessions or in lieu of the review if it falls on a college holiday.
Note: Since new information regarding schedule changes or other problems may be announced during these review sessions, students who do not attend may miss essential information.
TESTING AND GRADING: BRING SCANTRON #2052
The midterms and final exam are composed of multiple-choice and true-false questions.
Exam #1:
• TUESDAY, FEB.16, 1:30AM-4:10 PM for a one hour exam; room S51 lab
  Exam #1 Kingdoms, Cellular & Chemistry Area; covers text chapters 1-7 and labs 1,2,3,4, also lectures---on all exams in this course).
  Exam #2:
• TUESDAY, MAR 2 , 1:30PM-4:10 PM for a one hour exam covers
  (Exam #2 Digestion & Genetics; covers text chapters 9-15 (labs 9 With both parts--wet and dry labs).
  MAR.9 WEDNESDAY,MAR 9--Your BONUS IS DUE TODAY.

• Final Exam: NO LATE FINALS, NO ALTERNATE FINAL MONDAY, DEC 9 -9:30-11:30 exam; room S51
  (Comprehensive with emphasis on Ecology &Evolution; includes chapters 16-19&33,34,35; labs 11, 12; Animal Diversity & Ecosystem 1-2-3 & lab videos) NO LATE FINALS!

• Exam Scores: are posted in the lab; final grade is on the STAR SYSTEM of the DeAnza Web. Scores posted by instructor-selected PIN for 1 week after midterm exams only and in your lab room. Ask the instructor for your PIN number and record it.
  Testing Materials: Bring one Scantron Testing Form number 2052, a photo I.D. and one #2 pencil to each exam, whether you take your exams at the regularly scheduled times or through the SRC LAB. (Testing is available DURING POSTED HOURS ONLY. Testing for each exam is regulated and will be enforced.

• Final Exam: NO LATE FINALS--TUESDAY, MAR 23, 1:30-3:30 PM
  Quizzes: Quiz 1 covers Labs #1,2,3 and must be taken only in Biology Lab S 51 during week assigned. Students may also review their exams at LAB for only one week after the exam is taken with the instructor only. Quiz 2 will be announced in your lecture and labs and covers lab assignments 5,6,7 & 9.---it is to be taken Week 7 in S51. Quiz 3 will be week 10 and covers Ecology Lectures and Ecosystems 1-2-3.

• Final Grades: Evaluation of course mastery is based on accumulated total points earned:
  Requirement: Points:
    Quizzes 2-4 --20-30 pts. each
    Exam #1 100
    Exam #2 100
    Final Exam 100
    Biol 10- Report 30
    Lab Reports 50
    TOTAL 430 points (approximately) 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

  ---

  Introductory Biology Assignment Schedule---WINTER 2010

  Week 1: JAN 5--Unit I CELLS STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS
  Read Chapter 1, 4, 5
  Start Lab – Unit 1 Lab Hours 9:30-12:10 ; LAB STARTS THIS WEEK--BRING YOUR BOOKS AND DO THE FIRST LAB.
  Week 2: JAN 12 Unit I CELLS
  Last day to add the class if space is available: FRIDAY, JAN 12
  Last day to drop the class and be eligible for a refund: Friday,JAN.12
  View video programs
  Read Chapter 4 & 5 < Lab Unit 1: Microscopy and Cell Studies
  Lab Unit 2: Diffusion & Osmosis & Active Transport
  Week 3: JAN 13 Unit II CELL CHEMISTRY
  Last Day to Drop with a Never Attend grade: WED,0CT 20
  View video programs
  Read Chapters 2, 3
  Lab Unit 1 & 2: Cells, osmosis, diffusion, active transport
  Quiz on Labs 1 and 2 & keep labs 1,2, until--EXAM 1
  Week 4: JAN 26 CELL CHEMISTRY
  Last Day to Request a Pass/No Pass Grade THIS WEEK.
  View video programs:
  Read chapter 2,3
  Lab Unit 3: CHEMISTRY
  
  Week 5: FEB 2 CELL CHEMISTRY
  View video programs
  Read Chapters 2,3,5,6
  Lab Unit 4: Enzyme Structure & Functions
  Lab-------KEEP LABS UNTIL EXAM 1
  Week 6: FEB 9 --Start LAB Unit 9 CHEMISTRY OF DIGESTION
  Review #1--study all lecture & lab materials; review sheets in lab and at the SRC.
  View video programs and read chapter 2,3,5,6
  Study genetic problem solving
  Lab Unit 9: Digestion
  Lab includes RED STUDY GUIDE "Digestion in Humans" & do the questions starting on page 197---and attach to the lab sheets--NO LAB CREDIT UNTIL THIS IS DONE.

• EXAM 1: TUES, FEB 9--- Cells and Chemistry & bring Scantron #2052 & pencils. TURN IN LABS 1-2-3-4 TO THE SRC LAB WINDOW--NOW!
  
• Week 7: WED, FEB 16
  View video programs:
  Read Chapters 9 and 11
  Lab Units: 5, 6 & 7 Genetics--
  Work Problems: Unit 6, know Pgs. 138, 141, 144 for exam SEMINARS START THIS WEEK---ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.
  ----
• BIOLOGY Report Due TUESDAY FEB 23,if not Talking at seminar.
  Week 8: FEB 23 TUES
  Last Day to Drop with a Withdrawal grade: (FRI. LAST DROP DAY)
  View video programs and Review #2 Sheet available
  Read Chapters 12-14--review notes in lab
  Lab Unit 7: Genetic Defects--Must read and know causes and affects

• Week 9: MAR 2 -EXAM 2: GENETICS AND DIGESTION,chapters 9,11-14 and labs 5,6,7 ---AND BONUS DUE THIS WEEK
  , View video programs:
  Review #3:
  Read Chapters 12-14-15
  Ecology: Use the RED STUDY GUIDE for: Ecosystems 1-2-3 and Animal Diversity lab
  Lab Unit 11-12: Ecology: Ecosystems 1-2-3 and Animal Diversity lab

• EXAM 2---DIGESTION AND GENETIC Labs 5,6 & 7 GO TO SCI.CTR.
  Week 10: MAR 9, : Student Seminars, GIVE TALK & PAPER
  View video programs in class
  Read Chapters 16–19 & 33,34,35
  Lab Unit 11-12: Ecology: Use the RED STUDY GUIDE for: Ecosystems 1-2-3 and Animal Diversity lab;read Lab 12 on Evolution & study quiz. ALSO: see AND takes notes on required videos in lab: birds, seals, whales,otters, Ecology: lectures, videos, and seminars to be reviewed.
  
• Week 11: MAR 16- ECOLOGY AND REVIEW; VT:BIRDS,SEALS,WHALES
  Read Chapters 16–19 & 33,34,35-- (ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION)
  
• Final Review Paper in lab
  Lab Unit 11-12: Ecosystems 1-2-3 and Animal Diversity lab in Red Biol.Book; TAKE NOTES ON VIDEOS: BIRDS,SEALS,WHALES--ALL ON FINAL
  Week 12:----FINAL WEEK--
• Final Exam, TUES., MAR. 23, 1:30-3:30 PM, S51 lab. , BRING A SCANTRON 2052 & BE ON TIME

  ---

  Open SCIENCE RESOURCE CENTER HOURS-(SRC-BLDG.3) 408-864-8921

  All testing must be completed by posted by announced time. Alternate testing only by direct discussion and permisson with the instructor.
  Handbook. The biological and Health Science Division has a student handbook at http://bhs.deanza.edu/Student Handbook.pdf or a hard copy in the SRC lab. You need to access this handbook as all material contained in the handbook is a part of this green sheet and does apply to you as a student in this class. It contains a lot of useful information that will increase your chances for success in this class. Note: lab hour subject to change, please call before coming to lab for study.
  ---- Distance Learning Center Homework Cover Sheet Please make a copy of this cover sheet and attach it to all assignments that you turn in or fax to the Distance Learning Center OR lab and papers. BIOL-010-63Z VAN FOSSEN-WINTER 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: Your Phone #: Do not fax an assignment twice. You may call the Distance Learning Center during normal operating hours to confirm receipt of your fax (408) 864-8969.