COURSE OUTLINE BIOLOGY 101 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I 45 HOURS 3 CREDITS

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1 Division of Applied Science & Management School of Science Fall 2012 COURSE OUTLINE BIOLOGY 101 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I 45 HOURS 3 CREDITS PREPARED BY: Tara Stehelin, Instructor DATE: APPROVED BY: Shelagh Rowles, Dean DATE:

2 YUKON COLLEGE Copyright September, 2011 All right reserved. No part of this material covered by this copyright may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, traded, or rented or resold, without written permission from Yukon College. Course Outline prepared by Tara Stehelin, May 25, Yukon College P.O. Box 2799 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K4

3 DIVISION OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT Biology 101 Credit Course Fall 2012 BIOLOGY 101, PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I INSTRUCTOR: Tara Stehelin, B. Sc., M. Sc. OFFICE HOURS: FRIDAY 11:00 12:30, or by appointment OFFICE LOCATION: A2806 (behind biology lab) TELEPHONE: : tstehelin@yukoncollege.yk.ca FAX: COURSE OFFERING DAYS & TIMES: LECTURES Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 2:30 Room: A2103 LABS: Wednesdays OR Fridays 1:00 4:00 Room: A2805 (Biology Lab) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a core introductory science course, transferrable to most Canadian universities as a first-year level Biology course, emphasizing principles with wide applications to all living organisms, including cell structure and function, mechanisms of inheritance, evolution and adaptations to the environment. A comparative approach to the unity and diversity of organisms is stressed. Mandatory lab sessions reinforce subject matter presented in lectures. LEARNING OUTCOMES: General Biology Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:

4 the steps taken in rigorous scientific process what defines a living organism and knowledge of the 8 unifying themes studied in living things Ecology Learning Outcomes levels of study in ecology and examples of new properties that emerge at each level students will be able to outline the factors that determine and influence distribution of life on Earth concepts of habitat, fitness, regulation, niche factors determining patterns of Earth s climate definitions and characteristics of biomes concepts of population, sample, density, dispersion, mark-and-recapture knowledge of two main population growth models correct interpretation of life tables and survivorship curves knowledge of life histories, including r and k selection structure and dynamics of communities, including types of interactions, and how they influence growth models diverse adaptations that exist as a result of community dynamics trophic structures concepts of species diversity, keystone species, disturbance and primary or secondary succession, invasive species ecosystem structure and dynamics, including primary production and nutrient cycling Evolution Learning Outcomes the observations and main inferences of Charles Darwin concept of evolution, natural selection, mutation sources of evidence for evolution application of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium causes of evolutionary change (microevolution) patterns of change on phenotypes resulting from natural selection causes of speciation, concept of hybridization and reproductive isolating mechanisms The Diversity of Life Learning Outcomes Overview of taxonomic groups and the origin of species Unifying characteristics and basic knowledge of the diversity within each of the following taxonomic groups:

5 o prokaryotes and the two main kingdoms within o protistans and the five main groups within o fungi o plants and evolutionary patterns from non-vascular to seedless vascular to seed plants o evolution and adaptations in angiosperms o animals and evolutionary patterns from invertebrates, protostomates, segmented animals, to deuterostomates, and finally to chordates o the evolution of vertebral columns o principles of tetrapod evolution and challenges of life on land Chemical Basis of Life Learning Outcomes Unique properties of water that allow it to support life Basic understanding of chemical bonds, molecules, and atoms, and the elements that make up living things Concept and importance of acidity in living things Classes of most commonly found compounds found in living things and common functional groups Basic reactions of polymers and monomers Cell Structure and Functioning Outcomes General cell structure, organelles, general structure and functions of each Differences in cell structure among taxonomic groups Functions of proteins in the cell Communication between cells and jobs of membranes Energy use and basic steps in metabolism by the cell Mechanisms of transport at the cellular level Control and use of enzymes cellular respiration, redox reactions, and ATP (energy) production photosynthesis, light pigments, and production of high energy compounds Lab Learning Outcomes Upon completion of mandatory lab sessions students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic ecological practices such as population size and population density estimations, complete basic statistics exercises, recognize sources of evidence for evolution, identify general groups of bacteria based on shape, differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, recognize cells of fungi and protists, and recognize the diversity within Kingdom Protista. Students will be able to demonstrate correct procedures of microscopy using both compound and stereomicroscopes, including the ability to use oil immersion and preparation of their own wet mount slides with live organisms. Students will be able to demonstrate practical knowledge necessary to conduct

6 dissections on several invertebrate organisms, including clams, roundworms, segmented worms, crayfish, insects, sea stars, and one (optional) vertebrate, frogs. Students will also be able to identify organelles within cells and conduct basic laboratory tasks such as incubation of test tube cultures in a water bath. COURSE TRANSFER: Course transfers as first-year biology (first semester) to most Canadian Universities UBC With BIOL 102, Biol 101 1st yr (6) SFU BiSc 101 (3) UVIC BIOL 100L (1.5) or with BIOL 102, UAF Biol 105x (3) = Biol 190 A&B (3) UR With BIOL 102, Biol 100/101 (6) UAS With BIOL 102, Biol 113 (3) UNBC Biol 100L (3) Yukon College Biology 101 & 102 = UNBC Biol 100 (4) & Biol (2) 100L For more information about transferability contact the School of Science office. COURSE PREREQUISITES Admission to the Division of Applied Science & Management. Biology 11 or equivalent is highly recommended. DELIVERY METHODS/FORMAT: Material will be presented in two lectures and one lab session per week. Attendance in the laboratory is mandatory. Students must pass the lab and lecture portions independently. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION: Attendance and Participation Students must attend the laboratory session assigned to them upon registration, once per week. A portion of the lab mark (10%) will be awarded for attendance and participation in exercises. Assignments Assignments are given during laboratory sessions. Most students finish assignments during the lab session, although they are not due until the next week day. Projects None.

7 Tests Quizzes on lecture material are given once every two weeks. There are 5 quizzes in total, worth 10% each and then a final exam worth 15% of the total mark. The final examination will be held at the end of the term. It will cover the entire course and the examination date will be announced as soon as confirmed by administration. Quizzes on laboratory material are given every lab session (except the first lab) and cover material from the lab exercises the week before. There is no final lab exam. Evaluation On lecture material: five quizzes worth 10% each (50%), and a final exam worth 15% for a total of 65% of the mark for lecture portion of the course. Laboratory marks make up 35% of total mark. Laboratory assignments worth 15.75%, laboratory quizzes worth 15.75%, and attendance and attitude in the lab worth 3.5% of total mark. There is no final exam for the laboratory portion of the course. Plagiarism Plagiarism involves representing the words of someone else as your own, without citing the source from which the material is taken. If the words of others are directly quoted or paraphrased, they must be documented according to standard procedures (APA). The resubmission of a paper for which you have previously received credit is considered a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is academic dishonesty, a serious academic offence, and will result in you receiving a mark of zero (F) on the assignment or the course. In certain cases, it can also result in dismissal from the college. And do not underestimate the impact such a situation will have on your reputation. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OR CHRONIC CONDITIONS: Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability or chronic condition. It is the student s responsibility to seek these accommodations. If a student has a disability or chronic condition and may need accommodation to fully participate in this class, he/she should contact the Learning Assistance Centre (LAC) at (867) or lassist@yukoncollege.yk.ca. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS: Biology, Concepts and Connections, Campbell, Mitchell & Reece th Ed., Addison Wesley Longman Press Or Campbell Biology 7 th, 8 th, or 9 th Edition, Reece, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, and Jackson. Pearson Benjamin Cummings

8 Lab Manual: assembled by instructor and handed out during first lab session TOPIC OUTLINE/SYLLABUS WEEK TOPIC Approximate Quiz Schedule 1 Introduction to Biology: - Overview and introduction to biological science -scientific method 2 Ecology: -Diversity of life in the biosphere -Population Ecology Quiz 1 -Community Ecology 3 Evolution and Speciation: - Evidence of evolution, history, classification, -Natural selection -speciation Quiz 2 Diversity: 4, 5,6 - The Kingdoms of Life -taxonomy -Prokaryotes -Protists -Fungi Quiz 3 -Plants -Invertebrates -Vertebrates 9,10 Cell Theory, Metabolism - basic chemistry of life Quiz 4 -enzymes - membrane function - organelles - energy flow Quiz 5 11,12 Respiration & Photosynthesis - glycolysis - aerobic respiration - glucose production 13 Review Final