BIO Evolution. KSCommons. Keene State College. Sciences and Social Sciences, School of. Syllabi. Spring 2010

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1 Keene State College KSCommons Syllabi Spring 2010 BIO Evolution Sciences and Social Sciences, School of Follow this and additional works at: Recommended Citation Sciences and Social Sciences, School of, "BIO Evolution" (2010). Syllabi. Book This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by KSCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of KSCommons.

2 BIO EVOLUTION Spring 2009 T,R 10:00-11:45am (section 2) 2:00-3:45pm (section 04) 4:00-5:45pm (section 05) Instructor: Dr. Susan Piscopo, DVM, PhD 335 Science Center spiscopo@keene.edu (best way to contact me) Office Hours: T,R 1:00 2:00 pm or by appointment Required Texts: Freeman, S Biological Science, 3 rd Edition. Pearson/Prentice Hall, New Jersey Additional required reading materials will be available to you on the KSC Blackboard site ( Handout for the population genetics computer exercise (to get credit for your work you need to purchase at the KSC bookstore) Course Description: BIO111 Evolution is designed to be an integrated lecture/lab experience that introduces the basic principles of heredity, evolution and systematics. Students will investigate variation within and among species, evolutionary patterns, processes, and innovations, evidence of evolutionary change, and social controversies surrounding this subject. projects include experience with scientific method and communication.. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course the student should be able to: Develop an understanding of evolution as a unifying concept in biology Describe the history of evolutionary thought Understand the fundamental concepts of evolutionary genetics Understand the mechanisms of evolution including natural selection, genetic drift and speciation Construct evolutionary trees and understand the fundamental evolutionary innovations in the history of life Critically evaluate information, analyze biological data, reason logically, and be creative Note: A grade of C or higher is required in this course in order for you to register for higher level courses such as BIO210: Ecology (required for ENST and BIO majors), BIO211: Genetics (required for BIO majors), and BIO212: Cells and Physiology (required for BIO majors)

3 Course Website: The course website can be accessed at Plan to visit the site at least once a day. Important announcements, PowerPoint presentations, laboratory handouts, homework, assigned readings and grades will be available on this site. Course Requirements: 1. Attendance and Participation: You are required to attend each class. Two unexcused absences are permitted. For each additional absence, you are required to provide written proof from the appropriate authority to explain your absence. Students who arrive late or leave early will be counted absent. It is the student s responsibility to contact a classmate to acquire notes/materials from any missed classes or labs. Your thoughtful contributions to this course are truly valued. However, disruptive or inappropriate conduct in the classroom will not be tolerated. Please see the Biology Department Policy for Classroom Deportment for examples of unacceptable conduct. The Policy for Classroom Deportment does not address the issue of cellular telephones. Please refrain from using your cellular telephone in any manner during the class. 2. Reading and Daily Study: The assigned reading needs to be completed prior to class (see attached schedule). There are several readings supplemental to the textbook that are available on Blackboard. The pace of classroom lectures can be swift. Therefore it is very important to be prepared for the material before class. It may also be helpful to print copies of the PowerPoint slides to bring to lecture. 3. Note-Taking: Students are expected to take detailed notes in class. It may be helpful to compare notes with a classmate. Students should prepare their own review guides for exam preparation. No study guides will be provided by the instructor. 4. Communication: Students are expected to check their campus accounts at least once daily for announcements or changes to the schedule.

4 5. Assignments: 6. Exams: 7. Quizzes: Homework assignments will be given throughout the semester. All assignments need to be handed in at the start of class. A 10% per day reduction in grade will be given to late submissions. No assignments will be accepted beyond 7 days after the due date. Unless otherwise noted, assignments must be completed individually. The exam format will be a combination of short answers, matching, fill-in the blank, diagram labeling, and multiple choice. Exam questions will be based on lecture material, assigned reading. and quizzes. The final exam will cover new material and review material. Weekly quizzes will be administered on Thursdays during the first 10 minutes of class. Quiz questions will be drawn from readings for that day as well as prior material. Makeup quizzes will not be administered. The lowest 2 quiz grades will be dropped. 8. Make-Ups: 9. s: Make-up exams are allowed for students who notify me prior to the exam that they will be absent due to a serious illness or problem. Written notification from a professional authority will be required (physician, dean of student affairs, etc.) to validate the absence. Make-up labs and quizzes will not be provided. s will be integrated into the lecture schedule, and therefore if a lecture period is missed, a lab activity may be missed as well. There will be NO make-up labs. Students who must miss a lab for a valid reason (see make-ups above) need to contact the instructor immediately. These students will be responsible for getting lab information from a classmate and completing all lab assignments on time.

5 Evaluation and Grading Scale: 2 Lecture Exams (@100 points each) 200 points Final Exam 100 points ~10 Quizzes 100 points s, Assignments ~200 points Total Possible Points ~600 points NOTE: No extra credit will be offered in this course! Other Policies: Students with Disabilities: The office of disability services (ODS) is where KSC students with documented disabilities can arrange for accommodations and academic services provided under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, which enables equal access to academic and campus programs and activities. The office is located in the Elliot Center on the first floor of Elliot Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. For more information contact Jane Warner at jwarner@keene.edu or Inclement Weather: The KSC inclement weather policy will be generally adhered to (see However, in the event that the course professor cannot safely travel to the college, an will be sent to all students alerting them that class is cancelled. Check the KSC website or listen to one of the following television or radio stations to see if KSC is under curtailed operations (i.e., classes are cancelled): WMUR-TV (channel 9), WKNE 103.7FM, WKBK 1290AM, WZBK 1220AM, WOQL 97.7FM, WIMQ 98.7FM, WTSA 96.7FM, WKVT 1490AM, WEVO 89.1 or 90.7FM, and WYRY 104.9FM. Off-campus students should use their own judgment regarding travel conditions and should send an if they must miss class when class is not officially cancelled. Provisions: The administration of BIO110 will strictly adhere to the regulations outlined in the Keene State College Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog, pp

6 Tentative Schedule: BIO111 Evolution Spring 2010 Date Subject Reading Assignments 19Jan Course Introduction Syllabus; Time Line Homework/Presentations 21Jan The History of Life ; 4.4; 27.2, 27.3, Jan History of Life Discussion Assigned (Life on Earth) Ongoing Research Homework 28Jan History of Evolutionary Thought 24.0, 24.1 Assigned (Darwin s Life; Darwin s Originality) 2Feb Evidence of Evolution Feb DNA , 15.2, 15.3, Ch16 9Feb DNA Feb Mitosis, Cytokinesis Ch11 Mitosis Homework 16Feb 18Feb 23Feb Cell Division, Cell Cycle Dividing Cells oratory EXAM I 25Feb Meiosis Ch12 2Mar Meiosis oratory 4Mar Mendelian Genetics Ch13 Pedigree Homework 9Mar Pedigree oratory 11Mar Natural Selection Mar 18Mar 23Mar 25Mar 30Mar 1Apr SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK Wading Birds oratory Natural Selection Open / Review EXAM II

7 6Apr Population Genetics Ch25 8Apr 13Apr Sickle Cell Computer oratory Population Genetics 15Apr Sexual Selection Assigned (Dr. Tatiana) Sex Selection Assign. 20Apr Sexual Selection 22Apr Mechanisms of Speciation Ch26 27Apr Cladogram Exercise Cladogram Homework 29Apr Mechanisms of Speciation 27.1, 27.4 Final Exams Begin May 4th