BI103

1. BI103 • Instructor: Jess Friel • Things to do before class starts: • As you wait for class to start, introduce yourself to the students around you. • See the instructor if you are trying to add the class.

2. BI101, 102 & 103 • These are for non-science majors. • Meet transfer and program requirements for a science with lab. • Some nursing programs require BI102. • Science majors (Biology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Management, etc.), Pre-med (planning on med school) and Pre-Pharmacy should be in BI211, 212, 213. • Pre/co-requisite: Must have completed CH121 or 221 with a C or better or be currently enrolled. • Also recommend some background in Biology (like H.S. Bio or at least one 100 level Bio here.)

3. Syllabus Jessica Friel Phone: 503.316.3202 Email: jessica.friel@chemeketa.edu Website: http://jfriel.wikispaces.com/BI103

4. Required Materials • Access to the Internet • At school or at home, but you must have it! • BI102 Lab Packet • Make sure you have it before class on Thursday this week. • Bring the entire packet to class every day. • It includes Pre-labs which will be graded and must be completed before you come to lab. • Text: Discover Biology, by Singh-Cundyet. al. , 5th ed. • Will be used for all three terms this school year. Demo the E-book: http://books.wwnorton.com/nortonebooks/discipline.aspx?DiscId=4 Buy the E-book: http://books.wwnorton.com/nortonebooks/buychoice.aspx?siteId=discoverbio5_ebook E-book custom-made BY-THE-CHAPTER packages 103 ($26): http://books.wwnorton.com/books/csbook.aspx?id=4294969267&csid=101400000091822

5. Grading The grading scale is a standard, firm scale as follows ACCESSING YOUR GRADE THROUGHOUT THE TERM: When you would like to see your grade email me and ask to see your grade report. I will reply within 1 business day with your current scores.

6. Exams • Exams consist of multiple-choice, short answer and essay questions based on lecture material. • Mid-term exams are not cumulative with the exception of certain concepts that will be emphasized throughout the course (e.g., the scientific method). • The final exam is cumulative. You can have one page of notes for the final.

7. Course Assignments • A variety of assignments will be given throughout the course including homework, quizzes, and other projects related to the course. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. Website: http://jfriel.wikispaces.com/BI103

8. Attendance • Attendance is expected • Late assignments -10%/day • Repeated absences are very likely to significantly affect your grade as well as your learning. • You are responsible for all material, announcements, and assignments provided in class whether you are present or not.  • Assignments are due at the beginning of the specified class session (unless otherwise noted) and are considered late thereafter. • If you are unable to attend any lecture or laboratory session because of a legitimate problem (e.g., illness, emergency), contact me as soon as possible(within 24 hours of absence • Make-up assignments for excused absences must be completedwithin one weekof the absence.

9. Academic Integrity ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:http://www.chemeketa.edu/earncertdegree/advising/studyskills/writing/resources/academichonesty/ Learning is built on the fundamental qualities of honesty, fairness, respect and trust. At Chemeketa Community College, academic integrity is a shared endeavor characterized by truth, personal responsibility and high academic standards. Any violation of academic integrity devalues the individual and the community as a whole.

10. Academic Integrity Examples of Plagiarism: • Word-for-word copying of work written by someone else. • Failure to give proper credit for ideas, statements of facts, or conclusions derived by another. • Failure to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether a paragraph, sentence, or phrase. • Close and extended paraphrasing of another work without acknowledging the source.

11. Labs • Based on exercises in the lab packet. • Students will work in groups in lab and cooperation is expected. • Lab exercises will consist of observation and / or experimental work. • Critical thinking skills will be essential and participation in lab activities is mandatory. • Preparation for lab includes reading the lab packet and bringing necessary materials (e.g. textbook, lab packet, etc). • We will not be going in order of the lab book this term

12. Lab Assignments • Pre-Lab: Due before the lab begins, 5pts, I will check off • Post-Lab: Given to you after you have completed your lab. This will be turned in with your lab packet. You will get zero points if your lab packet is not complete! • Course project: is a chance for you to controversial biotechnologies. A detailed description of the course project will be provided in class.

13. Field Trip to Seal Rock

14. Field Trip Times, Days, and CRNs: Saturday 4/27 CRN 78217 5:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 4/28 CRN 78223 5:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Saturday 5/11 CRN 78224 5:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 5/12 CRN 78225 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunday 5/12 CRN 78226 5:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (more physically challenging)

15. ScheduleSubject to Change

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