Biology 160: Biological Principles

1. Biology 160: Biological Principles Lecture MF 11:30-1:25 p.m. Lab Wednesday 11:30-1:25 p.m.

2. Debbie Lancaster, Ph.D. • 214 Kulshan • 383-3531 • dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu • Office hours: M 3:05-3:55 p.m. • T 12:00-1:00 p.m. • Th11:30-12:30 p.m. • F 1:35-2:35 p.m. • Others by appointment

3. Background Educational Taught at Whatcom since 95 AAS from Tyler Junior College-worked as a lab tech for 3 years BS from University of Texas at Tyler- undergrad research with snakes MS from Miami University- research on activity patterns in salamanders Ph.D. Univ. of Louisiana, Lafayette- predator prey relationships

4. Interest in Biology Began as a child- Examined lots of invertebrates e.g., isopods and ants Learned how to catch lizards Oh happy days, learned how to catch snakes Note- this did not thrill my mom

6. Research in early 2000s Reproduction in the Western Ribbon Snake Reproduction in the Western Cottonmouth Snakes of the Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area

8. Materials for Biol 160 • Text- Phelan What is Life? • Notes, study guides syllabi policies available on my faculty website • Packet of lab handouts (sold in bookstore)

9. Learning Objectives

10. Attendance • Bonus points for two or fewer absences • Grade is often related to attendance • If you miss lecture, it is your responsibility to catch up • Labs should not be missed unless absolutely necessary

11. Academic dishonesty • No cheating • No plagiarism

12. Professional behavior • Respect for others- • If you are late or leave early, do it quietly • Turn off cell phones please • Listen to classmates during discussions • Do not put excess work on lab partners • If you are not satisfied with a grade after a brief discussion in class, then see me during office hours • Do not disrupt classmates during lecture

13. Special Support Services Whatcom Community College has various Support Services for students, including (1) Disabilities Support Services (see below), (2) Counseling 383-3080, and (3) Veteran’s Support 383-3080. Any student with a disability requiring auxiliary aids, services, or other reasonable accommodations should contact the Disability Support Services office in the Entry and Advising Center (LDC 116) at 360-383-3080 or [VP] 360-256-7182.

14. This Class is Challenging • Study notes • Complete study guides • Ask questions • Turn in all assignments

15. Exams • Three “regular exams” 150 pts. each – the lowest grade is dropped. • 20 multiple choice, 10 Matching, 10 TF, 10 Fill in the blank and 50 pts. of essay • Final is partially comprehensive and cannot be dropped, 200 pts. • 24 multiple choice, 13 Matching, 13 TF, 15 Fill in the blank and 70 pts. of essay • Makeups are all essay • You have to call before the exam • You have to take it within 2 business days • You have the option of dropping it

16. Lab • Always come to lab prepared to do the work for safety, efficiency, and fairness to your lab partners • No eating or drinking in lab • Always clean up and dispose of materials properly • Closed toed shoes are required

17. Written assignmentsTo be turned into me or brought to my office • Optional Draft – Controversy paper, 25 January • Controversy paper, 1 February • Fact Sheet, 15 February • Optional Extra Credit, 15 March • Lab reports the next week after lab is finished

18. Ws and Vs • If you stop coming to class, make sure to do the paperwork • No Vs • See dates in Policy statement

19. Your grade • Two highest exams – 300 pts • Final - 200pts • Controversy paper- 100 pts • Labs – 270 pts (180 lab reports and 90 lab participation) • Fact Sheet – 50 • Fact Sheet Presentation - 40 • Participation – 40 pts

20. Syllabi • Lecture • Lab

21. LOCK DOWN PROCEDURES • Announcement • Lock doors and leave them locked • Turn off lights, computer, and cell phones • Minimize exposure • Be quiet • Wait for announcement that lock down is over