Biology 230 - Biology
of Cells and Genes REVISED
Lecture and
Laboratory
Spring 2008
Dr. Frances E. Weaver
Kirkbride 423A , 499-4519
Office hours MWF 10-10:50, T
11-12-50, Th 9-9:50
or by appointment
Email: feweaver@mail.widener.edu
Lecture Class Times: MWF 1:00-1:50,
KH 113 Laboratory: Tues 2:00-4:50, KH 403
Required texts: Biology Concepts and Connections , 5th edition by Campbell et al, Pearson Education
Inc.-Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company; San Francisco CA 2006 (a copy without the media update is acceptable)
Laboratory Manual
for Biology 230, F. Weaver, ed., 2008;
purchased from the instructor beginning with the first lab.
Email and Course Web Page: I use email to communicate with the entire class outside of
class time. Each student must have an email account and use the Campus Cruiser web site for
this course. If you do not use Campus Cruiser as your primary email
provider, please set up your Campus Cruiser account to forward all email to
your other address. Information such as schedule changes, laboratory
material, mistakes in the text and review information are posted on this web
page or on the Campus Cruiser site. Electronic materials will not
be distributed on paper unless I deem it necessary. You may also use
email for all types of questions pertaining to the course.
- 3 Lecture Exams @ 100
pts. each Laboratory material will appear on lecture exams = 300
- Two background sheets
completed by each student 15 pts
each = 30
- Five group problem
sets completed in class, 10 pts
each = 50
- Group presentation of
case study (presentations occur in laboratory time)= 50 pts
- Individual paper on
case: 50 pts
- "Weekly"
laboratory questions and/or data sheets 12 @10 pts each =
100 (drop two lowest)
GRAND TOTAL =580 points
Office Hours: You are invited to drop in at any time. I also have standing office
hours, the times for which are shown. You are encouraged to bring any and all
questions directly to me in person or by phone or email. If your schedule
does not match mine, I will make time for you!
Academic Integrity: The University Policy, which is strictly enforced by the
Science Division, is that anyone who cheats,
attempts to cheat or assists another student to cheat on an exam or quiz fails
the course. Other common violations such as submitting
collaborative work when not authorized to do so, and plagiarism also
result in failure. All of these violations mean that you expect to be
given credit for work that is not your own, and that is clearly
academic fraud. If you would like further clarification, read
Standards for Academic Integrity in the student handbook. If you are
uncertain how to proceed in any situation, contact me before you make a costly
mistake! If you do violate the University policy, I will not
hesitate to fail you in this course, regardless of your academic standing!
Attendance:
Consistent, attentive attendance is the key to success in this course.
Activities that take place in class cannot be made up!!!
Grading:
Your grade is based on the percentage of the 580 possible points that you earn.
Thus 464/580 = 80%; 435/500 = 75% etc. The +/- system
will be used in this course.
Please be advised that I use this scheme to
assign grades and all adjustments such as +/- are
made at my discretion!!
A- to A 90-100% (Those
who earn 95% or above will receive a
grade of A)
B- to B+ 80-89%
C- to C+ 70-79%
D to D+ 60-69%
F <60 %
Exams: Missed exams result in a grade of ZERO!
Times: Exams take place as listed on the attached schedule, the format may vary with
each exam.
Make ups: Make up exams are given only under conditions
of documented excuses. NO OTHER MAKE UPS WILL BE GIVEN! I RESERVE THE
RIGHT TO SCHEDULE MAKE UP EXAMS and will do so only after I have received
documentation. Make-up exams will differ in content and format from scheduled
exams.
Early exams:
A student may request to take an exam early for personal, athletic or academic
reasons. Requests for early exams must be received IN
WRITING (email is acceptable) no later than ONE WEEK BEFORE the scheduled date
of the exam. Early exams will differ in content and format from regularly
scheduled exams.
Late exams or late for exams: No late exams will be given. See make-up policy above. Students
late to exams will have the time remaining in the period to finish, period,
that's it, no excuses!
Background
sheets: Must be completed by each student
and turned in during the specified
class, on paper. Late background
sheets will not be accepted, as these are what you need to complete your group
problems.
Group
problem sets: These take place in class
time during the week specified. If you
are absent you lose the points for this activity. There are NO make ups for group problem sets.
Cases: These
are real world situations designed to permit you to direct your own
learning about various aspects of cells and genes. More information on
cases will be distributed in the laboratory.
Science Division Seminars: Biology 230 students are expected to attend the
Science Division Seminars that are sponsored by the Biology Department. A question
on each seminar topic will appear on the exam following each seminar. A copy of
the Science Division Seminar schedule will be distributed to you, and it will
also be available on-line
The
course instructor and the Science Division strictly enforce the University's
policy on Academic Integrity as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Useful information: I am here every day. Voice mail, e-mail and
the course web sites operate 24 hrs a day. There is a bulletin board located to
the left of my office door where you may leave notes, but if you
are unable to reach me by these means; you may leave a message with the Science
Office, KH321, ext. 4003.
Alternative testing: I can provide alternative testing to students with documented
special needs. Just ask.
Alternative note taking: You may tape record lectures for your personal use.
Other alternatives are available for students with documented special needs.
Just ask.
Special assistance: The following people and organizations are here to help
YOU!
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE OVER YOUR HEAD TO ASK
FOR HELP!
The first thing to do is talk to me. I can arrange
special assistance, discuss study or note taking skills, introduce you to the
reading and academic skills center, answer any and all questions about the course
material or requirements, solve problems arising from labs, be your liaison
with other faculty, help you find other students with which to form a study
group etc.
For additional help including regular, no cost,
tutoring I will refer you to the
Your academic advisor will assist you in
coordinating your program of study and provide a valuable reference in all
areas of academic life. Advisors in the Biology department check with me
regularly about student progress.
It is our expectation that we will treat one
another with respect and courtesy, that we will have fun, and that you will all
succeed.
I reserve the right to modify the
syllabus.
Lecture Schedule
Biology 230 Spring 2008
|
Week
Beginning |
Topics |
Activities |
Biology: |
|
Jan 14th |
Molecules of Cells |
Check status of email account |
3 |
|
Jan 21st |
A Tour of the Cell (MLK day Jan 21st) |
Bring text for in class activity |
4 |
|
Jan 28th |
A Tour of the Cell |
Bring text for in class activity |
4 |
|
Feb 4th |
ATP, Cellular Respiration and Fermentation |
|
5 and 6 |
|
|
Genetics: Cellular basis |
Form groups for genetics section |
8 |
|
Feb 18th |
EXAM I (Feb 18th ) Genetics: Cellular basis |
|
8 |
|
Feb 25th |
Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance |
Genetics background sheet due in class Feb 25th Group problems in class |
9 |
|
March 3rd |
SPRING BREAK |
|
|
|
March 10th |
Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance |
Group problems in class this week |
9 |
|
March 17th |
Molecular Biology of the Gene |
|
10 |
|
March 24th |
Review for Exam II March 24th
Exam II (March 26th) |
Molecular biology background sheet due in class March 31st |
10 |
|
March 31st |
Control of Gene Expression |
Group problems in class this week |
11 |
|
April 7th |
Control of Gene Expression |
Group problems in class this week |
|
|
April 14th |
DNA Technology Student Projects Day April 18 |
|
12 |
|
April 21st |
DNA Technology |
Group Problems in class this week |
12 |
|
April 28th |
Special topics Review for Exam III on April 30th |
|
24 and or 27 if time |
|
Finals Week (May 2-7) |
Exam III: Topics remaining since Exam II |
Review and practice |
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The date and time for EXAM III will be as
scheduled by the registrar.
Spring 2008
|
Tuesday |
Exercise or Activity |
What is due, in lab (or as specified) |
|
1/16/08 |
No Lab-Please purchase your lab manual |
|
|
1/22/08 |
Macromolecule form and function: ELISA |
Questions |
|
1/29/08 |
Microscopes, Cells and Tissues |
Questions |
|
2/05/08 |
Identifying a disease agent (bacteria) |
Questions |
|
2/12/08 |
Protein Fingerprinting Analysis of results from
bacteria lab |
Questions |
|
2/19/08 |
Analyze Results from Protein Fingerprinting |
Data Sheet for protein fingerprinting |
|
2/26/08 |
Work on cases: conferences with each group |
|
|
3/04/08 |
Spring
Break |
|
|
3/11/08 |
Chromosome squashes (Karyotyping
) |
Mitotic Figures Data Sheet and Karyotyping
Analysis |
|
3/18/08 |
Genetics (Microsage
Programs) |
Data Sheet |
|
3/25/08 |
Genotype to Phenotype –pGLO
transformation |
Questions |
|
4/01/08 |
Genotype to Phenotype Analyze Data |
Data sheet |
|
4/08/08 |
PCR and Human Variation |
|
|
4/15/08 |
PCR and Human Variation |
|
|
4/22/08 |
PCR and Human Variation, Analyze data |
Data sheet |
|
4/29/08 |
To be announced |
Case Study Paper Due 5/02/08 by 5 p.m. |
|
Problems/Reviews |
Seminars etc. |
Other Resources |
|
Review for Exam I |
Science Division Seminar. |
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