Fall 2017 - BISC 101 D100

General Biology (4)

Class Number: 2248

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 13, 2017
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Megan Barker
    barker@sfu.ca
    1 778 782 3020
    Office: B9239
  • Instructor:

    Onkar Bains
    onkarb@sfu.ca
    778-782-4462
    Office: B8261
  • Instructor:

    Shabnam Massah
    smassah@sfu.ca
    778-782-4462
    Office: B8261
  • Instructor:

    Tony Williams
    tdwillia@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-4982
    Office: SSB8151
  • Prerequisites:

    High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

Cell biology 
cell structure and function, cell cycle, cell replication
DNA replication, genes to proteins
DNA technology, genomics, biotechnology
metabolism and enzymes
cellular respiration  

Plant biology    
plant cells and photosynthesis
growth and development
plant nutrition and transport processes
angiosperm reproduction
plant hormones and interactions with environment  

Animal biology    
form and function; different tissue types
nutrition and digestion
circulatory and respiratory systems; immune function
excretion and homeostasis; hormones
nervous, muscle and sensory systems
reproduction

Grading

  • 1st Lecture Midterm 15%
  • 2nd Lecture Midterm 15%
  • Lecture Final exam 30%
  • Lab and Tutorial Preparation 15%
  • Lab Final 25%

NOTES:

**You must pass the Lab part of the course (20/40) to pass BISC101

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Freeman, Harrington & Sharp. 2014. Biological Science (2nd Canadian Edition). Pearson, Toronto.   

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS