Fall 2017 - BISC 102 D100
General Biology (4)
Class Number: 2163
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 6, 2017
Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
BurnabyDec 6, 2017
Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Erin Barley
ebarley@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4972
Office: B9234
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Instructor:
Eunice Hannah Chin
echin@sfu.ca
1 778 782-7398
Office: B8220
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Instructor:
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
kathleef@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5611
Office: B9233
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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:
Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Website: CANVAS
The central theme of this course is the diversity of life and its evolutionary history on Earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, and examines how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behaviour, and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and to their environment.Outline of Topics:
- Diversity of life
- Darwin & natural selection
- History of life – major events
- Phylogeny
- Genetics
- Animal behaviour
- Microevolution
- Macroevolutionary patterns
- Species & speciation
- Human evolution
- Population Ecology
- Community Ecology
- Ecosystems
Grading
- Lab Assignments 5%
- Participation 5%
- Inquiry Figure Assignment 15%
- Midterm exam 20%
- Lab exam 25%
- Final exam 30%
NOTES:
· Students who earn less than 50% on the lab exam will receive a maximum grade of D.
· If you anticipate missing an exam, you must seek and obtain permission from the instructor. It is in your best interest to do this before the exam, and official documentation will be required.
· Students with disabilities who require special considerations should contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (csd_office@sfu.ca) well in advance.
SFU’s Code of Academic Integrity
Every student is responsible for making sure that he/she is informed of SFU’s Code of Academic Integrity. There is a link available though Canvas.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Iclicker (required). Iclicker response system. The bookstore sells new and used iclickers. You will be given instructions once class starts on how to register your iclicker.
REQUIRED READING:
Freeman, Harrington, and Sharp (2014) Biological Science, 2nd Cdn ed. Pearson.
This text is available at the SFU Bookstore in two formats: hardcopy and looseleaf (also called BV - binder version). Both formats have exactly the same content – either format is OK.
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