Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2017 - BISC 100 D100

Introduction to Biology (4)

Class Number: 1358

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 15, 2017
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Mala Chandani Fernando
    fernando@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-5684
    Office: B9238

  • Prerequisites:

    Students with a C or better in Biology 12, who are considering a BISC Major, are encouraged to proceed directly to BISC 101 and 102.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the basic concepts of biology, emphasizing evolution as a unifying theme. Topics include cell structure, mitosis and meiosis, DNA structure and function, evolution and population and ecosystem ecology. Students with credit for BISC 101, 102 or 113, or succeeding biology courses, may not take BISC 100 for further credit. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course emphasizes evolution and scientific inquiry as unifying themes. The diversity and the unity of all living organisms and the methods by which biologists answer questions about the living world are presented in this context. Topics covered include the characteristics of living organisms, reproduction, metabolism, and ecology. Note: Adds are not permitted after the first week of classes.

Outline of Topics:           
Week               Topic [Chapter(s)]                                                                         
1          Introduction & Scientific Method [1] 
2          Essential Chemistry for Biology [2 & 3] 
3          Cell Structure (A tour of the cell) [4] 
4          Metabolism (the working cell) [5] 
5          Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis -Lect MT 1 [6 & 7]                                          
6          Cellular reproduction -Lab MT [8] 
7          Patterns of Inheritance [9]          
8          Molecular Biology of the Gene [10] 
9          Control of gene expression & biotechnology [11,12] 
10        Evolution -Lect MT 2 [13,14,15] 
11        Taxonomy and Biodiversity [16,17] 
12        Ecology (communities, Ecosystems & conservation biology) [18, 19] 
13        Ecology (Population Dynamics) -Lab Finals [20] 
14        Lecture Finals (during exam period)                                                                                       

Grading

  • Lecture Quizzes 15%
  • Lecture MT 18%
  • Lecture Finals (cumulative to some extent) 37%
  • Lab MT 10%
  • Lab Final 15%
  • Tutorials 5%

NOTES:

EXCUSES FROM EXAMS DUE TO ILLNESS REQUIRE SFU PHYSICIAN STATEMENT AND AN E-MAIL CONTACT BEFORE EXAM.

Note: This course outline is tentative and subject to change.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE: -  $16.60

REQUIRED READING:

Simon, Eric, Dickey, Jean, Hogan, Kelly, Jane Reece, . CAMPBELL ESSENTIAL BIOLOGY. 6th Ed. Pearson Education Canada. We’ll be using the e-text version. Some hard copies would be available in the book store

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

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