Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - BISC 101 D100

General Biology (4)

Class Number: 1306

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 11, 2018
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a 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.

Grading

  • Lecture Midterm 15%
  • Lecture Final 30%
  • Online Lecture Assignments 15%
  • Lab Assignments 5%
  • Lab Quizzes in tutorial 10%
  • Lab Exam 25%

NOTES:

The lecture component makes up 60% of the overall mark, while the lab component makes up 40%.

Note: The first requirement in passing the course is that students must pass the lab component.  This means a combined 20% of 40% is needed to pass the lab component.  The second requirement is that students must obtain a percentage of at least 50% or greater (out of 100%) as the overall mark from both the lecture component and lab component combined.


This course outline is tentative and subject to change.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Biologial Science W/Modified Mastering Biology, Pearson.
*e-book version available

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