Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - BISC 101 D100

General Biology (4)

Class Number: 1281

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2018
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.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.

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:

 Outline of topics covered in the course:  

Cell Biology  (Dr. Punja) (Weeks 1-4)
·       Cellular chemistry: structure and properties of biological molecules
·       Cell structure: membrane and organelle form and function
·       Cellular reproduction : mitosis, cytokinesis and the cell cycle
·       DNA, RNA and gene expression
·       Cancer and mutations
·       Cell energy and enzymes  

Animal Biology (Dr. Lam) (Weeks 5-8)
·       Digestion, Temperature Regulation, and Osmoregulation
·       Nervous Systems 
·       Sensory, Muscular, and Endocrine Systems 
·       Circulation and Gas Exchange 

Plant Biology (Dr. Punja) (Weeks 9-12)
·       Flowering plants: morphology, anatomy and growth
·       Plant reproduction and biotechnology
·       Transport processes
·       Control systems: plant hormones Photosynthesis

Grading

  • Lecture midterm 20%
  • Lecture final exam 40%
  • Lab and tutorial prep. 15%
  • Lab final exam 25%

NOTES:

All students must pass the laboratory component of the course to receive a passing grade for the course. The passing mark for the lab. component is 50%. If your overall lab. mark falls below this, you will fail the course regardless of your other marks in the course.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE: $23.00

REQUIRED READING:

 “Biological Science” by Scott Freeman, Mike Harrington and Joan Sharp. Second Canadian Edition. 2014. Pearson Canada. ISBN 978-0-321-78871-9. Either hardcover or loose-leaf versions are available. No i-clickers or other items need to be purchased.

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