Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - BISC 101 D200

General Biology (4)

Class Number: 1628

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • 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.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Content:

Cell biology   

  • cell structure and function, cell cycle, DNA replication, transcription and translation, cell energy: principles of energetics and enzymes, metabolism: cellular respiration and photosynthesis

Plant biology

  • flowering plants: morphology, anatomy and growth, plant transport processes, plant nutrition

Animal biology

  • structure and function of animal tissues, digestion, circulatory and respiratory systems, excretory system, thermoregulation and homeostasis

Note:  This course may be applied towards the Certificate of Liberal Arts.

Grading

  • • Lecture midterm 15%
  • • Lecture final exam 25%
  • • Lab final exam* 25%
  • • Lab preps and tutorial participation* 15%
  • • Other learning activities 20%

NOTES:

You must pass the lab component of the course (all elements labeled with *) to pass the course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Freeman, S., et.al (2018) Biological Science. 3rd Canadian Edition, Pearson, Canada

Laboratory manual. Simon Fraser University


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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