Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - BISC 102 D100

General Biology (4)

Class Number: 1568

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 16, 2022
    Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 16, 2022
    Fri, 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.

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:

The central theme of this course is the diversity of life and its evolutionary history on Earth. 

Outline of General Topics: 

  1. Diversity of Life  
  2. Natural Selection  
  3. History of Life  
  4. Phylogeny  
  5. Genetics  
  6. Animal Behaviour  
  7. Microevolution
  8. Macroevolutionary
  9. Species & Speciation  
  10. Human Evolution  
  11. Population Ecology  
  12. Community Ecology  
  13. Ecosystems

Grading

  • Forest Walk Assignment 10%
  • Tutorial Participation 5%
  • Inquiry Figure Assignment 15%
  • Midterm Exams 20%
  • Final Exam 20%
  • Lab Exam 25%
  • Lab Assignments 5%

NOTES:

Important note: To pass this course you must obtain a passing grade on the laboratory portion of the course (the lab exam and the lab assignments)

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  • Freeman et al. (2019) Biological Science, 3rd Canadian edition. Pearson. (E-text or Hard copy). Note: Purchasing Mastering Biology is optional
  • BISC 102 Laboratory Manual. Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus edition

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