Summer 2023 - BISC 102 D100
General Biology (4)
Class Number: 1670
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 12, 2023
Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Onkar Bains
onkarb@sfu.ca
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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:
SEQUENCE OF TOPICS
Course Introduction
Evolutionary history and concepts
Natural and sexual selection
Phylogeny and Speciation
The fossil record of change
Nature of Inheritance
Behaviour
Biodiversity: Animals, including humans
Biodiversity: Plants and Fungi
Ecology: Populations
Ecology: Communities and Ecosystems
Catch-up and summary (1 lecture)
Grading
- • Lab assignments 5%
- • Tutorial participation 5%
- • Inquiry Figure Assignment 15%
- • Midterm exam 20%
- • Lab exam 25%
- • Final exam 30%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Freeman et al, Biological Sciences (3rd Canadian edition), Pearson publishing.
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
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.