Spring 2024 - BISC 102 D200
General Biology (4)
Class Number: 2660
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 17, 2024
Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Ivona Mladenovic
imladeno@sfu.ca
1 778 782-8920
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Prerequisites:
Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or BISC 100 with a minimum grade of C-, or BISC 113 with a minimum grade of C+, or BPK 105 with a minimum grade of C+, or HSCI 100 with a minimum grade of C+).
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to evolution and ecology, focusing on the processes that shape the diversity of life on earth. Lecture and lab topics include: natural selection and other mechanisms of evolutionary change, phylogeny, genetics, speciation, behaviour, species interactions, population ecology, and ecosystems. BISC 101 and 102 may be taken in either order. Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
Topics to be covered
- Scientific method
- Adaptation by natural selection
- Sexual and kin selection
- Phylogeny
- Patterns of evolution
- Ecology
- Meiosis and genetics
- The origin of life and evolution of metabolism
- Diversity of life (protists, plants, fungi, and animals)
- Principles of development
- Human evolution
Grading
- • Midterm exam: 15%
- • Course assignment: 10%
- • Laboratory exam*: 25%
- • Final exam: 30%
- • Weekly online quizzes (WOQ): 10%
- • Lab assignments (LA)*: 5%
- • Tutorial participation: 5%
NOTES:
Important note: To pass this course, you must obtain a passing grade on the laboratory portion (*) of the course.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Freeman, S., et.al (2023) Biological Science. 4th Canadian Edition, Pearson, Canada
BISC 102 Laboratory manual. Simon Fraser University, Surrey Campus edition
RECOMMENDED READING:
Note: This course is supported with Canvas (canvas.sfu.ca).
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:
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