Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2016 - BISC 113 C100

Biology in Everyday Life (3)

Class Number: 7454

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Distance Education

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Feb 26, 2016
    Fri, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 19, 2016
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Emphasizes evolution and scientific inquiry as unifying themes. The diversity and the unity of all living organisms and the methods by which biologists answer questions about the living world are presented in this context. Topics covered include evolution, characteristics of living organisms, reproduction, metabolism, and ecology. Students with credit for HSCI 100, BISC 101, 102, or succeeding Biology courses, may not take BISC 113 for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Grading

  • Weekly Quizzes 15%
  • Assignment 1 10%
  • Assignment 2 10%
  • Project 15%
  • Mid-term Exam 20%
  • Final Exam 30%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

All Required Readings listed below are not provided by the Distance Education Office (CODE).

REQUIRED READING:

Biology for the Informed Citizen with Physiology (2014), Bozzone & Green
ISBN: 9780195381993

Centre for Online and Distance Education Notes:

Additional Course Fee: $40

Students requiring accommodation as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Students are responsible for following all exam policies and procedures (e.g., missing an exam due to illness) available here.

This course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. Please check your course details in your online delivery method, such as Canvas.

Students will only have access to Canvas starting the first day of classes. For any students who registered after classes start, Canvas access should be granted within 1 business day.

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