Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - BISC 102 D100

General Biology (4)

Class Number: 1016

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 7, 2018
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.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:

Details TBA for readings and laboratory outline  

1        Introduction and Diversity of life 
2        Darwin & natural selection 
3        History of life – major events 
4        Phylogeny 
5        Genetics 
6        Animal behaviour 
7        Microevolution 
8        Macroevolutionary patterns 
9        Species & speciation 
10      Human evolution 
11      Population Ecology 
12      Community Ecology 
13      Ecosystems

Grading

  • Lab Assignments 5%
  • Tutorial Participation 5%
  • Ecology Assignment 15%
  • Midterm exam 20%
  • Lab exam *Students must pass the lab exam ≥50% to pass this course 25%
  • Final exam 30%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE: $28.00 (laboratory manual)

REQUIRED READING:

Freeman, Harrington, and Sharp (2014) Biological Science, 2nd Canadian edition. Pearson.

(Note:  Summer 2018 will be the final use of the 2nd edition, so reselling in Fall will not be possible). Accordingly, purchasing a second hand copy may be prudent.)

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

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