Summer 2020 - BISC 101 D100

General Biology (4)

Class Number: 1460

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 17, 2020
    Mon, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • 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; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Website: Canvas

Outline of Topics:

Unit 1: Cell biology 
Cell structure and function, cell cycle, cell replication 
Genomes & cellular information flow: DNA replication; DNA technology; Gene to protein; enzymes.
Metabolism: cellular respiration and photosynthesis

Unit 2: Animal physiology
Structure and function of animal tissues
Systems: Digestion and excretion; circulatory and respiratory; nervous, muscle, and sensory.  

Unit 3: Plant physiology
Structure and function of plant cells
Plant growth, development, and reproduction 
Nutrition and transport processes;  Plant hormones and interactions with environment

The information on this outline is subject to change.

Grading

  • Lecture Midterm 1 10%
  • Lecture Midterm 2 15%
  • Lecture Final Exam 25%
  • Lecture Participation and Pre-reading Quizzes 10%
  • Lab and Tutorial Preparation / Quizzes 15%
  • Lab Final Exam 25%

NOTES:

All students must pass the laboratory component of the course to receive a passing grade in the course.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE: $28.00 (laboratory manual)

REQUIRED READING:

Freeman, Harrington & Sharp. 2018. Biological Science (3rd Canadian Edition). Pearson, Toronto.

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.