Fall 2023 - BISC 101 D100
General Biology (4)
Class Number: 1829
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
BurnabyOct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
BurnabySep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 7, 2023
Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
BurnabyDec 7, 2023
Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
BurnabyDec 7, 2023
Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Norbert Haunerland
haunerla@sfu.ca
778-782-3734
Office: B8238
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Instructor:
Kevin Lam
klamf@sfu.ca
778-782-5937
Office: B9235
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Instructor:
Megan Barker
barker@sfu.ca
778-782-3020
Office: B9239
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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+); and Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or CHEM 111 with a minimum grade of C-).
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms of living organisms (microorganisms, plants, animals). Lecture and lab topics include cell structure and function, flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism, whole organism form and function (circulation, gas exchange, nutrition, osmoregularion). BISC 101 and 102 can be taken in either order. Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
Cell biology
proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids
cell structure and function, cell cycle, cell replication
DNA replication, transcription and translation
genomics and biotechnology
metabolism and enzymes
cellular respiration
Plant biology
photosynthesis
plant form and function
plant growth and development
plant nutrition and transport processes
plant hormones and interactions with environment
Animal biology
animal form and function
water and electrolyte balance, temperature regulation
nutrition and digestion
circulation and gas exchange
communication through hormones and the nervous system
Grading
- Lecture Midterm I 20%
- Lecture Midterm II 20%
- Lecture Final exam 20%
- Lab 40%
NOTES:
**You must pass both, the Lecture and the Lab parts of the course (50% each) to pass BISC101
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
No required textbook
RECOMMENDED READING:
Freeman, Quillin, Allison, Black, Podgorski, Taylor, Carmichael, Harrington & Sharp. Biological Science (4th Canadian Edition, 2023) or (3rd Canadian Edition, 2019). Pearson, Toronto.
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
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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.