BIO 1123 VC1 F24

principles of biology II lecture syllabus

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course information

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textbook and course materials

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instructional methods

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grading plan

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make-up work & exam policy

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late assignment policy

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Assignments

Assignments are provided on canvas and via McGraw-Hill. You are expected to complete all assignments prior or by the deadline.

Exams

• How many exams? 5-6 unit tests
• Exam format
  • multiple choice, true/false
• Students are expected to use smarter proctoring to schedule their exams at a testing center or virtually prior to the exam deadline.
• Restroom breaks should be taken prior

Grading Scale

Grading Scale: 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 00-59 F

Evaluation Method

Evaluation Method: Exams: 50% Assignments: 30% Quizzes: 20% Total: 100%

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V. Grading Plan

A. Course name, number, and credit hours: Principles of Biology II, Lecture BIO 11233 credit hoursB. Section number: VC1C. Class meeting time and location: VIRTUAL (10/21/24-12/13/24)D. Pre-/co-requisite courses: Pre-requisite is BIO 1113 Co-requisite is BIO 1121E. Course description: lecture course for non-science majors that emphasizes the survey of the diversity of life, ecology, evolution, and an overview of organ systemsF. Student Learning Outcomes: A. Identify and describe the homeostatic mechanisms that allow organisms to survive in their respective environments, describe the fundamental anatomy and physiology of animals, describe the fundamental anatomy and physiology of plants, and describe the basic principles of ecology and population biologyG. Withdrawal Dates:

II. Course Information

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• PowerPoint lectures provided for each chapter in Canvas

• Exam given after each unit is completed

• Assignments for each chapter given through McGraw-Hill

• GELOs assignments (Environmental Social Issue Summary)

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A. Instructor’s name: Dr. Phatia McClellanB. Location of instructor’s office: JLMA 110C. Office phone number: 601-987-8174D. Email address: phatia.mcclellan@hindscc.edu or contact me via canvas. E. Office hours:

I. Instructor Information

Make-up work and exam policy: There will be no make-up exams administered. Students are responsible for taking their exams at the scheduled time. Assignments must be handed in on time. Walking out of the classroom during the exam is prohibited. Restroom breaks should be taken prior to the start of the exam. Late Assignment Policy without Permission• Major Assignments/Projects have due dates and turning in an assignment late without permission is not withoutconsequences. Any assignment that is turned in late without permission from the instructor will have the followingconsequences: • A 5% penalty for every late day will be imposed on the assignment and no more than three late days will be accepted. For example, a late day is defined as any day after the due date and time, e.g., if the assignment is due Sunday at 11:59 PM ET than an assignment turned in at 12:00 AM ET Monday will be late and constitute the first late day, the second late day would be Tuesday at 12:00 AM ET etc. Assignments turned in after the three-day period will receive a zero with no exceptions.• Learning Activities have due dates within a week and are determined by the instructor. However, all learning activities for the week are due at the close of the day prior to the exam by 11:59 PM.• Students who miss several weeks of work and contact the instructor after the due date cannot expect to make up the work.

A. Textbook name, edition, and author(s): Mader, Essentials of Biology, 7e The textbook for this class is instant access and you have paid for it through fees for this class. If you wish to purchase a low-cost print option, there is one for sale in our campus bookstore. You are certainly free to obtain a textbook for the course if you wish but you have paid for the book. Through the publisher have access to an e-book also found on Canvas.B. Lab manual(s) and/or additional materials/supplies: The lab book for this course is Essentials, 7th edition by Mader.C. Online resources/Supplies: McGraw-Hill

III. Textbook & Course Information

A. Instructor’s name: Dr. Phatia McClellanB. Location of instructor’s office: JLMA 110 C. Office phone number: 601-987-8174 D. Email address: phatia.mcclellan@hindscc.edu or contact me via canvas.E. Office hours: Monday 11am - 2pm Tuesday 12pm - 1pm

I. Instructor Information

Late Assignments for Extraordinary Circumstances (Does not apply to Proctored Exams)There are times when extenuating circumstances arise and a few extra days to complete an assignment can make a difference between success and failure. Please contact the instructor BEFORE the assignment is due if there is an extraordinary circumstance. Notifying the instructor does not guarantee an extension will be granted.Additionally, students are expected to provide documentation for the excuse. Present the reason needed for additional time and preliminary work completed on the assignment. The instructor will provide either an extension with a new due date of his or her choice or deny the request in writing. The instructor will provide an email with a clear statement of extension or denial. No phone conversations or unclear responses will constitute an extension:• If an extension is granted and the assignment is not posted in its entirety by the due date provided by the instructor, the student will receive a zero for the assignment.• If an extension is granted the assignment is still subject to a late penalty.• Please note that there is no opportunity to turn in any work after the last day of class. Examples of Extraordinary Circumstances • Last-minute military deployment or fieldwork • Emergency hospitalization of the student or immediate family member• Catastrophic weather-related incident resulting in lack of internet access.• Death of immediate family member When the class is officially over on December 13, 2024, before final exams, no graded work will be accepted. No exceptions.