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Biology 160: Biological Principles

Biology 160: Biological Principles. Section F 11:30-1:25 p.m. MF lecture 11:30-1:25 p.m. W lab. Debbie Lancaster, Ph.D. 214 Kulshan 383-3531 dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu Office hours: M 1:30-1:55 p.m. T 11:30-12:30 p.m. TH 1:00-1:55 p.m. F 1:35-2:30 p.m.

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Biology 160: Biological Principles

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  1. Biology 160: Biological Principles Section F 11:30-1:25 p.m. MF lecture 11:30-1:25 p.m. W lab

  2. Debbie Lancaster, Ph.D. • 214 Kulshan • 383-3531 • dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu • Office hours: M 1:30-1:55 p.m. • T 11:30-12:30 p.m. • TH 1:00-1:55 p.m. • F 1:35-2:30 p.m. • Others by appointment

  3. Background Educational Taught at Whatcom since 95 AAS from Tyler Junior College-worked as a lab tech for 3 years BS from University of Texas at Tyler- undergrad research with snakes MS from Miami University- research on activity patterns in salamanders Ph.D. Univ. of Louisiana, Lafayette- predator prey relationships

  4. Interest in Biology Began as a child- Examined lots of invertebrates e.g., isopods and ants Learned how to catch lizards Oh happy days, learned how to catch snakes Note- this did not thrill my mom

  5. Some research Reproduction in the Western Ribbon Snake Reproduction in the Western Cottonmouth Snakes of the Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area

  6. Materials for Biol 160 • Text-Phelan “What is Life” • Notes, study guides syllabi policies available on my faculty website • Packet of lab handouts (sold in bookstore)

  7. College learning objectives • Learning • Thinking • Communication • Also- Relating and Integrating

  8. Attendance • Bonus points for two or fewer absences • Grade is often related to attendance • If you miss lecture, it is your responsibility to catch up • Labs should not be missed unless absolutely necessary

  9. Academic dishonesty • No cheating • No plagiarism

  10. Professional behavior • Respect for others- • If you are late or leave early, do it quietly • Turn off cell phones please • Listen to classmates during discussions • Do not put excess work on lab partners • If you are not satisfied with a grade after a brief discussion in class, then see me during office hours • Do not disrupt classmates during lecture

  11. Special Support Services • Whatcom Community College has various Support Services for students, including (1) Disabilities Support Services (see below), (2) Counseling 383-3080, and (3) Veteran’s Support 383-3080. Any student with a disability requiring auxiliary aids, services, or other reasonable accomodations should contact the Disability Support Services office in the Entry and Advising Center (LDC 116) at 360-383-3080 or [VP] 360-256-7182.

  12. This Class is Challenging • Study notes • Complete study guides • Ask questions • Turn in all assignments

  13. Exams • Three “regular exams” – the lowest grade is dropped • Final is partially comprehensive and cannot be dropped • Makeups are all essay • You have to call before the exam • You have to take it within 2 business days • You have the option of dropping it

  14. Format of Exams The three “regular” exams: 20 multiple choice 10 matching 10 T/F 10 Fill in the blank 50 points of short answer @ 5-10 pts each

  15. Format of Exams continued The final exam is worth 200 points 24 multiple choice 13 matching 13 T/F 15 Fill in the blank 70 points of short answer @ 5-10 points each Each section will be about 25 % comprehensive and 75% new info

  16. Exam Dates Exam I 20 January Exam II 10 February Exam III 2 March Final Exam 21 March

  17. Lab • Always come to lab prepared to do the work for safety, efficiency, and fairness to your lab partners • No eating or drinking in lab • Always clean up and dispose of materials properly • Closed toed shoes are required

  18. Written assignmentsTo be turned into me or brought to my office • Controversy paper due Feb. 3 (optional draft due Jan. 27 • Extra Credit due March 9 • Fact sheet due Feb. 17 • Presentation of Fact Sheets Feb. 22 • Post labs or lab sheets due the next week after the lab is finished

  19. Ws and Vs • If you stop coming to class, make sure to do the paperwork • No Vs • See dates in Policy statement

  20. Your grade • Two highest exams – 300 pts • Final - 200 pts • Controversy paper- 100 pts • Class discussions – 40 pts • Labs – 180 pts • Fact Sheet - 50 pts • Presentation 40 pts • Lab Participation 90 pts

  21. Syllabi • Lecture • Lab

  22. Signature page • Complete and turn in • SEE YOU IN LAB

  23. LOCK DOWN PROCEDURES • Announcement • Lock doors and leave them locked • Turn off lights, computer, and cell phones • Minimize exposure • Be quiet • Wait for announcement that lock down is over

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