BIOL-1308 Biology Fundamentals
Charles Bernhard
Credit Fall 2022
Section(s)
BIOL-1308-024 (51959)
LEC MW 9:00am - 10:20am CYP CYP5 2221
Course Requirements
Required Materials:
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- Text 1: If you opted out, you still must purchase Modified Mastering A&P with Pearson eText for Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, by Marieb and Hoehn. Pearson Educational Inc., 2019, ISBN-13: 9780134763446 directly through the link provided on Blackboard (you may use an earlier edition of the text but must purchase the access code for the 11th edition of Modified Mastering A&P; do not purchase Modified Mastering A&P from a 3rd party vendor; Both The Textbook And Modified Mastering A&P Are Required For This Course)
- Text 2: Free OpenStax textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/concepts-biology
- Lab gear 1: Safety glasses/goggles with Z87.1 rating You can buy these at the ACC bookstores or even cheaper at HEB, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.
- Lab gear 2: Closed-toe shoes. If you drive to campus, consider keeping a pair in your trunk if possible.
- Technology: A computer or iPad compatible with Respondus Monitor testing software. Chromebooks and other tablets are not compatible with Respondus Monitor. Technical requirements include:
- Windows (7,8,10), Mac (OS X 10.10 or higher), or iPad (iOS 10.0+)
- web camera (internal or external)
- microphone
- broadband internet connection
Readings
BIOL 2401-1308 M-Th CYP Course Schedule – Bernhard – Fall 2022
Students are expected to SET PERSONAL DEADLINES for themselves, so it is never attempted to complete all assignments on Sunday in any given week.
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Week |
Date |
Day |
Text Ch* |
Lecture** |
Lab |
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1 |
22-Aug |
Mon |
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Syllabus and introductions |
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23-Aug |
Tue |
OS 1 |
Module 1.1 Levels of Organization |
Safety training |
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24-Aug |
Wed |
OS 1 |
Module 1.2 Metric System |
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25-Aug |
Thu |
OS 2.1 |
Module 2.1 Elements and Atoms |
Metric Lab |
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26-Aug |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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27-Aug |
Sat |
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28-Aug |
Sun |
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2 |
29-Aug |
Mon |
OS 2.1 |
Module 2.2 Bonds and Molecules |
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30-Aug |
Tue |
OS 2.1 |
Module 2.3 States of Matter |
Metric pt2 (D. analysis) Lab |
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31-Aug |
Wed |
OS 2.2 |
Module 3.1 Properties of Water |
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1-Sep |
Thu |
OS 3.2-3.3 |
Module 3.2 Solutions and Chemical reactions |
Module 3.3 Acids, Bases, and pH |
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2-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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3-Sep |
Sat |
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4-Sep |
Sun |
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3 |
5-Sep |
Mon |
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Labor Day Holiday - No Class |
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6-Sep |
Tue |
OS 3.4 |
Module 5.1 Cell Membranes |
pH lab |
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7-Sep |
Wed |
OS 3.5-3.6 |
Module 5.2 Cell Membrane Transport |
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8-Sep |
Thu |
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Review or catch up |
Passive transport lab |
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9-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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10-Sep |
Sat |
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11-Sep |
Sun |
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4 |
12-Sep |
Mon |
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Lecture Exam 1 |
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13-Sep |
Tue |
OS 3.1-3.3 |
Module 5.3 Cell Organelles |
Microscope lab |
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14-Sep |
Wed |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.1 Introduction to Biomolecules |
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15-Sep |
Thu |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.2 Carbohydrates |
Lab Practical 1 |
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16-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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17-Sep |
Sat |
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18-Sep |
Sun |
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5 |
19-Sep |
Mon |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.3 Proteins |
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20-Sep |
Tue |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.4 Nucleic Acids |
Cell lab |
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21-Sep |
Wed |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.5 Lipids |
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22-Sep |
Thu |
OS 16, P 1 |
Module 9.1 Body Systems, Ch 1 Intro/Homeostasis |
Intro to Human Body Lab |
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23-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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24-Sep |
Sat |
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25-Sep |
Sun |
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6 |
26-Sep |
Mon |
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Review or catch up |
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27-Sep |
Tue |
OS 6.2 |
Lecture Exam 2 |
Module 8.1 Cell cycle & Mitosis |
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28-Sep |
Wed |
OS 7.1-7.2 |
Module 8.2 Meiosis |
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29-Sep |
Thu |
P 4 |
Ch 4 Epithelial Tissues |
Epithelial Tissues Lab |
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30-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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1-Oct |
Sat |
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2-Oct |
Sun |
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7 |
3-Oct |
Mon |
P 4 |
Ch 4 Connective Tissues |
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4-Oct |
Tue |
P 5 |
Connective Tissues Lab |
Ch 5 Integumentary System |
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5-Oct |
Wed |
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Lab Practical 2 |
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6-Oct |
Thu |
P 6 |
Integument Lab |
Ch 6 Bones & Skeletal Tissue |
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7-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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8-Oct |
Sat |
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9-Oct |
Sun |
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8 |
10-Oct |
Mon |
P 6 |
Ch 6 Bones & Skeletal Tissue |
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11-Oct |
Tue |
P 7 |
Ch 7 The Skeleton - Axial |
Bone Anatomy & Axial Skel Lab |
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12-Oct |
Wed |
P 7 |
Ch 7 The Skeleton - Appendicular |
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13-Oct |
Thu |
P 8 |
Appendicular Skeleton Lab |
Ch 8 Joints |
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14-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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15-Oct |
Sat |
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16-Oct |
Sun |
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9 |
17-Oct |
Mon |
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Joints Lab |
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18-Oct |
Tue |
P 11 |
Review or Catch Up |
Ch 11 Nervous Sys 1: Overview |
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19-Oct |
Wed |
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Lecture Exam 3 |
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20-Oct |
Thu |
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Lab Practical 3 |
Neuron Anatomy & Tissue Lab |
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21-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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22-Oct |
Sat |
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23-Oct |
Sun |
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10 |
24-Oct |
Mon |
P 11 |
Ch 11 Nervous System 2: Physiology |
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25-Oct |
Tue |
P 11 |
Ch 11 Nervous System 2: Physiology |
Neuron Anatomy & Tissue Lab |
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26-Oct |
Wed |
P 11 |
Ch 11 Nervous System 3: Physiology |
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27-Oct |
Thu |
P 12 |
Ch 12 Central Nervous System 1: Brain |
Brain Anatomy Lab |
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28-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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29-Oct |
Sat |
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30-Oct |
Sun |
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11 |
31-Oct |
Mon |
P 12 |
Ch 12 CNS 2: Brain Functions |
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1-Nov |
Tue |
P 12 |
Ch 12 CNS 3: Protectors |
Brain Anatomy Lab |
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2-Nov |
Wed |
P 12 |
Ch 12 CNS 4: Spinal Cord |
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3-Nov |
Thu |
P 13 |
Ch 13 Peripheral Nervous System 1 |
Peripheral Nervous System Lab |
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4-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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5-Nov |
Sat |
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6-Nov |
Sun |
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12 |
7-Nov |
Mon |
P 13 |
Ch 13 Peripheral Nervous System 2 |
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8-Nov |
Tue |
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Review or Catch Up |
Reflexes Lab |
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9-Nov |
Wed |
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Lecture Exam 4 |
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10-Nov |
Thu |
P 14 |
Lab Practical 4 |
Ch 14 Autonomic Nervous Sys |
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11-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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12-Nov |
Sat |
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13-Nov |
Sun |
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13 |
14-Nov |
Mon |
P 14 |
Ch 14 Autonomic Nervous System |
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15-Nov |
Tue |
P 15 |
Ch 15 Senses 1 |
Eye Physiology Lab |
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16-Nov |
Wed |
P 15 |
Ch 15 Senses 2 |
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17-Nov |
Thu |
P 15 |
Ch 15 Senses 3 |
Ear Physiology Lab |
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18-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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19-Nov |
Sat |
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20-Nov |
Sun |
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14 |
21-Nov |
Mon |
OS 4.2-4.5 |
Module 6.2 Cellular Respiration |
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22-Nov |
Tue |
P 9 |
Ch 9 Muscles 1 |
Muscles Lab pt1 |
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23-Nov |
Wed |
P 9 |
Ch 9 Muscles 2 |
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24-Nov |
Thu |
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Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class |
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25-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Monday Nov 28***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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26-Nov |
Sat |
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27-Nov |
Sun |
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15 |
28-Nov |
Mon |
P 9 |
Ch 9 Muscles 3 |
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29-Nov |
Tue |
P 10 |
Ch 10 Muscles 4 |
Muscles Lab pt2 |
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30-Nov |
Wed |
P 10 |
Ch 10 Muscles 5 |
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1-Dec |
Thu |
OS 9.1-9.2 |
Module 7.1 DNA Biology |
Muscle Physiology Lab |
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2-Dec |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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3-Dec |
Sat |
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4-Dec |
Sun |
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16 |
5-Dec |
Mon |
OS 9.3-9.4 |
Module 7.2 Transcription and Translation |
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6-Dec |
Tue |
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Review or Catch Up |
Lab Practical 5 |
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7-Dec |
Wed |
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Lecture exam 5 |
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8-Dec |
Thu |
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Optional Comprehensive final |
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9-Dec |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
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10-Dec |
Sat |
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11-Dec |
Sun |
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*OS = OpenStax text, P = Pearson text
**This schedule is tentative. Changes will be announced on Blackboard.
***Students are expected to SET PERSONAL DEADLINES for themselves, so it is never attempted to complete all assignments on Sunday in each week.
Course Subjects
BIOL 2401-1308 M-Th CYP Course Schedule – Bernhard – Fall 2022
Students are expected to SET PERSONAL DEADLINES for themselves, so it is never attempted to complete all assignments on Sunday in any given week.
|
Week |
Date |
Day |
Text Ch* |
Lecture** |
Lab |
|
1 |
22-Aug |
Mon |
|
Syllabus and introductions |
|
|
23-Aug |
Tue |
OS 1 |
Module 1.1 Levels of Organization |
Safety training |
|
|
24-Aug |
Wed |
OS 1 |
Module 1.2 Metric System |
|
|
|
25-Aug |
Thu |
OS 2.1 |
Module 2.1 Elements and Atoms |
Metric Lab |
|
|
|
26-Aug |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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27-Aug |
Sat |
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28-Aug |
Sun |
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2 |
29-Aug |
Mon |
OS 2.1 |
Module 2.2 Bonds and Molecules |
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30-Aug |
Tue |
OS 2.1 |
Module 2.3 States of Matter |
Metric pt2 (D. analysis) Lab |
|
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31-Aug |
Wed |
OS 2.2 |
Module 3.1 Properties of Water |
|
|
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1-Sep |
Thu |
OS 3.2-3.3 |
Module 3.2 Solutions and Chemical reactions |
Module 3.3 Acids, Bases, and pH |
|
|
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2-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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3-Sep |
Sat |
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4-Sep |
Sun |
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3 |
5-Sep |
Mon |
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Labor Day Holiday - No Class |
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6-Sep |
Tue |
OS 3.4 |
Module 5.1 Cell Membranes |
pH lab |
|
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7-Sep |
Wed |
OS 3.5-3.6 |
Module 5.2 Cell Membrane Transport |
|
|
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8-Sep |
Thu |
|
Review or catch up |
Passive transport lab |
|
|
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9-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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10-Sep |
Sat |
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11-Sep |
Sun |
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4 |
12-Sep |
Mon |
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Lecture Exam 1 |
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13-Sep |
Tue |
OS 3.1-3.3 |
Module 5.3 Cell Organelles |
Microscope lab |
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14-Sep |
Wed |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.1 Introduction to Biomolecules |
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15-Sep |
Thu |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.2 Carbohydrates |
Lab Practical 1 |
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16-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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17-Sep |
Sat |
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18-Sep |
Sun |
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5 |
19-Sep |
Mon |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.3 Proteins |
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20-Sep |
Tue |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.4 Nucleic Acids |
Cell lab |
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21-Sep |
Wed |
OS 2.3 |
Module 4.5 Lipids |
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22-Sep |
Thu |
OS 16, P 1 |
Module 9.1 Body Systems, Ch 1 Intro/Homeostasis |
Intro to Human Body Lab |
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23-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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24-Sep |
Sat |
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25-Sep |
Sun |
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6 |
26-Sep |
Mon |
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Review or catch up |
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27-Sep |
Tue |
OS 6.2 |
Lecture Exam 2 |
Module 8.1 Cell cycle & Mitosis |
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28-Sep |
Wed |
OS 7.1-7.2 |
Module 8.2 Meiosis |
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29-Sep |
Thu |
P 4 |
Ch 4 Epithelial Tissues |
Epithelial Tissues Lab |
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30-Sep |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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1-Oct |
Sat |
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2-Oct |
Sun |
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7 |
3-Oct |
Mon |
P 4 |
Ch 4 Connective Tissues |
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4-Oct |
Tue |
P 5 |
Connective Tissues Lab |
Ch 5 Integumentary System |
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5-Oct |
Wed |
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Lab Practical 2 |
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6-Oct |
Thu |
P 6 |
Integument Lab |
Ch 6 Bones & Skeletal Tissue |
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7-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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8-Oct |
Sat |
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9-Oct |
Sun |
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8 |
10-Oct |
Mon |
P 6 |
Ch 6 Bones & Skeletal Tissue |
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11-Oct |
Tue |
P 7 |
Ch 7 The Skeleton - Axial |
Bone Anatomy & Axial Skel Lab |
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12-Oct |
Wed |
P 7 |
Ch 7 The Skeleton - Appendicular |
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13-Oct |
Thu |
P 8 |
Appendicular Skeleton Lab |
Ch 8 Joints |
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14-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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15-Oct |
Sat |
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16-Oct |
Sun |
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9 |
17-Oct |
Mon |
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Joints Lab |
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18-Oct |
Tue |
P 11 |
Review or Catch Up |
Ch 11 Nervous Sys 1: Overview |
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19-Oct |
Wed |
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Lecture Exam 3 |
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20-Oct |
Thu |
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Lab Practical 3 |
Neuron Anatomy & Tissue Lab |
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21-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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22-Oct |
Sat |
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23-Oct |
Sun |
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10 |
24-Oct |
Mon |
P 11 |
Ch 11 Nervous System 2: Physiology |
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25-Oct |
Tue |
P 11 |
Ch 11 Nervous System 2: Physiology |
Neuron Anatomy & Tissue Lab |
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26-Oct |
Wed |
P 11 |
Ch 11 Nervous System 3: Physiology |
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27-Oct |
Thu |
P 12 |
Ch 12 Central Nervous System 1: Brain |
Brain Anatomy Lab |
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28-Oct |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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29-Oct |
Sat |
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30-Oct |
Sun |
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11 |
31-Oct |
Mon |
P 12 |
Ch 12 CNS 2: Brain Functions |
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1-Nov |
Tue |
P 12 |
Ch 12 CNS 3: Protectors |
Brain Anatomy Lab |
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2-Nov |
Wed |
P 12 |
Ch 12 CNS 4: Spinal Cord |
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3-Nov |
Thu |
P 13 |
Ch 13 Peripheral Nervous System 1 |
Peripheral Nervous System Lab |
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4-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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5-Nov |
Sat |
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6-Nov |
Sun |
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12 |
7-Nov |
Mon |
P 13 |
Ch 13 Peripheral Nervous System 2 |
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8-Nov |
Tue |
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Review or Catch Up |
Reflexes Lab |
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9-Nov |
Wed |
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Lecture Exam 4 |
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10-Nov |
Thu |
P 14 |
Lab Practical 4 |
Ch 14 Autonomic Nervous Sys |
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11-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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12-Nov |
Sat |
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13-Nov |
Sun |
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13 |
14-Nov |
Mon |
P 14 |
Ch 14 Autonomic Nervous System |
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15-Nov |
Tue |
P 15 |
Ch 15 Senses 1 |
Eye Physiology Lab |
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16-Nov |
Wed |
P 15 |
Ch 15 Senses 2 |
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17-Nov |
Thu |
P 15 |
Ch 15 Senses 3 |
Ear Physiology Lab |
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18-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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19-Nov |
Sat |
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20-Nov |
Sun |
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|
14 |
21-Nov |
Mon |
OS 4.2-4.5 |
Module 6.2 Cellular Respiration |
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22-Nov |
Tue |
P 9 |
Ch 9 Muscles 1 |
Muscles Lab pt1 |
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23-Nov |
Wed |
P 9 |
Ch 9 Muscles 2 |
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24-Nov |
Thu |
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Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class |
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25-Nov |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Monday Nov 28***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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26-Nov |
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27-Nov |
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28-Nov |
Mon |
P 9 |
Ch 9 Muscles 3 |
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29-Nov |
Tue |
P 10 |
Ch 10 Muscles 4 |
Muscles Lab pt2 |
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30-Nov |
Wed |
P 10 |
Ch 10 Muscles 5 |
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1-Dec |
Thu |
OS 9.1-9.2 |
Module 7.1 DNA Biology |
Muscle Physiology Lab |
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2-Dec |
Fri |
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
Additionally, successful students will: Preview next week’s material (Bb Modules, Guided Notes, Textbook Reading) |
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3-Dec |
Sat |
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4-Dec |
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5-Dec |
Mon |
OS 9.3-9.4 |
Module 7.2 Transcription and Translation |
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6-Dec |
Tue |
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Review or Catch Up |
Lab Practical 5 |
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7-Dec |
Wed |
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Lecture exam 5 |
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8-Dec |
Thu |
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Optional Comprehensive final |
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9-Dec |
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Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday***:
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10-Dec |
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11-Dec |
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*OS = OpenStax text, P = Pearson text
**This schedule is tentative. Changes will be announced on Blackboard.
***Students are expected to SET PERSONAL DEADLINES for themselves, so it is never attempted to complete all assignments on Sunday in each week.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes:
BIOL 1308:
Course-Level:
Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include:
- Describe basic physiochemical concepts that underlie the structure and function of cells
- Describe the structure and function of the four classes of biomolecules
- Describe the structure and function of eukaryotic cells and their organelles
- Describe the processes by which substances move into and out of cells
- Describe the structure and function of enzymes
- Discuss energy transfer in cells and the pathways of cellular respiration
- Describe mitosis and meiosis
- Analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information
- Apply mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods
General Education:
As a Core Curriculum course, students completing this course will demonstrate competence in:
- Demonstrating higher level critical thinking skills, solving problems, and following directions
- Directing their own learning activities to meet course objectives
BIOL 2401:
Course-Level:
Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include:
- Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
- Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
- Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
- Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
- Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
- Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
- Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
- Locate and identify anatomical structures.
- Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
- Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
- Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
- Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
- Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.
General Education:
As a Core Curriculum course, students completing this course will demonstrate competence in:
- Demonstrating higher level critical thinking skills, solving problems, and following directions.
- Directing their own learning activities to meet course objectives.
Departmental Common Course Objectives:
The ACC Biology Department has specified the content for this course in the departmental Common Course Objectives located under “Course Information” (Common Course Objectives) on the Biology Department web page.
Office Hours
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