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Bio 10 - Lecture 1.1 (Spring 2022)

Joy Erickson McNally・2 minutes read

The course covers various biology topics, with lectures and assignments opening on Mondays and Wednesdays, exams scheduled on Mondays, and optional extra credit available. Emphasizing integrity and understanding course policies, the instructor allocates 70% of points to exams and emphasizes active participation to boost grades.

Insights

  • The course covers a wide range of biology topics, starting from atoms and molecules to the biosphere, showcasing different levels of biological organization.
  • Grading heavily relies on exams, with lecture participation, pre-labs, and lab discussions also contributing significantly to the final grade, while emphasizing honesty and integrity in adhering to course policies, especially regarding cheating during exams.

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Recent questions

  • What topics are covered in the biology course?

    Various topics like ecology, genetics, and biodiversity.

  • How can I contact the biology course instructor?

    Contact Joy via email, text, or Zoom office hours.

  • What are the key components of the biology course grading system?

    Exams, lecture participation, labs, and extra credit.

  • When are the exams scheduled in the biology course?

    Exams are scheduled on Mondays.

  • What are the essential materials required for the biology course?

    Lab manual, textbook, Zoom account, and device with webcam.

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Summary

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"Introductory Biology Course with Joy"

  • The course is an introductory biology class covering various topics such as scientific inquiry, ecology, evolution, structure-function relationships, chemistry of life, cell and molecular biology, genetics, and biodiversity.
  • The course progresses from discussing atoms and molecules to the biosphere, encompassing different levels of biological organization.
  • The instructor, Joy, provides her background as a former student and details on contacting her via email, text, or during office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 am via Zoom.
  • Lectures and assignments open on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12 am, with assignments due 48 hours later, and all lecture assignments for a week close the following Sunday.
  • Lab modules open on Mondays at midnight and are due on Thursdays, with a small late penalty for submissions after the due date.
  • Exams are scheduled on Mondays, with the first exam covering lectures one, two, and three, and labs one and two, and the final exam focusing on climate and biomes.
  • The course is divided into seven units, each with an overview page and corresponding exams, lectures, and labs.
  • Modules have prerequisites, and Canvas tracks progress with green checkmarks, ensuring completion before unlocking subsequent modules.
  • Essential materials include the lab manual, textbook "Essential Biology with Physiology," Google Chrome for accessing the course website, a Zoom account for exams, a device with a webcam or microphone, and a way to submit handwritten assignments.
  • The grading system allocates 70% of the total 1000 points to exams, with the course emphasizing the scientific method, evolution concepts, basic principles in biological systems, human impact on ecological processes, and performing laboratory techniques at home.

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Grading Components and Policies in Biology Course

  • Exams include one, two, three, four, six, and seven, with two half exams labeled as five A and five. Lecture review quizzes at the end of each module account for 10% of the grade.
  • Lecture participation, including in-lecture quizzes, note-taking assignments, and other tasks, contributes to about 7.5% of the grade.
  • Pre-labs and lab discussion assignments make up 7.5% of the grade, emphasizing active participation and completion of labs.
  • A lengthy pre-lab assignment is worth a significant number of points, scheduled later in the semester.
  • A short written assignment will be assigned post-spring break, with a requirement to engage in live Zoom discussions with the instructor three times before the semester ends.
  • Points for participation are mainly for effort, aiming to incentivize learning biology and boost grades.
  • Optional extra credit assignments are available, offering up to 20 extra credit points, potentially increasing the final grade by up to 2%.
  • Emphasizing honesty, integrity, and understanding course policies is crucial, with a zero-tolerance policy for cheating, particularly during exams.
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