West Kentucky Community and Technical College

BIO 112 Introduction to Biology Section B502 and B503, Spring 2017

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Basic study of structure, function and interactions of living organisms including
cell theory, genetics, energetics, evolution and ecology. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: None. General Education
Science: 3 credit hours

INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Bobby Ann Lee Office: Waller Hall, Suite A Offices, phone: 270 534-3237
email: bobby.lee@kctcs.edu- may take up to three business days to respond when class is in session
Bobby Lee website: http://541498140136394388.weebly.com/

INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE AND OFFICE HOURS (Classes are in Waller Hall)

MON: 9-9:30a 9:30- 10:45-2p 2-3:20p
10:45a
Office BIO 120 Office BIO 120
Rm. 214 Rm. 214
TUE: 9-9:30a 9:30- 11-12:15p 12:15-3:15p
10:45a
Office BIO 112 BIO 112 Office
Rm. 214 Rm. 214
WED: 9-9:30a 9:30- 11-12:50p 1-2p 2-3:20p
10:45a
Office BIO 120 BIO 121 Office BIO 120
Rm 214 Rm 203
THU: 9-9:30a 9:30- 11-12:15p 12:15-3p
10:45a
Office BIO 112 BIO 112 Office
Rm. 214 Rm. 214
FRI: Administrative Meetings, Field Trips, Professional Development, And
Online Classes (BIO 113, BIO 122)

COURSE COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of this course, the student can:

a. Analyze information using the Scientific Method.
b. Describe basic cellular functions that are essential to all life.
c. Demonstrate critical thinking about basic concepts of biology and to integrate that knowledge into a
practical application for daily life.
d. Describe the evolutionary relationships that develop among organisms.
e. Describe the position of humans in the hierarchy of life and our relationship to the environment as a
biological organism.
f. Describe the concept of heredity and how it is influenced on a genetic level.

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES WITH COURSE SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:

A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds
Students will explain basic concepts and principles in biology by researching and preparing a written or
oral homework assignment which is graded based on a common rubric.
B. Intellectual and practical skills
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the methods of science inquiry by utilizing scientific
articles in preparing the written or oral report.
C. Personal and social responsibility
Students will explain how scientific principles relate to issues of personal and/or public importance and
its integration into application for daily life in their written or oral report.
D. Integrative and applied learning
 Students will apply scientific principles to interpret and make predictions related to course competencies
in their written or oral report.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Introduction to Biology (BIO 112) is a lecture course where students are
encouraged to take good notes, listen attentively, enter into discussion, and ask questions if clarification is
needed. This course is web-enhanced, and students are required to use the KCTCS Blackboard system for
course material and have an active KCTCS email account to communicate for this course.
TEXTBOOK: Biology Concepts and Connections by Campbell, Reece, Taylor, Simon & Dickey. 8th
edition. Pearson Education Publishers, 2015. Online text ISBN 2818440008184; Softcover Textbook:
ISBN 9781323303597; or Hardcover Textbook ISBN 9780321885326.
COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: This is a web-enhanced course with online assignments
available through Blackboard. Log on to the Blackboard course through http://elearning.kctcs.edu or
from the WKCTC Homepage (look for the link at the top). Login to Blackboard is with your KCTCS
Username and Password.
ACTIVE KCTCS E-MAIL ACCOUNT: All KCTCS students are required to set up an e-mail
account and are strongly encouraged to check it at least twice weekly. It is the students responsibility to
keep the KCTCS e-mail account active, as this is a primary means of communication between students
and the college.
PROJECTS: Each student is required to participate in and complete projects including an oral
presentation project that is related to course competencies. The presentation will be graded on
organization, depth of content, visual aids, communication skills, equal participation and other criteria
described in the rubric handout.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: A record of attendance will be kept and will count toward the final grade. Students
with perfect attendance will receive all attendance points. Students missing more than 9 class periods will
receive zero attendance points at the end of the semester. If less than 9 classes are missed, a two point deduction
for each class missed will be deducted from attendance points.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT: An effective learning environment is dependent on trust and respect. Do not
carry on conversations during class with those sitting around you. No cell phones or texting during class. If you
are running late to class, slip in quietly and take a seat at the back of the classroom. Do not distract from the
ability of others to focus on and engage in the learning process.

GRADING CRITERIA/SCALE: Semester grades will be determined by the student's performance on exams
(300 pts), quizzes (60 pts), assignments (60 pts), oral presentation (50 pts) and attendance/participation (30 pts).
Letter grades will be assigned on the grading scale: A 90-100%; B 80-89%; C 70-79%; D 60-69%; E 0-59%

INCOMPLETE GRADE (I): The I grade is only given at the discretion of the instructor. The I grade will be
given only if (a) satisfactory completion of the missed work would give the student a reasonable chance of
passing the course with a C or better, and if (b) the missed work was a result of the illness of the student or a
death in the immediate family. The incomplete work must be completed and all course requirements fulfilled
within 6 months of the last day of classes of the semester enrolled in this course. If the I grade has not been
removed within this allotted time, it will be changed to a failing E grade.

WRITTEN WORK AND EXAMINATION POLICY: All exams and quizzes will be composed of objective,
discussion and/or practical questions. Four exams will be given as time permits. Points may be deducted for
misspelled words and grammatical errors on exams and any written work. Written work that is turned in must
be typed or a word processor print out.

LATE/MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: Make-up test/quizzes and late work are allowed at the discretion of the
instructor, and only one exam may be taken late. Make-up exams may be in the form of essay exams. It is the
student's responsibility to notify the instructor if an exam or work is to be missed and to inquire about the time
and date to take the make-up exam or complete late work. A zero grade will be given for all exams or late work
not made up before the last day of the regular class meeting. Grades may be reduced for any late work.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: The procedure a student must follow to withdraw from this course:
1. Review the Academic Calendar.
a. View the refund dates and compare to the Refund Policy.
b. Check to see if instructor permission is required for withdrawal.
2. Fill out the online Drop Request Form which can be located at
http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Records.aspx
3. Contact Financial Aid to ensure you will not be required to pay back any awarded money.
4. Any student who officially requests a withdrawal up to and including the mid-term date will be given a
"W" grade.
a. After the midterm date, instructor permission is required. If granted, the student must
b. forward the instructors written approval via their KCTCS Student e-mail account, to
WKCTCrecords@kctcs.edu.
5. The student will be officially withdrawn on the date the official Drop-Add Form is returned to the
Admissions/Registrar's office.

FINANCIAL AID REPAYMENT: PELL, SEOG, and Student Loan recipients (Title IV) who stop attending
or withdraw prior to the 60% point in the semester may be obligated to repay a portion of their financial aid.

SPECIAL/STEP EXAM: No special or STEP exam is available for this course section.

KCTCS CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: The Kentucky Community and Technical College System
(KCTCS) faculty and students are bound by principles of truth and honesty that are recognized as fundamental
for a community of teachers and scholars. The college expects students and faculty to honor, and faculty to
enforce, these academic principles. The college affirms that it will not tolerate academic dishonesty including,
but not limited to, violation of academic rights of students and student offenses. Academic Offenses include
plagiarism, cheating, student co-responsibility in academic dishonesty, and misuse or student falsification of
academic records. Sanctions for academic dishonesty or misconduct may include the following but are not
limited to:
a. Requiring the student to resubmit the assignment
b. A lower or failing grade on the assignment, exam, or in the course;
c. Removal from the course
d. Referral for other disciplinary actions
A student who receives a penalty for academic dishonesty or misconduct may not avoid the academic penalty
by withdrawing from the courseStudents may refer to the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct, Article II for more
information on academic rights, academic offenses, and the students right to appeal. You can locate the
KCTCS Code of Student Conduct at
http://www.kctcs.edu/~/media/System_Office/Academics/KCTCS_Code_of_Student_Conduct_1117.ashx

Cheating includes buying, stealing, or otherwise obtaining unauthorized copies of examinations or assignments
for the purpose of improving ones academic standing. During examinations or in-class work, cheating includes
having unauthorized information, and/or referring to unauthorized notes or other written or electronic
information. In addition, copying from others, either during examinations or in the preparation of homework
assignments, is a form of cheating.

Plagiarism is the act of presenting ideas, words, or organization of a source, published or not, as if they were
ones own. All quoted material must be in quotation marks, and all paraphrases, quotations, significant ideas,
and organization must be acknowledged by some form of documentation acceptable to the instructor for the
course. Plagiarism also includes the practice of employing or allowing another person to alter or revise the
work that a student submits as the students own. Students may discuss assignments among themselves or with
an instructor or tutor, but when the actual material is completed, it must be done by the student and the student
alone. The use of the term material refers to work in any form including written, oral, and electronic.
All academic work, written or otherwise, submitted by a student to an instructor or other academic supervisor, is
expected to be the result of the students own thought, research, or self-expression. In any case in which a
student feels unsure about a question of plagiarism involving the students work, the student must consult the
instructor before submitting the work.

TITLE IX Discrimination/Harassment: Students may direct complaints of discrimination or harassment to

Dr. Dalton-Russell (Anderson 204, 270-534-3081, belinda.dalton-russell@kctcs.edu) for resolution pursuant
to the http://www.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Code_of_Student_Conduct

TITLE IX Sexual Misconduct: Sexual misconduct matters should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Dr.
Dalton-Russell (Anderson 204, 270-534-3081, belinda.dalton-russell@kctcs.edu) to be handled in accordance
with the http://www.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Safety_and_Security/Title_IX_Procedures . Any responsible
employee who receives information related to sexual misconduct is required to report it to the Title IX
Coordinator.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY: The Office of Accessibility Services will work with students to
determine if accommodations are appropriate and to assist them in obtaining equal access to education while at
West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC.) All requests for accommodations should be
directed to the WKCTC Manager/Coordinator of Accessibility Services, at 270-534-3406. The WKCTC
Accessibility Services Office is located in the Anderson Technical Building in room 105. Appointments are
recommended due to the volume of students being served. Any student with a documented disability should
seek services at the beginning of the semester and no later than mid-term in order to ensure academic success.

Once documentation has been reviewed and accommodations are approved, an accommodation request form
(ARF) will be prepared for instructors for each appropriate class. A student can discuss accommodation needs
with his/her course instructor only after the instructor has been sent the ARF. Students registered in
Accessibility Services must notify the Manager of Accessibility Services EVERY semester to request the
accommodation request form (ARF) be sent to instructors.

*Students with disabilities who need help evacuating the building in the event of an emergency should contact
Accessibility Services even if they are not requesting accommodations. Please, see WKCTCs website for more
information. http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/Accessibility_Services.aspx

ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Visit this website, http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Calendars

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Visit this website http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/Weather.aspx

PRINT POLICY: In an effort to conserve resources, WKCTC has implemented a print management system.
Each student is allotted 400 sheets of free printing for academic and classroom use. After the initial 400 sheets
are expended, a student may purchase additional prints for 5 cents per page. These may be purchased at the
Matheson Library or the Business Office in the Anderson Technical Bldg. To review the WKCTC print
management policies, visit http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Student_Life/PrintPolicy
BIO 112 TENTATIVE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE READING DUE along with online
(May be changed at discretion of instructor) quizzes and assignments
Tues 1/10 Introduction to Biology Course Mechanics Ch. 1
Thur 1/12 Science Study Ch. 1
Tues 1/17 HOW POPULATIONS EVOLVE Online Assignment Due; pg. 255-265
Thur 1/19 THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES Ch. 14
Tues 1/24 Evolution continued Ch. 14
Thur 1/26 Classifying the Biodiversity of Life Online Assignment Due; (handout)
Tues 1/31 Study of Biodiversity continued (handout)
Thur 2/2 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Online Assignment Due Ch. 38
Tues 2/7 Conservation continued Online Blackboard Quizzes Due
Thur 2/9 EXAM 1: Introduction to Biology and Evolution
Chapters 1, 14, 38 pg. 255-265& lecture notes
Tues 2/14 THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF LIFE Ch. 2
Oral presentation partner, topic and due date
Thur 2/16 Basic Chemistry continued Online Assignment Due ; Ch. 2
Tues 2/21 Basic Chemistry continued Ch. 2
Thur 2/23 THE MOLECULES OF CELLS Online Assignment Due; Ch. 3

Tues 2/28 Biochemistry continued Ch. 3

Thur 3/2 A TOUR OF THE CELL Online Assignment Due; Ch. 4
Tues 3/7 Cell organelles Online Blackboard Quizzes Due
Thur 3/9 EXAM 2: CELLULAR BIOLOGY
Chapters 2 - 4 and lecture notes
Tues 3/14 THE WORKING CELL Ch. 5
Thur 3/16 Cell membranes, energy, enzymes continued Online Assignment Due; Ch. 5
Tues 3/21 Spring break
Thur 3/23 Spring break
Tues 3/28 HOW CELLS HARVEST CHEMICAL Ch. 6
ENERGY
Thur 3/30 Cellular respiration Online Assignment Due; Ch. 6
Tues 4/4 Cellular respiration & photosynthesis compared Online Blackboard Quizzes Due
Thur 4/6 EXAM 3: Cellular respiration and
photosynthesis Chapters 4-6 and lecture notes.
Tues 4/11 CELLULAR BASIS FOR INHERITANCE Ch. 8
Thur 4/13 Mitosis and Meiosis Online Assignment Due; Ch. 8
Tues 4/18 PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE Ch. 9
Thur 4/20 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE GENE Online Assignment Due Ch. 9
Tues 4/25 Transcription and translation continued Ch. 10
Thur 4/27 Transcription and translation continued Online Assignment Due; Ch. 10;
Online Blackboard Quizzes Due
FINAL EXAM 4: Genetics, Chapters 8-10 and lecture
S notes.
300 Exam points (Each 75 pts.) 50 Oral Presentation
60 Quiz points 30 Attendance/Participation
60 Online Assignment points TOTAL 500 POINTS