Course Title:  Introduction to Biology

Course Number:  Biology 1333, Section 001

Course Location and Time:  CH106

 

Instructor:  Dr. B. L. Frye

Office:   447 Life Science

Office Hours:  MWF 10-11 AM

Phone:  (817)272-2407

 

Mailbox:  Box 19498, Department of Biology

 

Email:  blfrye@uta.edu

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

 

1.  Know life’s level of organization.

2.  Understand the unity of life.

3.  Understand the chemical basis of life.

4.  Identify the cellular basis of reproduction and inheritance.

6.  Understand patterns of inheritance.

7.  Explain the unifying concepts of animal structures and functions.

8.  Understand how organ systems work together ot perform life’s functions.

 

Course Prerequisites:  None

 

Required Textbook:  Biology, Concepts and Connections, 5^th Edition by Campbell.

 

Course Description:  Students will gain a general understanding of biological processes and structures, from the sub-cellular level to that of organs and organ systems, specifically as they relate to the human body.  Biological concepts related to issues of health, social, and environmental concerns will also be addressed.

 

Class Notes:  No lecture notes are available on the website.  It is recommended that students obtain notes by attending regularly.

 

Attendance and Drop Policy:  Attendance is required for this course and roll will be checked periodically.  Arriving late or leaving early will constitute an absence.  The comprehensive final exam is required of all students and no exams are dropped.

 

No extra credit available.  Place any extra time available with class notes and text.

 

Grade Calculation:  Grades will be determined as follows: 

 

100%-90.0%                  A

89.9%-80.0%                 B

79.9%-70.0%                 C

69.9%-60.0%                 D

59.9% or lower              F

 

 

Americans with Disabilities Act:

 

If you are a student who requires accommodations in compliance with the ADA, please consult with me at the beginning of the semester.  Aa a faculty member, I am required by law to provide “reasonable accommodation” to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability.  Your responsibility is to inform me of the disability at the beginning of the semester and provide me with documentation authorizing the specific accommodation.  Student services at UTA include the Office for Students with Disabilities (located in the lower level of the University Center) which is responsible for verifying and implementing accommodations to ensure equal opportunity in all programs and activities.

 

Student Support Services:  The University supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success.  They include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs.  Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.

 

Academic Dishonesty

 

It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

 

"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents' Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2. Subdivision 3.22).

 

Bomb Threats:  If anyone is tempted to call in a bomb threat, be aware that UTA will attempt to trace the phone call and prosecute all responsible parties.  Every effort will be made to avoid cancellation of presentations/tests caused by bomb threats.  Unannounced alternate sites will be available for these classes.  Your instructor will make you aware of alternate class sites in the event that your classroom is not available.

 

Drop for non-payment of tuition:  Payment must be received by the term due date of January 9, 2008 or your registration will be cancelled.  If your registration is cancelled for non-payment, you may reregister for classes but only is seats are available

 

Final Review Week:  A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week.  The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations.  During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trip or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabi.  During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations.  In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week.

 

Final–The time and date for the comprehensive.   All students are required to take the final exam regardless of grade average or attendance record.

Final exam:  May 5^th at 8 AM.

 

 

Classes begin:  January 14

Last day to drop:  March 28

Last Day of Classes:  May 2

Final Exam:  May 5, 2008 (8AM)

Tentative Lecture/Topic Schedule:

 

 

Specific Course Requirements and Grading Policy:  There will be two exams plus a comprehensive final exam.  Exams will consist of multiple-choice questions.  Questions for the exams will come from the lectures and the assigned reading.  Tentative exam dates are listed in the syllabus.  Each student will need a scantron and a #2 pencil for each exam.  Students will not be allowed to leave the testing area during an exam.  If erasures are made on the exam, it is the student’s responsibility to note this in the area designated and to call it to the attention of the instructor.  Make up exams for documented illness or approved university absence will be the final exam.

Exam #1                       1/3 of grade

Exam #2                       1/3 of grade

Final Exam                    1/3 of grade

 

MAVMAIL

 

Arlington has adopted MavMail (e‑mail) as an official means of communication with students.   Students are required to check MavMail regularly.  Further information regarding your student email account can be found at:   http://www.uta.edu/oit/email/