TWR 08:30AM-10:55AM, TR 11:00AM-01:40PM IC 3A
Peter Chen	Office hours: before or after class
Voicemail: 630-942-2800 x58218	Mailbox:
Email:	Web: http://bio1152.nicerweb.com/	Section: 3090-1152-062
Course Description:	Schedule
Principles of Biological Science II, 5 credit hours (4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) Continuation of Biology 1151. An introduction to higher levels of biological organization from the organism to the ecosystem. Topics include organismal structure and physiology, behavior, population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology and environmental biology. Prerequisite: Biology 1151.

Required Textbooks:

-	Campbell, Neill A and Jane B. Reece. Biology 7th Edition. San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2005.
-	SYMBIOSIS. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2005.
-	Van De Graaff, Kent and John L. Crawley. A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, 5th Edition. Englewood: Morton Publishing Company, 2005.

Lectures and Labs:
The instruction time for each class is 120 minutes, with 25 minutes of break time, for a total of 145 minutes. Attendance in both lecture and lab is critical to success in this course. Attendance in lecture is worth 2 points for each class; 1 point will be deducted for tardiness, leaving early, for for being disruptive in class. Lab data sheets will be collected after each lab and assessed for participation, up to 3 points each.

Grading:
There will be 4 tests, each worth 100 points. The lowest score of the 4 tests is weighted at 50%; so the total possible points from the tests are 350. Tests are not cumulative. Makeup tests must be taken by the next scheduled class; otherwise a score of 0 will be recorded for that test. There will be 11 quizzes worth 10 points each, with the lowest score of the 11 dropped. The quizzes are unannounced and may cover lab topics. There will be 2 lab exams worth 70 each. No makeups are available for labs, quizzes, or lab exams. Other assignments will include a homework assignment, and a team presentation.

Assignment Points 4 tests, 100 pts each 350 11 quizzes, 10 pts each 100 2 lab exams, 70 pts each 140 13 lab data sheets, 3 pts each 39 1 homework, 75 pts each 75 Team presentation 66 Attendance (19 lectures) 38 Total 808

Grade Points A (90%) 727.2 B (80%) 646.4 C (70%) 565.6 D (60%) 484.8 F (<60%) <484.8

Grades and Tests:
The class web site will provide access to your grades. You will need to setup a password access your grade and also take tests online. I will try to grade tests and quizzes as soon as possible, so we can review them before moving to the next topic. I will provide some review questions to check your understaning of major concepts, though test questions will be broader in scope, so do not rely on these review questions as your major preparation for tests.

Taking Notes:
Outlines for each class are posted on the web and distributed in class. You may use these as an aid in taking notes, or you may choose to take notes on your own paper. In either case, you are encouraged to take notes; achievement in class is strongly correlated with note taking!

Homework and Assignments:
You have homework assignment for every class: or lab read the assigned material before coming to class, and bring your textbook/lab guide to class. One specific written homework will be given during the semester. There will also be a team project. All assignments should be typed and include at least 2 references, unless otherwise specified, using either APA or MLA citation style. The textbook or lab guide do not count as references. Attach copies of the specific pages you referenced, and use a highlighter to highlight the passages used. If the reference is available electronically, you can cut and paste the relevant sections and boldface or otherwise highlight your passages. Assignments should be submitted to me electronically as part of your record. Teams of up to 3 students will be chosen to present a team project during the last week of class. Detailed requirements will be given.

Extra credit: Quizzes and tests nay contain extra credit questions; these may cover topics in the textbook not specifically addressed in class, or topics raised during discussions in class, so pay attention to class discussions and participate! Supplementary reading material will be provided for some classes; you can earn up to 4 extra credit points by writing a one-page report on the supplmentary reading and giving a brief presentation during class, up to a total of 20 points.

Withdrawal Policy:
The deadline to withdraw from class is 8 calendar days following mid-term; or Wednesday, 07/11. Withdrawal after that date will require my approval, and only under extreme circumstances. However, I will not grant a request to withdraw if you are getting a failing grade at that time.

Incomplete Policy:
An Incomplete grade may be given at my discretion only for emergency situations. A "Contract for Incomplete Grade" will indicate the work required and a deadline date. A grade of F will be given if the requirements are not satisfied by the deadline.

Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty is prohibited. See COD catalog, Course-Related Academic Integrity.

Questions:
If you have any questions about this class, or about your career here at the College of DuPage and beyond, please feel free to contact me by telephone, email, or in-person. If you need to see me at times other than before or after class, please make arrangements with me.

Conclusion:
Congratulations, you have finished reading the Syllabus for Biology 1152. Read the assignments and notes as carefully as you have read this, and you will do well!

College of DuPage Biology 1152 Syllabus: Summer 2007.	Updated: May 25, 2007.	Peter Chen.