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Gadd Syllabus Bio-3 S20.pub
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Instructor: Brian Gadd, Ph.D. Email: [email protected] Phone: (818) 8333433 Office: CMS 221 Student Hours Come ask ques ons, get help, and chat with your
instructor! MW 2:004:00, TTh 11:4012:30
Also available by appointment!
Our me together in this course will enable you to…
1. learn the language and fundamental concepts of modern and classical biological sciences in order to be successful in future academic and/or professional endeavors.
2. grow as a student of science, by integra ng lectures, discussions, laboratories, home study, and smallgroup study into a holis c approach to learning.
3. work as a member of a laboratory team, taking responsibility for one’s own success, but learning to adapt, share and learn with others during laboratory mee ngs.
4. become a cri cally thinking member of our democra c society, being able to read and discuss issues raised by modern advances in the life sciences, in order to make in formed decisions for oneself, family, friends, and community.
Course Objec ves
chemistry, the cellular basis of life, re
produc on, gene cs, energy pro
cessing, evolu on, body systems, and
nutri on. In fact, it’s no exaggera on to
say that you’ll be learning about the
secrets of life! You will learn how the
process of science works, and prac ce
thinking and working as a scien st.
This course is like many other
things in life you get out of it what
you put in. Learning is not passive, but
rather requires ac ve, though ul en-
gagement. That means being inquisi
ve; ask lots of ques ons! Asking
"why" is just as important as asking
"what" or "how". My aim is to help you
succeed in this course by fostering your
curiosity and guiding you to think cri
cally (skills that you'll use long a er our
me together).
because it meets a requirement or be
cause, perhaps you, like me, are just a
super nerd (highfive!). Regardless of
what brought you to the course, I hope
that you will leave with a newfound
apprecia on for biology and the scien
fic process, and with a greater ability
to think cri cally about the world
around you.
Lecture (14852) TTh 1:553:20
CMS 004
Lab (14875): T 3:306:40 Lab (14917): Th 3:306:40
CMS 110
1. BIO3 students will analyze a scien fic experiment and determine the major components.
2. BIO3 students will graph, interpret, and analyze data pertaining to a biological process.
3. BIO3 students will analyze a gene c problem to determine the probabili es of genotypic and phenotypic outcomes.
4. Given a DNA sequence, the BIO3 students will apply the principles of gene expression to determine the protein product.
Student Learning Objec ves
“Those who dwell, as scien sts
or laymen, among the beau es
and mysteries of the earth, are
never alone or weary of life.”
Rachel Carson
S Y
L L
A B
U S
Prerequisites: None Advisories: None Ar cula on: Please see www.assist.org for informa on regarding ar cula on agreements. Note: Meets UC/CSU GE requirement of natural science with a lab.
Gadd Page 2 BIOL3 Spring 2020
Campbell Essen al Biology with Physiology (6th Ed.), Simon, et. al., 2016. ISBN 9780134779010 eText ISBN 9780135240281
Biology 3 Laboratory Manual, 6/E. Hard copies available in the bookstore. Alterna vely you can download the digital copy for FREE from the course Canvas page or the Life Science Department webpage.
A GROWTH MINDSET
What Do
I Need ?
Scantron forms (882E & 815E) Colored pencils and/or pens of mul ple ink colors
Nongraphing calculator Computer with internet and printer access
Making the Grade Overall: A = 90100%, B = 8089%, C = 6579%, D = 5064%, F < 50%
Homework and Par cipa on Breakdown
Gadd Page 3 BIOL3 Spring 2020
Course Details
Exam ques ons will consist of some combina on of the following: true/false, fill in the blank, matching, mul ple choice, defini ons, short answer and essay. Scantron 882E forms are required for exams. Ques ons will be based on the readings, assignments, handouts, lectures and as well as all aspects of what is covered in the laboratory por on of the course. Note that, if you take all four exams, the lowest exam score will be replaced with the average of the three highest exam scores (huzzah!). Please remember to silence all electronics before the start of an exam. If you need to use the restroom during the exam, you are required to leave your cell phone and exam with the instructor.
Quizzes will be administered at the start of each lecture or lab period for which they are scheduled. Quizzes will be based on material preceding the day of the quiz and from the preparatory reading for that day’s lecture or lab. Quizzes are worth ten points each. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. Scantron 815E forms are required for quizzes.
Science requires cri cal thinking and effec ve communica on skills. Recent advances in biotechnology has made it
feasible to edit the DNA of the human germline resul ng in heritable changes in traits. In fact, this controversial procedure was re cently used to pro duce the first gene edited babies! You will write an essay arguing whether or not this should be permi ed. You will not be graded on the posi on you take, but rather on the clarity and thor- oughness of the argument.
Par cipa on will be measured by prepara on in lecture via Plicker ques ons at the beginning of each class period and by inclass par cipa on in discussion, ac vi es etc. These are worth 2 points each. You can miss up two days of class par ci pa on without penalty. Details on each homework assignment will be discussed in class in given in Canvas. During the first week of class you will complete the Syllabus Quiz, Syllabus Agreement, and Student Ques onnaire. You will submit, via Canvas, Weekly 321 Reflec ons describing what you have learned and what you s ll have ques ons about. These are worth 2 points each. You can miss two of these without penalty. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will have a class Debate on the merits of edi ng the human germline which will also serve as a primer for your Posi
on Paper (see below). Your par cipa on is worth 10 points. In the Biology Outside the Classroom assignment you will explore a biology related topic by visi ng zoo, garden or other loca on, and write about your experience in rela on to what you’ve learned in the course. This assignment is worth 20 points.
Exams
Quizzes
Homework & Par cipa on
The lab por on of the course is intended to teach you the methods by which science is performed. You will learn to conduct a variety of observa ons and measurements using mul ple types of tab tools and instruments. The lab will focus upon using the scien fic method to learn about the real world by observa on, genera on of testable ques ons and hypotheses, experimental design, and hypothesis tes ng. Lab exercises and wri en assignments are intend ed to develop these skills. In addi on, up to 30% of the lab worksheet score reflects your performance on lab par cipa on, following instruc ons, appropriate behavior, work quality, bench neatness,
and proper food or beverages storage. All wri en lab assignments (ques ons, graphs, tables, charts etc.) are due at the beginning of the next lab period unless otherwise noted.
Posi on Paper Laboratory
by which you will receive announcements, re
minders, assignments, handouts, supplemental
onal resources for the course. Some assign
ments will be submi ed via Canvas and we will
also use it as a forum for discussion outside of
the classroom.
In order to help you allocate your me and keep
uptodate with our course I recommend in
stalling the Canvas Student App (from Google
Play or the App Store) on your mobile device.
You can adjust the se ngs that you receive no
fica ons and reminders as well. Just ask if you
need help with this!
Contac ng Dr. G The best way to contact me is to email me using the Canvas Inbox func on. I typically respond within 48 hours. If you don’t hear back don’t hesitate to email me again!
A endance A endance in lecture and lab is mandatory. A endance will be taken using the Plicker app. You are required to keep and bring your assigned Plicker card with you to each lab and lecture period. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and get notes, handouts, assignments, etc. Student are expected to remain un l the lab’s comple on and dismissal. At the instructor’s discre on, an absence may be excused and the missed lab or class ac vi es made up, given proper documenta on. An absence will be excused only in dire circumstances including extreme illness, an immediate death in the family etc. Assignments completed from unex cused absences can earn up to 75% of the original points.
Drop Policy If you miss class during the first week without contac ng me, you will be dropped from the class (or waitlist). Students who miss three class/lab sessions may be dropped from the course. If you intend to drop the class it is your responsibility to do so.
Missed or Late work Assignments and laboratory exercises will be collected at the beginning of class on the day they are due. Anything turned in a er I have called for the work in class is late. All late work will be penalized 10% per day, including weekends, and will be accepted no more than one week late or once it has been returned to the class, which ever is first. Unexcused exams and quizzes cannot be made up.
Mee ng with Dr. G Student hours (aka “Office Hours”) are specifically set aside for students to dropin to ask ques ons and talk with me. Come on by & let’s chat! You can also set up an appointment to meet if you’re unable a end the posted mes.
Conduct Students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct given in the Schedule of clas ses. Respect your fellow classmates, use com mon courtesy and foster a welcoming learning environment. If you are late please be consider ate of those already present when entering the classroom. Please refrain from using any elec tronics devices in a disrup ve manner.
Striving for Success How to Do Well in Biology 3
A end all classes and be on me. A endance is crucial to your success in this class. Read the assigned textbook material BEFORE lecture. This will make it easier to follow the material in lecture, help you retain the material and take be er notes. In addi on, quizzes will include ques ons from material you are have expected to read ahead of lecture. Take good notes in lecture. Organize your notes and review the material as soon as possible a er class. Is there anything you didn’t understand? Address those topics as soon as possi ble. Ask for help. You are here to learn so make sure you under stand and don’t hesitate to ask ques ons! Don’t’ be afraid to speak up in class in class. You can also email me ques ons or, be er yet, come visit me during my student hours. That’s what I’m here for!
Form study groups and regularly get together to review ma terial. One of the best ways to make sure you understand ma terial (not just memorize it) is to try to teach it to your peers. Try explaining concepts to your fellow students in study groups. Use flash cards. Make sure you know the associated vocabu lary for each chapter. Make a regular study plan and s ck to it! You need to spend 2 -3 hours outside of class for every hour in lecture. Don’t try to cram it all in one session per week. Spend an hour or so every day going over the material. I can’t emphasize this enough cramming and allnighters aren’t going to be a successful strategy to pass let alone do well in the course. Use Tutoring Services and other resources at your disposal. STEM tutoring is provided in CMS 101 Monday through Thurs day and at the Library on Fridays.
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This schedule is tenta ve. More or less me may be spent on each subject as necessary. Any such changes will be noted in class and in Canvas.
Important Dates to Remember: INSTRUCTION BEGINS………………………………………………...…...…………….….…..…………………………………….….……….…………February 10th Presidents’ Day……………………………………..………………………………………….…………………………....…………………………February 14th & 17th NonInstruc onal Day……………………………………..…………….…….…………………………..……………………….……….……..February 15th & 16th Deadline to add …………….……………………………………...……………….…..……..................................……..……..……….…..February 24th
Deadline to DROP fullterm classes without a “W” …………………………….…………...…………..……………..…...……........February 23rd
Cesar Chavez………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..……………………..……………………..…March 31st Spring Break………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..………………………………...…………April 6th 12th
NonInstruc onal Day………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………...………………………………April 13th Deadline to DROP fullterm classes with a “W” grade………………………………………..…………………………….....................…May 10th
Memorial Day………………………………………………………….……………………………………..…………………………...………………………………May 25th
Tenta ve Schedule Week Day Date Lecture Topic Lab
1 Tue Feb 11th Introduc on: Biology Today, The Scien fic Method (Ch 1)
Lab 1 The Scien fic Method Thr Feb 13th Essen al Chemistry for Biology (Ch 2)
2 Tue Feb 18th Essen al Chemistry for Biology ctd.
Lab 2 The Metric System Thr Feb 20th The Molecules of Life (Ch 3); Lecture Quiz 1
3 Tue Feb 25th The Molecules of Life ctd. Lab 3 Molecules and pH;
Lab Quiz 1 (Labs 12) Thr Feb 27th A Tour of the Cell; Cellular structure and organiza on (Ch 4)
4 Tue Mar 3rd
A Tour of the Cell; Cellular structure and organiza on ctd.; Lecture Quiz 2 Lab 4 Macromolecules
Thr Mar 5th Exam I (Ch 14)
5 Tue Mar 10th The Working Cell (Ch 5) Lab 5 Microscopy;
Lab Quiz 2 (Labs 34) Thr Mar 12th The Working Cell ctd.
6 Tue Mar 17th Cellular Respira on (Ch 6)
Lab 6 Enzymes Thr Mar 19th Cellular Respira on ctd.; Lecture Quiz 3
7 Tue Mar 24th Photosynthesis (Ch 7) Lab 7 Respira on
(Tue Lab Only: Lab 7 & 8); Lab Quiz 3 (Labs 56)
Thr Mar 26th Photosynthesis ctd.; Lecture Quiz 4 *Case Study Outline Due*
8 Tue Mar 31st Cesar Chavez Day
Thr Apr 2nd Exam II (Ch 57) Lab 8 Photosynthesis
9 Tue Apr 7th
Thr Apr 9th
10 Tue Apr 14th Cellular Reproduc on: Cells from Cells (Ch 8)
Lab 9 Meiosis and Mitosis Thr Apr 16th Cellular Reproduc on: Cells from Cells ctd.
11 Tue Apr 21st Pa erns of Inheritance (Ch 9); Lecture Quiz 5 Lab 10 Gene c Inheritance;
Lab Quiz 4 (Labs 79) Thr Apr 23rd Pa erns of Inheritance ctd.
12 Tue Apr 28th The Structure and Func on of DNA (Ch 10); Lecture Quiz 6 Lab 11 DNA and Gene Ex
pression Apr 30th The Structure and Func on of DNA ctd.;
13 Tue May 5th
How Popula ons Evolve (Ch 13); Lecture Quiz 7; *Case Study Paper Due*
Lab 12 Natural Selec on; Lab Quiz 5 (Labs 1011)
Thr May 7th How Popula ons Evolve ctd.
14 Tue May 12th Exam III (Ch 810, 13)
Lab 13 Cardio Health Thr May 14th Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Func on (Ch 21)
15 Tue May 19th Circula on and Respira on (Ch 23) Lab 14 Plant Kingdom;
Lab Quiz 6 (Labs 1213) Thr May 21st Nutri on and Diges on (Ch 22); Lecture Quiz 8
16 Tue May 26th Reproduc on and Development (Ch 26)
Lab Exam Thr May 28th Intro to Ecology (Ch 18)
17 Tue Jun 2nd Exam IV (Ch 18, 2123, 26) 35 PM Finals Week No Lab
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Code of Honor and Integrity Los Angeles Mission College Department of Life Sciences
Students at Los Angeles Mission College, because they are members of an academic community dedicated to the achieve ment of excellence and the pursuit of honor, are expected to meet high standards of personal, ethical, and moral conduct. These standards require personal integrity and a commitment to honesty without compromise. Without the ability to trust in these principles, an academic community and a civil society cannot exist. Los Angeles Mission College students and facul ty are as commi ed to the development of students with honesty and integrity as they are to the academic and profession al success of its students. The Code of Honor and Integrity is an undertaking of the students, first and foremost, both individually and collec vely, that they will:
1. not give or receive dishonorable aid during exams, quizzes or assignments 2. do their share and take an ac ve part in seeing to it that fellow students, as well as themselves, uphold the spir
it and le er of the Code of Honor and Integrity.
Some examples of conduct that are regarded as being in viola on of the Honor Code include:
Copying from another’s examina on or quiz, or allowing another to copy from one’s own papers
Using any unpermi ed source of informa on, human or other, during an exam, quiz or assignment that influ ences the grade; this includes the use of technological devices
Any studenttostudent collabora on that is unpermi ed
Plagiarism (plagiarism is defined as the use, without giving reasonable and appropriate credit to, or acknowl edging the author or source, of another person's original work)
Represen ng as one’s own work as the work of another
Giving or receiving aid on an academic assignment under circumstances in which a reasonable person should have known that such aid is not permi ed
As a part of the effort to promote an environment of honesty and integrity during quizzes and examina ons, the following guidelines will apply for any courses in the Department of Life Sciences:
1. Students will leave all books and all other nonessen al items (e.g. paper, electronic devices) on the floor so that they are not useable nor block the sight line between professor and student. No electronic devices will be in reach.
2. Students will not communicate in any way that will dishonorably assist themselves or another student. 3. Students will leave the room during an exam only if permi ed by the professor’s policy. If permi ed, only one
student may leave the room at any me and be gone for only the average length of me needed for the stated purpose. Students will leave all purses, bags, books, phones, jackets, etc., in the classroom during the absence.
4. Students will promote the spirit and le er of the Code of Honesty and Integrity by dissuading fellow students
from dishonest ac vity and, when such casual persuasion does not work, informing the professor of the possi ble dishonest ac vity, either anonymously, or otherwise.
5. Students will make every effort to avoid even the appearance of dishonesty or lack of integrity
Viola on of this policy will not be tolerated and violators will be subject to severe penal es. The success of the Code of Honor and Integrity is based upon the collec ve desire of students, faculty and the community to live in an environment that embraces respect for that which is right – both in the college and in society as a whole.
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DSP&S Accommoda ons
LAMC students with verified disabili es who are reques ng academic accommoda ons should use the following procedure:
Step 1: Obtain documenta on of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSP&S to request a Dis- ability Verifica on Form. Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSP&S Specialist to review your documenta on and discuss reasonable accommoda ons. To schedule a mee ng, please call DSP&S at (818) 3647732. Step 3: Bring your disability documenta on to your DSP&S appointment. The DSP&S office is located in room 1018 of the Instruc onal Administra on (IA) building. Step 4: Each semester, reach wri en accommoda on agreement with the DSP&S Specialist and your instructor.
Please complete this process in a mely manner to allow adequate me to provide accommoda on.
Los Angeles Mission College Resources
Life Science Department website: www.lamission.edu/lifesciences Dr. Gadd’s Webpage: h p://www.lamission.edu/~gaddb Biology 3 Website: h p://www.lamission.edu/lifesciences/Biology3Laboratories.aspx Canvas: h ps://ilearn.laccd.edu/ Science Tutoring Center: Science students can join study groups or receive oneonone tutoring in the Science Tutoring Center in the CMS Science Tutoring Center (first floor, East Campus, CMS Building) in CMS101. STEM Office: For informa on on free tutoring, resources and academic counseling for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology) students visit the STEM Center in CMS 014. h p://www.lamission.edu/stem Tutoring Services in Learning Center: Laboratories for Learning, Wri ng, Math & Science. Walkin and appointment services offered. Call 8183647754 or visit www.lamission.edu/learningcenter/ Library: For informa on on hours, resources, workshops, and other services contact 8183647106 or visit h p:// www.lamission.edu/library/ Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S): For appointments, eligibility and informa on call 8183647732 or visit h p://www.lamission.edu/dsps/ Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS): For appointments, eligibility and informa on call 8183647645 or visit h p://www.lamission.edu/eops/ Assessment Center: Offers student assessments in English, EnglishasaSecondLanguage (ESL) and Mathema cs. Please con tact the Assessment Center at (818) 3647613 for more informa on or visit h p://www.lamission.edu/assessment/
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Instructor: Brian Gadd, Ph.D. Email: [email protected] Phone: (818) 8333433 Office: CMS 221 Student Hours Come ask ques ons, get help, and chat with your
instructor! MW 2:004:00, TTh 11:4012:30
Also available by appointment!
Our me together in this course will enable you to…
1. learn the language and fundamental concepts of modern and classical biological sciences in order to be successful in future academic and/or professional endeavors.
2. grow as a student of science, by integra ng lectures, discussions, laboratories, home study, and smallgroup study into a holis c approach to learning.
3. work as a member of a laboratory team, taking responsibility for one’s own success, but learning to adapt, share and learn with others during laboratory mee ngs.
4. become a cri cally thinking member of our democra c society, being able to read and discuss issues raised by modern advances in the life sciences, in order to make in formed decisions for oneself, family, friends, and community.
Course Objec ves
chemistry, the cellular basis of life, re
produc on, gene cs, energy pro
cessing, evolu on, body systems, and
nutri on. In fact, it’s no exaggera on to
say that you’ll be learning about the
secrets of life! You will learn how the
process of science works, and prac ce
thinking and working as a scien st.
This course is like many other
things in life you get out of it what
you put in. Learning is not passive, but
rather requires ac ve, though ul en-
gagement. That means being inquisi
ve; ask lots of ques ons! Asking
"why" is just as important as asking
"what" or "how". My aim is to help you
succeed in this course by fostering your
curiosity and guiding you to think cri
cally (skills that you'll use long a er our
me together).
because it meets a requirement or be
cause, perhaps you, like me, are just a
super nerd (highfive!). Regardless of
what brought you to the course, I hope
that you will leave with a newfound
apprecia on for biology and the scien
fic process, and with a greater ability
to think cri cally about the world
around you.
Lecture (14852) TTh 1:553:20
CMS 004
Lab (14875): T 3:306:40 Lab (14917): Th 3:306:40
CMS 110
1. BIO3 students will analyze a scien fic experiment and determine the major components.
2. BIO3 students will graph, interpret, and analyze data pertaining to a biological process.
3. BIO3 students will analyze a gene c problem to determine the probabili es of genotypic and phenotypic outcomes.
4. Given a DNA sequence, the BIO3 students will apply the principles of gene expression to determine the protein product.
Student Learning Objec ves
“Those who dwell, as scien sts
or laymen, among the beau es
and mysteries of the earth, are
never alone or weary of life.”
Rachel Carson
S Y
L L
A B
U S
Prerequisites: None Advisories: None Ar cula on: Please see www.assist.org for informa on regarding ar cula on agreements. Note: Meets UC/CSU GE requirement of natural science with a lab.
Gadd Page 2 BIOL3 Spring 2020
Campbell Essen al Biology with Physiology (6th Ed.), Simon, et. al., 2016. ISBN 9780134779010 eText ISBN 9780135240281
Biology 3 Laboratory Manual, 6/E. Hard copies available in the bookstore. Alterna vely you can download the digital copy for FREE from the course Canvas page or the Life Science Department webpage.
A GROWTH MINDSET
What Do
I Need ?
Scantron forms (882E & 815E) Colored pencils and/or pens of mul ple ink colors
Nongraphing calculator Computer with internet and printer access
Making the Grade Overall: A = 90100%, B = 8089%, C = 6579%, D = 5064%, F < 50%
Homework and Par cipa on Breakdown
Gadd Page 3 BIOL3 Spring 2020
Course Details
Exam ques ons will consist of some combina on of the following: true/false, fill in the blank, matching, mul ple choice, defini ons, short answer and essay. Scantron 882E forms are required for exams. Ques ons will be based on the readings, assignments, handouts, lectures and as well as all aspects of what is covered in the laboratory por on of the course. Note that, if you take all four exams, the lowest exam score will be replaced with the average of the three highest exam scores (huzzah!). Please remember to silence all electronics before the start of an exam. If you need to use the restroom during the exam, you are required to leave your cell phone and exam with the instructor.
Quizzes will be administered at the start of each lecture or lab period for which they are scheduled. Quizzes will be based on material preceding the day of the quiz and from the preparatory reading for that day’s lecture or lab. Quizzes are worth ten points each. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. Scantron 815E forms are required for quizzes.
Science requires cri cal thinking and effec ve communica on skills. Recent advances in biotechnology has made it
feasible to edit the DNA of the human germline resul ng in heritable changes in traits. In fact, this controversial procedure was re cently used to pro duce the first gene edited babies! You will write an essay arguing whether or not this should be permi ed. You will not be graded on the posi on you take, but rather on the clarity and thor- oughness of the argument.
Par cipa on will be measured by prepara on in lecture via Plicker ques ons at the beginning of each class period and by inclass par cipa on in discussion, ac vi es etc. These are worth 2 points each. You can miss up two days of class par ci pa on without penalty. Details on each homework assignment will be discussed in class in given in Canvas. During the first week of class you will complete the Syllabus Quiz, Syllabus Agreement, and Student Ques onnaire. You will submit, via Canvas, Weekly 321 Reflec ons describing what you have learned and what you s ll have ques ons about. These are worth 2 points each. You can miss two of these without penalty. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will have a class Debate on the merits of edi ng the human germline which will also serve as a primer for your Posi
on Paper (see below). Your par cipa on is worth 10 points. In the Biology Outside the Classroom assignment you will explore a biology related topic by visi ng zoo, garden or other loca on, and write about your experience in rela on to what you’ve learned in the course. This assignment is worth 20 points.
Exams
Quizzes
Homework & Par cipa on
The lab por on of the course is intended to teach you the methods by which science is performed. You will learn to conduct a variety of observa ons and measurements using mul ple types of tab tools and instruments. The lab will focus upon using the scien fic method to learn about the real world by observa on, genera on of testable ques ons and hypotheses, experimental design, and hypothesis tes ng. Lab exercises and wri en assignments are intend ed to develop these skills. In addi on, up to 30% of the lab worksheet score reflects your performance on lab par cipa on, following instruc ons, appropriate behavior, work quality, bench neatness,
and proper food or beverages storage. All wri en lab assignments (ques ons, graphs, tables, charts etc.) are due at the beginning of the next lab period unless otherwise noted.
Posi on Paper Laboratory
by which you will receive announcements, re
minders, assignments, handouts, supplemental
onal resources for the course. Some assign
ments will be submi ed via Canvas and we will
also use it as a forum for discussion outside of
the classroom.
In order to help you allocate your me and keep
uptodate with our course I recommend in
stalling the Canvas Student App (from Google
Play or the App Store) on your mobile device.
You can adjust the se ngs that you receive no
fica ons and reminders as well. Just ask if you
need help with this!
Contac ng Dr. G The best way to contact me is to email me using the Canvas Inbox func on. I typically respond within 48 hours. If you don’t hear back don’t hesitate to email me again!
A endance A endance in lecture and lab is mandatory. A endance will be taken using the Plicker app. You are required to keep and bring your assigned Plicker card with you to each lab and lecture period. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and get notes, handouts, assignments, etc. Student are expected to remain un l the lab’s comple on and dismissal. At the instructor’s discre on, an absence may be excused and the missed lab or class ac vi es made up, given proper documenta on. An absence will be excused only in dire circumstances including extreme illness, an immediate death in the family etc. Assignments completed from unex cused absences can earn up to 75% of the original points.
Drop Policy If you miss class during the first week without contac ng me, you will be dropped from the class (or waitlist). Students who miss three class/lab sessions may be dropped from the course. If you intend to drop the class it is your responsibility to do so.
Missed or Late work Assignments and laboratory exercises will be collected at the beginning of class on the day they are due. Anything turned in a er I have called for the work in class is late. All late work will be penalized 10% per day, including weekends, and will be accepted no more than one week late or once it has been returned to the class, which ever is first. Unexcused exams and quizzes cannot be made up.
Mee ng with Dr. G Student hours (aka “Office Hours”) are specifically set aside for students to dropin to ask ques ons and talk with me. Come on by & let’s chat! You can also set up an appointment to meet if you’re unable a end the posted mes.
Conduct Students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct given in the Schedule of clas ses. Respect your fellow classmates, use com mon courtesy and foster a welcoming learning environment. If you are late please be consider ate of those already present when entering the classroom. Please refrain from using any elec tronics devices in a disrup ve manner.
Striving for Success How to Do Well in Biology 3
A end all classes and be on me. A endance is crucial to your success in this class. Read the assigned textbook material BEFORE lecture. This will make it easier to follow the material in lecture, help you retain the material and take be er notes. In addi on, quizzes will include ques ons from material you are have expected to read ahead of lecture. Take good notes in lecture. Organize your notes and review the material as soon as possible a er class. Is there anything you didn’t understand? Address those topics as soon as possi ble. Ask for help. You are here to learn so make sure you under stand and don’t hesitate to ask ques ons! Don’t’ be afraid to speak up in class in class. You can also email me ques ons or, be er yet, come visit me during my student hours. That’s what I’m here for!
Form study groups and regularly get together to review ma terial. One of the best ways to make sure you understand ma terial (not just memorize it) is to try to teach it to your peers. Try explaining concepts to your fellow students in study groups. Use flash cards. Make sure you know the associated vocabu lary for each chapter. Make a regular study plan and s ck to it! You need to spend 2 -3 hours outside of class for every hour in lecture. Don’t try to cram it all in one session per week. Spend an hour or so every day going over the material. I can’t emphasize this enough cramming and allnighters aren’t going to be a successful strategy to pass let alone do well in the course. Use Tutoring Services and other resources at your disposal. STEM tutoring is provided in CMS 101 Monday through Thurs day and at the Library on Fridays.
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This schedule is tenta ve. More or less me may be spent on each subject as necessary. Any such changes will be noted in class and in Canvas.
Important Dates to Remember: INSTRUCTION BEGINS………………………………………………...…...…………….….…..…………………………………….….……….…………February 10th Presidents’ Day……………………………………..………………………………………….…………………………....…………………………February 14th & 17th NonInstruc onal Day……………………………………..…………….…….…………………………..……………………….……….……..February 15th & 16th Deadline to add …………….……………………………………...……………….…..……..................................……..……..……….…..February 24th
Deadline to DROP fullterm classes without a “W” …………………………….…………...…………..……………..…...……........February 23rd
Cesar Chavez………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..……………………..……………………..…March 31st Spring Break………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..………………………………...…………April 6th 12th
NonInstruc onal Day………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………...………………………………April 13th Deadline to DROP fullterm classes with a “W” grade………………………………………..…………………………….....................…May 10th
Memorial Day………………………………………………………….……………………………………..…………………………...………………………………May 25th
Tenta ve Schedule Week Day Date Lecture Topic Lab
1 Tue Feb 11th Introduc on: Biology Today, The Scien fic Method (Ch 1)
Lab 1 The Scien fic Method Thr Feb 13th Essen al Chemistry for Biology (Ch 2)
2 Tue Feb 18th Essen al Chemistry for Biology ctd.
Lab 2 The Metric System Thr Feb 20th The Molecules of Life (Ch 3); Lecture Quiz 1
3 Tue Feb 25th The Molecules of Life ctd. Lab 3 Molecules and pH;
Lab Quiz 1 (Labs 12) Thr Feb 27th A Tour of the Cell; Cellular structure and organiza on (Ch 4)
4 Tue Mar 3rd
A Tour of the Cell; Cellular structure and organiza on ctd.; Lecture Quiz 2 Lab 4 Macromolecules
Thr Mar 5th Exam I (Ch 14)
5 Tue Mar 10th The Working Cell (Ch 5) Lab 5 Microscopy;
Lab Quiz 2 (Labs 34) Thr Mar 12th The Working Cell ctd.
6 Tue Mar 17th Cellular Respira on (Ch 6)
Lab 6 Enzymes Thr Mar 19th Cellular Respira on ctd.; Lecture Quiz 3
7 Tue Mar 24th Photosynthesis (Ch 7) Lab 7 Respira on
(Tue Lab Only: Lab 7 & 8); Lab Quiz 3 (Labs 56)
Thr Mar 26th Photosynthesis ctd.; Lecture Quiz 4 *Case Study Outline Due*
8 Tue Mar 31st Cesar Chavez Day
Thr Apr 2nd Exam II (Ch 57) Lab 8 Photosynthesis
9 Tue Apr 7th
Thr Apr 9th
10 Tue Apr 14th Cellular Reproduc on: Cells from Cells (Ch 8)
Lab 9 Meiosis and Mitosis Thr Apr 16th Cellular Reproduc on: Cells from Cells ctd.
11 Tue Apr 21st Pa erns of Inheritance (Ch 9); Lecture Quiz 5 Lab 10 Gene c Inheritance;
Lab Quiz 4 (Labs 79) Thr Apr 23rd Pa erns of Inheritance ctd.
12 Tue Apr 28th The Structure and Func on of DNA (Ch 10); Lecture Quiz 6 Lab 11 DNA and Gene Ex
pression Apr 30th The Structure and Func on of DNA ctd.;
13 Tue May 5th
How Popula ons Evolve (Ch 13); Lecture Quiz 7; *Case Study Paper Due*
Lab 12 Natural Selec on; Lab Quiz 5 (Labs 1011)
Thr May 7th How Popula ons Evolve ctd.
14 Tue May 12th Exam III (Ch 810, 13)
Lab 13 Cardio Health Thr May 14th Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Func on (Ch 21)
15 Tue May 19th Circula on and Respira on (Ch 23) Lab 14 Plant Kingdom;
Lab Quiz 6 (Labs 1213) Thr May 21st Nutri on and Diges on (Ch 22); Lecture Quiz 8
16 Tue May 26th Reproduc on and Development (Ch 26)
Lab Exam Thr May 28th Intro to Ecology (Ch 18)
17 Tue Jun 2nd Exam IV (Ch 18, 2123, 26) 35 PM Finals Week No Lab
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Code of Honor and Integrity Los Angeles Mission College Department of Life Sciences
Students at Los Angeles Mission College, because they are members of an academic community dedicated to the achieve ment of excellence and the pursuit of honor, are expected to meet high standards of personal, ethical, and moral conduct. These standards require personal integrity and a commitment to honesty without compromise. Without the ability to trust in these principles, an academic community and a civil society cannot exist. Los Angeles Mission College students and facul ty are as commi ed to the development of students with honesty and integrity as they are to the academic and profession al success of its students. The Code of Honor and Integrity is an undertaking of the students, first and foremost, both individually and collec vely, that they will:
1. not give or receive dishonorable aid during exams, quizzes or assignments 2. do their share and take an ac ve part in seeing to it that fellow students, as well as themselves, uphold the spir
it and le er of the Code of Honor and Integrity.
Some examples of conduct that are regarded as being in viola on of the Honor Code include:
Copying from another’s examina on or quiz, or allowing another to copy from one’s own papers
Using any unpermi ed source of informa on, human or other, during an exam, quiz or assignment that influ ences the grade; this includes the use of technological devices
Any studenttostudent collabora on that is unpermi ed
Plagiarism (plagiarism is defined as the use, without giving reasonable and appropriate credit to, or acknowl edging the author or source, of another person's original work)
Represen ng as one’s own work as the work of another
Giving or receiving aid on an academic assignment under circumstances in which a reasonable person should have known that such aid is not permi ed
As a part of the effort to promote an environment of honesty and integrity during quizzes and examina ons, the following guidelines will apply for any courses in the Department of Life Sciences:
1. Students will leave all books and all other nonessen al items (e.g. paper, electronic devices) on the floor so that they are not useable nor block the sight line between professor and student. No electronic devices will be in reach.
2. Students will not communicate in any way that will dishonorably assist themselves or another student. 3. Students will leave the room during an exam only if permi ed by the professor’s policy. If permi ed, only one
student may leave the room at any me and be gone for only the average length of me needed for the stated purpose. Students will leave all purses, bags, books, phones, jackets, etc., in the classroom during the absence.
4. Students will promote the spirit and le er of the Code of Honesty and Integrity by dissuading fellow students
from dishonest ac vity and, when such casual persuasion does not work, informing the professor of the possi ble dishonest ac vity, either anonymously, or otherwise.
5. Students will make every effort to avoid even the appearance of dishonesty or lack of integrity
Viola on of this policy will not be tolerated and violators will be subject to severe penal es. The success of the Code of Honor and Integrity is based upon the collec ve desire of students, faculty and the community to live in an environment that embraces respect for that which is right – both in the college and in society as a whole.
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DSP&S Accommoda ons
LAMC students with verified disabili es who are reques ng academic accommoda ons should use the following procedure:
Step 1: Obtain documenta on of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSP&S to request a Dis- ability Verifica on Form. Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSP&S Specialist to review your documenta on and discuss reasonable accommoda ons. To schedule a mee ng, please call DSP&S at (818) 3647732. Step 3: Bring your disability documenta on to your DSP&S appointment. The DSP&S office is located in room 1018 of the Instruc onal Administra on (IA) building. Step 4: Each semester, reach wri en accommoda on agreement with the DSP&S Specialist and your instructor.
Please complete this process in a mely manner to allow adequate me to provide accommoda on.
Los Angeles Mission College Resources
Life Science Department website: www.lamission.edu/lifesciences Dr. Gadd’s Webpage: h p://www.lamission.edu/~gaddb Biology 3 Website: h p://www.lamission.edu/lifesciences/Biology3Laboratories.aspx Canvas: h ps://ilearn.laccd.edu/ Science Tutoring Center: Science students can join study groups or receive oneonone tutoring in the Science Tutoring Center in the CMS Science Tutoring Center (first floor, East Campus, CMS Building) in CMS101. STEM Office: For informa on on free tutoring, resources and academic counseling for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology) students visit the STEM Center in CMS 014. h p://www.lamission.edu/stem Tutoring Services in Learning Center: Laboratories for Learning, Wri ng, Math & Science. Walkin and appointment services offered. Call 8183647754 or visit www.lamission.edu/learningcenter/ Library: For informa on on hours, resources, workshops, and other services contact 8183647106 or visit h p:// www.lamission.edu/library/ Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S): For appointments, eligibility and informa on call 8183647732 or visit h p://www.lamission.edu/dsps/ Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS): For appointments, eligibility and informa on call 8183647645 or visit h p://www.lamission.edu/eops/ Assessment Center: Offers student assessments in English, EnglishasaSecondLanguage (ESL) and Mathema cs. Please con tact the Assessment Center at (818) 3647613 for more informa on or visit h p://www.lamission.edu/assessment/
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