Principles of Biology I (BIOL 106) Fall 2010
Dr. Shonah A. Hunter
Lecture Schedule
Text: Mader, Biology. 10th. edition and supplemental readings which will be announced and for which you are responsible.
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Date |
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Topic |
Chapter |
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Aug |
M 30 |
Introduction / A View of Life |
1 |
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2 |
Sept |
W 1 |
The Process of Science Fall Convocation. Modified Class schedule. |
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M 6 |
No class – Labor Day |
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3 |
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W 8 |
The Process of Science (cont.) |
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4 |
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M 13 |
Quiz 1, then continue with Ch 2 |
2 |
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5 |
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W 15 |
Basic Chemistry (cont.) |
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6 |
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M 20 |
“ “ |
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7 |
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W 22 |
The Chemistry of Organic Molecules. (optional bonus assignment due by 5:00pm) |
3 |
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8 |
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M 27 |
EXAM I (Ch 1 – 2) (35 questions, 2 points each) |
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9 |
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W 29 |
The Chemistry of Organic Molecules (cont.) |
3 |
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10 |
Oct |
M 4 |
“ “ |
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11 |
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W 6 |
Quiz 2, then continue Cell Structure and Function |
4 |
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M 11 |
No Class – Fall Holiday |
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12 |
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T 12 |
Follows a Monday Schedule – Cell Structure (cont.) |
4 |
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13 |
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W 13 |
Membrane Structure and Function |
5 |
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14 |
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M 18 |
Quiz 3, then continue with Ch 5 |
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15 |
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W 20 |
Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes |
6 |
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16 |
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M 25 |
Quiz 4, then continue with Ch 6 |
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17 |
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W 27 |
“ “ “ (optional bonus assignment due by 5:00pm) |
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18 |
Nov |
M 1 |
Exam II (Ch 3 – 6) (50 questions, 2 points each) |
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19 |
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W 3 |
Photosynthesis |
7 |
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20 |
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M 8 |
“ “ |
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21 |
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W 10 |
Quiz 5, then continue with Photosynthesis |
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22 |
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M 15 |
Cell Respiration |
8 |
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23 |
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W 17 |
“ “ |
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24 |
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M 22 |
The Cell Cycle and Cellular Reproduction |
9 |
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W 24 |
No Class – Thanksgiving holiday begins |
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25 |
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M 29 |
The Cell Cycle and Cellular Reproduction |
9 |
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Dec |
W 1 |
Quiz 6, then continue with Ch 9 |
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27 |
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M 6 |
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction |
10 |
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28 |
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W 8 |
Finish Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction (optional bonus assignment due by 5:00pm) |
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FINAL EXAM: Time to be announced - a night final during final's week.
Two parts: Unit III Exam (50 questions) and Comprehensive Final (35 questions = 140 points)
ALL MATERIAL MUST BE READ PRIOR TO THE LECTURE Note: This schedule is subject to modification.