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BIOL 101: Principles of Biology Course Syllabus, Lecture notes of Biology
The syllabus for BIOL 101, a college-level biology course. The course covers fundamental characteristics of living organisms, including cellular biology, energy and metabolism, reproduction, heredity, ecology, phylogeny, and diversity of life. Students are expected to engage in textbook readings, lectures, discussions, quizzes, and assignments to meet measurable learning outcomes and core competency learning outcomes.
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BIOL 101
Note:
Course content may be changed, term to term, without
notice. The information below is provided as a guide
for course selection and is not binding in any form,
and should not be used to purchase course materials.
BIOL 101 Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
BIOL 101
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An examination of the fundamental characteristics common among living things. Emphasis is placed upon studies of the cell, energy, metabolism, reproduction, heredity, ecology, phylogeny and the diversity of life. RATIONALE An understanding of the basic characteristics of life is a significant asset to an individual. The individual lives among and relates to (with or without cognizance) myriads of life forms around, on, and within him/her. As he/she begins to appreciate the diversity and ecological significance of life forms he/she begins to function more effectively and sensitively within the sphere of dominion God has allotted him/her. I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended C. Microsoft Office D. Software (“plug-ins”) to read Quicktime and Shockwave files (obtainable free online from Adobe and Quicktime sites)
BIOL 101 Course Syllabus E. Quizzes ( 9 ) Rather than a few comprehensive exams over the material, this course utilizes many quizzes targeting smaller, specific content areas.
- Quizzes will contain multiple-choice questions that come solely from the textbook and will be open-book/open-notes. The quizzes will have a time limit of 50 minutes. The student should review the learning outcomes, read the assignments, and be certain he or she has engaged in all the assignments before taking these quizzes.
- One final quiz will contain a single question requiring evaluation of the validity of 12 specific statement based on conclusions reached from a student discussion entitled, “The Church and its Role in the Environment” found on the course web site within module 8. The student should watch the presentation, “The Christian and His Environment” and review the student discussion before taking this quiz. VII. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points Course Requirements Checklist Discussion Board Forums (3 at 60 pts ea)
Individual Assignments (2 at 30 pts ea; 1 at 60 pts) 120 Quizzes (8 at 80 pts ea; 1 at 60 pts) 700 Total 1010 B. Scale A = 900 – 1010 B = 800– 899 C = 700– 799 D = 600 – 699 F = 0– 599 C. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact the Liberty University Online’s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at [email protected] to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. BIBLIOGRAPHY Behe, M. J. (1996). Darwin's black box: The biochemical challenge to evolution. New York: Free Press. Detwiler, C. R., Mitchell, K., & Reichenbach, N. (2012). Life by Design (1st ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Publishing Co. DeWitt, C. B. (2011). Earth-wise: A guide to hopeful creation care (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids: Faith Alive Christian Resources. DeWitt, D. A. (2007). Unraveling the origins controversy. Lynchburg, VA: Creation Curriculum, LLC.
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BIOL 101 Course Schedule MODULE/ WEEK
READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS
Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 10.1–10. 5 presentations 1 study guide Individual Assignment 3 60 10 Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 10.5–10. 3 presentations Quiz 5 80 11 Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 11.1–11.3, 11. 2 presentations 1 study guide None - 12 Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 12.1–12. 5 presentations DB Forum 2 Thread Quiz 6
Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 13.1–13. 1 presentation 1 study guide DB Forum 2 Replies 30 14 Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 13.3,
3 presentations DB Forum 3 Thread Quiz 7
Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 14.1–14. 3 presentations 1 study guide 1 website DB Forum 3 Replies 30 16 Detwiler et al.: Text Sections 15.1–15.3, 15.5, 15. 3 presentations Individual Assignment 4 Quiz 8
Review — Catch up on assignments, quizzes - TOTAL 1010 DB = Discussion Board NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.