Syllabi for Mayrink Isenhour

Biological Sciences | BSC-1005
Syllabus for BSC 1005

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the Biological Science (BSC1005) course. This course provides an introduction to the essential principles of biological science. Topics include, but are not limited to, the nature of science and the scientific method, chemistry for biology, cell structure, metabolism, reproduction and genetics, organisms, evolution theory, and classification of organisms. This is a general education course for non-biology majors. It is also recommended for students who need preparation before enrolling in a biology course for science majors. Students should be prepared to complete college-level reading, writing, and mathematics assignments as part of this course.

TEXTBOOK

Campbell’s Essential Biology. Simon, E.J., Dickey, J.L., Hogan, K.A., and Reece, J.B. 7th edition. ISBN: 9780134765037.

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POINTS BREAKDOWN 

Lecture assinments 35%

Examinations  35%

Class project 30%

Extra points 5% 

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GRADING SCALE

90 to 100%.

Letter grade A

80 to 89%.

Letter grade B

70 to 79%.

Letter grade C

60 to 69%.

Letter grade D

0 to 59%.

Letter grade F

 

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CHRONOGRAM (Dates vary depending the semester you are attending) 

Syllabus for Botany 2010C

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the principles of botany and the scientific method. You will be learning about the structural organization, classification, physiology, reproduction, heredity, and evolution of plants. This course also includes a survey about the plant kingdom and comparing various plant groups. This course meets the general education science requirement for graduation. In addition, you should be prepared to complete college-level reading and writing assignments.

I am here to support and work in partnership with you while you learn the following topics.

Course major topics

·         Introduction to Plant Biology as a science.

·         The chemistry of life.

·         Plant Anatomy.

·         Plant Morphology.

·         Plant Metabolism.

·         Sexual and Asexual Reproduction in Plants.

·         Energy and Nutrient flow through Ecosystems.

·         Plant Taxonomy.

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TEXTBOOK

·         Botany, seventh edition. An introduction to Plant Biology. James D. Mauseth.

o   ISBN: 978-1-284-15735-2

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POINTS BREAKDOWN 

Lecture assignments 25%

Lab assignments 25%

Class project 25%

Exams 25%

Extra points 5% 

 

Grading breaking down

 

90 – 100% = A

 

80 – 89% = B

70 – 79% = C

60 – 69% = D

Below 60% = F


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CHRONOGRAM (Dates vary depending the semester you are attending)