Prepared by:
Life Science Department
Document created: Winter 2010
INSTRUCTOR
Sharon
Harris
CONTACT
INFORMATION AND OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE:
S 222
OFFICE
HOURS:
2:40
to 3:00 M T W TH
3:50
to 4:10 M T W TH
5:00
to 6:00 M W
OTHER
TIMES MAY BE ARRANGED BY APPOINTMENT
COURSE
TITLE
BIOL&
100/100L – Survey of Biology / Lab
CATALOG
DESCRIPTION
An
introductory course in basic biological principles and processes. The lab illustrates the basic concepts discussed in lecture
and acquaints students with general laboratory procedures. Primarily for non-science majors.
Note: If you took Survey
of Biology as BIO 100/1001 General Biology, it still counts. Credit will only be given for one of the courses (either BIO
100/1001 or BIOL& 100/1001). For a complete listing of affected courses and student FAQ’s, visit: www.columbiabasin.edu/ccn.
PREREQUISITE
OR ASSET/COMPASS SCORE (AS APPROPRIATE)
CREDITS
AND HOURS
Five
(5) credits/with lab. You must sign up for both lecture and lab to receive combined lecture and lab credits. No lab credits
will show as they are included in the lecture credits.
The
student may expect to spend at least 2 hours per hour of class time or approximately 12 hours per week studying and preparing
assignments.
TEXT(S)
AND MATERIALS
Textbook: Biology:
Concepts and Applications, 7th Edition, Starr, Brooks and Cole
GENERAL
TEACHING METHODS
Will
be provided by individual instructor addendum
STUDENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
CBC
Student Learning Outcomes
Students
who graduate from Columbia Basin College will have been exposed to skills, concepts, and methods of inquiry in many different
disciplines. The totality of their learning experience is expressed in a set of general Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs),
which all students, regardless of program, are expected to demonstrate:
1. Think Critically
2. Reason Quantitatively and Symbolically
3. Communicate Effectively
4. Apply Information Tools and Resources
5. Develop Cultural Awareness
6. Master Program Learning Outcomes
Course
Outcomes
Upon course completion students should be able to:
1.
Apply the scientific method to scientific and non-scientific problems and understand the nature of scientific inquiry.
(1, 4, 6)
2. Describe the qualities of cells and organisms enabling them
to metabolize, reproduce, and pass genetic information to the next generation. (1,6)
3. Explain how natural selection has led to the evolution of
a vast diversity of organisms. (1,6)
4.
Characterize the relationships between living organisms and their environment. (1,6)
EVALUATION
METHODS
Will
be provided by individual instructor addendum
ACADEMIC
HONESTY
As
members of the Columbia Basin College learning community, students are not to engage in any form of academic dishonesty. Forms
of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, grade tampering, and misuse of
computers and other electronic technology. Students who engage in academic dishonesty may receive an academic penalty or a
disciplinary penalty or both. Instances of academic dishonesty may be referred to the Vice President for Student Services
in accordance with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), section 132S-40-165, paragraph 3 (Dishonesty) and the CBC Code
of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The disciplinary consequences of engaging in any form of academic dishonesty include
reprimand, probation, suspension, and dismissal. A student who knowingly helps or attempts to help another individual to violate
the college’s policy on academic honesty also may be subject to academic as well as disciplinary penalties.
Students
are expected to be familiar with CBC policy on academic dishonesty. This is available on-line at www.columbiabasin.edu/academichonesty
STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Rude,
belligerent, hostile, demeaning, or disruptive behaviors are violations of the CBC Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
and may be referred to the Vice President for Student Services for disciplinary review. Disciplinary sanctions include reprimand,
probation, suspension and dismissal.
An
instructor may remove a student from the classroom if s/he believes such action is necessary for the physical safety and well-being
of the student, or the safety and protection of others on college property, or where the student’s conduct materially
and substantially disrupts the educational process. The matter also will be referred to the Vice President for Student Services
for disciplinary review.
PRIVACY
Columbia
Basin College abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that maintains students' right
to the privacy of their academic records. CBC will not release student information or student records to a parent or guardian
without the student’s written permission. Students who wish to authorize an instructor to provide information to their
parent(s), guardian(s), or others, must complete the necessary authorization, which is available in the Office of Admissions
and Registration.
TUTOR
CENTER
The
Tutor Center offers CBC students help with their studies for most departments and programs. It is also available to facilitate study
groups. The center is in Room TD 434 (the Science & Technology Center) on the Pasco campus. The
phone number is (509) 547-0511, extension 2676.
You
can reach the Tutor Center on-line at www.columbiabasin.edu/tutor
STUDENTS
REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
Columbia
Basin College provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. Students who need course accommodations because
of a disability, have emergency medical information, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated,
should notify their instructors as soon as possible. The responsibility for determining a student’s eligibility
for accommodations rests with the Resource Center, which can be reached at (509) 547-0511, extension 2325.
CBC SAFETY
