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Exploring The Natural World
- BI 101
Online Interactive Lecture and Syllabus - Fall 2020
Professor
Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Office -Goulet 1307
Phone: 641-7397
e-mail: jpitocchATanselm.edu
Biology Department portrait page
Office Hours: Day |
Time |
Tuesday |
11:15 am - 12:45 pm or by Appointment |
Thursday |
11:15 am - 12:45 pm or by Appointment |
Course
Description
This one-semester course for non-science majors emphasizes scientific investigation, scientific reasoning, critical thinking, making connections between science and society. General principles of the biological sciences include biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, physiology, ecology and evolution along with relevant links to the chemical and physical sciences. The course satisfies the general science core requirement. Two lectures and one two hour laboratory per week.
Tips and Hints for studying in this course
Learning Outcomes
Scientific reasoning
For more specific outcomes by Section - See syllabus below
Texts and Materials
Lecture text: Biology: The Core 3rd edition (with Mastering Biology, Learning Catalytics)
by Eric Simon
Supplementary materials - Wheels (Household hazardous waste, Recyclye Arizona).
Lab Text: Pitocchelli, J. 2016. - Download from Canvas (Files)
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Mastering Biology (Falll 2020 Course ID MBPITOCCH4113757)
Lecture and Lab Topics and Dates
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Lab Topics |
Lab Manual |
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Section 1 - Introduction to Science |
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Notice on Footwear in the labs - no open-toed shoes (e.g., sandals, flip-flops, crocs, etc.) allowed in labs for safety reasons. Click here to see examples of footwear prohibited from lab. |
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8/19 |
1 |
Introduction Course Overview Brief history of Biology
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No labs this week lab |
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Section 2 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology |
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8/24 |
2 |
Chemistry and Biology Contemporary issues Atom and elements Bonds and Bonding Water and Organic molecules in living systems Chapter 2 |
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Create your lab blog this week Setting up your blog Pick a free blogger web site Blogger from Google WordPress Name the blog How to name your site Examples Example for week 1 Example for week 2 |
Lab 1 Chapter 10 |
8/31 |
3 |
Cellular Biology Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic cells Eukaryotic cell organelles
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The Microscope |
Lab 2 Chapter 1 |
9/7 |
4 |
Energy in living systems Thermodynamics Photosynthesis
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Diffusion and Osmosis lab |
Lab 3 Chapter 3 |
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Section 3 Cellular Reproduction, Cancer and Genetics |
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9/14 |
5 |
Cellular Reproduction Cancer Mitosis
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Plants and Energy |
Lab 4 Chapter 2 |
9/17 | 5 | Exam 1 Review | |||
9/21 |
6 |
Genetics Mendelian Genetics Chromosomes Chemical basis of inheritance
Review Exam 1 results, |
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Cell Division and Mitosis |
Lab 5 Chapter 4 |
9/24 |
6 |
Exam 1 - please bring # 2 pencils |
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Section 4 - Anatomy and Physiology |
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9/28 |
7 |
Introduction to Biological Systems Overview of all systems Homeostasis Digestive Systems Components Function
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Transcription, Translation simulation - bring laptops to lab
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Lab 6, Chapter 9
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10/5 |
8 |
Circulatory Systems Contemporary issues: cardiovascular problems Components Function Immune Systems Components Function
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Genetic Architecture |
Lab 7 Chapter 5 |
10/12 | 9 | Nervous Systems Contemporary issues: drugs and drug abuse Components
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Lab Seminar Update - You must choose a topic for your seminar presentation in lab this week. Here is a link to articles and topic areas that would be good candidates for a presentation. Google Drive Link with Topic Areas and Articles Choose a topic send it via e-mail to Dr. J Biodiversity I - Microbes, Fungi |
Lab 8 Chapter 6 | |
10/13 |
9 |
Exam 2 Review |
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10/19 |
10 |
Reproduction and Development Contemporary issues: various Components
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Articles for Seminar Series due - turn in a copy of one research article on your seminar topic to your lab instructor, all articles must be stapled!! Biodiversity II - Plants
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Lab 9 Chapter 6 |
10/20 |
10 |
Exam 2 - please bring # 2 pencils |
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Section 5 - Origins, Biodiversity and Evolution |
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10/26 |
11 |
Evolution Darwin and Microevolution Speciation Chapter 7
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Biodiversity III - Invertebrates |
Lab 10 Chapter 6 |
11/2 |
12 |
Evolution
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Biodiversity IV - Vertebrates |
Lab 11 Chapter 6 |
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Section 6 Ecology and Conservation Biology |
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11/9 |
13 |
Animal Behavior Ecology Population Ecology
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Seminar I Thursday Group 1: Transcription and Translation lab simulation due, also Group 1 will have lab quiz on Transcription and Translation after seminars |
Lab 12 Chapter 8 |
11/16 |
14 |
Ecology continued |
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Seminar II |
Lab 13 Chapter 8 |
11/23 |
15 |
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No classes, labs this week, Thanksgiving break |
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12/1 | Final Exam review | ||||
12/7 |
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9:00 am remote |
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Course and College Policies
Grading
Students with Disabilities
Academic Integrity at Saint Anselm College
Disclaimer
All lecture and laboratory exercises and their dates are subject to change. Advance notification will be given in case of any changes.