Introductory Information
BIOL 1030 - ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY
Fall 2009

INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Folkerts, Office 304 Funchess Hall(844-3930), folkedr@auburn.edu
OFFICE HOURS: 10:00-11:30 MWF, right after class, or by appointment.

LECTURE: 11:00 to 12:15 a.m. TH (SCA 101)
LAB: (SCL 223) (see BIOL 1031 lab web page for more information)

TEXT: Biology, 8th Edition (Campbell and Reece); CourseCompass website access is required for lab (ebook only is an option)
LAB MANUAL: Organismal Biology 1030 Lab Manual
SUPPLIES: Dissecting kit (including sharp and blunt probes, scissors, scalpel) (in time for lab 9).

COURSE CONTENT: This course provides an introduction to the classification, structure, biology and diversity of plants and animals. It is designed for science majors and BIOL 1020 (or equivalent) is a prerequisite.

TESTS AND GRADING:
1st lecture test ------------------------------------ 150 points
2nd lecture test ----------------------------------- 175 points
3rd lecture test ----------------------------------- 175 points
Final lecture exam ---------------------------------250 points (lecture total 75 %)

Lab (see lab web page)-----------------------------250 points (25 %)

TOTAL 1000 points

All major tests will be computer scored on scan sheets. YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN #2 PENCIL for each test. Make-up tests will be given only to those who provide prompt (either before the test or by the following school day), valid and documented excuses for incapacitating illness or official university business. Small lecture quizzes (up to 30 total bonus points possible) will be announced one lecture day in advance. Makeup bonus quizzes will not be given for any reason. The final lecture exam and the 3rd lab practical will be comprehensive. The final will not be given early to any student, except in the case of a Dean's excuse.

The grading scale is as follows:

A = 90 - 100% ----- 900 - 1000 points
B = 80 - 89% ------- 800 - 899 points
C = 70 - 79% ------- 700 - 799 points
D = 60 - 69% ------- 600 - 699 points
F = below 60% ----- below 600 points

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Seating according to a seating chart may be requested but roll will not be taken. Lecture attendance is up to you, but students who frequently miss class will almost certainly do poorly in the course. Laboratory attendance is mandatory and a part of your grade is determined by participation in each lab exercise.
NOTE: Any student who may require special accommodations, assistance or awareness on my part is encouraged to make an appointment with me so we can discuss the situation confidentially. Contact the office of the Program for Students with Disabilities for assistance (844-2096).

CALENDAR: Aug. 17 - classes begin Sept. 7 - Labor Day holiday Sept. 10 - lecture test 1 Week of Oct. 6 - lab practical 1 Oct. 13 - lecture test 2 Nov. 5 - lecture test 3 Nov. 23-28 - Thanksgiving holiday Week of Dec. 1 - lab practical 2 Dec. 7 - classes end Dec. 10 - final exam SCHEDULE:

8/18 - 8/20 - Introduction, Classification of organisms, prokaryotes
Text chap. 26, 27
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8/25 - 8/27 - Protists
Text chap. 28
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9/1 - 9/3 - Fungi
Text chap. 31
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9/8 - 9/10 - Plants - Bryophytes, Seedless vascular plants
Text chap. 29
***Test 1 Thursday***
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9/15 - 9/17 -Gymnosperms
Text chap. 30
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9/22 - 9/24 - Angiosperms, flowers and pollination syndromes
Text chap. 30, 38
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9/29 - 10/1 - Structure and function of plant cells and tissues
Plant growth, development and physiology
parts of text chap. 35-39
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10/6 - 10/8 - Introduction to animals - sponges
Text chap. 32, 33
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10/13 - 10/15 - Radiates and lower bilateria
Text chap. 33
***Test 2 Tuesday***
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10/20 - 10/22 - Lophotrochozoa
Text chap. 33
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10/27 - 10/29 - Ecdysozoa
Text chap. 33
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11/3 - 11/5 - Deuterostomes
Text chap. 33
***Test 3 Thursday***
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11/10 - 11/12 - chordates
Text chap. 33, 34
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11/17 - 11/19 - vertebrates
Text chap. 34
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***THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY *** Nov. 23 - 27 ***
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12/1 - 12/3 - Overview of mammalian tissues and organ systems
parts of text chap. 40, 44, 48, 49, 50
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***!!!!! FINAL EXAM (lecture)!!!!!***Thursday, Dec. 10 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.****

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*If normal class and/or lab activities are disrupted due to a high number of students experiencing illness or an emergency or crisis situation (such as a widespread H1N1 flu outbreak), the syllabus and other course plans and assignments may be modified to allow completion of the course. If this occurs, an addendum to your syllabus and/or course assignments will replace the original materials.