Biology 2091—Principles of Biology II Laboratory
(ACTS BIOL 1014,
when combined with BIOL 2083)
Department of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
Spring 2021, Wednesday 1:10-3:00 p.m.
Science Center B7
Instructor:
Dr. John L. Hunt.
Office:
B-11,
E-mail:
huntj@uamont.edu.
Web page:
http://uam-web2.uamont.edu/facultyweb/huntj/
Office Hours:
9-10 MWF; 8:30-9:30 TTh; 2-3 TThF, or by appointment.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 2053 and BIOL 2041 (each with a grade of at least C).
Corequisite:
BIOL 2083; Principles of Biology II.
Required texts:
none.
Course Objectives:
Students will participate in exercises and demonstrations on animal and
plant diversity, as well as structure, function, and behavior of these
organisms. This lab is designed for
biology and other life science majors and minors.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of basic biological ideas, processes, and techniques, including
cell structure, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
Students should be able to understand and correctly use basic biological
terminology. Students will also be
able to define and understand science and the scientific method, and will be
able to report results using scientific writing techniques.
Time
Budgeting: An average student
who wishes to achieve a C in the class should expect to spend a minimum of two
hours studying outside of class for each hour spent in class.
In addition, students will be expected to complete an out-of-class
exercise which will take approximately 3 hours.
Students should expect to spend 10 hours writing the first draft of a
written assignment, plus another 5 hours completing revisions.
This totals to 46 hours outside of class over the course of the semester;
when combined with 30 hours regularly scheduled in the lab, students can expect
to utilize a minimum of 76 hours for this class.
Students who are faster or slower learners, or who wish to achieve a
higher grade, should adjust their time budgets accordingly.
Tests and grading:
Grades will be computed as a percentage of approximately 380 points.
Of these, 200 points will come from exams, 60 will come from weekly
quizzes, 20 will come from attendance and lab performance, and 100 will come
from a written assignment. Grading
will be on the standard 10-point scale (90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69
= D, 0-59 = F). There is no curving
of the grade or “extra” credit.
Points will be earned from scheduled examinations, assignments, and quizzes.
Exams and quizzes are closed-book and timed.
Attendance:
Attendance at all lab sessions and exams is mandatory.
You will sign an attendance sheet for each lab.
Because attendance and participation are an important component of the
lab experience, unexcused absences will result in the loss of five points from
your final average for each lab missed.
Excused absences include illnesses or funerals with documentation
provided by the student, or university-sponsored events with
written documentation provided by the
student. Please note that a general
e-mail is not acceptable as documentation.
Documentation of excused absence must be provided by the next class
meeting. It is important for you to
note that you are responsible for material covered in every lab, even if you
miss the lab with an excused absence.
It is your responsibility to obtain the material you have missed, and to
be prepared to take a quiz when you return to class.
Students who miss an exam with an excused absence will take a make-up
exam, which may be an essay type.
Make-up exams will be given at a time and place determined by the instructor.
Quizzes may not be made up.
Students absent from two class meetings will be reported to Academic
Alert (see below) unless they have notified the instructor of a justifiable
reason for the absences and made plans to make up all materials covered.
COVID-19 Disclaimer:
Because of the current pandemic situation, we must be ready to convert to
on-line instruction at any time.
Weekly quizzes may or may not occur after any conversion on-line, and the total
number of quizzes, and how many of them will count toward your grade may also be
adjusted. It is the intention of the
instructor to be as fair as possible to students in such circumstances, but of
course this means it is vitally important that you come to class and take as
many quizzes as possible before any potential conversion occurs.
Some students have the idea that academic standards and other policies
will be relaxed during the pandemic.
I can assure you that this is not the case in this class.
During the pandemic, we will observe all social distancing rules.
Students are required to wear proper face coverings, in the proper manner
(mouth and nose must be covered).
Students must sit only in indicated desks.
Because our laboratory will hold only about half of our lab at any one
time, we will divide into two lab groups.
Often these groups will not meet at the same time.
In some cases, only one lab group will meet in a given week; in others,
one lab group will meet at 1:10 p.m. and the other will meet at 2:10 p.m.
In other cases, we will all meet at 1:10 in a different classroom from
our usual lab room. The instructor
will give you advance warning of how this will work, usually by the Monday
before lab, in class.
Class
policies. Please note that some
of the labs require dissection. All
students are required to participate in dissections; those students who do not
participate will lose points. The
points in this class are not concentrated near the end—you need to do well early
in the semester. The instructor is
here to help you. Please feel free
to ask questions at any time. You
are encouraged to seek help outside of regular class hours if you are so
inclined, either during office hours or by appointment.
Tutor service is available at Harris Hall—call 870-460-1054 for details.
Please do not hold conversations with classmates during lecture.
You may tape lectures if you so desire, but this should not substitute
for the taking of detailed class notes.
DO NOT BRING CELL PHONES TO CLASS!
If your cell phone rings during my lecture, I will respond in the only
manner available to me—by adjusting your grade.
You may not text during class.
If I see you texting during class,
you will be asked to leave. If
this occurs twice, you will be assigned a grade of F for the course.
No electronic devices other than tape recorders are allowed in class—this
includes laptops and i-pods. You may
not read outside material, study other classes, or work crossword puzzles during
class. Students will follow all
safety instructions provided by the instructor at all times.
Disorderly conduct is any behavior which disrupts the regular or normal
functions of the University Community, including behavior which breaches the
peace or violates the rights of others.
This type of conduct is prohibited by the Student Conduct Code.
The Code may be found on pages 14-16 of the 2020-2021 UAM Student
Handbook (https://www.uamont.edu/life/pdfs/student-handbook.pdf).
The last date to drop this course with a W (and for most other courses at
UAM) is March 24. A grade of I will
only be given if a student has completed 75% of the work of the course, with a
mathematical possibility of obtaining a passing grade, and will be given only
for University-approved excuses, with the approval of the Dean of Math and
Sciences.
Academic Alert: The Academic
Alert System is a retention program that puts students in contact with the
appropriate campus resources to assist them in meeting their educational goals
at UAM. If you are doing poorly in
your academic work, are chronically absent from class, are exhibiting disruptive
behavior, or are having difficulty adjusting to campus life, University faculty,
staff or a fellow student may report you to the Office of Academic Affairs
through the Academic Alert system.
Be aware that the instructor of this class intends to fully utilize the Academic
Alert system.
Academic dishonesty: Cheating
and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
The Academic Code of the University of Arkansas-Monticello may be found
on 14-16 of the 2020-2021 UAM Student Handbook (link listed above).
Please make sure you understand the definitions of cheating and
plagiarism as listed there.
Please note that the instructor has wide latitude in taking
corrective action in response to cheating; expect the harshest possible response
in this class. In other words, if I catch
you cheating even once, I will assign a grade of F for the course.
You will not be allowed to have a cell phone of any sort on your desk
during exams. You will not be
allowed to wear an Apple Watch, Pebble, or other watch during exams.
Use of such technology constitutes cheating and will result in assignment
of an F for the class.
Students with disabilities:
It is the policy of the University of Arkansas at Monticello to
accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the
commitment of the University to equal educational opportunities.
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any
necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course.
Any student requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Special
Student Services located in Harris Hall, Room 120, phone 870-460-1026, TDD
870-460-1626, fax 870-460-1926, e-mail:
mwhiting@uamont.edu.
Tentative course outline:
(NOTE: Because of the
pandemic and the limited space in our lab, the normal course of this lab cannot
be followed. Scheduling of subjects
to be covered will be somewhat “on the fly.”
The following dates must be considered preliminary and tentative, and
subject to change with little notice.
January 13
No lab.
January 20
Introduction (both lab groups).
January 27
Bone and muscle tissues, bone identification (one lab group).
February 3
Bone and muscle tissues, bone identification (second lab group).
February 10
Protists (one lab group).
February 17
Protists (second lab group).
February 24
LAB EXAM 1.
March 3
Scientific writing; Animal Behavior (both lab groups).
March 10
Animal diversity I. (one lab
group)
March 17
Animal diversity I. (second
lab group)—Writing Assignment Due
March 24
Embryology (one lab group)
March 31
Embryology (second lab group)
April 7
Dissection of a Vertebrate (one lab group).
April 14
Dissection of a Vertebrate (second lab group).
April 21
LAB EXAM 2—Final Draft of Writing
Assignment Due
Class Website:
http://uam-web2.uamont.edu/facultyweb/huntj/Principles.htm
Dr. Hunt’s Website:
http://uam-web2.uamont.edu/facultyweb/huntj/
Textbook Website:
www.masteringbiology.com
UAM Home Page:
http://www.uamont.edu/
UAM Bookstore:
http://www.bkstr.com/uamontstore/home
Study Tips:
http://uam-web2.uamont.edu/facultyweb/huntj/Study%20tips.htm
Dr. Hunt’s Phone Number:
870-460-1466
Special Student Services:
870-460-1026
General Education Tutorial Lab:
870-460-1454
Math Tutorial Lab:
870-460-1016
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
INFORMATION
Blackboard Assistance:
Contact the Office of Instructional Technology during regular business hours,
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., at (870) 460-1063.
Help Link:
http://www.uamont.edu/blackboard
Email Assistance:
Contact the Office of Information Technology (IT) during regular business
hours, Monday-
Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., at (870) 460-1036. The IT website also provides answers to
frequently asked questions.
Website:
http://www.uamont.edu/pages/resources/information-technology/it-for-students/
STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
Academic Alert System:
UAM is committed to your academic success. To help, UAM
has developed an academic alert system to connect you with campus resources when
needed. Faculty and staff members contribute directly to the academic alert
system by submitting concerns about students who are exhibiting behaviors that
will make it difficult for them to succeed. If an alert is submitted for you,
you will receive an email or call from a professional academic advisor. Please
respond to the contact you receive. If you have any questions about the academic
alert system, you may call the Office of Academic Advising at (870) 460-1633.
Career Services:
Student Success
Center, Suite 201, (870) 460-1454.
Career Counseling
is available to each student to assist and prepare for academic and career
success, help make sound career decisions based on an evaluation of their goals,
interests, abilities, and values, and to research possible career choices.
Students can also research pre- and post-graduate career opportunities.
Counseling Services:
Student Success Center, Room 204D, (870) 460-1554.
As a student you may
experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning. Mental health
concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance.
Counseling services are available to assist you with addressing these and other
concerns that you may be experiencing. You can learn more about confidential
mental health services available on campus via the UAM Counseling Services
website at
http://www.uamont.edu/pages/student-affairs/counseling/
The Center for Writing and Communication:
Taylor Library, Room 203,
(870) 460-1378
The Center for Writing and
Communication (CWC) is a free service to UAM students and is designed to assist
writers of any level or major, on assignments from all disciplines and genres,
and at all stages of the writing process. Website:
http://www.uamont.edu/pages/school-of-arts-humanities/writing-center/
Library Services:
The computer section in the Library is open during regular Library hours.
Go to the Taylor
Library website for hours of operation:
http://www.uamont.edu/pages/library/
Student Special Services:
Any student with a documented
disability should contact the Office of Student Special Services.
Monticello Campus
Location: Student Success
Center, Room 201F
Telephone: (870) 460-1226 / TDD: (870) 460-1626 Fax: (870) 460-1926
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3600, Monticello, AR 71656
Email:
whitingm@uamont.edu
Tutoring
Center:
Student Success Center, Suite
203, (870) 460-1454
All students have access to
free tutoring services. Drop-ins are welcomed or students can make an
appointment. Tutoring Schedules are available to pick up. Night tutoring is
available Monday-Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Math Tutorial Lab:
Math and Science Center, (870)
460-1016
Free one-on-one tutoring is
available for any mathematics class. Help with ALEKS, WebAssign, and MyMathLab
is available. Math tutoring is
located in the A-Wing of the Science Center.
University Behavior Intervention Team:
The Behavior Intervention
Team’s (UBIT) purpose is to promote a safe and productive learning, living, and
working environment by addressing the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
If you or a classmate are in need of help, please submit a concern at
https://publicdocs.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofArkansasMonticello&layout_id=10
or call (870) 460-1110 or (870) 460-1554 during regular business hours.
In case of emergency or after office hours please call 911.
IMPORTANT POLICIES
Student Handbook:
Each student is responsible for reading the student handbook including the
rules and policies regarding conduct codes and academic dishonesty.
The Student Handbook is located at the following link:
http://uam-web2.uamont.edu/pdfs/student%20handbook.pdf
University Policy on Concealed Weapons:
Possession,
discharge, or other use of any weapon is prohibited on the grounds or in the
buildings of any campus, division, unit or other area controlled by the
University of Arkansas System, except that a handgun may be possessed by an
individual who has a concealed handgun permit and has completed enhanced
certification training in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-322(g).