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| Course
Number |
Course
Name |
| BIOL
1306 |
Principles of Biology
I |
| Semester |
Time |
Location |
| Spring 2003 |
9:25 - 10:40am MW |
SETB 2.520 |
| Required
Readings: |
| Text:
Campbell, N.A., J.B. Reece, 2002. Biology. 6th edition. Benjamin/Cummings.
California. |
| Web
Related Resources |
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| Course
Objectives |
A. To
understand and apply the empirical method and appropriate technology
to the study of physical and natural sciences.
B. To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the
differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry
and to communicate findings, analysis and interpretation both
orally and in writing.
C. To identify and recognize differences among competing scientific
models of the universe
D. To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems
facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics,
values and public policies.
E. To acquire knowledge of the interdependence of science and
technology and their influence on, and contribution to modern
culture.
F. To gain understanding of modern ideas and findings concerning
the origin of life, how cells operate, the principles of genetics
and a survey of the function and structure of plants, protista
and fungi.
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| Grading
Policy |
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There will be 2 major exams (midterm and final); each will
count 1/3 of the final grade. The last 1/3 of the grade will
be determined by a research term paper.
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| Attendance
Policy |
| Students
are expected to attend all lectures. Each one is responsible
for obtaining the information missed, should they miss a lecture.
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