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Welcome to Biol 100!! Below are a few due dates and other useful information.

Dues Dates and other Announcements....

Posted Friday May 30, 2014

  1. Due Monday June 2: 

  2. Issues Project Presentations (in SC-255 Biology Lab): Please come early to upload and save your presentations on the computer at the teacher's work station before class starts.

    • Section A: Tuesday June 3, 2014

    • Section B: Thursday June 5, 2014

  3. For next week: 

  4. Portfolio #3 is due at the start of the final exam on Wednesday June 11.

  5. FINAL EXAM REVIEW SESSION!!  Come with questions and/or topics that you would like discussed. Attendance is optional.

    • Study Day: 8:00 - 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday June 10:  Final exam review session in SC-240 biology lecture room.

  6. Biol 100 Final Exam:  8 - 10 a.m. Wednesday June 11 in SC-240.  Bring the following with you to the final exam: Scantron card, #2 pencils, good eraser, portfolio #3 and a well rested mind and body!

    • The final exam is a comprehensive exam covering all material studied this quarter, but concentrates (i.e. roughly half the exam) on the material learned since the 2nd midterm exam. More questions will be derived from this material, than any other topic covered this quarter.

    • It would be prudent to review all active learning exercises, lecture notes, lab activities, Chapter Tests at the textbook's website, LearnSmart modules at the Connect website and skim through the chapter summaries and all reading assignments in your textbook (i.e. Chapters 1 - 5, 8 - 11, and 13-14) to be well prepared for the exam.

    • Click here for 17 pages of Final Exam Practice Questions!!   Click here for the Answer Key!

    • It is highly recommended that you study and review for the final exam over a period of several days. Retention is usually highest if you limit each study session to one-hour duration. There's loads of research that show that cram sessions are ineffective in helping students prepare for an exam.

    • The final exam will also include concepts and material learned for exams 1 and 2

Posted Friday May 23, 2014

  1. Print and bring to class: 

  2. Complete by 8 a.m. Friday May 30:  Read Chapter 10 and complete the Chapter 10 LearnSmart

  3. Due in Lab on Tuesday May 27 (Sec. A) and Thurday May 29 (Section B):

  4. Complete by 8 a.m. Friday June 6: Read Chapter 11 and complete the Chapter 11 LearnSmart

  5. Due Friday May 30: 

  6. Due Monday June 2: 

  7. Issues Project Presentations (in SC-255 Biology Lab): Please come early to upload your presentations on the computer at the teacher's work station before class starts.

    • Section A: Tuesday June 3, 2014

    • Section B: Thursday June 5, 2014

Posted Tuesday May 13, 2014

Updated due dates...

  1. Due Monday May 19:  Report for the Pea Lab (Lab 4).  If your team's peas did not grow, then network with another group and use their data and observations to complete the report, but cite the group as your source of data!

    • PEA LAB CLEAN UP!!  10 points will be deducted from your pea lab report if your group does not clean up!! Please follow the clean up procedure posted in the greenhouse.

  2. Put Exam #2 on your Radar!! Exam #2 will be administered in the GRCC Assessment and Testing Center in the Zgolinski Welcome Center, but we will still meet for class as normally scheduled. You have the choice of taking the exam on Tuesday (5/20/14) or Thursday (5/22/14), your choice. Bring photo I.D., a Scantron card, #2 pencils and a good eraser. Although you won't need this much time, there's a two hour time limit for the exam. Some students will finish in less than an hour, while others might need a bit more than an hour. 

    • Testing Center Hours: Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Here are some study tips for exam 2...

  3. Due Wednesday May 14: Mitosis and the Cell Cycle Guided Inquiry (GI #19)

  4. Due in Lab:  Section B:  Thursday May 15

  5. Due Friday May 16 by 8 a.m.:

  6. Due Monday May 19: 

    • Report for the Pea Lab (Lab 4).  If your team's peas did not grow, then network with another group and use their data and observations to complete the report, but cite the group as your source of data!

    • Print and Bring to Class: Mendelian Genetics and Inheritance Practice Problems (GI #21) We will be working on some of the problems in class. No need to work on them ahead of time, you can if you want to!

  7. Tuesday May 20 or Thursday May 22: 

    • Take Exam 2 in the Testing Center outside of class time (see #2, above for details!)

  8. Due at the End of  Lab:  Section A: Tuesday May 20; Section B:  Thursday May 22

  9. Due Wednesday May 21:  Read Chapter 9 (Cellular Reproduction) and complete the Chapter 9 LearnSmart at the Connect Website. You will gain the most from the LearnSmarts if you work on them over several days. LearnSmart Frequently Asked Questions

  10. Due Friday May 23: 

  11. If you have any questions on the material discussed in class or on ALE's and lab assignments, please do not hesitate to get extra help after class or during office hours--I'm here to help you succeed!! You may also take advantage of the biology tutor at the Tutoring and Resource Center located upstairs in GRCC's Holman Library.

    • Biology Tutor hours: Monday - Wed.:  9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Thursday: 9 am. to noon; Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Posted Thursday May 8, 2014 

Updated due dates...

  1. Remember to water your pea plants! Keep the growth medium slightly damp by slowly adding enough water until a few drops drip from the bottom of the pot.

    • Caution!! Only spray the plants one time (e.g. on Monday), but make daily measurements and observations!

    • Follow the directions on page 2 & 3 (i.e. steps 3 - 5) of the Pea Lab Handout.

    • Due Monday May 19:  Report for the Pea Lab (Lab 4).  If your team's peas did not grow, then network with another group and use their data and observations to complete the report, but cite the group as your source of data!

      • PEA LAB CLEAN UP!!  10 points will be deducted from your pea lab report if your group does not clean up!! Please follow the clean up procedure posted in the greenhouse.

  2. Wednesday May 7:    Class Cancelled Today!!

  3. Due in Lab:   Thursday May 8  (Section B)

  4. Due Friday May 9:

  5. Looking ahead.....Complete by 8 a.m. Friday May 16: :

  6. Due Monday May 12:   The Cell Cycle Guided Inquiry (GI #18)

  7. Due in Lab:  Section A: Tuesday May13; Section B:  Thursday May 15

  8. Due Wednesday May 14: Mitosis and the Cell Cycle Guided Inquiry (GI #19)

  9. Due Friday May 16 by 8 a.m.:

  10. Print and Bring to Class on Monday May 19: Mendelian Genetics and Inheritance Practice Problems (GI #21) We will be working on some of the problems in class. No need to work on them ahead of time, you can if you want to!

  11. Due Monday May 19:  Report for the Pea Lab (Lab 4).  If your team's peas did not grow, then network with another group and use their data and observations to complete the report, but cite the group as your source of data!

  12. If you have any questions on the material discussed in class or on ALE's and lab assignments, please do not hesitate to get extra help after class or during office hours--I'm here to help you succeed!! You may also take advantage of the biology tutor at the Tutoring and Resource Center located upstairs in GRCC's Holman Library.

    • Biology Tutor hours: Monday - Wed.:  9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Thursday: 9 am. to noon; Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Posted Friday April 25, 2014

  1. Remember to water your pea plants! Keep the growth medium slightly damp by slowly adding enough water until a few drops drip from the bottom of the pot.

    • Caution!! Only spray the plants one time (e.g. on Monday), but make daily measurements and observations!

    • Follow the directions on page 2 & 3 (i.e. steps 3 - 5) of the Pea Lab Handout.

  2. Your Scantron for exam 1 will be returned to you on Monday (4/28). A copy of the exam is posted in a display cabinet in the  foyer outside and to the left of the classroom. Review the exam and get help as needed with the questions you missed.

  3. LearnSmart Due Dates:

  4. Due Next Week in Lab:  Section A: Tuesday April 29; Section B:  Thursday May1

  5. Due Monday April 28: Biomolecules Guided Inquiry (GI #13)

  6. Due Wednesday April 30:

  7. Due Friday May 2:

  8. Due Monday May 5:

  9. Due in Lab:  Section A: Tuesday May 6; Section B:  Thursday May 8

  10. Due Wednesday May 7:

  11. Due Friday May 9:

  12. If you have any questions on the material discussed in class or on ALE's and lab assignments, please do not hesitate to get extra help after class or during office hours--I'm here to help you succeed!! You may also take advantage of the biology tutor at the Tutoring and Resource Center located upstairs in GRCC's Holman Library.

    • Biology Tutor hours: Monday - Wed.:  9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Thursday: 9 am. to noon; Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Posted Friday April 18, 2014

  1. Exam # 1 is next week!! Exam 1 will be administered into he GRCC Testing Center in the Zgolinski Welcome Center, but we will still meet for class as normally scheduled. You have the choice of taking exam #1 on either Tuesday 04/22/2014 or Thursday 04/24/2014 (your choice). Bring your GRCC photo I.D., a Scantron card, number 2 pencil and a good eraser. The exam has a 2 hour time limit, but most students will finish in under an hour, while some may need a bit more time.

    • Testing Center Hours: Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  2. Exam #1 Study tips...

    1. The exam is mostly multiple choice questions and covers the material in Chapters 1 and 14, Lab 1, the Evolution by Natural Selection lab activity and Guided Inquiries, 1 - 3, 5 - 6, 8 - 9 and topics discussed in class.

    2. You need to have in-depth knowledge of the terms and concepts on the Guided Inquiries. Hence, review and make corrections to all guided inquiries using the answer keys posted at the Connect website.

    3. Take the Pretest for chapters 1 and 14 at the textbook's website. As you reread chapters 1 and 14 answer the "Check Your Progress" questions within each section of the text and seek extra help as needed.

    4. After reading chapters 1 and 14 attempt the "Testing Yourself" and "Thinking Scientifically" questions at the end of the chapter. Check your responses with he answer key in Appendix A. Seek extra help as needed!

    5. Now test your knowledge by taking the Chapter Test for chapters 1 and 14 at the Textbook's website.

    6. Review the LearnSmart modules for Chapters 1 and 14 a the Connect website.

  3. Monday 04/21/2014:  No class today!! Faculty In-service Day:  Campus closed!!

  4. Due Next Week in Lab:  Section A: Tuesday April 22; Section B:  April 24

  5. Due Wednesday 04/23/2014: The Chemical Basis of life--Part 3. The Wonders of Water and its Properties Guided Inquiry (GI #12)

  6. Complete by 8 a.m. Friday 04/25/2014:

  7. If you have not done so already, print the Guided Inquiries #8 - 20 and the lab handouts for Lab Activities #3 - 8. Print double-sided (that's the default setting if you print on campus.)

  8. If you have any questions on the material discussed in class or on Guided Inquiries and Lab Assignments, please do not hesitate to get extra help after class or during office hours--I'm here to help you succeed!! You may also take advantage of the biology tutor at the Tutoring and Resource Center located upstairs in GRCC's Holman Library.

    • Biology Tutor hours:  Monday - Wed.:  9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Thursday: 9 am. to noon; Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Posted Thursday April 11, 2013

  1. The Answer keys to Guided Inquiries 1, 3, 5 and 6 and have been uploaded to the "Connect" website. Use these keys to double check and make correction and additions to your responses:

    • To access the answer key: (1) Log on to the Connect website; (2) Click on the "Library" tab at the top of the page; (3) Click on "Course files" on the left of the page under "library"; (4) Click on the file you want  (5) Click "open", Enter the password to open the file (It's the same password for the Guided Inquiry files) and then click "open" again

  2. Due Friday 04/11/14: Evidence for Evolution Guided Inquiry (GI #8)

  3. LearnSmart Assignment Due Dates to put on your "to do" list...

    • A few of you have not registered  for the Connect website. The date to register has been extended to Friday 04/18/2014. After this date registratio will be closed. Hence, you should register immediately and get started with the LearnSmarts and use the answer keys posted at the Connect website to make corrections to your Guided Inquiries. Use your GRCC email when registering....To register for the Connect Website go...

  4. Due Monday 04/14/2014:  Evolution, Selection and Speciation Guided Inquiry (GI #9)

  5. Due Next Week in Lab:  Section A: Tuesday April 15; Section B:  April 17

  6. Due Wednesday 04/16/2014: The Chemical Basis of life--Part 1. Atomic Structure Guided Inquiry (GI #10)

  7. Due Friday 04/18/2014: The Chemical Basis of life--Part 2. Ionic and Covalent Bonding Guided Inquiry (GI #11)

  8. Exam # 1 will soon be here!! Exam 1 will be administered into he GRCC Testing Center in the Zgolinski Welcome Center, but we will still meet for class as normally scheduled. You have the choice of taking exam #1 on either Tuesday 04/22/2014 or Thursday 04/24/2014 (your choice). Bring your GRCC photo I.D., a Scantron card, number 2 pencil and a good eraser. The exam has a 2 hour time limit, but most students will finish in under an hour, while some may need a bit more time.

    • Testing Center Hours: Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  9. Exam #1 Study tips...

    1. The exam is mostly multiple choice questions and covers the material in Chapters 1 and 14, Lab 1, the Evolution by Natural Selection lab activity and Guided Inquiries, 1 - 3, 5 - 6, 8 - 9 and topics discussed in class.

    2. You need to have in-depth knowledge of the terms and concepts on the Guided Inquiries. Hence, review and make corrections to all guided inquiries using the answer keys posted at the Connect website.

    3. Take the Pretest for chapters 1 and 14 at the textbook's website. As you reread chapters 1 and 14 answer the "Check Your Progress" questions within each section of the text and seek extra help as needed.

    4. After reading chapters 1 and 14 attempt the "Testing Yourself" and "Thinking Scientifically" questions at the end of the chapter. Check your responses with he answer key in Appendix A. Seek extra help as needed!

    5. Now test your knowledge by taking the Chapter Test for chapters 1 and 14 at the Textbook's website.

    6. Review the LearnSmart modules for Chapters 1 and 14 a the Connect website.

  10. Monday 04/21/2014:  No class today!! Faculty In-service Day:  Campus closed!!

  11. Due Wednesday 04/23/2014: The Chemical Basis of life--Part 3. The Wonders of Water and its Properties Guided Inquiry (GI #12)

  12. Complete by 8 a.m. Friday 04/25/2014: Read chapter 2 (The Chemical Basis of Life) and complete the Chapter 2 LearnSmart at the Connect Website. You will gain the most from the LearnSmarts if you work on them over several days. LearnSmart Frequently Asked Questions

  13. If you have not done so already, print the Guided Inquiries #8 - 20 and the lab handouts for Lab Activities #3 - 8. Print double-sided (that's the default setting if you print on campus.)

  14. If you have any questions on the material discussed in class or on Guided Inquiries and Lab Assignments, please do not hesitate to get extra help after class or during office hours--I'm here to help you succeed!! You may also take advantage of the biology tutor at the Tutoring and Resource Center located upstairs in GRCC's Holman Library.

    • Biology Tutor hours:  Monday - Wed.:  9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Thursday: 9 am. to noon; Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

Posted: Wednesday April 2, 2014

  1. If you have not done so already, print the Guided Inquiries #3 - 20 and the lab handouts for Lab Activities #2 - 8.

    • Print double-sided (that's the default setting if you print on campus & all students get 500 pages of "free" printing on campus per quarter.)

  2. Due Friday 04/042014:

  3. Due Monday 04/07/14:

  4. The class results for Lab 1 (Heart Rate, Cardiovascular Fitness and the Scientific Method) for Section A and Section B are posted at the lab page of the class website.

  5. Due Wednesday 04/09/2014:

  6. The Answer key to the Experimental Variables Guided Inquiry has been uploaded to the "Connect" website. Use the answer key to double check and make correction and additions to your responses:

    • To access the answer key: (1) Log on to the Connect website; (2) Click on the "Library" tab at the top of the page; (3) Click on "Course files" on the left of the page under "library"; (4) Click on the file "1_Exp Var_Ans Key_W2013.pdf;  (5) Click "open", Enter the password to open the file (It's the same password for the Guided Inquiry files) and then click "open" again.

  7. Due next week in lab:  Section A:  Tuesday April 8;   Section B:  Thursday April 10

    • Lab Activity #2 Prelab assignment (Evolution by Natural Selection)

    • Lab 1 Report: hand in the report pages (pp. 1 - 13). It is strongly recommended that you complete as much as possible by Monday April 7 so you can benefit from the class discussion and get help if needed.

  8. Due Friday 04/11/14: Evidence for Evolution Guided Inquiry (GI #8)

  9. If you have not done so already, print the Guided Inquiries #5 - 20 and the lab handouts for Lab Activities #2 - 8.

    • Print double-sided (that's the default setting if you print on campus & all students get 500 pages of "free" printing on campus per quarter.)

  10.  If you have any questions on the material discussed in class or on ALE's and lab assignments, please do not hesitate to get extra help after class or during office hours--I'm here to help you succeed!! You may also take advantage of the biology tutor at the Tutoring and Resource Center on the 2nd floor of the Holman Library. link!!.

 

Posted Friday March 21, 2014

Announcements for Spring Quarter 2014

Welcome to Biol 100! I hope you are having a pleasant spring break and will be ready for a quarter of success and fun! I'm looking forward to seeing each of you and getting to know you!

1.  Biol 100 Course Materials (available in the GRCC bookstore)

·  Textbook (required):

-    Essentials of  Biology by Sylvia Mader, 3rd  ed. (available at the GRCC bookstore: $160 new, $128 used)

-    Connect Online Access is required for class assignments and quizzes. A user specific access code is included with the purchase of a new textbook or can be purchased at the textbook's website. Please register by Friday April 4, 2014. Click on the appropriate link below to register. You can register on or after Monday March 24, 2014.

o   Sec. A: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/k_marr_section_a_7 

o   Sec. B: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/k_marr_section_b_9 

-          The e-book is the least expensive textbook option: Connect Plus Online Access  (Essentials of Biology e-book and access to Connect) and is available at the publisher's Website.

-          The textbook has a free website with loads of useful study aids (this site is not the same as the Connect website!):  http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073525510/student_view0/

·     Do not purchase the Biology 100 Lab Packet sold in the GRCC bookstore. Print all lab handouts from the class website.

·     3 ringed notebook for, handouts, notes, etc.

·    Optional: simple scientific calculator, 6 inch ruler, small pocket stapler for stapling assignments in class (often a stapler in not available in the lecture or lab room!)

2.  Due Dates

 

For those that would like to get a head start and brush up on your skills go to the Biology Prep section of the Essentials of Biology website:

 

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Never suffer in isolation.... Having problems with the homework assignments, labs, etc.? Drop by my office (SC-214) for help, form a study group and/or visit the Tutoring and Resource Center on the 2nd floor of the Holman Library.

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