Fall 2009                    Course Information                    BIOL 230

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

BIOL 230 meets from 8:10-9:00 AM on MWF.  Please be on time and do not depart early, as this is disruptive to the entire class. As a matter of courtesy, we also ask that you turn off all cell phones and audio devices.

 

Please respect your fellow students by not talking during lectures (unless instructed to do so). Students who disrupt class may be asked to leave.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

This course will cover the fundamentals of biology: chemical basis of life, cell structure, bioenergetics, plant and animal physiology, and genetics. We will be using a variety of teaching methods over the course of the semester.  These include, but are not limited to, traditional lectures, classroom discussion, group work, a ÒclickerÓ assessment/feedback system, and online problem sets.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

 

_______SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY____________

College of Science and Engineering

 

**Dropping and Withdrawing During the First Two Weeks**

 

During the first two weeks of instruction, dropping a course(s) is permitted without academic penalty. No symbol is recorded on the student's permanent record. Students are responsible for making changes to their official academic schedule. If you decide not to attend a class you enrolled in, you must drop that class through GATOR REG during access hours. If you added a class during the first two weeks and then decide to drop, you must drop through GATOR REG during access hours. As a courtesy, you are expected to notify the instructor of your intent to drop the class.

 

Aug 25 – Sep 11:         Drop class(es) using GATOR REG

                                     8 a.m. to Midnight - Monday through Friday

 

**Withdrawing after the First Two Weeks**

 

After the first two weeks of instruction, withdrawal from a course is not permitted except for serious and compelling reasons. The "W" grade carries no connotation of quality of student performance and is not used as units attempted in calculating grade point average or progress points. The expectation of being dropped for nonattendance is not a sufficient reason for withdrawal.  

 

Sep 12 - Nov 19:  Withdrawal from a course(s) is permissible only for serious and compelling reasons. If the withdrawal is approved, the student will receive a ÒWÓ grade.

PROCEDURE:  Requests for withdrawal are to be reviewed by the Instructor and Department Chair. Students must submit their unofficial transcripts along with their petitions.

 

Nov 20 - Dec 14:  Withdrawals are normally not permitted during this period except in cases of verified accident or serious illness where the cause of withdrawal is due to circumstances clearly beyond the student's control and where the assignment of an incomplete is not practical. Ordinarily, withdrawals in this category involves a total withdrawal from the University.

PROCEDURE:  All requests during this period must be reviewed by the Instructor, Department Chair, and Associate Dean. Students must submit their unofficial transcripts and appropriate documentations along with their petitions.

 

ENROLLMENT LIMIT

 

You should note that the maximum number of times you will be permitted to enroll in BIOL230 is three.  Enrolling and then dropping on or after Sept 24th will count as an official enrollment in BIOL230.

 

MATERIALS:

 

Textbook:       Required, Neil Campbell and Jane Reece, Biology, 2005, 8th edition

Clicker:           Required, PRS RF clicker (a $20 PRS rebate coupon is included in the Campbell book bundle)

Exam Forms: Required, 4 ZEUS answer forms for lecture exams (Scantron forms can NOT be used).  Be aware that the SFSU Bookstore is most likely not open on the day of the Final Exam!

For Lab:         1)  Required, SFSU Lab Manual  (sold by GSCB, sale site as announced)

      2)  Required, Customized Biology Lab Manual for SFSU, Dolphin, W., 2005, 7th edition

       3)  Optional, Van De Graaf, K. and J. Crawley, Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory

 

LAB FEE:

 

Bio230 requires a lab fee:

There is a lab fee for this course, required to help defray the cost of materials. You will receive a lab fee slip, which you must present to the Bursar with payment. You will be required to show this receipt to the lab instructor to obtain supplies. Non-payment of the lab fee will result in a financial and registration hold on your SFSU record. Lab fees are not refundable, even if you drop or withdraw from the course. Do not pay your lab fees until you are officially enrolled in this class.

 

 

 

 

 

COMPUTERS:

 

This is an electronically supported course.  You must have easy access to a computer and the internet in order to be successful in this course.  A list of computer labs on campus can be found at: http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Edoit/labs.htm

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

 

Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor.  The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process.  The DPRC is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone (voice/TTY 415-338-2472) or by email (dprc@sfsu.edu). (http://www.sfsu.edu/~dprc/facultyfaq.html#1)