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Biology
220C
Principles of Physiology and Development of Plants and
Animals
Fall 2000
Judith
Cebra-Thomas
Office:
F105, phone 3861Lab: F106,
phone 399-4451
e-mail: jacebra@hotmail.com
I will use e-mail as a means of communicating with you over
class business, so please check your accounts
periodically.
Introduction
This course will introduce you to the biology of the
organism. We will focus primarily on the physiology and
development of eukaryotic, multicellular organisms (plants
and animals). We have worked hard to insure that the
laboratory exercises are integrated with the readings and
lecture material; it will help to treat all of the material
in the course as a cohesive unit.
Course
objectives
* to introduce you to plant and animal anatomy and
physiology, and to compare
anatomical and physiological
solutions to common problems
* to compare plant and animal modes of reproduction and
development
* to improve your oral and written communication skills
* to improve your ability to read and evaluate scientific
papers
* to improve your ability to formulate hypotheses and design
experiments to test them
* to improve your ability to work as part of a
team;most research involves
collaboration
* to foster your active participation in the learning
process
Evaluation
Your final grade will include the 4 Exams (150 pts
each),Lab
assignments (250 pts), and
Class participation (150 pts).
Class
participation
Your participation grade will be based on a
combination of preparation of assigned review questions (2 @
5 pts each), attendance at evening lectures and preparation
of 1 page summary (2 @ 10pts each), leading group
discussions and reporting group
results(2 @ 10 pts each),
in-class discussion sessions for which advance preparation
is required (7@ 10 pts each), in-class discussion sessions
without advance preparation (3 @ 5 pts each) and informal
contribution to class discussion and understanding (15
pts).
Office
hours and discussion sessions
Wednesday 11-12:30 and Friday 1:30-2:30 or by
appointment.
I will be available before lab to discuss any questions that
you might have about lecture or lab material. We will meet
in Fackenthal 108at
12:30 for discussion and a brief introduction to the materia
before going to the laboratory (F200). As F108 is not a lab,
it is permissible to bring food and drink. Please be on
time; the sooner we start, the sooner we'll
finish!
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