Biology 1100 - Fall 2017 outline– CRN 70542 – SEC 604

Course evaluation:

Assignment Value 3 quizzes 5% each Midterm 20% Final exam 20% Literature report 5% Project proposal 5% Final report 20% Field notes 10% Pop quizzes 5%

Instructor: Maria Morlin

Classroom: 3275

Office: 3257E

Phone: 604-871-7000 (better to email)

Email: mariacoho@telus.net

Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:30-5:50

Office hours: Mon Wed 6:00-6:30, Thurs: 2:00-3:00

Textbook Lab manual Writing guide The above are available in the bookstore

Campbell et al. 2011. Biology (9th ed) Morgan, G.M., and Carter, M.E.B. 2011. Investigating Biology, 7th ed. Penchenik, J.A. 2006. A Short Guide to Writing about Biology, 6th ed. Nybakken, J.W., and Bertness, M.D. 2005.Marine Biology, 6th ed, chapter 6 (to be handed out in class)

BIOLOGY 1100 – 2 -

BIOLOGY 1100 – 3 - PLEASE NOTE: • There are no make-up quizzes. • Make up exams require a doctor’s note, a form must be filled out, and make up

exams will be written in the last week of class. • Attendance is mandatory at all labs. • Late assignments have 5% deducted per day (a week max to hand in). • Copying of material will result in zero or fail of the course. • The final exam must be written to pass the course. • The course outline is subject to change. • Quiz dates and midterm dates may change. • There are four field trips outside of regular class time. Grade Scheme: A+ 90 – 100 A 85 – 89 A- 80 – 84 B+ 76 – 79 B 72 – 75 B- 68 - 71 C+ 64 – 67 C 60 - 63 C- 55 - 59 D 50 - 54 F below 50 Broadway Campus: 1155 E . B roadway, Vancouver , B .C . V5T 4V5 Te l : 604 871 7000 Fax: 604 871 7100 C i ty Cent re Campus: 250 W. Pender S t ree t , Vancouver , B .C . V6B 1S9 Te l : 604 443-8300