Instructor: Dr. Paul Wanda
Classroom: SL 0209; 10:00-10:50 am
Office: SL 3318
SL - (618)650-2336
Email: pwanda@siue.edu
URL (Web Page): http://www.siue.edu/~pwanda/
Office Hours : Any changes or additions will be posted in the 'Weekly
Objectives'. Usual Office Hours will be : Tuesday : 11:00-noon and Friday : 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
or by appointment.
Office hours are subject to change due to the Fall Advisement period or unpredictable meetings
Text: Biology-Concepts and Connections by Campbell, et al.
1) One primary course objective is for you, the student, to be better able to comprehend current and future newspaper/magazine articles or news reports on biological topics based on your new learning. Knowledge objective.
2) In the second course objective , you will learn the process of scientific inquiry used in biology. Process objective.
Course Description:
Welcome to a fascinating subject - Biology.
In this course, you will gain an understanding of the basis of a diverse range of
biological topics, most of which are in the news everyday.
Lecture material will explain the basis behind the topics
and their 2005 status. Quiz material will come from the reading (text & handouts) and lectures ( including videos ),
therefore your attendance and note taking will be essential for success
in this course. 'WEEKLY OBJECTIVES' (usually available on this Web page on Sunday before a
new week begins ), will include details on the text reading assignment, video dates, guest lecturers,
and any changes in the syllabus, quiz dates, extra credit announcements.
Vocabulary:
A fact of life, much to the surprise of many students ,
is that a new vocabulary, often appearing to border on a new language,
faces us when we take an introductory course in any discipline. It is essential to learn vocabulary.
I strongly recommend an ongoing construction of a vocabulary deck (the old-fashioned 'Flash
Card' concept is time honored! ). Also make use of the CD-ROM for additional help.
Topics:
In the beginning of this course you will encounter a dose of
biological chemistry since
this serves as the basis behind nutrition, AIDS, genetic diseases, stress, environmental changes,
crop production, and the Human Genome Project.
Notes:
Attendance: Your attendance in class is required. Notetaking, receiving handouts, video viewing, and copying overheads that are not in our textbook is the responsibility of each student. Since lecture material is the primary source of information for the exams , a good set of notes will be crucial for successful grades. I assume that each student is attending class on a regular basis and is fully informed of any announcements made in class.
YOUR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE WILL INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THE GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE AS STATED IN THIS SYLLABUS.
Internet access: All SIUE students have internet access through the University. You will probably need to use it for this course (activate your student account asap!)