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What is Biology?
What is Biology?
The study of life.
What percentage of the grade does the lecture account for?
What percentage of the grade does the lecture account for?
What is the maximum percentage of the grade that homework can contribute?
What is the maximum percentage of the grade that homework can contribute?
There are make-up exams allowed in this course.
There are make-up exams allowed in this course.
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The course grade composition includes _____ for lecture exams.
The course grade composition includes _____ for lecture exams.
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What is required to communicate effectively via email with the instructor?
What is required to communicate effectively via email with the instructor?
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Match the levels of biological organization with their order:
Match the levels of biological organization with their order:
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Study Notes
Introduction to Biology
- Biology translates to the study of life, derived from Greek words "bios" (life) and "logos" (study).
Instructor Information
- Instructor: Kerstin Musolf
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday 4:00-5:00 PM, Office 411 NE
- Research Focus: Behavioral Ecology of small mammals in Wilson lab.
Course Structure and Grading
- Total Grade Composition: Lecture constitutes 50%, Lab also 50%.
- Lecture exams: Four exams worth 10% each.
- Homework contributes 10% to overall grade.
- Lab components include reports, prelab exercises, notebooks, participation, homework, and quizzes.
Exam Information
- Scheduled exam dates: 09/24, 10/24, 11/19, 12/17 (final week, 10:30-12:30 PM).
- Make-up exams are not available; missing one exam results in a cumulative final worth 20% of the lecture grade.
- Missing two or more exams/lab quizzes results in an automatic F for the course.
Homework Assignments
- Weekly assignments of 1-3 per chapter with Adaptive Quiz/Smartbook component and a Homework Quiz following class.
- Homework quizzes roughly consist of 10 questions and are graded for accuracy.
- Assignments automatically submit at the deadline, providing feedback and allowing for study attempts.
Email Communication Protocol
- Use a structured template for emails, including class information and specific questions.
- Address queries related to the syllabus, class notes, or online resources before reaching out.
Key Concepts in Biology
- Levels of Biological Organization:
- Atoms
- Molecules
- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs
- Organisms
- Populations
- Communities
- Ecosystems
- Biosphere
- Core Concepts of Biology include Biological Evolution and Classification of Living Things.
- Biology is regarded as a scientific discipline, focusing on systematic study and inquiry into living organisms.
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Test your understanding of the foundational concepts introduced in Chapter 1 of 'Biology' by Brooker et al. This chapter explores what biology is and its significance as the study of life. Engage with the key topics and concepts that frame the study of living organisms.
