BIOL116 Biology for Science Majors I 2024 Winter Term 1 PDF

BIOL 116 BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS I 3 credits | 2024 Winter Term 1 (2 4W T1) | All Sections UBC Okanagan is on Syilx Okanagan Nation Land The UBC Okanagan campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territo...

BIOL 116 BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS I 3 credits | 2024 Winter Term 1 (2 4W T1) | All Sections UBC Okanagan is on Syilx Okanagan Nation Land The UBC Okanagan campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, who have used this site for millennia to pass on in their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next. The relationship between the Syilx Okanagan Nation and UBC Okanagan is an important part of our history, and has helped to shape our campus since we joined UBC in 2005. For more information please see: https://ok.ubc.ca/about/indigenous-engagement/ 1 Instructor Information Primary Instructor: Dr. Robin Young (She/her/hers). See Canvas for complete contact information, and/or follow hyperlink to find my departmental webpage. My office is in the Sciences Building (SCI 159) and students are welcome to drop in anytime. However, “official” office hours are on Thursdays from 1-2pm. At these times, you have a guarantee that I will be in my office, and available to speak with students like you. Additional information about how to contact me can be found on Canvas. 1.1 Additional people to know. Lab Coordinator: Dr. Tristyn Hay. See Canvas Lab Website for contact information, or follow the hyperlink to her departmental page. Supplemental Learning (SL) Leaders: SL leaders are upper-level undergraduate students who have previously taken this course and succeeded. They have been hired to provide an additional resource for you. They attend our lectures, create tutorials, that they run, and hold office hours. Follow this link to learn more about the SL program. Our BIOL116 SL Leaders for this term are Talia Kantautas and Piper Fodor. Please see Canvas to learn more about them. Your Lab TA: Each lab has its own teaching assistant (either a graduate or upper-level undergraduate student). You will meet this person at your first lab session. 2 Course Information Course Structure This course follows a lecture-lab format, which means that each week you will have 3 hours of lecture, and 3 hours of lab, that you are expected to attend in person, on campus. Note that the lecture and lab components of this course have their own, separate Canvas courses, and you will need to access both regularly. Please make yourself familiar with them as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to keep track of the appropriate deadlines for your section. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 1 of 12 2.1 Lecture Details There are two sections of BIOL116, both taught by Dr. Young. Please note that due to room capacities, you are expected to attend the class that you are registered in. Lecture Meeting Times (all times in this document are listed in Pacific Time): Section 001: Wednesdays and Fridays – 11:00am-12:20pm. Room: COM201 Section 002: Tuesdays and Thursdays – 8:00-9:20am. Room: COM201 If you require specific accommodations to support you as you learn, the Disability Resource Centre is an important resource and will help me understand your needs. Please contact them sooner rather than later, as these things can take time to get approved. 2.2 Lab Details All students must also complete and pass the lab portion of the course in order to pass BIOL116. As such, you should also be registered in a 3-hour lab section, in order for your registration to be complete. If you are not, you need to rectify this immediately. Students who are repeating the course, and have already passed either the lecture or the lab portion with a grade of over 60% grade may be exempted from repeating the component that was previously passed. Note that there are no labs for BIOL116 in Week 1. Remember that BIOL116 has a separate Canvas site for BIOL116 lab material. Please find this Canvas site in advance of your first lab session. Your first lab will be held in Week 2 (Sept 9-13). Most labs are held in person, in either FIP 247, or FIP 249, depending on your lab section. Please make sure you know where you’re expected to be for these labs. 3 Course Content & Expectations 3.1 Academic Calendar Entry for BIOL116 First of a pair of courses that introduce students to the biological concepts necessary to continue into second-year biology. Covers evolutionary theory and its underlying genetic basis, basic cell biology, plant and animal nutrition, and energy acquisition. Credit will not be granted for both BIOL 116/125 and BIOL 117/122. [3-3-0] Prerequisites: Either (a) CHEM 11 and one of Life Science 11, Anatomy and Physiology 12; or (b) CHEM 11 and one of BIOL 11, BIOL 12. Co-requisites: One of CHEM 111, CHEM 121 is recommended. What that really means… We’re going to spend this year, your first year of university, making sure you have a solid foundation in Biology, in order to help you understand what is expected of you in university, and also to prepare you for upper-level biology courses. BIOL116 focusses on the basic principles of cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution. BIOL125 (in Term 2) will cover the rest (phylogeny, taxonomy, biodiversity and ecology). 3.2 Learning Goals for BIOL116 By the end of BIOL116, students are expected to show mastery of the following: 1. Correctly use scientific vocabulary to demonstrate knowledge of core biological processes, as described in the detailed learning outcomes. 2. Use examples to explain how biological function is determined by the underlying chemical structure of cells and their contents. 3. Identify essential structures and functions of cells, including membrane structure, transport across membranes, organelle identity and function, basic metabolism, cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 2 of 12  4. Explain how cells use their genomes to produce proteins and RNA to do work for the cell, and how they regulate when and where specific genes are expressed. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of how changes in allele frequencies over time can lead to the evolution of new species, and the evolutionary pressures that cause these changes. 6. Develop technical skills in labs, including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis and technical writing (in the form of lab reports). 3.3 Classroom Philosophy We are an intentional community of learners, with the goal of exploring biology together. Based on overwhelming evidence, I believe that people learn best when they are actively doing, rather than passively listening. So, as a class, we will learn together in an interactive, open style. I strongly encourage questions, thoughts, and discussion, from as many voices as possible. Diversity is a strength that science desperately needs, to meet the challenges our society faces. If the amount or timing of group interaction makes you significantly uncomfortable, please reach out to me, and we will work something out. Feedback is always welcome. Please also remember that we are all people deserving of the respect of others. Always be kind to each other, respect each other’s questions and ideas, and do your best to minimize distractions to others during class time. Additional Expectations As a community of learners, who are at the beginning of their journey at university, it is clear to me that you are strong, capable, and deserving of the seat you now occupy in my course. The grades you will receive for this course will be the ones that you earn yourself, through hard work and perseverance. As your instructor, it is my job to support you on this journey. I will do everything I can to manage this course with empathy and compassion, to listen to you when you need help, and work with you to figure out a way forward. I expect that you will do your best, ask for help/ advice when you need it, and work with me to make this course a success. I also expect that this term will bring us all challenges that we will need to overcome. My hope is that it also brings a little magic in ways we could not have anticipated. There is a lot going on in the world, and in your lives, that sometimes makes focussing on school hard. If you find yourself in difficulty, it is important to reach out to me if you need help. I cannot help with issues I don’t know about, but together we may find a way forward. Don’t forget that the Disability Resource Centre is also there to support you, if you require specific accommodations in order to succeed. 4 Course Materials & Technology Requirements This course will include a combination of in-person and online engagement, that is designed to help keep you on track, while also giving you some flexibility to help you optimize your learning. 4.1 Technology Requirements In order to be able to work through this course, you will need a computer/tablet with keyboard, and reliable internet, capable of streaming video. A smart phone will not be enough. You will need to be able to type for assignments, quizzes and other coursework. Using an ethernet cable to access the internet whenever possible can increase the stability of your internet, and also reduce the load on your wifi network (if others are also using it). Your computer will also need the usual set of software, including: o A Microsoft Office (or equivalent) suite of programs (UBC maintains licenses for many programs that allow student discounts/ downloads. See https://it.ubc.ca/software-downloads). o At least two up-to-date web browsers (Canvas works best in Chrome; other software may be optimized for other browsers). Currently I have Safari, Firefox and Chrome on my computer, and use all three. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 3 of 12  You will need a campus-wide login (CWL ID) and a UBC email account. o All students receive a CWL prior to the start of their first term. It is used to access all of UBC’s online systems (including our course website, and the software downloads). You likely used it to access registration for this course, as well as to access our Canvas pages. o Many of the websites and programs that you will use as part of your learning require you to have a secure UBC email address in order to access them. Make sure that you check it regularly. Capacity for video and/ or audio will be a great asset to you as you navigate course work, as it will give you options for meeting remotely. 4.2 Required Course Materials Our Two Canvas Pages (lecture and lab): Canvas is UBC’s Learning Management System, and it will be our classroom for this year (canvas.ubc.ca) You can access it using your CWL. Lecture Requirements The Textbook: We will primarily be using an open-source (i.e. free!) textbook, Biology 2e (Authors: Clark, Douglas & Choi, published in 2018). I recommend that you access our text through the Perusall App, so you can complete your readings online. However, you can also access it separately for free, using the following link: https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e. The Perusall App: This is website allows for social annotation of written documents or videos. We will be using this website to access our textbook. There are no additional fees to access the textbook through this website (meaning it’s still free!). You will need to register as soon as possible, as the first readings are due at the start of Week 2. Please see Canvas for the enrolment key and instructions for how to sign up as soon as possible. iClicker Cloud, available through Canvas, and as a downloadable phone app. There are no additional costs for UCB students to use this software. See this link for details on how to access and install iClicker Cloud: https://lthub.ubc.ca/guides/iclicker-cloud-student-guide/ Lab Requirements LabFlow Software: You will be expected to purchase a licence to use the website Lab Flow (available from the bookstore). You can access this website through the Lab Canvas Shell. o Each student is given a 3-week grace period, when they can access the website for free. It is strongly recommended that you wait until your first day of lab to access Labflow, to maximize that time. Once you have paid for, and activated your Labflow license key, refunds will not be possible. o Please see the Lab Canvas shell for more information. 5 What to do if you are sick If you get sick, please do your best to minimize the risk to yourself and others if/ when this happens. Wash your hands regularly, and follow the measures outlined in the UBCO Communicable Disease Policy. You can learn more at https://hse.ok.ubc.ca/health/communicable-disease-control/. Non-medical masks are an acceptable method to reduce the risk to those around you. Everyone has a right to wear a mask. If you are feeling sick, but do not feel comfortable staying home for any reason, please wear a mask until you feel better. I keep extra disposable non-medical masks in my office and would be happy to share if you need one. Please let me know. Remember that we do not know the situation of those around us, so we should not assume that they are willing to take the same risks that we are. Please show respect and compassion to each other at all times. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 4 of 12 6 Evaluation... or how you will your success be measured in BIOL116? The lecture and lab components of BIOL116 are assessed SEPARATELY, and students must achieve a passing grade in BOTH components to be allowed to pass BIOL116. If a student fails one part of the course (lecture OR lab) the highest score they can achieve in BIOL116 is 49%. This is true regardless of whether your scores add up to a higher grade mathematically. For more information about this policy, please see the ‘Repeat Course Policy’ section of this syllabus. Lecture Component: 70% of course grade Lecture Exams 50% of course grade - Students must achieve a passing score on this component to pass the lecture component of the course. Midterm 1 10%* In-person exams during your lecture period. Please See schedule for specific dates. Midterm 2 15%* *Whichever midterm has the lower score will be worth 10%, and the other will be worth 15% Final Exam 25% This exam is cumulative and will cover ALL lecture material. Other Learning Activities – 20% of course grade. These scores are applied to the lecture grade once a 50% is achieved on the exam component. Perusall Pre-Readings Weekly pre-class readings on Perusall, usually due before the first class of the 8% week. Each one is worth 1%. Only your best 8 will be counted. See below. Weekly Content Weekly quizzes, due after the last class of the week for your section. Each one Quizzes 8% is worth 1%. Only your best 8 will be counted. See below. Engagement Marks You must complete 75% of these items to achieve full marks. After that the 4% score will be pro-rated accordingly. See below. Credit for completion of two research surveys to be administered during the term. This is a bonus, on top of the other course activities, so there is no Research Study surveys 2 x 0.5% penalty for not completing it. Note that this bonus mark cannot be used to help you pass the course. It will be applied only after all other criteria are met. Laboratory component: 30% of course grade. See Lab Canvas Site for details of how your lab grades will be calculated, as well as additional lab-specific policies. 6.1 Additional information on Course Components 1. Midterm and Final Exams: These are rather self-explanatory. Here’s what you need to know about them: Midterm exams are not cumulative. They each will cover on the material that has not yet been tested in the course (see schedule for specifics). Use the learning outcomes to guide your studying. The final exam is cumulative and covers all material from BIOL116 lectures. Thus, the final exam will include information that has already been tested in previous midterms, as well as new material that was covered after Midterm 2. You will have a separate final exam for lab. Students will be allowed to bring a memory aid to each exam, to help them remember course material. Memory aids must follow specific guidelines, which will be discussed in detail in class. Using a memory aid that does not conform to the standards set by the course is a form of academic misconduct and will be treated as such. Note that your cumulative score for all three lecture exams must be a passing grade. Exams are worth 50% of your BIOL116 lecture grade, so if you add up the score from the 3 exams (your lowest midterm /10, your other midterm/ 15, and your final /25), this must add up to at least 25/50. If not, you will not pass the lecture section of the course, which means that you will fail BIOL116. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 5 of 12  Note that answer keys to midterms are shared with students as a learning tool for students that are currently enrolled in BIOL116. They should not be downloaded, or passed on to anyone else, for any reason. Sharing copyrighted course material with anyone that is not currently in BIOL116 with you is a form of academic misconduct. 2. Perusall Pre-Readings: The ability to read dense, scientific text is a very important skill that takes time and practice. We are using Perusall to help you learn how to do this. The goal here is to help you prepare for class, by giving you a first exposure to the material, at your own pace, so that when you come to class you already have a sense of what you need help with. We will discuss Perusall more in class, but in a nutshell here’s how it works: Guided by the Persuall Reading Guides that are posted on Canvas, you annotate the text by adding your comments/questions and by responding to the comments of other students. Each Pre-Reading is worth 1%. Perusall scores them out of 3. You need to achieve either a 2 or a 3 to get credit for completing Perusall in a given week. There are 10 Persuall Pre-Readings in total, and I recommend that you do them all, however only your top 8 scores will be counted. 3. Weekly Content Quizzes: These quizzes are designed to help you… learn the course material, and also to help you practice answering questions about the course material in the same way you’ll be expected to on the Unit Exams. For each of these quizzes you will have 3 attempts, and your highest score will be the one that counts. Each quiz is worth 1% to a total of 8%. There are 10 content quizzes in total, and I recommend that you do them all, however only your top 8 scores will be counted. 4. Engagement Marks: These marks are used to provide incentive to actively engage with the material, but they are designed to be relatively easy to achieve within that context, and errors are not heavily penalized. There are a few different things that fall into this category. They include: iClicker scores – we will be using iClicker Cloud for in-class polling. Any additional quizzes given on Canvas (that aren’t Content Quizzes). Examples include syllabus quiz, pre-requisite quiz, etc. For each individual Canvas quiz in this category, a student must achieve a score of 90-100% on their highest scored attempt for the quiz to be counted (i.e. no more than 1 incorrect answer). This should be readily achievable, either because you have many attempts, or you can find the answers easily by attending lecture. To receive full marks for engagement, you are expected to complete 75% of the items included in engagement marks, either by attending class and actively using your iClicker, or by completing the expected assignment on Canvas. If you successfully complete fewer items, your score will be pro-rated accordingly. 6.2 What do I do if I miss…? 1. A midterm, or the final exam: Ideally this doesn’t happen, but if it does, we absolutely need to talk. Permission is always required to make up an exam, no matter what. Always talk to me first, to find out what to do. This will save us both time and stress. If you know in advance that you have a conflict with a midterm date, you should let me know as soon as possible, so that we can make a plan. If something unexpected happens on the day of the quiz, you should contact me immediately. If I have not heard from you within 24h of the due date of the quiz, you are in danger of receiving a 0. You should be prepared to offer evidence of your reason for missing the exam, upon request. o If you’re sick, it’s important that you stay home – no matter what you think you may be sick with (e.g., cold, flu, other). Your academic work is never more important than your health. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 6 of 12  Due to the size of this course, makeup exams are not a realistic option. Thus, if you miss one exam, the most likely scenario is that the value of the midterm (10%) will be added to your final exam. As a general rule, student can only be exempted from one midterm during the term. As such, if you miss a second midterm, its far more serious. You will need to contact me immediately, and expect to provide appropriate documentation that supports your absence. Second exemptions are in no way guaranteed, and are decided upon on a case-by-case basis. Note that the final exam is subject to UBCO’s final exam policies. Any requests to change or defer final exams must go to the Associate Dean of Students, Dr. Scott Reid ([email protected]). 2. A Perusall Pre-Reading, or a Weekly Content Quiz: No problem! You don’t need to complete all of these. Since we only count your best 8 scores, you can miss two of each without penalty. You don’t even need to tell me! Sadly, I cannot offer extensions on Weekly Content Quizzes or Perusall, due to how these are set up. Telling you in advance how many you can miss reduces the administrative load on both of us, and gives you flexibility in case life happens. 3. Missing class or other Engagement Marks: This is also no problem! You only need to complete 75% of these to receive full credit. This means that you can miss roughly 5 classes without penalty. After that we pro-rate your score accordingly. There is no option to make these marks up. Telling you in advance how many you can miss reduces the administrative load on both of us, and gives you flexibility in case life happens. 6.3 The Weekly Plan This course will follow a weekly format, covering roughly two topics a week (one topic per lecture). We will use a variety of online tools to facilitate learning. Here’s what a typical week will look like in BIOL200. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Perusall Pre- Section 002 Section 001 Section 002 Section 001 Readings due Lecture 1 Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Lecture 2 by the end of 8-9:30am 11am-12:30pm 8-9:30am 11am-12:30pm the day, for COM201 COM201 COM201 COM201 both sections. All attempts of weekly Content Quizzes due by end of day. Overhead view of UBC Okanagan campus in summer. Credit: Hover Creative. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 7 of 12 7 DRAFT Lecture Schedule for BIOL 116 (Both Sections) Lecture Date Section Section Wk 001 002 Lecture Topics (Draft. Subject to change) 1 W Sep 04 T Sep 03 1- Introduction to BIOL116 F Sep 06 Th Sep 05 2- Macromolecules, Carbohydrates 2 W Sep 11 T Sep 10 3- Lipids & Membranes F Sep 13 Th Sep 12 4- Membrane Transport 3 W Sep 18 T Sep 17 5- Cells & Organelles F Sep 20 Th Sep 19 6- Amino Acids & Proteins 4 W Sep 25 T Sep 24 7- Enzymes & Catalysis F Sep 27 Th Sep 26 8- Glycolysis & Cellular Respiration 5 Monday Sept 30: Statutory holiday – Truth & Reconciliation Day W Oct 02 T Oct 01 9- Photosynthesis F Oct 04 Th Oct 03 10- Nucleic Acids, DNA & RNA 6 W Oct 09 T Oct 08 11- DNA Synthesis – PCR & Replication F Oct 11 Th Oct 10 12- DNA Errors, Repair & Mutation 7 Monday Oct 14: Thanksgiving Monday – No Classes W Oct 16 T Oct 15 Midterm 1: Covers Lectures 1-11 F Oct 18 Th Oct 17 Flex Day – No BIOL116 Class 8 W Oct 23 T Oct 22 13- Genomes & Gene Structure F Oct 25 Th Oct 24 14- RNA Synthesis (i.e., Transcription & Transcript Processing) 9 W Oct 30 T Oct 29 15- Protein Synthesis (i.e., Translation) F Nov 01 Th Oct 31 16- Gene Regulation (Bacterial & Eukaryotic) 10 W Nov 06 T Nov 05 17- The Cell Cycle & Mitosis F Nov 08 Th Nov 07 18- Meiosis & the Chromosomal Basis of Heredity Nov 12-15 - Fall READING BREAK – No Classes 11 W Nov 20 T Nov 19 Midterm 2: Covers lectures 12-18 F Nov 22 Th Nov 21 Flex Day – No BIOL116 Class 12 W Nov 27 T Nov 26 19- Genetics & Inheritance – Part 1 F Nov 29 Th Nov 28 20- Genetics & Inheritance – Part 2 13 W Dec 04 T Dec 03 21- Population Genetics & Evolution F Dec 06 Th Dec 05 22- Evolutionary Processes & Natural Selection Final Exam – Date TBA (Scheduled by University during Final Exam Period, Dec 9-20) UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 8 of 12 8 Official UBC Okanagan Policies These are included in most/all UBCO syllabi. You are responsible for knowing what is expected of you, so make sure you read these carefully, and ask questions if you need to. UBC Values UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world. UBC’s core values are excellence, integrity, respect, academic freedom, and accountability. 8.1 Policies and Regulations Visit UBC Okanagan’s Academic Calendar for a list of campus-wide regulations and policies, as well as term dates and deadlines. Academic Integrity The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. As members of this enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding academic integrity. At the most basic level, this means submitting only original work done by you and acknowledging all sources of information or ideas and attributing them to others as required. This also means you should not cheat, copy, or mislead others about what is your work. Violations of academic integrity (i.e., misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic enterprise, and therefore serious consequences arise and harsh sanctions are imposed. For example, incidences of plagiarism or cheating usually result in a failing grade or mark of zero on the assignment or in the course. Careful records are kept to monitor and prevent recidivism. A more detailed description of academic integrity, including the University’s policies and procedures, may be found in the Academic Calendar. Academic Misconduct The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. Violations of academic integrity (i.e., academic misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic enterprise, and therefore serious consequences arise and harsh sanctions are imposed. For example, incidences of plagiarism or cheating may result in a mark of zero on the assignment or exam and more serious consequences may apply if the matter is referred for consideration for academic discipline. Careful records are kept to monitor and prevent recurrences. Any instance of cheating or taking credit for someone else’s work, whether intentionally or unintentionally, can and often will result in at minimum a grade of zero for the assignment, and these cases will be reported to the Head of the Department and Associate Dean Academic of the Faculty. Biology Dept Repeat Course Policy Students who fail either the lecture or lab portion of [BIOL/BIOC XXX], receive a 49% as their final grade, and will be required to repeat the course in order to receive credit. Students who wish to repeat the course for a more favorable grade, or a student who wishes to repeat the failed portion of the course may do so, if, and only if, the following requirements are met: If the student failed the laboratory portion of the course, but achieved a grade of at least C (60%) in the lecture portion of the course, the student may opt to repeat only the laboratory portion. If the student failed the lecture portion of the course, but achieved a grade of at least C (60%) in the laboratory portion of the course, the student may opt to repeat only the lecture portion. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 9 of 12  The course must be taken again within two years of the term in which the student was originally enrolled in the course (e.g., if the course was originally taken in the Fall term of 2024, the last possible term in which the student can repeat the course is Fall of 2026). In situations where the weighting of the lab/lecture component changes from year to year (e.g., 30% lab, 70% lecture in one year; 40% lab, 60% lecture in another year), it will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course the second time to decide the weighting in the calculation of the new grade. The student must complete the “Repeat Course” form, which can be found on the Biology Undergraduate Forms page on the website. The form must be returned to the Department Assistant in SCI 154, or by email to [email protected] by the add/drop deadline. Please note that the university policy is that the student must register and pay for the complete course, and not just a portion of the course. 8.2 Student Service Resources: Student Supports, Resources & Campus Services Visit the Student Support and Resources page to find one-on-one help or explore resources to support your experience at UBC Okanagan, as well as many other campus services available to all students. Advising Options Visit the Advising Options page to find out about the variety of advising options available to students including but not limited to academic, career and accessibility. UBC Okanagan Disability Resource Centre The Disability Resource Centre ensures educational equity for students with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. If you are disabled, have an injury or illness and require academic accommodations to meet the course objectives, please contact the Disability Resource Centre, located in the University Centre building (UNC 215). Website: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/academic-success/disability-resources/ Email: [email protected] Student Learning Hub The Student Learning Hub (LIB 237) is your go-to resource for free learning support during the summer terms— fully online to meet your remote learning needs! The Hub welcomes undergraduate students from all disciplines and years to access a range of supports that include tutoring in math, sciences, languages, and writing, as well as dedicated learning support to help you develop skills and strategies for academic success. Don’t wait—successful learners access support early and often. Website: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/academic-success/learning-hub/ Email: [email protected] Safewalk Don’t want to walk alone at night? Not too sure how to get somewhere on campus? Call Safewalk at 250-807-8076. Web: https://security.ok.ubc.ca/ UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 10 of 12 Walk-In Well-Being Clinic The Walk-In Well-Being clinic offers no-fee, brief, single-session psychological services. Sessions are led by a doctoral student in clinical psychology and supervised by a registered psychologist (UBCO Faculty member). Clinicians can provide support with stress management, sleep, self-care, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, substance misuse, coping with academic demands/stressors, and provide options for connecting to additional resources. Virtual or in-person sessions are available at the UBCO Psychology Clinic, located in ASC 167 with or without an appointment, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 am and 3 pm from September to June, excluding campus closures. Location: UNC 337 Phone: 250.807.8421 (ext. 1) Email: [email protected] Web: https://psych.ok.ubc.ca/psychology-clinic/walk-in-wellness/ UBC Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) The UBC Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) is a group of volunteer student responders who shift 24/7 to provide emergency medical first-aid services at the UBC Okanagan campus. The organization is run alongside security and supports the campus community on a day-to-day basis as well as at various campus activities and events. Our responders can be on scene within minutes and can be called through Campus Security’s emergency line at 250.807.8111 in case of any emergency. To learn more about who we are, how we recruit new responders, and stay up to date, follow us on Instagram or Facebook @ubcefrt. Need medical support at your event? Check out our website at https://efrt.ok.ubc.ca/, or email us any further questions at [email protected] Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO): A safe and confidential place for UBC students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual violence regardless of when or where it took place. Just want to talk? We are here to listen and help you explore your options. We can help you find a safe place to stay, explain your reporting options (UBC or police), accompany you to the hospital, or support you with academic accommodations. You have the right to choose what happens next. We support your decision, whatever you decide. Visit https://svpro.ok.ubc.ca or call us at 250.807.9640. We are located in the Nicola Townhomes, Unit 120. UBC Okanagan Equity and Inclusion Office Through leadership, vision, and collaborative action, the Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO) develops action strategies in support of efforts to embed equity and inclusion in the daily operations across the campus. The EIO provides education and training from cultivating respectful, inclusive spaces and communities to understanding unconscious/implicit bias and its operation within in campus environments. UBC Policy 3 prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of BC’s Human Rights Code. If you require assistance related to an issue of equity, educational programs, discrimination or harassment please contact the EIO, located in the University Centre building (UNC 325H) Website: https://equity.ok.ubc.ca/ Email: [email protected] Resources for Indigenous Students Indigenous Programs & Services provides community and culturally appropriate services and support to First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Students. You belong here. The Indigenous Centre, located on the second floor of the University Centre building (UNC 210), provides a sense of belonging and community to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. This home away from home is committed to enriching the quality of the student experience for Indigenous students by promoting access, providing capacity building opportunities, and celebrating success. UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 11 of 12 Office of the Ombudsperson for Students The Office of the Ombudsperson for Students is an independent, confidential and impartial resource to ensure students are treated fairly. The Ombuds Office helps students navigate campus-related fairness concerns. They work with UBC community members individually and at the systemic level to ensure students are treated fairly and can learn, work and live in a fair, equitable and respectful environment. Ombuds helps students gain clarity on UBC policies and procedures, explore options, identify next steps, recommend resources, plan strategies and receive objective feedback to promote constructive problem solving. If you require assistance, please feel free to reach out for more information or to arrange an appointment. The Ombudsperson can be found in the University Centre building (UBC 328). Website: www.ombudsoffice.ubc.ca Email: [email protected] Independent Investigations Office (IIO): If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or some other form of sexual misconduct by a UBC community member and you want the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) at UBC to investigate, please contact the IIO. Investigations are conducted in a trauma informed, confidential and respectful manner in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness. You can report your experience directly to the IIO (https://investigationsoffice.ubc.ca) ©2024 Copyright Statement All materials of this course (course handouts, lecture slides, assessments, course readings, etc.) are the intellectual property of the Course Instructor or licensed to be used in this course by the copyright owner. Redistribution of these materials by any means without permission of the copyright holder(s) constitutes a breach of copyright and may lead to academic discipline. This course was designed at UBC Okanagan by Dr. Robin Young, with the help of fellow BIOL116 instructors, especially Blythe Nilson and Dr. Tristyn Hay. Additional help with course content was provided by Dr. Ken Savage, Dr. Tamara Freeman, Dr. Marcia Graves (UBCV) and Dr. Megan Barker (SFU). Thanks to former students that have helped me try new things, and those who work to make BIOL116 better every year. Campus in the fall. Credit: Margo Yacheshyn / UBC Okanagan University Relations UBC Okanagan BIOL116 2024W T1. Last Updated 2024-08-30 7:17:00 PM Page 12 of 12