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Instructor: Brian Gadd, Ph.D. Email:
gaddb@lamission.edu Phone: (818) 8333433 Office:
CMS 221 Student Hours Come ask ques
ons, get help, and chat with your
instructor!
MW 2:004:00, TTh 11:4012:30
Also available by appointment!
Our me together in this course will enable you to…
1. learn the language and fundamental concepts of modern and classical biological sciences
in order to be successful in future academic and/or professional endeavors.
2. grow as a student of science, by integra
ng lectures, discussions, laboratories, home
study, and smallgroup study into a holis
c approach to learning.
3. work as a member of a laboratory team, taking responsibility for one’s own success, but
learning to adapt, share and learn with others during laboratory mee
ngs.
4. become a cri
cally thinking member of our democra
c society, being able to read and
discuss issues raised by modern advances in the life sciences, in order to make in
formed decisions for oneself, family, friends, and community.
Course Objec ves
chemistry, the cellular basis of life, re
produc on, gene cs, energy pro
cessing, evolu
on, body systems, and
nutri on. In fact, it’s no exaggera
on to
say that you’ll be learning about the
secrets of life! You will learn how the
process of science works, and prac
ce
thinking and working as a scien
st.
This course is like many other
things in life you get out of it what
you put in. Learning is not passive, but
rather requires ac ve, though ul en-
gagement. That means being inquisi
ve; ask lots of ques
ons! Asking
"why" is just as important as asking
"what" or "how". My aim is to help you
succeed in this course by fostering your
curiosity and guiding you to think cri
cally (skills that you'll use long a
er our
me together).
because it meets a requirement or be
cause, perhaps you, like me, are just a
super nerd (highfive!). Regardless of
what brought you to the course, I hope
that you will leave with a newfound
apprecia
on for biology and the scien
fic process, and with a greater ability
to think cri
cally about the world
around you.
Lecture (14852) TTh 1:553:20
CMS 004
Lab (14875): T 3:306:40 Lab (14917): Th 3:306:40
CMS 110
1.
BIO3 students will analyze a scien
fic experiment and determine the major components.
2.
BIO3 students will graph, interpret, and analyze data pertaining to a biological process.
3. BIO3 students will analyze a gene
c problem to determine the probabili
es of genotypic
and phenotypic outcomes.
4.
Given a DNA sequence, the BIO3 students will apply the principles of gene expression to
determine the protein product.
Student Learning Objec ves
“Those who dwell, as scien sts
or laymen, among the beau es
and mysteries of the earth, are
never alone or weary of life.”
Rachel Carson
S Y
L L
A B
U S
Prerequisites: None Advisories: None
Ar cula
on: Please see www.assist.org for informa
on regarding ar cula on agreements.
Note: Meets UC/CSU GE requirement of natural science with a lab.
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Campbell Essen al Biology with Physiology (6th Ed.), Simon, et.
al., 2016. ISBN 9780134779010 eText ISBN 9780135240281
Biology 3 Laboratory Manual, 6/E. Hard copies available in the
bookstore. Alterna vely you can download the digital copy for FREE
from the course Canvas page or the Life Science Department
webpage.
A GROWTH MINDSET
What Do
I Need ?
Scantron forms (882E & 815E) Colored pencils and/or pens of mul
ple ink colors
Nongraphing calculator Computer with internet and printer
access
Making the Grade Overall: A = 90100%, B = 8089%, C = 6579%, D =
5064%, F < 50%
Homework and Par cipa on Breakdown
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Course Details
Exam ques
ons will consist of some combina
on of the following: true/false, fill in the blank, matching, mul
ple choice, defini
ons, short answer and essay. Scantron 882E forms are required for exams. Ques
ons will be based on the readings,
assignments, handouts, lectures and as well as all aspects of what is covered in the laboratory por
on of the course.
Note that, if you take all four exams, the lowest exam score will be replaced with the average of the three highest exam
scores (huzzah!).
Please remember to silence all electronics before the start of an exam. If you need to use the restroom during the exam,
you are required to leave your cell phone and exam with the instructor.
Quizzes will be administered at the start of each lecture or lab period for which they are scheduled. Quizzes will be based
on material preceding the day of the quiz and
from the preparatory reading for that day’s lecture or lab.
Quizzes are worth
ten points each. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. Scantron 815E forms are required for quizzes.
Science requires cri
cal thinking and effec ve communica
on skills. Recent advances in biotechnology has made it
feasible to edit the DNA of the human germline resul
ng
in heritable changes in traits. In fact, this controversial
procedure was re cently used to pro
duce the first gene
edited babies! You
will write an essay
arguing whether or
not this should be permi
ed. You will not be graded on
the posi on you
take, but rather on the clarity and thor-
oughness of the argument.
Par cipa on will be measured by prepara
on in lecture via Plicker ques
ons at the beginning of each class period and by
inclass par cipa on in discussion, ac vi
es etc. These are worth 2 points each. You can miss up two days of class par
ci pa on without penalty.
Details on each homework assignment will be discussed in class in given in Canvas. During the first week of class you will
complete the Syllabus Quiz, Syllabus
Agreement, and Student Ques onnaire.
You will submit, via Canvas, Weekly 321
Reflec ons
describing what you have learned and what you s
ll have ques
ons about. These are worth 2 points each. You
can miss two of these without penalty. Late
submissions will not be accepted.
We will have a class Debate
on the merits of edi
ng the human germline which will also serve as a primer for your Posi
on Paper (see below). Your par cipa
on is worth 10 points.
In the Biology Outside the Classroom
assignment you will explore a biology related topic by visi
ng zoo, garden or other loca
on, and write about your experience in rela
on to what you’ve learned in the course. This assignment is worth 20
points.
Exams
Quizzes
Homework & Par cipa on
The lab por
on of the course is intended to teach you the
methods by which science is performed. You will learn to
conduct a variety of observa
ons and measurements using mul
ple types of tab tools and instruments. The lab will
focus upon using the scien
fic method to learn about the
real world by observa on, genera
on of testable ques ons
and hypotheses, experimental design, and hypothesis
tes ng. Lab exercises and wri
en assignments are intend
ed to develop these skills.
In addi
on, up to 30% of the lab worksheet score reflects
your performance on lab par cipa
on, following instruc
ons, appropriate behavior, work quality, bench neatness,
and proper food or beverages storage.
All wri en lab assignments (ques
ons, graphs, tables,
charts etc.) are due at the beginning of the next lab period
unless otherwise noted.
Posi on Paper Laboratory
by which you will receive announcements, re
minders, assignments, handouts, supplemental
onal resources for the course. Some assign
ments will be submi
ed via Canvas and we will
also use it as a forum for discussion outside of
the classroom.
In order to help you allocate your
me and keep
uptodate with our course I recommend in
stalling the Canvas Student App (from Google
Play or the App Store) on your mobile device.
You can adjust the se
ngs that you receive no
fica
ons and reminders as well. Just ask if you
need help with this!
Contac ng Dr. G The best way to contact me is to email me using the
Canvas Inbox func on. I typically respond within 48 hours. If you
don’t hear back don’t hesitate to email me again!
A endance A
endance in lecture and lab is mandatory. A
endance
will be taken using the Plicker app. You are required to keep and bring
your assigned Plicker card with you to each lab and lecture period. If you
miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and get
notes, handouts, assignments, etc. Student are expected to remain un
l the lab’s comple
on and dismissal.
At the instructor’s discre
on, an absence may
be excused and the missed
lab or class ac vi
es made up, given proper documenta
on. An absence
will be excused only in dire circumstances including extreme illness, an
immediate death in the family etc. Assignments completed from unex
cused absences can earn up to 75% of the original points.
Drop Policy
If you miss class during the first week without contac
ng
me, you will be dropped from the class (or waitlist). Students who miss
three
class/lab sessions may be dropped from the course. If
you intend to drop the class it is your responsibility to do
so.
Missed or Late work
Assignments and laboratory exercises will be
collected at the beginning of class
on the day they are due. Anything
turned in a
er I have called for the work in class is late. All late work will
be penalized 10% per day, including weekends, and will be accepted no
more than one week late or once it has been returned to the class, which
ever is first. Unexcused exams and quizzes cannot be
made up.
Mee ng with Dr. G Student hours (aka “Office Hours”) are
specifically set aside for students to dropin to ask ques ons and
talk with me. Come on by & let’s chat! You can also set up an
appointment to meet if you’re unable a end the posted mes.
Conduct
Students are expected to abide by the Student
Code of Conduct given in the Schedule of clas
ses. Respect your fellow classmates, use com
mon courtesy and foster a welcoming learning
environment. If you are late please be consider
ate of those already present when entering the
classroom. Please refrain from using any elec
tronics devices in a disrup
ve manner.
Striving for Success How to Do Well in Biology 3
A end all classes and be on me. A endance is crucial to your
success in this class. Read the assigned textbook material BEFORE
lecture. This
will make it easier to follow the material in lecture, help you
retain the material and take be
er notes. In addi on, quizzes
will include ques
ons from material you are have expected to
read ahead of lecture. Take good notes in
lecture. Organize your notes and review
the material as soon as possible a
er class. Is there anything
you didn’t understand? Address those topics as soon as possi
ble. Ask for help.
You are here to learn so make sure you under
stand and don’t hesitate to ask ques
ons! Don’t’ be afraid to
speak up in class in class. You can also email me ques
ons or, be
er yet, come visit me during my student hours. That’s
what I’m here for!
Form study groups and regularly get together to review ma terial.
One of the best ways to make sure you understand ma
terial (not just memorize it) is to try to teach it to your peers.
Try explaining concepts to your fellow students in study
groups. Use flash cards.
Make sure you know the associated vocabu
lary for each chapter. Make a regular study
plan and s ck to it! You need to spend 2 -3 hours outside of class
for every hour in lecture. Don’t try to
cram it all in one session per week. Spend an hour or so every
day going over the material. I can’t emphasize this enough
cramming and allnighters aren’t going to be a successful
strategy to pass let alone do well in the course.
Use Tutoring Services and other resources at your disposal.
STEM tutoring is provided in CMS 101 Monday through Thurs
day and at the Library on Fridays.
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This schedule is tenta ve. More or less me may be spent on each
subject as necessary. Any such changes will be noted in class and
in Canvas.
Important Dates to Remember:
INSTRUCTION BEGINS………………………………………………...…...…………….….…..…………………………………….….……….…………February 10th
Presidents’ Day……………………………………..………………………………………….…………………………....…………………………February 14th & 17th
NonInstruc
onal Day……………………………………..…………….…….…………………………..……………………….……….……..February 15th & 16th
Deadline to add
…………….……………………………………...……………….…..……..................................……..……..……….…..February
24th
Deadline to DROP fullterm classes without a “W”
…………………………….…………...…………..……………..…...……........February 23rd
Cesar Chavez………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..……………………..……………………..…March 31st
Spring Break………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..………………………………...…………April 6th 12th
NonInstruc
onal Day………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………...………………………………April 13th
Deadline to DROP fullterm classes with a “W”
grade………………………………………..…………………………….....................…May
10th
Memorial Day………………………………………………………….……………………………………..…………………………...………………………………May 25th
Tenta ve Schedule Week Day Date Lecture Topic Lab
1 Tue Feb 11th Introduc
on: Biology Today, The Scien
fic Method (Ch 1)
Lab 1 The Scien fic Method Thr Feb 13th Essen
al Chemistry for Biology (Ch 2)
2 Tue Feb 18th Essen
al Chemistry for Biology ctd.
Lab 2 The Metric System Thr Feb 20th
The Molecules of Life (Ch 3); Lecture
Quiz 1
3 Tue Feb 25th
The Molecules of Life ctd. Lab 3
Molecules and pH;
Lab Quiz 1 (Labs 12) Thr Feb 27th
A Tour of the Cell; Cellular structure and organiza
on (Ch 4)
4 Tue Mar 3rd
A Tour of the Cell; Cellular structure and organiza
on ctd.; Lecture Quiz 2 Lab 4 Macromolecules
Thr Mar 5th Exam I (Ch 14)
5 Tue Mar 10th
The Working Cell (Ch 5) Lab 5
Microscopy;
Lab Quiz 2 (Labs 34) Thr Mar 12th
The Working Cell ctd.
6 Tue Mar 17th Cellular Respira
on (Ch 6)
Lab 6 Enzymes Thr Mar 19th Cellular Respira
on ctd.; Lecture Quiz 3
7 Tue Mar 24th
Photosynthesis (Ch 7) Lab 7 Respira on
(Tue Lab Only: Lab 7 & 8); Lab Quiz 3 (Labs 56)
Thr Mar 26th
Photosynthesis ctd.; Lecture Quiz 4 *Case Study Outline
Due*
8 Tue Mar 31st Cesar Chavez Day
Thr Apr 2nd Exam II (Ch 57) Lab 8
Photosynthesis
9 Tue Apr 7th
Thr Apr 9th
10 Tue Apr 14th Cellular Reproduc
on: Cells from Cells (Ch 8)
Lab 9 Meiosis and Mitosis Thr Apr 16th
Cellular Reproduc
on: Cells from Cells ctd.
11 Tue Apr 21st Pa
erns of Inheritance (Ch 9); Lecture Quiz 5
Lab 10 Gene c Inheritance;
Lab Quiz 4 (Labs 79) Thr Apr 23rd Pa
erns of Inheritance ctd.
12 Tue Apr 28th
The Structure and Func
on of DNA (Ch 10); Lecture Quiz 6 Lab 11 DNA
and Gene Ex
pression Apr 30th The Structure and Func
on of DNA ctd.;
13 Tue May 5th
How Popula ons Evolve (Ch 13); Lecture Quiz 7;
*Case Study Paper Due*
Lab 12 Natural Selec on; Lab Quiz 5 (Labs 1011)
Thr May 7th How Popula
ons Evolve ctd.
14 Tue May 12th Exam III (Ch 810, 13)
Lab 13 Cardio Health Thr May 14th
Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Func
on (Ch 21)
15 Tue May 19th Circula
on and Respira on (Ch 23) Lab 14 Plant
Kingdom;
Lab Quiz 6 (Labs 1213) Thr May 21st Nutri
on and Diges on (Ch 22); Lecture Quiz
8
16 Tue May 26th Reproduc
on and Development (Ch 26)
Lab Exam Thr May 28th
Intro to Ecology (Ch 18)
17 Tue Jun 2nd Exam IV (Ch 18, 2123, 26) 35 PM Finals Week No
Lab
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Code of Honor and Integrity
Los Angeles Mission College
Department of Life Sciences
Students at Los Angeles Mission College, because they are members of an academic community dedicated to the achieve
ment of excellence and the pursuit of honor, are expected to meet high standards of personal, ethical, and moral conduct.
These standards require personal integrity and a commitment to honesty without compromise. Without the ability to trust
in these principles, an academic community and a civil society cannot exist. Los Angeles Mission College students and facul
ty are as commi
ed to the development of students with honesty and integrity as they are to the academic and profession
al success of its students.
The Code of Honor and Integrity
is an undertaking of the students, first and
foremost, both individually and collec
vely, that they will:
1.
not give or receive dishonorable aid during exams, quizzes or assignments
2.
do their share and take an ac
ve part in seeing to it that fellow students, as well as themselves, uphold the spir
it and le
er of the Code of Honor and Integrity.
Some examples of conduct that are regarded as being in viola
on of the Honor Code include:
Copying from another’s examina
on or quiz, or allowing another to copy from one’s own papers
Using any unpermi ed source of informa
on, human or other, during an exam, quiz or assignment that
influ
ences the grade; this includes the use of technological devices
Any studenttostudent collabora
on that is unpermi ed
Plagiarism (plagiarism
is defined as the use, without giving reasonable and appropriate credit
to, or acknowl
edging the author or source, of another person's original work)
Represen
ng as one’s own work as the work of another
Giving or receiving aid on an academic assignment under circumstances in which a reasonable person should
have known that such aid is not permi
ed
As a part of the effort to promote an environment of honesty and integrity during quizzes and examina
ons, the following
guidelines will apply for any courses in the Department of Life Sciences:
1. Students will
leave all books and all other nonessen
al items
(e.g. paper, electronic devices) on
the floor so
that they are not useable nor block the sight line between professor and student. No electronic devices will be
in reach.
2.
Students will not communicate in any way that will dishonorably assist themselves or another student.
3.
Students will leave the room during an exam only if permi
ed by the professor’s policy. If permi
ed, only one
student may leave the room at any
me and be gone for only the average length of
me needed for the stated
purpose. Students will leave all purses, bags, books, phones, jackets, etc., in the classroom during the absence.
4.
Students will promote the spirit and le
er of the Code of Honesty and
Integrity by dissuading fellow students
from dishonest ac
vity and, when such casual persuasion does not work, informing the professor of the possi
ble dishonest ac
vity, either anonymously, or otherwise.
5.
Students will make every effort to avoid even the appearance of dishonesty or lack of integrity
Viola on of
this policy will not be
tolerated and violators will be subject
to severe penal es. The success of
the Code of Honor and Integrity
is based upon the collec
ve desire of students, faculty and the community to
live in an environment
that embraces respect for that which is right – both in the college and in society as a whole.
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DSP&S Accommoda ons
LAMC students with verified disabili
es who are reques ng academic accommoda
ons should use
the following procedure:
Step 1: Obtain documenta
on of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSP&S to request a Dis-
ability Verifica on Form. Step
2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSP&S Specialist to review your documenta
on and discuss reasonable accommoda
ons. To schedule a mee
ng, please call DSP&S at (818) 3647732.
Step 3: Bring your disability documenta
on to your DSP&S appointment. The DSP&S office is located in room 1018 of
the Instruc onal Administra on (IA) building.
Step 4: Each semester, reach wri en accommoda
on agreement with the DSP&S Specialist and your instructor.
Please complete this process in a mely manner to allow adequate me
to provide accommoda on.
Los Angeles Mission College Resources
Life Science Department
website: www.lamission.edu/lifesciences Dr.
Gadd’s Webpage: h p://www.lamission.edu/~gaddb Biology 3 Website: h
p://www.lamission.edu/lifesciences/Biology3Laboratories.aspx
Canvas: h ps://ilearn.laccd.edu/ Science Tutoring Center:
Science students can join study groups or receive oneonone tutoring in the Science Tutoring Center
in the CMS Science Tutoring Center (first floor, East Campus, CMS Building) in CMS101.
STEM Office: For informa
on on free tutoring, resources and academic counseling for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Technology) students visit the STEM Center in CMS 014. h
p://www.lamission.edu/stem Tutoring Services in Learning
Center: Laboratories for Learning, Wri
ng, Math & Science. Walkin and appointment services
offered. Call 8183647754 or visit www.lamission.edu/learningcenter/
Library: For informa
on on hours, resources, workshops, and other services contact 8183647106 or visit h
p:// www.lamission.edu/library/ Disabled Students
Programs and Services (DSP&S):
For appointments, eligibility and informa
on call 8183647732 or visit h
p://www.lamission.edu/dsps/ Extended
Opportunity Programs and Services
(EOPS): For appointments, eligibility and informa
on call 8183647645 or visit h
p://www.lamission.edu/eops/ Assessment Center:
Offers student assessments in English, EnglishasaSecondLanguage (ESL) and Mathema
cs. Please con
tact the Assessment Center at (818) 3647613 for more informa
on or visit h
p://www.lamission.edu/assessment/
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