Principles of Biology (BIOL 105-01) Syllabus
Dr. Ellen McLaughlin, Spring 2000

Date Topic Manual
Pg. Unit I
Jan 27 Scientific Method 1
Feb 1-3 Microscope
Cell Structure
6
18
Feb 8-10 Organic Compounds
Enzymes
22
30
Feb 15-17 Bioenergetics
Photosynthesis and Leaf Structure
33
Feb 22-24 Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis
Chlorophyll / Action Spectrum
40
  Test Pg. Unit II
Feb 29-Mar 2 Cell Division, Mitosis
Reproduction and Development
1
Mar 7-9 Cloning, In vitro fertilization
Chromosomes
4
Mar 14-16 Medelian Genetics / Fruit Fly
Human Genetics
9
13
Mar 21-23 DNA Structure
DNA Fingerprinting
19
  Test  
Mar 27-30 Spring Break  
Apr 4-6 DNA and Protein Synthesis
Recombinant DNA, Genetic Engineering
 
Apr 18-20 Human Population Growth
Ecology, Biological Communities
24
33
Apr 25-27 Water Quality Analysis
Air and Water Pollution
35
45
May 2-4 Test
Environmental Concerns
 
May 9    

Text:Human Biology or Biology by Sylvia Mader.   Wm. C. Brown Publ.
Lab Manual: Principles of Biology Manual, Unit I, McLaughlin.  Spring 2000.
Principles of Biology Manual, Unit II, McLaughlin.   Spring 2000.
Classroom:Room 109, Russell Hall

Grading: 3 major tests
Quizzes
1 fianal exam
- 200 points each
- 150
- 250 points
= 600
= 150
= 250
1000
  A = 900-1000
B = 800-899
C = 700-799
D = 600-699
 
Attendance in class is expected.   Roll will be taken.

Instructor: Dr. Ellen McLaughlin
Office:  Russell 208
726-2845
E-mail:  ewmclaug@samford.edu