BIOLOGY 1305, GENERAL BIOLOGY SYLLABUS, FALL 2002
(CC 14300 MWF 930 -1020 AM CRBL 201)

PROFESSOR: Dr. Joanne T. Ellzey OFFICE: Biology 105
TELEPHONE: 747-6880 E-MAIL: jellzey@utep.edu
TEXT: Life, The Science of Biology.
5th or 6th Edit. Purves, Orians, Heller, Sadava
(REQUIRED) with a student CD-ROM.
Office Hours MWF 10:30-11:30 AM or by appointment.
Oct. 18, 2002 LAST DAY THAT A STUDENT MAY DROP A CLASS OR OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW WITH AN AUTOMATIC "W".
Oct. 28, 2002 Midterm grades mailed to freshmen students.
Click here to download Syllabus as Word Document

DATE LECTURE REQUIRED READING
    5th Edit. 6th Edit.
Aug. 26 An Evolutionary Framework Chap.1:1-16 Chap.1:1-15
Aug. 28 Small Molecules Chap.2:19-26 Chap.2:19-24
Aug. 30 Small Molecules Chap.2:27-33 Chap.2:25-29
Sept. 2 Labor Day Holiday
Sept.4 Small Molecules Chap.2:34-40 Chap.2:30-33
Sept.6 Macromolecules Chap.3:41-50 Chap.3:43-46;49-54
Sept. 9 Macromolecules Chap.3:51-63 Chap.3:34-42;47-49
Sept. 11 Review
EXAMINATION I. September 13, 2002 (Friday)

DATE LECTURE REQUIRED READING
    5th Edit. 6th Edit.
Sept. 16 The Organization of Cells Chap.4:64-74 Chap.4:55-62
Sept. 18 The Organization of Cells Chap.4:74-84 Chap.4:63-71
Sept. 20 The Organization of Cells Chap.4:85-97 Chap.4:72-78
Sept. 23 Cellular Membranes Chap.5:98-106 Chap.5:79-90
Sept. 25 Cellular Membranes Chap.5:107-118 Chap.5:90-94
Sept. 27 Review
EXAMINATION II. September 30, 2002 (Monday)

DATE LECTURE REQUIRED READING
    5th Edit. 6th Edit.
Oct. 2 Energy, Enzymes, Metabolism Chap.6:119-127 Chap.6:95-102
Oct. 4 Energy, Enzymes, Metabolism Chap.6:128-140 Chap.6:102-113
Oct. 7 Cellular Pathways-Energy Chap.7:141-150 Chap.7: 114-121
Oct. 9 Cellular Pathways-Energy Chap.7:151-164 Chap.7:122-135
Oct. 11 Photosynthesis Chap.8:165-175 Chap.8:136-145
Oct. 14 Photosynthesis Chap.8:176-190 Chap.8:145-153
Oct. 16 Review
EXAMINATION III. October 18, 2002 (Friday)

DATE LECTURE REQUIRED READING
    5th Edit. 6th Edit.
Oct. 21 Cell Division Chap. 9:193-204 Chap.9:155-164
Oct. 23 Cell Division Chap. 9:204-215 Chap. 9:164-175
Oct. 25 Genetics:Mendel Chap.10:216-225 Chap.10:176-184
Oct. 28 Genetics:Mendel Chap.10:226-242 Chap.10:185-198
Oct. 30 DNA and Its Role in Heredity Chap.11:243-259 Chap.11:199-217
Nov. 1 From DNA to Protein Chap.12:260-270 Chap. 12:218-228
Nov. 4 From DNA to Protein Chap.12:271-281 Chap. 12:228-238
Nov. 6 Review
EXAMINATION IV November 8, 2002 (Friday)

DATE LECTURE REQUIRED READING
    5th Edit. 6th Edit.
Nov. 11 Genetics of Viruses and Prokaryotes Chap.13:282-290 Chap. 13:239-244
Nov. 13 Genetics of Viruses and Prokaryotes Chap.13:290-305 Chap. 13:245-258
Nov. 15 The Eukaryotic Genome Chap.14:306-316 Chap. 14:259-268
Nov. 18 The Eukaryotic Genome Chap.14:316-329 Chap. 14:269-278
Nov. 20 Recombinant DNA - Biotechnology Chap.16:351-361 Chap. 17:311-319
Nov. 22 Recombinant DNA-Biotechnology Chap.16:361-372 Chap.17:320-330
Nov. 25 Molecular Biology and Medicine Chap.17:373-385 Chap.18:331-341
Nov. 27 Molecular Biology and Medicine Chap.17:386-399 Chap.18:342-352
Nov. 29 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Dec. 2 Natural Defenses Against Disease Chap.18:400-411 Chap.19:353-361
Dec. 4 Natural Defenses Against Disease Chap.18:411-428 Chap.19:362-377
FINAL EXAMINATION WEDNESDAY, December 11, 2002 10:00 -12:45 P.M. CRBL 201

Biology 1107 Registration

Registration in the laboratory Biol. 1107 is required for all Biology and Microbiology majors and minors and all students who plan to take future biology courses.

Attendance

You are expected to attend class regularly and on time. In order that everyone in class can hear the lectures and concentrate on the lecture, I request that there be no chatting. Eating and drinking in class are prohibited in the Undergraduate Learning Center classrooms. Smoking is forbidden by law. Do not disrupt the class by walking out before the class is dismissed. Please do not wear hats in class, especially during exam's.

Guidelines for Success

  1. Read the textbook regularly and discuss what you are learning with other students and your family. Expect to spend two hours /lecture outside of class studying for this class.
  2. Attend recitation sessions in Biol. 107 as scheduled for the Biol. 1107 laboratory.
  3. Use the Web Site for our text at http://www.thelifewire.com. Lifewire is an online study companion for LIFE 5/e. The password is walrus.
  4. Ask in the University Bookstore for the hardcopy of the Student Study Guide for your text.
  5. My notes will be available in the Library Copy Center and at my website http://www.utep.edu/jellzey

Examination Policy

All examinations including the final exam, are required of all students enrolled in this course. The exam with the lowest grade will be dropped, except for the final examination which is required. There are no make-up exams. If you have a serious illness call me before the test is given and bring a doctor's written excuse to me. If you have a legitimate excuse for being out-of-town, make arrangements with me to take the exam before you leave. Cheating will be reported to the appropriate administrative officer.

Drop Policy

October 18, 2002 is the last day that a student may drop a class or officially withdraw with an automatic "W". This is the last date on which a faculty member can drop a student. December 5, 2002, the last day of classes is the last day for complete withdrawal from the university.

Repeat Policy

The University of Texas at El Paso has a policy that as of the Fall, 1995 semester, students may only enroll in a particular course a maximum of three times. This includes the W's on your transcript. Furthermore, if you receive a "C" or better in a course, you may not repeat that course.

Grading Policy

  • A = 90-100
  • B = 80-89
  • C = 70-79
  • D = 60-69
  • F = Below 60