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Week 1 Schedule and Objectives
Week 1 Schedule and Objectives
Week 1 (Lectures Sept 5 to Sept 7th)
A BIOL 112 “week” will begin on Friday at 3 pm (after the last lecture section at 2 pm Fridays) and
ends the following Friday.
Students should complete the weekly readings AND online CONNECT quiz prior to Monday
morning.
All quizzes will open at 3 pm on Fridays and close at 8:59:59 am on Mondays – quiz deadlines will
NOT be extended for computer or scheduling issues etc.
Required Readings Textbook “Biological Science” 3rd Custom Ed for UBC
none for Friday.
Helpful Readings Text ‐ Sec 1.1 ,
Sec 1.3 –from “Using molecules to understand the Tree
of Life” to end of section.
7.1 (intro only )
These readings will be assigned for the weekend but feel
free to start these early.
Online Pre‐Class Assignment – Week 1 None this week.
“CONNECT QUIZ”
iClicker Register your iClicker in the folder on the homepage
Topics Introduction to Biology 112 – Discussion Topics and Learning Objectives for week 1 will
also be part of the material for week 2.
Discussion Topics: Related Learning Objectives
Cells Summarize the cell theory and how that applies to
where cells come from.
Cells as part of Describe the key characteristics of a self-replicating
multicellular and organism.
unicellular organisms. Describe the difference between cells and organisms
Characteristics of a and the conditions where the two mean the same
self-replicating thing.
organism
Required Readings
This material is examinable. That is, you will be expected to complete the pre‐readings
prior to the lectures. This material, as well as lecture material, will be used to examine
students on midterm and final exams.
Helpful Readings
Some students may find these readings helpful to provide additional insight into the
material. You should consider reading this material if you are still having difficulty.