American University of Beirut

Faculty of Arts & Sciences

Department of Biology
Spring 2023

Biology 202: General Biology II

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Course instructor:
Dr. Sawsan Kreydiyyeh
Biology bldg, Room 305
Email: sawkreyd@aub.edu.lb
You can also post your questions on the forum.

Office Hours
M,W,F: 9-10
Dates to Remember
Fri 20 Jan 2023--- Fri 27 Jan 2023 Change of Schedule (Drop and Add)
Thu 13 Apr 2023 Last Day for WITHDRAWAL from
Courses
Thu 4 May 2023 Last day of classes

Exams Schedule
All exams will be on campus and require your physical presence

Quiz 1 Feb 27, 2023

Quiz 2 April 3, 2023
Final TBA

Course description:
The course gives an overview of plant's and animal's systems and emphasizes the correlation
between structure function as well as the evolutionary relationships between different groups of
organisms. Students will learn how multicellular organisms are organized, what the functions of
the different tissues and systems are and how are their activities coordinated to maintain
homeostasis. The lab component reinforces the biological concepts and principles and provides
hands on experience in research and data interpretation.

Student learning outcomes Assessment tool

By the end of the course you should be

able to
Use biological terms in the proper Exams, lab reports
context
 Explain mechanisms underlying plant Exams, discussion forums, class
and animal functions discussions

Analyze the functional relationship Exams, discussion forums, class

between different organs and systems discussions
in an organism
Relate the complexity of form and Exams, discussion forums, class
function to the evolution of organisms discussions
Interpret experimental data lab report, lab quizzes
Demonstrate skills in basic laboratory lab practicum
techniques
Demonstrate basic skills in using Research assignment
databases to retrieve biological
information

Textbook: Biology, 13th edition, by Raven, Johnson, Mason, Losos, and Ducan
Laboratory Manual: Biology Laboratory Manual, Vodopich & Moore, 9th Ed, 2011.

Course policies

Attendance and class etiquette

Satisfactory performance in this course requires regular attendance for the lectures and lab
sessions. Absence of a student does not exempt him/her from the responsibility of the material
discussed, or from any announcement made during the missed session. Students who miss
classes or laboratory sessions excessively will be asked to drop from the course (AUB
catalogue p 164).

Participation in the class is expected from all students. You are highly encouraged to ask
questions and contribute to class discussions.

Course Policies:
Students are encouraged to ask questions during the lecture and lab sessions to clarify the
information being presented. Questions can also be posted on Moodle forums where all the class may
participate in answering your questions. The instructor will monitor the answers given and either
approves them or corrects them if they are wrong.
There are many new technical terms and concepts to be mastered during this course. Pay
careful attention to word spellings and definitions. Scientific terms should be spelled properly in
exams, lab assignments and lab reports.
For a missed exam , no make up will be given unless a valid reason is presented. In this case
the make up will be administered together with the final exam.
 The textbook is your source of detailed information and supplements the lecture material.

This course is a prerequisite to all other biology courses

Exams:

Assessment and Grading

Percentage of final grade Date

Lab 25
Lecture 75
Quiz 1 25 Feb 27, 2023
Quiz 2 25 April 3, 2023
Final 25 TBA

Course Outline

topic chapter
Seedless plants 29
Seed plants 30
Plant form 35
Transport in plants 36
Plant Nutrition and soils 37
Plant defense responses 38
Plant sensory systems 39
Plant reproduction 40
Animal body and principles of regulation 41
The nervous system 42
Sensory systems 43
The musculoskeletal system 45
The digestive system 46
The respiratory system 47
The circulatory system 48
Osmotic regulation and the unrinary system 49

University policies
a. Academic Integrity: Please refer to AUB Student Code of Conduct:
https://aub.policytech.eu/dotNet/documents/?docid=147&public=true, in particular
section 1.1, which concerns academic misconduct including cheating, plagiarism, in-class
disruption, and dishonesty. Please be aware that misconduct is vigorously prosecuted and
that AUB has a zero tolerance policy. Course policy is that credible evidence of cheating
will result in course failure.

b. Recommended Accessibility Statement to Acknowledge the Unique Learning Needs of

Students with Disabilities:

AUB strives to make learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or

experience academic barriers due to a disability (including mental health, chronic or
temporary medical conditions), please inform me immediately so that we can privately
discuss options. In order to help establish reasonable accommodations and facilitate a
smooth accommodations process, you are encouraged to contact the Accessible
Education Office: accessibility@aub.edu.lb; +961-1-350000, x3246; West Hall, 314.

c. Non-Discrimination

In line with its commitment to the principle of equal opportunity in education and
employment, AUB policies protect you from discrimination on the basis of protected
characteristics, including discriminatory harassment and sexual harassment. Protected
characteristics include: race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic identity, sex, gender
or gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic
predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship status, and political affiliation.
 
The policies are applicable to all the AUB Community. If you think you have
experienced discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment, we
encourage you to inform the Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Mitra Tauk at 01-350000 ext.
2514, titleix@aub.edu.lb, report to a Title IX deputy at your faculty or at any other
faculty (www.aub.edu.lb/titleix), or report online (www.aub.ethicspoint.com). Reports
may be submitted anonymously or not. Please know that the University will maintain the
confidentiality of the complaint and privacy of the persons involved to the greatest extent
possible, consistent with its goal of conducting a thorough and complete investigation
and to the extent permitted by law. For the full Title IX syllabus statement, please
visit https://www.aub.edu.lb/President/TitleIX/Pages/syllabus.aspx.