Clovis Community College

INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE (82011)

Biology 10 (3 Units)
Summer 2023
Instructor: Jan Hendrixson
Instructor Contact: email – Jan.hendrixson@cloviscollege.edu
If you have questions or concerns, email me or use the inbox in Canvas. The Canvas inbox is the
quickest way to get a hold of me. If you do not hear from me within 48 hours, email me again, your
email may have been quarantined.

Class: Starts June 20th, 2023 and ends July 28, 2023 and is completely online.
Each week will begin Monday morning and ends Sunday at 11:59pm.
EXCEPT Finals week: the final is due on Friday July 29th by 11:59 pm.

Communication: Communication in this course is important, and in order for you to get the most out of the
course, please look for communication in the following ways: I post announcements each week
explaining how to complete assignments and a weekly overview page of assignments. I recommend
viewing my video lectures and then taking the assessments weekly. Taking notes while watching the
videos, will help you to be more successful in the course. Look for feedback on rubrics in Canvas
assignments. Finally, please join Zoom meetings when they are scheduled.

I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
“This lecture course is recommended for the non-biological science and pre-education majors. This is
an introductory course using biological concepts. The organismal structure, function, inheritance,
evolution, and ecology are covered. Field trips may be required. Not open to students with credit in
Biology 3.” This is a completely online course and I am not requiring fieldtrips even though the
catalog says they may be required.

II. CLASS PARTICIPATION:

Participation:
*It is your responsibility to do the assignments on time, take exams by the due date, and earn
your grade. Manage your time wisely. All assignments are due Sundays by 11:59pm. Except
the final, it is due on Friday of finals week. Failure to complete the syllabus quiz assignment by the
end of the first week will result in being dropped as a no-show, to make room for the people on the
wait list. If you choose to not take the course anymore, drop yourself, do not wait for the instructor to
drop you. I reserve the option to drop students who have not participated for 2 weeks (and without
communication with the instructor) before the 50% drop date.

Important dates:
June 23rd Last day to drop a full term class to avoid a “W” in person.
July 7th Last day to drop with a “W” (Letter grades assigned after this date).

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III. REQUIRED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS:
What You Need
You will be required to have materials from McGraw-Hill Education which include the textbook
content and Connect (which includes Learn Smart, your adaptive online study tool, and Smart
Book- your adaptive ebook). ALWAYS LOGIN TO CANVAS TO DO ASSIGNMENTS.

Where to Get It
 Bookstore: Your bookstore has a package which includes the print book and the Connect
online access code (you will need this code to access the online study modules and materials)
for Hoefnagels, 4th edition, Biology The Essentials. In order to register, follow the steps
below.
 Online: You can purchase Connect which includes the interactive ebook called SmartBook
and an ebook. You will have the option to purchase a print copy of your textbook through
your “Connect” course homepage.

How to Register for Connect

1. Sign into the Canvas account.
2. Go to the Dashboard, click on the Bio 10 course, start at the tab that says Home.
3. Under the Week 1 module, click on the Connect and Smartbook Overview assignment on the
home page and it will take you to Connect where you can register.
4. You will have 3 options to register for Connect.
1. Use the Registration Code from the bookstore.
2. Buy online. Buy Connect Plus.
3. Or use Temporary access for free for 2 weeks. You will be prompted to upgrade to
full Connect access before your courtesy access period expires. You must purchase
full Connect access in order to maintain access to your course assignments and
materials.
5. Enter account information or payment information.

Technical Support If you need Technical Support (forgotten password, wrong code, etc.)
Please contact the McGraw-Hill Education Customer Experience Group (CXG) at:

(800) 331-5094
www.mhhe.com/support
(Please be sure to get your case number for future reference if you call the CXG line.)

IV. EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS: (subject to change at instructor’s discretion)

Assessment of student progress in the course will be based upon the following. If an assignment is
NOT completed, the student will earn a score of 0.

A. Points Points
1. Learn Smart Practice 270
2. Quizzes 135
3. Exams 580
4. Writing Assignments/Discussions 115
TOTAL LECTURE POINTS 1100

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 B. Equation used to calculate grades.
Letter grades will be based on the total overall points with the scale listed below.
A (90 - 100%)
B (80 - 89%)
C (70 - 79%)
D (60 - 69%)
F (≤59.9%)
[(Total Points Earned)/ (Totals Points Possible)] *(100) = YOUR %

C. Tips for the Learn Smart practice.

Learn Smart is a link in the smart book. Read the chapter and then click on the tab ‘Practice’
to answer the Learn Smart questions. These exercises are worth 10 points each.
1. Spelling counts; if the word should be plural, add an ‘s’.
2. The fill in the blank questions will often ask you to reorder the sentences as well, this is in
the instructions but often overlooked.
3. This assignment is adaptive, the practice will continue to ask you questions until it is sure
you understand the content, there is no limit to the questions if you keep getting them wrong.
4. The recommendation is to read the chapter first and then answer the questions.

D. Quizzes:
Quizzes are to be completed after the Learn Smart activities. They are 5 points each with a
limit of 1 attempt per quiz.

E. Exams: There are 2 types of exams.

1. The Classification exams do not have a time limit and are limited to one attempt. They are
variable in amount of questions.
2. The Exams are timed and are limited to one attempt, schedule to take your exam
accordingly. Once you start the exam, you will need to finish it.

F. Writing Assignments.
There will be a variety of writing assignments that will vary in points per
assignment. Writing assignment are expected to be written at a college level, they are
expected to be your own work, do not plagiarize. See cheating policies below. Grading
rubrics will provide feedback.

V. HOW TO DO WELL IN THIS COURSE:

A. Set aside time for this class as if you were showing up to class face to face. Be consistent, do not
allow excuses to deter you from doing your school work. If you never took a high school biology
class or if you have been out of school for several years, you will need to devote some extra time
to studying for this class.
B. Get rid of distracting elements such as television, social media, and/or people.
C. Keep a vocabulary list of all terms and know the meaning of each of these terms and the correct
spelling. Biology can be similar to learning a foreign language.
D. Do your studying in small doses. Try to spend some time studying each day. Review an
additional 3-5 hours prior to exams.

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VI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Login through Canvas to do Connect assignments, this will ensure your grade will be in Canvas.
B. Pay attention to the weekly announcements. These are important communication for you.
C. If you should experience difficulty understanding the material presented in the course, it is your
responsibility to see your instructor(s) at the earliest possible time.
D. If you wish to no longer take the course, do not wait for the instructor to drop you. You need to
drop yourself before 50% of the semester or you will be assigned a letter grade.
E. Cheating is taken very seriously. SCCCD policies will be enforced.
Academic Dishonesty
Students at Clovis Community College are entitled to the best education that the college can
make available to them, and they, their instructors, and their fellow students share the
responsibility to ensure that this education is honestly attained. Because cheating, plagiarism,
and collusion in dishonest activities erode the integrity of the college, each student is expected
to exert an entirely honest effort in all academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty in any form
is a very serious offense and will incur serious consequences.
Cheating
Cheating is the act or attempted act of taking an examination or performing an assigned,
evaluated task in a fraudulent or deceptive manner, such as having improper access to
answers, in an attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage. Cheating may include, but is
not limited to, copying from another’s work, supplying one’s work to another, giving or
receiving copies of examinations without an instructor’s permission, using or displaying notes
or devices inappropriate to the conditions of the examination, allowing someone other than
the officially enrolled student to represent the student, or failing to disclose research results
completely.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating: the use of another’s words or ideas without
identifying them as such or giving credit to the source. Plagiarism may include, but is not
limited to, failing to provide complete citations and references for all work that draws on the
ideas, words, or work of others, failing to identify the contributors to work done in
collaboration, submitting duplicate work to be evaluated in different courses without the
knowledge and consent of the instructors involved, or failing to observe computer security
systems and software copyrights. Incidents of cheating and plagiarism may result in any of a
variety of sanctions and penalties, which may range from a failing grade on the particular
examination, paper, project, or assignment in question to a failing grade in the course, at the
discretion of the instructor and depending on the severity and frequency of the incidents.

VII. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

“If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e.
Braille, large print, electronic text, etc), per the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation act, please contact your instructor as soon as possible.”

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VIII. COURSE OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES:
The course objectives will not be used for evaluation of teacher or institutional performance.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate current scientific literature and examine how the scientific method is
employed in biological research.
2. Identify levels of biological organization and apply these concepts to living
systems.
1. By examining anatomical and physiological features.
2. By investigating chemical and energy relationships.
3. Assess human impacts on natural systems and critically evaluate solutions to
environmental problems.
4. Explore the cellular basis of life.
5. Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics to evolutionary theory and human
medicine.
6. Recognize the function of DNA and how its discovery has impacted modern
science.
7. Classify the wide range of living organisms and identify the evolutionary
mechanisms that have impacted this diversity.
8. Recognize the chemical basis of life.

Objectives:
In the process of completing this course, students will:
1. compare and contrast Eukaryote and Prokaryote cell structure.
2. recognize chemical elements, bonds and properties of water.
3. compare anatomical and physiological features seen in the animal kingdom with
emphasis on human body systems.
4. calculate genetic probabilities based on the principles of Mendelian genetics.
o identify human genetic mutations and explain probable causes for their
occurrence.
5. distinguish the processes of transcription and translation and identify their roles in
protein synthesis.
6. diagram plant life cycles and identify major plant adaptations.
7. explain and compare the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
8. demonstrate knowledge of evolutionary theory and identify the different
mechanisms responsible for biological change.
9. describe energy flow and nutrient cycling within an ecosystem.
o consider human impact on natural systems.
10. relate principles of population ecology to the study of the global human
population.
11. read scientific literature and apply the steps of the scientific method to laboratory
research.

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VI. TOPICS COVERED
A. Scientific method
B. Chemistry
C. Cells
D. Energy of life
E. Photosynthesis and glucose metabolism
F. DNA structure and function
G. DNA replication, binary fission, mitosis and meiosis
H. Genetics: Patterns of inheritance and DNA technology
I. Evolution
J. Microbiology
K. Evolution of diversity of plants and animals
L. Populations, communities and ecosystems
M. Preserving biodiversity
N. Plant form, function, reproduction and development
O. Animal tissues. Organ systems: nervous, senses, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary
P. Animal reproduction (asexual and sexual) and development

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