Syllabus for BSC 2011L- Introduction to Biology II Laboratory

Fall Term; Session 1 – 01/07/19- 05/051/19

Broward College
W 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM (7/165) – Reference # 610955

Professor: Cynthia Addae, Ph.D.

Office: 7/111
Office Hours: By appointment
E-mail caddae@broward.edu
Phone: 954-201-6674 (Bio. Sci. Secretary)
Credit Hours: 1 credit hour
Contact Hours: 3 contact hours/week
Prerequisite: BSC 2010 AND 2010L with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisite: BSC 2011

Course Description
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence introducing science majors to biological
principles including a study of the diversity of organisms, evolution and population dynamics,
and ecology. Three hours laboratory per week taken concurrently with BSC 2011 lecture.

Course Objectives

1. Examine some of the classical examples used as evidence of evolution

2. Understand several mechanisms through which evolution acts
3. Examine and differentiate among various protists
4. Describe growth and reproduction in representative fungi
5. Examine and identify selected tissues and organs in selected plants and be able to
describe growth and reproduction in selected plant groups
6. Categorize selected plants into their major taxonomic divisions based upon their
structures and adaptations
7. Identify representative organisms from major phyla in the animal kingdom based upon
morphological features and physiology

Manual
BC Biology Lab Manual, Biology Photographic Atlas

Supplemental Materials

 Introduction to Biology 2- Custom Ed.; Urry et.al.

 All students should bring with them a ruler, calculator, pencil, pen, colored pencils,
and sharpie markers.
Course Attendance and Policies
1. Attendance is very important; you are encouraged to attend class every session.
2. You are allowed to make-up one lab at another session (see schedule). It is the student’s
responsibility to make sure that I receive the grades that were obtained at the other
instructor’s lab.
3. Please turn off all cell phones before coming to class. Text messaging and the use of
other electronic devices (laptops, ipads) will not be tolerated in laboratory.
4. Come to class on time. Lateness will not be allowed because it disrupts the learning
environment.
5. Lab kits (lab coat, safety glasses, set of slides and dissection kit) are required for this lab;
students can buy lab kits from the College bookstore.
6. Do not eat or drink in laboratory and closed shoes must be worn in the lab at all time.
7. Always leave the microscopes in proper condition after use: clean off all objective lenses,
place the low power objective lens in lowered position, wrap the power cord around
ocular lens, and cover the microscope.
8. The last day to withdraw from the class is March 22nd, 2019. It is the student’s
responsibility to withdraw before the due date. No audits or incompletes are offered.
9. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in this course. If you plagiarize or cheat you
will receive a zero on that quiz or exams. It is the responsibility of the student to abide by
the policy on academic honesty detailed in the BCC Student Handbook.

Evaluation methods
1. Quizzes of 15 points each
a. Quizzes (multiple choices) will be given at the beginning of each lab session.
They will cover materials discussed in the previous lab.
b. Students have only 15 minutes to finish up with the quiz.
c. Written documentation is required to make up for a missed quiz.
2. Lab practical exams of 30 points each
a. There will be 2 lab practical exams as outlined in the lab schedule.
b. The exams will consist of several stations that may include specimen, equipment,
reagents, diagrams and/or slides which you will need to identify.
c. Answer sheet for your written responses will be provided.
3. Lab Reports of 4 points each
a. Students are supposed to perform all experiments and turn in lab reports at the
beginning of the next lab session.
b. All graphs, diagrams and drawings must be fully labeled and described
completely.
c. Students will lose 2 points for a late lab report.
4. Skill check of 3 points each
a. Points will be earned during each lab session for demonstration of lab skills. A
total of 30 points can be earned at the end of the semester.
b. Specific questions about your lab protocol and results will be asked during skill
check.
TOTAL POINTS:
Assessments Points Percentages
Quizzes (10 x 15 points each) 150 55%
Lab reports (8 x 4 points each) 32 12%
Skill check (10 x 3 points each) 30 11%
2 lab practical exams (30 points each) 60 22%
TOTAL 272 100%

Grading Scale: The only letter grades assigned in lecture are A, B, C, D and F.
NO AUDITS OR WITHDRAWS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER

Grade Points Needed

A 242-272
B 241-212
C 211-182
D 181-152
F 0-151

BSC 2011L- INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II LAB

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (SPRING 2019)
*Adjustments will be announced in class*
This course is rigorously demanding; it is therefore imperative that you read each exercise in the
manual before class. It will facilitate learning the material, understanding procedures, finishing
more quickly and reducing the likelihood of mistakes.

Dates Lab # Lab Title Introduction to

Biology 2- Custom
Ed.; Urry et.al
01/16/19 1 Principles of Evolution Chapters 1-5
01/23/19 2 Eubacteria Chapter 7
01/30/19 3 Protists Chapter 8
02/06/19 4 Fungi &Bryophytes Chapter 9
02/13/19 5 Plant Anatomy Chapter 11
02/20/19 Lab closed
02/27/19 6 Plant-Diversity-Vascular plants Chapters 11;13
03/06/19 Spring holiday
03/13/19 Practical Exam # 1
03/20/19 7 ANIMALS 1: Porifera and Chapter 10: pp 211-
 Cnidaria 213
03/27/19 8 ANIMALS II: The worms Chapter 10: pp 213-
217
04/03/19 9 ANIMALS III: Mollusks & Chapter 10: pp 217-
Arthropods 220
04/10/19 10 ANIMALS IV: Echinoderms & Chapter 10: 220-228
Chordates
04/17/19 11&12 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY: Chapters 15; 16;18
Parts 1 and 2
04/24/19 Practical Exam # 2

 Lab Schedule is also available at http://www.browardcentralscience.org.

Alternate Class Times:

Wednesday Thursday Friday
5:00-7:50 9:30-12:20 11:30-2:20
2:00-4:50