Professor James Sniezek BI107 - Principles of Biology I
Department of Biology
Rockville Campus, Science West Building, Room 131 Phone: 240-567-5130, Fax: 240-567-7910, Department Phone: 240-567-5124 Office Hours: E-mails and questions through discussion board. James.Sniezek@montgomerycollege.edu
WELCOME MESSAGE
Thank you for your interest in BI107. Please feel free to e-mail me with questions not answered by the following information.
FACULTY INFORMATION
Instructor: Dr. James Sniezek, Professor of Biology at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus.
Email address: james.sniezek@montgomerycollege.edu (During the course you should contact me by WebCT email or post general questions in the "module" section of the discussion board.)
Office Location: Office #131 Science West Building, Rockville Campus
Office Phone Number: 240-567-5130; Department Phone Number: 240-567-5124
Office Hours: I will be checking your emails and questions from the discussion board frequently during each week. Most online students find they do not need to meet with me face-to-face. If you would like to meet with me personally, email me so we can arrange a time to meet. You are welcome to come to see me.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course, first in a two-semester sequence intended for natural science majors, covers the molecular and cellular basis of life, enzymes, photosynthesis, cell respiration, genetics, reproduction, and development. (NSLD). Four semester hours.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites, but there are assessment levels: EN 101/101A, MA 100/101/103, RD 120 or higher.
TEXTBOOK
The following textbooks and materials are required for lecture and/or lab:
Campbell, NA and JB Reese. 2004. Biology, 8th ed. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. ISBN 0-321-54325-4
Biology Department, Montgomery College Rockville Campus. BI107 Lab Manual.
Rust,T., A Guide To Biology Lab. ISBN 0-937029-01-7
1 Pair of Safety Goggles
Several Pairs of Gloves
These textbooks provide a general overview of the ecology of the Chesapeake Watershed and may help you to develop a strong basic working knowledge of the ecological issues and wildlife associated with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
This course consists of 15 "Modules" which will be released approximately weekly. The modules should be completed in order. Each module consists of goals, relevant text readings, glossary terms and Internet links to key course concepts. The material in the module's links provides key concepts in alternative visual formats, which can enhance your understanding of the course content. There is also a required laboratory meeting each week. Additional points can be earned by taking online quizzes associated with the lecture and laboratory materials.
Your course grade will be based on the following:
Lecture:
3 exams
at 100 points each
1 exam
at 200 points
Total: 500 points
Lab:
2 practical exams
at 150 points each
Total: 300 points
Lab Quizzes & Assignments:
40 points
Genetics/Mathbench Asssignments
60 poins
Total:
900 points
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Technological ability to access Internet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Acrobat documents and to create documents in either Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format is needed.
ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS
There are no on-campus requirements. You are welcome to come to my office to discuss concerns or questions or simply to meet me!
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more detailed course information, email me and I will send you a course syllabus. I look forward to working with you.
