Biology 101 Web Hybrid
General Biology I, Lecture Online
Course Information
General: This is an
introductory 4 credit hour laboratory science general elective course. There are no prerequisites.
Format: The lecture portion of this
course will be delivered via the Web using Blackboard software (provided). You must also register for a laboratory
section at one of the three campuses’ (
Course Policy: The final grade will be issued at the end of the
semester on the date required by the college.
All rules and academic regulation of the college are applicable to
distance learners.
Purpose of the Course:
To present a study of the general
characteristics and basic concepts of living organisms, which include the cell,
physical aspects, chemical aspects, energy flow, homeostasis, and genetics.
Course Objectives:
1. To
present a basic vocabulary in biology.
2. To
give the student a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of nature and
its beauty on earth.
3. To
present an unprejudiced observation of nature, both critically and logically.
4. To
give the biological foundation necessary for further specialized study.
5. To
prepare the student for a more healthful, socially adjusted, and economically
independent life through knowledge of biology.
6. To
develop the habits and methods of biological investigation.
7. To
challenge interest in current scientific advancements and help students to
become aware of the variety of approaches to the field molecular,
physiological, biochemical, evolutionary, and ecological.
8.
To emphasize the
importance of science in today’s world.
Areas of Concentration
1. Scientific
method.
2. Scientific
tools and techniques.
3. Inorganic
and organic chemistry.
4. Organization
of life.
5. Energy
conversion and flow in life.
6. Reproduction and heredity.
Special requirements
for this course:
Student
-When
you register for this course you must send me an email. My address is pandrews@allegany.edu put ‘101 Web’ in
the subject line. Provide your email
address and mailing address.
Academic
-College reading level and very good comprehension
skills. Your primary source of
information for this course is reading your Biology textbook, Web pages and
laboratory manual.
Technical
-Access
to a computer with Internet connection, an email account, and a Web browser
(Netscape 3.0 or higher, or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher). If using a modem, 28.8 bps or higher is
strongly recommended.
-Basic
computer and Internet literacy skills. This includes the ability to work
comfortably in a Web browser, send and receive email with attachments, use a
search engine, download and install plug-ins via the Internet.
-Read,
create and manipulate documents in MS Word®.
-This
course will be conducted using Blackboard® software. You do not need to purchase software to use Blackboard, however, you will need a login and password to
access it. At the beginning of the
course you will be provided with this login and password.
-You may also want to take the online assessment
located at:
http://www.ac.cc.md.us/dl/index.shtml
click
on “Is Distance Learning Right For You?”
How the course is
conducted:
Since
there will be no face-to-face class lecture, it is imperative that you are
conscientious, motivated and self-disciplined. While the course is very
flexible in terms of when you put in the time, you can expect to average about
the same amount of study time as a normal lecture course—three to five hours
total a week per credit. This comes out to about twelve to twenty
hours per week. Note also that the course is NOT self-paced. Assignments
are due by specific dates. You may work
ahead if you like, but you may not “work behind”.
For
each chapter you may be required to submit homework electronically and/or take
on-line quizzes. You will be required to
take four tests in a supervised testing center on specific dates and times.
You
will have opportunities to interact with other students enrolled in the
course. You are encouraged to
communicate with other students in the course by email, by use of the
discussion board, or by phone.
Interacting with other students in the course will enhance your learning
experience. You will meet classmates (not necessarily taking the online
lecture) weekly in the laboratory session.
You
must also attend every laboratory session.
There is a quiz weekly.
Disclaimer:
This
information is for general information purposes only. Each instructor determines the requirements
for their course section. The specific
requirements for the course will be stated in the syllabus, which is
distributed at the beginning of the course.