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Dr. Michal Shuldman Biology 11 Dr.
Daniel Zilberman Introduction to the Science of Living Organisms
Spring 2014 UC Berkeley
Description: Principles of biological organization and function using examples from plant and animal kingdoms. Similar in scope to Biology 1, except that knowledge of physical sciences is neither required nor assumed. Sponsored by Plant and Microbial Biology. Lectures: MWF 9:00 am 10:00 am, 2060 Valley VLSB Labs: Th 2-5; in 209 Genetics and Plant Biology Teaching Building (GPBT) Reading: Biology: Concepts and Applications, 9th edition. We will use a web version of the book. Please wait to hear all about it in the first class WEEK
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DATE
M January 20 W January 22 F January 24
TOPIC
NO CLASS Introduction to biology and the scientific method Lifes chemical basis Molecules of life Cell structure and function I Cell structure and function II Cell structure and function III Energy in the cell DNA structure and the genome Cell division and cell cycle From gene to protein From gene to protein Presidents day NO CLASS Biotechnology Midterm Meiosis and sexual reproduction Genetics Human inheritance Epigenetics Viruses Prokaryotes
READING
1 2 2 and some of 3 3 and some of 5 4
LABORATORY
NO LAB
LECTURER
Michal Shuldman Michal Shuldman
M January 27 W January 29 F January 31
Techniques
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M February 3 W February 5 F February 7
4,5 7 8
Enzyme Action
11 9, 10 9, 10
Microorganisms
Cell cycle 15
Cell reproduction 13 14 10 19 19 Algae and Fungi
Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman
M March 3 W March 5 F March 7
M March 10 W March 12 F March 14 M March 17 W March 19 F March 21 M March 24 W March 26 F March 28 M March 31 W April 2 F April 4 M April 7 W April 9 F April 11 M April 14 W April 16 F April 18
Fungi Plant diversity Plant body Photosynthesis Animals Midterm NO CLASS NO CLASS NO CLASS Natural selection Evidence for evolution Speciation Behavioral ecology Population ecology Community ecology Ecosystems Genetically modified crops Animal tissues & organs The neural system The circulatory system The immune system Infectious diseases The Biosphere Human Impacts on the Biosphere RRR week RRR week RRR week FINAL EXAM
22 21 25, 26, 27 6 23, 24
Plant Structure
Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman
Plant Function
10
NO LAB
11
16, 18 16, 18 17 39 40 41 42 15 28 29, 30 33 34 34 43 44
Plant Diversity
Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Daniel Zilberman Michal Shuldman
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Development
13
Animal Div. 1
14
M April 21 W April 23 F April 25 M April 28 W May 30 F May 2
Animal Div. 2
Michal Shuldman Michal Shuldman Michal Shuldman Michal Shuldman Michal Shuldman Michal Shuldman
15
Anatomy
16
M May 6 W May 8 F May 10 M May 13, 7-10 PM.
NO LAB
17
NO LAB
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INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Michal Shuldman, Office hours Friday 10-11, 2015 VLSB, email: [email protected]. Dr. Daniel Zilberman, Office hours Friday 4-5, 211 Koshland, email: [email protected] GRADUATE STUDENT INSTRUCTORS: Meagan Oldfather, Office hours TBD, email: [email protected] Carine Marshall, Office hours TBD, email: [email protected] REQUIRED TEXTS, ETC: For Lecture Biology: Concepts and Applications. Starr, Ninth Edition. For Lab Lab manual, available at the Copy Central on Shattuck. You must bring a blank composition book (no lines) and pencils (colored pencils optional but recommended). GRADING: For Lecture Your lecture grade in Bio 11 is based on your grades on two non-cumulative midterms (25% of final grade each) and one comprehensive cumulative final exam (50% of final grade). Lecture exams consist entirely of multiple choice questions. If you have a question regarding the grading of a lecture exam, describe the problem or question in writing, in a clear, concise, and well-organized statement. Attach the exam to this cover letter and give it to the Lecturer within 5 working days from the date the exam was returned to you. No corrections can be made after this time. Written replies to regrade requests will be available after lecture when they are completed. Lecture grades will be determined by the percentage of the total points received in the course: A ! 90% B ! 80% C ! 70% D ! 60% F< 55%
Lecture grades are assigned on a percentage basis, not on the basis of a curve. This means that you are not competing with other students in the course for each grade. We encourage you to help one another learn the material, to study together, and to work together in the laboratory portions of the course. If we didnt think the material was important, we wouldnt cover it in lecture or lab, so we expect you to understand at least 90% of the material to get a high grade. For Lab Lab grades are based on quizzes and lab reports. Quizzes Lab Assignments TOTAL 120 points 130 points 250 points 48% of final grade 52% of final grade 100%
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MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS: Midterm exams - Make-up Mid-term examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor. These will be given only under the following conditions: (1) exceptional circumstances prevent your attendance, for example a sudden hospitalization (subject to documented verification); (2) you have contacted the Lecturers in writing at least 24 hours before the exam is scheduled to begin. Dr. Shuldmans email: [email protected], Dr. Zilbermans email: [email protected]. When you write, be prepared to state the problem and provide a phone number where you can be reached. Note that Dr. Shuldman and Dr. Zilbermans email can be obtained from information at UCB if you forget it. (3) Make-up examinations may consist of an oral examination with the Lecturers. We will email or call you to schedule the makeup as soon as possible after the original examination date. There is no make-up or rescheduling of the final exam. Make-up labs: No make-up labs. EXPECTATIONS: 1. Read the text chapters assigned to a lecture before the lecture. 2. Attend lecture (and lab if enrolled in both); hand in lab assignments and take quizzes in lab. 3. Take exams at the scheduled exam date and time. 4. Ask for help when you need it. Dont let yourself get behind where it will be difficult to recover. COURSE POLICIES: All students have the responsibility to know and abide by the standards of intellectual honesty expected in an academic community.
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Dr. Michal Shuldman Biology 11 Dr.

Daniel Zilberman Introduction to the Science of Living Organisms

Spring 2014 UC Berkeley

M January 27 W January 29 F January 31

M February 3 W February 5 F February 7

M February 10 W February 11 F February 14

M February 17 W February 19 F February 21

M February 24 W February 26 F February 28

Cell reproduction 13 14 10 19 19 Algae and Fungi

M March 3 W March 5 F March 7

22 21 25, 26, 27 6 23, 24

16, 18 16, 18 17 39 40 41 42 15 28 29, 30 33 34 34 43 44

M April 21 W April 23 F April 25 M April 28 W May 30 F May 2

M May 6 W May 8 F May 10 M May 13, 7-10 PM.

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