BIO 112-01   PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II   Fall Semester  2007

Ms. Deborah H. Pelli
Science Building 308
334-4972

Office Hours:  M/W 10:00-12:00, or by appointment

deborah_pelli@uncg.edu

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• to add to students' basic understanding of biological principles and the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained

• to increase students' appreciation for the evolutionary framework of biology, for the diversity of form and function within the plant and animal kingdoms, and for the interconnections among all life forms

Study Tips

GRADING:

• Your lecture grade will be determined by four lecture tests, a final exam, and several unannounced in-class or take-home activities having a variety of formats.
• Lecture tests will be in the multiple choice format. The final exam will cover the entire semester.
• Activities will be graded pass/fail, based on my subjective evaluation.
• Your lecture grade will be made up of:

 • the average of four lecture tests:                    75 %
 • a comprehensive final exam:                           20 %
 • successful completion of activities:                   5 %

• Your course grade will be made up of your lecture grade (2/3) and your lab grade (1/3).
• Letter grades will be assigned according to a 10-point scale, with plus and minus grades assigned at the extreme ends of each grade range (98-100 A+, 92-97 A, 90-91 A-, 88-89 B+, 82-87 B, 80-81 B-, etc.).
• If you must miss a test due to documentable illness or death in the immediate family, you may take a make-up test. If you present no documentation, the decision to give a make-up test will be at my discretion. Make-up tests will be in the short answer and short essay format.
• You may take a test early if you must be absent on a test day due to a University-approved function or an unavoidable personal obligation.
• Contact me as soon as possible if you need to arrange for an early test or a make-up test.
• There will be no make-up opportunities for missed activities. At least two more activities will be given than will be counted, however, so that rare absences from class will not reduce your activites grade.
• Note:  You must have a passing grade in both the lecture and the lab in order to pass the course.

GROUND RULES:

• Familiarize yourself with the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy and abide by it at all times. You will be required to write and sign an Academic Integrity Pledge on your tests.
• Arrive at class on time, participate actively, and remain in place until class is over.
• Refrain from inappropriate activities in the classroom, such as eating, chatting, and anything unrelated to the subject at hand.
• Silence your cell phones and other electronic devices.
• When you email me, please include BIO112 in the subject line so I know it’s not spam.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Read the Study Tips and build them into your own study plan.
• Don't hesitate to ask for help. I will gladly help you during office hours or at a prearranged time. You may also find help at the Biology Department Drop-in Tutoring Room, Science Building 149. It is open and staffed most daytime weekday hours. Hours are also posted on the door. Tutoring for BIO 112 is also available through the Learning Assistance Center on campus. Information can be found at http://success.uncg.edu/lac/.
• All these services are free of charge.