Introductory Biology II – BIOL 1012K

Introductory Biology II and LAB – BIOL 1012K

Description

This course covers the evolution and diversity of organisms, including microbes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Additional topics include body systems, the immune system, reproduction and development, and ecology. For non-biology majors only.

Important Lab Information (Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 only)

This course has a laboratory component that requires you to purchase a lab kit. More information can be found below, but you are encouraged to purchase the kit and begin gathering any additional materials as soon as possible.

The cost includes lab material for BIOL 1012K (See lab material list).

Lab Kit Cost - $174.58

(Price does not include sales tax, shipping and handling)

Note: If you are enrolled in sections 1AG or 1DG for Fall 2021, you will not need to purchase a lab kit from eScience Labs. These course sections will utilize Labster Virtual Labs. Labster requires purchasing a license rather than a kit, and you will be prompted to purchase access upon opening the first lab in the course. The cost of the license is $85.

Name	Office	Phone	Email
Valerie Crouse	University of West Georgia		vcrouse@westga.edu
Richard Foreman	Albany State University	229-317-6448	Richard.Foreman@asurams.edu
Brandon Henry	Albany State University		brandon.henry@asurams.edu
Martiana Sega	East Georgia State College		msega@ega.edu
Marina Smitherman	Dalton State College		msmitherman@daltonstate.edu
Eric Wruck	East Georgia State College	478-289-2010	ewruck@ega.edu
Doug Wyatt	Albany State University		doug.wyatt@asurams.edu

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

See your home institution's prerequisite requirement.

Free Textbook

Open educational resources (OER)

Course Equivalency

Lab Kit Ordering Instructions

Your course requires the purchase of a lab kit. It contains all of the materials you will need to perform the labs for this course. Please order in advance of the course start date!

How to order from eScience Labs

Your lab kit is available directly from the eScience Labs website. They will ship it directly to you.

Your SKU is: KIT1961

To place your order, follow the steps outlined below:

Go to www.esciencelabs.com
Go to the “Log In” icon located in the upper-right corner and create a new account (if you do not have one already)
Once logged in, click on the “Have Code?” button on the upper right side of the page, in the navigation bar
Enter your SKU, KIT1961 (no spaces), and proceed to check out

Check with your bookstore

Bookstores may offer lab kit vouchers that are redeemable with eScience Labs. Be sure to check with your bookstore for this option. To redeem your vouchers:

Go to www.esciencelabs.com
Go to the “Log In” icon located in the upper-right corner and create a new account (if you do not have one already)
Once logged in, click on the “Have Code?” button on the upper right side of the page, in the navigation bar
Use the code from purchased voucher and proceed to check out

Processing Timeline

Please allow up to 1-3 business days to process your order and an additional 3-5 business days for delivery. eScience Labs ships all lab kits through standard UPS Ground. Please call 1-888-ESL-KITS (1-888-375-5487) for more information.

Student questions

Please contact eScience Labs if you have any questions about the kits at esciencelabs.com/contact-us-info. Then Click on “Student” button. This is the fastest way for students to get help.

eScience Labs can also be reached over the phone (1-888-375-5487) Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm Mountain Standard time.

eScience Labs Return Policy

These science kits are warranted only to contain their stated list of equipment and supplies
Only fully intact and resalable products returned within 30 days of receipt qualify for a refund
Student must contact eScience Labs, Inc. in advance to request a Return Merchandise Authorization and shipping instructions
Kits returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization will be refused by eScience Labs
Authorization of refund will be completed within 3-5 days of receiving the returned kit
A restocking fee equal to 20% of the product price for inspecting and restocking and any return shipping costs will be deducted from any refund

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Describe the mechanisms of evolution and how speciation can occur.
Explain how and why biologists classify living things as they do.
Correctly name different groups of organisms and explain how organisms in these groups survive in their particular environments.
Define several of the important morphological traits for some groups, such as plants, fungi and animals.
Describe and explain the function of various animal organ systems, as well as the processes of reproduction and development.
Characterize the relationships of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings, including how ecosystems as a whole are interconnected and interdependent.
Recognize the importance and methods of conserving biodiversity.

Unit 1: Evolution & Its Processes
Unit 2: Diversity of Life
Unit 3: Diversity of Microbes, Fungi, & Protists
Unit 4: Diversity of Plants
Unit 5: Diversity of Animals
Unit 6: The Body's Systems
Unit 7: The Immune System & Diseases
Unit 8: Animal Reproduction & Development
Unit 9: Population & Community Ecology
Unit 10: Ecosystems & The Biosphere
Unit 11: Conservation & Biodiversity

Your final grade will be based on the following breakdown. Please note that each instructor may choose to make modifications.

Attendance Verification - 1%
Discussions - 10%
Quizzes - 25%
Assignments - 9%
Labs - 25%
Midterm Exam - 15%
Final Exam - 15%

* The midterm and/or the final will be proctored.

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