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This course is a hybrid (online synchronous lecture + on-campus lab).

The class also follows a “flipped classroom” model. Students are responsible for completing learning tasks before our virtual class meeting and on-campus lab times, and for coming to class prepared to work together on assigned content. 

You can expect needing a total of 10-13 hours each week to complete assigned work for the class (readings, videos, assignments) outside our class meeting times for synchronous lecture and lab. 

 

LECTURE TEXTBOOK

We will use the Campbell Biology in Focus textbook available through the bookstore. An access code to Mastering Biology is NOT required. You may buy an older edition or a used textbook if you prefer. 

Alternatively, you may use this Open Educational Resource biology textbook.  

Please note: The Campbell Biology textbook is preferred as it is the source of the course lecture graphics and written content. You can expect the OpenStax text to have different images, diagrams, and wording (while it is still an accurate and reliable text if you choose to go that route).

 

LAB MANUAL

The OER lab manual is available digitally inside our D2L shell as part of the course materials. A printed copy can be purchased through the bookstore. 

 

WORKLOAD

 Workload for this class includes:

- Practice Lecture quizzes (weekly, in D2L)

- Lecture exams (2 midterm exams, during lab time on campus + final exam, during final exam week, on campus)

- Textbook reading with weekly annotation assignments

- Videos and lecture recordings

- Lab homework (weekly, in D2L)

- Lab quizzes (weekly, in person)

- Lab graphing & scientific method assignment (in D2L)

- Microscope hands-on skills test (in person)

- Microworld project (5 selected specimens will be observed under the microscope, and you will complete a drawing and a facts worksheet for each of them, in person)

 

ATTENDANCE

The laboratory part of class for this section takes place on campus at Rock Creek. 

The lecture part of class for this section will take place using Zoom and will include a combination of lecture and collaborative, group-based learning.

-Lab: attendance is required. Missing 2 or more labs results in automatically getting an F in the lab. Make-up labs at Rock Creek campus can be arranged once throughout the term.