Division of Biology

        General Biology  Down by the river...

       Dr. Patricia Cox, Coordinator

        Telephone: 974-6225

        E-mail: pcox@utk.edu

Spring 2003 / Biology 102

study guide for exam 2

    BIOLOGY 102

     SPRING 2003

Instructor:  Dr. Patricia Cox Office: 128B Neyland Biology Annex Phone: 974-6225; e-mail: pcox@utk.edu; office hours: by appointment

 Required textbook: Krough, David.  2002. Biology: A guide to the Natural World.  Prentice Hall, UpperSaddle River, NJ.(includes Diversity Supplement)

DATE                     LECTURE                                CHAPTER

1/14                             Review of Biological Concepts:                         9, 10, 11

                                    Mitosis, Meiosis, simple genetics

1/16                             Introduction/ Taxonomy                                   18(pp 367-372) Sup Chap 18

1/21                             Introduction to Evolution                                  16 (pp320-335)

1/23                             class was cancelled

1/28                             Microevolution                                            17 (pp 338-351)

1/30                  Speciation/Macroevolution                               18 (pp357-366)

 2/4                       EXAM 1--chap 16-18 (few questions from chapters 9-10)

2/6                              Origin and Evolution of life                              19 (pp376-400) Sup (317-332)

2/11                              Bacteria and Viruses                                         20-(408-416)-Sup19(351-364)

2/13                              Fungi            Protista          20 (417-423)Sup19(364-375)-Sup20(377-389)

2/18                             Animal Kingdom/Invertebrates I                       21 (pp436-446)-Sup22(411-425)

2/20                            Animal Kingdom/Invertebrates II                     21 (pp 447-456)-Sup22(425-434)

2/25                   EXAM 2—Chap 19-21 and Sup 19-22

2/27                           Vertebrates I                                                21 (458-466)-Sup22 (434-438)

3/4                              Vertebrates II                                                  Sup22(438-445)

3/6                              Plants                                                               20-(425-432)-Sup21 (391-409

3/11                             Plant structure                                                  22 (pp473-478) 23(pp494-513)

 3/13                            Transport in Plants                                         22(pp482) 23 (509-513

3/18                             NO CLASS; Spring break--be safe

3/20                            NO CLASS; Spring break

3/25                            Plant hormones/responses                                 22(pp484-490)                                    

3/27                            Plant reproduction /development                       22(pp.480) 23 (pp513-520)

4/1                              EXAM 3—Chap 20-23 and sup 21- 22

4/3                              Population Ecology                                            29(pp660-672)

4/8                              No Class—Outside assignment

4/10                             No Class—Outside assignment

4/15                             Community Ecology (outside assignment due)    29 (pp674-686)

4/17                             Aquatic Ecosystems            Terrestrial ecosystems 30 (pp693-713)

4/22                            Biomes                                                              30 (pp713-725)

4/24                            NO CLASS—Wildflower Pilgrimage

4/29                            Animal Behavior    ( delete)                                            31 (pp732-754)

 5/6                              FINAL EXAM..Chapters 29-31 and comprehensive 10:15-12:15 UC Auditorium

***  Syllabus subject to change.  Some information received in class can not be found in the textbook

Grading Scale for Lecture

        Exam1         = 100 pts                A =90%-100%

            Exam2         = 100pts                B+=87%-89%

            Exam3         = 100 pts               B =80%-86%

            Final            = 150 pts               C+=77%-79%

            Outside                                    C =70%-76%

            assignments  =  50 pts               D =60%-69%

__________________                        F =59% and below

            Total            =500 pts

Course Policies

            1.  Attendance:  Even-though roll will not be taken on a regular basis, it will be checked periodically throughout the semester.  You may get “bonus” points for being in class.   

            If you have to leave class early, please be courteous enough to let me know ahead of time.  It would be best that you sit in the back so you don’t disturb the other students.

            2.  Study Habits:  I recommend reading the textbook and getting the outline off of the blackboard site or the web before coming to class.  I also recommend that you make note cards for the vocabulary terms.  If you have a problem, PLEASE don’t hesitate to contact me ASAP.  The sooner we work through your problems, the better off you’ll be.  Don’t wait until the end of the semester to tell me you don’t know how to study for Biology.