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8/17/05

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BIOLOGY II

BIOLOGY 2312/2112

FALL 2005
BIOL 2312 is a continuation of the modern biology series. Emphasis is placed on the physiology and anatomy of
animal organ systems and their relationship to the overall function of the organism.

Textbook: Biology, Raven et al., 7th Edition, McGraw -Hill, 2004.

ISBN: 0-07-291845-4

Instructor: Gerald D. Friedman, D.O.

Schedule: Lecture – Monday & Wednesday; 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm (See attached Lecture Outline)
Workshops – BIOL 2112-001 & -002 Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
BIOL 2112-003 & -004 Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am

Grading: The course grade for Biology 2312 will be determined as follows:

60% - Lecture Exams

20% - Comprehensive final exam
20% - Workshop quizzes

Course letter grades will be assigned according to the following schedule:

A: 100- 89.6 C: 79.5-69.6 F: < 59.5
B: 89.5-79.6 D: 69.5-59.5

‘Plus’ and 'Minus' grades will be assigned.

The Lecture Exams will consist of four progress exams. The exams will
consist of both subjective and objective questions. See attached lecture schedule for the
dates of these exams. MAKEUP EXAMS ARE NOT ROUTINELY GIVEN!
Only under extenuating circumstances and upon prior discussion with the instructor
will a makeup test be considered.

The Workshop, BIOL 2112, will be used as a review period for the material covered in the
lecture. Weekly quizzes will be given at the end of the workshop period. The format of
these exams will be short written/essay type exams. Attendance at the workshop is required.
No makeup workshop quiz will be given. The lowest workshop quiz grade may be dropped.
The grade for BIOL 2112 workshop will be the same as that for BIOL 2312 as determined above.

The last date to withdraw from the course with WP/WF is Oct. 20, 2005.

Dr. Friedman is available to students before and after each scheduled lecture. Dr. Friedman is also available in his
office, FN3.116, 972-883-4157, or by email at TBA. Teaching assistants are also available for the students. Check with
the TA for their availability.

BIOLOGY 2312
LECTURE SCHEDULE
FALL 2005
 Date Topic Chapters

Aug. 22 Introduction to Bio 2312

24, 29 Animal Form and Function 42, pp 855-864

31 Locomotion 42, pp 871-881

Sept. 5 Labor Day

7 Locomotion cont. 42, pp 871-881

12 Digestion 43, pp 889-902

14 Test #1, Chap 42

19 Digestion 43, pp 889-902

21, 26 Circulation 44, pp 908-921

28 Body Defenses 48, pp 1013-1028

Oct. 3 Body Defenses cont. 48, pp 1013-1028

5 Respiration 44, pp 922-936

10 Test #2, Chaps 43, 44(Circulation), 48

12 Respiration cont. 44, pp 922-936

17, 19, 24 Nervous System 45, pp. 939-966

26 Sensory Systems 46, pp. 969-988

31 Test #3, Chaps 44(Respiration), 45

Nov. 2 Sensory Systems cont. 46, pp. 969-988

7, 9 Endocrine Systems 47, pp. 991-1010

14 Internal Environment 49, pp 1052-1058

16 Test #4, Chaps 46,47

21 Internal Environment cont. 49, pp 1052-1058

23, 28 Reproduction 50, pp 1068-1075

Dec. 5 Comprehensive Final Exam