BISC 1403 R04 Fall 2024 V2
BISC 1403 R04 Fall 2024 V2
BISC 1403 R04 Fall 2024 V2
Required Materials:
Freeman Biology, 7th Edition, Quillin, et al.
Pearson’s Mastering (study platform from Pearsons.com)
Find book options at the Fordham bookstore:
https://fordham-rosehill.bncollege.com/shop/fordham-rosehil/page/find-textbooks
Office Hours:
Mon and Thurs, 10:30am – 12:30pm (Larkin Hall Room 370A), or outside of specified time by
appointment (please email).
I encourage you to email me with any questions that arise during your reading/studies as soon
as possible.
Course Description:
Introductory Biology I lecture will focus on topics including the following (Learning
Modules/Units):
1. The Molecular Origin and Evolution of Life
2. Cell Structure and Function
3. Gene Structure and Expression
4. Evolutionary Patterns and Processes
5. The Diversification of Life
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Throughout the semester, keep in mind what is referred to as Bloom’s Taxonomy: a classification of the
different outcomes and skills that educators set for their students (learning outcomes).
Bloom’s taxonomy includes the following six levels of learning, which will be used to structure the
learning outcomes, lessons, and assessments of the course:
In BISC1403 Intro Biology I Lecture, learning outcomes, lessons, and assessments will focus on
Remembering, Understanding, Applying and Analyzing. That means lecture discussion preparation and
exam preparation should not only involve memorizing facts, but your ability to understand what the
facts mean, application of the facts to solve problems, but also being able to break down concepts into
their individual components. Keep this in mind when preparing for the class lectures and assessments.
Grading:
Your final course grade is based on your performance on exams and assignments as follows:
Exam 1 – 3 ……………………………….….45%
Final/Exam 4…………………..………..…20%
Mastering Assignments………………...8%
Quizzes/Class Assignments.………...15%
Reading Assignments…………………..12%
Exams 1 - 3 are worth the following percentage of the final lab grade:
Lowest Exam.…………….………….…….10%
Median Exam.…………….………….……15%
Highest Exam.………………..…….........20%
The standard Fordham University grading scale will be used in grade attribution: A= 100-93%, A-
=92-90%, B+= 89-87%, B= 86-83%, B- = 82-80%, C+= 79-77%, C= 76-73%, C- = 72-70% D= 69-60%,
F= 59-0%.
Lecture Schedule:
Meeting Topic Text Chapter*
9/12 Carbohydrates 5
9/26 EXAM 1
10/17 Photosynthesis 10
10/24 EXAM 2
10/28 Mitosis 12
10/31 Meiosis 13
11/18 EXAM 3