Biology 102 Syllabus
Biological Principles II; Biology 102
Spring 2012; TTh 1100-1215, PSC 210
Biological Principles II. (3) Topics covered include evolution, survey of the five kingdoms
of life, structure and physiology of plants and animals, and ecology. For biology majors,
premed students and others needing a prerequisite in biological science.
Dr. Duggins, SUM 232, phone 7-4255. Office hours MWF 130-230, TTh 100-230 and by
appointment. Email
[email protected].
Dr. Helmuth, EWS 709, phone 7-2100. Office hours by appointment.
Email
[email protected].
Laboratory: The lecture and laboratory are separate courses. The lab coordinator is Sue
Carstensen, CLS 108, phone 7-3167,
[email protected].
Textbook: Biology, Campbell and Reese, 9th Ed. Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.
Grading: Your average is determined solely by your performance on 3 lecture exams and a
semi-cumulative final exam (all 25% each). There is no opportunity for "extra
credit". Makeup policy: 1) provide written evidence supporting your excuse. 2) Makeup tests
will be given on reading day (4/24), time/room TBA.
Grading scale: 89.5-100, A; 79.5-89.4 B; 69.5-79.4 C;
57.5-69.4 D; less than 57.5, F.
Test dates: 1/31, 2/28, 4/3, and a final (20-30% comprehensive)
Monday, April 30 9:00 AM.
Attendance, etc.: Please, no audible beepers or cell phones. The class is too large to take
daily attendance. You are responsible for each days lecture...if necessary ask a friend to let
you copy their notes. Some material presented in lecture is not covered in the textbook. We
will not repeat the lecture for you or give you our lecture notes. You may tape record the
lectures.
Cheating: All students at USC are subject to the Code of Student
Academic Responsibility. Note that it is not unusual for students who are found guilty of
infractions to receive a one-semester suspension from the university. Electronic devices of
all types are prohibited during exams.
Supplemental Instruction (SI):
SI is available for this course to assist you in better understanding the course
material. The SI program provides peer-facilitated study sessions led by qualified
and trained undergraduate SI leaders who attend classes with students and
encourage students to practice and discuss course concepts in sessions. Sessions
are open to all students who want to improve their understanding of the material, as
well as their grades. SI sessions will focus on the most recent material covered in
class. Each SI leader holds three sessions per week. Your SI leader is Kathleen Cao
and you can find her session schedule online
at http://www.sa.sc.edu/supplementalinstruction/ . You can contact the Student
Success Center at (803) 777-0684 if you have questions about the SI session
schedule.
Topic Chapters Campbell (9th ed)
Duggins Evolution
Introduction
Fossils, Geologic time scale, Natural
Selection 22,25
Population genetics 23
Speciation 24
Biodiversity
Origin of Life 26
Procaryotes 27
Eucaryotic origins, Protists 28
Plants 29,30
Fungi 31
EXAM 1 APPROXIMATELY AT THIS POINT
Animal evolution and diversity 32
Animal structure 33,34
Plants: Form and Function
Growth and Structure 35
Transport and Vascularization 36
Reproduction 38
Development and Control Systems 39
EXAM 2 APPROXIMATELY AT THIS POINT
Helmuth Animals: Form and Function
Form and Function 40
Digestion 41
Gas exchange, Circulation 42
Water Balance and Excretion 44
Immune Systems 43
EXAM 3 APPROXIMATELY AT THIS POINT
Ecology
Physiological Ecology/Thermoregulation..40
Introduction to Ecology 52
Community Ecology 54
Ecosystems 55
Global Ecology and Global Change
Major Learning Outcomes
By the end of the term, successful students should be able to do the following:
Describe concepts of the theory of evolution.
Describe the basic characteristics of the domains and kingdoms of life.
Describe the characteristics and evolutionary relationships of the major phyla of animals.
Describe the structure, reproduction and physiology of plants.
Describe the physiology of the major organ systems of animals.
Describe basic ecological concepts.
