Biology 103

Karen Bledsoe, Instructor

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Biology 103: Winter 2009

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Text

  • Audesirk, Audesirk, & Byer, Biology: Life on Earth, 8th ed.
  • Lab packet for Bi 103 (available in the bookstore)

The Final Exam for this course will be Monday, March 16, 2:00-3:50 in NS 101.

 

Syllabus for winter term

 

Gradebooks

 

 

 

Study guides:

Study guide for midterm 1

In-class study session for midterm 1

Answers to in-class study session 1

Study guide for midterm 2

In-class study session for midterm 2

Answers to in-class study session 2

Study guide for the final exam

In-class study session for the final exam

Answers to in-class study session for the final exam.

 

Materials for lecture: be sure to download and read these before class.

Chapter Notes

Chapter 42a: Plant Anatomy

Chapter 43: Plant Reproduction

Chapter 44: Plant Responses

Chapter 42b: Plant Transport

Chapter 31: Homeostasis

Chapter 38: Nervous System

Chapter 37: Endocrine System

Chapter 34: Urinary System

Chapter 39: Muscles and Bones

Chapter 32: Circulation

Chapter 33: Respiration

Chapter 34: Nutrition and Digestion

Chapter 36: Immunity

Presentations

Week 1: Plant Tissues

Week 2: Leaves, Roots, Stems; Plant Reproduction , Fruits and Seeds

Week 3: Plant Responses

Week 4: Plant Transport

Week 5: Nervous System

Week 6: Endocrine System

Week 7: Urinary System, Musculo-skeletal system

Week 8: Circulatory system, Respiratory System

Week 9: Digestive system

Week 10: Immune system

 

Animations

Nutrient uptake

Plant transport

 

Resources

NOVA Video on Obesity and genetics

 

 

Class announcements

Classes begin Monday, January 5

Bio 103 lectures are held in NS 103

Bio 103 labs are held in NS 123

Labs will begin the second week of class.

No labs during Week 10

 

 

Important dates:

Last day to pay fees: Friday Jan 9

Registration ends : Friday Jan 30

Last day to drop classes: Friday, Feb 13

Registration for next term: Feb 23-29

Martin Luther King Holiday: Jan 19 (no classes)

Final exam week: Mar 16-20 (Please note that all Bi 100 classes follow the Multi-Section Exam schedule)

 

 
 

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