Course description: Science 316:  Integrated Science – Life Science perspective. Winter 2005-  Application of fundamental principles in the physical sciences to the function of living systems from cells to ecosystems. Laboratories focus on developing scientific skills and science as inquiry.  Materials from multiple curriculum sources are used.  This course may not be used for science major or cognate courses.  Prerequisites: Biol 100, Sci 101, Math 320. Note:  This is neither a teaching methods nor a curriculum development course; the focus is on science content and process for science literacy.

 

Lecture: EDUC-   127                                  MW    3:30-4:45 PM

Labs:    Science II  -355               Section 2: MW    6:00-8:25 PM

                                                    Section 3: TR      8:00 AM-10:25 AM

           

Course Website: www.csub.edu/~ddodenhoff/sci316.html

            Lecture text files are available on the course website -- See the online lecture syllabus for links.

            Summary Powerpoint versions of the lectures are available on WEBCT.

Instructors:

Dr. Danielle Dodenhoff, Biology Department.

Office: 213 Science 1

Office Hours: M 3:00pm-4:00pm

                     W 3:00PM-5:00PM, TR 3:30-5:30PM; by appointment.

Phone:  664-2225

Email:  ddodenhoff@csub.edu

 

Dr. Rick Miranda, Biology Department.

Office: 213 Science 1

Office Hours:

Phone:

Email: emiranda3@csub.edu

 

Required supplies for lab:  Laboratory notebook, bound style and one of the following -  1.4MB 2SHD IBM formatted floppy disk or PC compatible ZIP disk.  

       There is no lab manual required for the course; the Laboratory activities and other materials will be distributed as needed during the quarter.

 

Recommended texts: 

A supplemental text, Integrated Science, Tillery, B.W., Enger, E.D. and Ross, F.C.  This text is a useful supplement for the physical science aspects of the course.

Or

Biology: Concepts and Connections 4th edition, Campbell, N.A., Mitchell, L.G., and Reece, J.B. If, however, you have an old biology text, it may be an appropriate substitute.  Look in particular for substantial sections on anatomy, and please see your instructor. 

 

Evaluation of Student performance and general information:

 

Points possible

 

Grading Scale:

 

 

Midterm 1

85

 

A  = 92-100%

C+ = 76-79 %

Midterm 2

85

 

A- =90-91%

C   = 73-75%

Final (cumulative)

115

 

B+ =86-89%

C- = 70-72%

WEBCT  &

in class quizzes

35

 

B   =83-85%

D = 60-69%

Laboratory

180

 

B- = 80-82%

F <60%

Total

500

 

 

 

 

Exams will NOT be curved.  Instead, if the class average on an exam is below 65%, a "curve assignment" will be given targeting the area(s) of the exam with lowest class-wide performance.  This extra work will be added to each individual's exam grade.  Keep in mind that if you perform well on the exam (as a class), you will not receive extra work.  This policy does not apply to the final.

Course Objectives:

            The objective for this course is to complete your content knowledge in science as outlined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Standards of Quality and effectiveness for the subject matter requirement for the multiple subject teaching credential: Content specifications in science (attached).  We approach this objective from the position that to truly appreciate the sciences it is imperative that you have an opportunity to see how the integration of multiple disciplines provides for a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of natural phenomena.  This course covers material from each of the domains using biological examples as a focal point for addressing issues in each.  The laboratory focuses less on content and more on the process of science – Part II of the standards.