Bio 1: Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology

Lecture: T, Th 1:30-2:45 for Fall 2013
Lab: yes
Activity: yes
Prerequisite: none
Scheduling: Every semester, next offered Fall 2013. Also offered Summer Session 2013.
Units: 5
Website: http://www.csus.edu/indiv/c/colemanr/courses/bio1/bio1.html

Stay tuned: I will be teaching this course in the first summer session of 2013. Email me for details. Thiis is June 3 to July 11, 2013.

Syllabus: tba

Catalog description:

BIO 1. Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology. Introduction to properties of life and cells leading to genetic and biological diversity. Survey of biological diversity emphasizing variation leading to natural selection; introduction to ecological concepts within an evolutionary framework; a survey of ecosystems and global climate change. Development of scientific skills will be emphasized. Designed for science majors. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours; activity two hours; fee course. Note: Field trips may be required. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0

Text: Reece, J.B., L.A. Urry, M.L. Cain, S.A. Wasserman, P.V. Minorsky, and R.B. Jackson (2011) Campbell Biology. Ninth Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. ISBN xxxxx There is a custom edition version ISBN: 10: 0-558-92661-4 of the Ninth edition available at the Sacramento State bookstore at a reduced price over purchasing the full Ninth edition. However, if you want, you could purchase the regular Ninth Edition. Required. [P.S. There are copies on 2-hour loan in Reserve at the library.]

Term Paper Handout:

Sample term paper (.doc)

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