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Biol 1216 is the second half of First year General Biology for Nonscience majors at Langara College. This course introduces the student to a variety of subjects fundamental to all living organisms, but with a focus on human biology. The major topics to be covered are nutrition, genetics, DNA and protein synthesis, evolution, ecology and human population concerns.

Note: This course is designed for non-science majors.

Instructor: Dr. Mário Moniz de Sá     Office: Room A360      Office Phone: 323-5976
Email: mmoniz@langara.bc.ca
Text: Biology: Concepts and Connections, Fourth Edition
By Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Lawrence G. Mitchell, and
Martha Taylor. Student guide text is highly recommended.
Lab Manual: Biology1216 Laboratory Manual. 2003 Langara Biology Department Publication.

Optional text: Wardlaw, GM., Perspectives in Nutrition. WCB McGrawHill, 1999, Fourth edition or Sizer, F., and Whitney, E., Nutrition, Concepts and Contraversies, Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1997, 7th edition (NOTE: both of these texts are on reserve in the Langara Library)

 

Mark Schedule:

Midterm 1
20%
Midterm 2
20%
Final Exam
20%
Quizes
10%
Lab Exams
30%
  • Absence from scheduled examinations requires a doctor’s written medical excuse if consideration is to be given for an alternate examination, i.e, the note must state specifically that the student was too ill to attend class on that day. Doctor’s notes will be confirmed through the college doctor’s office. Langara Health Service will not issue medical excuses.
  • If you miss more than one major exam due to sickness you will be advised to take a medical withdrawal.
  • A passing grade for the laboratory portion is essential to obtain credit for this course. In order to pass the laboratory portion of the course, the average of the two lab exams must be 50% or above.
  • Please note that the second lab mark WILL NOT be given out until AFTER the final withdrawl date due to departmental restrictions. There are no exceptions made to this rule.
  • In order to register for Biol 1216, you must have at least a C- grade in Biology 1116. Check the calendar for specific second year course prerequisites at Langara College.
  • Students can re-register for the same biology course only once, i.e. you only have two chances.

Lecture Topics

This course includes the following weekly 2 hr labs

  • Week of
    Lab no.
    Lab title
    Sept 8
    Lab 1
    		 Biological Molecules
    Sept 15
    Lab 2
    		 DNA, Mutations and Blood Type
    Sept 22
    Lab 3
    		 Forest Ecology
    Sept 29
    Lab 4
    		 Forest Ecology Field Trip
    Oct 6
    -
    		Lab Exam 1
    Oct 13
    Lab 5
    		 Evolution
    Oct 20
    Lab 6
    		 Polution I + Field Trip
    Oct 27
    Lab 7
    		 Nutrition Assessment
    Nov 3
    		NO LAB
    Nov 10
    Lab 8
    		 Fitness Assessment
    Nov 17
    -
    		 LabExam 2

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This Page last updated Tuesday, June 26, 2007. For more information contact Mário Moniz de Sá