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Lecture 1: Biology 1111 Welcome Dr. Fran Norflus Make sure that you are in the correct place There are other sections f

Lecture 1: Biology 1111 Welcome Dr. Fran Norflus Make sure that you are in the correct place There are other sections for this class. Biology majors: If you are a biology major, you do not belong in this class You should be taking Biology 1107. My contact information. Dr. Fran Norflus

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Lecture 1: Biology 1111 Welcome Dr. Fran Norflus Make sure that you are in the correct place There are other sections f

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  1. Lecture 1: Biology 1111 Welcome Dr. Fran Norflus Make sure that you are in the correct place There are other sections for this class

  2. Biology majors: If you are a biology major, you do not belong in this class You should be taking Biology 1107

  3. My contact information • Dr. Fran Norflus • Arts and Sciences, G-110-G • Telephone number: 678-466-4852 • E-mail: francinenorflus@clayton.edu • My Web site: http://a-s.clayton.edu/fnorflus • Class web site: http://a-s.clayton.edu/fnorflus/BIOL1111contents.html • Web CT for grades: https://c.view.usg.edu/webct/entryPage.dowebct?glcid=131.96.160.58-1062709699972-15681959001&insId=10851522&insName=Clayton+State+University

  4. You have the mini-syllabus If you go to my web site, you will get the complete syllabus that has the reading assignments and examination dates This class has a core syllabus for the different sections of this class that are taught by different instructors I may do things a little differently during this class and will tell you in class or post additional information on my web site I will post my notes, additional information and assignments on my web site

  5. GRADING FOR THIS CLASS ASSIGNMENT POINTS % OF FINAL GRADE • 4 EXAMS @ 100 POINTS EACH = 400 66.6 % (EACH EXAM 16.6%) • 1 CUMULATIVE FINAL = 100 16.6 % • QUIZZES/ASSIGNMENTS = 10016.6 % • TOTAL 600 100 ALL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE GRADED AS A PERCENTAGE SCORE

  6. Any missed examination or quiz must be accompanied by a physicians note within one week of the activity Otherwise, a grade of zero will be assigned – no exceptions!!! If you do have a note, and you missed an assignment, then the grade on the next quiz or assignment will be doubled. If you miss an exam and have a note, the grade on the final will be doubled There will be no makeup examinations

  7. No cell phones or other electronic gadgets allowed Please put these items away before coming to class

  8. There are many resources for this class First, you will need to study and come to class to do well Read the book Use the Web Site at www.campbellbiology.com You will need an access code that comes with the book this web site is very useful: I would suggest using in Use the CD-ROM that comes with the textbook Study with a partner Visit me during my office hours Contact academic assistance if you need help

  9. My office hours • M 11:00 – 5:00 PM (Room G-110G or C26) • T 10:00 – 10:30 AM, Room C29 • Th 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Room G-110G or C26

  10. Other resources/supplements Current issues in Biology: volume 1, 2 and 3 - Scientific American Articles related to current issues we will discuss some of these during the semester VangoNotes.com to download chapter reviews for your text for use on virtually any computer or mp3 player.

  11. Study card This fold-out quick-reference card provides you with an overview of the entire book

  12. It is important that you attend class • Those who attend class do better than those who don’t • You will get the information that you need • You will get your questions answered • I may even tell you questions on the exams

  13. Questions? • What do you expect or want to learn in this class? • How do you think a biology class for non-majors should be different from a biology class for majors?

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